NOVEMBER 2005 e.NEWS
	DATES TO REMEMBER
	CALABASAS CLASSIC 5K/10K RUNS AND NEW CAR RAFFLE
	VOTE ON NOVEMBER 8
	OPEN MIC CLUB MEETING AT CALABASAS LIBRARY
	LAS VIRGENES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGS NOW ON CTV
	FIREFIGHTERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT HONORED AT APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
	AIR FORCE ONE PAVILION OPENS IN SIMI VALLEY
	COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM'S REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
	ROCK CONCERT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
	HARRY POTTER CELEBRATION AT CALABASAS LIBRARY
	OUR COMMUNITY CELEBRATES YOUTH FESTIVAL
	SNOW SNOW SNOW DAY!
	FALL RECREATION BROCHURE
	CALABASAS UTILIZES NEW DIGITAL MAPPING PRODUCT
	NEW METRO ORANGE LINE LAUNCHED
	ADOPT-A-SENIOR PET MONTH
	E-WASTE AND USED OIL COLLECTION
	AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
	LOCAL EVENTS IN THE ARTS
	WHAT'S ON CTV
	CALABASAS MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS

Dates to Remember
November:	4 - Rock Concert at Community Center 5 - E-Waste Collection 5 - Harry Potter Event at Library 5 - Our Community Celebrates Youth Festival 6 - Topanga Symphony Free Concert 8 - Election Day 9- Open Mic Club Meeting 11 - Veterans' Day (City Hall Closed) 12 - Calabasas Classic 5k/10k 12 - Used Oil Collection 15 - America Recycles Day 24 - Thanksgiving (City Hall Closed) 25 - City Hall Closed

The 2nd annual Calabasas Classic 5k/10k runs, sponsored by the Talbert Family Foundation, will take place on Saturday, November 12.  Interested participants can register online or download a registration form. Registration will take place on Friday, November 11 from Noon - 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 12 from 6:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. at 23975 Park Sorrento in Calabasas.

The Talbert Family Foundation is also presenting a New Car Raffle and first prize is a 2006 Lexus 400H hybrid SUV valued at $55,000.  Tickets are $100 and are on sale now. The drawing to be held on November 12  at the Calabasas Classic 5k 10k Runs. 

All proceeds from the Calabasas Classic 5k/10k runs and the New Car Raffle will benefit the Calabasas Gates Canyon Park Project, L.V.S.E.P.T.A., the Celiac Disease Foundation, City of Hope, FG-Syndrome, and the Move Me/Dystonia Medical Research Foundation. 

To get more information on the raffle, please visit the Calabasas Classic homepage or download a ticket form.

On November 8, there will be a Special Municipal Election run by Los Angeles County.  In addition to state ballot Measures and School District Governing Board Elections, Calabasas will have two City Measures on the ballot (Measures C and D).  Polls in California will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The last day to register to vote in the Special Election was October 24.  Registered voters who need to find their polling place can do so online.  To get more information on the two Calabasas Measures, please visit the Calabasas Special Municipal Election page.  For all other Election information, please visit http://www.lavote.net.

Calabasas writers and poets are invited to attend an organizational Meeting for a new "Open Mic Club" at the Calabasas Library on Wednesday evening, November 9, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.  Attendees are encouraged to join the club and share original works with other writers and poets.  Anyone and everyone interested in writing is encouraged to attend!

For more information, please contact Herb Rosenkrantz at (818) 225-9309 or herbiz@charter.net.

To help inform and educate the community about the local education system, CTV has begun videotaping and televising Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) Board meetings.  The LVUSD Board recently gave their approval for the tapings and has extended gratitude to the members of the Calabasas City Council for offering this service to residents.  Calabasas staff began videotaping the meetings on October 11, for scheduled playback on CTV and on-demand web-streaming through the City of Calabasas website.  CTV has also agreed to make tapes of LVUSD Board Meetings available to neighboring cities served by the LVUSD for playback on their government access channels. 

LVUSD School Board meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Board room of the LVUSD District Office located at 4111 North Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas.  The meetings are replayed at the following times: 

All LVUSD School Board meetings will be archived and viewable anytime via the CTV on-demand web archive: http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/ctvarchives.html.

The City of Calabasas held an appreciation luncheon to say  "thank you" to the firefighters and law enforcement personnel who skillfully put down the Topanga Fire in late September.  Sponsored by Countrywide Insurance, the event took place on Saturday, October 29 at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center.  Members of the Calabasas City Council gathered, along with City Commissioners and staff , to thank the 3,000 men and women who saved area homes and businesses from the raging 24,000 acre fire.  Over 200 residents, firefighters and law enforcement personnel were also on hand to hear speeches, view a video on the fire prepared by the City's Media Department and express the City's appreciation for the heroic efforts of emergency personnel. 

