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4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR! |
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The City of Calabasas will proudly host the
community’s annual
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at
Calabasas High School on Wednesday July 4, 2007. Gates open at
5:00p.m. and the amazing fireworks show begins at 9:00p.m. The
family-oriented, fun-filled event will feature live bands, a pirate
stunt show, a free kid’s play zone and the grand fireworks display
which has earned the name “Spectacular!” Tickets are limited and are
now available at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center (23400 Park
Sorrento) and Juan Bautista De Anza Park (3701
Lost Hills Road) in Calabasas. The $10 admission
price includes parking, entertainment and all activities. Children
under 2 years of age are admitted free! Handicap parking and seating
is also available. Delicious food and beverages will be offered for
sale at the site. Please note that the Fireworks Spectacular is an
alcohol and tobacco free zone. No bottles, pets or umbrellas are
permitted. Information on street closures in preparation for the
event can be found at
www.cityofcalabasas.com.
The day starts with the 30th
annual Lakeside Fun Run, sponsored in
part by the Calabasas Park Homeowners Association,
which will take place along Calabasas Lake behind the
Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center
beginning at 8:00a.m. After the Fun Run, the always popular 4th of
July Pet Show will be held at 11:00a.m. at the greenbelt adjacent to
the Tennis & Swim Center featuring pet adoptions and pet contests in
several categories. The Summer Splash Party, featuring games,
swimming, free use of tennis courts, a barbeque, music and dancing
will take place at the Tennis & Swim Center from 11:00 a.m. until 5:30
p.m.
Beginning
as early as 5:00p.m. on July 4th, access to the area for the fireworks
show will only be
granted to residents from the neighborhood (i.d. required), event
ticket holders and "Neighborhood Pass" holders. To assist in
controlling traffic flow and community safety, the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department will restrict access in the neighborhoods
surrounding the Calabasas High School area.
A list
of affected streets is available here.
Residents on streets affected by traffic flow restrictions who are
hosting an Independence Day party or get together
can get “Neighborhood Passes” for
their guests. These passes are available at
the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center
until July 3.
Guests anticipated to arrive or depart between the hours of 5:00p.m.
and 10:00p.m. will need a "Neighborhood Pass" in order to enter or
exit the barricades. Those expecting guests before or after these
times will have no problem with traffic movement. The Tennis and Swim
Center is located at 23400 Park Sorrento Rd. in Calabasas. For
information regarding how to obtain Neighborhood Passes, please call
(818) 222-2782. |
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KING
GILLETTE RANCH OPENS TO THE PUBLIC |
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 The
588-acre King Gillette Ranch, the former home of Soka University, was
officially opened to the public on June 30, 2007. After a thirty year
effort by the City of Calabasas, the
National Parks Service,
California State Parks, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and the
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority
to preserve the site in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains, the
property is now open for scheduled
bird walks, guided
history walks, campfire programs and other events.
For more information on tour times, please visit the official park
site at:
http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=670. |
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NEW
ROAD STRIPING ALONG CALABASAS ROAD IMPROVES TRAFFIC FLOW |
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 As
part of an ongoing effort to improve traffic flow in Calabasas, a new
striping pattern has recently been installed on Calabasas Road. Much
needed turn lanes have been placed in front of the Bob Smith BMW and
101 West Acura auto dealerships. The eastbound travel lane and
corresponding bike lanes have been shifted toward the dealerships to
allow for safer turning movements and to provide a legal area for
truck loading and unloading to occur. Previously, trucks carrying
newly delivered automobiles would often obscure traffic or need to
park in the roadway. The new striping should result in a safer
and more efficient traffic flow along Calabasas Road. |
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SPRING/SUMMER
RECREATION BROCHURE |
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 The
2007 Spring and Summer 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.
Registration for spring classes is also available
online.
For more information about Calabasas recreation opportunities or for
help with class registration, please call the Community Services
department at (818) 880-6461.
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4TH ANNUAL
DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT |
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 The City of
Calabasas invites the public to join the "night shift"
at the
Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center on Friday,
July 20, 2007 for 4th annual Dive-In Movie featuring the film "Night
at the Museum" starring
Ben Stiller.
