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Boots, Beats & Bargains — Lasso Your Tickets Before Prices Go Up

Get ready to dance the night away at the Annual Monte Nido Autumn Square Dance on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Fleeman’s Meadow! 🌾 Enjoy live music, a community caller, and an evening of fun under the stars. Tickets are $20 in advance ($30 at the door), and kids 12 and under are free—so grab your boots, pack a picnic, and join your neighbors for one of the most joyful nights of the year! 🎶💃 [Get your tickets early before time is up!]

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Explore Your Wild Backyard: The Malibu Monarch Lecture Series on the Santa Monica Mountains!

 Get ready to dive deep into the wonders of our local environment with the exciting Malibu Monarch Lecture Series: Santa Monica Mountains Your Backyard! The City of Malibu's Community Services Department is thrilled to present this captivating series, designed to bring the vibrant ecology, amazing biodiversity, and the crucial future of our beloved mountains front and center. It's time to truly embrace the idea that for those of us living in this breathtaking region, our environment isn't just a view – it's our very own backyard!

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Celebrate California Biodiversity Week with a Nature Journaling Adventure in the Santa Monica Mountains

California, one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, celebrates California Biodiversity Week each September to honor its unique plants, animals, and ecosystems while raising awareness about conservation. On Saturday, September 7, 2025, visitors are invited to join National Park Service rangers and partners in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area for a free beginner-friendly Nature Journaling Workshop. Participants will learn to slow down, observe, and record their experiences in nature, deepening their connection to the land and helping celebrate California’s incredible biodiversity.

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Monte Nido Valley Community Association Meeting

The Monte Nido Valley Community Association will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The event will be hosted at 25834 Piuma Road, with parking available in the oval driveway and an overflow area in the nearby oak forest. The black metal gates will be open for attendees.

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The Ribbon We Missed: A Love Letter to PCH, Santa Monica to Malibu

The recent Palisades Fire, with its devastating sweep through our canyons, followed by the inevitable mudslides, left the vital artery known as PCH choked and impassable. It was a stark reminder of just how essential this stretch of State Route 1 (SR 1) is to our daily lives, our commutes, and our very sense of community.

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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Amazing Monte Nido Parade and Picnic Volunteers

What a day! The Monte Nido Parade and Picnic was an absolute blast, and it truly wouldn't have been possible without the incredible dedication and hard work of our wonderful volunteers. From setting up the festivities to ensuring every last piece of water balloon was picked up, your efforts made this year's event a resounding success. We are so incredibly grateful for your time, energy, and unwavering community spirit!

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Monte Nido Was "Bee Crazy" This Fourth of July!

What a day it was in Monte Nido for our annual Fourth of July parade and picnic! The air buzzed with excitement (and maybe a few real bees, thanks to our "Bee Crazy" theme!) as the community came together for a truly unforgettable celebration.

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Bee Crazy and Volunteer at the Monte Nido Valley Fourth of July Parade and Picnic!

Get ready to buzz, Monte Nido Valley! Our "Bee Crazy" Fourth of July Parade and Picnic needs volunteers for planning, set-up, and clean-up. We also need awesome raffle item donations like theme park tickets, AirBnB stays, sports/theater tickets, dinner out coupons, or services from your business. To help, email 4thofjuly@montenido.org. Let's make it a sweet celebration!

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Next MNVCA Meeting: Get Ready to Go Bee Crazy This July 4th!

We're thrilled to announce the theme for our annual Monte Nido Valley July 4th Parade and Picnic: Bee Crazy! That's right, we're looking for all things bees, honey, and hives. So get buzzin’ and start brainstorming ideas for costumes and floats galore! And join us at our next MNVCA Meeting:

  • Tuesday, June 10, 2025

  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM

  • 845 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas, CA 91302

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Backbone Bliss: Welcoming Summer on Monte Nido's Premier Hiking Path

It's almost summer, and here in Monte Nido and Calabasas, that means longer days, warmer weather, and even more opportunities to enjoy the incredible natural beauty that surrounds us! As we welcome the season of sunshine and outdoor adventures, there's one local gem that truly shines: the Backbone Trail.

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