Calabasas Style: July/August 2014

Marnie Schneider Brings Football Pedigree to Calabasas Coyotes

Cool Ways to Beat the Heat The Future of Health Care at West Hills Hospital & Medical Center

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Table of CONTENTS Auto

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Fashion Supercar Sunday Car Show

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Styles We Love for Summer

Health and Beauty

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Summer Sun Protection and a Different Kind of Selfie

86 Luxury Lifestlye Event Cars and Cigars

Financial Brief

Business Profile

18 Discover Your Natural Beauty at the Aveda World Class Centre Salon

Giving Back

48 West Hills Hospital & Medical Center

72 Transforming Appearances at Vitality Skin Institute of Agoura

30 National Charity League’s Annual Promenade Brighter than the Sun

Summer Features

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36 Beat the Heat This Summer in Malibu

53 Calabasas Community Supports Relay for Life

Country Club Life

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Cover Feature

14 Marnie Schneider Brings Football Pedigree to Calabasas Coyotes

Dining in Style

22 Mediterraneo: Epicurean Getaway in the Heart of Westlake Village

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Predicting the Future

White Party to Benefit Bay Laurel Elementary School

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Viewpoint hosts its Annual Spring Luncheon and their Night on the Town Gala

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Cancer Support Community hosted an Evening of Hope Gala

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THE Event : The Party of the Year

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Canine Classic Raises Money for Local Non-Profits

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Keller Williams Calabasas Estates Cleans Local Park

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Medical

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Sip into Something Cool Chill out with Sweet Treats Cool Ways to Beat the Heat

Tech Talk

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appy summer! Whether your summer plans include exotic travel or an adventure closer to home, we wish you a wonderful summer of watermelon, barbecues and beach days! It’s been a whirlwind for Calabasas Style with all the galas, fundraisers, design shows, anniversaries, wine festivals, graduations and THE Event! We have been busy taking photos. One of the exciting things going on is the permanent landing site for medical helicopters atop the emergency room at West Hills Hospital; check out the fold-out section for details.

The National Charity League held its annual Promenade, in which each member is recognized for completing the chapter’s required service hours. THE Event was THE party of the year with more than 1,000 guests. We introduce you to Marnie Schneider who shares her enthusiasm for Calabasas High School football.

We know you want to look your best this summer, so we acquaint you with Vitality Institute of Agoura’s exciting new procedure called Liposonix; also, Dr. Anna Guanche offers some advice on how to be smart in the sun and ways to check for skin cancer.

Centre Salon brings us the latest trends, techniques and styles. To beat the heat, we share our favorite Malibu spots for some beach time, shopping and dining. To stay cool in town, we suggest some local spots to chill out with sweet treats, cool drinks and ways to beat the heat. To feel away from home, a visit to Mediterraneo offers you an epicurean getaway in the heart of Westlake Village.

Styles We Love offers some great summer bathing suits, fun summer prints in dresses and flowy pants, glasses and accessories to keep you stylish all summer.

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Marnie Schneider

Photography by Marvin Steindler Styling by Salon Nuuvo

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Marnie Schneider Brings Football Pedigree to Calabasas Coyotes

Cool Ways to Beat the Heat The Future of Health Care at West Hills Hospital & Medical Center

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MarnieSchneider

Brings Football Pedigree to Calabasas Coyotes

By Beth Cone Kramer Photographed By Marvin Steindler

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alabasas Park Estates resident Marnie Schneider says football and philanthropy are part of her DNA. Schneider’s grandfather, Leonard Tose, owned the Philadelphia Eagles from 1969-85 and helped establish the first Ronald McDonald House, on Oct. 15, 1974, in Philadelphia. So when the Philadelphia native relocated to Calabasas from Hollywood, it was only natural she raised her hand to help out the Calabasas High School football team to continue his legacy.

Calabasas resident Julie DuFine, an accomplished writer/producer, and Jasmine Erving, daughter of the Philadelphia 76er and Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving, she collects balls for underserved youth.

“I collect footballs, baseballs, basketballs, soccer balls, tennis balls, kickballs, golf balls, NERF balls. We now have the LAPD’s Police Athletic League on board as a partner and distribution partner. We also have our ‘Ball of Famers,’ former professional athletes on our team to help spread the word about our mission. … We’re about to team up with a gigantic sporting goods company! Very exciting!”

“Being involved in youth athletics is a huge passion of mine,” shares the current V.P. of the Board of Directors for Calabasas High School’s football program. “I’m proud to be associated with the team behind the Coyotes.” She says she is “working hard with her relationships with many retired NFL players to bring the football team a championship.

“I want to see the community come out and support the team!”

Professionally, Schneider and DuFine are the co-creators of Ladies, Grab Your Balls! a class and blog that encourages women to speak the language of sports. To contact Ladies, Grab Your Balls! For your next corporate retreat or a game day experience with the Football Filly, contact Nick Spike at Thuzio.com or LadiesGrabYourBalls.com.

Schneider with her mother, Susan Tose Spencer, are coordinating a special Coyote Football weekend Aug. 29 when the team will host Rancho High from North Las Vegas. “Those kids are very underserved, and it’s the first time for many of them to be out of Las Vegas,” she says.

“We are planning a fun Saturday for all of them. It’s also the first game for Casey Clausen, the new head football coach. I’m very excited!”

Marnie is following in her late grandfather’s footsteps, teaching her three children the value of helping others and continuing his legacy at the Ronald McDonald House, where she sits on the Board of Directors. Marnie spends quite a bit of time at the Long Beach House and has recently participated in the Long Beach Ronald McDonald House’s Walk for Kids.

Schneider shares her infectious enthusiasm with Calabasas Style for yet another nonprofit she has founded, Grab a Ball and Play. With fellow

With her three children, Jonathan, 14, Goldie, 11, and Leo, 9, Schneider has also started Healing Through Heeling to collect sports

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shoes to give to those who need athletic shoes. “We all know that playing sports and exercise are keys to a healthy mind, body and spirit,” she says. “With proper shoes, you can perform better. I’m working on trying to get a big sports-show sponsor.”

Marnie and kids extend their commitment to helping the community by their choice of pets. The family’s rescue dogs have taken well to Calabasas, and Welsh pony Billy aka Kidding Around also is part of the family.

The kids share the family sporting tradition. Jonathan, who attends Oaks Christian, loves to play basketball and football. Goldie is a competitive equestrian, spending afternoons caring for her pony at Calabasas’s Far West Farms. Leo, who enjoys football and golf, is a student at Bay Laurel Elementary.

Marnie has called Calabasas home for four years. Marnie notes, “When I decided to leave Hollywood, Calabasas came up consistently. People raved about the excellent schools, the easy access to the ocean, and the great community feel -- and they were right! I’m a simple country girl, and I have all the conveniences of the city. You can’t beat the beautiful sunsets and summer nights in the 91302! We have made lifelong friendships here!”

“I’m always with my kids, so whatever they want to do, throw balls and play catch in the backyard, cook, draw, or play games, we do it. I don’t want to miss a single second of their childhoods, and I want to make it the best for them and the most memorable fun!”

A favorite dining spot is Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill. “We also keep Starbucks in The Commons in the black!” Marnie says with a laugh.

“I have carved out a great life for us here in Calabasas and we do it in style. Is there any other way?” n For More Information: Grab a Ball and Play!!! http://ladiesgrabyourballs.com/ 2014/02/10/experienced-balls-needed-2 Long Beach Ronald McDonald House http://www.longbeachrmh.org Ronald McDonald House History: http://www.rmhc.org/our-history If you know a great family or individual to profile, please contact us at: stylepublishing@gmail.com.

Calabasas High School

2014 Varsity Football Schedule 8/29/14 Rancho HS Home 7:00 9/5/14 Burrough HS Away 7:00 9/12/14 Van Nuys HS Home 7:00 9/19/14 Pacifica HS Home 7:00 9/26/14 Rio Mesa HS Home 7:00 10/2/14 (Thu) St. Francis HS Away 7:00 10/10/14 BYE WEEK 10/17/14 Camarillo HS Away 7:00 10/24/14 Agoura HS Away 7:00 10/30/14 (Thu) Oak Park HS Home 7:00 11/7/14 Simi Valley HS Home Calabasas S7:00 tyle 15

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Centre Salon

Discover Your Natural Beauty at the Aveda World Class

By Elena Richards Photography by Marvin Steindler

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he Centre Salon at The Common of Calabasas is the area’s only Aveda lifestyle salon, where the art and science of pure flower and plant essences are at the core of everything this full-service salon offers. Since opening in 2005, its mission has been to provide first-class service to its guests through its 100-percent dedication to Aveda’s hair, skin and spa products.

The Aveda experience hits you the moment you walk through the doors. Instead of being assaulted by the typical smells of harsh ammonias, dyes and chemical vapors, your senses are delighted by the fresh scents of lavender, jasmine and an array of organic extracts that define the Aveda brand. During your visit, you also experience an array of Aveda rituals designed to relax and transport you, such as enjoying a cup of Aveda Comforting Tea or relaxing with a complimentary and stress-relieving scalp, neck, shoulder or hand massage.