The Air Force One Pavilion is now open at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.  The centerpiece of the new exhibit hall is the actual Boeing 707 plane that served as Air Force One for seven different presidents.  First used by President Nixon in 1973, "Air Force One 27000" flew over 1.3 million miles while carrying presidents on missions around the world.  The plane was disassembled and transported to the Reagan Library in 2003 and is now housed in the new Air Force One Pavilion. 

In addition to the Air Force One, the Pavilion also contains a Marine One Helicopter, a Presidential Motorcade, an original Irish Pub visited by President and Mrs. Reagan and moved from Ballyporeen, Ireland, and a majestic 200 foot wide by 60 foot tall glass wall that gives visitors a birds-eye view of Simi Valley.

President and Mrs. Bush joined Former First Lady Nancy Reagan in an official ribbon cutting ceremony (as seen on CTV) on October 21.  The pavilion is open to visitors during regular Library hours daily from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The City of Calabasas established the Community Service Grants program to recognize and support community organizations in their effort to bring invaluable services/programs to the citizens of Calabasas.  Two to three Grant Cycles will be held in Fiscal Year 2005-2006.  Grant amounts will vary, to enable the City to assist as many organizations as possible.  Preference will be given to organizations that hold a 501 c (3) designation and programs that address safety, education, and environmental issues, or increase the welfare of citizens or animals of Calabasas.   An organization may only receive one award per fiscal year.

Applications for the first grant cycle must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2005.  Applications may be mailed or brought to Calabasas City Hall, 26135 Mureau Rd., Calabasas, CA 91302. Please note that faxes and late proposals will NOT be accepted.

Grant Applications are currently available online in pdf format and can be filled out electronically or by hand.  If you have questions or are unable to access the application online, please call Shelley Thompson at (818) 878-4225.

The Calabasas/Agoura Hills Community Center will be hosting a rock concert on Friday, November 4, 2005.  Five bands will be playing Friday night and the show will start at 7:00 p.m.  Fatal Launch, Fatal Embrace, The Agalash and Francine Dancer will be supported the headlining band, Alliance.  Tickets are $7 at the door. 
Bands that are interested in playing at the Community Center during a future concert can contact Jason Barker by phone or e-mail to schedule a date and time.  All applicants must fill out a band application and submit a demo (CD or cassette tape). 

No tickets are required for any part of the event.  Everyone is welcome to come in costume.  Please contact the library for more information at 818-225-7616 ext 5. 

Please note that no one under 8 years of age may attend without an adult.

The 3rd annual Our Community Celebrates Youth (OCCY) Festival will take place on Saturday, November 5 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Juan Bautista de Anza Park.  The family-friendly festival will feature an "old-fashioned" BBQ along with live music, family fun and games, a Western stunt show, a Deputy dunk tank and safety programs presented by the Lost Hills Sheriff's Department and other health and service organizations.  For more information, please call (818) 878-1808 x4653.

"Snow Snow Snow Day" returns in December and this year's "snowfall" promises to be better than ever!  Snow Day will take place at Gates Canyon Park in Calabasas on December 4, 2005. 

Between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., thirty-five TONS of snow will be on the ground for frolicking by children of all ages.  Admission is only $5 per child ages 2-12 and children under 2 are free!  The mid-day event will also feature refreshments, pictures with Santa, and arts & crafts.  So bring your innertube, sled or saucer and get ready for snow-filled fun in southern California!  For more information, please call (818) 880-6461.

The 2005 Fall Recreation Brochure is still available online. The brochure features detailed information about adult and youth classes, senior citizen programs, community news and information, sports activities and much more.  Classes run through December and a wide variety of activities are available for all age groups.

Remember, you can also easily register for classes online! 

In August 2005, the City of Calabasas entered into a contract with Digital Map Products to provide a service subscription and sublicense agreement for the creation of an internet-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using CityGIS5.  CityGIS5 is web-based software which can provide the city with up-to-date data and aerial photography for the purpose of research and mapping.  To date, the service has been used by multiple City departments and has received extremely positive feedback.

CityGIS5 provides City staff with accurate and timely maps for projects such as up to date aerial photography, visual presentation in staff reports, historic photographic records and code enforcement.

