Dateline - By Lee Kelly
The most comprehensive, widely-read, and up-to-date listing of scheduled events in and around the Canyon
Civic Agenda • Topanga Events • Canyon Sages • On the Town • Announcements
Civic Agenda
C.E.R.T. MEETING
The Topanga Community Emergency Response Team will meet at 7pm at the Topanga Library Community Room, Thursday, May 3. Trained and untrained volunteers are welcome. Call Scott Ferguson at 310/455-1413 for further information.
TOPANGA COMMUNITY CLUB / PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS OF THE SMM
The TCC and PDSMM will sponsor a forum on Sunday, May 6, 1 pm at the Community House to introduce four candidates vying for election to State Assembly District 50.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD MEETING
The Topanga Historical Society will hold their monthly board meeting at their office location, upstairs at Pine Tree Circle, 120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, on Monday, May 7. The meeting will commence at 7:30pm. Board meetings are open to the public.
BALLOT MEASURES REVIEW
The League of Women's Voters will offer a non-partisan review of the June ballot measures along with discussion on new congressional redistricting. This event will take place at the Calabasas Library, 200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas, on Tuesday, May 8 at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served. For info call 818/225-7616.
TOPANGA COMMUNITY CLUB
The Topanga Community Club will meet at the Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd on Thursday, May 10 at 7pm. Prospective members and guests are always welcome.
TOPANGA TOWN COUNCIL
The Topanga Town Council will meet at 7pm on Thursday, May 10 at the Topanga Library Community Room. For more info go to www.topangatowncouncil.org.
PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS OF THE SMM
The Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains will convene upstairs at Abuelitas Mexican Restaurant, 137 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd at 7:30pm on Tuesday, May 15. All interested parties are welcome. For further info go to www.pdsmm.org.
TOPANGA PEACE ALLIANCE
The Topanga Peace Alliance will meet on Friday, May 18 at the Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, 7:30 - 9pm. All are welcome. For info call 310/455-9389.
ACCESS CARDS
For information on how to apply for a 2012 Access Card go to the Topanga Town Council website at www.topangatowncouncil.org.
T-CEP HOTLINE
For updated information during a disaster contact the Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (T-CEP) at 310/455-3000 or on the web at www.t-cep.org. To report storm related problems email topanga2010rain@yahoo.com.
Topanga Events
THURS MAY 3
Topanga Cub Scouts Pack 24, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 6:30 pm, www.topangacubscouts.org.
FRI MAY 4
Certified Farmers' Market, Pine Tree Circle, 120 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, 9am - 1pm, TCCFMM@gmail.com.
Non-Perishable Food Drive, Pine Tree Circle opposite Canyon Gourmet, 120 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, 10:30am - 12noon. Help Topanga Women's Circle support homeless families in transition, ongoing on Fridays, rain cancels. For more ways to help go to www.topangawomenscircle.org.
finger food potluck, 310/455-2615.
TPA Documentary Night, "The Big Fix," film on the root causes of the oil spill in the gulf, Q&A after with producers & director, Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 7:45 pm, $10 donation requested, bring potluck cheese/veggies, RSVP 310/455-9389.
SAT MAY 5
Art of Living Foundation Sacred Chanting/Singing, Yoga Desa, Pine Tree Circle, 120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 7pm. 310/455-9551, open to all, donation requested.
SUN MAY 6
Audubon led Bird Walk in Topanga State Park, Trippet Ranch, 7am, 3 hrs, meet in parking lot, bring hat, water, snack, binocs & bird books, 310/455-1401, $10 parking fee.
Topanga State Park Family Nature Walk led by a naturalist/educator/volunteer, easy 2 hour walk, 1 - 3pm, 310/454-2465, bring water, sunscreen, walking shoes. Meet Trippett parking lot -$10 pkg fee. Same schedule every Sunday.
WED MAY 9
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Mixer, Inn of the 7th Ray, 128 Old Topanga Cyn Rd, 8am, 310/455-0790.