What also makes the salon different from the norm is that all of the professional stylists and colorists have been trained and certified at the one of the 63 Aveda institutes throughout the world. Unlike most “beauty schools,” the Aveda Institute is an internationally renowned, cutting-edge and ecofriendly institution dedicated to shaping the future of beauty and wellness. The Centre Salon team is led by Bryan Bayer, a 20-year Aveda artistic creative director, and Operations Manager Sandra Zaki Tachejian. Bayer’s vision was to create a highprofile salon in the heart of Calabasas; and while they have many celebrity clients, the salon has none of “attitude” found at Beverly Hills salons. Bryan and his team have a genuine passion for hair, and all of the Centre Salon professionals are continually educated on the latest trends, techniques and styles inspired by the fashion runways

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from around the world. The spa professionals also undergo regular training to stay informed of latest advancements in body and skin care so they can practice healing, rejuvenating and refreshing the mind, body and spirit.

All products, including Aveda’s proprietary hair colors, are full of the life force of plants and contain pure essential oils. The Avedaingredient philosophy is that what you put on your body should be as healthy and natural as what you put in your body, so all products contain only naturally derived ingredients that are professionally developed, clinically tested and respectful of the earth.

Unlike most hair colors that can do more damage than good, Aveda’s Full Spectrum™ Hair Color is 99-percent naturally derived from a signature blend of sunflower, castor and jojoba oils, infusing the hair with amazing shine and essentially damage-free results. The fade-resistant color is also created with an environmental and social conscience, so you can feel good about using plant power instead of petrochemicals.

Customers never have to worry about picking the wrong shade, tone or color. Each colorist has been trained to select the color, tints and highlight shades designed to enhance your natural skin tone and eye color. The end result is a color that is uniquely right for you that enhances your natural beauty. The colorists and stylists have also been trained to professionally evaluate you hair’s condition before any product is selected or applied, ensuring your hair remains strong, healthy and vibrant. Customers who have damaged or over-processed hair will be excited to know that Centre Salon provides a wide

array of products to restore healthy hair. Joining the full line of hair-care products is a fabulous selection of skin-care products and makeup.

Aveda lost a true icon in February when founder Horst M. Rechelbacher passed away from pancreatic cancer. Bryan, who received his training at the Aveda headquarters in the Minneapolis suburb of Blaine, remembers him well. “Horst was passionate about everything that went on at Aveda, and everyone who received Aveda training was inspired by his passion. He was a genuine innovator and an outspoken environmentalist.

He and will always be remembered as the first pioneer of the sustainable beauty industry. Fortunately, his legacy lives on here in the heart of Calabasas at the Aveda Centre Salon.�

Discover a whole new concept in hair and skin services located in your own back yard at the Aveda Centre Salon, connecting beauty, environment and well-being. n 4732 Commons Way Calabasas, CA 91302 (818) 224-3442 centresalon.com

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MEDITERRANEO Epicurean Getaway in the Heart of Westlake Village

By Beth Cone Kramer Photographed by Marvin Steindler

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European-style getaway doesn’t have to involve passports and airports. In Westlake Village, we’re fortunate to have Mediterraneo, located between a private lake and authentic working vineyard, where a meal seems like a Mediterranean vacation.

Mediterraneo serves an inspired menu of fresh seasonal cuisine that showcases the finest of local produce in a stylish European-style bistro. Classic and contemporary favorites fuse sunny Mediterranean and Californian cuisines.

The Westlake Inn’s signature restaurant has been serving residents and food connoisseurs for seven years. Guests enter the restaurant through a stone entry with iron lanterns. For a truly special experience, dine on the outdoor terrace overlooking the private lake. The terrace fireplace perfectly takes the chill out of Southern California evenings.

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Breakfast and lunch guests find the terrace seating a tranquil setting. Inside, the restaurant’s sophisticated dining room features an exhibition kitchen, intimate bar seating, clusters of tables and two private dining spaces.

Like its name suggests, Mediterraneo serves Mediterranean-inspired fare. The restaurant’s general concept is to offer healthy choices, staying clear of short-lived food trends. The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest in the world. The Westlake Village bistro blends the health-promoting Mediterranean cuisine in a vibrant New York environment to make the dining experience unique, exciting and fun.

Executive Chef Lisa Biondi heads a talented culinary team that keeps the menu fresh and exciting – a farm-to-table experience.

The breakfast menu includes scrambles and omelets, classic and light options as well as Mediterranean twists on favorites citrus

Dining In Style waffles with fresh strawberries and white chocolate mousse or lemon mascarpone crepes. Brunch choices include frittatas, sandwiches, pizzas and burgers.

The lunch and dinner menus include a variety of salad choices. Two favorites are the whole-leaf Caesar and a particularly refreshing peach and burrata salad with heirloom tomatoes and arugula tossed in champagne vinaigrette.

During the summer months, enjoy dining alfresco, sharing small plates such as the fireroasted artichoke served with a lemon aioli and charred lemon, the mozzarella fatto in casa, house-made mozzarella with sliced vineripened tomato, basil and grilled ciabatta; and the plancha shrimp Romesco, grilled butterflied shrimp served with Calabrian chili and garlic in a Romesco sauce.

The restaurant’s selective wine list is world-class and includes red and white vintages as well as sparkling wine. The reserve wines are priced to sell, with wines from Plumpjack or Silver Oak priced below the competition.

Some cocktail favorites include the refreshing Basil & Grape: Akvinta organic vodka, seedless green grapes, fresh basil, fresh lemon sour and sparkling water; the Strawberry Cooler, with Belvedere citrus vodka, Cointreau triple sec, fresh lime sour and muddled strawberries; and the Cranberry Paloma with Don Benito Reposado tequila, Cointreau, fresh grapefruit juice, cranberry puree, fresh lime juice, agave syrup and sparkling water.

The menu includes salads, pasta dishes and entrées that showcase the restaurant’s fresh produce, seafood and meat. The Bistro Salad features grilled asparagus with a frisee salad tossed in mustard dressing topped with pancetta, a seven-minute egg and crispy breadcrumbs. Mediterranean-inspired entrees include the Lamb Spiedini: spiced ground lamb and pork skewers, flame-grilled with cucumber-tomato salad tossed in a lemonsumac dressing, served with house-made pita and labneh; and a delicious grilled swordfish with cipollini onions, pee-wee potatoes, heirloom carrots, charred green garlic and rapini pesto. A favorite is the brick chicken, a half free-range all natural semi-boned chicken

served with an asparagus and wild mushroom farro risotto and charred lemon.

Mediterraneo serves a variety of classic and unique desserts. We love the butterscotch pudding with whipped cream, caramel sauce and sea salt roasted peanuts; and Florentine tart, white chocolate-laced Chantilly cream served in a caramelized almond bowl, topped with fresh berries. The restaurant’s unusual cheese plate features d’Ambert, d’Affinois and Manchego, served with pecans, crostini and golden raisins in orange blossom honey.

The bistro’s Half Off Happy Hour specials are offered Monday through Thursday from 4-7 pm and Fridays from 4-6:30 pm. Appetizers include Arancini, fire roasted artichoke, Lamb Spiedini, chicken Caesar, and wood-fired pizzas. The restaurant offers special prices on wine, draft beer and cocktails. Mediterraneo is an OpenTable Diners’ Choice winner for Best Outdoor Dining. n Mediterraneo 32037 Agoura Rd. 818.889.9105 med-rest.com

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Fashion Scene

Look Hot and be Cool 2 1. BESITOS Discover modern and designer collections for the fashionsavvy woman. You’ll love the new Magdalena line of dresses, skirts, tops, jackets and pants.

These classy pieces are sold separately and are constructed in soft and cool cotton knit -perfect for summer! All made in the USA and look great on all types of figures!

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Besitos Fine Women’s Boutique 23504 Calabasas Road Calabasas (Next to Pedaler’s Fork) 818.591.7300 besitosboutique.com

2. BLUSH Blush Boutique caters to women who love to wear fantastic clothes at affordable prices. New styles, fashions and favorites arrive weekly, and everything is less than $100. These new styles and prints from designer Veronica M are ideal for summer, fit perfectly and make you feel confident, beautiful and sexy. Great fashion jewelry, hats, and bags complete the look.

Blush Calabasas The Courtyard at the Commons 23671 Calabasas Road 818.222.5874 Blush Encino 16101 Ventura Bl. 818.788.3893 shopmyblush.com

3. OPTX OPTX by Wayne Fletcher has provided high quality, personalized optical service for more than 30 years. His new store in Calabasas offers stylish prescription eyewear and sunglasses that are technically advanced and made on the premises. OPTX features the hottest designs from CÉLINE with oversized sunnies and frames that look sleek and stylish on men and women; and SALT, featuring state-of-the-art polarized lenses.

OPTX Fine Eyewear 23673 Calabasas Road Calabasas Courtyard at The Commons 818.789.7600 optxfineeyewear.com

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4 KATE & LACE Kate & Lace Lingerie and Swim has a fabulous collection of swimsuits that will flatter every figure. These suits are expertly constructed and are designed to make every gal feel sexy and confident. The expert swim and lingerie staff knows that “one size does NOT fit all,” so they carry lines where tops and bottoms are sold separately. Buying your perfect swimsuit will be a pleasurable experience at this chic specialty boutique.

