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A2 The Malibu Times January 23, 2014 THURS., JAN. 23 EDUCATIONAL TALK Malibu United Methodist Church hosts a conversation, Roofless: Homeless Awareness in Malibu, at 30128 Morning View Dr. at 6 p.m. 310.457.7505 MUSICAL PERFORMANCE “Celtic Nights: The Emigrants Bridge” is a story of Irish emigrants told with music and dance, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. at 8 p.m. $10-$40. 310.506.4522 FRI., JAN. 24 PAINTING WORKSHOP The Malibu Senior Center hosts a silk painting workshop, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd. at 1 p.m. $25. 310.456.2489 ext. 357 POETRY READING Local poets will read, at Bank of Books, 29169 Heathercliff Rd. at 7 p.m. 310.457.5699 SAT., JAN. 25 BASEBALL GAME The Pepperdine baseball program will host the 2014 John Scolinos Alumni Game in honor of the coaching legend, at Pepperdine University’s Eddy D. Field Stadium, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. at 1 p.m. 310.506.4333 ROCK THE DOCK Malibu Farm Café hosts dinner and a night of swing, salsa, disco and ballroom dancing, 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy. at 7 p.m. $15. 760.238.1498 CONCERT Pepperdine University Center for the Arts presents a concert by Grammy-winning vocalist Mavis Staples, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. at 8 p.m. $10-$45. 310.506.4522 SUN., JAN. 26 ANNUAL MEETING The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club will hold its annual meeting featuring addresses by Congressman Henry Waxman, Assemblymember Richard Bloom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, at Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Rd., Pacific Palisades, at 2 p.m. 310.230.2084 WED., JAN. 29 STORY TIME The Malibu Public Library hosts a winter story time session for baby/ toddlers with play and preschool with craft, 23519 Civic Center Way, at 11 a.m. (also 3:30 p.m. and Feb. 5) 310.456.6438 LECTURE SERIES The Charles Green Memorial History & Current Series continues as Larry Jones hosts a lecture about 19th century American history and South Africa’s anti-Apartheid move- ment, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. at 6:45 p.m. 310.457.7505 SPIRIT OF UGANDA Dancers, singers, drummers and musicians come together to bring a message of hope with a con- cert performance, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. at 7:30 p.m. $10-$35. 310.506.4522 THURS., JAN. 30 LECTURE David Hazony presents a special lec- ture on “The Ten Commandments: How Our Most Ancient Moral Text Can Renew Modern Life,” at Pepperdine University’s Elkins Auditorium, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. at 4 p.m. drew.billings@pep- perdine.edu FRI., JAN. 31 FILM FESTIVAL The fifth annual REELSTORIES FilmFest showcases student films and feature length documentaries, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre and Mullin Town Square, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. at 6 p.m. reelstoriesfi[email protected] CONCERT The Malibu Friends of Music pres- ents “Love and Dissonance,” a birthday celebration for Mozart, at Montgomery Arts House for Music and Architecture, 6307 Busch Dr. at 7:30 p.m. (also Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.) $25. 310.589.0295 SAT., FEB. 1 STORY TIME Ashley Monaghan hosts story time and a singing performance of “A Little Goes a Long Way,” at Bank of Books, 29169 Heathercliff Rd. at 10:30 a.m. 310.457.5699 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM The City of Malibu and Freedom Road Project Malibu host the first annual “End Human Trafficking Day” event, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. at 11 a.m. 310.457.7505 ART SHOW The Malibu Student Art Show will be on display to showcase local students’ work, at Malibu Art Barn, 3939 Cross Creek Rd. at 4 p.m. (and Feb. 2) 310.456.2789 ext. 350 ONGOING PLAY “Belfry,” a play by Billy Roche and directed by Veronica Brady opens Jan. 31 and runs through March 9, at Malibu Playhouse, 29243 Pacific Coast Hwy. 323.960.7711 ART EXHIBIT The “Oceans II” exhibit, featuring more than 40 oil paintings of coastal Malibu and Big Sur, will be on display through Feb. 10, at Malibu Lumberyard Gallery, 3939 Cross Creek Rd. 310.317.1918 KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP Preregistration and RSVPs have opened for Juan Cabrillo’s Annual Kindergarten Round-up taking place on Feb. 26 at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, 30237 Morning View Dr. 310.457.0360 ext. 60-131 CERT CLASSES The Community Emergency Response Team program offers classes Wednesdays through Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd. 310.456.2489 ext. 260 DANCE LESSONS Learn how to ballroom, salsa, swing and country western dance on Mondays through Feb. 3, at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy. $18. 