THURS MAY 10
Acting Techniques for Everyday Life offered by actress/author Jane Marla Robbins, TYS program for teens, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 4 - 6pm, $40 covers this Thursday and next Thursday, TYS@topangayouthservices.org.
SAT MAY 12
Save-Our-Parade Car Wash to benefit T-Days parade, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Cyn Rd, 9am - 1pm, $10/car, $15/SUV or truck, car interior add $5, SUV or Truck interior add $10, coffee/bagels free with wash, 310/455-1980.
SUN MAY 13
Momentum Place curated by Topanga's Lexi Pearl, Theatricum Botanicum, 1492 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 2 - 4pm, $30, $15 & $10, 310/455-3723 or www.theatricum.com.
WED MAY 16
Fire Prevention Lecture - 2nd of 4 part series in response to NTCFSC Survey, "Preemptive Strategies to Lessen the Impact of Wildfire in Our Community," Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, 7 - 9pm, free.
SAT MAY 19
Lower Topanga Creek Restoration, plant, water & weed creek-side vegetation, 3.5 hour MRT/CNPS/TP program, bring water, snack, wear sturdy shoes, 8:45am., reservations necessary, 818/591-1701, x203, 3.5 hrs, community service credit.
SUN MAY 20
Topanga Historical Society "Book Bash" at Topanga Public Library. Come celebrate the launch of "The Topanga Story - Expanded Edition" at a dessert pot-luck celebration. Bring your favorite dessert and meet the folks who made this happen (it took a village!) 1 - 4 p.m. Books will be available for purchase.
Grill Night, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, 4 - 8pm, $5, you bring something to grill; baked spud, salad & roll provided; beverages & more available for purchase.
Canyon Sages
All calendar events listed here, unless otherwise stated, take place at the Community House, 1440 N Topanga Cyn Blvd. Fee per class is $5. Pay for 4 classes at first session. More information is available at 310/455-1319.
THURS MAY 3
Senior School Days at the Theatricum Botanicum, 9am - 1:45pm approx, includes tour of theater & grounds, a Living History Visit with Queen Elizabeth & William Shakespeare, a text-based workshop, a performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" & a question/answer session, all for $15pp. Bring potluck finger food dish for lunch break. Space is limited so reserve it ASAP at 310/455-1319.
Balance Practice Class, no instructor,10 - 11am. Ongoing on Thursdays as long as there is interest, free.
Easy Energy Exercises will begin again on Thursday, May 10, new time: 11am - noon.
FRI MAY 4
More Get Fit for Life with Lynn Conrad resumes, fitness bands & more, 10 - 11am, please bring a mat, ongoing on Fridays
Canyon Sages' Supper Social for Topanga seniors of any age, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 3:30pm, free. This program is sponsored by the Canyon Sages and the Community Club along with volunteer chefs from the community, 310/455-1319.
MON MAY 7
Get Fit for Life with Dustin Conrad, fitness bands & more, please bring a mat, 10 - 11am, ongoing on Mondays.
TUES MAY 8
Walking Club, meet at Waveview entrance to Topanga State Park, 8:30am, free, every Tuesday morning.
Meditation Class with Ron Sharrin, now meeting in our new library, 3:30 - 5pm, free, ongoing on Tuesdays.
WED MAY 9
Book Club, Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Cyn Blvd, 10:30am - noon. Read or be reading "The Left Hand of Darkeness" by Ursula K. Leguin.
THURS MAY 10
Easy Energy Exercises begin again, new time: 11am - noon.
SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Volunteers are much appreciated when they help with the Sage's Supper socials, bring side dishes and assist with clean up. Please contact Karen Dannenbaum at karen.dannenbaum@gmail.com if you can help or bring a dish.
Seniors can take advantage of UCLA Health System 50-Plus for free. The program offers educational lectures, free flu shot clinic, special events & more. To sign up call 800/516-5323.
