Monday is the Lunar New Year, otherwise known as Chinese New Year. It’s the year of the Black Water Dragon, 4709. Happy new year! Again.
 
Chamber of Commerce
On Friday, the business community gathered in its formal finery to install Chris Angelo, president and CEO of Stay Green Inc., as the incoming chairman of the board of the SCV Chamber of Commerce.

The event celebrated Dana Cop’s year as outgoing chairwoman with a 007 Monte Carlo theme.
Kudos to Chris and the incoming board of Greg Amsler, Fred Arnold, James Backer, Bill Barritt, Julie Benson, Hunt Braly, Scott Capistrano, Raj Chandani, Steve Chegwin, Jason Crawford, Carlos Dominguez, Anna Frutos-Sanchez, Casey Kirman, Jan Gardner, Jeffrey Hacker, Moe Hafizi, Elizabeth Hopp, Dan Masnada, Dan McBreaty, Sue Nevius, Bonnie Rabjohn, Susan Reynolds, John Schleif, John Shaffery, Morris Thomas, Dena Maloney and Kim Kurowski.

Seen at the installation
Among those seen at the SCV Chamber event: Ed Masterson, Jeff Hacker, Hunt Braly, Paul de la Cerda, Lois Bauccio, Dan and Carol Masnada, Diana Vose, Steve and Rose Chegwin, Marlee Lauffer and Laine Hedwell, Bob and Margo Hudson, Morris Thomas, Cliff Chandler, Jason Schaff, Gloria and Bruce Fortine, Susan Reynolds, Steve and Elizabeth Hopp, Frank D. Di Tomaso, Julia and James Hicken, Mark Winger, Bonnie and Mike Rabjohn, Jim Backer, Dianne and Wayne Crawford, Joel Cox, Kathy and Bob Kellar, Scott and Vanessa Wilk, RJ and Patty Kelly, Martin and Linda Rodriguez and Rhona Jukes.

Lenten Fish Fry
It’s only a month away. One of my favorite events of the year is the always exceptional Lenten Fish Fry at St. Clare Catholic Church in Canyon Country.

The fish fries begin on the Friday following Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday this year is Feb. 22, and the first fish fry will be Feb. 24.

The fish fries will continue for five additional Fridays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Hall at St. Clare Catholic Church, 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. Yum!

You’re invited
Ladies, are you a business owner or executive interested in learning more about Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley? You’re invited to attend the Serendipity Social 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Tournament Players Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Stevenson Ranch.

There will be hors d’ouevres and a no-host bar. (Ladies, bring your spouses).

Learn about the good work Soroptimists do in the community. RSVP Pam Oneby pamoneby@gmail.com or (661) 803-2107. Info: www.sigscv.org.

Michele E. Buttelman is the features and entertainment editor of The Signal. She can be reached by email at mbuttelman@the-signal.com. Follow SCV Scene on Facebook and on Twitter @SCVScene.