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2900 Townsgate Rd., Suite 107 Westlake Village 805.370.5222 kateandlace.com

5. SUNDANCE BOUTIQUE When you visit the Sundance Boutique of Calabasas, you will be personally styled in dresses, palazzo pants, tunics and tops that flatter every figure. You’ll be amazed at the quality and assortment of styles and fabrics of the house brand, Sandrina Damiano, which is sold exclusively at this upscale woman’s boutique. The prices are much lower than you would expect for this high-quality merchandise or personalized sales service.

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4774 Park Granada (Next to the post office) 818.222.7480

6. A.MARIE Transforming the fashion world piece by piece, one accessory at a time, A. Marie Jewelry offers the perfect combination of semi-precious stones and the finest metals with a personalized touch. Each piece is designed to complement the many different lifestyles that compose today’s modern woman, A. Marie Jewelry is not just an accessory, it is a lifestyle.

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Calabasas (New Showroom inside Harris & Company) 818.854.5292 amariejewelry.com

For inquires about “Styles We Love:” Contact us at 310-494-6250 stylepublishing@gmail.com www.calabasasstyle.com Shop Local for the Season’s Best Styles!

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Annual Promenade Brighter than the Sun

NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE’S

Local Ticktockers

Merci Award winner Riley Levaton

10th Grade Modelette Desiree Shumovich

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Senior Paige Borowski

10th Grade Modelette Sarah Incerpi

Local Ticktocker Jill Levy

Local Patronesses Alaine Balsamo, Mara Morner-Ritt, Debbie O’Sullivan, Lori Saitman, Kathy Levaton, Michelle Harlow

Rachel and Christy McCormick

Senior Emma Spellman Event Chairmen Lisann Gould, Grace Park, and Pam Lazor-Corbitt with President Mara Morner-Ritt

Photography by James Doss

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he National Charity League’s San Fernando Valley chapter held its annual Promenade at the Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village, on May 18th.

Through NCL/SFV, mothers and daughters participate together in philanthropic work, leadership development and cultural events. At Promenade, each member was recognized for successfully completing or exceeding the Chapter’s service-hour requirements. Together, the members of NCL/SFV volunteered a total of 10,300 community service-hours this year. Other highlights included a senior recognition ceremony, an announcement ceremony for those who will be presented as debutantes at the Nov. 29 annual National Charity League Ball, and the traditional Modelette Fashion Show featuring the 10th graders. For more information about the organization, visit nclsfv.chapterweb.net. n

Senior Julia Green

Senior Dani McGinnis

Presentation of the Senior Class

Senior Clare Stonich

Senior Isabela Minogue

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BAY LAUREL ELEMENTARY FUNDRAISER

The White Party

By Elena RIchards Photography by Elena Richards

Nisa and Steve Zap hosted a “White Party� fundraiser at their home in The Oaks in Calabasas on May 24th, in which all funds went to Bay Laurel Elementary School. In addition to Nisa, 13 dedicated women were instrumental in organizing this event. Pictured from left to right are Karen Moaleam, Shannon Massachi, Michele Ratzky, Michele Cohan, Jennifer Shwartz, Mariam Brown, Laura Klapper, Galia Pistonick, Michele Scher, Julie Tesser, Missy Improta, Kara Bilkiss and Nisa Zap. Not pictured (but nonetheless dedicated) is Elisa Dellaripa.

UNDER THE STARS

Gala

By Elena RIchards Photography by James Doss

MUSE School hosted its 3rd Annual Under The Stars Gala on April 26 at the beautiful MUSE Elementary School campus. Guests enjoyed celebrating and connecting with parents, teachers and friends over dinner and dancing under the stars, and taking home fabulous gifts from the fundraising silent auction. Pictured are sisters Rebecca Amis and Suzy Cameron, MUSE School Co-founders.

MUSE is a private, non-profit school with two Calabasas locations offering individualized, passion-based learning and sustainability programs for elementary-, middle- and high-school students.

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Beat the Heat this Summer in

Malibu Places to go, things to do, and fabulous food to eat!

All along the coast...

By Beth Cone Kramer

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hen the temperature in

location between Malibu Canyon and Kanan

rocks, only accessed by hiking down a rather

Calabasas and the Valley

Road makes it popular with Calabasas and

steep trail. If you decide to brave the hike, be

hovers around triple digits,

West Valley residents. Who hasn’t made plans

sure to bring a picnic and cooler.

Calabasas Style loves to

to meet friends by lifeguard stations 7 or 8?

head to Malibu for some

Zuma has 14 stations, seasonal snack shacks,

Malibu Surfrider Beach (formerly Malibu Lagoon

beach time, shopping and dining.

restrooms and ample parking.

State Beach) across from the Malibu Country

Malibu is our playground during the summer

Just south of Zuma, Point Dume State Beach

able as well as portable restrooms and picnic

months. We love taking a favorite book to a

is a bit quieter. If you arrive early or in the late

tables. The beach is adjacent to Malibu Colony,

spot near Zuma Beach’s lifeguard tower 7,

afternoon, you may find roadside parking. Paid

so take a peek at beachfront real estate.

watching the kids build sandcastles or bodysurf.

parking is also available.

Mart is a surfer’s paradise. Paid parking is avail-

For the adventurous beachcomber, El Matador,

For sports-minded beachgoers, Topanga State

The California coastline is breathtaking, the

La Piedra, and El Pescador state beaches of-

Beach is ideal for kayaking, surfing and swim-

mountains peering over the beaches. Zuma’s

fer dramatic scenery with coves and massive

ming. Park in the paid lot or if you’re lucky, along

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Pacific Coast Highway. Concession stands and

Neda teaches in a trailer off Cross Creek Road

In the market for a Birkin bag, Cartier, or Chopard

restaurants are nearby.

by the Country Mart. You may see a celebrity or

watch? Vintage Malibu is a stylishly curated bou-

two perfecting dance moves!

tique featuring a timeless collection of jewelry,

For those times when packing a picnic or even

watches and handbags to add an elegant

stopping at Subway seems like too much of

More of a yogi? The Country Mart’s 5 Point Yoga

a hassle, Paradise Cove Beach Café offers a

offers a variety of yoga and core classes, from

more full-service beach experience. Bring the kids

aerial yoga to vinyasa flow, restorative yoga,

Dinner at the beach is about more than the

for an early breakfast of The Best Chilaquiles or

prime of life yoga, and barre and core. Grab a

sound of the surf. What was once the Holiday

carrot cake waffles. Why not start with a Ramos

healthy salad or smoothie at John’s Garden (in

House, designed by superstar architect Richard

Gin Fizz or world famous Bloody Mary? Grab an

the Country Mart) after your class.

Neutra, is now Geoffrey’s, and this restaurant

Adirondack chair after breakfast and watch the kids play in the surf.

touch to your casual beach ensemble.

has long been one of our top L.A. dining spots, Top off your workout or surf session with a

perfect for a weekend brunch, lunch with

smoothie, super-food snack or juice at SunLife

the girls or a romantic dinner. Geoffrey’s menu

Malibu has some of the best hiking trails in L.A.

Organics in Point Dume Plaza. Closer to home,

features interesting starters like Tahitian corn

Escondido Falls offers scenic views and a dra-

try the Thousand Oaks location at The Lakes, or

chowder with a hint of vanilla, healthy salads and

matic two-tier waterfall. Check out the 3½-mile

their Calabasas location in The Commons.

delicious seafood, meat and vegetarian entrees.

hike with scenic rock caves at The Grotto off Yerba Buena Road.

The classic restaurant has quite a pedigree as a But “The ’Bu” is not just about the beach or

gathering spot for stars of yesterday and today.

hiking. The destination is a shopper and foodie’s If you prefer an indoor workout, don’t miss

mecca. Malibu Lumberyard has brought

Catch the last glimpse of sun over a crafted

Coach Neda’s Juicy Athletic Moves, a calorie-

a who’s who of fashion to the beach with

cocktail or pinot grigio at The Sunset, site of

torching and fun dance workout that works

names like A and O, James Perse, Tory Burch,

one of our favorite happy hours. Save us some

every muscle. Neda Soderqvist choreographs

and Alexis Bittar. Quench your post-retail thirst

parmesan-truffle fries or pesto Arancini bites!

dances for chart-topping performers. You’ll feel

and hunger with a post-retail mojito and grilled

The lounge area reminds us of a charming yet

like a background dancer in a music video.

corn at Café Habana.