For info on upcoming daytrips & travel for seniors contact Simi Valley Senior Center at 805/583-6363, the Goebel Senior Center in Thousand Oaks at 805-381-2744, ONEgeneration at 818/708-6604, Calabasas Savvy Seniors at 818/880-6461, Malibu Senior Center at 310/456-2489, X357 and City of Agoura Hills Community Services at 818/597-7361.
Note: Canyon Sages, Topanga's organization for seniors of any age, is under the sponsorship of the Topanga Town Council. All seniors are welcome and membership is free.
On the Town
FRI MAY 4
"Pippin," Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E Los Angeles Avenue, Simi, 8pm, $22 & $18, 805/583-7900. Also playing Saturday & Sunday. Same schedule thru May 20.
“Abduction” (PG-13) City of Malibu and Malibu Teen Center co-host an outdoor movie night at 7:30 pm. 30215 Morning View Drive., 310-317-1364.
SAT MAY 5
Introduction to Mountain Biking Skills, Malibu Creek State Park, open to anyone 10 years or older, kids must be accompanied by legal guardian, helmets mandatory, multigeared ATB-style bike preferred, 4 hrs, 8:45am sharp, 805/558-1606.
"The Adventures of Little Red (Riding Hood, of course)," Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, $12:50 & $10:50, 3pm, reservations necessary, 310/394-9779, X1. Plays Sundays at 12:30pm. Same schedule thru May 20.
"Arnold Schulman's Sleeping Ugly," The Other Space at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, $25 & $22.50, 8pm, reservations necessary, 310/394-9779, X1. Plays Sundays at 7pm. Same schedule thru June 17.
SUN MAY 6
Pets 90210 Adopt A Pet Today, Roxbury Park, Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, 11am - 3pm, 310/887-7070.
TUES MAY 8
Artists League of the Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club self directed workshop, 1210 4th Street, Santa Monica, 11am - 2pm, 310/395-1308. Offered every Tuesday.
"Bagdad Cafe," 1987 cult classic, Santa Monica Public Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd,
7pm, discussion with filmmaker follows, 310/458-8681.
FRI MAY 11
Kentwood Players presents THE MIRACLE WORKER by William Gibson from May 11 to June 16, 2012 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester.
SUN MAY 13
Sunday Concerts in the Park The Wellkey Show, Peter Strauss Ranch, 3 - 5 p.m., free, 818/370-2301.
SAT MAY 19
Tales by the Sea, 6190 La Gloria Drive, Malibu, 7pm, dinner included, free story-telling event based on personal lives of performers, please RSVP to 310/457-2385.
SUN MAY 20
Topanga Banjo/Fiddle Contest, Paramount Ranch, Agoura Hills, 9:30am- 6pm, $16 & $11, under 10yrs free, bring your picnic or buy food, free parking & shuttle, 818/382-4819.
Announcements
Turtle Trapping has tentatively been set for May 8 & 9. Help is needed to check traps mornings & afternoons. Contact Rosi at rdagit@rcdsmm.org if you can help. For info on how to Adopt a Topanga Turtle contact rosi at rdagit@rcdsmm.org.
Volunteers are needed for Topanga Days, May 26, 27 & 28. Shifts are usually 10am - 2pm & 2pm - 6pm. Contact Dayna at tcc.tdvolunteer@yahoo.com or download form at www.topangadays.com.
Experienced piano players please volunteer to help out Topanga's Young at Heart seniors. The Canyon Sages are yearning for a Piano Bar Sing-a-long to be held once a month at the Topanga Christian Fellowship Church. Call Michele at 310/455-1319.
Topanga Elementary Charter School is now enrolling for the fall.
Please call the school at (310) 455-3711 or stop in the school office for more information. Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm. School starts on August 14, 2012. Spaces are filling up quickly!
UCLA La Kretz Center Lecture featuring Dr. Sylvia Earle - Sunday, May 6, 4:00PM, King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas. Dr. Earle, an internationally renowned oceanographer, explorer, and author will speak about "MARINE PROTECTED AREAS: Reasons for Hope."
