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THE USTA MEN'S PRO TENNIS
CHAMPIONSHIP OF CALABASAS |
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 The
USTA Pro Circuit returns to Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center
for 2012. The Men’s Pro Championship is not just a tennis
tournament but an entire community event. Children’s and
adult clinics with guest pros, a Ladies’ Day, Kid’s day,
dinner and cocktail parties, exhibitions, Pro Am tournament,
a fund raising raffle benefitting ”The Jam School
Foundation” and special community appreciation nights, make
it an opportunity to be part of one of the year’s premier
events in the San Fernando Valley. The USTA Pro Circuit
offers the chance for top up-and-coming players to compete,
year-round, and develop their game while gathering points to
improve their professional world ATP ranking, which enables
them to qualify for the Grand Slams and other major tours
events. March 10 and 11 starts qualifying matches to
compete in the tournament. Main
draw matches will begin daily starting Monday, March 12 at
10:00 a.m. and will run throughout the day with twilight and
evening sessions. For more details, visit
www.calabasasprotennis.com.
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION |
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The
Agoura Hills / Calabasas Community Center is holding
their free St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Saturday, March
17, 2012. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. at 27040 Malibu Hills Road in Calabasas and
everyone is welcome to join the festivities! The celebration
will feature live Irish music by Innisfree, entertainment
from the Claddagh School of Irish Dancers and the Tribal
Caravan of Belly Dancers, food, activities, contests, games
and drawings for a number of prizes. Plan on attending this
special event! An additional evening Rock Show for teens and
young adults will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and
will cost $7 at the door. For information, call (818)
880-2993 or visit
www.ahccc.org.
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RECIPIENTS OF 2012 CARL GIBBS
ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS |
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The
Calabasas Environmental Commission recognized two
individuals and one club for their commitment to the
environment at the annual
Carl Gibbs Environmental Excellence Award ceremony on
February 9, 2012. Ms. Sandy Duncan, a teacher at A.C. Stelle
Middle School, was recognized for her commitment to enhance
the environment and promote recycling among her students.
Ms. Ellis Glenn was honored for her volunteerism with the
California Wildlife Center and its satellite homecare
program. The Woodland Hills Women's Club received
recognition for their involvement with the Penny Pines
Plantations for California Reforestation Program. For
information on all of the honorees, visit
www.cityofcalabasas.com/environmental/carl-gibbs.html.
The Environmental Excellence
award was established in memory of former Calabasas
Environmental Commissioner, Carl Gibbs, an advocate for
protecting the environment, preserving natural resources and
educating youth. The award is a symbol of commitment to
California’s environment and honors a wide array of
individuals, businesses, municipalities, government
agencies, organizations, and institutions. The Award
recognizes voluntary activities by companies and
organizations, big or small, private or non-profit, in the
City of Calabasas and in California that result in cleaner
air or water, less waste, less traffic, conservation of
energy and natural resources, efficient and water conserving
landscaping, and reduced use of hazardous materials.
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MULHOLLAND SEWER PROJECT |
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 Los
Angeles County has prepared construction drawings to
replace the sewer force main and construct a new gravity
sewer line within Mulholland Highway from the northern
City limits at Mulholland Drive to Eddingham Avenue.
The sewer force main is the pipeline that carries
wastewater under pressure from the discharge side of a
pump.
The proposed improvements will replace the existing
system that has been operating in its current
configuration since the early 1990’s.
The proposed project will divert
discharges collected at the Mulholland pump station near
Gelson’s Market away from residential neighborhoods;
replace and increase capacity of the force main to allow
for a more efficient and effective transport of
wastewater; and upgrade the Mulholland pump station to
support the new force main infrastructure.
The County is scheduled to start
construction on June 13, 2012 and complete work by
August 21, 2012. The project will be managed and
inspected by County personnel. The City of Calabasas
will maintain an onsite presence to inspect traffic
control and ensure that encroachment permit conditions
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CHS BASKETBALL TEAM PEP RALLY |
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An enthusiastic crowd
braved chilly weather at a community pep rally held at
The Commons at Calabasas to support coach Jon Palarz and
the Marmonte League Champion Calabasas High School Boys
Basketball Team on the eve of their March 1 CIF
Championship Game. The rally included coaches and
members of the team, school cheerleaders, fans, the
Coyote mascot, family and friends, as well as
representatives from Calabasas High, the Calabasas City
Council and other community leaders. The team has
dedicated their season to assistant coach Joe Frazier,
who remains in a coma as the result of a traffic
accident.
