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
Please join The Civics Center for a webinar on how to plan a voter registration drive in your high school.
The Civics Center presents
HIGH SCHOOL VOTER REG TRAINING: A WEBINAR
Get trained in 1 hour online
Tuesday, April 9
8-9pm (PT)
FREE
Sign up in advance HERE:
Any questions email Laura at: Lwb@thecivicscenter.org
The webinar will cover 10 steps for planning a drive, with time for question and answers. This hour-long session will be followed by a 20-minute tutorial for interested students on how to fill out the California voter registration form.
You will receive further information about joining the webinar after signing up.
Before the webinar, please take a look at our resources and blog at thecivicscenter.org for some initial ideas! All attendees are encouraged to register their clubs and drives with The Civics Center at tinyurl.com/ClubsDrives. We look forward to staying in touch to help plan and promote voter registration at your high school.
16 and 17 year olds can pre-register to vote in CA. It’s online and super easy. Yet, only 14% of them are preregistered. High Schools should play a role in this, but most of them don’t have the staff or the budget to deal. That’s where The Civics Center comes in, which is an organization started by the amazing Laura B. It’s focused on getting high school students registered. To that end, The Civics Center is hosting a 1 hour webinar to train high school students — like your kids!! — on how to host voter registration drivers in their schools.
The Mueller Report
The ramifications of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s just-submitted report are still unknown. Assessing the likely impact of the report are Malcolm Nance, author and 33-year U.S. intelligence veteran; CNN analyst Asha Rangappa, a former F.B.I. special agent specializing in counterintelligence investigations; and Scott Horton, a Columbia law professor and contributing editor for Harper’s Magazine in legal affairs and national security. Moderated by journalist, documentary filmmaker, and KPFK 90.7 FM radio host Ian Masters.
ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM?
TICKETING: FREE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED AND ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BOX OFFICE ONE HOUR BEFORE THE PROGRAM. ONE TICKET PER PERSON. FIRST COME. FIRST SERVED. MEMBERS GET PRIORITY TICKETING UNTIL 15 MIN. BEFORE THE PROGRAM.
Hammer Museum Member Benefit: Members receive priority ticketing until 15 minutes before the program. Learn more about Hammer membership.
Parking: Parking is available under the museum. Rates are $7 for the first three hours with museum validation, and $3 for each additional 20 minutes, with a $20 daily maximum. There is a $7 flat rate after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends. Cash only.
Restaurant: Enjoy a meal or drink before or after the program at our restaurant Audrey. Members and UCLA students receive 10% off. A late-night happy hour offers 10% off at the bar Tuesday–Saturday, 9–11 p.m.
You’re invited to
A COCKTAIL RECEPTION to benefit
BRADY UNITED AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE
with Special Guests:
Survivors of the Majory Stoneman Douglas High School Shootin in Parkland, FL
Sam Zeif, April Schrentrup, Dylan Kraemer, Julia Cordover, Kai Koerber
and Kris Brown, President of Brady
Friday, April 12
6:30PM
Christy + Jon’s Home
414 S. Rossmore Ave
HANCOCK PARK
RSVP HERE: https://secure.everyaction.com/-U4U4yykl0mROg2jjlmhGg2
If you can’t come, donate anyway. Give HERE: https://secure.everyaction.com/5AvOF5rvjECvtd4qWGjwEg2
Questions, contact Jessica Simon at jsimon@bradyunited.org
Survivors of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
From left: Sam Zeif, April Schentrup, Dylan Kraemer, Julia Cordover, Kai Koerber
Kris Brown, President of Brady
We thank our current sponsors for this event:
Christy Callahan & Jonathan Glickman
Adam McKay & Shira Piven
Joan Whitney Flagg
Jessica & Scott Gerber
Rise Johnson
Ross Misher
Gwen Geller Solberg
Jeff Vespa
Diana and David Skaar
Claire Rudnick Polstein
Kindly RSVP by April 4th.
Can’t come but still want to make a gift in support of Brady?
Questions? Contact Jessica Simon at jsimon@bradyunited.org or 202-370-8132.
The 21st Annual Chumash Day Powwow will celebrate Native Americans from all over the country, representing hundreds of tribes.
WHERE: Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 – where Malibu Canyon Road meets PCH.
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, April 13-14, 10 am – 6:00 pm.
Native American food, craft vendors, tribal ceremonies, and dances will be a part of the event on both days. This is a non-competitive Powwow.
ADMISSION
Chumash Day will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Powwow is open to all ages. Admission is free. Dogs are allowed, but must remain on a leash and picked-up after.
PARKING
There is no public parking onsite at Malibu Bluffs Park. Parking and shuttle service to and from the event will be available at the corner of Webb Way and Civic Center Way.
Handicap parking spaces are very limited onsite. A handicap-accessible shuttle that can accommodate wheelchairs will be available at the offsite parking lot at Webb Way and Civic Center Way. For assistance or additional information prior to the event, call 310-456-2489 ext. 239.
WEATHER
The Powwow will occur rain or shine. In the event of a serious downpour or other hazardous weather condition, such as lightning and thunder, the event may be stopped for a period of time or cancelled. Cancellations will be reported at 310-317-1364.
The 21st Annual Chumash Day Powwow will celebrate Native Americans from all over the country, representing hundreds of tribes.
WHERE: Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 – where Malibu Canyon Road meets PCH.
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, April 13-14, 10 am – 6:00 pm.
Native American food, craft vendors, tribal ceremonies, and dances will be a part of the event on both days. This is a non-competitive Powwow.
ADMISSION
Chumash Day will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Powwow is open to all ages. Admission is free. Dogs are allowed, but must remain on a leash and picked-up after.
PARKING
There is no public parking onsite at Malibu Bluffs Park. Parking and shuttle service to and from the event will be available at the corner of Webb Way and Civic Center Way.
Handicap parking spaces are very limited onsite. A handicap-accessible shuttle that can accommodate wheelchairs will be available at the offsite parking lot at Webb Way and Civic Center Way. For assistance or additional information prior to the event, call 310-456-2489 ext. 239.
WEATHER
The Powwow will occur rain or shine. In the event of a serious downpour or other hazardous weather condition, such as lightning and thunder, the event may be stopped for a period of time or cancelled. Cancellations will be reported at 310-317-1364.