LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS FROM THE CITY OF CALABASAS

WALK TO SCHOOL DAY

BAGS 4 BENCHES PLASTIC RECYCLING PROGRAM

CALABASAS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

BRANDON'S VILLAGE GRAND RE-OPENING

MICROTRANSIT SURVEY

JOIN THE EXPLORER HIKE PROGRAM!

GREAT PUMPKIN BAKE-OFF

MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL - COMMUNITY VOTER NIGHT!

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST CERT MEETING!

INTERNATIONAL SHAKEOUT DAY

RECYCLING CALENDAR DRAWING CONTEST: K-8 STUDENT SUBMISSIONS

GREEN STREET PROJECT UPDATE

CLASS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE FALL!

NEW CALABASAS RESIDENTIAL WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICE GUIDE!

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS FOR THE CARL GIBBS ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWAR!

TECH HELP AT THE SENIOR CENTER

CALABASAS FACILITY RENTALS

CALABASAS LIBRARY MONTHLY UPDATES

CAPTURE CALABASAS PHOTO CONTEST

WHAT'S ON CTV?

CALABASAS CALENDARS, MEETINGS & HOLIDAY

WALK TO SCHOOL DAY

Join City Representatives, Staff, Crossing Guards, Transit Drivers, and LA County Sheriffs with the Las Virgenes Unified School District’s Calabasas Elementary and Middle Schools as we support walking to school with the entire country on Wednesday, October 2nd. This annual event is an opportunity for our community to come together to support our students’ use of active transportation, promoting their physical health and the health of the environment they live in.   

For more information, see the City's event webpage and the official National Walk to School webpage. 

BAGS 4 BENCHES PLASTIC RECYCLING PROGRAM

The City of Calabasas Environmental Commission has partnered with various Calabasas High School students to participate in the NexTrex Recycling Challenge. The program aims to recycle 1,000 pounds of polyethylene film that would otherwise be sent to a landfill. The recycled materials are transformed into an eco-friendly Trex bench that will likely be placed in Calabasas High School!

The program includes the placement of centralized plastic collection boxes at City Hall, Las Virgenes Unified School District, Fazio Cleaners, and Calabasas High School AP Environmental Sciences Teacher Ms. Emily Sneed’s classroom.

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 Bags for Benches video created by our Media Team!

CALABASAS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Join us on Sunday, October 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for the annual Calabasas Pumpkin Festival! Enjoy unlimited inflatable rides, exciting games, live music, fun contests, dance parties, and fascinating bug & reptile shows. It’s a day of fall fun for the whole family!

Advanced Online Tickets: $10 per person (processing fees apply - ends 10.19.24 at 11:59pm) 

Day of Tickets: $15 per person (in person & online - processing fees apply) 

Children under 24 months admitted free! 

To buy tickets go to TicketLeap.com.

For more information, click here. 

BRANDON'S VILLAGE GRAND RE-OPENING

Join us as we celebrate the reopening of our community park with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, October 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.!

Enjoy giveaways for children, free food truck refreshments for the first 200 guests after 10:30 a.m., and a live DJ to keep the energy high. Don’t miss the thrilling Raptor 'Birds of Prey' show!

Gates Canyon Park, Brandon's Village 
25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd. 
Calabasas, 91302

MICROTRANSIT SURVEY

The City of Calabasas began a weekend pilot program for microtransit (a public on-demand ride-sharing service) in February 2023 and we’d like to know how we’re doing.  The City is looking to understand how passengers want to use the program to promote public transit within the City. 

You can find the survey here and learn more about the program on the City’s Demand Response Weekend Service Webpage.

JOIN THE EXPLORER HIKE PROGRAM!

Get ready to lace up your hiking boots for the Explore Calabasas Hike Program on Saturday, October 12th! This fun event will take you through the Mesa Peak Trail, starting at 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91301.

Check-in begins at 6:45 a.m., and the hike will kick off at 7:00 a.m. Beginner-Intermediate Hike 5 Miles/ 2.5-3.5 Hours.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Calabasas with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. The program is free, but advance registration is required.

For questions call (818) 479-8180 or email: CommunityServicesInfo@CityofCalabasas.com

GREAT PUMPKIN BAKE-OFF - CANCELED

Come join the fun on Sunday, October 13th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and enter your most impressive, Pumpkin-flavored, sweet & tasty dish!

