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CALABASAS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER |
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 The
Calabasas Pumpkin Festival, presented by the
City of
Calabasas, the
Calabasas
Chamber of Commerce and the
Calabasas Arts Council, is scheduled to take place on Sunday,
October 22, 2006 from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. at
Juan Bautista de Anza Park in Calabasas. The family-oriented,
fall festival will feature carnival games, arts & crafts, live
entertainment, delicious food and beverages, and a fun zone with
inflatable rides. The main attractions at the Pumpkin Festival, of
course, will be the pumpkin-related activities. There will be a
pumpkin patch, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, a
pumpkin pie eating competition and a seed spitting contest.
A website has
been created for the Calabasas Pumpkin Festival and can be found at
www.calabasaspumpkinfestival.com.
The
site features general information about
the festival, a section for vendors to apply for exhibition space at
the event, an antique car show page with an application for interested
car show participants and a contact page for general festival
inquiries. For more information about the Calabasas Pumpkin Festival,
please call the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce at (818) 222-5680. |
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SPOTLIGHT
THE ARTS BARN DANCE |
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 The
Spotlight the Arts Foundation and the Leonis Adobe Association
will be presenting a special benefit for the development of a
performing arts center in Calabasas. A "Family Barn Dance"
featuring "Rider of the Purple Sage" will take place on Saturday,
September 16, 2006 from 5:30p.m. to 11:00p.m. at the Leonis Adobe
Museum located at 23537 Calabasas Road in Calabasas. The event will be
emceed by television personality Stephanie Edwards and feature western
dance instruction by Kathy Bailey and a family sing-along with
Rattlin' Ralph, tunesmith of the Old West.
Tickets are
$75.00 for adults, $45 for seniors and students, $15.00 for children
ages 6-12 and admission
for children under 5 is free! For tickets or
more information, please call (818) 725-2978 or email
info@spotlightthearts.org.
Tickets will be available at the door. |
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SCHOOL BACK IN SESSION |
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The
Las Virgenes Unified School District is back in session.
Please remember to drive safely, especially in and around school
zones. The speed limit in these areas is still 25 miles per hour and
the Sheriff's department will issue tickets to speeders. School hours
range from between 7:00a.m. and 3:00p.m., with some exceptions and
after-school activities taking place beyond these hours. Please be
aware of school schedules and increased vehicular and pedestrian
traffic around schools, plan accordingly and be patient. |
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WALK TO
SCHOOL DAY |
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 Calabasas students and
parents will be walking to school together on Wednesday, October 4, 2006
during Walk to School Day which takes place between 7:30a.m. and 8:00a.m. Part of International Walk to School Week, Walk to School Day is
an opportunity for parents and their children to take advantage of
cooler weather by walking to and from school during daylight hours while
reducing traffic and increasing exercise levels.
Participating schools include A.C. Stelle Middle School, Bay Laurel
Elementary School, Lupin Hill Elementary School and Chaparral Elementary
School.
So make a change, form a walk-pool in your neighborhood and make a
healthy decision for your family by walking to school. |
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FALL RECREATION BROCHURE |
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 The
2006 Fall
Recreation Brochure is now
available. The brochure features detailed information about
adult and youth classes, senior citizen programs, community news and
information, sports activities and much more. Remember, you can also
register for classes online!
The City of
Calabasas has a whole new line up of Parent and Child classes this
Fall along with a lot more fun and exciting classes for Adults and
Youth. Parent and child classes will now be offered Tuesday through
Thursday mornings at De Anza Park for parents and children ages
newborn to 4 years. Skateboarding has made a comeback at Gates Canyon
Park for youth ages 6-12. De Anza Park introduces C.A.T.S ~ Creative
Acting Theatre School Thursday’s for children ages 4-13. Come “Dance
It Up With Cheer”, “Tap”, or “Ballet” at de Anza Park on Tuesdays.
