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FIRE SEASON IS HERE EARLY! |
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 Summer is approaching
fast in Calabasas and the temperatures are soaring. This is a
good time to make sure that you've taken proper fire precautions in
your home and workplace.
For information on fire preparation, brush clearance and how to stay
safe in the event of a fire, contact the
LA County Fire Department at (323)
881-2411. |
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CITY
WELCOMES NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR |
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 Maureen Tamuri is the city’s newly-hired Community Development
Director, who joined us on April 19, 2004 from the city of
Los Angeles. With a background in architecture, public
transportation service, and parks and recreation, Maureen brings her
innovation and love for city operations to Calabasas. She has
already taken an
active role in helping to achieve the construction of our new Civic
Center and says that she is looking forward to working with our Councilmembers and getting to
know everyone in our city. |
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TRAFFIC
BUSTERS TO AWARD CHILDREN |
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If your children have been participating in the “Walking Warriors”
program at Chaparral, Bay Laurel, and Lupin Hill elementary
schools, be sure to
come to the Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting on
Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
There will be a special Traffic Busters Awards Ceremony for
the children who participate in these programs which help
reduce traffic and pollution in our city, and foster an
appreciation for the fresh air and exercise enjoyed by walking
to school. For additional information call (818)
878-4225 and ask for the Traffic and Transportation Department. |
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SMART
GARDENING WORKSHOP |
 April showers bring May flowers! Springtime is here and if you want
your gardens to look their best, come to the free Smart Gardening
Workshop on Saturday, May 8 at
Gates Canyon Park. The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m.
to 11:00
a.m., and will give you tips on how to save time and money, improve
your yard and garden, recycle yard waste and kitchen scraps, and
reduce waste going to our landfills. Come ready to learn other
valuable gardening skills such as backyard composting, worm composting,
and grass recycling. All these techniques will save water and
help prevent fires. Best of all, you will have a chance to win a
free backyard composting bin or a worm composting bin with
complimentary worms.
For additional information contact the County of
Los
Angeles Department of Public Works at 1(888) CLEAN LA. |
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HAZARDOUS
WASTE CLEAN UP |
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 If
you have any hazardous waste materials that you want to get rid of in
a safe way, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection program is here
to help. Bring your items to
Calabasas City Hall, 26135 Mureau Road, on the second
Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Waste will
also be
collected at other local sites throughout the month. The
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works will collect used
oil, oil filters, anti-freeze, and latex paint for free. For more
information on recycling locations and reducing hazardous waste at
home
click here. |
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get out in the fresh air and
join Walking Wednesdays |
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 In
an effort to cut down on the traffic jams that occur in front of
Calabasas schools every morning and afternoon, the City Council has
proclaimed the first Wednesday of every month a Walking Wednesday.
On this day all students are asked to walk, bike, and/or carpool to
school. Students will receive rewards for participation as well as
exercising and spending valuable time with their friends and family.
TIPS to get out early: Make your lunch the night before;
Set
out your clothes the night before;
Put all of your homework and books in
your backpack Tuesday night.
Upcoming Walking Wednesday:
May 5, 2004
For more information
contact your school or the Calabasas
Traffic and Transportation Department at (818)878-4225. |
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COMMUNITY
GARAGE SALE |
 Did
you come across old clothes or possessions that you just don’t use
anymore while doing your spring cleaning? Now is your chance to
get rid of these things at the Annual Community Garage Sale. It
will be held on Saturday, May 15 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the
Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center. Admission is free to
the public, but participation is limited due to the popularity of this
event, so reserve your spot early! You can do this in person at
the Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, or call (818)
880-2993, or
click here
to register via the internet. |
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LEONIS ADOBE
MEMBERSHIP GARDEN PARTY |
 Mark your calendar
for the Leonis Adobe Museum May Membership party at the Calabasas Creek
Rose Garden on Saturday,
May 15 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The membership fee is $15.00 and includes
free museum admission, event discounts, and more. Family admission
packages are also available. There will be an afternoon wine and
cheese reception with entertainment following the morning’s
festivities. Please RSVP to Angela Schwanz at (818)
222-6511 or email
leonisadobe@aol.com
in order to attend this event that is sure to be a memorable one. |
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HAPPY
MOTHER'S DAY! |
 Remember that Sunday, May 9
is Mother’s Day.
"There is only one pretty child
in the world, and every mother has it."
