Archive By Author - Michele E. Buttelman
Michele E. Buttelman: Don’t forget about Flag Day
Don't forget about Flag Day Did you know that Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which occurred on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress? In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day and in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. VIA B2B CEO reception I've heard many positive reviews of the Valencia ...
Restaurant Profile: The Tea Gardens
It's noon... do you know where the ladies of the SCV are? Most likely lunching at the Tea Gardens, the cozy tea shop tucked into the center off Bouquet Canyon Road between Valencia Boulevard and Magic Mountain Parkway - adjacent to the IHOP.
‘Legal briefs’ adorn Zonta installation
There were "legal briefs" scattered around the banquet room of Le Chene French Cuisine in honor of the installation of Cindy Kittle as incoming 2009-10 president of Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley.
Michele Buttelman: Women in high heels rock
Women in high heels rock I love June gloom - bring it on! The small amount of rain we've had won't make up for the drought conditions, but it is a nice diversion from sun, sun and more sun. Our blast furnace summer will arrive soon enough and linger through October, have no fear. SIGSCV High Heel-a-thon Last Sunday's Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley High Heel-a-thon was an awesome event. Kudos to Jodi ...
Scholarship Foundation earns grant
Education has always been the passion of the Xi Nu Zeta chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority in the Santa Clarita Valley. It shouldn't be a surprise because most of the members are retired school teachers.
Walking the High Heel-a-thon
More than 120 women in high stiletto heels, pumps and high-heeled boots sauntered across the "finish line" May 31 in the inaugural "High Heel-a-thon to Stomp Out Domestic Violence."
Urbane Café is suavé
The Santa Clarita Valley is dotted with restaurants - ethnic, traditional, trendy, established, casual or formal. There's a restaurant for nearly every taste (with the exception of an authentic Jewish deli). It's easy to sink into foodie "ennui" - visiting the same three restaurants over and over. However, foodies with a taste for adventure can find some unexpected surprises by venturing out and about. Take Urbane Café on The Old Road in Valencia. At first ...
Hot Summer Flicks
Summer may not arrive technically until June 21, the longest day of the year, but the summer film season is well underway. Highly anticipated summer films "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," "Star Trek," "Angels and Demons," "Terminator Salvation," "Night at the Museum" and "Up" have already taken the summer box office by storm. Yet, the summer has only just begun. There are many more hot summer flicks to see in the coming months, including "the big one" ...
Santa Clarita Ballet doubles up for June show
There will be something for everyone June 20 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons when the Santa Clarita Ballet Company presents a two-act ballet program.
Sweet music for Wine Classic
It was the second consecutive sellout in two years for the Santa Clarita Valley's premiere wine and food tasting festival, the 22nd Wine Classic, held Saturday in the main gallery at the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia.
Michele E. Buttelman: Kudos to the class of 2009
Happy graduation! It's that time of the year when graduation ceremonies are the order of the day. Kudos to the class of 2009 graduates Rachel Todd of Valencia High, James Kozeluh of Canyon High and Michelle Muldoon of Hart High. May all graduates of the class of 2009 achieve his or her dreams.
UPDATED: Benefit relay runs into the night at Central Park
For 24 hours starting this morning, the cancer warriors of the Santa Clarita Valley will walk in remembrance, in celebration of life and in survivorship during the 10th annual Santa Clarita Valley Relay for Life.
CPK joins the SCV restaurant scene
Residents of the Santa Clarita Valley have long lusted after a Nordstrom and a California Pizza Kitchen to call their own. With the May 25 opening of California Pizza Kitchen #208 in the Bridgeport Marketplace Center in Valencia, only Nordstrom has eluded the SCV's grasp.
Jon Lovitz Opens Comedy Club
There's a new place to get your belly laughs in the Southland. On Thursday night comedian, actor and writer Jon Lovitz opened "The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club," a gala new comedy showcase with some innovative twists, at Universal CityWalk.
California Pizza Kitchen comes to the SCV
The highly anticipated opening of California Pizza Kitchen in the Santa Clarita Valley has arrived. The popular chain, featuring California-style cuisine, opened Monday (May 25) in the Bridgeport Marketplace in a high visibility location on the corner of Newhall Ranch Road and McBean Parkway.
Articles By Author - Michele E. Buttelman
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.
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.