760.238.1498 ART EXHIBIT Graffiti artist, Mr. Brainwash, has pieces on display until Jan. 31, at Wall Street Malibu Pop-up, 3832 Cross Creek Rd., 310.456.2809 ART EXHIBIT Wayne Thiebaud’s prints and draw- ings are on display, at Pepperdine University’s Federick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. through March 30. 310.506.4055 MEDITATION CLASS The Malibu Senior Center offers a meditation class on Wednesdays, at the Malibu Senior Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 12 p.m. $5. 310.456.2489 LISTENING POST Listening sessions are offered by volunteers trained in interpersonal communication skills and co-coun- seling to provide an opportunity to speak aloud feelings confiden- tially, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. Tuesdays, at 7 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, at 2 p.m. 310.457.7505 RECYCLE EVENT The City of Malibu conducts a com- bined recycle event, where residents can drop off used motor oil, water- based paint, electronics and other items for proper recycling, on the third Saturday of even-numbered months, at City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 10 a.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 286 ROTARY CLUB Meets Wednesdays at Pepperdine University’s Drescher Graduate Campus Learning Center Room, LC 152, 24255 PCH, at 11:30 a.m. maliburotary.org GARDEN CLUB The Malibu Garden Club meets every month on the first Wednesday at Point Dume Club House, 29500 Heathercliff Dr., at 7 p.m. 310.457.3860 TOWNSHIP COUNCIL The Malibu Township Council meets the second Thursday of each month at Malibu City Hall’s Zuma Room, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 7 p.m. malibutownshipcouncil.org LIONS CLUB Meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Duke’s Malibu, 21150 PCH, at 7:30 p.m. malibulionsclub.com OPTIMIST CLUB The club meets at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, most Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. 310.456.3507 KIWANIS CLUB Meets second and third Thursdays of the month, at various locations, 7 p.m. 310.589.9266 FARMERS MARKET Cornucopia Foundation’s market takes place on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Civic Center parking lot, 23519 Civic Center Way. mali- bufarmersmarket.net BOOK DISCUSSION Malibu book discussion group meets Wednesdays, at Point Dume Clubhouse, 1 p.m. 310.456.6139 ORCHID SOCIETY The Malibu Orchid Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, at Pacific Palisades Women’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave., in Pacific Palisades, at 7 p.m. 310.456.7460 CPR/FIRST AID CLASS CPR or First Aid classes, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., second Wednesday of every month, $25, pre-registration with Brad Davis required at 310.456.2489 ext. 260 WOMEN AND CHILDREN BIBLE STUDY The nondenominational group, Community Bible Study, is study- ing the book of Hebrews, at Malibu Presbyterian Church, 3324 Malibu Canyon Rd., at 10 a.m. malibu. cbsclass.org PEACE MEDITATION A weekly “Meditation for Peace” takes place, open to all forms of meditation, Tuesdays at 7 p.m., in the Mayhugh Room at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. cjbmalibu@ gmail.com MEDITATION GROUP Open meditation group near Webb Way every Thursday evening, in Malibu., at 7:30 p.m. 310.456.3591 CHURCH SERVICES Malibu United Methodist Church hosts worship service, Sundays at 10:30 a.m., at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 310.457.7505 AVERI • MALIBU’S RESIDENT PSYCHIC® Accurate & Astounding In Person and Telephone Readings By Appointment F or more than four decades, thousands of people have sought AVERI’s guidance and motivation for career and personal excellence. Now you too can join with two recent U.S. Presidents, celebrities and ordinary people with extra ordinary dreams who have been enriched by AVERI’s powerful insights for peace, pros- perity and good health. (310) 457-3157 Visa/MC/AE Accepted Averi Torres www.averi.com ENERGY MUSE CUSTOM SACRED GEMSTONE JEWELRY AT AVERI.COM C alendar events are scheduled in advance and may be subject to change. Submission deadline is Tuesday at 10 a.m. Please e-mail submissions to The Malibu Times, c/o Calendar Editor, to editorial@malibutimes.com, or fax to 310.456.8986. only events with a connection to malibu will be considered. FOR