Sunday, April 16, 10:00 a.m. ongoing Bible Study. Every Sunday with Michelle Klein at
Topanga Christian Fellowship, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road. Service with Pastor John Klein follows at 11 a. m.
Artist Matter Gallery presents “The Last Supper” and Topanga themes by ceramist Mervat Elias. An ongoing exhibition through April 30, especially for ceramics lovers! A portion of sales profits will be donated to your favorite school! The gallery is located at 139 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in the Topanga Creek Courtyard (next to Corazon Performing Arts). Hours are: Daily 3-6 p.m. For more information or appointments, call or text (559) 586-1082. Follow on Instagram: #mervatelias.
Tuesday, April 25, 11:15 a.m., “A Reading by Karen Tei Yamashita” (Zoom Event). A presentation by Santa Monica College. Yamashita’s parents were survivors of the Topaz internment camp during World War II. She is professor emerita of literature and creative writing at the University of California, Santa Cruz and author of eight books, including the award-winning novel, “I Hotel.” In 2021, she was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters by the National Book Foundation. Zoom link on April 25 listing at: smc.edu/calendar.
Saturday & Sunday, April 29-30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Topanga Canyon Gallery Artists at the Brewery Artwalk. Topanga Canyon Gallery artists have been invited to a Pop-Up show at the Brewery Artwalk, Atrium Bldg., B8. The Brewery Artwalk is a twice-annual open studio weekend at the world’s largest art complex. With over 100 participating resident artists, this is an opportunity to discover new works, speak with the artists and purchase artwork directly from the artists’ studios. Plan a Day at the Brewery to support L.A.’s finest artists, Topanga’s among them, and dine in at the on-site restaurant. Admission and parking are free. The Brewery is located at 2100 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90031, off the I-5 Freeway at Main St.
NOTE: Topanga Canyon Gallery has left its prior location in Topanga and is operating virtually for the time being with the artists showing at various locations and in various formats. For more information about the future of the gallery: topangacanyongallery.com.
Tuesday, May 9, four-week “Jewpernatural” course with Rabbi Mendy Piekarski. Judaism’s most satisfying answers regarding paranormal beliefs from the Jewish Learning Institute that unearths the Jewish perspective on dreams, astrology, spirits, demons, ghosts and other enduring mysteries. Chabad of Topanga is located at 1459 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, CA 90290. For information and times contact Rabbi Mendy Piekarski at (310) 455-1597: or RabbiMendyPiekarski@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 11, 11:15 a.m., Douglas Macgregor: “The War in Ukraine and the U.S. Response.” A presentation by Santa Monica College. Macgregor is a decorated combat veteran, former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, author of five books, and a defense and foreign policy consultant. Dr. Macgregor is widely known across Europe, Israel, Russia, China, and Korea for both his leadership in the Battle of 73 Easting, the U.S. Army’s largest tank battle since World War II, and for his groundbreaking books on military transformation: “Breaking the Phalanx” (Praeger 1997) and “Transformation under Fire” (Praeger 2003). Additional information is available by calling SMC’s Office of Public Programs at (310) 434-4100.
The following events will be held at the Topanga Community Center (TCC)
Friday, April 21, 4:30-8:00 p.m., Food Truck Fridays are back! TCC will be providing a Silent DJ so come on out, get ready to dance and embrace the return of FTF. TCC is hosting Tropic Truck, Bollywood, Heritage Kitchen, and Drizzle Truck.
Sunday, April 30, Adult & Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED-Bl Training. The 2021 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults, children and infants. Sign up and pay the fee to receive online course instructions. Finish the online course before coming to the in-person version to receive your certificate. Anyone 10+ is welcome to enroll. Certification lasts for two years. Two sessions: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.;12:30-2:30 p.m.
Friday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Blood Drive. Sign up now! Topangacommunitycenter.org.
May 27-29, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Topanga Days. Tickets available online only, topangadays.com/tickets.
The TCC is located at 1440 N.Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga CA 90290.
