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Christmas in Topanga, 1942 
The Coastwatchers, TNT’s original fiction series set in Malibu during WWII, concludes in this issue. Our story began in December, 1941, just after the United States entered WWII, and ends on Christmas, 1942. Coastwatchers focuses on the experiences of...
New Books: Local Authors / Local Interest 
This is TNT’s annual holiday season round up of new books by local authors and new books on subjects of interest to our local community. For more local books published earlier this year, check out our summer reads list...
Mushroom Madness 
Fungi can cure or kill, nourish life, and also decompose it back into soil. Fossil evidence for fungi is limited, but the ability to analyze molecular data has led to revelations about the evolution of this extraordinary family of...
Fool’s Gold: The Myth of Tiburcio Vasquez 
“And still of a winter’s night, they say,  when the wind is in the trees, When the moon is a ghostly galleon  tossed upon cloudy seas,    When the road is a ribbon of moonlight  over the purple moor,    A...
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Adamson House Docents 

Adamson House Docent Training: A comprehensive training program for aspiring docents Adamson House docents are trained volunteers who share the history, art, and architecture of the Adamson House through guided tours. Docents also answer guest questions, staff the Malibu...
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SAMO Fund presents 

SAMO Fund presents: Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes at Peter Strauss Ranch, Saturday, September 9, 6:45PM (doors open at 5PM) Tickets will be $70, with limited VIP parking for $30. Wine, beer, and charcuterie available to purchase. In partnership with...
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PDSSM Awards Event 2023 

After a three year hiatus The Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains’ birthday party/awards ceremony/fundraiser/progressive love fest is back! Saturday September 9th, 3:30pm till sunset, with special guest, Congressman Ted Lieu. Register early to ensure your spot –...
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PPDC Garden Party 

The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club, whose board and membership include many Topanga residents, is hosting its annual Garden Party on Sunday, August 6 at 2 PM at a home in the Palisades Riviera. The idea behind the event is...
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Wildlife Crossing Tours 

The National Wildlife Federation has announce the release of additional summer ticketing for the highly anticipated docent-led tours of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, brought to you by the National Wildlife Federation’s #SaveLACougars campaign and partners at the Cougar...
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Canyon Sages July Update 

Sages is back in full swing, post Covid drama. There will be regular classes for physical well-being (Balance, Yoga, Tango); for spiritual well-being (Meditation); and musical well-being (Ukulele, and a new monthly Song Circle).  A talk by Sarah Priest...