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Princess court to Walk for Hope
How can you help "de-feet" breast cancer? One step at a time during the Circle of Hope fifth annual Walk for Hope to be held Saturday at Lake Castaic.
STARS Regional Dance event
The Santa Clarita STARS National Dance Team who trains at The Dance Experience dance studio will be competing at the Stars Regional Dance Competition to be held April 17-18 the Valencia High School Gymnasium.
March and April births
All births below were recorded at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in Valencia, unless otherwise noted. Parents can submit jpeg photos and announcement information to Lifestyle@the-signal.com - subject line: BIRTH.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: April 12, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:
Response from Councilman Kellar
Sunday's (April 5) Signal contained an article titled "Afraid of the homeless?" authored by Tim Myers. Tim is a well-respected member of our community who has written his opinion on matters for many years.
Nonprofit wrongly targeted
Add one belated casualty to the list of victims of the devastating October 2007 Buckweed Fire: Carousel Ranch.
Time to tee off for annual Zonta Golf Tournament
Golf reservations and sponsorship opportunities are currently available for the fourth annual Zonta Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, May 18, at Robinson Ranch Golf Course. The tournament can accommodate up to 160 golfers.
Easter-egg hunt a big hit
Easter's traditional egg hunt lasted only a couple of minutes for the hundreds of children who clutched colorful Easter baskets on the grassy field of Central Park in Santa Clarita Saturday morning.
Material will explain ballot measures
Get ready for a full mailbox. California election officials have started mailing out voter pamphlets and sample ballots for the May 19 special election. The secretary of state's office on Thursday began sending pamphlets containing analyses and arguments for and against the six budget-related propositions on the ballot. Meanwhile, county election officials started mailing sample ballots to the state's 17.2 million registered voters. Propositions 1A-F would impose a state spending limit, tighten minimum-funding guarantees for ...
Adoptable homeless dogs of the week
The Brittany Foundation, a nonprofit humane organization dedicated to the rescue of homeless dogs, has the dogs pictured available for adoption. Call (661) 713-5240 or e-mail Brittany_dogs@yahoo.com. Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday. Info: www.brittanyfoundation.com.
Free pit bull spaying and neutering
The AngelDogs Foundation offers free spaying and neutering for American pit bulls and pit mixes today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Villalobos Rescue Center, 36220 Anthony Road, Agua Dulce. The free services are limited to the first 30 owners to reserve a spot. Also included: free microchip and rabies shots, a free training workshop, one-on-one assistance for owners and their dogs, and music and refreshments.
Orange Coast blasts Cougars
The College of the Canyons baseball team gave up eight home runs, four in the ninth inning, in a 20-3 loss to Southern California's top-ranked team, visiting Orange Coast College on Friday.
Red Cross to honor hometown heroes
Do you know a hero in Santa Clarita? The Santa Clarita Valley District of the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles is seeking nominations for its 2009 Hometown Heroes Recognition Breakfast.
Easter Services
Alliance of Christian Churches of Agua Dulce and Acton Today, April 11, at 2 p.m. Easter Sunday: Sunrise service at 5 a.m. Service will be held at the Vasquez Rocks Park in Agua Dulce. This pageant depicts the trial, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It includes live music as well as the re-enactment of the Biblical events of Christ's last hours. This is all presented in dramatic fashion. The morning air and the backdrop ...
Passion Play 2009
Who: Grace Baptist Church What: We are delighted to provide an opportunity for you to become informed about the saving work Jesus Christ did for you on the cross and be inspired to accept His free gift of eternal life; following Him as your Lord. All of our services, music and the drama are based on the factual information given to us in the Bible. Everyone is welcome. Whether you sense a need to learn ...
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Three dogs looking for friendly and loving homes
Looking for a wonderful canine companion? Adopt a dog from AngelDogs Foundation Deaf Dog Ranch in Acton. All of our dogs are fixed, up to date on shots, and trained using hand signals. Deaf dogs are highly intelligent and really bond with their owners. They make fantastic pets. Here are just a few of the dogs available at our ranch:
Celebrate winter white all year
It's cold out there. In much of the country, now's the time when home serves as a cozy refuge from the ice and snow. We light our fireplaces and wish for springtime.