The 2011-2012 team has
had a truly incredible season. They are 26-3 overall,
won the Marmonte League Championship with a 13-1
record, and are the Number One ranked team in the CIF
3AA Division. They won their first three playoff games
by an average of 17 points and now will play for the CIF
3AA Championship Thursday night, March 1, 2012 at 6:30
p.m. at The Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Their opponent in the finals is South High School of
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MARCH EVENTS AT THE CALABASAS
LIBRARY |
There's something for everybody at
the Calabasas Library this month! Join us at noon on
Thursdays for a unique opportunity to enhance your
health, attend a workshop or learn new techniques. On
March 1 and 15, Deanne
Wenger, RYT will be instructing a
yoga class at the Library. Shulamit Sendowski,
M.AmSAT will be presenting the
Alexander Technique, A Look at Muscular Tension on
March 8. On March 22, join Marilyn Stolzman to learn
about
Hypnosis for Positive Thinking and Goal Achievement.
The new monthly series,
Explore Calabasas History, will be focusing on the
History of Girard (the town that later became Woodland
Hills) on March 29. Plan on spending your Thursday
lunch hours at the Library!
There are some exciting events for
kids of all ages this month! Children six and under will
enjoy
reading, singing and dancing along with
Pop-folk musician Melissa Green on Friday, March 2
at 11:00 a.m.. This interactive family music show will inspire
kids to use their imagination! On Wednesday, March 7,
K-5th graders are invited to attend the
Flights of Fantasy. This interactive theater
performance showcases multi-cultural folktales with
stories from around the world! Kids between the ages of
four and six can come out on March 21 at 4:00 p.m. for
Show Kids, a fun, interactive workshop for children
who enjoy dancing, singing and reciting along with the
classics!
Reading to the Dogs returns this month on Saturday,
March 3rd at 11am. If you have an emerging reader in
grades K-3, you won't want to miss this opportunity to
share in a unique reading program that allows children
to read to therapy dogs that are trained through Paws 4
Healing. Children will get to experience the joy of
reading aloud!
Are you a
Film Fanatic? Join the Club! For adults who love all
types of movies, plan on attending the next
Film Fanatics meeting, Wednesday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m. This month, they will be watching a new documentary
about Canadian, Terry Fox.
If you are
interested in joining a book club, the Calabasas Library
is the place to be! There are three separate clubs,
geared for different age groups. Adults can participate
in the
2nd Thursday Book Club, The
Dog Eared Book Club is specifically for 5th-7th
graders, and children in the 3rd and 4th grades can
enjoy the
Book Worm Book Club. For meeting schedules, book
selections and details, please visit the
Library Calendar page.
For additional information on any
of the Library events and programs, visit
www.cityofcalabasas.com/library.html
or call (818) 225-7616.
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2012 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
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The Ventura County Chapter of the
American Public Works Association (APWA) is pleased to
announce the availability of scholarships for high school
students entering college or university in an
engineering/public works related major from any high school
located within the APWA Ventura Chapter membership region.
The region includes cities of Agoura Hills, Camarillo,
Calabasas, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme,
Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Westlake
Village, and County unincorporated areas.
Applicants must be a 12th grade student and/or graduating
high school in the spring or summer of 2012, will be
attending college or university in the fall of 2012, and
will be pursuing studies in a public works related field of
study. Please note that not all engineering majors are
related to public works. For details and application
instructions, please visit
http://ventura.apwa.net/
or contact Dr. Alex Farassati at (818) 224-1680.
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SEEKING EXHIBITORS
FOR EARTH DAY CELEBRATION |
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 The
City of Calabasas is hosting its annual
Earth Day Celebration/Green Expo on
Saturday, April 14, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. The event will be held at the Las Virgenes
Creek Restoration Site on Agoura Road. The goal
is to provide educational booths, informational
speakers, eco-friendly games and activities,
live music and entertainment. A large turnout of
Calabasas residents is expected for this event;
more than 2,200 people attended the 2011 Earth
Day Celebration/Green Expo. This is a great
opportunity to educate the public on benefits of
being “green”, sustainability, energy
conservation, and ways they can help the
environment.
