Calabasas wins first place in America in Bloom competition




PETAL POWER—Calabasas Mayor Fred Gaines, far left, and City Councilmember Lucy Martin, far right, acknowledge homeowners association volunteers, from left, Marie Colabellam, Henry Cespedes and Kathy Berkowitz for their contributions in keeping the city beautiful. Left, one of many colorful city gardens that delight the eye.

PETAL POWER—Calabasas Mayor Fred Gaines, far left, and City Councilmember Lucy Martin, far right, acknowledge homeowners association volunteers, from left, Marie Colabellam, Henry Cespedes and Kathy Berkowitz for their contributions in keeping the city beautiful. Left, one of many colorful city gardens that delight the eye.

Passing through Calabasas one sees a city in bloom, and those efforts were recognized recently by America in Bloom as the city took first-place honors in the organization’s annual contest while receiving a five “bloom” rating, the highest AIB rating.

America in Bloom officials singled out homeowners association volunteers Kathy Berkowitz, Marie Colabella and Henry Cespedes for their contributions throughout the year.

AIB also recognized city of Calabasas landscape district manager Steve Ball for his expertise and Calabasas city manager Tony Coroalles for introducing America in Bloom to Calabasas.

America in Bloom promotes nationwide beautification through education and community involvement by encouraging the use of flowers, plants, trees and other lifestyle enhancements.


 

 

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