INFORMATION CALL 310.589.9266 MALIBU ROTARY CLUB 11:30 P.M. Wednesdays Pepperdine University www.maliburotary.org FUN, FELLOWSHIP, SERVICE WORLDWIDE. Photo by Dylan Hayes “Belfry” opens at the Malibu Playhouse Jan. 31 and runs through March 9. Pumping Complete Service, Trouble Shooting Inspection for Operators Permit Installation of Treatment Systems, Monitoring of Systems Maintenance Program for all Systems 310.305.9900 The Santa Monica Community College District is seeking applications from District residents interested in being appointed to a vacant seat on the Board of Trustees until the next regularly scheduled Board election in November 2014 when a new four-year term will be filled. The seven-member Board of Trustees, elected by voters in the Santa Monica Community College District, is the governing body for Santa Monica College, which serves approximately 33,000 students and provides vital educational services to communities in the region. The Santa Monica Community College District encompasses Santa Monica and Malibu. Eligibility. To be eligible, an individual must be at least 18 years old, must be a resident of the Santa Monica Community College District, must be a registered voter, and must not be disqualified from holding civil office by the Constitution or any law of the state. Responsibilities. The Board is seeking candidates who have the ability and time to fulfill the responsibilities of being a trustee, which include: > Participating fully in the work of the Board, including attending all meetings and some college events, studying issues and agenda items, and participating in trustee education programs. > Being knowledgeable about the communities served by the college and be willing to act on behalf of and for the benefit of those communities. > Being committed to community colleges and their missions, as well as understanding educational, social and economic policy issues. > Engaging in balancing the needs of a variety of diverse groups and being able to build consensus. > Hiring the Superintendent/President. > Ensuring the fiscal health and sustainability of the college. > Participating as one member of the Board and supporting the Board’s authority as a whole. Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are scheduled on the first Tuesday of each month and are held in the Board Room (Business Building Room 117) at 7:00 p.m. (5:30 p.m. if there is a closed session scheduled). Criteria. Following are possible criteria that the Board of Trustees will use to select an appointee: > Interest in and commitment to service to the community; > Interest in and commitment to public education and student learning; > Knowledge about and commitment to the role and mission of community colleges in the communities they serve and in the context of all higher education; > Willingness and ability to represent those who live in the service area, mindful of the perspectives of diverse constituencies; > Willingness to advocate the District and its interests to the community and state; > Knowledge and background related to the issues considered by the Board (e.g. community needs, funding, education, district operations); > Ability to work as a member of a public governing Board; understands that the Board, not the individual trustees, has authority; > Ability to articulately express perspectives and respect the perspectives of others; > Willingness to work cooperatively with others and in partnership with the Superintendent/ President; > Time and energy necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of being a trustee; > Willingness and time to engage in ongoing professional development; > Commitment to fulfill the ethical and legal responsibilities of trusteeship, unencumbered by private agendas; and/or > Qualities, background, and stature that will enhance the standing of the District in the community. Applications. Application materials can be found by following a link on the SMC home page (www.smc.edu) under Hot Topics to the Board Vacancy page. Applications (hard copy or electronic) must be received by January 24, 2014 at 5 p.m. to: The Office of the Board of Trustees Santa Monica College Mail: 1900 Pico Blvd. Via Email to: [email protected] Hand Deliver: 2714 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405 Appointment to Fill Vacancy. The Board will make the appointment at its regular meeting on February 4, 2014. For further information, please contact the SMC District Office at (310) 434-4402. SMC BOARD SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR VACANT TRUSTEE POSITION A2 cal 1-23-14.indd 2 1/21/14 6:42 PM

