Hidden Hills Community Register • August 2022

LightYUpour Listing

with Michelle Gracie

If you have no time to do anything else before you list, remember this... LIGHT and BRIGHT. Light fixtures can be art installations throughout your home. They set the mood, tell a story though design, and brighten your space.

Customize your focus

The kitchen is often the heartbeat of every home. Remembering bright and light overhead lighting is a must, however we want to layer different fixtures. A grand Chandelier over the table, pendants over the island, and wall sconces above shelving create depth and warmth. Stacking your light fixtures are crucial in the design element of your home.

The art of control

Layers of light are key to setting the room’s ambiance. It will illuminate the setting while your friends and family gather in your kitchen, cooking and chatting. Then, a dimmer or smart control can help cue a warmer mood when it's time to gather at the table to eat, sip some wine and make some memories.

Choose your fixture

So many types of fixtures: Chandeliers, Pendants, Ceiling lights, sconces, etc. How do you decide which to use? Consider function and focus. Chandeliers will add design elements, and set focal points while anchoring seating areas.

MICHELLE GRACIE 818.967.8295 MICHELLEG@THEBEVERLYHILLSESTATES.COM

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Looking back on the summer BBQs and looking forward at future events!

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Learn about how to plan the perfect Summer day in Calabasas.

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Fire season is here, but here are some ways to make sure your animals will not be in a path of flames.

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Learn all about Thomas Fitzpatrick and why Hidden Hills named a street in his honor.

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AUGUST RECIPE

Cool off with a tasty margarita from Kiki Xanthos.

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THE BICENTENNIAL QUILT

Learn about the infamous quilt kept in the community center.

Saddle up your horse or put on your favorite hiking shoes to find some shade on the Fork Trail.

THE CAMBRIA HOTEL CALABASAS

This brand new, local hotel will make you feel as though you are on a vacation just minutes from the Hidden Hills gates!

PUBLISHED BY YOUR NEIGHBORS EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR COMMUNITY

The Hidden Hills Register and Resource Guide is published by long-time friends and residents Lonna Weber and Joe Bellissimo along with the help and involvement of many of our neighbors. Produced each and every month and sent exclusively to Hidden Hills homes, this magazine is dedicated to shining a positive light on the people, issues, events and interests of our community.

Only through the generous support of our advertisers are we able to provide this publication to our neighbors free of charge and continually hire residents young and old to fill these pages with their creative contributions.

As always, we are here to tell your story and the stories that are uniquely “Hidden Hills,” so please reach out any time you have an idea or would like to get involved.

SUPPORTING BUSINESSES

This community publication is created exclusively for you and all of our Hidden Hills neighbors and is made possible with the generous support of these local businesses.

REAL ESTATE AGENTS

MARK & SARA SHEVIN (PG. 1)

DANIELLE PERETZ (PG. 4)

MICHELLE GRACIE (PG. 6)

LISA MORIARTY (PG. 11)

JILL ROSENBERG (PG. 17)

MICHAEL BLOOM (PG. 19)

JASON & MELISSA IMPROTA (PG. 21)

MILLA PARISER (PG. 31)

DAVID SALMANSON (PG. 32)

DANA OLMES & JEFF BIEBUYCK (INSIDE BACK COVER)

AUTOMOTIVE ROVERS ELITE (pg. 45)

DINING

LOVI’S DELI (PG. 10)

RIB RANCH BBQ (PG. 30)

WINE & SPIRITS

AGOURA WINE (PG. 26)

ANIMAL CARE

ALLIE TASHNEK, DVM (PG. 8)

START RESCUE (PG. 43)

HOME SERVICES

BOTTEGA LEGNA/CONEJO HARDWOODS (PG. 2 & 25)

UNIVERSAL KITCHEN & APPLIANCE CENTER (PG. 9)

MURRE CLEANERS (PG. 12)

LEGACY LANDSCAPE SERVICES (PG. 26)

LIGHTSCAPING BY DESIGN (PG. 40)

EDUCATION

SYNERGY ACADEMICS (pg. 35)

FINANCIAL SERVICES

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES (pg. 15)

HEALTH/WELLNESS/ BEAUTY

DR. MILO (PG. 35)

COURTYARD PHARMACY (PG. 37)

COMPLETE HEALTH DENTISTRY (PG. 42)

JEWELRY/ART/ LUXURY

BEN BRIDGE JEWELERS (Back Cover)

2022!AUGUST

SUNSETS CONCERT SERIES AT THE CALABASAS LAKE

August 7: The Spazmatics August 28: Surf City All-Stars

THE BEACH BUS IS BACK!!!