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Meet friends for brunch at The Sunset, sharing

serves a menu of classic antipasti, risottos, pas-

crab legs and the perfect drink. Of course, the

a starter like the ahi tuna tartare with avocado,

tas, pizzas, and entrees on PCH. We love to start

menu at Mastro’s Ocean Club includes a wide

crispy wonton, wasabi crème fraiche and

with the burrata salad with sautéed eggplant,

variety of seafood appetizers and the famed

edible flower. Traditional brunch favorites

tomato and basil. Pizza bianco with burrata

Mastro’s seafood tower. Select your favorite

include omelettes and French toast. Our

and arugula brings us to Italy. For dinner, try the

seafood, dramatically presented over ice. The

absolute favorite is the lobster sandwich on a

branzino al forno, oven-baked Mediterranean

dinner menu includes sushi, finely prepared sea-

French baguette served with raisin apple curry

sea bass with sautéed spinach.

food, and Mastro’s famous sides. Non-seafarers

slaw, toasted walnuts, and sweet potato fries.

can choose from the best of steaks and chops.

Other newcomers to the 90265 include V’s and

Also near Point Dume, Kristy’s Wood Oven

Mastro’s Ocean Club. V’s restaurant + bar serves

As the sun goes down, enjoy Malibu’s nightlife.

& Wine Bar sits on a bluff, with garden and

a California/Mediterranean-inspired menu for

Enjoy a sunset glass of wine at Spruzzo near

ocean views. Go for brunch, lunch or dinner

brunch, lunch, afternoon snacks or dinner. We

Point Dume. Later on, listen to live music at

to enjoy the varied menu of starters, salads,

love the Portobello fries with preserved lemon

Duke’s or Malibu Inn, open till 10 pm weekdays.

pizzas, seafood, poultry and meats. Brunch

aioli and the house-made tagliatelle with heir-

The Blue Lounge, inside Moonshadows, with a

options include macadamia nut pancakes

loom cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic and olive oil.

DJ and cocktail, is popular with Malibu locals.

and a refreshing fruit plate. Kristy’s menu offers

Gluten-free pizzas and pastas are available.

Taverna Tony in the Malibu Country Mart offers

gluten-free pizza and pasta options. The fish

Don’t miss either the lemon ricotta donuts on

Greek cuisine, drinks and belly dancing.

and chips are a favorite. Hosting a shower,

the brunch menu or the fantastic salads.

birthday or other special event? Kristy’s can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Malibu: Calabasas Style’s favorite “backWhere the former Chart House stood, Mastro’s Ocean Club brings five-star seafood to beach-

Italian cuisine is the natural accompaniment

front Malibu. Gather with friends in the lounge

to Malibu’s Mediterranean climate. Gravina

area for lobster cocktail or chilled Alaskan king

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RIVIERA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Enjoy the best martini in town at Calabasas’ favorite local restaurant and happy hour destination! Riviera Lounge features a full bar and a friendly menu for the casual diner. Happy Hour daily – 20 percent off your entire lounge bill.

Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights.

23683 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas rivieracalabasas.com 818.224.2163

Sip WOLF CREEK RESTAURANT AND BREWING COMPANY Discover what’s brewing at Wolf Creek.

Try the award-winning Howlin’ Hefeweizen Ale and Golden Eagle Ale – the best finely crafted ales you’ll find on tap.

All made with personal pride and hand-crafted excellence.

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26787 Agoura Rd., Calabasas wolfcreekbrewingco.com 818.880-6300

ALDABELLA CUSTOM CRUSH WINERY & STORAGE Chill out at this full-service winery with a knowledgeable staff, custom crush operations, climate-controlled wine storage and an elegant event center, tasting room and lounge. Aldabella provides a wide array of services to wine makers, vineyard owners, wine collectors and aficionados alike. Located across from the Four Seasons Hotel.

31111 Via Colinas, Westlake Village aldabellawinery.com 818.991.9463

JRA - JUST RIDING ALONG Chill out ordering a recovery smoothie, ice coffee or latte at JRA Bikes & Brew, your destination bike shop, gourmet coffee bar and hangout. Watch bike races on the big screen while getting your bike repaired or buying carefully chosen selection of bicycles, accessories and riding apparel at this family-owned-and-operated cycling destination shop.

5019 Kanan Rd., Agoura Hills (at the 101 Frwy) jrabikesandbrew.com 818.991.1572

SUNLIFE ORGANICS

This health-conscious café offers juices, custom smoothies, protein shakes and bowls made with premium, natural and organic plant-based ingredients. Try the Dragon Bowl - a blended dragon fruit smoothie mix topped with granola, hemp seeds, coconut, blueberries and strawberries.

The Commons, Calabasas 4799 Commons Way, Ste. E sunlifeorganicsmalibu.com 818.222.1777

GOLDEN SPOON

CHILL

OUT with

Treat yourself to the ice cream lover’s frozen yogurt. Just sweet enough to know you’re indulging, but just healthy enough to not feel any guilt! Happy Hour noon – 1 pm everyday: Buy one, get one free.

22259 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas (Gelson’s Village Center) goldenspoon.com 818.222-5260

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Valley Bakery

EREWHON MARKET

Weddings, birthdays, kid’s themes! Recipes passed down from generations as well as innovative and customized treats. Carisa can create almost anything you can think of on a cake, from whimsical to elegant designs. Dietary requests, family-run.

Delivery available!

Erewhon’s line of daily-made, 100-percent organic, delicious, cold-pressed juices are the best you can find. Try a Green Goddess superfood smoothie, organic apple lemon ginger or any one of our range of incredible raw juices, and your body will surely keep you coming back for more!

652 Lindero Canyon Road, Ste. A Oak Park, CA 91377 tovalleybakery.com 805.495.5509

26767 Agoura Road, Calabasas (Summit Center) erewhonmarket.com 818.857.3366

GLOBAL SOURCE LIGHTING Cool off your home and patio with the area’s largest selection of ceiling fans. Find modern, contemporary and traditional styles for indoor and outdoor use, with or without lighting. Save big on your summer energy costs while enjoying cool, stylish comfort that beautifies your home all year long.

28501 Canwood St., Agoura Hills globalsourcelighting.com 818.707.6000

COOL ways to VOYAGE EYEWEAR Look cool in luxury eyewear and designer sunglasses and eyeglasses with more than 30 unique brands. Pick unique frames without paying a fortune.

The vision is style, elegance and beauty without sacrificing comfort. Visit in-store or online via Facebook and Instagram.

beat the

HEAT

4774 Park Granada #2, Calabasas voyageeyewear.com 818.224.3577

ULTIMATE SKIN DAY SPA Get a perfect celebrity tan without the sun’s harmful rays! Ultimate Skin’s custom Airbrush Tanning provides you with the deepest, richest color possible for a flawless and natural look using our organic fast drying formula. Enjoy your spray tan for up to 7 to 10 days!

Single Session: $65 Call us today to find out more about our summer packages.

22263 Mulholland Hwy. (Gelson’s Village Center) ultimateskin.com Calabasas 818.222.9797

ZIN CHAIR Renewed. Reclaimed. Recycled. Very cool, 100-percent handmade wine barrel chairs, tables, barstools, clocks, ice chests, wine racks, fire pits and more! The hand selected French-oak barrels are from some of the most exquisite vineyards throughout California. All outdoor furniture is made by hand here in the USA.

Via Colinas Design Center 31133 Via Colinas, #104 Westlake Village zinchair.net 805.444.4294

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Life

RELAY FOR

By Beth Cone Kramer Photography by Irene Marshall

Forty teams and 538 participants raised $128,536.74 for the American Cancer Society at the 12th annual Calabasas Relay for Life on May 17-18 at A.E. Wright Middle School. The event also featured live music, “bra pong” and food. relayforlife.org/calabasasca

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Anniversary

Pacific Patio Furniture and the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce celebrated the First Anniversary of the store’s opening on April 24.

Owners Michael and Ruth Adler and David Marks entertained in style with delicious food catered by Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewery Co., and wines provided by Wades Wines. Pacific Patio Furniture is an anchor store in the Agoura Design Center located just off the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills: a one-stop shopping destination for highend furnishings not found anywhere else in the area.

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Club Life at Calabasas Mom’s Rule Moms and families enjoyed the beautiful Mother’s Day celebration at the club!

He’s the Man New Calabasas Mayor David Shapiro was honored at a soldout luncheon at the club hosted by the city and the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce.

Best Cinco De Mayo Ever!

Members got their fill of delicious Mexican food and drinks at the club’s great Cinco de Mayo dinner celebration!

Photography by Marvin Steindler

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Country Club Calabasas Chamber Networking Breakfast Chambers members get to share great business ideas at the CCC

All Fired Up! Dads got to enjoy their favorite meal of steaks on the grill during the Father’s Day luncheon – without having to fire up their own grills!

Members Love Couple Nine & Dine

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Friday nights just got better with live entertainment and “Couple Nine & Dine” where member couples play nine holes on Friday afternoons and enjoy dinner afterward.

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Summer Sun Protection

Selfie

...and a different kind of

By Anna D. Guanche, MD

Summer is here and so are the sunburned.

“Sorry Dr. G, I thought about cancelling my appointment. I knew you’d be upset about my sunburn.”

I am upset. “Did you know that five blistering sunburns can double your lifetime risk of melanoma?”

Every hour of every day, someone dies from melanoma. Healthy skin depends on you protecting yourself from the sun and detecting possible signs of skin cancer early.

