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15TH ANNUAL
CALABASAS FINE ARTS FESTIVAL |
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 Come
enjoy the
15th Annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival taking
place Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6. The Festival
features over 150 painters, jewelers, potters,
sculptors, photographers, glass artists, woodworkers and
more! There will be live musical talent and free youth
art activities.
Plan on heading out to the Commons for this much
anticipated, free event! For additional details, visit
www.calabasasartscouncil.com/CalabasasFineArtsFestival.htm. |
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RELAY FOR LIFE - MAY 19
A.E. WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL |
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 Come
out to A. E. Wright Middle School on Saturday, May 19 and
Sunday, May 20 for the 24 hour Relay for Life
Marathon to raise money and awareness for cancer and to
celebrate cancer survivors. Join
many teams including the
City of Calabasas team as they camp out overnight
and take turns walking the track to help create a world
with less cancer and more birthdays. The event
runs from 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 19 to 9:00 a.m. on
Sunday, May 20. Visit the
Relay for Life of Calabasas event site to find out
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CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
RETURNS |
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 The
California International Theatre Festival will be held from
May 17 to May 21 at Founders Hall, 100 Civic Center Way in
Calabasas. The festival, co-sponsored by the City of
Calabasas, features a diverse and interesting program of
drama, music, and photography exhibitions.
"The Bear Trap" by Daniel R. Lillford,
a stage reading of a hysterical romp exploring the marriage
of love and family dysfunction will be presented Thursday,
May 17 and Friday, May 18 at 8:00 p.m. "The Bad Arm –
Confessions of a Dodgy Irish Dancer," an uproarious play by
Máire Clerkin will be presented Saturday, May 19 at 2:00
p.m. The West Coast premiere of "A Happy End" by Iddo Ntenanyahu, a staged reading about the plight of a
Jewish couple in the early days of Nazi Germany, will be
presented Saturday, May 18 at 8:00 p.m. in Founders Hall and at the Museum of Tolerance’s Peltz Theatre on
Monday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. Acclaimed mountaineer Dr. Julius
J. Budnick takes the audience on a pictographic journey to
the top of Mount Everest in the West Coast Premiere of
"To the Top" on Sunday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m.
American Kabuki Master Lonny Joseph Gordon and Iranian
Beijing Opera Master Ghaffar Pourazar combine forces to
perform the disciplines of Kabuki and Beijing Opera in the
West Coast premiere of the "Ancient Meets Utterly Modern
Dance Theatre Concert" on Sunday, May 20 at 5:00 p.m. All
events are free to the public. For more information visit
www.citfestival.org.
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LIBRARY EVENTS IN MAY |
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The
Calabasas Library is offering a lot of great programs
this month! Whether you are interested in politics, film,
history, or club participation, you will want to check out
the
May Calendar of Events!
Is your child’s
reading going to the dogs? If so, that’s a good thing! The
first Saturday of every month (May 5), bring your new and
emerging reader (grades K-3) to the Calabasas Library from
11:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. to share in a unique reading program.
Therapy dogs, trained through Paws 4 Healing, will sit (or
lie!) and listen while your child experiences the joy of
reading aloud. Each child has 15 minutes to read to a dog,
and sign-ups begin the morning of the event at 10:30 a.m. in
the library.
The Calabasas Library’s popular “Yoga
& You” program continues with classes on Thursday, May 3 and
Thursday, May 17 from Noon to 1:00
p.m. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat/large
towel, and join wonderful instructor Deanne Wenger, RYT at
the Library! No experience necessary - all are welcome!
“Yoga & You” classes are held twice a month and are free of
charge.
Lunch at the
Library goes
Bingo! Join us for fun and light refreshments
on Thursday, May 10 from noon to 1:00 p.m. and you might
just be lucky enough to win a book or two! The event is fun
and free.
Stay informed
at the Calabasas Library! On Tuesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Ellen Pangarliotas from the League of Women Voters will lead
a
non-partisan analysis of the measures on the June ballot,
as well as a discussion on the issue of new congressional
redistricting. The event is free and refreshments will be
served.
