SMBAS invites all to our monthly Malibu Lagoon Field Trips, held on the 4th Sunday of every month, at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. FREE! Below is more info, for your use, distribution, and enjoyment! Please come out to the beach for a wonderful morning of birdwatching and friendly camaraderie! Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners available if you don’t.

 Malibu Lagoon Field Trips
 4th Sunday of Every Month, Every Month of the Year
 SANTA MONICA BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY (SMBAS)
 https://smbasblog.com

ADULT WALK 8:30 A.M. – Beginner and experienced, 2-3 hours. Species range from 40 in June to 60-75 during migrations and winter. We meet at the metal-shaded viewing area next to the parking lot and begin walking east towards the lagoon. We always check the offshore rocks and the ocean. When lagoon outlet is closed we continue east around the lagoon to Adamson House. We put out special effort to make our monthly Malibu Lagoon walks attractive to first-time and beginning birdwatchers. So please, if you are at all worried about coming on a trip and embarrassing yourself because of all the experts, we remember our first trips too. Someone showed us the birds; now it’s our turn.

CHILDREN AND PARENTS WALK 10:00 A.M. – One hour session, meeting at the metal-shaded viewing area next to the parking lot. We start at 10:00 for a shorter walk and to allow time for families to get it together on a sleepy Sunday morning. Our leaders are experienced with kids so please bring them to the beach! We have an ample supply of binoculars that children can use without striking terror into their parents. We want to see families enjoying nature. (If you have a Scout Troop or other group of more than seven people, _YOU MUST CALL LU (310-395-6235)_ to make sure we have enough binoculars and docents.)
 
DIRECTIONS: Malibu Lagoon is at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Cross Creek Road. Look around for people wearing binoculars.
PARKING: Parking machine recently installed in the lagoon lot: 1 hr $3; 2 hrs $6; 3 hrs $9, all day $12 ($11 seniors); credit cards accepted. Annual passes accepted. You may also park (read the signs carefully) either along PCH west of Cross Creek Road, on Cross Creek Road, or on Civic Center Way north (inland) of the shopping center. Lagoon parking in shopping center lots is not permitted.

Join us for the 73rd Season Premiere Concert under the baton of Maestro Guido Lamell as we present symphonic masterpieces by Lyadov, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich! Beginning with the gentle yet colorful fantasy miniature The Enchanted Lake, the evening will venture into a rich soundscape of excerpts from the Romeo and Juliet Suite by Sergei Prokofiev. Closing the concert will be Dmitri Shostakovich’s celebrated Symphony No.5 in D minor. We look forward to opening the new season with you at Barnum Hall on the campus of Santa Monica High School at 7 pm on Sunday, October 22nd. There is also a pre-concert lecture by composer Russell Steinberg at 6 – 6:30 pm. See you there!

Join Meals on Wheels West for a spooktacular time at the annual Monster Bash fun-raiser! Held at the “Historic Haunted” Women’s Club located at 1210 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 this event offers fun entertainment, casino games, a silent auction and complimentary adult beverages. Enjoy complimentary eats from Bare Burger, Craftsman Bar & Kitchen, Del Frisco’s Grille, La Vecchia, Solidarity, Samosa House and Whole Foods! You also help an amazing cause – feeding homebound individuals living in Santa Monica.

Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society (SMBAS) – we  invite you, your family, friends, staff, readers, and colleagues to the annual BIRD FEST, a great FREE event for outdoors enjoyment celebrating BIRDS!  Please share this event information with anyone interested, especially educators, curious minds, and field trip organizers.

Bird Fest of the Santa Monica Mountains
Saturday, November 4, 2017
9 AM–3 PM*

Free event, free parking

Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center
King Gillette Ranch
26876 Mulholland Hwy.
Calabasas, CA 91302

*Early morning bird walks at 8 AM and 8:30 AM

A day to celebrate the bird! See live birds, listen to talks from local experts, take a guided bird walk, meet representatives from bird-friendly agencies, and more! Bring the kids for special family-friendly activities. Food vendors will be on-site.

Presented by Conejo Valley Audubon Society, San Fernando Valley Audubon Society, Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society, The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, National Park Service, and Western National Parks Association.

For more info, e-mail samo@wnpa.org or call 805-370-2301.

Thank you,
Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society (SMBAS)
https://smbasblog.com

Santa Monica’s Morgan-Wixson Theatre Presents Its 22nd Annual Youth Musical
A Winter’s Tale: A Musical Dickens Of A Christmas Carol!

Book, Music, and Lyrics by David Patrick Taylor
Additional Lyrics by Kelli and Douglas James
Director and Musical Director: Anne Gesling
Choreographer: Lauren Blair
Producers: Tracy Saltzman and Joey Moretti

A Winter’s Tale is a lively musical adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol which showcases both the humor and pathos of the classic 1843 story of spiritual renewal and redemption. The show uses a variety of musical theatre styles–pop, rock, calypso, Irish jig, and standard–to recreate the beloved tale that has become a holiday favorite for children and adults.

A Winter’s Tale is recommended for ages 6 and up. The running time is 2 hours and 15 minutes and will be presented with one intermission. Tickets are available at the box office by calling directly at (310) 828-7519 or online at www.morgan-wixson.org.

This thrilling holiday show is presented by Morgan-Wixson’s award-winning Youth Education Series. Y.E.S. is part of the theatre’s commitment to engaging young audiences, training young talent, and supporting literacy.

