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July 29th, 2010
Going Full Circle
Moving to the Calabasas Courtyard
By: Barbara Lipkin
It is hard to believe that I am going full circle. When I worked for Fred Sands Realtors, he opened an office in Calabasas in the Courtyard. It was just as The Commons was being built and there was a new business/shopping center in Calabasas. After Coldwell Banker bought Fred Sands, I was still in the same office – same phone number, different name. Businesses came and went- Bacios closed and Cosmos moved into the spot. Bank of America took the Cosmos spot. What a great place to do business and watch the world. Now, the firm where I have happily worked for over 3 years, Ewing and Associates Sotheby’s Int’l. Realty, is moving into the same space in the Courtyard at the Commons, and I can’t be happier. Full circle and back into the center of Calabasas.
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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on July 29th, 2010
July 28th, 2010
A Woodland Hills Costco?
What will the Warner Center offer?
By: Barbara Lipkin
The Warner Center projects, which was dramatically scaled back its $750 million plan to connect Topanga and Promenade complexes. The plan adds 146,000 square feet for a retail anchor which rumors suggest will be a Costco.
“What you envision in 2007 is not going to be what you envision in 2010,” said Katy Dickey, a Westfield spokeswoman. “It’s reflective of the changing economy and consumer demand.”
Look for the new development across from Nordstrom’s at Westfield. Wonder what it will be…?
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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on July 28th, 2010
July 26th, 2010
Gasoline Prices in Calabasas
The cheapest regular gasoline in Calabasas is $3.09 per gallon
By: Barbara Lipkin
Everytime we go to fill up our cars, we spend a big chunk of change. Wonder what prices are for gas in different places in the world? We know that Europe has always been more expensive for fuel than the U.S. You can see the results- lots more small cars and much fewer large cars. You can really see it when the small cars are busy whizzing past you on the Autobahn. Then, there are the places where gas is much cheaper. How would you feel about 6 cents/gallon in Venezuela? Here are some of the gas prices around the world.
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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on July 26th, 2010
July 23rd, 2010
Cell Phone Towers in Calabasas
Where do we have cell phone towers in Calabasas?
By: Barbara Lipkin
Due to the mountainous topography of beautiful Calabasas, we have a high number of cell phone towers in a relatively close proximity. Furthermore, Calabasas has mainly residential zones that don’t allow for commercial use of cell phone towers. Thus, Calabasas has many towers on the tops of commercial buildings that make it hard to reach some of the outside communities. Here is a list our cell towers in Calabasas:
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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on July 23rd, 2010
July 15th, 2010
Calabasas Library Summer Programs
Summertime is a great time to take advantage of some of the programs at the Calabasas Library
By: Barbara Lipkin
For those under 3 and the 3-5 age group, there is Pumpkin Patch story time. The children’s librarian reads, sings, & entertains the children during the 1/2 hour story time. For preschoolers, there is Nicole Tibbetts on Friday, August 6th at 11 AM.. Listen to the stories from the Land of Imagination.
There are special events for elementary school students on Wednesdays at 4 PM. Some of the remaining shows include meeting some of the animals of the rainforest, swordplay with a fencing performing and learning the history of the Medieval era, a magic show with Jeff Fredriksen & others. There is a special event on Sunday, August 15 at 6pm in the amphitheater with Juggler David Cousin. No tickets are necessary but seating is limited.
All this close by for all to enjoy. Let us support the Calabasas Library by attending events. Another way to show support is to join the Friends of the Calabasas Library, a volunteer group of citizens that work with the library to raise funds and sponsor programs to enhance library service throughout the community. The Friends of the Calabasas Library has purchased a pair of passes to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. These passes are to be shared by all Calabasas Library cardholders. Each pass admits one adult and can be used at LACMA only. In order to borrow a pass you must sign a form and make a reservation at the circulation desk in the Calabasas Library. For more information, please come into the library and ask at the circulation desk.
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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on July 15th, 2010
July 7th, 2010
FHA Bridal Registry Account
What to buy for a wedding gift?
By: Barbara Lipkin
That question is all too frequent. Instead of a toaster, why not help the couple buy a home? The FHA has a FHA Bridal Registry Account.
The Bridal Registry Account allows couples who are getting married to open up a bridal registry savings account with participating Federal Housing Administration approved banks nationwide. Family and friends can then deposit their cash wedding gifts directly into the interest-bearing account. FHA requires that all funds be documented as to their source to protect against fraud. If done correctly, the couple only gets notified that deposits have been made into their account. While they know who gave, they do not know the amounts.
It a great way for young couples to save for their first home together.
