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LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS FROM THE CITY OF CALABASAS
JOIN US FOR FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS!
SUMMER DIVE-IN MOVIES - PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH
REGISTER NOW FOR THE CALABASAS CLASSIC 5K RUN!
REOPENING OF CALABASAS CREEKSIDE PARK PLAYGROUND: A REVITALIZED HAVEN FOR FAMILIES
E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT: KEEP CALABASAS GREEN!
JOIN THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING!
SUNSETS CONCERT SERIES AT CALABASAS LAKE
EXCITING FALL 2024 PROGRAMS AT THE CALABASAS SENIOR CENTER!
CITY'S ANNUAL PAVEMENT RESURFACING PROJECT WRAPS UP THIS AUGUST
MONTHLY RECOGNITIONS: OLD TOWN BANNER PROJECT
TECH HELP AT THE SENIOR CENTER
CALABASAS LIBRARY MONTHLY UPDATES
CAPTURE CALABASAS PHOTO CONTEST
CALABASAS CALENDARS, MEETINGS & HOLIDAY
JOIN US FOR FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS!
Get ready for a delicious August with our Food Truck Thursdays, brought to you by the Community Services Department. Enjoy an evening of tasty eats from a variety of food trucks, while grooving to live DJ music. With outdoor seating and fun games for all ages, it’s the perfect way to unwind and socialize.
When: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where:
- August 1st at Civic Center Plaza
- August 8th at Calabasas Community Center
- August 15th at Calabasas Community Center - First 50 teens receive a customized graffiti t-shirt - Valid for ages 13-17. For more information on this event, click here.
SUMMER DIVE-IN MOVIE - PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH
Join us poolside for a fun summer evening at our Dive-In Movie Night! Enjoy an outdoor movie, games, raffles, and more as we feature Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. The movie will start after sundown, approximately 8:00 p.m.
Date: Friday, August 2nd, from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas, CA 91302
Price: $3 per person; kids under 2 are free
Pre-registration required: Click here to register (No refunds)
For more information, please call (818) 222-2782 or click here.
Cabana Rental:
This year, we’re offering special VIP/Cabana seating with reserved shaded areas, lounge chairs, a large round table, and goodies including beach towels, sun block, prize tickets, and free movie goodies. Upper deck cabanas are limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your cabana now.
Activities Before the Movie:
From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., join us for trivia, cannonball contests, and noodle races with fun prizes and school supplies!
Don't miss out on one last pool party and movie night before school starts!
REGISTER NOW FOR THE CALABASAS CLASSIC 5K RUN!
Registration is now open for the Kevin Cordasco and City of Calabasas Classic 5K Run! This exciting event features a 5K Run, Kids Dash, custom finisher medals, music, live entertainment, a Kids Fun Zone, and food trucks - all dedicated to benefiting childhood cancer. Don't miss out on the run and register today!
Date: Sunday, September 29th, 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration Link: www.somethingyellow.org/events
REOPENING OF CALABASAS CREEKSIDE PARK PLAYGROUND: A REVITALIZED HAVEN FOR FAMILIES
The City of Calabasas is thrilled to announce the reopening of the beloved Creekside Playground, now enhanced with state-of-the-art play equipment and new amenities. The playground will reopen to the public on Saturday, August 3 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The renovation project, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act Funds and the Santa Monica Mountains Resource Conservation District Fire Prevention grant, reflects the city's commitment to providing safe, engaging, and accessible recreational spaces for its residents. The updated playground boasts a variety of new features designed to cater to children of all ages and abilities, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this cherished community hub.
Mayor Weintraub expressed excitement about the reopening, stating, "The Creekside Park playground has always been a special place for our community, and these renovations will make it even better. We're grateful for the funding that made this project possible and look forward to seeing our children enjoy this beautiful, updated space."
The City of Calabasas extends its heartfelt thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act and the Santa Monica Mountains Resource Conservation District for their generous support. These improvements are a testament to what can be achieved through community collaboration and investment in our future.
For more information on our local parks, please click here.
BATTERY RECYCLING PROGRAM
Did you know that batteries contain hazardous materials? When improperly disposed of, batteries can cause fires, leech into the soil, and contaminate water sources! The City of Calabasas would like to invite you to participate in our Battery Recycling Program!