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A2 The Malibu Times January 23, 2014

THURS., JAN. 23

EDUCATIONAL TALKMalibu United Methodist Church hosts a conversation, Roofless: Homeless Awareness in Malibu, at 30128 Morning View Dr. at 6 p.m. 310.457.7505

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE“Celtic Nights: The Emigrants Bridge” is a story of Irish emigrants told with music and dance, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. at 8 p.m. $10-$40. 310.506.4522

FRI., JAN. 24

PAINTING WORKSHOPThe Malibu Senior Center hosts a silk painting workshop, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd. at 1 p.m. $25. 310.456.2489 ext. 357

POETRY READINGLocal poets will read, at Bank of Books, 29169 Heathercliff Rd. at 7 p.m. 310.457.5699

SAT., JAN. 25

BASEBALL GAMEThe Pepperdine baseball program will host the 2014 John Scolinos Alumni Game in honor of the coaching legend, at Pepperdine University’s Eddy D. Field Stadium, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. at 1 p.m. 310.506.4333

ROCK THE DOCKMalibu Farm Café hosts dinner and a night of swing, salsa, disco and ballroom dancing, 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy. at 7 p.m. $15. 760.238.1498

CONCERTPepperdine University Center for the Arts presents a concert by Grammy-winning vocalist Mavis Staples, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific

Coast Hwy. at 8 p.m. $10-$45. 310.506.4522

SUN., JAN. 26

ANNUAL MEETINGThe Pacific Palisades Democratic Club will hold its annual meeting featuring addresses by Congressman Henry Waxman, Assemblymember Richard Bloom and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, at Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Rd., Pacific Palisades, at 2 p.m. 310.230.2084

WED., JAN. 29

STORY TIMEThe Malibu Public Library hosts a winter story time session for baby/toddlers with play and preschool with craft, 23519 Civic Center Way, at 11 a.m. (also 3:30 p.m. and Feb. 5) 310.456.6438

LECTURE SERIESThe Charles Green Memorial History & Current Series continues as Larry Jones hosts a lecture about 19th century American history and South Africa’s anti-Apartheid move-ment, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. at 6:45 p.m. 310.457.7505

SPIRIT OF UGANDADancers, singers, drummers and musicians come together to bring a message of hope with a con-cert performance, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. at 7:30 p.m. $10-$35. 310.506.4522

THURS., JAN. 30

LECTUREDavid Hazony presents a special lec-ture on “The Ten Commandments: How Our Most Ancient Moral Text Can Renew Modern Life,” at Pepperdine University’s Elkins Auditorium, 24255 Pacific Coast

Hwy. at 4 p.m. [email protected]

FRI., JAN. 31

FILM FESTIVALThe fifth annual REELSTORIES FilmFest showcases student films and feature length documentaries, at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre and Mullin Town Square, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. at 6 p.m. [email protected]

CONCERTThe Malibu Friends of Music pres-ents “Love and Dissonance,” a birthday celebration for Mozart, at Montgomery Arts House for Music and Architecture, 6307 Busch Dr. at 7:30 p.m. (also Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.) $25. 310.589.0295

SAT., FEB. 1

STORY TIMEAshley Monaghan hosts story time and a singing performance of “A Little Goes a Long Way,” at Bank of Books, 29169 Heathercliff Rd. at 10:30 a.m. 310.457.5699

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMThe City of Malibu and Freedom Road Project Malibu host the first annual “End Human Trafficking Day” event, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. at 11 a.m. 310.457.7505

ART SHOWThe Malibu Student Art Show will be on display to showcase local students’ work, at Malibu Art Barn, 3939 Cross Creek Rd. at 4 p.m. (and Feb. 2) 310.456.2789 ext. 350

ONGOING

PLAY“Belfry,” a play by Billy Roche and directed by Veronica Brady opens Jan. 31 and runs through March 9, at Malibu Playhouse, 29243 Pacific

Coast Hwy. 323.960.7711

ART EXHIBITThe “Oceans II” exhibit, featuring more than 40 oil paintings of coastal Malibu and Big Sur, will be on display through Feb. 10, at Malibu Lumberyard Gallery, 3939 Cross Creek Rd. 310.317.1918

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UPPreregistration and RSVPs have opened for Juan Cabrillo’s Annual Kindergarten Round-up taking place on Feb. 26 at Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, 30237 Morning View Dr. 310.457.0360 ext. 60-131