Through August 19th

For ticket information call the Transportation/Transit Division at 818-224-1600.

The Calabasas Summer Beach Bus is up and running! Residents of Calabasas and Hidden Hills can get easy public transit between Calabasas and Zuma Beach.

Tickets will not be sold at the shuttle!

Rates: $5.00 Round-Trip Ticket

$50.00 Season Pass

Tickets & Passes must be purchased at City Hall, 100 Civic Center Way, Calabasas.

NEWS FROM THE CALABASAS LANDFILL

The county is planning on adding an anaerobic digestion facility at the Calabasas Landfill with operations expected to begin in June 2027. Anaerobic digestion is a process that includes:

● Reduction in organic waste landfill disposal

● Reduction in landfill emissions such as methane, a powerful climate pollutant 84 times more powerful than carbon dioxide

● Production of electricity, vehicle fuel, pipeline biomethane, and/or soil amendments

● Reduction in use of fossil-based energy and synthetic fertilizers

There will be impacts to the surrounding neighborhood that need to be mitigated. If you

want to join an interest list and get updates on the planning process and influence the plans, please contact Kawsar Vazifdar from Los Angeles County Public Works Environmental Programs Division at kvazifdar@pw.lacounty.gov or at (626) 458-3514.

In addition to getting updates, there will be tours of the landfill and the proposed facility site and many community meetings along the way.

The private Calabasas Lake is open to the public for a SunSets Concerts series. The concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. and are free to the public. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for field seating located on the Calabasas Lake Greenbelt adjacent to the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center.

Picnics and friendly leashed dogs are welcome.

Parking and entrance at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center (located at 23400 Park Sorrento) and park-andride shuttle available at the Calabasas Civic Center. More information available at cityofcalabasas.com

SAVE THE DATE!!! FIESTA 2022

“From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways!” October 8 - 9, 2022

FREE ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION EVENT

FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

If you have any electronic waste you have been meaning to properly get rid of, come on down to the Albertson’s Shopping Center Back Park Lot at 26521 Agoura Road in Calabasas on the first Saturday of every month begining this August.

Discover your new lifestyle at this remodeled contemporary ranch home in Hidden Hills. Superbly reimagined in 2021, this mostly single-story estate sits on 1.36 acres. A sun-filled double-height foyer reveals an extraordinary interior design highlighted by wide wood plank flooring. The gorgeous living room with striking coffered ceilings flows into an adjoining family room. Guests will want to linger in the magazine-worthy chef’s kitchen with exposed beams & vaulted ceilings. The primary suite features a fireplace & a spalike bathroom with heated floors, dual vanity, large shower, soaking tub & walk-in closets. Nearly every room of the home flows out to the private entertainer’s backyard. Horse stables with a guest unit, three-quarter bath, & flat horse corral complete the outdoor experience. More info at 24441LittleValleyRoad.com

JULY SUMMER BBQS

The past few July barbeques have been absolute fun for everyone! In these featured photos, residents gathered at the community center for evenings of fun on July 14th and 21st. We brought Hawaii to Hidden Hills with the Luau party, and there also was a Greek night that brought a different kind of island flare to things!

Both were nights full of amazing food, delicious drinks, fun crafts for the kids, entertaining games, and laughs the families of Hidden Hills will cherish forever.

Don’t miss our last barbeques of the summer August 4th and 11th!

SUMMERTIME FUN & FLAVOR

Written by Elle Rama

Finding fun things to do in the Southern California heat can be a challenge, but luckily there are a few local spots that make for the perfect Summer day. Just over the highway there are monthly outdoor yoga experiences, astounding hiking trails, and paint and sips all waiting to be added to your Summer itinerary.

