The “Reel” History Fernando Award Volume 39, Numberof the 19 Valley: Nominees July 15, 2021 What’s in a Announced ***WhenStreet stripping Name in - take out date line below Valley Vantage - we’re getting double lines!!! Using Sniffer Dogs to Smell Out COVID See Page 14 See page 11 See Page 5 L A S V I R G E N E S A N D CALABASAS ENTERPRISE Volume 51, Number 19 Serving Calabasas Since 1963 July 15, 2021 News in Brief JOB VFAIR Westfield Job Fair Set for July 23 Concert Westfield Topanga and The Village will host a Job Fair with more than 20 shops and restaurants on Friday, July 23, from 2 to 5 pm. Dress your best and bring a resume to Level 1 Sunsets near California Pizza Kitchen to meet hiring managers from Westfield merchants. Retailers hiring include restaurants and retail stores. For more information visit westfield.com/ topanga. LAPD, Blumenfield Host Movie in the Park LAPD West Valley, in partnership with Councilmembers Bob Blumenfield and Nury Martinez, present Movie in the Park! Join the community for a family fun night on Tuesday, August 3, from 6 to 10 pm at Randall D. Simmons Park (corner of Wilbur Ave and Vanowen St). The movie being Tribute to Selena Takes Over Park Sunday Night screened is Disney Pixar’s Onward. Teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley embark on a magical quest to spend one more The Como La Flor Band with Selena perfectly, and together the and respect to bring the Selena day with their late father. Like any good adventure, their their tribute to Selena, the Tex- band has developed an amazing experience with so much detail. journey is filled with cryptic maps, impossible obstacles Mex Queen, will take the stage in onstage chemistry. These veteran Como Flor will perform and unimaginable discoveries. This free event will also Warner Park this Sunday, July 18. musicians pride themselves on at 6:30. Emerging Artist and include a petting zoo, face paint, popcorn and more! Gather The Como La Flor Band was giving their audience an incredible funky pop musician Dree Mon the family, grab some blankets and get ready for a movie founded in 2011 in the small high-energy, qualitative stage will precede them at 5:30 pm. night under the stars. For any questions, contact West town of Holtville, California. show from start to finish. The Parking for the concert is Valley Community Relations a call at (818) 374-7690 at After seven years, The Como La lead vocalist flawlessly matches available in the structure on Flor Band has become the most Selena Quintanilla’s vocal range Califa. There will be food trucks respected Selena tribute band in and on-stage movements exactly. and a vendor showcase in the Motown Kicks Off Calabasas SunSets Concerts the nation. The band replicates The band has worked hard and park. For more information visit the look, sound, and feel of with the utmost humbleness valleycultural.org. Stone Soul brings their Motown Sound to Calabasas Lake this Sunday night as the first of the city’s SunSets Concert series. Enjoy songs from James Brown, Stevie Wonder, the Pinstripes Bowling, Dining Entertainment Complex Temptations and more. The free concert starts at 6 pm on the lake, which is only open to the public during the city concerts. Signs Lease at New Westfield Topanga Expansion Enter at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento. There is field seating on the grass and limited fixed Pinstripes has signed a lease at seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Next up will Westfield Topanga to bring their be Yachty by Nature’s six-piece band playing groovy yacht blend of entertainment, bowling rock tunes from Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, and dining experience to the new Toto and more on August 8. August 29 bring Cash, Killer and building. The Kind with music from Johnny Cash, Jerry Lewis and Pinstripes will be a part of the Elvis Presley. For more information visit cityofcalabasas.com. 180,000 square foot expansion Westfield announced in 2019 Pool Opens at Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center and which is currently under construction. The expansion The pool at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center has includes demolition of the former opened again for family swim. Closed during the pandemic Sears department store building and then open only by appointment for lap swimming, the at the center into a new, vibrant pool is now open for general enjoyment 1 to 4 pm weekdays district at the corner of Victory and noon to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. There is a capacity and Topanga Canyon Boulevard that will feature a chef-driven limit but no other restrictions. Lap swimming is open 6 am to Pinstripes will bring family entertainment to Westfield Topanga. 8 pm Monday to Friday and 6 am to 5:30 pm Saturday and food hall; sleek lounges and Sunday. Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center is located at 23400 cocktail bars; unique interior Park Sorrento. For more information visit calabasastsc.com and exterior boutiques; best-in- and outdoor public spaces and or lace up your bowling shoes for or call (818) 222-2782. class entertainment including an plazas. Pinstripes is expected to the classic American pastime, and AMC Theater and recreational open with the expansion in 2022. enjoy bistro offerings featuring activities; and landscaped indoor You’ll be able to play bocce (Continued to page 15) Page 2, Valley News Group, July 15, 2021 JULY COMMUNITY CALENDAR TARZANA: The Tarzana Community and Cultural Center is offering free gardening classes for kids, ages 4 to 11 this summer! This new program teaches kids how to plant and harvest their own organic fruits and veggies. Hands-on garden and science projects are included, with takeaway arts and crafts projects to continue their experiences at home! Workshops will be held from 9 am to 12 pm, Thursdays from July 15 to August 12. Parents may drop off or stay with their children during the program. Advanced registration is required through docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9nLoihkx9KA_ yH9Zoa01QryoPuijSF6cNJvqp9ijuOe51ZA/viewform. For more info, EXPERIENCE email [email protected]. If you are interested in helping to facilitate this new garden program, please ALASKA THIS SUMMER email [email protected] or call (818) 705.1286. High school students in need of community service hours are welcome to ON American Cruise Lines apply! VISITING ONLY U.S. PORTS WOODLAND HILLS: The West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce is holding their July Staying Connected Mixer on 8, 11 and 15-Day Cruise Options Available Aboard American Constellation1 Wednesday, July 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Woodland Hills Country Club. RSVP is required by noon on Tuesday, July 27. Cost is free for members and $15 for a one-time trial guest. For more SAMPLE CRUISE ITINERARY info, call (818) 347-4737. Don’t miss this monthly business mixer! PRE: Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay in Juneau CALABASAS: DAY 1: Juneau, AK and Mendenhall Glacier The Calabasas Library will host author and historian DAY 2: Petersburg, AK Brian Rooney on Thursday, July 22, at 6 pm. Rooney will cover what DAY 3: Cruising through Tracy Arm and equipment he uses, and the processes needed to preserve your photos. This program will be on Zoom. Sign up on the library website. For Sawyer Glacier more information, call the library at (818) 225-7616 or visit the website DAY 4: Glacier Bay, AK at http://www.calabasaslibrary.org. DAY 5: Cruising the Inside Passage and Frederick Sound WOODLAND HILLS: United Chambers of Commerce will host the 2021 DAY 6: Icy Strait Point, AK LAPD Captain’s Luncheon on Thursday, July 29, at 11:30 am. Get to DAY 7: Haines, AK know the heroes of the San Fernando Valley, Chief Michael Moore DAY 8: Juneau, AK and Deputy Chief Alan S. Hamilton, Commanding Officer, Operations, YOUR CRUISE INCLUDES: Valley Bureau, plus all surrounding area captains. Tickets are $45 per person for UCC members; $55 for non-members. The event will be ✦ Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay (Juneau Departures) held at the Woodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Road. For ✦ Featured Shore Excursions tickets visit unitedchambers.org. ✦ Onboard enrichment programs including daily lectures and evening entertainment ✦ Beverage package and cocktail hour every evening CALABASAS: On Wednesday, July 21, at 6 pm, the Calabasas Library ✦ Gratuities Film Fanatics will meet on Zoom for an informal discussion of a ✦ Pleasant Holidays’ Exclusive: $50 per person onboard credit² film. They will have a special speaker joining the group. For more ✦ PLUS AAA Member Benefi t: $50 OFF per booking³ information, the title of the film and the Zoom meeting link, email Book Now and Travel with Peace of Mind: [email protected]. ✦ Our Cruise Vacation Protection Plan Plus o ers benefi ts, coverage and assistance TARZANA: ✦ Stringent measures to safeguard the health and safety of passengers and crew Corbin Bowl hosts “Open Mic Night” every Thursday night. It’s free to attend, and you never know who might take the stage for comedy open mic night. Corbin Bowl is located at 19616 Ventura Blvd. Call (818) 996-2695 or visit corbinbowl.net for more AAA TRAVELS WITH YOU information. CALL: (800) 741-1605 CLICK: AAA.com/Travel VISIT: CALABASAS: Enjoy Karaoke at the Sagebrush Cantina every Thursday YOUR LOCAL AUTO CLUB BRANCH night at 7 pm. Sing your heart out to a live band on the Cantina’s large patio. There is also dancing to a live band every Saturday and Sunday night at 8 pm. The Sagebrush Cantina is located at 23527 Calabasas Road in the heart of Old Town Calabasas.