Fall enrichment classes at Lupin Hill and Chaparral Elementary will
begin the week of September 25th, keep a look out for a few
new additions. A.C Stelle introduces youth Indoor Soccer & Basketball
as well as 24 Form Tai Chi for adults. Have fun while you
tighten and tone your body through Belly Dance Basics. For more
information please contact the Community Services Department at (818)
880-6461. |
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E-WASTE
COLLECTION EVENTS
& COMPOSTING INFORMATION |
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 The
city is holding a free electronic waste collection on Saturday,
September 2, 2006 at the future Calabasas Civic Center site located at Park
Sorrento behind the Commons shopping center from 10:00a.m - 3:00p.m.
Acceptable items include but are not limited to CD players, laptops
and personal computers, microwave ovens, printers, radios, stereos,
telephones, and VCR’s.
Also on Saturday, September 9, 2006 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 10:00a.m - 2:00p.m. For more
information, please contact the City of Calabasas Recycling and Solid
Waste Coordinator at (818) 878-4225.
Backyard Composting is a great natural way to manage household waste.
There will be a free composting workshop on Saturday, September 23,
2006 from 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. at Gates Canyon Park
(map)
in Calabasas.
A webpage has
been set up by the County of Los Angeles Public Works detailing
the basics of composting. |
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GRIEF
RECOVERY OUTREACH PROGRAM |
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 The Friends of the
Calabasas Library, in affiliation with the
Grief
Recovery Institute, will be starting a Grief Recovery Outreach
Program for people who want to move beyond a death, divorce or other
loss in their life. The outreach program will guide participants
through a process designed to resolve loss issues and offer assistance
in moving beyond grief. The program is hosted by the Friends of
the Calabasas Library and will be conducted by Alan B. Unger, a
certified grief recovery specialist and President of Critical Capital
Management, Inc. There will be twelve sessions held on Tuesday
evenings from 7:00p.m. to 8:45p.m. beginning September 19, 2006.
Sessions will take place at the
Calabasas Library and participation is limited to the first
sixteen registrants. The cost is $350 and Friends of the
Calabasas Library members receive a $25 discount. All proceeds
go directly to the Friends non-profit organization and are
deductible to the extent allowable by law. For more information
or to register, please call (310) 506-4046. |
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CALABASAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR HONORED |
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 Calabasas
Community Development Director Maureen Tamuri was honored by the San
Fernando Valley Business Journal with a “Woman of Distinction” Award for
service in government. The award was presented at fifth annual “Women
Who Mean Business” luncheon on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at the Warner
Center Marriott Hotel in Woodland Hills. The event featured nine
categories to “honor outstanding achievements made by women in business”
in the greater San Fernando Valley region.
“The
City Council and staff of the City of Calabasas are extremely proud that
Maureen has been commended for her outstanding work in economic
development and community planning,” said Mayor Dennis Washburn. “It is
wonderful that the San Fernando Valley region recognizes her
contributions to the quality of life in the wider community.”
Maureen Tamuri has displayed exceptional leadership in heading the
development and planning operations of the City since joining Calabasas
in April 2004. Her tenacity, expertise and enthusiasm have resulted in
greater efficiency in the City’s issuing of permits, prudent community
development and steadfast stewardship of the City’s Civic Center
project. “I’ve receive so many compliments from residents about how
professional and efficient our Planning Department is and I think a lot
of that comes from the leadership Maureen provides,” said Calabasas City
Councilmember Mary Sue Maurer. Prior to joining the City of
Calabasas, Maureen worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District,
the City of Los Angeles and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
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THE DO'S
AND DON'TS OF SIGN PLACEMENT IN THE CITY OF CALABASAS |
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 The
Calabasas Planning Department would like to remind residents about City
policy as detailed in the Calabasas Municipal Code regarding the
placement of signs within the City.
