By: Karen Lee

Before you get too excited, to qualify, you must be over 62 and make no more than $41,400 annually. But, if you qualify, you’ll be in for quite a treat.

The 75-unit affordable housing complex, at 4803 El Canon Ave., will begin moving in as early as Oct. 17, according to a housing official. This 52,825-square-foot property, owned by Thomas Safran & Associates, have units that vary from 550 to 650 square feet. Residents at Canyon Creek Calabasas include a spa, a jacuzzi, a community room, a gym and underground parking.

The housing complex is located in the heart of Old Town Calabasas and was designed with an “old west” theme in keeping with the neighborhood.

By: Karen Lee

Le Pain Quotidien or, “the daily bread,” is a Belgian café-bakery chain with more than 160 locations worldwide. Lucky for us, their doors just opened a new eatery Monday at the Commons in Calabasas.

Le Pain Quotidien in Calabasas will, I assume, quickly become a hotspot for locals. With freshly baked organic goods, soups, salads, sandwiches and the tartine, this bakery has the perfect blend of European themes and local appeal.

Founded in 1990 by Alain Coumont in Brussels, Belgium, Alain still manages and directs the company’s commitment to organic ingredients and green building. Worldwide, the company has many locations in Los Angeles, New York City, Canada, Mexico, France, Russia and Kuwait.

Le Pain Quotidien will certainly receive the attention it deserves in the tightly knit Calabasas community.

Fire Precaution in Calabasas

By: Karen Lee

The recent brush fire on Alizia Canyon in Calabasas should be a good reminder that fire season is upon us. Hot temperatures, dry brush and upcoming Santa Ana winds make the perfect fuel for this extreme danger.

Make sure that brush around your house is cleared, and that trees are trimmed away from the roof.

Have a plan for evacuation-what to take-important documents should be in a metal fire resistant box that can be grabbed in a moments notice. Prescriptions and family photos should be at the top of the list. Last minute decisions can be disastrous. A few years ago when a fire threatened Bell Canyon, Valley Circle Estates, and Hidden Hills, I remember loading shoes in a laundry basket to take! That would have been a waste compared to other, irreplaceable items.

By: Karen Lee

As reported on patch.com

If you know a teen who is making a difference or inspiring the community in a particular way, they could qualify for a trip to the London Olympics. Beginning today you can help showcase an inspirational teen’s achievements by nominating him/her for a once in a lifetime experience from Coca-Cola – the honor of carrying the Olympic Flame next July during the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.

Coca-Cola will be selecting 10 teenagers who inspire others through their dedication to living positively and effecting meaningful change to participate in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. The 10 selected torchbearers will have the opportunity to share their passion with the world when they carry the Olympic Flame in and around the historic town of Oxford, England, July 9-11, 2012, as it makes its way to London for the Opening Ceremony on July 27, 2012.

Go to LivePositively.com for a chance to win.

For more information go to: http://calabasas.patch.com

Proud to be udderless

By: Karen Lee

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Recently opened in Woodland Hills by Trisha Lobefaro, No Udder features non dairy, vegan desserts. Her mission stems from the practice of balancing the decadence of dessert with the mindfulness of animals. Special Occasion, Wedding and Birthday cakes can be ordered but bite sized cakes can be purchased for tasty treats. And you must try the turnovers, cookies and organic coffee once your inside.

Stop by No Udder at 20839 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills. Located next to Precision Escrow and across from the Allen Edwards Salon.

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Angry Birds and the Mighty Eagle

By: Karen Lee

So I was at the airport with an hour before the flight and about 20 people, men and women, were playing the number 1 iphone/ipad app-Angry Birds. Here I am, waiting in a room with 80 or so people and 1/4th of them are playing the same game. Grown men in suits, moms, teenagers, kids you name it.

It’s really a game of strategy, figuring out how to knock out the target piggies. Very addictive. At 4 am this morning I finally figured out 14-14!  For those who cannot pass a level after multiple, multiple tries, you can download mighty eagle app – $.99 and use it(only once per hour) to wipe out that level and move on. From what I understand, they will be adding more levels, and, once you finish all levels you can start over to achieve 3 stars on all games. Don’t start unless you’re willing to go the distance! This game is not for the faint of heart. Extremely addictive and fun.

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Woodland Hills, El Camino Real, to undergo change

By: Karen Lee

One of the highest performing academic and athletic schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District is close to becoming an independent charter school. Although it would still maintain itself from public funding, it would be independently run. Currently, El Camino is the only high school in the LAUSD that is not receiving  credit for students in low income families. Approx 25% of students at El Camino are considered low income, but in order for El Camino to receive credit from these students, the percentage must be over 40%. The school would receive an additional $400,000 per year by being classified as a charter school.

If plans are approved, El Camino may start the 2011-2012 school year as a charter school.

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By: Karen Lee

On Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time ends in Calabasas. Each Fall we move our clocks back one hour and “gain” and extra hour. So, it gets lighter earlier and darker earlier. We “Fall back” at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November by setting our clock back one hour and thus returning to Standard Time. Don’t forget.

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By: Karen Lee

A non-profit organization, Save the Ta-Tas is dedicated to battling cancer at every stage by supporting breakthrough breast cancer research. Save the Ta-Tas sells shirts, shorts, bags, hats and boob lube (body soap and lotion). Owner Julia Fikse approaches her philanthropic business in a somewhat jovial manner – lightheartedly refering to breasts as “ta-tas.” But despite the joke, Fiske founded the business after watching both her aunt and grandmother loose their breasts.

So far the business has raised $427,000 and is funding a researcher base in Barcelona, Spain. Fiske prides herself on the success and benevolence of Save the Ta-Tas. “Ta-tas brand is unique in that it guarantees a percentage of no less than 25% of net profits, or 5% of gross sales,” she explained. Ta-tas guarantees a donation regardless of whether the company is profitable or not.

That’s pretty generous. It’s refreshing to see such great things being done for breast cancer.

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Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

By: Karen Lee

For a lovely West Hills family event, come by the West Hills Fall Fest to enjoy live entertainment and diverse international dishes. This Fall Fest is a free event featuring rides and games for the children.

Experience a variety of products presented by merchants and don’t forget the Chili. For the first time, West Hills Fall fest is having a Chili Cookoff Contest.

For the adults, the Fall Fest offers wine, brew and food from Trader Joes. This is a great fall event for West Hills Residences.

West Hills Center
23233 Saticoy Ave
West Hills, Ca 91304

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