Grab a drink from 10 Speed Coffee in the back of Pedalers Fork restaurant to boost your energy before you head out to Gillette Ranch bright and early so you can center yourself with a zen yoga session. On the third Saturday of every month, aspiring and experienced yogis gather at 9:30AM for a unique outdoor experience with live acoustic music surrounded by nature. All skill levels are

welcome and the workouts are designed to help sculpt long lean lines while rejuvenating your body with a good stretch. Inhale the fresh air and exhale the worries of the week as you are guided through a meditative exercise underneath the Calabasas oak trees. When class ends an hour later, the weather will still be cool enough to hike the surrounding trails in the beautiful Santa Monica mountains and put your muscles to work after a productive warm up. You can also visit the King Gillette Gallery in the Visitors Center to view nationally renowned photographer Jazan Kozma’s ‘Keep It Wild’ series (pictured right). This project is focused on exploring the natural beauty surrounding Malibu through its mountains and surrounding waters while a portion of the

proceeds of any art sales go towards Santa Monica’s efforts to support local artists.

On your return, stop by Gelson’s Wolfgang Puck Express off Mulholland to pick up some gourmet food and a bottle of wine to bring to a nearby paint and sip. Gelson’s newly opened to-go service features the famous chef’s most popular dishes in a contemporary, fast-casual setting with affordable prices ranging from classic pizza dishes to a hardy BBQ grilled meal.

After you’ve secured your gourmet dinner to go, find a few friends to pop over to the Calico Canvas at the entrance of Topanga Canyon to sip on your wine of choice while painting the scene of the night. With over 46 selections to choose from, you can paint an adorable sloth or a stunning sunset. The studio is cozy and even if you don’t bring your own food and drink, they can provide some basic snacks and a bottle from their store. No matter your skill level, you can satisfy your craving for creativity while having fun with friends and leave with a lovely painting to make the memory last forever in case the wine makes you forget!

If you prefer making masterpieces with food rather than paint brushes, the Sur La Table’s location at the Topanga Mall offers cooking classes for countless dishes. Whether you’re in the mood for an Italian Summer pasta dish or a luxury French entree, you are sure to find a class that satisfies even the most picky palate. They provide every appliance, tool, and ingredient you can think of, and focus

on different techniques you can bring home to cook your next Summer meal. You can book one of their regular in-store classes with up to 16 other students or, book a private session where you and your friends will make a delicious meal together and get to savor the results after you’re done.

No matter how late you end up painting, nibbling, or sipping, The Funnel House at the Fallbrook Center is open till midnight and their delectable desserts will serve as the sweetest end to your perfect Summer day. From funnel cakes to churros topped with any ice cream flavor you can imagine, your taste buds will be in heaven and your friends will thank you for showing them what it means to treat yourself, even when it feels too hot to step outside! HH

LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION PREPARATION

written by Britt Aaronson

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

Deputy Mason De Matteo introduced himself to the CERT team as the new liaison assigned to protect Hidden Hills. A deputy since 2007, he has been on the Community Relations Team since 2019 and worked in the detective bureau for a year. Previously he would address crime by arresting & taking people to jail; currently out of his direct experience with members of the community, he has learned more humane people and crime prevention skills.

Deputy Mason De Matteo replaces the position of Deputy Rick Baldi who was

assigned to the County area of Topanga, and is now in charge of the Emergency Operations at the Lost Hills Station. Deputy De Matteo works diligently at the station full-time and even though traffic violations and trespassing are our largest complaints, he can be found in Hidden Hills everyday in some capacity. Deputy De Matteo assures us he will be on-site in case of any small or large-scale disaster or evacuation with the complete support of the Lost Hill’s Station Captain Lieutenant Seetoo, who was recognized community-wide for facilitating competent evacuations of residents and animals during the Woolsey Fire.

There are unique considerations for large animals during a disaster in our equestrian community. Large animal evacuation planning involves preparing ahead of time and acting quickly to keep you, your family and animals out of danger. Even though it is vital to protect your family first when emergencies arise, it is important for horse, cow, donkey, pig, & goat owners to have the proper supplies, veterinary information, animal identification, and an evacuation plan. Whether the threat is an earthquake, wildfire or other disaster, lives may depend on being ready.