Chinese Proverb
"All that I am, or hope to be, I
owe to my mother." Abraham Lincoln
"Any mother could perform the job
of several air traffic controllers with ease." Lisa Alther
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ANNUAL
POPS CONCERT |
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 Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 6
and come join the Calabasas Chamber
Orchestra for an evening of music at the 9th Annual Outdoor
Pops Concert led by
Conductor Tony Kissane. The event will be held at the Calabasas
Tennis & Swim Center, Center Court, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is
free. For more information,
click here,
or call (818) 594-4011. This event is sure to be as delightful
as always. |
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MATURE
DRIVER CLASSES |
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There's
no time like the present to refresh your driving skills. Come to
De Anza Park on Saturday, May 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
to take advantage of the Mature Driver Class. The class costs
$10.00. For registration information, call (818) 880-6461. |
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DONATE BOOKS TO
OUR TROOPS |
 If
you have extra books lying around your house that you don’t need,
consider donating them to our troops in Iraq who could use the
entertainment and relaxation. Both the Agoura Hills/Calabasas
Community Center and the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center will be
collecting your donations. Richard Robinson, a local resident,
is collecting the books and plans to deliver them to Camp Pendelton Naval Base in San Diego for shipment overseas next month.
The books must be paperback since the soldiers need to carry them
in their backpacks where space is limited. Just drop your donated
books in the specially marked containers at the Community Center or
the Tennis & Swim Center. They are much appreciated! For additional
information
call the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center at (818) 880-2993 or
the Tennis & Swim Center at (818) 222-2782. |
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LIFEGUARDING
COURSES |
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 As
summer is soon approaching, you may want to consider taking lifeguarding
lessons. The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center will be offering
courses that will train you the safe way to have summer fun.
Lessons
will be held from May 17-21 and on the 24-25 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
There is a $100 fee and an additional $50 material fee. For
more information, please call the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center at
(818) 222-2782. Hope to see you there! |
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CHAPARRAL
JOG-A-THON |
 On
Wednesday, April 7, approximately 500 students participated in the
Chaparral Jog-A-Thon fundraiser, an annual event for over 18 years.
The students walk en masse from Chaparral Elementary School to
Calabasas High School. Once at the high school, the different grades
circle the track, cheered on by their classmates in the bleachers.
Students raised over $20,000 from this year's event, which
will go to support the library, physical education programs, and art
programs at Chaparral Elementary. City staff and Pepperdine students
lent a hand on the morning of the event. A BIG “Thank You” goes to
the tireless efforts of the volunteers, staff, and kids who made this
year's jog-a-thon a great success! |
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
WORKSHOP |
 The
Calabasas Public Safety Commission, in concert with Haven Hills, Inc.
will be conducting a community workshop on domestic violence. The
workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 18 at the Agoura
Hills/Calabasas Community Center and will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Attendees will be educated on the issue of domestic violence and its
impact on the individual and the family. There will also be information on the programs and services available,
and participants will be given materials on what they can do to help.
For information on the workshop, please contact Haven Hills, Inc. at
(818) 887-7481. |
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COMMUNITY
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTED |
 Nelly deVinck and Pamela Evans were honored at the April 27
Traffic & Transportation Commission meeting with a Community
Achievement Award from Assemblywoman Fran Pavley’s office for their outstanding
work with the Walk to School Program at Lupin Hill and Bay Laurel
Elementary schools, respectively. They organized the Walk
program, which is becoming a Wednesday tradition throughout the
city, and handed out incentives to the students such as stickers,
pencils, coloring books and ice cream voucher certificates. Our
community acknowledges and truly appreciates their efforts. Thank
you so much Nelly and Pam. You did a great job! |
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WHAT'S ON CTV? |
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Be sure to tune in to CTV
on cable channel 3 in Calabasas or
online webstreaming
to watch your favorite CTV programs. New programs this month
include:
 Calabasas, A
Living History - Join host John Loesing on this new program
as he explores the history of Calabasas and the people who helped
make it a City. This month Loesing interviews Roy LaViolette
(pictured at left), chief engineer of CTV - The Calabasas
Channel. LaViolette describes his early days in radio
engineering recording for renowned artists such as Liberace and
Harry James, his memories of Pearl Harbor, and his participation in
helping the City of Calabasas incorporate. |
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Arts
- The latest show on CTV
highlights arts and culture in our creative community. This
month our host Laureen Morick visits the successful Art Festival in
its seventh year in Calabasas. Join Morick as she talks with
several renowned artists, listens to live music at the festival, and
watches the spectacular roving performers. Each month on this
program, Morick will talk with artists, restaurants, landscapers,
architects, and other members of our local, creative, and cultural
community.
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Your City, Your Issues
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This month
host John Loesing interviews Lost Hills Sheriff Captain Tom Martin and
LA County Assistant Fire
Chief Reginald Lee on public safety and fire safety issues in the
community. Don't miss this opportunity to find out tips on
keeping your home and business safe from fire during the dry and windy
weather.
(L to R) Host John Loesing
and LA County Assistant Fire Chief Reginald Lee. |
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Calabasas Teen Forum
- Join
students from Indian Hills High School as they discuss alternative
education with host Kate Anders.
(L to R) Host Kate
Anders, Melissa Wilkinson, Brandon Beechum, Matt Pink, Martine
Tendler, Vanessa Wasmund and Avi Cohen
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Visit the
CTV Channel Guide for a complete listing of
programming. |
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MEMORIAL DAY |
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 Calabasas City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 31
in observance of Memorial Day.
Have a great long weekend! |
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