December 2024 City e.News | City of Calabasas, CA

The City of Calabasas is now accepting applications for residents interested in serving on one of our Commissions. Applicants must be residents of the City of Calabasas and electors during their respective terms of office.

To be considered, submit your Commission Application by Monday, December 16, 2024, to the office of the City Clerk.

For more information, visit www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/commissions, or contact the City Clerk’s office at (818) 224-1600 or via email at lpope@cityofcalabasas.com.

This is a great opportunity to get involved and contribute to shaping the future of Calabasas!

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2024 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION AND RECEPTION

The City of Calabasas invites you to the annual City Council Reorganization on Wednesday, December 11th. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will commence at 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Council Chambers, City Hall
100 Civic Center Way, Calabasas 91302

This special event will honor outgoing Mayor Alicia Weintraub for her dedicated service and will include the swearing-in of the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. A reception will follow immediately after the meeting at Founders Hall, 200 Civic Center Way.

Please RSVP by December 4th to Julie Wilke at jwilke@cityofcalabasas.com or call 818-224-1607.

Join us for this important evening as we recognize Mayor Weintraub and welcome new leadership!

HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT AT THE CALABASAS COMMUNITY CENTER

Join us for a fun, family-friendly movie night– a perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Seating and light refreshments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your loved ones, relax, and enjoy a cozy holiday movie night with us at the Calabasas Community Center!

For all ages – no registration needed!

No outside food or drinks permitted.

LOCATION: Calabasas Community Center
27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas 91302

MOVIES:

Elf - Sunday, December 1st
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Sunday, December 8th
A Christmas Story - Sunday, December 15th

Doors open at 4:00 p.m.
Movie starts at 4:30 p.m.

For more information, click here.

BAGS4BENCHES PLASTIC RECYCLING PROGRAM

The City of Calabasas Environmental Commission and Calabasas High School students have teamed up for the NexTrex Recycling Challenge. Their goal is to recycle 1,000 pounds of polyethylene film, which will be turned into an eco-friendly Trex bench. With over 450 pounds collected, they're nearly halfway to their goal!

During the holidays, household waste increases by 25% (about 1 million extra tons) due to plastic wrapping and packaging. With the holiday season upon us, help the ‘Bags 4 Benches’ team collect polyethylene film (or stretchy plastic) that would otherwise end up in landfills!

To learn more about this program, check out this Bags for Benches video created by our Media Team!

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Plastic Collection sites include: Calabasas City Hall, Calabasas Senior Center, Calabasas High School AP Environmental Sciences Ms. Emily Sneed’s classroom, Las Virgenes Unified School District Office, Fazio Dry Cleaners in the Calabasas Commons, and Franklin’s Hardware!

Thank you for your commitment to sustainability and for helping the students achieve their goal of recycling 1,000 pounds of polyethylene film! Check out this Bags4Benches video created by the Calabasas Communications Team!

CALABASAS SENIOR CENTER HOLIDAY CHEER!

Kick off the holiday season with delicious bites, hot coffee and live music performance by Calabasas High School Music club & the Savvy Senior Singers

LOCATION: Calabasas Community Center
27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas 91301

DATE: Tuesday, December 10th

TIME: 6:30 p.m.

ADMISSION: A new unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more.

Come celebrate the season while supporting a great cause!

BATTERY RECYCLING

Batteries contain hazardous materials and improper disposal can lead to fires, soil contamination, and water pollution. The City of Calabasas would like to invite you to participate in our Battery Recycling Program by disposing of your batteries correctly. Collection tubes are conveniently located throughout the City.

Visit the Battery Recycling Program webpage for more information on battery recycling locations and ways to help protect our environment.

To request your own Battery Box, email us at info@cityofcalabasas.com. Simply collect your batteries in the box, and when it's full, empty the contents into a collection tube for proper disposal.

CELEBRATE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FREE OPEN HOUSES AT THE CALABASAS COMMUNITY CENTER!

Join us in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the original opening of the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center! Enjoy a day full of FREE activities and experience all that the Community Center has to offer!

Including:

Free access to cardio equipment in the weight room
Free sports in the gymnasium, including pickleball, basketball, and volleyball
Free fitness classes throughout the day
Free recreational class demonstrations

LOCATION: Calabasas Community Center
27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas, CA 91301

DATE & TIME:

Wednesday, December 11th from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 18th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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GET READY FOR THE WINTER/SPRING PREMIER RECREATION BROCHURE!

The City of Calabasas Winter/Spring Premier Recreation Brochure is hot off the presses and heading your way!

Discover an exciting lineup of programs, activities, and events designed for all ages and interest!

Watch your mailbox and start planning for a season filled with fun and new experiences. Soon, you can also explore it online at www.cityofcalabasas.com/communityservices.

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2025 RECYCLING CALENDAR

This year, City Staff received over 1,500 drawing submissions from the K-8 students for the 2025 Recycling Calendar, “How Do I Recycle in My Life?”. Starting late-December 2025 calendars will be available for pickup at City Hall!

For more information or to request a calendar, please email info@cityofcalabasas.com

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Recycling Calendars from previous years can be virtually accessed here.