To learn more about battery recycling locations around the City and how you can help protect our environment, click here.
For printable instructions, click here.
E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT: KEEP CALABASAS GREEN!
California Recycles, Inc. will be hosting an E-Waste Collection event to help keep our city green and clean. Bring your old electronics and dispose of them responsibly!
Date: August 3rd
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Albertsons Shopping Center - Back Parking Lot, 26521 Agoura Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
To learn more about what items are accepted and not accepted at the event, and for additional details, click here.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING!
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is offering a free in-person hybrid Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. This program equips residents with essential safety and life-saving skills, preparing them to assist their communities during emergencies.
Dates:
Saturday, August 10th from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 13th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Calabasas Community Center
27040 Malibu Hills Road
Calabasas, CA
Sign up now and learn more about this valuable training by clicking here.
SUNSETS CONCERT SERIES AT CALABASAS LAKE
Join us for an evening of music and fun at the SunSets Concert Series! Enjoy live performances at Calabasas Lake, including L.A.vation, the worlds greatest tribute to U2, and the Blue Breeze Band, featuring R&B and Motown Blues.
L.A.vation
Date: Sunday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m.
Blue Breeze BandDate: Sunday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m.
For more information on this and other upcoming events, click here.
CALABASAS LISTENING LOUNGE
Tuesday, August 20th from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free Entry!
Civic Center Amphitheater
200 Civic Center Way
Calabasas, CA 91302
Poets, storytellers, and musicians of all ages are invited to share their creativity!
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time speaker, come and let your voice be heard in the heart of our community!
Performer registration opens 1 day prior to event. Performer pre-registration Highly encouraged. Must be ages 13 & up. On-site registration if space available.
Register here.
EXCITING FALL 2024 PROGRAMS AT THE CALABASAS SENIOR CENTER
Get ready for the Fall 2024 session at the Calabasas Senior Center! Our Premier Brochure will be available in early August, featuring a diverse range of classes and activities designed to enrich your life.
Explore a variety of offerings, including lectures and demonstrations, fitness classes, music, cards and games, culinary arts, creative arts, art history, and exciting excursions.
Senior Program Registration Dates:
- Calabasas Senior Center Members: 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 12th
- Calabasas Residents: 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14th
- Non-Residents: 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 19th
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to engage in enriching activities and connect with your community!
More information on registration and class details will be posted soon.
CITY'S ANNUAL PAVEMENT RESURFACING PROJECT WRAPS UP THIS AUGUST
Public Works, Engineering Division
August marks the end of summer break for students and the end of the City’s Annual Pavement Resurfacing Project. This year, the City is resurfacing segments of Las Virgenes Road, Park Capri, Clover Trail, Daisy Trail, Locust Drive, and a segment of Canyon Drive in the Highlands. The roads were cold-milled (the grinding and removal process) and repaved with new hot mix asphalt concrete. The work also includes the installation of new asphalt concrete berms in areas where there is no concrete curb and gutter and the installation of new traffic striping. All work is scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2024/25 school year.
If you have any questions regarding the project, please feel free to contact the City's Assistant Engineer, Tra’a Bezdecny at TBezdecny@cityofcalabasas.com.
MONTHLY RECOGNITIONS: OLD TOWN BANNER PROJECT
The Public Works Maintenance Division, under the leadership of Public Works Superintendent Luis Hernandez, has successfully completed the Old Town banner project. This initiative involved modifying existing poles and installing new banners throughout Old Town, enhancing the area’s visual appeal.
A big thank you to our dedicated team for their hard work in completing this project and enhancing the look of our community.
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 4:00 p.m. - 7:45 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
CALABASAS LIBRARY MONTHLY UPDATES
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
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: National Intern Day - 2024
In celebration of National Intern Day, Connor Schuda gives us a glimpse into the life of a Public Works Intern! Check out this fantastic video created by our talented intern, Amanda Tahi, highlighting the daily experiences and behind the scenes moments of our dedicated interns. See how they're making a difference in our city!
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/just-now
License code: JHOZFAQAOYYFJ1JC
Click on the image above to view the video
Thank you Amanda and Connor, for your great work!
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 August City Calendar Page.
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That’s all for this month.
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