Ultraviolet (UV) rays, from the sun and other sources such as tanning beds, are the primary cause of skin cancer. Too much exposure can also cause sunburn, eye damage and premature wrinkling. But you can lower your risk by shielding your skin with clothing, using broadspectrum sunscreen of sun protection factor (SPF) 30 or higher, and staying in the shade.

Take these steps to stay sun-safe: Cover up: When you are out in the sun, wear clothing and a wide-brimmed hat to protect as much skin as possible. Protect your eyes with sunglasses that block at least 99 percent of UV light. In other words, putting sunscreen on but “laying out” to get a tan is not sun protection.

Seek shade: Limit your direct exposure to the sun, especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays are strongest.

Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps: Both can cause serious long-term skin damage and contribute to skin cancer.

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Choosing the right sunscreen

While you should use sunscreen every day, it’s even more important during summer when the days are longer, the sun is stronger, and it’s easier to spend more time outdoors. When choosing sunscreen, be sure to read the label before you buy. United States FDA regulations that went into effect in 2012 require the labels to follow certain guidelines. Our guide can help you understand the terminology.

Choose a sunscreen with “broad spectrum” protection. Sunscreens with this label protect against both UVA and UVB rays. All sunscreen products protect against UVB rays, which are the main cause of sunburn. But UVA rays also contribute to skin cancer and premature aging.

Make sure your sunscreen is sun protection factor (SPF) 30 or higher. The SPF number is the level of protection the sunscreen provides against UVB rays. Higher SPF numbers do mean more protection, but the higher you go, the smaller the difference becomes.

SPF 15 sunscreens filter out about 93 percent of UVB rays, while SPF 30 sunscreens filter out about 97 percent, SPF 50 sunscreens about 98 percent, and SPF 100 about 99 percent.

No sunscreen protects you completely. For anti-aging, the higher the SPF, the better.

“Water resistant” does not mean “waterproof.” No sunscreens are waterproof or “sweatproof,” and manufacturers are no longer allowed to claim that they are. If a product’s front label makes claims of being water resistant, it must specify whether it lasts for 40 minutes or 80 minutes while swimming or sweating. For best results, reapply sunscreen at least every two hours and even more often if you are swimming or sweating.

Sunscreen usually rubs off when you towel yourself dry, so you will need to put on more.

The American Cancer Society has information on how to protect your skin at cancer. org/sunsafety, as well as a description of many skin cancer prevention activities.

Body self-examination Body self-exams (BSE) are key in finding any new or changing growths that might be cancerous or pre-cancerous. You know your body better than anyone. Skin cancers found and removed early are almost always curable. Body self-exams should be done monthly. Instructions for BSE can be found atskincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/early-detection/step-by-step-self-examination.

Body Self-Exam Instructions: What you’ll need: a bright light, a full-length mirror, a hand mirror, two chairs or stools, a blow dryer, body maps and a pencil.

1. Examine your face, especially the nose, lips, mouth and ears - front and back. Use one or both mirrors to get a clear view.

2. Thoroughly inspect your scalp using a blow dryer and mirror to expose each section to view. Get a friend or family member to help if you can.

3. Check your hands carefully: palms and backs, between the fingers and under the fingernails. Continue up the wrists to examine both front and back of your forearms.

4. Standing in front of the full-length mirror, begin at the elbows and scan all sides of your upper arms. Don’t forget the underarms.

5. Focus on the neck, chest and torso. Women should lift breasts and view the underside.

6. With your back to the full-length mirror, use the hand mirror to inspect the back of your neck, shoulders, upper back and any part of the back of your upper arms you could not view in step 4.

7. Still using both mirrors, scan your lower back, buttocks and backs of both legs.

8. Sit down and prop each leg in turn on the other stool or chair. Use the hand mirror to examine the genitals. Check front and sides of legs from thigh to shin, ankles, tops of feet, between toes and under toenails. Examine soles of feet and heels.

California sunshine is a beautiful thing but should be “used with caution.” The reflections from sand and sea compound UV effects. I advise sunscreen, reapplied every two hours, annual body checks by the dermatologist and monthly body self-exams. If a mole looks suspicious at all, store a selfie of it in your phone. Then add a reminder in your calendar to check the mole for changes. Once a year, have an expert check you over to make sure you haven’t missed something. Often, the growths patients are concerned about are not the same ones we dermatologists are concerned about.

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This is a general review—by no means comprehensive and does not substitute for individual medical advice.

Dr. Guanche is not a consultant for, nor receives consulting fees or compensation from, any of the product or device companies mentioned in this article.

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Viewpoint

Hosted two fundraisers

On April 23, the parent-run Viewpoint School Service Association (VSSA) hosted its Annual Spring Luncheon at the Westlake Village Inn. The event featured a fashion show of Lorna Jane Active Wear styled by celebrity fashion stylist and Viewpoint mom of two, Julie Waldorf JulieWaldorf.com. The fun and sporty fashion show helped raise funds in support of the School.

Tanya Kramer, Carla Ondrasik, Jennifer Townes

Michal Mishan, Patricia Friberg, Julie Waldorf, Claudia Barnes

Amparo Rios-Davis, Jodi Tenebaum, Lisa Austin, Allison Fields

Lisa Stutman, Nicole Nadolenco, Mia Boudreau

On Saturday, May 3, Viewpoint School hosted its 31st annual Gala Benefit, “Night on the Town,” at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. With fantastic entertainment and exciting live and silent auction items, it was an evening of fun and fundraising in support of Viewpoint’s students.

Benefit Chair Setareh Zahedi and Ali Zahedi

Kraig and Lisa Kitchin

Maria Weintraub and Suzette Yamani with puppies from the live auction

Adriana Balaban and Sybelle Sprague

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Hope

Celebrating Life

Honoring

Photography by Marvin Steindler

The Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/ Santa Barbara hosted an Evening of Hope Gala on May 2 at the Four Seasons Westlake Village. More than 400 people gathered for the organization’s major fundraiser, which included an awards ceremony, auction, dinner and live entertainment. Stage and film actor Gregory Harrison was the celebrity guest, while SideTracs kept the crowd dancing, and KRTHFM’s Gary Bryan served as master of ceremonies.

The event’s centerpiece was an awards ceremony recognizing Lynn Buchanan, Gail Lemberger, Mai Brooks, MD, and Amgen, Inc. for their outstanding work in helping people affected by cancer. For information, visit cancersupportvvsb.org.

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Golden Spoon

Calabasas’s Only Full-Service Fro Yo

By Beth Cone Kramer During the afterschool-snack rush hour on any given day, you’ll find groups of moms and kids near Golden Spoon in Gelson’s Village, lined up for their fro-yo fix.

ever met.” Golden Spoon’s yogurt is a natural source of protein and calcium, with probiotics, live and active yogurt cultures to support a healthy digestive system and immunity.

What makes Golden Spoon different from most of its competitors? Adam Smith, who has owned the Calabasas location since 2011, shares, “The main difference is that we are a full-service frozen yogurt store, which means only our clean, presentable, and wellmaintained staff has access to create your Golden Spoon masterpiece. We only use the best products to create our yogurts. For example, our chocolate flavors are enhanced by real Ghirardelli cocoa. You won’t find icy or watered-down product here at Golden Spoon, only the best tasting, best textured, best quality frozen yogurt your mouth has

Southern California frozen yogurt lovers have been enjoying Golden Spoon since the early 1980s when the chain’s founder, Jeff Barnes, sought to create a more appealing and healthier frozen dessert than anything on the market. As the first wave of frozen yogurt mania tapered off, Barnes dedicated himself to creating “the ice cream lover’s frozen yogurt.”

By 1986, the flavor list had included classics such as old-fashioned vanilla, Just Chocolate, peanut butter, and fresh strawberry. By 2008, the rotating flavor roster had included 80 custom flavors, featuring confectionaryinspired favorites such as cake batter and

cookie dough, a variety of fruit flavors including yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit, and seasonal favorites s’mores and gingerbread.

Golden Spoon has also become a fixture in the Calabasas community, supporting schools and non-profits with fundraisers and Adam’s friendly hands-on approach. If you haven’t had the chance to meet Adam, he invites you to swing by Golden Spoon for a creamy yogurt and say hello.

Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt 22259 Mulholland Highway 818.222.5260 goldenspoon.com

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a DESIGN CENTER a the ultimate home, garden & lifestyle shopping destination Meadow Gardens Delightful showroom and expansive collection of: • Cast-stone water fountains, garden fountain & wall fountains • Garden Ornaments & Birdbaths • Stone and Terracotta planters and containers • Cast Stone benches and tables • Indoor & Outdoor Home Accessories • Discount Pricing • Home delivery & installation 31149 Via Colinas #604 Westlake Village 818.879.9555

aa Zin Chair • High Quality Custom Furniture • 100% reclaimed wood from French oak wine barrels • Adirondack Chairs & Fire Pits • Tables, Barstools, Wine Rack & Lazy Susans • Reclaimed – Renewed- Recycled

805.444.4294 zinchair.net 31133 Via Colinas #104 Westlake Village, CA

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a DESIGN CENTER a the ultimate home, garden & lifestyle shopping destination Eastern Living • Asian Antiques • Antique Furniture • Architectural Elements • Buddha Statues • Historic Relics • Stone Sculptures • Tibetan, Mongolian Arts • Terracotta Horses China | Tibet | Mongolia Japan | SE Asia 31133 Via Colinas, #109 & 110 Westlake Village 818.706.8880 easternliving.com

aa Laguna Furnishings • Free in home consultation when mentioning this advertisement.