FALL CLASS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Get ready for an exciting fall filled with new opportunities! Class registration is open for the fall season in Calabasas! Explore a variety of classes that cater to your interests, from adventure to wellness.

Here are some upcoming sessions starting in December:

New Moon Women’s Circle & Sound Bath - 12/2
CommuniTea Sound Bath - 12/4
Wedding Dance Workshop - 12/8
Full Moon Women’s Circle & Sound Bath - 12/16
Winter Solstice Walk - 12/20

Check out our 2024 Fall Premier Brochure for all upcoming classes and events this season.

To register go to www.CalabasasReg.org.

NEW CALABASAS RESIDENTIAL WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICE GUIDE!

The new Calabasas Residential Waste and Recycling Service Guide is available. The guide includes information on all recycling programs, holiday schedule, billing and FAQs. To download the guide, please click here.

California State law, SB 1383, requires residents to recycle all organic waste, including green and food waste. To help residents comply, Waste Management is providing free kitchen pails upon request. To obtain a kitchen pail, please call WM at 800-675-1171.

Please use a plastic or paper bag to contain your food waste before placing it into your green carts.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

christmas tree recycling Waste Management (WM) offers free collection and recycling of real Christmas trees beginning December 26 through January 6. Please remove all tinsel, garland, ornaments, lights and stands. Cut your tree in half and place in your green waste cart or place along-side your cart.

TECH HELP AT THE SENIOR CENTER

Senior Tech Help The Senior Center’s Tech Help program has been recognized in the Technology, Virtual, and Hybrid Programing category by the annual Programs of Excellence contest, hosted by the National Council on Aging and the National Institute of Senior Centers.

Tech Help is free and takes place on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on a drop-in basis, no appointment needed. Community high school students help seniors improve their skills on cell phones, laptops, iPads and tablets.

Check out the video for Tech Help here.

CALABASAS FACILITY RENTALS

Book your next birthday party, holiday gathering, corporate picnic, or company retreat at one of the City’s premier facilities located at the Calabasas Civic Center, Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center or the new Calabasas Community Center.

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Or, gather your guests with the scenic Santa Monica Mountains as a backdrop at Juan Bautista de Anza Park or Grape Arbor Park and Gates Canyon picnic shelters.

Visit cityofcalabasas.com/community services to learn about amenities, hours, rates and fees.

FACILITY RENTALS OFFICE
Located at Juan Bautista de Anza Park
3701 Lost Hills Road
Calabasas, CA 91301
(818) 880-6461
facilityrentals@cityofcalabasas.com

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CALABASAS LIBRARY MONTHLY UPDATES

Library Please visit the latest Library Newsletter here.

The Library is always closed on Mondays.

For more information please call (818) 225-7616

Check the website for more information

CAPTURE CALABASAS PHOTO CONTEST

Capture Calabasas

Participants have the opportunity to win a prize for best overall image. First 50 participants receive a Parks Make Life Better prize. Submissions may also be used for future activity guides, social media, calendars events and flyers.

Participants must take the photos within City limits.
Choose the photo category (listed below)
Submit your photos online below
Receive your prize!

Submit your photo in one of the following categories:

City of Calabasas

This category includes photos of anything (businesses, programs, art, landscape, etc.) within Calabasas city limits, excluding parks, open space or Community Services Department activities.

Parks Make Life Better

This category includes photos of parks within city limits (children playing, landscape, etc.).

Open Space

This category includes photos of open space within city limits (picnic, landscape, play, etc.)

Community Services Department classes, programs, events and sports

Keep your eyes open, your camera/phone ready, and Capture Calabasas!

Click here to submit your photo!

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 program on demand through the CTV archives. Check the CTV Guide for playback days and times.

CTV programming is also available on the Calabasas YouTube Channel.

THIS MONTH'S FEATURED PROGRAM: Bundles of Care - CHS Student Club

Giving Hope to the Homeless. Calabasas High school students participate in a non-profit club, "Bundle of Care", collecting and distributing necessities to those in need.

CALABASAS CALENDARS, MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS

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Council Agenda Items are available online the Wednesday 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.

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For a complete calendar of events and meetings at City Hall, please visit our December City Calendar Page.

DECEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER

4	City Council Meeting - Special
5	Planning Commission
7	E-Waste Collection
9	Library Commission Meeting - Special
10	Environmental Commission Meeting - Special
11	Mayor's Youth Council Meeting
11	City Council Meeting
15	The Calabasas Friends of the Library Fundraiser Holiday Tea Party
17	Communications & Technology Commission
19	Planning Commission
24	Christmas Eve (Observed) - City Hall Closed
25	Christmas Day - City Hall Closed
31	New Year's Eve (Observed) - City Hall Closes at 11:30 a.m.

JANUARY DATES TO REMEMBER

2	Planning Commission
6	Calabasas Community Foundation
11	Water Based Paint and Used Oil Round-Up
13	Parks, Rec & Education Commission
15	Historic Preservation Commission
20	Library Commission
27	Public Safety Commission
28	Traffic & Transportation Commission

That’s all for this month.

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