Do you love
movies? If so, join the "Film Fanatics" on Wednesday, May 16
at 6:00 p.m. This month, the Library will present an
award-winning film that tells the story of a woman and her
daughter who open a chocolate shop in a small French village
and shake up the rigid morality of the community.
The Calabasas
Library has created “A Very Special Storytime” specifically
designed for children on the autism spectrum. Each story
time session includes participatory storytelling, sensory
songs, and social support. Join us May 20 at 1:30 p.m. in
the Children’s Reading Room.
 On
Thursday, May 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., author and San
Fernando Valley native David Coscia will give a special talk
about his recent book
Pacific Electric and the Growth of
the San Fernando Valley. The book gives the history of
Pacific Electric from its arrival the San Fernando
Valley in 1911 until its exit in 1952. Coscia will also
share his passion for railroads, especially those in the San
Fernando Valley and discuss the effects of transportation on
the area, sharing stories about Pacific Electric Railway,
Southern Pacific Railroad, Original Stage Line and the
Asbury Rapid Transit System.
This fascinating and
educational event is free.
Many western movies and television
shows were filmed in and around Calabasas. On Thursday, May
31 at noon, come to the Calabasas Library and learn about
our
area’s filming history. The program will also feature
two collections of paper dolls of stars of Western shows
over the years. The event is free.
Calling all
5th-7th graders who love to read: The Calabasas Library’s
Dog-Eared Book Club wants you! Join us on Wednesday, May 9
at 4:00 p.m. as we dive into the book Elsewhere by
Gabrielle Zevin. If you are a 3rd or 4th grader who loves to
read (or know one), then the Calabasas Library’s
Book Worm
Club is the place for you! Join the fun on Wednesday, May 16
as we read Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by
Grace Lin. Adults are invited to participate in the
2nd
Thursday Book Club on May 10 at 6:30 p.m. as we discuss
Mao’s Last Dancer by Li Cunxin. Membership in the book
clubs are free, however a library card is required to
participate.
For information
about any of the Library programs, please call (818)
225-7616.
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MRT'S YOUTH
NATURALIST OUTDOOR SURVIVAL PROGRAM |
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 Do
you know what to do if you get lost while hiking
or camping? The
Mountain Restoration Trust’s
Youth Naturalist Outdoor Survival Program on May
19 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Headwaters
Corner’s Masson House at 23075 Mulholland Hwy in
Calabasas has the answers. The program will
provide plenty of tips on how to keep from
getting lost and, if you do get lost, how to
stay safe and comfortable until help arrives.
Participants will learn how to mark trails,
build a lean-to shelter using branches and
leaves, and will also take part in a scavenger
hunt using simple compass reading skills. The
program, which costs $20, is open for youth ages
8 -12. Pre-registration is required as space is
limited. For more information, contact Susan Haugland at 818-591-1701 ext. 212 or visit
www.mountainstrust.org.
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CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY AT
THE CALABASAS TENNIS & SWIM CENTER |
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 The
Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center is celebrating
Mother's Day on Monday, May 14! From 9:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m., get in the swing with a Mother’s
Day Tennis Drill with renowned author and tennis
pro Mary Pat Faley and the Top Seed Academy’s
professional staff. You will participate in 2 ½
hours of drills, doubles strategy, footwork and
games. After the drills, there will be 1 ½ hours
of round robin play, followed by a Babolat
racquet demonstration, gift boutique and catered
luncheon and fashion show. The day includes
awards, raffle prizes, fun and the chance to
make new friends! The program is $80/per person
for members of the Calabasas Tennis & Swim
Center and $90/person for non-members. Space is
limited and the registration deadline is May 9.
Payment must accompany your application and a
48-hour cancellation policy will be strictly
enforced. For more information, call Mary Pat
Faley at 818-601-5926, the Calabasas Tennis &
Swim Center at 818-222-2782, or email
info@calabasastsc.com.