Several dates and locations have been set for the Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Clinic for Dogs offered by Mountains Restoration Trust. Contact them for the required advance registration at www.mountainstrust.org or call 818/591-1701, X0.
Outdoor Survival, Youth Naturalist Program, Saturday, May 19, 2012
9:30 am – 12:30 pm. For children ages 8 – 12. This program is held at
Headwaters Corner in Calabasas by Mountains Restoration Trust. Pre-registration is required. Susan Haugland at 818-591-1701 ext. 212.
RCD Biologists can help you keep your garden green. Call 818/597-8627 to schedule a home visit.
The Annual Artist Studio Tour is scheduled for June 9 & 10. Save the date!
Topanga Historical Society is celebrating the launch of the book “The Topanga Story – Expanded Edition” at a community event on May 20 at Topanga Public Library. Save the date and watch for more information.
The Theatricum Botanicum offers Youth & High School Summer programs. Space is limited. Visit www.theatricum.com.
Registration for Summer Nature Discovery Camp is now open at Mountains Restoration Trust. Pre-registration is necessary. The program is designed for kids 8 - 12 years old. Go to www.mountainstrust.org.
Colleen Carroll is a Certified Yoga Therapist in the canyon who offers Yoga Therapy for fitness as well as recovery and prevention. Colleen specializes in working with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's, MS, Stroke and Alzheimer's. For more info call her at 310-702-0214 or e-mail her at Colleen@ SoundYogaStudio.com.
Horse, House & Pet Sitter Deborah Arthur is available to take care of your best friends when you have to leave them home. Deb loves all animals and is also skilled in caring for parrots and other birds. Call her at 310/455-2436. Excellent references.
LAPD West Valley division is hosting its annual carnival in front of the West Valley Station at 19020 Vanowen St. Carnival hours: Friday May 4th 5-11pm; Saturday & Sunday May 5th &6th 2-11pm. Save 50% by purchasing Pre-sale ride tickets at the West Valley Police Station at 19020 Vanowen st. for $20 for 10 rides.
LAPD West Valley Division is holding its Open House on Saturday May 5th from 10am to 3pm. Visitors can tour the station, meet officers and check out some of their police vehicles. There will also be informational booths on Neighborhood Watch programs, C.E.R.T., youth programs. Located at 19020 Vanowen st Reseda Ca 91335.
Training on show horses and show ponies is the expertise of Topangan Jill Waldron who offers beginning riding and cart driving lessons in the canyon for children and adults. She also teaches proper care, grooming, feeding and cleaning as well as how to tack up, take care of tack and how to buy equipment. Call Jill at 310/455-1185 for details.
New classes are being added every week at Ribbit Tree & Plant, and most are by donation. Go to www.ribbittreeandplant.com.
The Topanga Women's Bridge Club is looking for more players at all levels to join them on Sundays at 1pm. There is no charge. Call 310/455-2270 or 310/455-3293.
For information on the Topanga Canyon Docents call Karin at 310/455-3143 or email marcbirenbaum@gmail.com.
Sherry Modell is offering Mindfulness Meditation on the 4th Sunday of the month under the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. For info call 310/455-1470.
Movin' & Groovin' Together, a Mom & Me class for ages 1 - 4 is offered ongoing on Tuesdays at Ribbit Tree & Plant, 301 Old Topanga Cyn Rd. Class is from 10-10:45am, and a $12 fee is charged. For more info go to www.mamasmoodlifters.com.
Goddess Mamas Yoga is being offered on Thursdays thru March at a location near the Community House and is for moms and kids. For details go to www.meetup.com/GoddessMamas/events/53728142/.
Topanga Women's Writing Circle hosted by Sage Knight at Top o' Topanga, takes place on Fridays at 4pm. There is a $25 suggested donation. Call 818/264-6163 for info. Personal stories about Topanga will be contributed to the OneTopanga site.