The
City of Calabasas Environmental Services
Division is seeking agencies/companies to
participate in this event. Participants will be
provided with one 6-feet long table to set up
educational and promotional materials, and the
company logo will be included on the Earth
Day/Green Expo flyer. For more information and
to obtain an exhibitor application, please visit
www.cityofcalabasas.com/departments/environmental.html
or contact Alex Farassati at
afarassati@cityofcalabasas.com, (818)
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THE FRIENDS OF THE CALABASAS
LIBRARY BOOK SALE |
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Come out and show your support for the
Calabasas Library by attending
The Friends of the Calabasas Library Book Sale. You will
find used rare books, cookbooks, biographies, textbooks,
novels, children's books and more! The two-day sale will
take place on Saturday, March 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., and Sunday, March 11 from noon until 3:00 p.m. 100%
of the proceeds will benefit the Summer Reading Programs at
the Library. For additional information, call (818)
225-7616.
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RATTLESNAKE AVOIDANCE TRAINING
FOR DOGS |
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Mountains Restoration Trust will be
holding a Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs Clinic.
The training protects pets who live in rural areas, near
canyons or accompany owners on hikes. The one-on-one session
trains all types of dogs in a safe, humane, and controlled
environment. Clinic dates are March 17 & 18, April 14 & 15,
May 12 & 13, and June 9 & 10. The fee is $70. Register now
as these classes fill up quickly!
For information and to sign up,
call (818) 591-1701, extension 0 or visit
www.mountainstrust.org.
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HAM RADIO LICENSE STUDY SESSIONS |
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 The
City of
Calabasas and the
Lost Hills Disaster Communications Service
invite the public to attend a one-day Amateur
Ham Radio Study and Exam Session for an Entry
Level FCC License. The one-day sessions
will take place April 15, July 15, and October
21. Each session will take place at the
Lost Hills Sheriff's Station from 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. There is a $30.00 class fee
that includes class expenses and a hot lunch.
Please note that registration is required and
walk-ins will not be accepted. There will
be two free follow-up classes from 7:00 p.m. to
9:30 p.m. on dates after each exam offering
information on which ham radio to buy and how to
program a radio and get it on air.
Participants can now
register for classes online or by
sending a check to Norm Goodkin, 22287
Mulholland Drive #162, Calabasas, CA 91302.
Please include the name of the participant, the
class date, an email address and a phone number
with the registration. For more
information, please contact
Norm Goodkin at (818) 222-7893 or
Debbie Larson at (818) 224-1620.
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E-WASTE
COLLECTION EVENTS |
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 The
City of Calabasas organizes
two free monthly electronic waste collection events.
On the first Saturday of the month (March 3,
2012), an electronic waste collection will take place at
the
Albertson’s parking lot, 26521 Agoura Road (at Las
Virgenes Road)
in Calabasas from 10:00 a.m to 3:00p.m. A
second monthly electronic waste event will take place on
the 3rd Saturday of the month (March 17, 2012) in the
Vons Shopping Center parking lot at 23381 Mulholland
Drive in Woodland Hills from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Acceptable items include but are not limited to CD
players, laptops and personal computers, microwave
ovens, printers, radios, stereos, telephones, and
VCR’s.
For more information, please contact the City of
Calabasas Recycling and Solid Waste Coordinator at (818)
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HISTORIC PLACE OF THE MONTH |
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 The
City of Calabasas Planning Division invites
residents to take part in a monthly game to guess the
historic Calabasas landmark depicted as the
Calabasas Historic Place of the Month. Each month, a
new photo will be posted on the Calabasas website
depicting just a small portion of the Historic Place of
the Month.
Using only the image given and their knowledge of the
City, residents are encouraged to submit their guesses
via email. At the end of the month, an answer will be
posted online detailing what is shown in the image and
the historical importance of the location. Each month,
another new image will be posted which highlights the
diverse and largely unknown history of the Calabasas
area. The February Historic Place of the Month was the
Andy Anderson Residence. Was that your guess?
Visit
www.cityofcalabasas.com/historic-place.html to see
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WHAT'S ON CTV? |
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Be sure to
tune in to CTV on cable channel 3 in Calabasas, through
live
online
web-streaming,
or watch any meeting or TV program on demand through the
CTV archive.
Select CTV programming is now available on YouTube!
Check out Calabasas City Spotlight
on CTV:
Calabasas City Spotlight is a CTV
produced program that shines a light on the community
offering concise and detailed profiles of community
programs, activities and government in Calabasas.
Join host Pablo Pereira, on location, as
he interviews various members of the community on this
diverse and informative program.
Calabasas City Spotlight, seen only on CTV - The Calabasas Channel and
on-line with CTV Archiving.
Check the
CTV Guide
for playback days and times.
You can watch archived episodes of City
Spotlight
on-line
anytime with
CTV Archives. |
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