Archive By Author - Michele E. Buttelman
Celebrating Empowering HeArts
The third annual Empowering HeArts event, a fundraiser hosted by Single Mothers Outreach of Santa Clarita to celebrate women, art and community was held recently at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons.
Canyon Country man joins utility’s storm relief effort
Canyon Country resident Rick Romero has been trained by the American Red Cross to aid residents in an emergency. But nothing, he says, prepared him for dealing with survivors of Superstorm Sandy.
101 adoptable pets at ‘Rescues’
The fourth annual Rescues On The Runway will be held Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
Festival kicks off holiday season
It feels like fall, finally in the Santa Clarita Valley! I love the crisp evening and morning temperatures. It almost makes a person feel festive, as the holiday season approaches.
Behind the scenes, before the magic
It is mid-morning on Thursday, less than 24 hours remain before the 10th annual Festival of Trees opens to the public at Westfield Valencia Town Center.
Your Community: Dates to watch and upcoming events
Nov. 9-21 Festival of Trees at Westfield Valencia Town Center, (between The Patios and Sears). General admission: $6 age 15 and older; $3 age 4 to 14; $4 age 65+; free age 3 and under. Purchase general admission tickets at the door. No online sales. For hours and more information visit www.scvbgc.org. Sunday, Nov. 11 Heads Up Horse Therapy Veteran's Day Tea to benefit a new program dedicated to improving the quality of life ...
Festival starts holiday season
The 10th annual Festival of Trees to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley opened its doors Friday for a 13-day run at a space on the Shops at The Patios at Westfield Valencia Town Center.
Wild West Roses score prizes
Hundreds of attendees crowded into Hart Hall in Newhall on Saturday to view the more than 400 entries and nearly 800 blooms competing for prizes at the 19th annual Wild West Roses Rose Show hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society.
SCV Flugtag team has ‘wings’
Three members of the California Association for Paranormal Studies have been selected to build and launch their human-powered flying machine off a 30-foot high ramp on Nov. 10 at the Red Bull Flugtag event in San Francisco.
Success for Art Classic XXIII
The XXIII Santa Clarita Artists' Association offered guests food, music, fine art and a chance to bid on silent auction items to raise funds for a student scholarship.
Wild West Roses at Hart Hall
It's time to walk outside and check your garden. Keep your fingers crossed that the wind hasn't damaged your favorite rose bush. More importantly check for wind damage to any of the fragile buds that might be on the way to blossoming into perfect, fragrant specimens of rose growing delight.
Wine Affair: Sip, Stroll, Savor
The weather should be perfect on Sunday to "Sip, Stroll and Savor the Sounds" at the Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley's fifth annual The Wine Affair.
Afternoon tea with Circle of Hope
Beautifully decorated tables set with fine china, hot tea, savories and desserts greeted the 180 guests who attended the ninth annual Circle of Hope Afternoon Tea.
Brothers with monkey business
If John and Jameson Scalia have their way, Saugus, a quiet bedroom community in the Santa Clarita Valley, may soon become famous as the home of the Brother Monkeys.
Art on display at Art Classic XXIII
Now that's what I'm talking about! The rain was a beautiful thing to behold this past Thursday and Friday. Hard to believe that the weather report is calling for 90 degree temperatures today and tomorrow. Bring back winter!
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.
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.
