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
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.
Malibu High School Theatre Musical Production
“Spring Awakening“, the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is an angsty rock musical adaptation told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater based on the seminal play by Frank Wedekind. Set in late 19th century Germany, the story is about the trials and tribulations of growing up. It explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. This landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll that has exhilarated audiences across the nation like no other musical in years.
*This show is PG14: Explicit Content and Language
Originally scheduled to take place on Nov. 15-17, 2018, the performance was postponed due to the Woolsey Fire. Finally rescheduled, the performances on Feb. 2 and 3 have been cancelled due to heavy rains forecasted in the weather.
However, the show must and will go on! Carry on, MHS! We’ll be there!
Ticket Prices:
General $25
Students/Senior $15
Show Times
(Please not discrepancy between poster and show times. Explanation above.)
Saturday, Feb. 1, 7 pm (sales ended)
Sunday, Feb. 10, 5pm
Malibu Mayor Pro Tem Karen Farrer and Councilmember Mikke Pierson, Chairs of the Council’s Disaster Response and Recovery Ad Hoc Committee, are holding their first public community meeting this Saturday, February 12, 6:30 PM at Malibu City Hall (23835 Stuart Ranch Rd., Malibu CA 90265). (This meeting was originally scheduled for Feb. 2, but was rescheduled due to heavy rain and road closures in Malibu on that day.) All are welcome to attend and share their stories, ideas and insights and ask questions with the goal of understanding the Woolsey Fire disaster and helping the community and the City be better prepared for future disasters.
Anyone unable to attend the meeting on February 2 may send stories, ideas, insights and questions to the Ad Hoc Committee by email to RecoveryAdHoc@MalibuCity.org. This new dedicated email address is exclusively accessible by the Committee Chairs. Farrer and Pierson invite all community members to use it to communicate with the Ad Hoc Committee at any time.
You have to register to be considered for eligibility for FEMA and SBA Programs, including Cal OAS Debris and Lot Clearance.
FEMA advises people to register if your home was destroyed, or in any way damaged (including smoke and ash damage), to be sure you are eligible for help if it turns out you need it. Better to register and not need it, than need it and not be registered. To be safe, register!
Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and Writers Bloc Present: Congressman Ted Lieu on Gun Violence Prevention–FREE TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP here.
February 17, 2019, 12:30pm. RSVP here. At Temple Emanuel, 8844 Burton Way Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Parking available on local streets and in the Temple’s reserved parking garage located at the corner of Burton Way and Herzl Way.
Gun violence prevention is not an issue for Democrats or Republicans, but it is one for all of us. Legislation for gun violence reform has become a call to action for members of all communities.
As more faith-based communities feel vulnerable, is there a relationship between gun access and hate crimes? What legislation can we anticipate in the current congress on these issues?
Join us for this free event, open to the public and hear from Representative Ted Lieu (CA-D), who has been a passionate advocate for sensible gun violence reform. In conversation with Rabbi Sarah Bassin of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. Seating is limited. RSVP here.
This event is FREE to the public.
Presented with the Jewish Center for Justice and the California Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.