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
SUNDAY, MARCH 31 – FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Rebuild Presentation
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Open Counter Hours
The Malibu Planning Department will hold a Rebuild Workshop and Consultation on March 31 with multiple departments and agencies providing assistance and resources to Malibu residents who are going through the rebuilding process following the Woolsey Fire.
The workshop is open to anyone to attend. The workshop on Sunday, March 31, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM, is geared toward property owners.
Representatives from all the City departments of Planning, Building Safety, Geology, Biology, Public Works and Environmental Health as well as other agencies, including the L.A. County Fire Department, Waterworks District 29 and Southern California Edison will be participating. The workshop will consist of brief updates from each department and a Q&A session
The workshop will be immediately followed by open counter hours staffed by each department or agency for one-on-one project-specific consultations, so that attendees can immediately take steps with staff to move their process forward. No appointments are necessary.
Friday, March 29 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 30 – 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 30 – 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 31 – 3:00 pm
Friday, April 5 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 6 – 3:00 pm
Saturday, April 6 – 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 7 – 3:00 pm
DESCRIPTION
Matilda is the story of an extraordinary girl genius armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. With the help of her kindly teacher (and a little magic), this miraculous girl proves that everyone has the power to change their story
For a complete cast list, visit: www.OnceUponaTimeTheater.org
LOCATION
Malibu Playhouse, 29243 PCH, Malibu, CA 90265
Once Upon a Time Theater, a non-profit based in Malibu, produces one full scale production of musical theater per year, and one three week intensive summer workshop production, generally in July.
The Once Upon a Time Theater Association
Melissa Smith, President
Mary Ruth Hughes, Treasurer
Kim Cunningham, Secretary
Lon Porter, Isabelle Fox, Members at Large
Once Upon a Time Theater produces one full scale production of musical theater per year, and one three week intensive summer workshop production, generally in July.
Once Upon a Time Theater, a California nonprofit unincorporated association
Taxpayer Identification Number: 81-4646396
28905 Wight Road, Malibu CA 90265
American Politics in the Age of Trump
David Axelrod was Obama’s Chief Strategist, and probably has a worthwhile POV on the upcoming elections. Adam Naguouney is the chief of LA bureau for the NYTimes.
Temple Israel of Hollywood
presents
AMERICAN POLITICS in the AGE OF TRUMP
with David Axelrod and Adam Nagourney
Monday, April 1
7pm
Temple Israel of Hollywood (TIOH)
7300 Hollywood Blvd
FREE
All are welcome!
RSVP: https://tioh.payquiq.com/index.cfm?event=forms&contentid=148B8AC6-91ED-4DA9-8914EF9F2FA0C6A1
Friday, April 5 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 6 – 3:00 pm
Saturday, April 6 – 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 7 – 3:00 pm
DESCRIPTION
Matilda is the story of an extraordinary girl genius armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. With the help of her kindly teacher (and a little magic), this miraculous girl proves that everyone has the power to change their story
For a complete cast list, visit: www.OnceUponaTimeTheater.org
Once Upon a Time Theater, a non-profit based in Malibu, produces one full scale production of musical theater per year, and one three week intensive summer workshop production, generally in July.
Once Upon a Time Theater, a California nonprofit unincorporated association
Taxpayer Identification Number: 81-4646396
28905 Wight Road, Malibu CA 90265
THIS SATURDAY, April 6th at 1pm!
THE RE-PETE SEEGER CONCERT
“Pete’s Legacy”
Tix Adult $25
Seniors-Students $15
Youth 6-17 $10
Kids under 6 – FREE!
EMMA’S REVOLUTION – ELLEN GEER – MELORA MARSHALL
PETER ALSOP – EARNESTINE PHILLIPS – GERALD C. RIVERS
MICHELE BROURMAN – MATT CARTSONIS
MARSHALL MCDANIEL – ROSS ALTMAN – ELIZABETH TOBIAS
& OTHER SURPRISE GUESTS
Come sing wth us!
Tickets: 310-455-3723 or