• Stylized designer rooms ready to go!

• Hand-finished leather seating.

• We coordinate your textiles.

• Custom orders available.

• Check out our designer pillow and mirror walls.

• Designer lighting.

• Beautiful pre-made floral arrangements.

31149 Via Colinas #601 Westlake VIllage 818.575.9783 Laguna-Furnishings.com

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Mother’s Day Trunk Show at

Polacheck’s Photography by Irene Marshall and Elena Richards Polacheck’s Jewelers’ Mother’s Day Trunk Show was a great success. Representatives from designers Penny Preville and Armenta, as well as food from Niko Sushi, contributed to the event. One of the highlights was that several children helped their fathers make their purchases. Polacheck’s appreciate the participation of their vendors and their clients who continue to support their events.

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aa Vitality Skin Institute of Agoura 5015 Cornell Road, Suite D Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818.735.0904 vitalityinstituteofagoura.com

Appearances TRANSFORMING

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he advent of laser, ultrasound and thermal radio frequency technology is playing a huge role in helping men and women reshape their bodies and reverse aging signs. The Vitality Institute of Agoura provides the highest technology in these three areas and provides the expertise of Dr. Michael Sarti, a board-certified physician specializing in emergency and aesthetic medicine and laser skin treatments.

Before opening the institute, Dr. Sarti was medical director at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills.

After 28 years, in 2012, he decided it was time to cultivate his aesthetic-medicine career and opened the Vitality Institute – his dream business – in which he can provide patient care in a serene and nurturing environment by interacting with each patient to ensure happiness.

One of the most exciting procedures that the institute offers is Liposonix, a treatment that uses ultrasound technology to permanently destroy unwanted abdominal fat. Backed by more than 10 years of research, the Liposonix treatment targets the stubborn fats around the waistline and reduces the “love handles” or “muffin top” that are often resistant to diet and exercise. The skin is not harmed because the ultrasound affects only the fat tissue beneath the skin, which is permanently destroyed within 8-12 weeks. The body naturally removes the treated fat, leaving patients with a thinner, more contoured waistline. The treatment is completed in just one office visit and lasts about one hour. The average person can expect to lose one clothing size and an average of one inch off the waistline. This non-surgical treatment has no downtime or aftercare, so patients can resume their active lifestyles right away.

The Vitality Institute is also the only center in the area offering Exilis Elite, the latest skin-tightening and wrinkle-reduction procedure for patients who show signs of aging. The Exilis Elite procedure uses the latest advances in radio-frequency aesthetic treatment. Thermal heating applied to the skin, combined with the high frequency and radio waves, provides stimulation similar to collagen in the skin.

Exilis Elite is typically performed on the face and neck, where aging signs are most visible; however, patients are seeing excellent results when used to tighten skin and reduce wrinkles on the knees, arms, back of the legs and stomach.

For some patients, Dr. Sarti will combine Liposonix with Exilis Elite to reduce fat and tighten the skin on the knees, arms and abdomen to achieve the best result.

The Vitality experts recommend four Exilis Elite sessions 7-14 days apart, with a single touch-up session in 18 months.

Patients have seen results last up to two years, which provides a great option for those who desire aesthetic improvement without the cost and recovery time of plastic surgery.

Since patient comfort and a speedy recovery are top priorities, Dr. Sarti offers patients nitrous oxide for virtually pain-free treatments during all office procedures. The Vitality Institute also offers complimentary consultations on both procedures. n

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& Silent Auction

Presented by the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce and the City of Calabasas Photography by Marvin Steindler

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THE EVENTWas theP arty of theYear Photography by Marvin Steindler

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he third annual The Event rocked the Calabasas Tennis And Swim Center on June 7. More than 1,000 guests gathered to taste the amazing food, wine and craft beers from local restaurants such as The Six, Paul Martin’s, Fleming’s, Brent’s Deli and wineries Silver Oak, Malibu Family Wines, Qupe and Ferrari-Carano. The silent-auction tables were bustling with bidders all night, and the live auction was more successful than in any other year. A phenomenal concert performance by Chevy Metal capped the night. All proceeds benefitted the Las Virgenes Unified School District through its education foundation, The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools. TheEventParty.org | TheFoundationLVS.org

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about town Agoura Sash and Door recently donated a full truck of windows, doors and hardware to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’s “ReStore” on June 9. Many of the windows and doors are new and can be used for various types of remodels.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) established the ReStore to be a self-sustaining funding source and to provide local communities with low-cost building and home-improvement materials. The ReStore sells donated building materials, including new and gently used furniture, appliances, lumber, hardware, vintage and unique items to the public.

Agoura Sash is proud to support HFH GLA’s efforts and is pleased that the materials can be used for those communities that may need homes fixed or updated.

For more information about Agoura Sash and Door, visit: agourasash.com.

More information about HFH GLA can be found at: habitatla.org/restore.

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World Famous Supercar Sunday

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upercar Sunday continues to thrill auto enthusiasts from all over the world. One of the biggest attractions of this weekly car show at the Woodland Hills Westfield Promenade is that it is a show that you can see every single car you have ever wanted to see.

This past month, visitors from Spain, Japan, France and Brazil made the trek to what many call the mecca of motorsports in Southern California. Blown away by the diversity that Supercar Sunday offers, they simply could not believe that such a vast array of vehicles were on display and were driven in by the owners.

Auto enthusiasts will travel far and wide to follow their passion. The car community is a family in which gasoline pours through its veins.

Supercar Sunday has become an auto event in which it is common to see cars valued in the millions of dollars parked right next to hot rods, muscle cars, project cars and the latest and greatest from auto manufacturers. Celebrity spottings this past month included regulars like Bruce Jenner and Jeff Dunham; and on Porsche Marque Day, Jerry Seinfeld stopped by in a vintage speedster. n

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Tech Talk

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By Marc Cohen

ere we are, in the middle of summer, and you’re ready for some fun at the beach. If you are like me, your smartphone and tablet will be with you wherever you go. Since our mobile devices have become such an integral part of our lives, how about some apps to make your summer move quicker? You may not want your summer to breeze by (unless of course, you eagerly await your freedom that comes when the kids go back to school).

shopping and nature. Add these items to your itinerary and hover over the map; from there, you will be directed to that travel site’s webpage.

Still, check out Hipmunk, which compares the prices of flights and hotels. The app contains a useful add-on called Tonight Deals. This will help you with last-minute hotel rooms at up to 60 percent off. Are you hungry? Included in Hipmunk is a nifty feature called Heatmap, which show you nearby shopping and dining options.

One of the more popular services and apps is the explosion of Uber.

This is the easiest and quickest way to travel within a city without trying to find a cab. The app will show you how close available cars are to your current location and how much each costs. You can opt for an economical Uber X or get a black car or black SUV. You can even pay via PayPal or credit card.

However, the best app for restaurant searches is Open Table. It will help you find restaurants in most any area and make reservations for you. When you check in at the restaurant, you will receive points that eventually lead to gift certificates. It also can forward that reservation to your friends. It shows reviews, photos and menu listings.

If your summer plans include a trip to the airport, try GateGuru. This app provides maps, weather, TSA wait estimates and flight alerts.

It also helps you get the best rental cars and keeps track of your travel stats. The app includes an Amenity List that contains airport information such as eateries, shops and services.

If you are a golfer, then Golf Shot is for you. It gives you a bird’s eye view of every hole and course. GPS distances will help you determine how much power to use on a shot. It even includes real-time data and will adjust the distances.

If you a taking a road trip with the kids, the most valuable program you can have is Mindcraft (that’s right, the video game!). It will keep the kids quiet for weeks at a time. If that doesn’t work, get 76 gasoline’s The Quiet Game™ -- no description needed. n

Happy trails to you until we meet again.

See you on the radio.

Marc

Roadtrippers is a mapping application like MapQuest, with a number of interesting add-ons. It allows you to plan a trip that offers accommodations, attractions, entertainment, scenic drives,

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Luxury Lifestyle Event

Cars and Cigars An event by Dustin Troyan, Cars and Cigars has become an event not to miss. Partnering with Lavaggio: The Art of Auto Detailing and The Auto Gallery, this invitation-only event is for car enthusiasts accustomed to the luxury lifestyle.

With tens of millions of dollars in cars on display at Lavaggio, exotic-car owners and car collectors quietly got together to talk shop, sharing their amazing vehicles and passions.

It is common for the newest exotic cars to sneak in from auto manufacturers, and journalists also want to attend this exclusive and elusive event. Getting on the VIP invite list is a closely-guarded secret.

Gourmet selections paired with tastings from many local vineyards were expertly prepared for the guests, some of whom sampled cigars.