CERT CLASSESThe Community Emergency Response Team program offers classes Wednesdays through Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at Malibu City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd. 310.456.2489 ext. 260

DANCE LESSONSLearn how to ballroom, salsa, swing and country western dance on Mondays through Feb. 3, at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy. $18. 760.238.1498

ART EXHIBITGraffiti artist, Mr. Brainwash, has pieces on display until Jan. 31, at Wall Street Malibu Pop-up, 3832 Cross Creek Rd., 310.456.2809

ART EXHIBITWayne Thiebaud’s prints and draw-ings are on display, at Pepperdine University’s Federick R. Weisman Museum of Art, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy. through March 30. 310.506.4055

MEDITATION CLASSThe Malibu Senior Center offers a

meditation class on Wednesdays, at the Malibu Senior Center, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 12 p.m. $5. 310.456.2489

LISTENING POSTListening sessions are offered by volunteers trained in interpersonal communication skills and co-coun-seling to provide an opportunity to speak aloud feelings confiden-tially, at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. Tuesdays, at 7 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, at 2 p.m. 310.457.7505

RECYCLE EVENTThe City of Malibu conducts a com-bined recycle event, where residents can drop off used motor oil, water-based paint, electronics and other items for proper recycling, on the third Saturday of even-numbered months, at City Hall, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 10 a.m. 310.456.2489 ext. 286

ROTARY CLUBMeets Wednesdays at Pepperdine University’s Drescher Graduate Campus Learning Center Room, LC 152, 24255 PCH, at 11:30 a.m. maliburotary.org

GARDEN CLUBThe Malibu Garden Club meets every month on the first Wednesday at Point Dume Club House, 29500 Heathercliff Dr., at 7 p.m. 310.457.3860

TOWNSHIP COUNCILThe Malibu Township Council meets the second Thursday of each month at Malibu City Hall’s Zuma Room, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd., at 7 p.m. malibutownshipcouncil.org

LIONS CLUBMeets the first and third

Wednesdays of the month at Duke’s Malibu, 21150 PCH, at 7:30 p.m. malibulionsclub.com

OPTIMIST CLUBThe club meets at Pepperdine’s Fireside Room, 24255 PCH, most Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. 310.456.3507

KIWANIS CLUBMeets second and third Thursdays of the month, at various locations, 7 p.m. 310.589.9266

FARMERS MARKETCornucopia Foundation’s market takes place on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Civic Center parking lot, 23519 Civic Center Way. mali-bufarmersmarket.net

BOOK DISCUSSIONMalibu book discussion group meets Wednesdays, at Point Dume Clubhouse, 1 p.m. 310.456.6139

ORCHID SOCIETYThe Malibu Orchid Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, at Pacific Palisades Women’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave., in Pacific Palisades, at 7 p.m. 310.456.7460

CPR/FIRST AID CLASSCPR or First Aid classes, at City Hall, 23815 Stuart Ranch Rd., second Wednesday of every month, $25, pre-registration with Brad Davis required at 310.456.2489 ext. 260

WOMEN AND CHILDREN BIBLE STUDYThe nondenominational group, Community Bible Study, is study-ing the book of Hebrews, at Malibu Presbyterian Church, 3324 Malibu Canyon Rd., at 10 a.m. malibu.cbsclass.org

PEACE MEDITATIONA weekly “Meditation for Peace” takes place, open to all forms of meditation, Tuesdays at 7 p.m., in the Mayhugh Room at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr. [email protected]

MEDITATION GROUPOpen meditation group near Webb Way every Thursday evening, in Malibu., at 7:30 p.m. 310.456.3591

CHURCH SERVICESMalibu United Methodist Church hosts worship service, Sundays at 10:30 a.m., at Malibu United Methodist Church, 30128 Morning View Dr., 310.457.7505

AVERI • MALIBU’S RESIDENT PSYCHIC®Accurate & Astounding

In Person and Telephone Readings By Appointment

For more than four decades, thousands of people have

sought AVERI’s guidance and motivation for career and personal excellence. Now you too can join with two recent U.S. Presidents, celebrities and ordinary people with extra ordinary dreams who have been enriched by AVERI’s powerful insights for peace, pros-perity and good health.

