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2007 CALABASAS
RELAY FOR LIFE CANCER WALK |
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 The
Calabasas Relay for Life is a 24 hour team event that raises funds
for the American Cancer
Society beginning on June 23, 2007 at 9:00a.m. and ending on June
24, 2007 at 9:00a.m. The event will again take place at the Calabasas
High School Stadium. The Relay is a chance for the community to come
together to raise awareness of cancer, celebrate survivors, remember
those lost to the disease, and raise funds to fight cancer through
research,
education, advocacy and patient services.
 Anyone
is welcome to participate by starting a team, joining an existing team
or simply
donating to a team that is already set-up. Teams are currently
forming from local businesses, student groups and residents and members
are raising funds which can be
donated securely online or by check.
For more information about Calabasas Relay for Life, to create or join a
team or to
donate, please visit the
official website. |
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4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR TICKETS AND INFORMATION |
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 The City of
Calabasas is proud to once again host the community’s July Fourth
Fireworks Spectacular at Calabasas High School on Wednesday, July 4,
2007 from 5:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.
Tickets for the
Fireworks Spectacular officially go on sale on Friday, June 1,
2007. Gates will open at Calabasas High School at 5:00p.m. and the
fireworks will begin at 9:00p.m. The event sells out each year so get
your tickets early and come to Calabasas High school for a magical
evening to celebrate the 4th of July. Tickets can be purchased at the
Tennis & Swim Center and de Anza Park. Tickets are $10 per person and
children under 2 years of age are admitted free! Parking is
included in the price of admission.
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. Beginning
as early as 5:00p.m. on July 4th, access to the area will only be
granted to residents from the neighborhood (i.d. required), event
ticket holders and "Neighborhood Pass" holders.
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 between June 1 and 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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LAS
VIRGENES CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT FULLY FUNDED |
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 The
California Coastal Conservancy has approved a grant application
submitted by the City for $326,850 to finance the
Las Virgenes Creek Restoration Project. These funds, coupled with
$187,250 from the Department of Water Resources and $515,000 from the
State Water Resource Control Board, allow the City to go forward with
the long-planned creek restoration. Calabasas has worked for years to
raise these funds to restore a segment of Las Virgenes Creek to its
native condition and re-establish the ecosystem and tributary to the
Malibu Creek and Lagoon.
 The
Las Virgenes Creek Restoration Project includes creek water quality
enhancement, the creation of footpaths and trails, wildlife
protection, public outreach and education and the restoration of an
environmentally harmonious water channel. In 1977, over 250 linear
feet of Las Virgenes Creek between Highway 101 and the Agoura Road
Bridge was lined with concrete which has since degraded and polluted
the natural habitat. The Malibu Creek Watershed provides habitats for
numerous species including steelhead trout, the southwestern pond
turtle, Arroyo toad, Pacific tree frog, American goldfinches, song
sparrows, coyotes, mountain lions. Once complete, the Las Virgenes
Creek Restoration Project will have a regional impact on policy for
urban stream restoration in the Santa Monica Mountains.
With sufficient project funding secured, the City now plans to put the
project out for bidding with hopes of a work start date sometime in
July. |
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12TH
ANNUAL CALABASAS WINE TASTING & SILENT AUCTION |
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 The
12th annual Calabasas Wine Tasting and Silent Auction will be held
on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 from 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. at the Calabasas
Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada in Calabasas. The event, sponsored by
the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, will feature
distinctive wine
varietals from around the world, an array of hors d’oeuvres, a full
Silent Auction featuring a variety of gifts, and a special
Mini-Martini Bar hosted by the Country Club. In addition, for a
small charge, light food and drinks will be served indoors after the
tasting in the Country Club lounge.
Tickets for the event
are $40 and reservations can be made through the Calabasas Chamber of
Commerce. For more information, please call (818) 222-5680. |
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CALABASAS
CHOSEN AS ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD FINALIST |
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 The City of
Calabasas is competing as one of 21 finalists in the
2007
All-America City Award program produced by the
National Civic League
on Thursday, June 7, 2007. The All-America City Awards recognize
exemplary community vision, collaborative problem solving and
inclusiveness to meet local challenges. After reviewing a detailed
written application submitted by the City, and those from cities
across the nation, the National Civic League notified City staff that
Calabasas has been named a finalist. Calabasas will compete with
communities from throughout the United States for one of the 10
All-America City Award designations to be announced on June 8 at the
Marriott Anaheim in Anaheim, California. Additional information
about the All-America City Award can be found
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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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SOURCES OF
POLLUTION IN LAS VIRGENES CREEK |
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 The
Environmental Services Division of the City of Calabasas recently
completed a project investigating the potential sources of pollution
affecting Las Virgenes Creek. Water samples and field measurements
were taken from the creek, storm drains, tributary streams, and other
locations that could be linked to pollution levels. The most visible
pollutant, litter, is derived mainly from urban runoff and illegal
dumping. Graffiti vandals leave behind used paint cans, regardless if
they are empty or full. High water flows carry the litter downstream,
delivering toxic material into the water. The bulk of the trash
collected consists of materials such as beverage containers and
newspapers, which can easily be disposed of properly and recycled.
