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
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An Evening with Melinda Gates
8:00 pm
An Evening with Melinda Gates
@ Aratani Theater, Japanese American Cultural Center
May 7 @ 8:00 pm
 Tuesday, May 7, 2019 8pm An Evening with Melinda Gates discussing her book, The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World Aratani Theatre Japanese American Cultural & Community Center 244 S. San Pedro … Continue reading An Evening with Melinda Gates
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Sheriff Villanueva Town Hall
6:30 pm
Sheriff Villanueva Town Hall
@ Agoura Hills Recreation & Event Center
May 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
 Join Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva for an evening of information and dialogue regarding your community concerns at a town hall meeting for the communities serviced by the Malibu/Lost Hills Station.
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Malibu State of the City Address With Wagner, Stern & Kuehl
9:30 am
Malibu State of the City Address With Wagner, Stern & Kuehl
@ Malibu City Hall Council Chambers, Civic Theater
May 10 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
2019 State of the City Friday, May 10, 2019 The City and Chamber of Commerce present the annual State of the City Address featuring honored speakers: Mayor Jefferson Wagner, State Senator Henry Stern, and LA … Continue reading Malibu State of the City Address With Wagner, Stern & Kuehl
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Malibu Music & Poetry
5:00 pm
Malibu Music & Poetry
@ Malibu City Hall, Civic Theater
May 11 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Music and Poetry Saturday, May 11, 2019 Music and Poetry The evening will begin with poetry readings by Malibu Poet Laureate Ellen Reich and her poetry students from the Malibu Senior Center. Readings will engage … Continue reading Malibu Music & Poetry
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Meet Presidential Candidate, US Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
2:00 pm
Meet Presidential Candidate, US Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
@ Malibu Public Library
May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 You are Cordially Invited to Meet Presidential Candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) at 2 intimate events hosted by The Malibu Democratic Club & The Santa Monica Democratic Club An Afternoon With Tulsi Gabbard hosted by … Continue reading Meet Presidential Candidate, US Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
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Meet Presidential Candidate, US Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
6:00 pm
Meet Presidential Candidate, US Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
@ Santa Monica Library, MLK Auditorium
May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
You are Cordially Invited to Meet Presidential Candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) at 2 intimate events hosted by The Malibu Democratic Club & The Santa Monica Democratic Club An Afternoon With Tulsi Gabbard hosted by … Continue reading Meet Presidential Candidate, US Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
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Crisis First Aid Class – Free for Malibu Residents
6:00 pm
Malibu Speaker Series: Michael Scott Moore
7:00 pm
Malibu Speaker Series: Michael Scott Moore
@ Malibu Library Conference Room
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 Michael Scott Moore: Malibu Library Speaker Series Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Michael Scott Moore will discuss his book The Desert and the Sea, a profound and revelatory memoir about his three-year captivity by Somali pirates. … Continue reading Malibu Speaker Series: Michael Scott Moore
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Coffee & Conversation: “It’s Mueller Time”
10:30 am
Coffee & Conversation: “It’s Mueller Time”
@ Private Residence in Big Rock
May 19 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
 The Malibu Democratic Club is holding the first in a series of political salons where Democrats can get together to discuss the pressing issues of the day. The discussion will be led by two outspoken … Continue reading Coffee & Conversation: “It’s Mueller Time”
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Woolsey Fire Art Exhibition Opening – “Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising”
6:30 pm
Woolsey Fire Art Exhibition Opening – “Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising”
@ Malibu City Hall
May 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Opening Reception for “Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising” Art Exhibition About the Woolsey Fire All community members are invited to attend the opening reception for “Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising: Reflections on the Woolsey Fire,” the City … Continue reading Woolsey Fire Art Exhibition Opening – “Radical Beauty, Malibu Rising”
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar at Santa Monica Library
1:00 pm
Sen. Amy Klobuchar at Santa Monica Library
@ Santa Monica Library, MLK Auditorium
May 28 @ 1:00 pm
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) will be the guest of the Santa Monica Democratic Club for their May membership meeting. Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Time: Doors open @ 1:00pm, Program starts @ 1:30pm (afternoon event) … Continue reading Sen. Amy Klobuchar at Santa Monica Library
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