Please refer to the following chart for a summary of the "do's and
don'ts" of sign placement:
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DO
consult the Calabasas Municipal Code section 17.30 before erecting
your sign. This section of the code will outline the types of signs
that are allowed, as well as applicable design standards and
criteria. |
DON’T
erect your sign without having consulted the Calabasas Municipal
Code for information regarding allowed signs, design standards and
criteria. |
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DO
visit City Hall to obtain a permit before erecting your sign. |
DON’T
erect your signs without having obtained the proper permits from
City Hall. |
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You may demonstrate your civic pride
and political convictions at election time with signs that conform
to City standards (17.30.030). DO be sure to remove these
signs immediately following the election. |
DON’T
place cardboard, plastic, or other temporary signs on telephone
poles, light poles, etc. These temporary signs are not permitted
under any circumstance and will be removed. |
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If you are trying to sell your
property, DO place temporary real estate signs that conform
to City standards (17.30.030) only on your property.
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DON’T
place temporary real estate signs such as “for sale” or “open house”
in the street or sidewalk. |
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If your business is located within a
multi-tenant center, together with other business tenants, most
likely you and your neighboring tenants have similar signs. DO
consult your landlord regarding the approved sign program for the
entire commercial center before committing to any new sign. Have
your landlord sign the City’s Sign Permit Application before
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place neon or flashing light signs in your windows, or erect a
billboard, pole sign, or any type of “off-site advertising.” These
types of signs are not allowed per section 17.30.040. |
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DO
call City Hall and speak with a Planner if you have any questions.
They can assist you in preparing your application and understanding
what is permitted. |
Questions?
Please contact the City's Planning Department at (818) 878-4225. |
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FREE
MOVIE AT THE CALABASAS LIBRARY IN OCTOBER |
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 Come to the
Calabasas Library on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. and
enjoy a screening of a popular anime film. The movie is rated PG-13.
Admission is FREE and refreshments will be served but please note that
no one under the age of 13 will be admitted without an adult. For
further information, please contact Karilyn Steward, Youth Services
Librarian, at (818) 225-7617. |
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LOCAL EVENTS IN THE
ARTS |
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 Will Geer Theater
Kid's Concert Series - The Will Geer Theater,
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA
Wildworks Critters - Animals, Music and tune or two by
Mollie
Hogal and Mike Martsolf
Sunday, September 3 at 11:00a.m.
Admission: $8.00
For more information, call (310) 455-3723
Conejo
Players Theatre
- Thousand
Oaks
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Book by
Burt Shevelove and
Larry Gelbart
Music and Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim
Produced by
special arrangement with Music Theatre Int'l
Through September 23
Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00p.m.
Sunday Matinees at 2:00p.m.
Madrid Theatre
- Canoga
Park
September 2006 Calendar
Scherr Forum Theatre - Thousand Oaks
September 2006 Calendar
Stage Door
Theatre - Agoura Hills
Caught in the Net (sequel to Run For Your
Wife)
By Ray Cooney/
Directed by Mine Monteleone
Through September 16 - Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00p.m.
September 10 - Sunday Matinee at 2:00p.m.
For reservations, please call (818) 889-5209. |
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WHAT'S ON CTV? |
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.
Premiering this month
on CTV:
Calabasas, A Living History
(View this program anytime with CTV Archiving)
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 Calabasas,
A Living History - Join host John Loesing as he
explores the history of Calabasas and the people who
helped make it a City.
In this episode, Loesing interviews Don and Robin
Gensley Mitchell, long time Calabasas residents.
Tune it to hear stories of the early days of Calabasas,
the Juan de Anza Heritage Association, and take a tour
of the Mitchell's residence, Orion Ranch in Calabasas.
Don and Robin Gensley Mitchell,
longtime Calabasas residents
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Visit the
CTV Channel Guide for a complete listing of
programming.
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CALABASAS
MEETINGS |
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 City
Hall will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day
holiday.
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
August, please visit our
Calendar Page. |
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