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malibusurfsidenews.com Life & Arts Malibu surfside news | June 7, 2017 | 25 Safety Harbor Kids gathers for concert, poker party Submitted by Safety Harbor Kids Topa Mountain Winery hosted a concert and poker party fundraiser for nonprofit Safety Harbor Kids on May 19. The event was the charity’s 10th Anniversary and featured music by Paul Barrerre and Fred Tackett, the legendary guitars of the rock band Little Feat. Kicking off the event was vocal sensation Kirsten Collins with a beautiful performance of “Amazing Grace,” followed by the cool sounds of the Dan Grimm Band. The more than 350 guests enjoyed music throughout the day, while sipping wine and enjoying the spectacular view from the well manicured grounds of the Topa Mountain Winery, owned and operated by proprietor, Larry Gurero. Between music sets, the crowd was entertained by the Hamsa Bollywood Dancers. With security provided by Garnet Security, the VIP guests were treated to food by AJ’s Chinese Express (delivered by Ojai Food Taxi) and complimentary beverages including Topa Mountain Wines, Hint Water and Lori’s Lemonade. Additional refreshments for the event were provided by Charles and Company Tea and Longshot Expresso Bar. Guests also enjoyed test Safety Harbor Kids Board Members Fred Tackett (left) and Paul Barrere, of Little Feat, perform May 19 at the nonprofit’s concert and poker party fundraiser. Photo Submitted drives by Tesla of Santa Barbara of their Model S P100D and their new Model X 90D, the electric SUV as well as a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament sponsored by Aces and Eights. The poker tournament was won by Andrew MacCalla of Santa Barbara. Prizes included a Tesla for the weekend, a round of golf at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa and dinner at the Inn of the Seventh Ray. As the evening progressed, headliners Paul and Fred were joined by Little Feat bassist, Kenny Gradney, Grammy winning drummer, Tony Braunegal and guitar slayer, Coco Montoya, for their final set. Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat tour the world performing their longtime popular songs including Little Feat favorite, “Dixie Chicken” and others. Fred Tackett has played on many rock classics with artists including Jackson Browne, who sits on the Safety Harbor Kids board. Other businesses supporting the event included Ojai Community Bank, SoCal Life magazine, Rainbow Bridge, Bamboo Creek Spa, Deer Lodge, Ojai Business Center and Osteria Monte Grappa. Safety Harbor Kids is a 501c3 nonprofit with the mission to enrich the lives of orphans, foster and homeless children through education in the areas of College, Career, Music and the Arts. The charity has been serving teen foster children in Ojai, Ventura and the greater Los Angeles area since 2007. Visit www.safetyharborkids.org for more information. Faith Briefs Malibu United Methodist Church (30128 Morning View Drive, 310-457-7505) Wednesday Night Dinners 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The church will cook free dinners. Donations are welcome at anytime. AA Meetings 6:30 p.m. Sundays; noon and 7 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; noon and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; noon and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; noon and 8 p.m. Fridays; noon and 5 p.m. Saturdays. Sunday Worship 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sundays. Childcare available. Children’s program held during worship. University Church of Christ (24255 Pacific Coast Highway, 310-506-4504) Worship Assembly 10:15 a.m. Sundays. Meeting in Stauffer Chapel for the summer. Summer Bible Classes 9 a.m. Sundays. Classes for all ages: adult class in Stauffer Chapel; teen class in Waves Café; children’s classes in Plaza classrooms. Youth Bible Class 7 p.m. Wednesday, for 6th-12th grades. Contact dusty.breeding@pepper dine.edu. Chabad of Malibu (22943 Pacific Coast Highway, 310-456-6588) Evening Shabbat Services 7:30 p.m. Fridays. Saturday Services 9 a.m., Kabbalah on the Parsha; 10 a.m. Shabbat service; 11 a.m. Words from the Rabbi & Torah Reading; 12:30 p.m. Kiddush lunch Sunday Services 9 a.m. Our Lady of Malibu Church (3625 Winter Canyon Road, 310-456-2361) AA Meetings 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Sheridan Hall. Women’s Bible Study 7 p.m. Mondays, Okoneski Room. Al Anon Meetings 8 p.m. Mondays, Sheridan Hall. Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sheridan Hall. Circle Prayer Group 8 a.m. Thursdays, Rectory. Thursday Morning Bible Class 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Men’s AA Meetings 6 p.m. Fridays, Sheridan Hall. St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church (28211 Pacific Coast Highway, 310-457-7966) Contemplative Worship 8 a.m. Sundays Traditional Worship 10 a.m. Sundays Malibu Presbyterian Church (3324 Malibu Canyon Road, 310-456-1611) Sunday Worship Services 9, 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Men’s Breakfast 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesdays at Marmalade Cafe, 3894 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. Calvary Chapel Malibu (30237 Morning View Drive, 424-235-4463) Service 10 a.m. Sundays Midweek Bible Study 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Rev. Brian La Spada holds a weekly Bible study at his home to walk through the book of Genesis. For more information, email info@calvarychapelmalibu.com. Pre-Church Prayer 9:30 a.m. Sundays, Juan Cabrillo picnic tables. First Church-Christ Scientist (28635 Pacific Coast Highway, 310-457-7767) Wednesday Meetings 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Testimony meetings include readings from the Bible and “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.” Sunday School 10-11 a.m. Sundays. Sunday Service 10-11 a.m. Sundays. Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue (24855 PCH, 310-456-2178) Religious School 3:45-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Tuesday Mamas 4 p.m. Tuesdays Tot Shabbat 11:30 a.m.-noon. Fridays. Celebrate Shabbat with prayers, music and dancing. Torah Study 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays Waveside Church (6955 Fernhill Drive, 310-774-1927) Service 10:10 a.m. Sundays at Point Dume School, 6955 Fernhill Drive. Have an event for faith briefs? Email news@malibusurfsidenews.com. Information is due by noon on Thursdays one week prior to publication.