TIPS FOR PLANNING FOR DISASTERS:

1. Assemble an evacuation kit (see below).

2. Develop an evacuation plan for all of your animals and practice the plan.

3. Keep written directions to your home near your telephone to help explain to emergency responders exactly how to get to your home. Keep a list of the species, number and locations of your animals near your evacuation supplies and note your animals’ favorite hiding spots.

4. Keep vehicles well maintained and full of gas.

5. Keep emergency cash on hand. (Remember: ATMs may not work.)

6. If evacuating is impossible, decide on the safest housing option for your animals.

7. If you live in an area prone to wildfires, clear away brush and maintain a defensible space around structures. Assess the stability and safety of barns and other structures, promptly remove dead trees, and minimize debris in fields and the immediate environment.

EQUINE AND LIVESTOCK EVACUATION KIT SUPPLIES:

• 7-10 day supply of feed, supplements, and water

• Bandanas (to use as blindfolds)

• Batteries (flashlight, radio)

• Blankets

• Copies of veterinary records and proof of ownership

• Cotton halter

• Duct tape

• Emergency contact list

• First aid kit (see item suggestions in the Saving the Whole Family brochure)

• Flashlight

• Fly spray

• Grooming brushes

• Heavy gloves (leather)

• Hoof knife

• Hoof nippers

• Hoof pick

• Hoof rasp

• Instructions

• Diet: record the diet for your animals.

• Medications: list each animal separately, and for each medication include the drug name, dose and frequency. Provide veterinary and pharmacy contact information for refills.

Evacuation plans have been practiced in conjunction with the Equestrian Services Committee at the Spring Valley Arena to demonstrate real life experience between ESC & CERT team members, the owners and their animals. Equine and livestock evacuation can be challenging and may involve being stepped on, kicked, dragged, bit, pushed, or slobbered on by thousand pound creatures in the darkness of night. Lack of preparedness can turn an already challenging situation into a tragic one so consider developing an evacuation plan in advance and make sure your animals are familiar with being loaded onto a trailer.

The key to any successful event is planning. There are multiple aspects to facilitate in emergency situations with animals including having proper equipment like saddles, blankets, harnesses, light colored clothing, flashlights, and clear communication with safety personnel. Locate and prearrange an evacuation site for your animals outside your immediate area. Possible sites include the Spring Valley Arena, Saddle Creek Arena, Lewis & Clark Arena, or offsite at Pierce and Moorpark Colleges. Please study these tips that apply to evacuations, and also in daily emergency events on the trails or in the neighborhood. HH

• Knife (sharp, all-purpose)

• Leg wraps and leg quilts

• Maps of local area and alternate evacuation routes in addition to GPS (in case of road closures)

• Non-nylon halters and leads (leather/cotton)

• Nose leads

• Paper towels

• Plastic trash cans with lids (can be used to store water)

• Portable livestock panels

• Radio (solar, hand cranked and/or battery operated)

• Rope or lariat

• Shovel

• Tarpaulins

• Trash bags

• Twitch

• Water buckets

• Whip/prods

• Wire cutters

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HIDDEN HILLS NAMESAKES

WHAT’S THE WORD ON THE STREETS

THOMAS FITZPATRICK

Trailblazing is a word used to describe people who have laid the path for future generations. Historically recognized as “Broken Hand” after his left hand had been crippled in a firearms accident, Thomas Fitzpatrick was a trailblazing trapper who became the head of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. Born in County Cavan, Ireland in 1799, Fitzpatrick started as a sailor in 1816, jumping ship after arriving

in the United States. His storied career as a mountain man began in the Midwest, showing up in St. Louis, Missouri by the winter of 1822–1823. It was there he answered an advertisement placed by William Henry Ashley to be one of “Ashley’s Hundred.”

Ashley’s expedition introduced Fitzpatrick to the hard life men faced trying to reach the west coast of America in the 1800’s, including many hostile

interactions with Indians. Thomas Fitzgerald led the trapper band into Green River country, rediscovering the South Pass with Jedediah Smith in 1824. Along the way they met a band of Arikara Indians in a fierce battle that left twelve dead and as many wounded. It was during the terror of the Battle of Pierre’s Hole in Idaho with Blackfeet warriors that Fitzpatrick’s rifle exploded, tearing off two fingers. The friendly Nez Perce who fought

beside Thomas during the battle gave him the name “Broken Hand.” Years later when Fitzpatrick was captured by the Pawnee Tribe and asked his name, he held up his maimed hand. The bravery of “Broken Hand” was known far and wide and the Pawnee released their prisoner.

