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LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS FROM THE CITY OF CALABASAS
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU – JOIN WITH A GYM2GYM MEMBERSHIP
2026 COMMUNITY RECYCLING CALENDAR
TRAVEL WITH THE CALABASAS FLYER
WINTER/SPRING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
TECH HELP AT THE SENIOR CENTER
CAPTURE CALABASAS PHOTO CONTEST
CALABASAS CALENDARS, MEETINGS & HOLIDAY
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
The Calabasas City Council conducted its annual reorganization during its Dec. 10, 2025, meeting, marking a transition in leadership with the appointment of James R. Bozajian as Mayor and Edward Albrecht as Mayor Pro Tem.
During the meeting, outgoing Mayor Peter Kraut was also recognized for his leadership and service to the City over the past year.
The Calabasas City Council meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Agendas, meeting materials, and additional information are available on the City’s webpage.
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
WM will continue collecting live Christmas trees throughout the coming week. Before placing your tree out on your regularly scheduled collection day, please remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, and tree stands. Trees taller than six feet should be cut into smaller sections to ensure proper collection.
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU — JOIN WITH A GYM2GYM MEMBERSHIP!
Start the year strong and make your fitness goals a reality with the Gym2Gym Membership at the Calabasas Community Center — the perfect way to stay active on your own schedule!
Why you’ll love it:
- Unlimited access to the weight room with cardio and strength equipment
- Use of the gymnasium for open play (pickleball, basketball, volleyball)
- Locker rooms with showers included
- Priority registration for recreation classes (fitness classes require a separate add-on)
Monthly Pricing:
Youth & Teens (ages 3–18): $27/month
Adults (ages 19–49): $37/month
Seniors (50+): $32/month
Family Membership: $106/month
Perfect for your New Year’s resolution to get fit, stay motivated, and keep moving all year long! Fitness classes are not included with Gym2Gym — you can add them any time with a Premier Pass.
Get moving with Premier Pass Daily Group Fitness Classes at the Calabasas Community Center! Fun, motivating workouts every day — all fitness levels welcome.
GYM 2 GYM MEMBERSHIP WITH PREMIER PASS BENEFITS:
- Unlimited access to weight room, cardio equipment, and locker room with showers
- Access to open play pickleball, basketball & volleyball
- Unlimited access to group fitness classes
- Priority registration for classes at the Calabasas Community Center
Monthly Rates:
Adults (Age 19-49) $61
Seniors (Over Age 50) $56
Teens (14-18) $51
Family Membership $153
Premier Pass Class Lineup:
- Vinyasa Flow Yoga
- Pilates Conditioning
- Cardio Sculpt
- Strength Training
- Barre
- Zumba
- Yoga and Spinning
- Body Blast
- Total Body Stretch
Check out the Premier Pass Class Schedule here.
Not quite ready for a membership? Try a class with our drop-in option—just $5 per class for ages 14–18 and 50+, or $10 per class for ages 19–49.
2026 COMMUNITY RECYCLING AWARENESS CALENDAR
The 2026 Annual Recycling Calendars are now available for pickup at City Hall. Calendars will be distributed to each participating K-8 school!
Plans are also underway for a special recognition ceremony honoring the 14 students whose artwork was selected for the 2026 calendar.
For more information or to request a calendar, please email info@cityofcalabasas.com.
E-WASTE COLLECTION - JAN. 3
The City, in partnership with California Recycles, offers free E-Waste collections on the first Saturday of the month at the Albertsons Shopping Center Back Parking Lot, 26521 Agoura Road. This is an opportunity for residents to properly dispose of items such as TVs, monitors, printers, cell phones, laptops, keyboards, and servers.
Learn more about accepted items.
To learn more about accepted materials, recycling programs, and year-round disposal options, please visit the City’s Environmental Outreach page.
TRAVEL WITH THE CALABASAS FLYER
Calabasas Weekend Transit Service – Holiday Promotion!
To celebrate the New Year, we're making it easier to ride with Calabasas Flyer. Between Dec. 22nd and Jan. 30th, we will expand our Microtransit Program from just the weekends to the entire week.
Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 6:30
Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get affordable on-demand rides anywhere in Calabasas with connections to key nearby destinations. The Flyer is designed for residents and visitors looking for a quick, affordable way to travel within the community.
WINTER/SPRING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Upcoming programs starting in January:
- Full Moon Circle & Sound Bath (1/2)
- Beginning/Intermediate/
Advanced Karate (1/5-3/4) & (1/5-3/9) - Spike & Play Winter/Spring Volleyball Clinic (1/7, 1/14, & 1/21)
- Adventures of Mindfulness Yoga for Kids (1/9 & 1/26)
- FREE Introductory Dance Class (1/10)
- Brave Voice Activation & Sound Bath (1/10)
- Basketball Skills Clinic (1/11 & 1/25)
- Sound Bath, Tea, & Oracle Card Readings (1/14)
- Wedding First Dance Bootcamp (1/25)
- Sensory Play Workshop for Families (1/31)
Upcoming 50 & Better Programs in January:
- Sound Healing (1/5)
- Grief & Loss Discussion/Support Group (1/9)
- Meet Me at Brooklyn & Soto, A Celebration of the Jewish Community in Boyle Heights (1/13)
- Understanding Reverse Mortgages (1/14)
- Joni Mitchell: Weaving Gender, Love, and Loneliness into Song (1/16)
- World War II: Part One (1/21)
- Best Astronomy Events of 2026 & The Winter Night Sky (1/22)
- Roundtable Discussion Group (1/23)
- Car Collecting and the Evolution of the Southern California Car Culture (1/26)
- Taste of Asia (1/28)
- A Journey of Renewal and Hope- Rising Beyond Cancer (1/29)
Upcoming 50 & Better Excursions in January:
- Mr. Brainwash Art Museum (1/28)
Check out our 2026 Winter/Spring Premier Brochure for all upcoming classes and events this season.
To register go to www.calabasasreg.org
2026 HOMELESS COUNT
The 2026 Homeless Count will occur on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 8 p.m. The area’s main deployment site is the Calabasas Senior Center. This event involves pairing up with two or three individuals to canvass certain areas of the community via car to visually report on sightings of homeless individuals or encampments. The total time commitment for the evening is approximately three hours.
An overview of the Homeless Count page can be viewed at: https://count.lahsa.org, while those looking to volunteer at the Calabasas Senior Center can do so on the deployment site’s dedicated page.
SAVE THE DATE!
Valentine’s Bingo
Feb. 13
Calabasas Civic Center
100 Civic Center Way
Smooches with Pooches
Feb. 14
Bark Park
4232 Las Virgenes Rd.
TECH HELP AT THE SENIOR CENTER
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 p.m. - 7 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.
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
CAPTURE CALABASAS PHOTO CONTEST
Show us your best Calabasas moments! Enter the Capture Calabasas Photo Contest for a chance to win a prize and be featured in City publications, social media, and more.
Prizes include up to $100 in gift cards. The first 50 participants will receive a Parks Make Life Better prize, and one winner will be selected for Best Overall Image.
Categories
Photos must be taken within Calabasas City limits. Choose from:
- City life (businesses, art, etc.)
- Parks
- Open space
- City programs and events
To submit your photo and to learn more visit: Capture Calabasas Photo Contest | City of Calabasas, CA
Let your creativity shine and help us show off what makes Calabasas special!
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 FEATURE: Calabasas State of the City 2025
CALABASAS CALENDARS, MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS
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 January City Calendar Page.
JANUARY DATES TO REMEMBER
That’s all for this month.
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