Organics Recycling Virtual Training &

Kitchen Caddy Giveaway

During the virtual training, you’ll learn:

• Why the City’s mandatory Organics Recycling Program is so important for the environment

• How to separate and recycle organic waste to avoid contamination of the waste streams

• The difference between organic and yard waste

Participants will receive a free kitchen scraps caddy.

The 1.9-gallon caddies are just the right shape and size to make it easy to separate and recycle kitchen scraps. They’re easy to carry and empty and are dishwasher safe so they’re easy to clean.

After the virtual training, email Mbuilding@malibucity.org or call 310-456-2489, ext. 390 to schedule a time to pick up your caddy. Bring ID with a Malibu address and proof of attendance (a code provided in the training). Supplies are limited. Limit one per household.

The links for the Zoom meetings and information about the Organic Recycling Program are posted at the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago.

SAt FEB 18

E-WASTE COLLECTION

Properly dispose of certain types of household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste. All containers must be clearly labeled to identify the contents. Maximum amount of paint/motor oil accepted is 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip. Accepted materials list:

• Paint (water-based only)

• Used motor oil

• Anti-freeze

• Automotive and household batteries

• Compact uorescent bulbs (unbroken)

• Electronics e city schedules its events on the third Saturday in February, April, June, August, and October. Rain cancels event.

CARDIO SALSA AND STRETCH

An energetic Latin dance workout that incorporates salsa, cha-cha, and merengue in an easy-tofollow format. e cooldown will include stretching to relax the body. No dance experience necessary. Instructed by Jackline Daneshrad. e program is held on Tuesdays from 11:30am12:30pm at the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Blu s Park. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/ Register to register for the month, or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

PILATES

Relax, refresh, and build core strength. Sessions are ursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center at Malibu Blu s Park. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month, or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

SENIOR STRETCH AND STRENGTH

Love is in the air and on the trails. Learn about the love lives of chaparral ora and fauna and enjoy a morning hike in the romantic Santa Monica Mountains. Come as a couple or on your own! Special valentines will be provided to give to a loved one or a new friend you meet on the trail. Participants should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain. Registration required. To register visit: parksrecreation. ci.malibu.ca.us.

VALENTINE’S DAY SEWING WORKSHOP

Children and adults will tap into creativity, exploration, and imagination in this hands-on machine sewing workshop. e instructor will give students a basic format for sewing projects and provide step-by-step instructions and encouragement for all levels. All fabrics and materials provided. Students will receive a sewing grab bag at the close of the class series to inspire continued sewing at home. If students have machines, they can bring them along to build con dence to sew with them. All supplies and sewing machines are provided, and each participant will go home with a unique piece to share with friends and family. Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Create Studio. For more information visit malibucity.org

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TECH HELP thu FEB 16

Bring technology questions and receive one-on-one instruction for laptops, tablets, cellphones, or smartphones. is event will take place at the Malibu Senior Center on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 9 to 10 a.m. RSVP is required by calling the Malibu Senior Center at (310) 456-2489, Ext. 357.

LECTURE: HEART HEALTH

February is American Heart Month! roughout the month, people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Join Jamie Hilbert, a nurse practitioner from the Malibu Medical Group, to learn strategies to improve your blood pressure, heart health, diet, and exercise habits. is event will take place at the Malibu Senior Center on ursday, Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP required, contact the Malibu Senior Center at (310) 456-2489 Ext. 357 or by email at MalibuSeniorCenter@ MalibuCity.org

THEATER THURSDAY

Visit the Malibu Senior Center on ursday, Feb. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. to enjoy a complimentary movie and popcorn. e movie is “Ticket to Paradise” (PG-13); George Clooney and Julia Roberts team up as exes who nd themselves on a shared mission: to stop their lovestruck daughter from making

Visit www.888CleanLA.com for information about the County’s HHW events.

THE WRITE TIME

Join Dorothy Randall Gray on Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Malibu Library to explore various forms of poetry and writing approaches, which will inspire new works. Participants should bring writing materials, ideas, and creativity to the workshops.

Ongoing

JOHNNY CASH: AT FOLSOM AND SAN QUENTIN EXHIBIT AT PEPPERDINE e symposium, “Faith, Reconciliation, and Flourishing: A Symposium on Prison Reform” is part of a Grammy Museumsponsored exhibit on “Johnny Cash: At Folsom and San Quentin,” featuring 23 photographs by Jim Marshall of Cash’s legendary prison concerts in 1968 and 1969. e photographs will be on display at the Payson Library Exhibit Gallery on the Malibu campus through April 9.

EMBELLISHMENT WORKSHOPS

Get your creative juices owing! In this class, you will design, paint, and embellish a variety of unique crafts. All supplies are included. Each participant will go home with a piece to share with friends and family.

Adults must accompany children under 12. Instructed by Craft Bar at Malibu Blu s Park. (Valentine’s Day) Tote Bags – Feb. 7. (Daylight Savings) Clocks –March 7 from 6 to 7 p.m. $25 per workshop. For more information, visit malibucity.org.

BALLET

Develop better posture and improve balance, exibility, and circulation during this one-hour class. Class is ursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center. e instructor will also focus on body awareness, coordination, and stretching techniques. Please wear workout clothes and ballet shoes. No experience is necessary. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

Broadway Jazz Dance

Enter stage right to the senior center’s new dance program. e class will consist of jazz warmups and stretches, followed by routines. Every dance taught will be straight from a Broadway musical. Instructed by Ann Monahan. Class is ursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Michael Landon Community Center. No experience is necessary. Register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

Class is organized on Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will focus on exibility, balance, circulation, muscle tone, and breathing techniques. Class will be held outdoors at the Malibu Senior Center. Register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate. For additional information contact (310) 456-2489, Ext. 357, or visit Malibucity.org/SeniorCenter.

MAT YOGA

Learn new poses, increase exibility, and practice stretching techniques in a calm and relaxing environment. Bring your own yoga mat. Instructed by Daya Chrans. Class is organized on Tuesdays at the Senior Center at Malibu City Hall from 1 to 2pm. Sign up at MalibuCity.org/Register to register for the month or pay a $5 drop-in rate, space permitting.

CHAIR YOGA

Yoga is a wonderful way to stretch the body and calm the mind. is class helps you develop a strong and exible spine, feel ease in your joints, and be steady in your balance. Get t while you sit! Join this peaceful hour of exercise. Instructed by Daya Chrans. Class is organized on Mondays at the Senior Center at Malibu City Hall from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

RELAX THROUGH COLORING

Did you know that coloring helps relieve stress? Join a free coloring program led by Judy Merrick at the Senior Center at Malibu City Hall on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. RSVP by calling the Malibu Senior Center at (310) 456-2489, Ext. 357.

CHOIR

Join an upbeat choir group and learn the fundamentals of singing and performing di erent styles of music. Group meets at Malibu City Hall Senior Center on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. is is a great opportunity for socialization, self-expression, and learning through music. All levels are welcome. Instructed by Laura DeMieri Fercano. $5 per class.

KNITTING

Knitting with Sheila Rosenthal is organized every Monday and Friday at the Senior Center at Malibu City Hall from 9 to 10:30 a.m. is is an ongoing drop-in complimentary program. No experience is required. Please bring your own size 8 needles and one skein of yarn.

FARMERS MARKET

Shop for fresh fruits and veggies, prepared food, and more at the weekly Malibu Farmers Market on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market at Legacy Park.