Pamper yourself from 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a Mother’s Day
Rejuvenation at the Calabasas Tennis Swim
Center! Join
gTonnicks Yoga instructor
Garba "Mister G"
Onadja in a special
session of Body Rejuvenation! Bring your own
yoga mat and connect with your inner self
through natural, flowing movements that will
destress the
uptight spots in your mind and body. Then, from
12:30- 1:30 p.m., Ironman
triathlete and nutrition
expert Lari Bright
will offer nutrition tips and offer insights on
how to protect yourself from false marketing of
fad diets and supplements. Learn the optimal
eating habits for before, during and after a
competition, tennis match or work out! The
deadline for registration is Weds. May 9 and
space is limited.
If you’re looking for great fashions at
outstanding prices then come to the Calabasas
Tennis & Swim Center’s Mother’s Day Monday
“Boutique on the Patio” from 9:00 a.m – 2:00
p.m. The boutique features items from the North
Ranch Pro Shop, Strut-This, Stella & Dot
Jewelry, Moonlights Candles, Net Results Tennis,
It’s a Peach, Beijo Bags and more! The
Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center is located at
23400 Park Sorrento. For more information about
attending or becoming a vendor, contact Kathy at
818-222-2782 or email
kmilbrand@cityofcalabasas.com.
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THE
MEANING OF OPERA & THE FUN OF IT |
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 Everyone
knows how beautiful and moving the opera can be.
Now join Steve Kohn with the non-profit
LA Opera
and learn about the lighter side of this
enduring art form. You’ll hear great music,
learn the meaning and history, and see how opera
weaves in and out of everyday lives. Lectures
are Tuesdays, May 1, May 15, and May 29 from 1:30
p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Founders Hall, located
behind the Calabasas Library. For more
information please contact the City of Calabasas
Community Services Department at 818-880-6461.
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NATURE DISCOVERY CAMP |
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 Looking
for a fun, exciting, educational way for your
child to get back in touch with nature this
summer? Registration is now open for the 2012
summer sessions of
Nature Discovery Camp. Each
camp session offers a different environmental
focus to introduce young naturalists to the
wonders of nature through crafts, labs using
scientific tools, guided discoveries, hikes,
games and interactive guest speakers. The camp
is designed for youth ages 8 – 12 years and is
held in two sessions: July 16 – 20 and July 30 –
August 3, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
For more information or to register, contact
Susan Haugland at Mountains Restoration Trust,
(818) 591-1701 ext. 212, email
shaugland@mountainstrust.org, or visit
www.mountainstrust.org. |
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SUMMER
VOLUNTEEN PROGRAM |
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 Are
you between the ages of 13-17 and looking for
something fun and productive to do this summer?
The City of Calabasas Community Services
Department is pleased to announce the 2012
Summer VolunTEEN program and we want you!
Participants will volunteer in a variety of
activities including: camps, sports programs,
special events, and office work at City Hall,
Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, Calabasas
Pharmacy and much more. The program, designed to
give individuals valuable "on the job
experience", will begin Monday, June 18, 2012
and runs through Friday, August 10, 2012.
Applications are currently available at Juan
Bautista De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Rd.,
Calabasas, CA 91302. – Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. This program is limited to
the first 40 participants who sign up. There
will be a volunteer orientation meeting on
Friday, June 1, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at De Anza
Park. For more information please call
Recreation Specialist, Lana Wilhelm at
818-880-6461. |
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SAVVY SENIORS TRIP TO
VAN NUYS AIRPORT & LUNCH AT THE 94TH AERO
SQUADRON RESTAURANT |
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 Calabasas’
Savvy Seniors Program is offering a captivating
90 minute journey through aviation past and
present on a free guided tour of
Van Nuys
Airport on May 3, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The
airport’s award-winning educational and tour
program gives visitors a close-up look at a wide
variety of aircraft and a glimpse into the many
activities of aviation companies and operations
at VNY, which plays an important role in the
nation’s air transportation system and the
Southern California economy. After the tour you
will choose your lunch at the
94th Aero Squadron
Restaurant from a pre-selected menu. Lunch and a
beverage are included in the $28.00 fee. The
shuttle to the airport departs from the Civic
Center, 100 Civic Center Way. For more
information and to register, contact the City of
Calabasas
Community Services Department at
818-880-6461. |
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PIERCE COLLEGE ART HISTORY
PROFESSOR COMES TO CALABASAS SAVVY SENIORS PROGRAM |
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 Join
professor John Paul Thornton for a fascinating series of
lectures on Art History: “Passion & Genius” in the
Founders Hall located behind the Calabasas Library on
Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon. The session
runs now through July 6 (with no classes on 5/18, 5/25).
