Archive By Author - Michele E. Buttelman
Elks to roast Pulskamp
Ken Pulskamp, retired Santa Clarita city manager, has been selected to be "served up" at the 15th annual Santa Clarita Elks Charity Roast on March 23.
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!
Articles By Author - Michele E. Buttelman
Serious about beautiful music
It is one of the Santa Clarita Valley's best kept secrets, said Sherry Klaus, Santa Clarita Master Chorale board chairwoman.
Did you spring forward?
Did you remember to set your clocks forward one hour last night? Yes, it is daylight saving time again. My least favorite time of the year! I would much rather gain an hour of sleep, than lose one!
Volunteers feted
Seventeen Santa Clarita Valley volunteers have been nominated as candidates for 2013 SCV Man and Woman of the Year.
Nominees announced for SCV Man and Woman of the Year
Seventeen Santa Clarita Valley volunteers were introduced to the community on Tuesday, as candidates for 2013 SCV Man and Woman of the Year.
Falls, fights, fire in a day’s work
Kurt Bryant spends his life in front of a camera, but you won't recognize his face.
Celebrity Waiter, best party in town
It's a beautiful weekend in the Santa Clarita Valley! Spring is the best season. I can't wait for the yuccas to begin blooming and for the hills to turn that pretty green. I'm seeing a few wildflowers popping up along the side of the roads, too!
Lasagna fundraiser
The 46th annual Xi Nu Zeta Lasagna Dinner attracted a sold out crowd of 200 guests on Feb. 23 to feast on homemade lasagna for charity.
‘Green Eggs and Ham’ back on the plate at schools nationwide
Horton heard a Who and the Cat in the Hat came back throughout Santa Clarita Valley elementary schools Friday as Read Across America arrived a day early to celebrate the act, the art, and the enjoyment of reading.
Magic Mountain goes Full Throttle
When Six Flags Magic Mountain opens its latest roller coaster, now under construction at the Valencia theme park, it will once again change the Santa Clarita Valley skyline, a Six Flags spokesman said Wednesday during a "hard hat" tour of the coaster site.
A perfect weekend for the Oscars
Who has money on "Argo to win it all at tonight's 85th annual Academy Awards? This is the first year I've not seen a majority of the Oscar contenders. I am hoping to watch a few on pay-per-few and DVD before the Awards begin tomorrow evening.
Sweet Charity begins with cake
It may be a friendly competition for charity, but it's a competition nevertheless.