In the company of these adventurous explorers for the next dozen years, Fitzpatrick enjoyed the prosperous life of a fur trapper. By 1830 Fitzpatrick had joined with Jim Bridger, and several others to run the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. Though the partners hoped that their company would be successful, the fur trade industry waned and by 1834 the partners had dissolved the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.

Fitzpatrick helped settle the vast lands west of the Mississippi River as a guide to a number of historic expeditions across the Rocky Mountains. It was a career for which he was well suited, with his language skills, knowledge of the western lands, and proven dedication & loyalty. He navigated the Bartleson–Bidwell Party, led by Captain John Bartleson and John Bidwell, the first emigrants to attempt a wagon crossing from Missouri to California in 1841.

The following year he performed the same service when he piloted the first two emigrant wagon trains

to Oregon. He guided Father Pierre DeSmet and his group to Oregon with the missionary commending Fitzpatrick’s ability after they built St. Mary’s Mission, the first Jesuit mission for Indians in the Pacific Northwest. Fitzpatrick and the colorful guide Kit Carson acted as scouts to Colonel John C. Frémont on his second and longest expedition to complete a survey to the mouth of the Columbia River in 1843. In 1846, he marched with Colonel Stephen W. Kearny to Santa Fe at the beginning of the Mexican War to dissuade Indians from interfering with traffic on the Oregon Trail.

Fitzpatrick participated in many of the most important events in the expansion of

our young country including negotiating the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851 at the largest Council of Plains Indians ever assembled. The treaty was a short-lived but important peace agreement between the U.S. Government and the Sioux Nation where the United States recognized the Black Hills as part of the Great Sioux Reservation to be set aside for exclusive use by the Sioux people. He worked to develop a way to live peaceably together and had good experience in dealing with many western tribes, such as the Arapahoe, Cheyenne, Shoshone, Sioux, Comanche, and Kiowa of the central plains. Fitzpatrick believed that Indians should receive justice, by which he meant compensation for the lands that were taken from them, and that they should be taught skills like farming so that they had the best chance to survive as people continued to spread across the continent.

This educated and ambitious man established a distinguished reputation as a diplomatic Indian

agent for the government. He progressed in his work as an official protecting Indians on reservations and distributing government aid to them, even though it was increasingly clear that the conflict with Indians was not coming to a resolution. In his capacity as an Indian Agent, Fitzpatrick traveled to Washington D.C. to finalize the Treaty of Fort Atkinson. Far from home, he contracted pneumonia and died in his hotel room in 1854. He was buried in the Congressional Cemetery in Washington D.C.

Thomas “Broken Hand” Fitzpatrick made many contributions as a seasoned guide

who helped lead some of the most important mapping and military expeditions in the western United States. He was a prominent huntsman and explorer who facilitated settlers to safely cross the Rocky Mountains to reach the Pacific Ocean. He loved his country until his last breath was taken in his diplomatic service as Indian Agent. HH

RECIPES

Enjoying the LIME LIFE

Kiki Xanthos always makes time for the things she loves, and her family & friends are at the top of that list. She has lived and volunteered in Hidden Hills for 30 years, working at the weekly summer barbecues for almost as long. No matter how high the temperatures or the size of the crowd, her beautiful smile is as refreshing as the frozen tart beverage she graciously serves from the margarita machine. Every Thursday night Kiki reminds us that life with those we love is better shared with a crisp & classic sour margarita in hand.

Margaritas are a popular Mexican cocktail invented in the 1930’s. Here is one of the very best vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free margarita recipes of all time.