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The Alliance for the Art’s Angels of the Alliance hosted its 15th annual Angels Luncheon on April 30 at the North Ranch Country Club. Each year, the Angels and many volunteers use their passion and creativity to decorate fabulous tables for all to enjoy. Proceeds from this event go directly to the Kids and the Arts program, which brings underserved youth from Title 1 schools throughout Ventura County to experience live theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. In addition to the beautiful tables, guests enjoyed live entertainment, a silent auction and a fabulous buffet.

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Photography by James Doss Artists were on hand with jewelry, pottery, sculpture, photography, glass work, wall art, woodwork and more. The festival also featured an array of live musical entertainment and free youth art activities.

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Tempt’s Tracy Berkus Dekel and Allison Kanter hosted an invitation-only evening of drinks, food and shopping at the stylish Park Granada jewelry and gift boutique. Tracy and Allison offered guests a special jewelry discount so the guys could find the perfect gift in time for Mother’s Day.

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Financial Brief

Predicting the FUTURE

By Mark Wendell

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o a large degree, Wall Street markets move on the daily predictions of “experts,” the talking heads on TV, in newspapers and in blogs who make magical prognostications based on patterns they claim to perceive in the ever-shifting kaleidoscope of global economic activity.

Institutions, money managers and economists -- some honorable, some opportunistic – originate these economic statistics.

The problem is that the media in general often seem to interpret current events and forecasts through their own overly dramatic, biased and self-serving lenses rather than merely observing and reporting information.

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a crisis” reporting among traditional and electronic media outlets over recent years has tended to inflate the positive and negative hype level of reporting. Too often, the pressure to grab the public’s attention outweighs dispassionate analysis.

Objectivity-challenged views of “experts” who are strategically placed to sound off about the subject at hand. This conveniently validates the views of the media source, which influences Wall Street financial markets, and generates more drama in a seemingly endless feedback loop of news-generating-news-generating-market movements that generates even more news.

This unfortunate trend sometimes stampedes investors into making decisions based on “the sky is falling!” media-exaggerated alarms.

Investors would be wise to wonder whether

the media’s reporting brings about selffulfilling prophesies of movements in financial markets (i.e., S&P 500) and economic metrics (i.e., employment reports).

It is easy to view the glass as half empty, particularly when financial markets seem to be stuck in a go-nowhere up-and-down cycle in our impatient-and-short-termthinking minds. However, when it comes to investing, it is important to maintain a long-term perspective. Historically, market corrections must be judged not by dramatic depressing headlines but by remembering that the loss of market value is eventually followed by market surges. Recent history shows if we view the market on a one-, fiveand 10-year point-to-point basis, the (S&P 500) market is up 100% of the time. However, if we view it from a day-to-day perspective

Financial Brief where market volatility gives us emotional whiplash, we can easily get sucked into the global microscopic media analysis bombarding us from every direction that skews and confuses reality. Thus, necessary attention-grabbing headlines notwithstanding, we must view the media hype broadly in the context of what trends have factually occurred over recent years.

A good example is the ubiquitous gloomy reporting of the past three years about European financial conditions and U.S. unemployment numbers, which were being dramatically framed as potentially catastrophic, portending recessions, inflation, stagnation and market crashes. It’s no wonder consumer confidence has been shaken, and investors continue to feel especially risk-averse. Although the pendulum always swings the other way at some point, generating another cycle of “irrational exuberance” (quoting former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan), as long as bad news sells more advertising and attracts higher ratings than good news, headlines and “experts” are likely to continue to shout, “Crisis? Recession? Bubble? Inflation? Deflation?

Correction?” leaving fear and uncertainty in investors’ minds.

Fortunately, credible analysis of economic data is available from authoritative non-governmental sources — information that does, in fact, genuinely affect economic policy-making and, therefore, legitimately also affects global markets.

One such respected authority is The Conference Board, a nonadvocacy, not-for-profit organization that defines itself as “a global, independent business membership and research association working in the public interest to provide the world’s leading organizations with the practical knowledge they need to improve their performance and better serve society.” Its Leading Economic Index® (LEI) is an example of the kind of information researchers rely on — a concise algorithm designed to crystallize mountains of data on past and present economic factors, which can, within limits, foretell future economic conditions. The LEI is a composite of a number of different indicators that, because they cover so many different economic factors, serve better as a credible predictor when integrated as a group rather than as isolated data points.

While this methodology has predictive value, it has been criticized for having predicted nine of the last six recessions! The Conference Board counters this criticism by pointing to the lead times with which the LEI has correctly predicted economic downturns.

Since economics, as a social science, deals with unpredictable

human behavior, it may be self-limiting — predictions about market movements affect market movements in a feedback loop. This is especially true when political ideology, rather than empirical evidence, guides monetary (Federal Reserve) and fiscal (Congress) policies. Even a factual 10-component, non-partisan LEI index cannot be expected to be a perfect soothsayer when the underlying variables are human hopes and fears driven by the media. So what does the monthly LEI report tell us about our economic future, as of May 22, 2014? www.conference-board.org “The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.4 percent in April to 101.4 (2004 = 100), following a 1-percent increase in March, and a 0.5-percent increase in February.

“The LEI rose for the third consecutive month, driven largely by improving housing and financial market conditions,” said Ataman Ozyildirim, a Conference Board economist. “This latest report suggests the economy will continue to expand, and may even pick up steam through the second half of the year.”

“Despite a brutal winter, which brought the economy to a halt, the overall trend in the leading economic index has remained positive,” said Ken Goldstein, another Conference Board economist. “If consumers continue to spend, and businesses pick up the pace of investment, the industrial core of the economy will benefit and GDP growth could move closer towards the 3-percent range.” n

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Specific investments may not be suitable for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an individual investor’s circumstances and objectives.

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Canine Classic

RAISES MONEY FOR LOCAL NON-PROFITS

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By Beth Cone Kramer Photography by James Doss The Canine Classic and Walk on April 27 in Calabasas supported the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center programs, Calabasas Rotary, L.I.F.E. Animal Rescue and Healthcare for Homeless Animals.

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Interior Design Event at the

ViaColinas

Design Center

Members of the Conejo Association of Professional Interior Designers (CAPID) had a special event to tour the many designer showrooms and retails stores at the Via Colinas Design Center in Westlake Village.

Designers were treated to a special breakfast and tour at Laguna Furnishings. Other stores that were highlighted included Meadow Gardens, Harris House Design, Eastern Living, Westlake Village Lighting & Accessories, Zin Chair, Westlake Custom Framing and The Drapery Guy.

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A. Marie Jewelry owner and designer Ashley Rosenblum, and Jordana Fortaleza, owner of J.D. Luxe, partnered for a spectacular spring boutique.

Guests enjoyed the chance to try and buy the latest jewelry creations and chic fashion desings of these top two designers in the lovely setting of Harris & Co. interior design showroom. Also pictured is Jackie Rosenblum, owner of Harris & Co.

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The music industry reunited at

Sagebrush Cantina

in Calabasas! Jon Scott, known for his fundraisers, hosted a night full of legends, inside stories, reminiscing and debate on the industry today.

calendar of events Every Saturday, 8 am-1 pm Calabasas Farmers Market Rain or shine, residents and visitors flock to Old Town Calabasas where a weekly farmers market replaces the old general store. Local vendors bring their fresh and exotic fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and prepared foods to go. ci.calabasas.ca.us/farmersmarket.html.

july June 16 – Aug. 15 AHCCC Summer Camps Looking for something fun for your kids to do this summer? Come to the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center for Sports N More, LEGO Camp, rock climbing, Spy Kids, Improv 4 Kidz, iPLAY, Cupcake Kids and much more! Visit ahccc.org or call Brandon at 818.880.2993.

June 20 – Aug. 3 Malibu Country Mart Summer Movie Series Celebrate summer underneath Malibu’s starry skies and join Malibu Country Mart as it hosts the 2nd annual Summer Movie Series. The shopping center encourages families, shoppers, Malibu locals and movie fans to grab their beach blankets and picnic baskets to watch fun family movies projected onto a giant outdoor screen.

Movies will start at approximately 8:15 p.m., or about 15 minutes after sundown. Cost is free! Located at Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Rd. Aug. 3: The NeverEnding Story. For additional information about the Summer Movie Series, please visit the Malibu Country Mart’s Facebook page at facebook.com/MalibuCountryMart.

4th of July Events

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4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Calabasas High School The City of Calabasas will proudly host the community’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Calabasas High School. Gates open at 5 pm, with fireworks beginning at 9. The family-oriented, fun-filled event also will feature live music from Platinum Groove and a family fun zone. The $10 admission price includes parking, entertainment and all activities. Children younger than 2 are admitted free. Picnic items are permitted but no bottles or open containers. Tickets must be purchased in advance and became available starting June 2 at City Hall (100 Civic Center Way), Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center (23400 Park Sorrento), and Juan Bautista De Anza Park (3701 Los Hills Rd.).

Before the fireworks 36th Annual Lakeside Fun Run, presented by the Calabasas Park Homeowners Association. The event starts at 7:30 am and includes four- and two-mile runs, a 2-mile walk and ½- and ¼- mile races for youth. Pre-register at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center before July 1st; $15 for adults, $12 for children. For information, call 818.222.2782. Pet Show presented by the Calabasas Park Homeowners Association at the Greenbelt at Calabasas Lake. Event starts at 11 am. All pets welcome. No on-site ticket sales for these events!