Grab a towel, beach chair and a swim
noodle and join the fun. The Water's Edge Cafe will be open
during the film. Seating is limited and free tickets (one per
person) are currently available at the
Tennis and Swim Center Front Desk. Gates will open at 6:00p.m.
and the film will begin at 8:30p.m. Questions? Please call
(818) 222-2782. |
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E-WASTE
COLLECTION EVENTS |
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 The City is
holding a free electronic waste collection on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Calabasas City Hall, 26135 Mureau Road in
Calabasas 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, July 14, 2007 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.
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2ND ANNUAL
MAKE A SPLASH SWIM MEET |
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 The 2nd
Annual Make a Splash Swim Meet will be held on Saturday August 11,
2007 at the
Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center.
This fun-filled meet will feature plenty of swim contests and will be
followed by a Family BBQ where awards from the swim meet will be
handed out. Registration is $15 per child and $18 per
adult before July 20, 2007. After that, registration is $20 per child
and $25 per adult. Registration includes the swim registration fee,
refreshments during the meet, a special event t-shirt, and admission
to the BBQ and awards ceremony. Check-in for the meet begins at
noon, warm-ups begin at 2:00p.m., races start at 2:30p.m. and the BBQ
follows the last race at 6:00p.m. For more information about the
Make a Splash Swim Meet, please call (818) 222-2782. |
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CONSERVING WATER MADE EASIER WITH REBATES FOR LOW-FLUSH TOILETS |
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 The
Calabasas Environmental Commission heard a presentation in June
regarding the water conservation benefits of low-flush toilets.
Low-flush toilets have become more popular since 1992 with the
enactment of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The Act
established water-use restrictions for new toilets, showerheads, and
faucets and set a national manufacturing standard of 1.6 gallons per
flush for most toilets beginning January 1, 1994. In California, many
jurisdictions and public agencies have incentive programs to encourage
residents to replace their high volume flush toilets with low-flush or
high efficiency toilets. In a trade-in or exchange program, residents
can trade their high-volume flush toilets for low-flush toilets either
for free or for a small fee.
Residents can receive a substantial amount of money back
for purchasing and installing low-flush toilets in their homes.
The
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District offers a rebate program as
an incentive for residents to make the change. Several cities have
successfully enacted a “retrofit at resale” ordinance, in which all
home sellers must retrofit buildings with water efficient plumbing
fixtures. For more information about installing a low-flush toilet,
please call the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District at (818)
251-2200. |
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SAFE
OPTIONS FOR HOME NEEDLE DISPOSAL |
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 A
44-year-old trash collector was stuck in the leg with a needle from
someone’s trash. A year later, he started having stomach pains. His
doctor informed him that he had contracted Hepatitis C, probably from
being stuck by the needle. It’s not just trash workers who are at
risk of needle sticks – it’s also neighbors, children, janitors,
housekeepers, and pets. That’s why used needles should never be
thrown in the garbage. All needles should be treated as if they carry
a disease. If someone gets stuck with a stray needle, they’ll need
costly medical tests and experience worry about whether they have
contracted a harmful or deadly disease.
Effective September 1, 2008,
Senate Bill 1305 prohibits disposal of
home generated needles in solid waste and recycling containers. City
of Calabasas residents who need assistance with needle disposal are
encouraged to call 800-772-5657 and order the “SHARPS Disposal by Mail
System.” The system is comprised of a container in which you place
your used needles, a government approved return by mail system and
instructions for use. When the container is full, it is mailed in the
postage pre-paid return box. The waste will then be properly
documented and destroyed. For further information about this
program, or other solid waste and recycling issues, please contact the
City of Calabasas Recycling Coordinator at (818) 878-4225, ext. 314. |
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COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS PROGRAM |
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 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 each Fiscal Year. Grant amounts will vary, to
enable the City to assist as many organizations as possible. Applicants
must be a public school entity or hold a 501 c (3) designation and
benefit the community of Calabasas. An organization may only receive
one award per fiscal year.
Applications
are now being accepted for the first grant cycle of 2007-2008.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2007,
with grant awards being announced in September. Faxes and late
applications will not be accepted.
Click here to access the application.
