Archive By Author - Jim Walker
Everything's coming up roses
Autumn begins in 16 days. And never mind that temperatures are still reaching into the 100s most afternoons here in Santa Clarita, it's time for you to start your fall flower care. With just a little effort you can have colorful blooms popping out from now until next summer. Two of the flower-care concerns for September are bulbs and roses. We'll get some advice on these from local experts.
Carousel Ranch (Heart of the West) fundraiser
Saturday night, Aug. 23, the 12th annual Heart of the West fundraiser was held to benefit Carousel Ranch.
Planning a pigskin party?
So you've had a great summer, full of trips and water sports and backyard parties. The kids are back in school now, but you're not quite ready to let it all go. You find yourself lovingly brushing the grill of your barbecue and wishing the good times would roll just a little longer.
Sierra Hillbillies: Dancing on the square
On the second Friday of every month, the Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club holds a dance from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, at 22900 Market St. in Newhall.
A little 'Clone' music
Composer Kevin Kiner and a handful of assistants have worked a year and a half on the musical score to "The Clone Wars," George Lucas's latest release in the Star Wars saga. Kiner and his son Sean attended the premiere last Sunday.
A ticket to togetherness, part II
Dale Bolms, our dining car steward for the day, introduced us to Rosalba Alba, our onboard service manager/waitress. Alba said she has been with the F&W for five years and works in the office during the week. She was a helpful delight, carefully watching over our every need - and the playful banter between Bolms and Alba enlivened the day and made everyone feel like family.
Your very own drive-in
Oh, boy, this is just what you need - another reason for folks to come over and judge your landscaping.
Sanctuary in the suburbs
So, where do you go for a little peace in this rush-around world, for a little down time with your family? Do you haul a trailer full of motorcycles to the desert, or a boat to the river? Do you fly the family to the islands? Maybe you do. But with gas and air travel at a premium these days, maybe you do - a little less often. Besides, as great as these trips might ...
‘Grease’ is the word
The hit Broadway musical "Grease" is the Santa Clarita Regional Theatre's latest offering at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.
Historical society looks at one family’s heritage
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will present the History of Native Americans of the SCV this Saturday, July 26, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. in Mentry Hall, Room 318, at the College of the Canyons Valencia campus at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road.
Get rid of your hazardous waste
If you could get by the clutter, a walk past the shelves in your garage could be a trip down memory lane.
Brent’s magic carpet ride
You wouldn't necessarily make the connection, but rising oil prices have increased the cost of carpet.
Making senior transit a success
He's only in the office at the SCV Senior Center a few hours a day, a few days a week, but Keith Curry, 44, is always on the job. As a board member of the City of Santa Clarita Transit Accessibility Advisory Committee, he is always on the lookout for ways to improve transportation for senior citizens and the disabled in the Santa Clarita Valley.
A few tips for a greener home
Whether you were one of the first to jump on the green-wagon, or were dragged there, kicking and screaming, by government regulations, the simple facts are that conservation of natural resources and reduction of pollution have become homeowner responsibilities. And while we all realize that hosing-off the neighborhood or burning our trash in the back yard are environmental faux pas, we still may be polluting, and wasting resources, in other ways. Surprisingly, it may be ...
Caregiver’s Resource Day offers hope and humor
'What needs to change is not what is out there…but how we look at things," said Judith Harris.
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