For more information call 818.222.2782. Summer Splash Party offers free swimming and tennis, family barbecue, fun, games and more!

Event is located at the Tennis & Swim Center from noon – 5:30pm, 2300 Park Sorrento. For more information call 818.222.2782.

Good Deeds in Motion partnered Callie Kanter with the Beauty Bus Foundation – who brings beauty, dignity and respite to chronically and terminally ill patients. At Trinity Salon in Woodland Hills, Callie hit her $5,000 goal to sponsor an event at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital.

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2014 Sun Sets Concert Series at Calabasas Lake All concerts begin at 6 pm and are free to the public. Located on the Greenbelt at Calabasas Lake (open to public during concerts).

Enter at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento.

Parking – two locations (the Calabasas Inn is under construction and is no longer a Park & Ride destination).

• The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento • Free Park & Ride shuttle from Calabasas Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Way • Shuttle hours: 4:30–8 pm • Field seating on grass - bring lawn chairs and blankets • Chaired seating available on a first-come, first-served basis (kindly reserve for those in need) For more information visit cityofcalabasas. com/sunsets.html.

The Art of Beautiful Smiles

MOUNTAIN VIEW DENTISTRY

Jeffrey Schechter, DDS

about town The Auto Gallery Porsche in Woodland Hills invited guests to see and get behind the wheel of the all-new 2015 Porsche Macan SUV at Braemar Country Club and discover the thrill of driving the next generation of Porsche. Now available for test-drives and pre-orders at The Auto Gallery.

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Dr. Donald J. Waldrep and his wife, Lisa, celebrated the grand opening of the new Cure Transformation for Life office in Thousand Oaks.

Dr. Waldrep pioneered the new FDA approved WRAP (Weight Reduction Assistance Procedure) using laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.

calendar of events July 26 – 27, 10 am–6 pm Malibu Arts Festival The Optimist Club of Malibu will be serving a pancake breakfast at the site starting at 8 am. The festival features more than 200 award-winning painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and other unique artisans. The event also includes an entertainment stage where original musicians perform each day, a children’s workshop, and a food truck terrace featuring exciting menu items with incredible cuisine. Admission is free. The event is held at Malibu Civic Center, 23555 Civic Center Way. There is limited free parking and a $10 lot located adjacent to the festival. For more information, visit www.malibu.org/content/43rd-annual-malibu-arts-festival, or call the Malibu Chamber of Commerce at 310.456.9025.

July 26, 5–9 pm A Taste of Camarillo Wine Auction Gala Presented by Meadowlark Service League, this special event is held at the Red Barn at the Camarillo Ranch. It includes live and silent auctions of fine and rare wines and other enticing items, plus a gourmet dinner and live music. Sponsorship and reserved tables are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit meadowlarkserviceleague.com/events.

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July 27, 1–4 pm 27th Annual A Taste of Camarillo Wine & Food Festival Presented by Meadowlark Service League, A Taste of Camarillo is one of the biggest wine and food events in Ventura County.

All proceeds benefit local Ventura County charities. Spend an afternoon sampling fine wines and gourmet foods on the beautiful grounds of the historical Camarillo Ranch. Enjoy live entertainment, boutique shopping, silent auction and cash drawing. Visit with winemakers and chefs in the shade of 100-year-old trees. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit meadowlarkserviceleague. com/events.

august Aug. 3, noon–4 pm Fundraiser for the National Brain Tumor Society Cancer is affecting everyone everyday through friends and family, coworkers and especially children. The Headline Salon and its staff, on behalf of Nate Newman and team Nate-Dawg, are having a fundraiser to raise money and awareness for The National Brain Tumor Society. Nate Newman is a 15-year-old brain tumor survivor. Lots of fun, food and prizes. You could win a 32-inch flat screen television, a $150 gift certificate for any hair- or skin-care product, or a Keurig single-cup coffeemaker. Raffle tickets are only $1 each. All money raised goes to The National Brain Tumor Society I.D. #043068130.

The event is located at The Headline Salon, 22705 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. For more information, call 818.222.2014, or visit theheadlinesalon.com.

Silverado Memory CareCalabasas family ambassador Mike Duran II hosted a gardenparty mixer for the community and the members of the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce.

Guests experienced the exceptional food and beautiful setting that make Silverado such an outstanding venue.

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Aug. 16, 8 pm Pacific Festival Ballet presents Kaleidoscope PFB will present its second summer season, “Kaleidoscope,” an unplugged version of Pacific Festival Ballet featuring contemporary dance and guest artists including world-renowned choreographer Patrick Frantz, formerly with Paris Opera Ballet. Located at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Tickets are available at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza box office, at any Ticketmaster retail location, Ticketmaster charge by phone at 800.745.3000, or purchase online at ticketmaster.com.

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Kellar WIlliams Calabasas Estates

Cleans Local Park

By Beth Cone Kramer The team at Keller Williams Calabasas Estates joined KW offices nationwide on May 8 to support the company’s annual Red Day. KW agents helped restore Calabasas Creek Park, just a few hundred feet from the office. More than 50 KW agents planted flowers, pulled weeds, painted fixtures and cleaned up the park.

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West Hills Hospital & Medical Center hosted for a free Women in Transition event. The seminar included informative tracks to fit their stage of life and to Honor West Valley Moms for Mother’s Day.

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Wine & Dine AMERICAN

INTERNATIONAL

WOLF CREEK RESTAURANT & BREWING COMPANY 26787 Agoura Road, Calabasas, CA 818.880.6300 | wolfcreekbrewingco.com

RIVIERA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 23683 Calabasas Road, Calabasas 818.224.2163 | rivieracalabasas.com

Great food, house-made desserts and fine handcrafted brews make Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Company one of the best places to eat and drink in town.

Savory flavors of Europe, Asia, South America – with a great bar menu and happy hour seven days a week. Private banquet rooms available. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

STEAKHOUSE

A TRUE ITALIAN LOCANDA

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 6250 Canoga Ave, Woodland Hills 818.703.7272 | mortons.com/woodlandhills

the Sage Room RISTORANTE ITALIANO 5719 Lake Lindero Drive, Agoura Hills 818.735.3530 | sageroomagoura.com

Morton’s The Steakhouse Woodland Hills is the perfect destination for dinner with an extensive wine collection, USDA prime-aged beef, succulent seafood, and decadent desserts.

Country style home Italian cooking with a twist. Prepared fresh daily. Outdoor dining, lunch, dinner, full bar, ample parking.

Special events, banquet rooms cater to your every desire.

EUROPEAN

Mexican Restaurant & Bar

MEDITERRANEO 32037 Agoura Road, Westlake Village 818.889.9105 | med-rest.com

Sagebrush Cantina 23527 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas 818.222.6062 | sagebrushcantina.com

Mediterraneo is a top Zagat-rated restaurant and bar serving fresh, European-style cuisine with unparalleled quality and value.

Located on the grounds of the beautiful Westlake Village Inn.

The most infamous restaurant in the heart of Old town Calabasas.

Great place to plan a party for any occasion. Festive atmosphere, friendly service and an award-winning menu and drink selection.

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Wine & Dine SEAFOOD/AMERICANA

Californian Mediterranean

THE SUNSET RESTAURANT & BEACH BAR 6800 Westward Beach Road, Malibu 310.589.1007 | thesunsetrestaurant.com

V’S RESTAURANT + BAR 22821 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 310.456.3828 | vsmalibu.com

A unique dining experience in an historic beach bungalow on Zuma Beach. Vintage Americana and seaside elegance makes this a top choice. Perfect for weddings and private events.

A seasonal California menu including our la quercia prosciutto pizza, flatbreads, dukkah-crusted diver scallops, house-made pastas, duck, chicken, steak and a daily fish selection.

Californian

STEAKHOUSE

Kristy’s Wood Oven & Wine Bar 6506 Westward Beach Road, Malibu 310.457.2602 | kristysmalibu.com

MASTRO’S & MASTROS MALIBU 2087 E Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks | 805.418.1811 18412 PCH, Malibu | 310.454.4357 | mastrosrestaurants.com

Sitting on a bluff overlooking Zuma Beach, diners can enjoy garden or ocean views from the dining room or the outdoor patios. Steaks, seafood, pasta and wood-fire pizza.

Mastro’s Steakhouse offers a menu of the finest prime steaks and premium fresh seafood, served in a sophisticated, classic atmosphere. The result is a truly unparalleled dining experience.

Classic Malibu

Authentic Italian

GEOFFREYS MALIBU 27400 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu 310-457-1519 | 310-457-7885 | geoffreysmalibu.com

GRAVINA 28925 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 310.457.0711 | gravinamalibu.com

Southern California’s most memorable Oceanside dining establishment for over 32 years. Classic pedigree, cuisine, and service with the most treasured view along the coast.

Authentic Italian Cuisine at Malibu’s Favorite Ristorante Setting.

House specialties include Pappardelle al Cinghiale, homemade pappardelle with wild boar ragù & Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare.

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