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"A Midsummer Night's Dream," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 8 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. Prologue with cast 1 hour before curtain. Alcoholics Anonymous Open Big Book Study Meeting, Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 7 - 8 a.m. Meets every Thursday. Spirit of Shaolin Kung Fu, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 8 - 10 p.m., 1st class free, 818/789-5185. Meets every Thursday. FRI AUG 29 Inara George & friends pay tribute to David Bowie, Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 7:30 p.m., $35 & $25, 310/455-3723. International Folk Dancing for the family, Froggy's, 1105 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 9 - 10:30 a.m., bring your own water, donation asked for, 310/455-1051. Offered every Friday morning. Alcoholics Anonymous, Open Step-study Meeting, Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Same schedule all Fridays. SAT AUG 30 Family Funday Kid Show Creative Playground, Three Tales by Hans Christian Andersen, Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 11 a.m., $8, 310/455-3723. "Macbeth," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 4 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. "Long Day's Journey into Night," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 8 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. The Gathering of Topanga facilitated by Ron Boyer, MA, pot-luck, transformation community & connection, 21063 Winfield Road, 310/455-0836 or ron@topangagathering.org, 6 p.m., free. Offered every Saturday. SUN AUG 31 Family Funday Kid Show Kids Koncerts featuring Katherine Dines, Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 11 a.m., $8, 310/455-3723. "As You Like It," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 3 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. "The School for Scandal," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 7:30 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. Rock of Topanga Church, Froggy's, 1104 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 10 - 11:30 a.m., 310/455-3136. Same schedule every Sunday. Sunday Worship, Christian Science Church, 190 Old Church Road, 10 a.m., 310/455-1177. Same schedule every Sunday. Worship Service, Topanga Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 11 a.m., 310/455-1048. Same schedule every Sunday. Wednesday Bible study is on hiatus until the fall. MON SEP 1 "A Midsummer Night's Dream," special labor day showing, Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 6 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. Hand Drum Classes for all ages, Community House Ballfield Bandstand, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., bring seat/cushion & any hand drum, $10 suggested donation, www.myspace.com/jamiepapish, offered every Monday. Narcotics Anonymous, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 8 p.m. Same schedule next week. Mobile Library, Pine Tree Circle, 120 S Topanga Canyon Blvd, 10 a.m. -12 noon & 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Same schedule all Mondays. TUES SEP 2 Debtors Anonymous BDA meeting, "Topanga Toolkit," Topanga Christian Fellowship Church, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., www.socalda.org. Alcoholics Anonymous, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 8 p.m. Same schedule all Tuesdays. Does not meet on election days. Al-Anon meeting, Inn of the seventh Ray, 128 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 12 noon. Cocaine Anonymous, Corbin Bowl, 19616 Ventura Blvd at Corbin, upstairs, 7 - 8 p.m., Or join the AA meeting at the CH. WED SEP 3 Mobile Library, Woodland Park Mobile Estates, 4201 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd, 10 a.m., - noon; Top-O-Topanga Overlook near Navajo Lane, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Rock of Topanga Church, Bible Study, 1679 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 7:30 - 9 p.m., 310/455-3136, offered every Wednesday. Topanga Christian Fellowship Church Bible Study is on hiatus until fall. FRI SEP 5 Seniors Supper Social for all Topanga seniors returns, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., supper served, free. This program is sponsored by the Topanga Community Club along with volunteer chefs from the community. TPA Documentary Night features "Made in L.A." with guest speakers Robert Bahar & Almudena Carracedo, Yoga Desa, Pine Tree Circle, 120 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 7:45 p.m., $10 donation requested, bring potluck wine, beer, fingerfood, RSVP 310/455-9389. "Long Day's Journey into Night," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 8 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. Prologue with cast 1 hour before curtain. SAT SEP 6 "An Evening with John Muir" presented by The Nature of Wildworks, performed by Lee Stetson, Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 7 p.m., $15 & $8, 310/455-0550 or www.natureofwildworks.org. "The School for Scandal," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 4 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. "Long Day's Journey into Night," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 8 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. SUN SEP 7 Audubon led Bird Walk in Topanga State Park, Trippet Ranch, 8 a.m., meet near kiosk in parking lot, bring water, snack, binocs & bird books, 310/455-1696. Family Funday Kid Show Kids Koncerts featuring Buck Howdy & BB, Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 11 a.m., $8, 310/455-3723. "As You Like It," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 3 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. "Macbeth," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 7:30 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. WED SEP 10 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Mixer, Inn of the Seventh Ray, 128 Old Topanga Canyon Road, 8 a.m., 310/455-0790. FRI SEP 12 "Long Day's Journey into Night," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 8 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. SAT SEP 13 "The School for Scandal," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 4 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. "Long Day's Journey into Night," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 8 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723. SUN SEP 14 Family Funday Kid Show Kids Koncerts featuring Jumbo Shrimp Circus, Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 11 a.m., $8, 310/455-3723. Plant Healing Workshop with Cecilia Garcia, Deerhill Studio, 1742 Deerhill Trail, 2 - 5 p.m., $10 - $20 asked for, firepithome@gmail.com. "Macbeth," Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, 7:30 p.m., lower tier $28 & $20, kids under 12 yrs $8; upper tier $20 & $15, kids under 12 yrs $8, 310/455-3723.