If you need an E-Waste place near to Topanga, the Goodwill Donation Center in Pacific Palisades is open daily from 8:30am - 5pm at 532 Palisades Drive in Palisades Highland Plaza located in Pacific Palisades off of Sunset Blvd across from the Self Realization Center. Call Beverly at 310/573-4024 with any questions.
Seniors 62+ are allowed free daytime parking at the beaches on Monday - Friday with a special pass. Send a copy of your driver's license and auto registration to Dept of Beaches & Harbors, 13837 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. Your pass will arrive, along with a list of participating lots, in about 2 weeks.
Park fire closure information is available at 805/488-1847. Call if you are planning a visit to any park on a hot, windy day.
The National Park Service Visitor Center is located at 401 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. It is open every day from 9 am - 5 pm. For more info call 805/370-2301.
To request meals from Meals on Wheels West which services Topanga, call 310/394-7558.
The Cancer Support Community-Benjamin Center (formerly The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles) offers the largest program in the county devoted to providing free psychological support, mind-body classes and educational workshops for people with cancer and caregivers at no cost. Call 310/314-2555 or visit www.twc-wla.org.
The Topanga Survival Guide is currently accessible from the Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (t-cep), at www.t-cep.org.
Faith Gatherings
FRIDAYS
Chabad Services with Shabbat Dinner, Chabad, 1459 Old Topanga Canyon Road, sundown, 310/455-1597, every Friday.
Prayer, Prophesy and Healing, Topanga Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 5 - 7pm.
SATURDAYS
Shabbat Services with Kiddush Lunch & Torah Discussion, Chabad, 1459 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 10am, 310/455-1597, every Saturday.
SUNDAYS
Worship Service, Topanga Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 10:30 am, 310/455-1048, every Sunday.
WEDNESDAYS
Bible Study, Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Cyn Rd, 7 - 8:30pm, open to all, 310/455-1048, every Wednesday.
Torah Class with Kabbalah for men & women, Chabad, 1459 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 8 - 9pm, 310/455-1597, every Wednesday.
Ongoing Meetings
Al-Anon meeting, Inn of the seventh Ray, 128 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 12 noon, every Tuesday.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 8 pm, every Tuesday. Does not meet on election days.
Alcoholics Anonymous Open Big Book Study Meeting, Topanga Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 8am - 9am, every Thursday.
Alcoholics Anonymous Step-study Meeting, Topanga Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, every Friday.
Cocaine Anonymous, Corbin Bowl, 19616 Ventura Blvd at Corbin, upstairs, 7 - 8 pm, Tuesdays, or join the AA meeting at the CH.
Debtors Anonymous BDA meeting, Topanga Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 7:30 - 8:30 am, www.socalda.org., every Tuesday.
Narcotics Anonymous, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 7:30 pm, every Monday. Does not meet on Memorial Day.
Overeaters Anonymous, Woodland Hills United Methodist Church, 5650 Shoup Avenue, Woodland Hills, 7:30 - 8:45 pm, every Monday.
Dateline Deadline
The next Dateline deadline is Monday, May 7 by noon and will cover events from May 17 - June 3.
Editor's note: If you have an item for consideration in the Dateline, please submit it by the deadline shown above. It is Messenger policy to list items of public interest which are free or which benefit a non-profit organization. Humanitarian benefits will also be considered. Private business events are listed on a one time basis if they are "one of a kind," low in cost, and space allows. Some ongoing events of high interest to the community will be listed continually at the discretion of the editor. To be certain that your event receives coverage in the paper you are advised to take out an ad.
Civic Agenda • Topanga Events • Canyon Sages • On the Town • Announcements
Editor's note: If you have an item for consideration in the Dateline, please submit it by the deadline shown above. It is Messenger policy to list items of public interest which are free or which benefit a non-profit organization. Humanitarian benefits will also be considered. Private business events are listed on a one time basis if they are "one of a kind," low in cost, and space allows. Some ongoing events of high interest to the community will be listed continually at the discretion of the editor. To be certain that your event receives coverage in the paper you are advised to take out an ad.