CALENDAR INFO:
Where: The Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica 90405. (Free parking just west of the theatre at the Venice Family Clinic.)
When: Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., starting on November 11 and closing December 16.
How: Order tickets online at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/1221 or save online fees by calling our box office directly at (310) 828-7519. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for children under 12.
Who: Kids ages six and up and adults of all ages will love the show. There will be one intermission and the cast will come out and sign autographs at the end!

Featuring a cast of 36, sumptuous costumes and sets, singing and dancing, comedy and drama–there is something for everyone in this dazzling production. Read the book then see the show! There are several terrific places to eat near the theater on Pico Blvd. Spending the afternoon at the Morgan-Wixson’s “A Winter’s Tale” is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends.

SMBAS invites all to our monthly Malibu Lagoon Field Trips, held on the 4th Sunday of every month, at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. FREE! Below is more info, for your use, distribution, and enjoyment! Please come out to the beach for a wonderful morning of birdwatching and friendly camaraderie! Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners available if you don’t.

 Malibu Lagoon Field Trips
 4th Sunday of Every Month, Every Month of the Year
 SANTA MONICA BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY (SMBAS)
 https://smbasblog.com

ADULT WALK 8:30 A.M. – Beginner and experienced, 2-3 hours. Species range from 40 in June to 60-75 during migrations and winter. We meet at the metal-shaded viewing area next to the parking lot and begin walking east towards the lagoon. We always check the offshore rocks and the ocean. When lagoon outlet is closed we continue east around the lagoon to Adamson House. We put out special effort to make our monthly Malibu Lagoon walks attractive to first-time and beginning birdwatchers. So please, if you are at all worried about coming on a trip and embarrassing yourself because of all the experts, we remember our first trips too. Someone showed us the birds; now it’s our turn.

CHILDREN AND PARENTS WALK 10:00 A.M. – One hour session, meeting at the metal-shaded viewing area next to the parking lot. We start at 10:00 for a shorter walk and to allow time for families to get it together on a sleepy Sunday morning. Our leaders are experienced with kids so please bring them to the beach! We have an ample supply of binoculars that children can use without striking terror into their parents. We want to see families enjoying nature. (If you have a Scout Troop or other group of more than seven people, _YOU MUST CALL LU (310-395-6235)_ to make sure we have enough binoculars and docents.)
 
DIRECTIONS: Malibu Lagoon is at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Cross Creek Road. Look around for people wearing binoculars.
PARKING: Parking machine recently installed in the lagoon lot: 1 hr $3; 2 hrs $6; 3 hrs $9, all day $12 ($11 seniors); credit cards accepted. Annual passes accepted. You may also park (read the signs carefully) either along PCH west of Cross Creek Road, on Cross Creek Road, or on Civic Center Way north (inland) of the shopping center. Lagoon parking in shopping center lots is not permitted.

SMBAS invites all to our monthly Malibu Lagoon Field Trips, held on the 4th Sunday of every month, at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. FREE! Below is more info, for your use, distribution, and enjoyment! Please come out to the beach for a wonderful morning of birdwatching and friendly camaraderie! Bring binoculars if you have them; loaners available if you don’t.

 Malibu Lagoon Field Trips
 4th Sunday of Every Month, Every Month of the Year
 SANTA MONICA BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY (SMBAS)
 https://smbasblog.com

ADULT WALK 8:30 A.M. – Beginner and experienced, 2-3 hours. Species range from 40 in June to 60-75 during migrations and winter. We meet at the metal-shaded viewing area next to the parking lot and begin walking east towards the lagoon. We always check the offshore rocks and the ocean. When lagoon outlet is closed we continue east around the lagoon to Adamson House. We put out special effort to make our monthly Malibu Lagoon walks attractive to first-time and beginning birdwatchers. So please, if you are at all worried about coming on a trip and embarrassing yourself because of all the experts, we remember our first trips too. Someone showed us the birds; now it’s our turn.

CHILDREN AND PARENTS WALK 10:00 A.M. – One hour session, meeting at the metal-shaded viewing area next to the parking lot. We start at 10:00 for a shorter walk and to allow time for families to get it together on a sleepy Sunday morning. Our leaders are experienced with kids so please bring them to the beach! We have an ample supply of binoculars that children can use without striking terror into their parents. We want to see families enjoying nature. (If you have a Scout Troop or other group of more than seven people, _YOU MUST CALL LU (310-395-6235)_ to make sure we have enough binoculars and docents.)
 
DIRECTIONS: Malibu Lagoon is at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Cross Creek Road. Look around for people wearing binoculars.
PARKING: Parking machine recently installed in the lagoon lot: 1 hr $3; 2 hrs $6; 3 hrs $9, all day $12 ($11 seniors); credit cards accepted. Annual passes accepted. You may also park (read the signs carefully) either along PCH west of Cross Creek Road, on Cross Creek Road, or on Civic Center Way north (inland) of the shopping center. Lagoon parking in shopping center lots is not permitted.

Westside Family Health Center’s annual fundraiser will feature gourmet food, drinks, silent auction, dancing, music and more. Early bird tickets are $100 increasing to $125 after February 1 and sponsorships range from $250 – $20,000.

All proceeds will benefit WFHC, a non-profit community health center that has been an integral part of the community for 43 years.

The event has been generously sponsored by individuals and businesses and more sponsorship opportunities are available.