Ongoing Bible Study every Sunday with Michelle Klein, 10:00 a.m. Topanga Christian Fellowship, 269 Old Topanga Canyon Road. Service with Pastor John Klein follows at 11 a.m. Ongoing. Little Free Library “Spring Awakening� at Entrada Road Neighborhood. The Little Free Library Foundation is an International non-profit with a vision to “build community, inspire readers, and expand book access� and provide opportunities for reading to neighborhoods, underserved communities, and rural communities. The books are free with a caveat: “Take a book, leave a book�, to encourage a sharing of ideas and love of books and dreams. There is a donation box under the LFL lounge bench to donate books or leave a not. For information and a map locating other LFLs in Topanga: littlefreelibrary.org; or katcalls@aol.com. 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. Sunday, April 30th, Adult & Pediatric First Aid / Cpr / Aed-Bl Training at Topanga Community Center. 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 involving adults children and infants. Anyone 10+ is welcome to enroll and take the course. Certification lasts for two years. Two sessions are offered: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and 12:30-2:30 p.m. (Topangacommunitycenter.org Saturday & Sunday, sixth annual “Up the Drone� festival begins at 5 p.m on May 6 to 7 p.m. on May 7. This two-day festival is a 27-hour ongoing ambient sound bath featuring 27 different artists—poets, musicians, silk screenings and merchandise created by other creative spirits—performing at Corazon Performing Arts, in honor of Corazon’s Eighth Anniversary. Organized by artist and native Topangan James Mathers. Tuesday, May 9, four-week “Jewpernatural� course with Rabbi Mendy Piekarski. Judaism’s 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, 1459 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga, CA 90290. For information and times contact Rabbi Mendy Piekarski at (310) 455-1597 or RabbiMendyPiekarski@gmail.com. May 10, 2-3 p.m., Embrace of the Wild. Meet Topanga author, Linda Ballou, who will share insights into her widely acclaimed historical novel inspired by the indomitable, Victorian Age explorer, Isabella Bird. Linda was honored to be selected as the “Isabella Bird Expert� in the BBC docuseries,Trailblazers, spotlighting women who have paved the way to female empowerment. In the Sage room at the Topanga Community Center, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290. Friday, May 12, 7 p.m. Santa Monica Amateur Astronomy Club. Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute in Mountain View and Director of the Institute’s Center for SETI Research, will present “Science Searches for the Extraterrestrials.� For information: samoastronomy.org; samoastronomy@gmail.com; (310) 890-9495. Founded in 1981, the club is open to all and holds monthly talks the second Friday of the month at the Wildwood School, 11811 Olympic Blvd. Attendance free. Membership $30/year. Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., In-Person Journaling Workshop with Sarah Irani. For a creative boost, walk in the Paradise Realm that you know and live in and write your own origin story through journal prompts and sharing. $40 includes the Paradise Realm journal; $25 if you bring your own journal. Event takes place outdoors at a private home in Topanga. To sign up: paradiserealm.org/shop; or email Sarahsupernve@hotmail.com Sunday, May 14, Annual MOMentum Place, Brunch 12-1:30 ($30), Performance, 2 p.m. Celebrate mothers and love for one another at the annual Mother’s Day extravaganza when Theatricum’s main stage hosts the circus and aerialists fly through the air, dancers embody music and jugglers, contortionists and special surprises create spectacles beyond imagination. Buy tickets now ($15-$40)! Theatricum.com/momentum-place. Saturday, May 14, Kidiwische Corner workshop. Mother’s Day coiled yarn baskets with Kat High. For information and location: KatCalls@aol.com. Sunday, May 21, Kidiwische Corner workshop. Spirit vessel gourds with Nadiya Littlewarrior. For information and location: KatCalls@aol.com. May 23, 7 p.m., Free Special Guest Lecture, “The Remarkable History & Uncertain Future of Abalone.� The Pacific Palisades Historical Society hosts Independent scholar and award-winning author Ann Vileisis Talks about California’s iconic shellfish. Theater Palisades, 941 Temescal Canyon Road, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. RSVP: info@pacificpalisadeshistory.org May 27-29, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 48th Annual Topanga Days. Tickets available now online only. For information on sponsorships and volunteer opportunities: Topangacommunitycenter.org. For tickets: topangadays.com/tickets. The Topanga Community Center is located at 1440 N.Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga. CA 90290.