Community Events: May 23, 2012
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Department of Rehab orientation
What: A free Department of Rehabilitation orientation for people with permanent disabilities and are looking for work. Free.
When: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Santa Clarita WorkSource Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia 91355
Contact: 661-799-9675

Free lunch
What: Undergrounds Coffeehouse gives away free lunch to anyone in the community.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Undergrounds Coffeehouse, 23841 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia 91355
Contact: 661-775-2057 or coffeeundergrounds.com

Enterprise Zone lunch seminar
What: Learn how your business can reduce its state income tax, qualify for tax savings and benefit from the Santa Clarita Valley Enterprise Zone at this lunch seminar. RSVP required.
When: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Council Chambers, first floor, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia 91355
Contact: 661-288-4400, scvedc@scvedc.org

COC meeting
What: The College of the Canyons trustees hold a joint meeting with the COC Foundation board.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: University Center Room 258, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia 91355
Contact: www.canyons.edu

Welding open house
What: The College of the Canyons Welding Technology department hosts an interactive Open House event at COC’s state-of-the-art welding lab. Demonstrations and tours will be available.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Towsley Hall, Room 128, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia 91355
Contact: 661-362-3062

Personal safety class
What: A free personal safety/self defense class. Bring warm, comfortable workout clothes, walking shoes and a bottle of water.
When: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: WPEK 103, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia 91355
Contact: Register by calling 661-362-3516, 661-362-3331 or 661-362-3229

Sulphur Springs meeting
What: The Sulphur Springs School District board holds a study session and regular meeting.
When: 6:30 p.m. study session with meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Where: District office, 27000 Weyerhaeuser Way, Canyon Country 91351
Contact: (661) 252-5131

Saugus graduation
What: Saugus High School’s class of 2012 graduation.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: COC Cougar Stadium, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia 91355
Contact: 661-259-0033

Author visit
What: Catherine Bybee, author of “Wife by Wednesday,” speaks about publishing, writing e-books and her novel. Free.
When: 7-8 p.m.
Where: Canyon Country Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country 91351
Contact: 661-251-2720, www.santaclaritalibrary.com

Dance awards
What: The College of the Canyons Spring Dance Awards featuring a showcase of all styles of dance. The audience will decide the winners. Tickets are $5 and $10.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia 91355
Contact: 661-362-5304 or www.canyonspac.com

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Today in History
Today is Wednesday, May 23, the 144th day of 2012. There are 222 days left in the year.

On this date in the SCV: In 1980, a shoplifter who used a baby to help with his criminal activity was arrested after stealing items from at least four Newhall stores. The shoplifter, carrying a baby in an infant carrier, stole merchandise by slipping it under the baby’s blankets.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On May 23, 1937, industrialist and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of the Standard Oil Co. and the Rockefeller Foundation, died in Ormond Beach, Fla., at age 97.
Ten years ago: During visits to Germany and Russia on the same day, President George W. Bush told wary European leaders “we’ve got to use all means at our disposal to deal with Saddam Hussein,” and he denounced anyone who would appease terrorists or ignore threats to Europe.
Five years ago: Jordin Sparks was crowned the new “American Idol” on the Fox reality show
One year ago: President Barack Obama opened a six-day European tour in Ireland, where he paid tribute to his Irish ancestors before heading to Britain. The European Union imposed sanctions on Syrian President Bashar Assad over the continuing crackdown on anti-government protesters.

Birthdays
Bluegrass singer Mac Wiseman is 87. Actor Nigel Davenport is 84. Actress Barbara Barrie is 81. Actress Joan Collins is 79. Actor Charles Kimbrough is 76. Actress Lauren Chapin is 67. Country singer Misty Morgan is 67. Country singer Judy Rodman is 61. Singer Luka Bloom is 57. Actor-comedian Drew Carey is 54. Country singer Shelly West is 54. Actor Linden Ashby is 52. Actress-model Karen Duffy is 51. Actress Melissa McBride is 47. Rock musician Phil Selway (Radiohead) is 45. Actress Laurel Holloman is 44. Rock musician Matt Flynn (Maroon 5) is 42. Singer Lorenzo is 40. Country singer Brian McComas is 40. Singer Maxwell is 39. Singer Jewel is 38. Actor Lane Garrison is 32.