Docent Training for Topanga State Park begins on Saturday, September 20 at 9:30 a.m. For information call 818/758-1964. If you are planning a visit to any park on a hot, windy day, call 805/488-1847 for fire closure information. Family Nature Walks are offered by the Children's Nature Institute. The walks begin at 10 a.m. & a $7 donation is asked for. Call 310/860-9484 for a schedule, reservations and information on what to bring with you. The National Park Service Visitor Center is located at 401 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. It is open every day from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call them at 805/370-2301 for a free copy of Outdoors, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area calendar of information on hikes, walks, lectures and more.
"Maximum Security" all female rock musical, The Other Space at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, $20 & $17.50, 7:30 p.m., reservations necessary, 310/394-9779, X2. Also playing Friday, Saturday & Sunday, different times. Sexteto Roberto Rodriguez, Cuban/Jewish rhythms & melodies, Sunset Concerts 2008, Mark Taper Foundation Courtyard, Skirball Cultural Center, Skirball Center Drive off the 405, 8 p.m., free, parking is $10 or $5, no reservations, 310/440-4500. SAT AUG 30 "And Awaaay We Go to Wonderland," family theatre, Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, $12.50 & $10.50, 12:30 & 3 p.m., reservations necessary, 310/394-9779, X2. Same schedule Sunday. Plays thru September 28. Saturday Afternoon Poetry, Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice, 1:30 p.m. p.m., 310/822-3006, free, bring a poem & 10 copies, offered every Saturday afternoon. MON SEP 1 Overeaters Anonymous, Calvary Church, 7115 Shoup Avenue, Room 206, West Hills, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m., meets every Monday night, newcomers welcome. TUES SEP 2 "The Third Man," Classic Films: Film Noir, Skirball Cultural Center, Skirball Center Drive off the 405, 1:30 p.m., free, 310/440-4500. Creative Non-fiction Workshop, Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice, 8 p.m., 310/822-3006, free, offered every Tuesday night. WED SEP 3 Poetry Workshop, Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice, 8 p.m., 310/822-3006, free, offered every Wednesday night. FRI SEP 5 "Made Me Nuclear" the operetta, Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, $20 & $17.50, 8 p.m., reservations necessary, 866/468-3399. Also playing Saturday, same time. Same schedule through October 11. SAT SEP 6 Jillian Speer, soul/folk music, Cafe Z at Zeidler's, Skirball Cultural Center, Skirball Center Drive off the 405, 12 - 2 p.m., free, minimum purchase for cafe table seating is $10 & $5, no reservations, 310/440-4500. TUES SEP 9 "Asphalt Jungle," Classic Films: Film Noir, Skirball Cultural Center, Skirball Center Drive off the 405, 1:30 p.m., free, 310/440-4500. SAT SEP 13 Motta Tango Duo, tango music, Cafe Z at Zeidler's, Skirball Cultural Center, Skirball Center Drive off the 405, 12 - 2 p.m., free, minimum purchase for cafe table seating is $10 & $5, no reservations, 310/440-4500. Followed by "When the Road Bends" film at 2:30 p.m. SUN SEP 14 Sunday Concerts in the Park featuring California blue grass band Whiskey Chimp, Peter Strauss Ranch, 3 - 5 p.m., free, 818/382-4819.
The 34th Annual Docent Training in Topanga State Park will begin on Saturday, September 20. The program will consist of ten 6 hour sessions to be held on Saturdays and will cover plants, mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, Native Americans & more. For reservations and fee info call 818/758-1964. The LA Out of the Darkness Community Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will take place on Saturday, September 13, Guest speakers and special activities will be offered. For further info call Laura Levinsky at 818/593-8110. Topangan Jill Waldron offers beginning riding and cart driving lessons in the canyon for children and adults on show horses and show ponies. She also teaches proper care, grooming, feeding and cleaning as well as how to tack up, take care of tack and how to buy equipment. Call Jill at 310/455-1185 for details. For Topanga Canyon Beach Bus schedule info go to www.LAGoBus.info or call 888/769-1122. Last day of service this year is September 1. The Theatricum Botanicum offers a number of classes in theatre arts for adults and youths as well as Youth Drama Camps. Call 310/455-2322, X301, for details and fees. For info on Boy Scout Troop 85 call Neil Shaw at 310/455-2702. The Topanga Survival Guide is currently accessible from the Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (t-cep), at www.t-cep.org. For details on Chabad of Topanga Jewish Center call Rabbi Weiss at 310/455-1597. If you are seeking a support group for hepatitis or liver disease the American Liver Foundation offers free sessions at the West LA VA Hospital on Mondays, twice monthly from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Parking is free. The address is 114 Eisenhower Street, Bldg #114. Call 310/670-4624 for dates and further info. The next Dateline deadline is Monday, September 1 by 12 noon, and will cover activities from September 11 - 28. Be sure to get your items into the Messenger office by the deadline. Editor's note: If you have an item for consideration in the Dateline, please submit it directly to the Messenger by the Dateline deadline shown above. It is Messenger policy to list items of public interest which are free or which benefit a non-profit organization. Humanitarian benefits will also be considered. Private business events are listed on a one time basis if they are "one of a kind," low in cost, and space allows. Some ongoing events of high interest to the community will be listed continually at the discretion of the editor. To be certain that your event receives coverage in the paper you are advised to take out an ad.
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