The new Metro Orange Line was launched on October 29, 2005 with 13 stations spread across the San Fernando 101 corridor.  The Orange Line features a fleet of clean-fuel burning buses that travel parallel to the 101 and connects passengers with the Metro Red Line at North Hollywood.  Buses run about every 6 minutes during peak hours and every 12 minutes at all other times.  The closest stop for Calabasas residents is in Canoga Park at the Warner Center and parking is available a few stops east at Pierce College.  Fares are the same as other MTA bus and rail lines.    For more information about fares, schedules, stops and service updates, please visit the official Orange Line website.

November is Adopt-A-Senior-Pet month and there are plenty of adult dogs and cats who need a loving home.  Senior pets offer all the joy and companionship of younger pets and usually have the added benefit of basic training.   A shelter nearby to Calabasas is located at 29525 Agoura Road in Agoura and profiles of pets available throughout LA County shelters can also be viewed online at http://animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us.

Homeless pets can also be seen and adopted through Petfinder, an online database of animals from over 7,000 shelters and adoption organizations in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.  Petfinder also hosts a digital reference library featuring information for current and aspiring pet owners.

Two free and special waste and recycling events will be taking place in November for Calabasas residents. The city is holding a free electronic waste collection on Saturday, November 5 at the future Calabasas Civic Center site located at Park Sorrento behind the Commons shopping center from 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. Acceptable items include but are not limited to CD players, laptops and personal computers, microwave ovens, printers, radios, stereos, telephones, and VCR’s.

On Saturday, November 12, there will be a free water based paint and used oil collection event at the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center located at 23400 Park Sorrento from 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.  Through the continued dedication and recycling efforts of area residents, the Cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu, and Westlake Village recycled 56,769 pounds of household hazardous waste during the 2004-2005 fiscal year.  Residents recycled over 1,400 pounds of antifreeze, 10,850 pounds of auto batteries, 35,140 pounds of latex paint and over 9,000 pounds of oil products and filters.  The goal is to continue recycling used oil products and exceed this amount for the 2005-2006 fiscal year.  The City of Calabasas appreciates the  continued support of the community.

For more information about either collection event, please contact the City of Calabasas Recycling and Solid Waste Coordinator at (818) 878-4225.

November 15 is America Recycles Day and is a perfect time to remember that our finite natural resources are still being depleted. When a new soda can is created, for instance, the production process emits toxic gases that pollute the air, land, and water. Recycling eliminates the pollution associated with the initial stages of a product’s development, and conserves energy and the land.  In 2002, President Bush declared November 15 as America Recycles Day to encourage all Americans to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Over 70 million tons of material have been diverted away from landfills within the United States thanks to mass conservation and recycling efforts since 2002.  Collected materials are being turned into valuable resources instead of becoming waste and taking up space in landfills. These resources include many items available at grocery stores, computers, and furniture. 

The City of Calabasas has implemented various programs to aid Calabasas residents in their recycling efforts by giving prizes for the recycler of the month and by hosting city-wide collection events for battery, electronics, water based paint, and used oil.  

More than 230 million tons of solid waste is generated in America each year.  Recycling is therefore vital and necessary.  Additional efforts are needed to decrease the amount of waste produced — please become involved in America Recycles Day and continue conserving daily.

Conejo Players Theatre - Thousand Oaks
    Run for Your Wife
     November 11 - December 10
    Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 8:00 p.m.
    November 13 at 2:00 p.m. 

    Fridays
     November 19, 20, 26, 27
    December 3, 4, 10
    Sat. & Sun. at 2:00 p.m.
    December 4 at 7:00 p.m. 


Madrid Theatre - Canoga Park
    November 2005 Calendar

Scherr Forum Theatre - Thousand Oaks
     November 2005 Calendar

Stage Door Theatre - Agoura Hills
     Hay Fever
     By Noel Coward/Directed by A. J. Schuermann
     Through November 19 - Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m.
     November 13 - Sunday Matinee at 2:00 p.m.
     For reservations, please call (818) 889-5209.

Topanga Symphony at the Topanga Community House
     Free Concert
     November 6 at 3:00pm
     1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.

Be sure to tune in to CTV on cable channel 3 in Calabasas, through live online web-streaming, or watch any meeting or CTV program at ANYTIME through the new CTV archive. 

Visit the CTV Channel Guide for a complete listing of programming. 

Calabasas City Hall will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day on Friday, November 11, and for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 24 & 25.

City Council Agenda Items are available online, the Thursday prior to a City Council Meeting. Agendas for all commissions are available online the Friday prior to the commission meeting.

For a complete calendar of events and meetings during
November, please visit our Calendar Page.