Archive By Author - Michele E. Buttelman
Clothes for a cause
Santa Clarita Valley fashion icon Margo Hudson has a new mission in life: clothes for a cause.
A masquerade fit for a queen
Who's behind that mask? That was the theme Feb. 8 when the Canyon Theatre Guild hosted the Queen of Hearts Masquerade Ball, a new take on its annual "Night of a Thousand Stars" fundraiser.
Sweetheart Gala benefits hospital
Love was in the air Feb. 9 in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Valencia as nearly 200 guests gathered to raise funds for cardiac care services at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in Valencia.
Fish fry catches big crowd
Dozens of eager fans of St. Clare's Catholic Church annual Lenten Fish Fry lined up well before the doors of the parish hall opened at 4:30 p.m. Friday.
It’s time to be my SCV valentine
Happy Valentine's Day to the Santa Clarita Valley! I hope everyone gets roses, candy and beautiful cards to celebrate!
A serving of the American Dream
Ignacio Munoz, 35, earned his chef's coat the old-fashioned way, by dedicated hard work and a life learning his craft.
Boys & Girls Club to ‘Rock On’
The 42nd annual benefit auction for the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club will enjoy a "classic rock" theme, said co-chairs Chris and Jayne Fall.
John Dow: A champion for art
John Dow, of Newhall, is chairman of the Santa Clarita Arts Commission. He is a founding appointee, named by Mayor Bob Kellar to the commission in 2009.
The SCV family mourns its losses
It's been a difficult week in the Santa Clarita Valley. Among our losses: Heather Warrick: I've met Heather and her mother, Nancy Coulter on many occasions. They were two of the more positive, inspirational people I've ever met. Heather courageously, and publicly, fought her battle against cancer for nearly two decades. Whenever I would feel sorry for myself, or bemoan some small ache or pain I would think of Heather and everything she endured for ...
Heather Warrick, longtime advocate for cancer causes, dies at 43
Heather Warrick, who's been called the "face of cancer survivorship" in the Santa Clarita Valley, died Friday after a nearly two-decade-long fight with metastatic breast cancer. She was 43.
SCV artist to show at Autry Museum in L.A.
At age 17, Brittany Weistling is the youngest person ever to exhibit at Masters of the American West Art Show and Sale, which starts Saturday at the Autry National Center.
Bridge club donates to seniors
The home delivered meals program, run by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center and the Committee on Aging recently received a $5,000 grant from the American Contract Bridge League Charity Foundation.
Trautman is the ‘puppet master’
Actor Allan Trautman, of Saugus, has a cult following. He may not be mobbed on the street, or at his favorite restaurant, but Trautman has performed in numerous big-budget and hit films including "Babe," "Men in Black" (and "Men in Black II"), "Return of the Living Dead (Parts 1 and 2) and "Cats & Dogs." He has appeared on television in such shows as "Joan of Arcadia," "Unhappily Ever After," "Married ... With Children," "Dinosaurs," ...
Sierra Pelona Wine Fest now April 20
I was sad to see the first Sierra Pelona Wine Festival postponed this past weekend. It was the right call due to all the rain we had in the days leading up to Saturday. I just wish they had picked another day, instead of April 20 with conflicts with the Cowboy Festival! I hate having to chose between two things I love, especially when it is Cowboy Festival versus wine!
‘I have family who don’t know half of this’
Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin received a special gift of family history on Thursday from a delegation representing the Santa Clarita Valley Family History and Technology Fair.
Articles By Author - Michele E. Buttelman
Santa Clarita Valley White Ribbon Week kicks off
White Ribbon Week in the Santa Clarita Valley kicked off Monday at West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch.
Christmas in July
Having just returned from a little visit out of town I have to say that I actually enjoyed my time in the air on Virgin America airlines.
WE Build event exceeds goals
The Women Empowerment Build for Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys attracted a sold-out crowd Saturday.
Celebrating ‘Mothers and Others’
The Xi Nu Zeta sorority celebrated Mother's Day with its annual "Mothers and Others" luncheon held the day before Mother's Day at Robinson Ranch Country Club.
SCV Scene: Happy Mother’s Day to SCV moms
Happy Mother's Day to all the hard-working mothers in the Santa Clarita Valley. I hope you have received breakfast in bed, or a nice Mother's Day Brunch at the very least! One of the truest statements I've ever heard is "No one ever loves you as much as your mother." It's something to remember, always.
The Men of Harmony want you
The Santa Clarita Men of Harmony Chorus will be searching for a few good men to join its ranks when it hosts auditions at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Valencia Library in the Civic Center.
Miss SCV Pageant contestants sought
The Miss Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Pageant will celebrate its 34th year with a pageant to be held at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 15.
Taste of the Town sizzles at 25th anniversary
The 25th annual Taste of the Town to benefit the Santa Clarita Child & Family Center grossed more than $220,000, said Lois Bauccio, president and executive director of the Child & Family Center Foundation.
Kudos to Hopp and Sturgeon
It should be a cooler day today to enjoy the annual Taste of the Town at Mann Biomedical Park in Valencia.
2013 SCV Man and Woman of the Year
Bill Lively did the honors again as he "sang in" the winners at the annual SCV Woman and Man of the Year banquet held Friday evening at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
Hopp and Sturgeon are SCV's Woman and Man of Year
Bill Lively did the honors again as he "sang in" the winners at the annual SCV Woman and Man of the Year banquet held Friday evening at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
The SCV's best home cook
The best home cook in the Santa Clarita Valley found her passion for recipe contests in 2009 after winning a trip to the Aspen Food and Wine Festival.
Merry Graham is the SCV's best home cook
The best home cook in the Santa Clarita Valley found her passion for recipe contests in 2009 after winning a trip to the Aspen Food and Wine Festival.
SCV celebrates Dodger Day
More than 1,000 Santa Clarita Valley residents traveled to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 27, to celebrate SCV Dodger Day and watch the Los Angeles Dodgers lose, 6-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Eat, drink and be merry for charity
The 25th annual Taste of the Town to benefit the Child & Family Center of Santa Clarita will offer a record number of food and beverage vendors and a new way to contribute to charity.