Over 30 mortgage companies nationwide participate in the initiative. Participating mortgage companies set up an interest bearing account and provide information on how the account works to friends and family of the couple.
You can obtain more information about this program by calling 1-800-CALL-FHA (225-5342)
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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on July 7th, 2010
July 6th, 2010
Properly Dispose of Your Medications
What to do with expired medications?
By: Barbara Lipkin
Most of us tend to wonder what to do with old perspriptions. Maybe you didn’t finish your pills or have left over creams. Go to www.disposeMyMeds.org, an online resource to help you to find medication disposal programs at the local independent community pharmacy near you.
In addition to proper disposal, you can help prevent drug misuse and abuse each time you request and take your prescriptions. Once you have taken your prescriptions home, remember to keep them out of the sight and reach of children, and avoid taking them in front of children, since they tend to mimic adults. Never give your medications to anyone else or take someone else’s medications.
And remember to take you medicine as directed. A survey released by the National Community Pharmacists Association found that an astounding three-quarter of adults do not always take their prescription medicine as directed. Many forget to take a medication, take less than the prescribed dosage, or stop taking it before the supply runs out. In more than half the cases, the patients made these decisions without talking to a health care professional. Experts estimate that this patient non-adherence costs the United States nearly $100 billion per year in extra medical costs, including hospital visits, doctor visits, lab tests, and nursing home admissions.
Don’t throw them in the trash or flush them down the toilet. According to the website, more than 100 different pharmaceuticals have been detected in lakes, rivers, reservoirs and streams throughout the world.
Pharmaceuticals are being detected in the environment and there is genuine concern that these compounds, in the small concentrations that they’re at, could be causing impacts to human health or to aquatic organisms.
A vast array of pharmaceuticals — including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones — have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans.1
The closest drop off to us on their web site is Key Pharmacy 12660 Riverside Dr., Valley Village 818-509-3630
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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on July 6th, 2010
June 30th, 2010
Discounts at the Calabasas Commons
Street Eatz and more
By: Barbara Lipkin
In addition to the trucks, a number of stores are offering specials that evening. Flyers will be available at the registration booth with a complete list of offerings.
- Centre Salon & Spa: First time guests, make an appointment that evening and receive $10 off a haircut or $20 off a color service.
- The Vault Women: 20% off on all regular priced items.
- Crumbs Bakeshop: Buy 3 cupcakes, get one free
- L’Occitane: Shop the summer sale offering 20-50% off a wide variety of products, and receive a complimentary deluxe sample kit just for stopping by.
- Siany: Save 30% off one regular priced item.
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Buy one, get one 50% off (2nd yogurt must be of lesser or equal value).
An interesting tidbit:
The Manila Machine is the first and only Filipino gourmet food truck in Los Angeles. Between the eight trucks attending there are over 35,400 people following them on Twitter –- the primary communication method for determining where the trucks will be next.
Following the success at the Americana at Brand, the Commons will probably continue and will mix up the truck line-up. Due to space, 8-9 trucks are the probable limit.
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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on June 30th, 2010
June 22nd, 2010
Car Bumper Stickers
Car bumper stickers have been around as far back as we can remember.
By: Barbara Lipkin
They probably came out as soon as cars started being mass produced at the Ford plant with the Model A or T. Bumper stickers originally were devised as a way for companies to get free publicity. This was a novel idea as the more cars that sported the sticker, the more people that saw the company name or motto or sales pitch, etc… It was strictly a numbers game, the higher the number that saw the advertisement, the higher the sales would go. Then came about the idea of using it for other things like expressing ones individuality and more. Here are some of my favorites-
They make you laugh, they make you think. Both of these functions are good for you.
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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on June 22nd, 2010
June 2nd, 2010
Calabasas Beach Bus
By: Barbara Lipkin
The Calabasas Beach Bus begins June 21st and continues through Aug. 20th. One way costs $1 & round trip $2. The bus runs Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays about three times a day.
Calabasas to Zuma Beach:
Calabasas High School (by sidewalk of parking lot off of Valmar). 10 a.m., 12:50 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center (left side of the parking lot entrance). 10:10 a.m. and 12:40 p.m.
Round Meadow Elementary (second parking island). 10:20 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Former Calabasas City Hall (at mailboxes on Mureau Road). 10:25 a.m. and 1:05 p.m.
Juan Batista De Anza Park (in front of parking lot). 10:35 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The drop off is at lifeguard tower #7 at Zuma Beach.
Zuma Beach.from Lifeguard tower #7 to Calabasas 2 p.m., 4:15 p.m. and 6:10 p.m.
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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on June 2nd, 2010