$5 contestant fee; space is limited! Winners will be announced at the Calabasas Pumpkin Festival. 

Award categories: 

• “Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice!” (Best Tasting Item) 

• “Oh, My Gourd That’s Cool!” (Most Creative Recipe) 

• “Give ‘Em Pumpkin to Talk About!” (Best Presentation) 

MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL - COMMUNITY VOTER NIGHT

Join us on Monday, October 14th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for Community Voter Night at Founders Hall (located behind the library at 200 Civic Center Way). This event is a great opportunity for Calabasas residents to learn more about the upcoming election and engage with city representatives.

The Mayor's Youth Council will be helping to host this informative event. Be sure to stop by and get involved in the conversation!

For more details, visit cityofcalabasas.com/election.

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST CERT MEETING!

The City of Calabasas invites you to attend our first Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) meeting on Tuesday, October 15th, at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. This is a great opportunity to learn about the essential requirements to become a member, explore our organization, activities, and training opportunities, and discover how you can make a difference in our community.

If you’re interested in joining us, please RSVP to Debbie Larson at dlarson@cityofcalabasas.com.

Become part of a team that helps keep Calabasas safe!

For more information, visit www.cityofcalabasas.com/cert.

INTERNATIONAL SHAKEOUT DAY

This year's International ShakeOut Day is Thursday, October 17th, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!

RECYCLING CALENDAR DRAWING CONTEST: K-8 STUDENT SUBMISSIONS

There’s still time - Encourage your K-8 student to participate in our Recycling Calendar Drawing Contest! Fourteen drawings will be selected to be included in the City of Calabasas 2025 Recycling Calendar. This year’s theme is “How do I Recycle in my Life?”.

The competition enables students to display their artistic talents, learn from their own experiences, and educate others about environmental stewardship. They say “A picture is worth a thousand words” but seeing these Calabasas students’ environmental drawings is priceless! Previous calendars can be accessed here.

All submissions are due on Friday, October 18th, 2024. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail Melanis Stepanian at mstepanian@cityofcalabasas.com

GREEN STREET PROJECT UPDATE

The Las Virgenes Green Street project consisting of major shoulder and trail developments near north terminus of Las Virgenes Road is nearing completion. The general contractor has finished installation of the final asphalt overlay at the parking lot and will be finishing the remaining few items including striping and signage. The residents and visitors can begin using the parking lot immediately after the striping is completed.

This project is the first of its kind in City of Calabasas in terms of promoting the use of natural resources to filter surface runoffs as well as control dust and flood for the residents and hikers using the trail. Use of drought tolerant plants within the project not only promotes the aesthetic scenery of Southern California but also helps infiltration and treatment of storm water that would otherwise be transferred to the ocean untreated.

CLASS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE FALL!

• The New Mom Club (10/2-11/20)
• CommuniTea Sound Bath (10/9 and 10/23)
• Mesa Peak Trail Hike (10/12)
• Menopause Bootcamp (10/15)
• Full Moon Women's Circle & Sound Bath (10/16)
• ChiRunning Half Day Workshop (10/26)
• Jurassic Gardening Workshop (10/27)
  
  

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

To register, click here. 

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.   

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS FOR THE CARL GIBBS ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

The Carl Gibbs Environmental Excellence Award is a symbol of commitment to California’s environment. The Award honors a wide array of individuals, businesses, municipalities, government agencies, organizations, and institutions, in Calabasas all working to benefit our environment. Nominations for the Award are welcome from individuals, companies, government agencies, consultants, educators, researchers, and students. 

The nomination form must be submitted by or before Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, via e-mail or in person.

For more information, please visit the City Website.

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. - 7:00 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.

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: Wildland Fire Preparedness Webinar 2024

Hear about the Wildland Fire Season Update - from LA County Fire Assistant Chief - Drew Smith, FIREWISE Communities from Haddee Hammoud, Forestry - LACOFD EPIC- FSC Emergency Communications and the Calabasas CERT Team.

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 October City Calendar Page.

OCTOBER DATES TO REMEMBER

NOVEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER

That’s all for this month.

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