The Kiki Xanthos Classic Margarita

THE FLAVORS OF HIDDEN HILLS

SIMPLE MARGARITA RECIPIE:

1 ½ ounces tequila

1 ounce Cointreau or Triple Sec

¾ ounce lime juice

THIS SIMPLE MARGARITA RECIPE IS “ON THE ROCKS,” MEANING THAT IT’S SERVED OVER ICE AND INCREDIBLY EASY TO MAKE:

1. A classic margarita has salt on the rim to enhance the sweet and sour flavors in the drink.

2. Shake the tequila, Cointreau and lime juice together in a cocktail shaker with 4 ice cubes.

3. Strain the drink into a glass and add ice. The drink is often served in a lowball or Old Fashioned glass, although the classic curved margarita glass works too.

THIS CLASSIC MARGARITA RECIPE IS PERFECT FOR SIPPING ANYTIME. AS WITH ANY CLASSIC COCKTAIL, THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF VARIATIONS ON THE THEME. HERE ARE SOME OF THE MOST VERSATILE MARGARITA RECIPES:

Skinny Margarita: replace the Cointreau with fresh lime and/or orange juice. Less calories means you can drink more!

Jalapeno Margarita: Heat up your cocktail with slices of jalapeño peppers.

Cucumber Margarita: Cool down with this refreshing beverage.

Italian Margarita: Swap Amaretto for Cointreau to be transported to Italy.

Virgin Margarita: Make it a mocktail.

Mezcal Margarita: A smoky spin that is tangy with rich depth.

Watermelon, Pineapple, Pineapple Jalapeno, Mango, Peach, Blackberry, Grapefruit and Strawberry Margaritas: These fruity spins are sweet, tart, and refreshing twists on the original. HH

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BICENTENNIAL QUILT

written by Jacqueline Cleaveland

It was May of 1976, the sun was warm and temperatures kept creeping higher and higher. Along the roadsides and around corners, flashes of red, white and blue began to appear. Outside of Von’s grocery stores American flags were put on display as shimmering, metallic streamers decorated the awnings of buildings and light poles in parking lots. This

4th of July was going to be the American Bicentennial, a celebration of the 200th birthday of the United States of America. Soon a buzz began in the community of Hidden Hills, neighbors began talking to each other, wondering what they could do to celebrate this special occasion.

Pamela Spencer Nishimoto, a Hidden Hills resident in her youth, reflects on the special summer of 1976 of her childhood memories with a tender warmth. She says “everywhere you went you began to hear about the United States Bicentennial. It was a vibrant time of people being excited to come together and celebrate America.” She remembers talk within the community, specifically of the Hidden Hills mothers wondering “what could we do, what could Hidden Hills do” to make something lasting that could patch together the diverse stories of their community members and celebrate the United States. Pamela remarks that it seemed like a “unanimous decision between everyone” to sew a quilt. It would be tangible, memorable, unique and something everyone could be involved in.

Nancy Faner, currently Hidden Hills’ longest time resident, arranged the makings of the quilt with the help of her friend Doris Shepherd. In the beginning of the summer in 1976, everyone looking to be involved with the quilt came to Nancy’s house and there she passed out uniform sized squares to each of the contributors. Pamela Nishimoto says she vividly remembers going to Nancy’s along with her mother and remembers all of the women being so excited to begin this project. Nancy prepared these squares days in advance and asked the contributors to have their pieces done by the end of the summer. So, then her and Doris could stitch everything together in time for the fall, in time for the Bicentennial Hidden Hills

OPPOSITE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

H.H Gate Entrance by Bunny Herdeg & Margaret Fredricks

Firetruck by Frida Boyle

City Council Insignia and City Map by Colleen & Amy Hartman

Stockwatchers Club by Ann Bruskrud Barn by Sara LeBlen

Vaulters by Suzanne Kovner

Gingham Dog and Calico Cat by Erin Herdeg & Suzanne Kovner Swim Club by Linda Higgins

Big Oak Tree by Nancy Faner

H.H Harbor Club by Stella Lindholm

School Bus Stop by Marge Hampton & Doris Shepherd

Girl Scout by Rita Jewell Horsemen Association by The Committee

Tennis Association by Rita Green

H.H Players by Judy Leach

4-H by Anges Kurzeka

Exercise Class by Eleanor DeCarteret & Doris Shepherd

Baseball by Susie DeMott

Bowling Group by Marilyn Yetter & Gertrude Reed

Fiesta Bake Sale by Mel Blackwell

Pony Cart by Susan Black

Piano Lesson by Doris Shepherd

Pony Club by Lyla Grant Bridge Club by Zola Warner Gray Burro by Gusti Snapp

Arabian Horse Association by Margaret Teagle

Leonis Adobe by Arliss Wilhelm

Bicycle Built for Two by Gloria Spencer Garden Club by Betsy Moore

H.H Landscape by Mary Hrabe

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Fiesta! Nancy remarked that it was mainly the Hidden Hills mothers who embroidered each of the squares who all brought their own family heritages and creativity to their squares.

