Movie Under the Stars returns to Juan Bautista De Anza Park on Friday, August 1, 2008 with a screening of the family film Surf’s Up.  Surf’s Up is a 2007 Oscar nominated computer-animated “behind-the-scenes” look at the annual "Penguin World Surfing Championships."  Come out to Juan Bautista de Anza park for a family night with free games, contests and a movie about fun loving penguins. 

The games begin at 7:00p.m. and the movie will start at 8:30p.m.  Please note that there will be field seating only so bring chairs, blankets, bug spray, sweatshirts and some cash for refreshments.  Movie Under the Stars takes place at Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road in Calabasas (map), on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.  For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at 818-224-1656.

The new Calabasas Library and City Hall are open for normal business after a celebratory community open house and ribbon cutting on Sunday, July 13, 2008. The Calabasas Library is open from 10:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. from Tuesday through Thursday; 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and 12:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. on Sunday. The Library is closed on Mondays.

City Hall is open from 7:30a.m. to 5:30p.m. from Monday through Thursday and 7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. on Friday.  Please note that the City's public counter closes at 2:00p.m. on Fridays. The new phone number for City Hall is (818) 224-1600.  The phone number for the Library remains (818) 225-7616.  The Calabasas Civic Center is located at 100/200 Civic Center Way (formerly Park Centre) next to the Commons at Calabasas. The first public meeting at the new City Hall will be a City Council meeting at 7:30p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2008.  As always, the public is invited to attend.  Directions to the new Civic Center are available online.  

The City of Calabasas is pleased to present a free pop/rock concert by Fantastic Diamond, sponsored by the Marmalade Cafe, in the plaza area at the new Civic Center on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 6:00p.m.  The Civic Center is located at 100/200 Civic Center Way (formerly Park Centre) next to the Commons at Calabasas.  Free parking is available.

Fantastic Diamond is a Neil Diamond live tribute band from Oak Park featuring vocalist Kevin Hogan supported by five great musicians who together recreate the sound and feel of a Neil Diamond show.  The concert is free and Marmalade Cafe will be offering 15% on all take-out orders on August 24 ONLY with a special, printable flyer that will also be available in limited quantities at City Hall and Marmalade Cafe in Calabasas.  For more information about Fantastic Diamond, please visit their website at www.fantasticdiamond.com.

11th Annual Method FEST SEEKS STRONG FILMS

The 11th annual Method Fest independent film festival, scheduled for March 26 - April 2, 2009 in Calabasas, is looking for character and story-driven films featuring strong acting performances.   The Method Fest features American and foreign feature films and short films and is named after "The Method" school of acting, which revolutionized the approach in acting, particularly in film.  Deadlines for film submissions for the 11th annual The Method Fest are: Early Bird: October 1, 2008; Early Deadline:  December 1, 2008; and Late Entry: January 31, 2009 (all postmarked).  For film submission information and entry fees, please call (310) 535-9230 or visit the festival web site at www.methodfest.com  Filmmakers are encouraged to register through www.withoutabox.com.

The Calabasas Library will be hosting an Anime Movie Day featuring a screening of a popular anime film on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 2:00p.m.  Admission is free and complimentary refreshments will be served.  The film is rated PG-13 and no one under the age of 12 will be admitted without an adult.   For more information about the Anime Movie Day at the Calabasas Library, please contact Karilyn Steward, Youth Services Librarian at 818-225-7616.

The City of Calabasas is committed to the recycling of products hazardous to our local ecosystems.  For the fiscal 2007-2008 year, Calabasas collected electronic waste from 1,664 customers living in all nearby cities and communities and collected 183,090 pounds of mixed electronic waste, easily surpassing the previously set goal of 150,000 pounds for FY07-08.  Since Calabasas began advertising fluorescent light bulb collection in February 2008, the City has collected and recycled approximately 1,588 florescent and regular light bulbs.  The goal for 2008-09 is to collect and recycle at least 200,000 pounds of electronic waste.  E-waste round-ups are open to residents and businesses from all cities and communities and are held on the first Saturday of every month in the Albertson’s parking lot at 26521 Agoura Road from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

For the fiscal year 2007-08, Calabasas collected 11,228 pounds of dry cell batteries, an increase of 23% from the previous fiscal year with the total weight of 9,149 pounds.  Varieties collected included alkaline, NiCad and lead acid cells.  The goal for next year is to collect 13,000 pounds of batteries.  A list of battery drop-off locations is available online.  During the past year, Calabasas collected 4,953 gallons of water based paint, 73 car batteries, 58 used oil filters, 631 gallons of used motor oil and 35 gallons of antifreeze.  In partnership with the Lions International, Calabasas collected and recycled 395 eyeglasses.  The recycled eyeglasses will eventually be cleaned, sorted and shipped to developing countries and will be distributed for free to those in need of reading glasses.

The annual street overlay program is coming to a close and all streets in the Street List posted online have received a new layer of rubberized asphalt.  If any residents notice any “No Parking” signs or orange cones still posted, please feel free to notify “Sully-Miller Contracting” at (800) 431-9842 or (714) 720-7453 for prompt removal.

Throughout August, work will continue with pavement striping, utility adjustments and finishing touches on each street.   Some work may still require the contractor to post temporary “No Parking” signs, but parking should be made available at the end of each day.  If special accommodations are required, please contact the 800 number listed above.   