(310) 457-3157

Visa/MC/AE AcceptedAveri Torreswww.averi.com

ENERGY MUSE CUSTOM SACRED GEMSTONE JEWELRY AT AVERI.COM

Calendar events are scheduled in advance and may be subject to change. Submission deadline is Tuesday at 10 a.m. Please e-mail submissions to The Malibu Times, c/o

Calendar Editor, to [email protected], or fax to 310.456.8986. only events with a connection to malibu will be considered.

FOR INFORMATION CALL

310.589.9266

MALIBU ROTARY CLUB11:30 P.M.

WednesdaysPepperdine University

www.maliburotary.org

FUN, FELLOWSHIP, SERVICE

WORLDWIDE.

Photo by Dylan Hayes“Belfry” opens at the Malibu Playhouse Jan. 31 and runs through March 9.

• Pumping• Complete Service,

Trouble Shooting• Inspection for

Operators Permit• Installation of

Treatment Systems, Monitoring of Systems

• Maintenance Program for all Systems

310.305.9900

The Santa Monica Community College District is seeking applications from District residents interested in being appointed to a vacant seat on the Board of Trustees until the next regularly scheduled Board election in November 2014 when a new four-year term will be filled.

The seven-member Board of Trustees, elected by voters in the Santa Monica Community College District, is the governing body for Santa Monica College, which serves approximately 33,000 students and provides vital educational services to communities in the region. The Santa Monica Community College District encompasses Santa Monica and Malibu.

Eligibility. To be eligible, an individual must be at least 18 years old, must be a resident of the Santa Monica Community College District, must be a registered voter, and must not be disqualified from holding civil office by the Constitution or any law of the state.

Responsibilities. The Board is seeking candidates who have the ability and time to fulfill the responsibilities of being a trustee, which include:

> Participating fully in the work of the Board, including attending all meetings and some college events, studying issues and agenda items, and participating in trustee education programs.

> Being knowledgeable about the communities served by the college and be willing to act on behalf of and for the benefit of those communities.

> Being committed to community colleges and their missions, as well as understanding educational, social and economic policy issues.

> Engaging in balancing the needs of a variety of diverse groups and being able to build consensus.

> Hiring the Superintendent/President.

> Ensuring the fiscal health and sustainability of the college.

> Participating as one member of the Board and supporting the Board’s authority as a whole.

Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are scheduled on the first Tuesday of each month and are held in the Board Room (Business Building Room 117) at 7:00 p.m. (5:30 p.m. if there is a closed session scheduled).

Criteria. Following are possible criteria that the Board of Trustees will use to select an appointee:

> Interest in and commitment to service to the community;

> Interest in and commitment to public education and student learning;

> Knowledge about and commitment to the role and mission of community colleges in the communities they serve and in the context of all higher education;

> Willingness and ability to represent those who live in the service area, mindful of the perspectives of diverse constituencies;

> Willingness to advocate the District and its interests to the community and state;

> Knowledge and background related to the issues considered by the Board (e.g. community needs, funding, education, district operations);

> Ability to work as a member of a public governing Board; understands that the Board, not the individual trustees, has authority;

> Ability to articulately express perspectives and respect the perspectives of others;

> Willingness to work cooperatively with others and in partnership with the Superintendent/President;

> Time and energy necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of being a trustee;

> Willingness and time to engage in ongoing professional development;

> Commitment to fulfill the ethical and legal responsibilities of trusteeship, unencumbered by private agendas; and/or

> Qualities, background, and stature that will enhance the standing of the District in the community.

Applications. Application materials can be found by following a link on the SMC home page (www.smc.edu) under Hot Topics to the Board Vacancy page. Applications (hard copy or electronic) must be received by January 24, 2014 at 5 p.m. to:

The Office of the Board of TrusteesSanta Monica CollegeMail: 1900 Pico Blvd.Via Email to: [email protected] Deliver: 2714 Pico BoulevardSanta Monica, CA 90405

Appointment to Fill Vacancy. The Board will make the appointment at its regular meeting on February 4, 2014. For further information, please contact the SMC District Office at (310) 434-4402.

SMC BOARD SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR VACANT TRUSTEE POSITION

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