Bacteria and selenium are pollutants of most concern
because they have the potential to directly harm humans and wildlife.
Unusually high levels of coliform were found in storm drains
throughout the City as well as Las Virgenes Creek and East Las
Virgenes Creek well upstream from any urban influence. These results,
however, do not necessarily indicate the presence of fecal
contamination. Coliform may be present due to entry of soil or organic
matter into the water or simply conditions suitable for the growth of
various types of coliform. The highest selenium (and nitrogen) levels
were found in groundwater samples and in storm drains that carried
only groundwater seepage and no surface runoff. Selenium is most
likely derived from the area’s soil and bedrock, and levels of
 selenium appear to be highly influenced by the amount of
nitrogen in the water. The presence of nitrogen in groundwater
suggests that it is not from urban runoff, but is instead possibly a
legacy from the area’s past farming activities.
Cal State Los Angeles’ hydrogeology professor Dr. Barry
Hibbs is monitoring water quality in streams throughout the Santa
Monica Mountains for the National Park Service and is conducting his
own investigation on Las Virgenes Creek. This and other additional
studies are generating more data that will further define the causes
of pollution in Las Virgenes Creek and will point to ways we can
prevent further pollution. More analysis of this data will be needed
to gain a thorough understanding of influences on water quality in
Calabasas’ major waterway. |
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E-WASTE
COLLECTION EVENTS,
PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING
& SENIOR TRASH PICK-UP RATES |
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 The City is
holding a free electronic waste collection on Saturday, June 2, 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, June 9, 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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MYSTERY
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CALABASAS TENNIS & SWIM CENTER |
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 Grab a
beach chair, break out the swim noodle and start the weekend with a
free "Mystery Movie Night" at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center on
Friday, June 29, 2007. The movie is a secret but the evening is
guaranteed to be entertaining. Seating is limited and free
tickets are now available at the Tennis & Swim Center. Doors
open at 6:00p.m. The evening of summer fun and relaxation
includes raffles and prizes before the film begins at 8:30p.m.
Please note that no outside food is permitted and the event is alcohol
and tobacco free. Questions about the event? Please call (818)
222-2782. |
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TRAILS
MASTER PLAN PUBLIC HEARING |
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 The Calabasas City Council will hold a public hearing on the Trails
Master Plan on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 7:30p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at 26135 Mureau Road, Calabasas. The Trails Master
Plan is a long-range trail planning document that will be used in
guiding the creation and maintenance of a city-wide trail network.
Although most of the trails shown in the Master Plan are already in
existence in one form or another, some are proposed new trails.
Please note that the alignments and locations shown for new trails on
the Master Plan are approximate and advisory only, and in cases where
a proposed new trail shown on the map may be located on or near a
property, the alignment shown is merely the preferred trail alignment
and does not mean that a trail will be built at that exact location.
The Master Plan is not intended to show precise alignments or
locations of physical improvements. Precise locations will be
developed on a case-by-case basis following appropriate review
procedures for each new trail. Before any new trail could be
constructed, the City would work closely with the affected property
owners to secure appropriate trail easements.
Copies of the
Trails Master Plan are on file at the Planning Division at City Hall
and are available for public review on the City’s web page at:
www.cityofcalabasas.com.
The revised Trails Map will be posted on June 10, 2007.
Please contact Joyce Parker-Bozylinski at (818) 878-4242, ext. 235
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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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REQUIREMENTS FOR HAULING WASTE IN CALABASAS |
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 According
to Calabasas Ordinance No. 2004-192, Section 8.16.040: No person shall collect
and/or dispose of Municipal Solid Waste or Recyclable Materials in the
City without having first been issued a solid waste collection Permit.
Upon these terms and conditions, it is pertinent that any hauler
intending to conduct business within the City of Calabasas boundaries
must apply for and receive a permit. Illegal hauling operations
will not be tolerated in Calabasas and all prohibited haulers will have
their bins towed and cited, at their own expense. To avoid any such
incidents, we ask that all haulers abide by the stated ordinance.
For more information about the city’s solid waste
ordinance and the requirements of legally operating in Calabasas, please
visit the
City of Calabasas website or contact the Environmental Services
Assistant at (818) 878-4225, ext. 314. |
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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 will be providing revised
public transportation services
during the summer. Line 1 will continue unchanged. The existing routes
of Line 2 – Line 11 are being consolidated and revised to improve
overall service. The new routes will be Line 2, Line 3 and Line 4. These
three routes will provide looping service in segments of the City during
peak hours only. The service of Line 2 will include a stop in Agoura
Hills in front of Willow Elementary. This revised public transit service
will also benefit the local schools hosting summer school and riders
attending the summer camps. The service will be provided at no cost to
the riders. The revised routes and schedules are available for viewing
and downloading under the
Public Works Department website. |
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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. 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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