The Spencer family’s “Bicycle Built for Two’’ square was inspired by their avid love of Dixieland music and a real life bicycle built for two. Pamela Spencer Nishimoto says her family had a bicycle for two that her parents rode around the Hidden Hills neighborhood and in the Fiesta parade. So it would be a fitting homage to both her family and the community in which they love to craft a square encapsulating all of that. She says the woman’s outfit on the bicycle is modeled after dresses her mother Gloria had sewn for herself and her daughters. Pamela also remarks that the hat worn by the man in the front is modeled after the straw hat her father used to wear at Dixieland music gigs.

Pamela remembers having “so much fun looking for colorful pins and threads” her mother picked out to craft her special square. The pre-internet era made it so the ladies involved with the quilt had more in person communication from swapping out scraps of fabrics that were often made of their kids’ old clothing, to sharing reference

photos for certain quilt squares. Pamela says she remembers her father, David Spencer, sketching out the design for their family’s quilt square and how special of a moment that was to have something so dear to their family be sewn into their community’s tapestry. She says most of the Hidden Hills kids found it “wonderful to see the parents get so excited” and how the whole community was buzzing with energy about the quilt during the summer.

Echoing Pamela’s sentiments, Nancy Faner fondly remarks that the quilt was a wonderful community effort and “everyone who worked on the quilt enjoyed the experience and was very enthusiastic about it.” Pamela Spencer Nishimoto says she “had instant tears” upon seeing images of the quilt still on display at the Community Center as it was a “sign the community lives on”. As well as “a reminder of all those women who were so excited to gather in their community to work together to make a lasting memory of what Bicentennial meant to all of us.” Pamela also says that the completed quilt was “one of the proudest moments for many Hidden Hills women. It was a moment of community, of coming into unity, for everyone. Something we need now, just as

we always have.”

The 1976 Fiesta Bicentennial Quilt that still can be seen to this day and is now a colorful kaleidoscope of reminiscence and remembrance, capturing the heart and pride of a special community that still exists to this day. HH

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There’s something special about traveling off the beaten path and having a spot in nature all to yourself. The Fork Trail is the perfect place to escape the heat, traffic, and construction noises this summer. To access the Fork Trail, enter the wide flat trail opening next to 24835 Old Eldorado Meadow Road passing by paddocks, arenas and barns until you reach a fork in the trail. By definition, a “fork in the road” is a junction in which one’s road diverges and it’s a point where a choice has to be taken. Thank goodness there are three rewarding possibilities!

HAPPIEST TRAILS the FORK TRAIL

The trail to the left takes one to a panoramic lookout at the gated intersection where the paved Old and New Eldorado Meadow Roads meet. Some of the best spots take a little more effort to reach, and after a short steady workout to the top of a steep graded peak, one can rest on a red picnic table that has been graciously placed at the northern lip of the Old Eldorado Meadow Road Bowl. A bowl is a wide mountain basin whose slopes look as if they were carved from the side of a cereal bowl. Ahmanson Ranch is a stone’s throw away, as are the Woodland and Calabasas Hills.

The hustle and bustle of life is magically transformed into a tranquil scene from long ago if one chooses the middle trail. Another lovely Hidden Hills gem is discovered as one reaches a completely shaded gentle switch back trail. Scents of wisteria and other flowers permeate the air as one enters this off-the-beaten path. One passes livestock in shaded backyards

until exiting onto Annie Oakley Road.

We are comforted by all the white railed fences in our community when we choose the trail to the right. Wide panoramic views of the West Valley and Hidden Hills are enjoyed as one travels on 2030% grade inclines and declines. The interior views depict much of the new construction dotting the landscape where hillsides used to be undeveloped in our community. This trail exits at the bottom

of the Annie Oakley Road cul de sac.