Animal waste contains disease-causing pathogens that, when left on the ground, wash down local storm drains and contaminate beaches.  Scientific studies have shown that bacteria from domesticated dog waste pollutes local beaches.  Dog waste left on the ground can increase the risk of viral infections, especially after becoming wet due to rain or sprinklers. 

When taking a dog for a walk or to the park, please don’t forget to bring a bag or other container for clean up.  Most communities have an ordinance against leaving dog waste on the sidewalk or street.   Some carry a fine.  Calabasas relies on residents taking responsibility and cleaning up after their dogs in yards, open lots, and along streets and trails.

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. 

Calabasas Teen Court has moved to a new location at the Calabasas Library and will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2008 beginning at 4:15p.m. (please note the earlier time).   Teen Court will be held inside Founders Hall within the Library at 200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas, CA 91302 (map).
Teen Court is a program run by teens for teens.  Teen offenders, between the ages of 13 and 17, who have committed a misdemeanor crime have their cases heard by a jury of their peers. A local volunteer judge or attorney presides as Judge and is directly involved in the Court proceedings. All Calabasas high school students are welcome to serve on the jury. For more information about Teen Court, please contact Recreation Specialist, Michelle Lee at (818) 880-6461.

The 2008 Fire Season is underway and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Los Angeles County Fire Department ask that residents make sure they are prepared for the upcoming dry season.  Please ensure that brush is cleared at least 100 feet around property and that family evacuation plans are in place in case of a wildfire.  For further information on fire preparation, brush clearance and how to stay safe in the event of a fire, contact the Los Angeles County Fire Department at (323) 881-2411 or visit the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection website at http://www.fire.ca.gov.

2008 Calabasas Summer Public Transportation services remain available to all residents and visitors as a convenient way to get around Calabasas without needing to drive, park or pay for gas.  Line 1 continues unchanged throughout the summer and Lines 2 – 7 are all providing special summer service.  Lines 2, 3 and 4 continue to provide looping service for students needing to attend Sumac Elementary School and Agoura High School.  Lines 5, 6 and 7 provide access to A.E. Wright Middle School. The revised public transit service benefits the local schools hosting summer school and riders attending the summer camps.  As always, 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.  Please contact Amir at (818) 878-4225, ext. 289 with any questions. 

FALL RECREATION BROCHURE

The 2008 Fall Recreation brochure will be released on August 15, 2008.  As always, the brochure will be mailed to all Calabasas residents and will be available online.  Paper copies will also be available at City Hall, the Agoura/Calabasas Community Center and the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center.  The brochure features detailed information about adult and youth classes, senior citizen programs, community news and information, sports activities and much more.   Please look for Enrichment classes and other after school programs in the Recreation Brochure. Registration will take place after August 15, 2008.  For more information about Calabasas recreation opportunities or for help with class registration, please call the Recreation department at (818) 880-6461.
 

Registration is currently taking place for the Fall Adult Basketball League. Registration ends either on September 5, 2008 or when leagues are filled.  The league begins on September 24/25, 2008 and runs for 8 to 10 weeks.  Games will be on Wednesdays at the Agoura/Calabasas Community Center and on Thursdays at A.C. Stelle Middle School.
 

Youth Winter Basketball League registrations will begin on September 15, 2008 at Juan Bautista de Anza Park.  Priority registration will take place from August 4, 2008 to September 15, 2008.  All participants who played in the Winter or Summer Youth Basketball League 2008 will be given priority registration.

The City is holding a free electronic waste collection at a new location on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at the Albertson’s parking lot, 26521 Agoura Road (at Las Virgenes 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.

On Saturday, August 9, 2008 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) 224-1600.

The 2008 Calabasas Library Summer Reading Program continues in August with two exciting events at the new Library at 200 Civic Center Way in Calabasas.  On Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 4:00p.m., a Japanese Taiko drumming group called Togen Daiko will share their history and music with visitors in a unique and educational program.  On Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 4:00p.m., The Wildlife Company will be at the Library with animals of all shapes and kinds.  The Summer Reading Program runs from July 19 - August 17, 2008.  For more information, please visit http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/library.html.

Come to the historic Leonis Abobe Museum on Saturday, August 16, 2008 for a night of dinner and salsa dancing at Fiesta Under the Stars.  The event will feature a fabulous Mexican buffet, music by the salsa band La Combinacion, salsa dancing with lessons available, a flamenco dancer and a no-host bar with beer, wine and margaritas.  Tickets are available online now and are $50 for members of the museum and $60 for non-members.   Please call (818) 222-6511 with any questions.  For more information about the Leonis Adobe Museum, please visit www.leonisadobemuseum.org.     

Conejo Players Theatre - Thousand Oaks
      Annie Get Your Gun
     By Irving Berlin
     August 22 - September 20
     Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00p.m.
     Sundays at 2:00p.m.
    
Madrid Theatre - Canoga Park
     August 2008 Calendar

Scherr Forum Theatre - Thousand Oaks
     August 2008 Calendar

Stage Door Theatre - Agoura Hills
     Forty Carats
     By Jay Allen
     August 1 - September 13
     Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:00p.m.
     August 3, 17, 24 & September 7 - Sunday at 2:00p.m.
     For reservations, please call (818) 889-5209.

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.

This month on CTV:

The Calabasas Green Hour

Programs on environmental and recycling issues
Every Sunday Night at 7:00p.m. on CTV

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

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.  All City Council meetings and commission meetings take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 Civic Center Way in Calabasas.






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