If you received a grant in
Fiscal Year 2006-2007 and would like to re-apply in 2007-2008, you must
complete an annual report form prior to submitting your application.
The annual report form can
be found
here.
For additional information, please call Shelley Thompson at (818)
878-4225, ext. 266. |
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THE
IMPORTANCE OF POOL AND FOUNTAIN MAINTENANCE |
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 While
enjoying summertime fun at pools and upgrading lawns with fountains, it
is important to be mindful of proper water disposal. Chlorine from
swimming pool water, when discharged into the storm drain system, can be
extremely toxic to aquatic life.
In lakes, lagoons, and
fountains, the main pollutants of concern are chemical algaecides that
are added to control the development of algae. There are ways to reduce
the risk of contamination from pool and fountain water. The City's
Environmental/IGR Division has issued a helpful fact sheet on
Pool and Fountain Maintenance to help reduce
this risk of contamination.
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REVISED SUMMER PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES |
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 In a continuing
effort to reduce traffic and congestion during peak hours, the City of
Calabasas has revised the schedule for
public transportation services
during the summer. Line 1 continues unchanged and the existing routes of
Line 2 – Line 11 have been consolidated and revised to improve
overall service. The new routes are Line 2, Line 3 and Line 4. These
three routes provide looping service in segments of the City during
peak hours only. The service of Line 2 includes a stop in Agoura
Hills in front of Willow Elementary. This revised public transit service also benefits
the local schools hosting summer school and riders attending the summer
camps. The summer transportation service is provided at no cost to
riders. The revised routes and schedules are available for viewing
and downloading under the
Public Works Department website. |
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CALIFORNIA REFUND VALUE (CRV) RECYCLING REMINDER |
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 Summer is marked with high beverage consumption and also with high waste
of recyclable beverage containers. As California marks twenty years of
the biggest bottle and can recycling program in the country, consumers
will soon have an even greater incentive to recycle.
As of July 1, 2007,
the
California Refund Value (CRV) for bottles and cans purchased at
stores will increase to $0.05 for items under 24 ounces and $0.10 for
items over 24 ounces.
In
January, the CRV paid to consumers upon recycling at a center increased
to those amounts.
Most
beverages packaged in glass, aluminum and plastic -- such as soft
drinks, water, beer, sports drinks, juices and coffee and tea drinks --
are included in the CRV program. Notable exceptions are milk, wine and
distilled spirits.
For CRV recycling
locations and more CRV information, please visit
http://www.consrv.ca.gov/dor/.
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CALABASAS CLASSIC 5K/10K REGISTRATION UNDERWAY |
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 Registration
for the 2007
Calabasas Classic 5k/10k Runs is up and running. The 4th Annual
Calabasas Classic will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2007 in Calabasas
on a scenic course that is certified and sanctioned by USATF.
The first 500 registered
participants in the 5k/10k or combo races will receive a custom
embroidered race hat by HeadSweats Race Hat, a
commemorative medal (return participants receive a frequent runner pin)
and, new for 2007, Calabasas Classic Socks. Quantities will be limited
so register early.
The Calabasas Classic Raffle is back this year and better than ever.
Petrus Psychology has graciously donated a $1300 42" flat screen TV.
Tickets are only $1. To purchase raffle tickets, please email Julie
Talbert at
Julie@TalbertFamilyFoundation.org.
Early
packet pick up will be hosted by Kings Fish House located in the Commons
at Calabasas on Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10, 2007. For more
information on our events or raffle, please visit
www.CalabasasClassic.com
or
email Julie Talbert directly. Watch for more updates and don't
forget to register at
www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1382056.
Be sure and visit
www.TalbertFamilyFoundation.org
to see all the families that are being helped this year. |
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CALABASAS
MEETINGS,
HOLIDAYS AND NEW CITY
HALL HOURS ON FRIDAYS |
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 Calabasas
City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of
Independence Day.
Effective July 2, 2007, City Hall will close at 4:30p.m. on Fridays ONLY.
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
July, please visit our
Calendar Page. |
That’s all for this month.
On behalf of the Mayor,
City Council, Commissioners and the entire City Staff, have a safe and happy
4th of July.
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