Dear Neighbors, Friends & Fellow Democrats,
While we are disturbed by the number of Americans who decided to cast their votes for President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris this year, we remain encouraged by the enthusiasm and hard work performed by dedicated volunteers within our Malibu community and across the nation to help elect Democrats. The fight continues onward, and we are prepared to do our part to defend the inhabitants, institutions, and interests of the United States and our allies abroad.
This election cycle, over one hundred volunteers from Malibu hand-wrote over ten thousand postcards, called hundreds of thousands of voters, canvassed across neighboring battleground congressional districts and swing states to knock on many additional thousands of doors, and helped raise over one million dollars for Democratic candidates. Additionally, Malibu Democrats spent hundreds of hours speaking directly with voters and distributing voter registration forms and election information on Sundays at the Malibu Farmers Market.
Congratulations to Malibu’s U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (CA-32), California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (AD-42), our newly-elected U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Congressmember-elect George Whitesides (CA-27), and all other victorious candidates who voters entrusted with the great responsibility of representing our shared values and accomplishing our common goals. We look forward to continuing to work with Sen. Schiff, Rep. Sherman, Asm. Irwin, and our other elected officials to address ongoing local issues such as improving PCH and public safety, strengthening fire prevention and response, and protecting our environment and open spaces.
Locally, while county election officials will continue to count votes until the end of the month, Bruce Silverstein, Steve Uhring, and Haylynn Conrad currently lead the field of Malibu City Council candidates. We thank each of the candidates who participated in our Malibu Democratic Club forum in October, congratulate the to-be-certified winners, and trust that they will each do their best to serve Malibu. We also congratulate the committee supporting our local school facilities bond, Measure MM, which appears to have passed.
We extend our gratitude to President Joe Biden, California’s own Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and all of the Democratic candidates and grassroots volunteers across the country for their service and commitment to defending democracy. Faced against candidates promoting hate, division, and falsehoods, history will remember that Democrats stood on the side of justice, unity, and truth.
We especially thank our partners at Grassroots Democrats HQ and Westside Democratic HQ for all of the incredible work that they do, and for consistently supporting our volunteer efforts in Malibu.
If you are feeling afraid or vulnerable in the aftermath of this election for any reason, please know that we at the Malibu Democratic Club are here to foster community, support those at risk and in need, and provide information on other helpful resources and organizations.
We will continue to host monthly Board meetings and organize regular events throughout non-election years, and invite you to join the club or renew your annual membership to support our ongoing efforts to be of service while fighting to protect our democracy, our rights, and our freedoms. We will soon resume our monthly hikes and gatherings to more closely unite our Malibu Democratic community, and continue to send out periodic email updates highlighting upcoming events and other useful information.
We wish you joy over the final months of 2024 and during whichever holidays you choose to observe and celebrate.
In solidarity & with gratitude,
Gina Muscatel, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Hap Henry, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Marilyn Green, Volunteer Chair, Malibu Democratic Club
Residents are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting featuring Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Daryl Osby on Saturday, January 26, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Malibu City Hall. Chief Osby will provide insight into the fire response operations during the Woolsey Fire and answer questions from the community. Chief Osby has served as the Chief since 2011 and has been with the Department for more than 30 years. The Town Hall Meeting will take place in the Council Chambers, located on the first floor of City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265). Saturday, January 26 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Malibu City Hall Civic Theater 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., Malibu CA 90265
- To vote, you must show up in person.
- To be eligible to vote, you must be a registered Democrat living in the 50th district (which includes Malibu).
- On-site voter registration is available for those not registered as Democrats.
- You get up to 14 votes for delegates: 7 for “self-identified females”, and 7 for “other than self-identified females”. Delegates declare what seat they are running for when they file their candidacy, and that will be clearly indicated on your ballot. If you vote for less than 14 people, your vote will still be counted. One of your votes must also be someone running for Executive Board Representative. Executive Board candidates will be clearly identified on the ballot. Volunteers on-site will be able to answer any questions you have.
This Oscar-nominee for Best Animated Feature tells the story of a young boy’s search for his pet after a group of politicians conspire to have all dogs exiled to a remote island off the coast of Japan.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with your confirmed reservations.
Starring Emma Stone, Rachel Weiss and Olivia Colman. Oscar nominations include Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography and many more. THE FAVOURITE is definitely one of the highlights of our Second Look Screening Series!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
To purchase tickets: Click Here, or go to www.MalibuFilmSociety.org.
Day-of-show tickets must be purchased at the door.
Discounts not available for non-members.
Free on-site and on-street parking available.
It’s Malibu’s first-ever community-wide Super Bowl party, put on by the Malibu Film Society.
Where: MFS Screening Room at the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue, 24855 PCH, Malibu, CA 90254
FREE and open to everyone with your confirmed reservations below.
Food will be available for purchase on-site.
To Reserve: Click Here, or Email awelland@mjcs.orgin advance so that we know how much to prepare.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with your confirmed reservation.
The Malibu Film Society has continued to provide many films and great service to Malibu, despite hardship suffered during the Woolsey Fire and its aftermath. The Malibu Democratic Club encourages everyone to either join the MFS or consider making what contribution you can, large or small, to them.
Have fun!
Come mix and mingle with local business professionals at Terah Tidy’s Glamifornia Style Lounge!
“Love what you do and do what you love! Glamifornia lives for Beauty, Wellness, Art and Fashion, and we feel blessed to truly do what we love every single day! We also love our incredible home town of Malibu, our fellow Malibu Small Business owners, and a great party! We invite you to share the love with us Feb 5th as we host the Malibu Chamber of Commerce Mixer at the marvelous Glamifornia Style Lounge!
February is the month of love, and Glamifornia is passionate about parties, so this is going to be a Mixer to remember! We will be featuring Sassy Sangria, Sensual Chocolate, and Sizzling Spicy Tacos, YUM!
This is going to be a wonderful opportunity to meet your fellow local business owners and find out more about the Chamber of Commerce and how it can help your business. But, most of all, it is all about unwinding, mingling, and getting glam with likeminded entrepreneurs who live to do what they love, just like you!” – Terah Tidy, Owner, Glamifornia Style Lounge
Where: Glamifornia, 21323 Pacific Coast Hwy. #103, Malibu
(In the old La Costa Courthouse building).
$20/Members
$35/Non-Members
$0/First-Time Attendee
Free off-street or on-street parking.
Make a difference while making a difference and meeting cook, like-minded environmentalists. Join Heal the Bay, and our sister Club, the Pacific Palisades Democratic Club on Saturday, Feb., 9, 10 am – noon, to help clean up Will Rogers Beach.