It’s not too late to sign-up for this great opportunity!
Registration fee is $25. For more information contact
Kimberly Colp, 818-880-6461. |
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SPOTLIGHT THE ARTS
PRESENTS A FREE READING SERIES |
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 Spotlight
the Arts Foundation presents a three-part
reading series called "What I Did During the
War." Created and directed by Matthew Henerson,
this free series is an examination of the war
from vastly different perspectives, by three of
the greatest playwrights in western literature.
This month's program, "Major Barbara" will take
place on Monday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Founders Hall. This satirical comedy by George
Bernard Shaw examines how the business of war
can play havoc with the moral compasses of an
Edwardian English family. Then next month, come
out to the Founders Hall on Monday, June 11 at
7:30 p.m. to see "Caucasian Chalk Circle," a
comedy by Bertold Brecht that is
politically-charged, dark and uplifting.
For additional information,
contact (818) 436-0530 or visit
www.spotlightthearts.org. |
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THE ENVIRONMENTAL DANGERS
OF CAR WASH RUN-OFF |
What can individual
residents do to reduce their contribution to
water pollution? According to a new study, not
washing cars in driveways should be at the top
of the list. Car wash run-off, including
detergents and vehicle surface residue, can
stream into the nearest storm drain carrying
untreated excess water into nearby creeks. The
wastewater contains trace amounts of metals,
fuel and automotive fluids. When these toxins
reach the ocean, they can be deadly for local
marine life.
Researchers recently ran a
test to measure acute impacts of carwash run-off
on juvenile rainbow trout at various
concentrations in a 96-hour toxicity test. Trout
were placed in solutions of 6.25%, 12.5%, 25%,
50%, or 100% car wash effluent diluted with
potable water. The goal of the test was to find
the concentration at which 50% of the fish would
survive-- ALL tested concentrations caused 100%
mortality within 24 hours. These tests show that
freshwater and marine organisms are all at risk,
depending on a particular species’
sensitivities.
Calabasas residents and
businesses are strongly encouraged to use
commercial car washes (that discharge wash water
to a wastewater treatment system), permitted
mobile car washers, or to wash cars where the
run-off can soak into the ground rather than
flow directly into our creeks and ocean.
Cleaning up the planet starts at home! |
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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 (May 5,
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 3:00 p.m. A
second monthly electronic waste event will take place on
the 3rd Saturday of the month (May 19, 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)
224-1600. |
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HISTORIC PLACE OF THE MONTH |
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 April Historic Place of the Month was
Old Topanga Canyon Road. Was that your guess?
Visit
www.cityofcalabasas.com/historic-place.html to see
if you can identify May's landmark! |
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SUMMER YOUTH
BASKETBALL LEAGUE |
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 Don’t
Miss Out! Hurry into Juan Bautista de Anza Park to
register for the 2012 Summer Youth Basketball League.
Sign-ups for boys and girls ages 5-16 are ongoing until
divisions are full. Act now, because space is filling up
quickly! League play runs June 16 to August 11, 2012.
For more information please call 818-880-6461. |
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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
Author's Night - Denise Hamilton on CTV:
Tune in to hear Denise Hamilton
talk about her ninth novel, "Damage
Control",
a
great mystery, and a superb
psychological thriller.
She
discusses her 10 years on staff at
the Los Angeles Times,
the bulk of which
was spent in the suburbs of Los
Angeles, where she used her
experience to cover the city's
multicultural communities that
feature prominently in her series.
Denise writes the nationally
best-selling Eve Diamond crime
novels featuring a reporter who
solves murders in contemporary
multicultural Los Angeles. An
amazing author, you don't want to
miss!
Check the
CTV Guide
for playback days and times.
You can watch archived episodes of
Author's Night
on-line
anytime with
CTV Archives. |
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