If one would like a little more serenity, instead of exiting onto the Annie Oakley Road cul de sac, continue on the trail until one reaches 6055 Spring Valley Road. Finding spots like the Fork Trail feel like a little treasure hunt presenting multiple facets of brilliant landscapes normally hidden from plain sight. HH

CAMBRIA HOTEL in CALABASAS

written by Elyse Glickman

While summer is high time for an annual family vacation, it’s also prime time for family and friends to come to California for a visit. Of course, we know that with our climate and terrain, one can always argue that there’s rarely a bad time for a trip out west. One thing that’s fantastic about the Cambria Hotel in Calabasas is that it is the perfect go-to property to recommend to family and friends when they plan to visit. Its best amenity? A carefree stay for both you and them with all the comforts of a (Southern California) home.

In fact, the newly built and recentlyopened Calabasas property overlooking the Santa Monica Mountains, blends in nicely with some of the area’s most coveted private homes. Interiors by renowned local designer Rachael Goddard are right in tune with the West Valley’s rustic-chic lifestyle. Rooms and public areas are open and airy, decorated in a fresh, oceaninspired color palette and outfitted with stylish but comfortable furniture and

upscale amenities. During their stay, all guests—including yours—get to enjoy the heated pool and cheerful patio in their own backyard and recharge from their flight or road trip with a workout in the state-of-theart fitness center.

While numerous restaurants are a short distance by foot or car, there’s contemporary California cuisine at its own restaurant as well as local craft beer on tap and choice wines by the glass or flight in its bar. Private rooms feature premium bedding, a 55-inch flat-screen TV, luxe Salon Nuuvo hair and bath products (provided by the local salon of the same name) and spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors. If your guest needs to get a few work things done before everybody ventures out, they can do it in comfort in the

large separate workspace and have access to premium WiFi available throughout the hotel for your convenience.

A stay at this property is a “Choose Your Adventure” proposition, thanks to its handy location on the 101 Freeway. You’ve got easy access to Southern California’s best beaches, trendy Malibu restaurants and shopping, and plenty of roads leading to the most popular summertime hangouts in Los Angeles, Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks and the rest of the San Fernando Valley. High-end shopping abounds at the Commons at Calabasas as well as the Westfield Topanga & the Village shopping malls. Full-on bargain

OPPOSITE and BELOW, there are so many tasty drinks to choose from throughout the property. MIDDLE RIGHT, the cuisine will be sure to bring a smile to your face and your stomach. RIGHT, take in the view, get some work done, or maat up with some old friends on the Cambria Hotel’s outdoor patio.

hunting awaits at Camarillo Premium Outlets less than an hour away by car. There are even a handful of local wineries nearby, as well as new favorite restaurants (see our recent feature on Cork Dork in Oak Park) and lots of non-beach outdoor fun (i.e. hiking, biking and horseback riding trails). Guests looking for fun things to do in the “neighborhood” can also take advantage of such special offers as the “Calabasas Adventure Package,” which includes access to custom selected activities and recreation areas. Through Cambria’s “The Outdoor Initiative” package, it’s easy to pull together wellplanned guided hikes in Palos Verdes and Malibu, surfing lessons, or lessons on Go-Pro photography. The Cambria’s “Wellness Package,” includes a free one-on-one stretching session at Kika Stretch Studios (located right across the street) and/or a discounted salt session at Valley Salt Cave where guests can enjoy Himalayan Salt Caves and experience the healing benefits of dry salt therapy. A special wellnessoriented goodie bag is provided to get visitors into that relaxed California state of mind. Pedego twohour e-bike rentals are also available as is a “Hidden Gems” self-guided audio tour, ensuring guests experience the neighborhood and vicinity like a local.

The hotel is pet-friendly and features electric vehicle plug-in stations.

Overnight room rates at the Cambria Calabasas begin at $170 per night and go up to around $323, depending on the season and day of the week. For more information, or to make reservations, call 747-293-6777 HH

TOP, dine in luxury amongst beautiful colors that perfectly compliment the Calabasas-Malibu scenery. BOTTOM, the Cambria Hotel’s lobby is a chic place to relax and take in a variety of unique, modern artwork.