Archive By Author - Gilbert H. Snow
Storyteller to visit Valencia Library
Performer and award-winning storyteller Michael McCarty will visit the Valencia Library at 4 p.m. on Feb. 23. Children from kindergarten through sixth-grade are invited to the free storytelling event. McCarty is known for his engaging style of sharing African-American stories, international folktales and experiences as a world traveler. For details, call (661) 259-8942 or visit santaclaritalibrary.com. The library is located at 23743 Valencia Blvd. in Valencia.
Ken Keller: Winning at anything requires a solid game plan
Today is the Super Bowl, the single most watched television event of the year. This is the wrap-up of a National Football League season, which will put the winners of the American and National conferences in a single game to determine the winner of the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The winning team will be remembered as such, and the losing team will be forgotten shortly thereafter, until it wins a Super Bowl. Who will win? Will ...
Lend a hand for the holidays: Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011
If you have an entry you'd like added to this list, email details, including contact information, to citydesk@the-signal.com in the format below. Please put "holidays" in the subject field. Hart High holiday dinner What: Hart High School Associated Student Body will donate toys to little kids. Need: New, unopened toys. Gift cards also accepted. Where: ...
First Presbyterian Church completes mission
A group of 15 individuals from the First Presbyterian Church of Newhall went to Mexico on their biannual Amor Ministries home-building project in October.
Luncheon to benefit veteran groups
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and nonprofit organization Tempered Steel will host a benefit lunch on Nov. 3 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Proceeds will benefit the chamber's Ian Gelig Memorial Scholarship and Tempered Steel, a nonprofit group that helps wounded warriors and organizes local school programs and events for kids. The luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and tickets are $35 each. For tickets, mail payment to: Devon ...
Gil Mertz: End bigotry on both sides of the gay issue
On June 17, the United Nations Human Rights Council approved a resolution condemning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Though we probably all agree that a United Nations resolution is about as effective as a screen door in a submarine, let's celebrate the spirit of the resolution to end discrimination on both sides of the gay issue.
Celebrate local resouces for Small Business Week
The week of May 16 is National Small Business Week. Every year since 1963, the nation recognizes National Small Business Week to celebrate the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America. In 2011, an estimated 27.2 million small businesses in America are honored, according to the Small Business Administration. The administration has continuously recognized small businesses as major contributors to the strength of the economy. Small businesses have been cited as leading ...
2Day in the SCV: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Santa Clarita Street Fair What: The Santa Clarita Street Fair hosts its monthly marketplace featuring arts, crafts and handmade items. Free admission. Lunch vendors also available. When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: College of the Canyons, parking lot 8, adjacent to football stadium, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia 91355 Contact: www.SantaClaritaStreetFair.com, (661) 810-9905 or Info@SantaClaritaStreetFair.com Santa Clarita Valley Home and Garden Show What: Lots of exhibitors, outdoor garden and patio displays, ...
Vista Canyon annexation approved
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission adopted a resolution this week recommending the annexation of the Vista Canyon project site as part of the largest land annexation in city history.
Michael Green: Tax due on Web, out-of-state purchases
The explosion of electronic commerce has fueled an ongoing debate regarding its tax implications.
Carol Woodliff: In life, you have to be your own cheerleader
Imagine you are standing across the room from a baby who is just beginning to pull themselves up and walk.
Engagement: Agin-Robinson
Barry and Suzanne Agin, of Canyon Country are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Agin to Westley Robinson, of Lancaster, Ky.
In the service
Klarissa A. Garza Air Force Airman 1st Class Klarissa A. Garza graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She ...
Engagement: Efflandt-Lyall
Joe and Kristi Efflandt, of Canyon Country, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Trisha Marie Efflandt to Matthew James Lyall, of Saugus.
‘Ask The Psychiatrist’ event Feb. 1
Local Spanish-speaking residents who have mental health-related questions can attend a free information session with a Spanish-speaking psychiatrist from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Santa Clarita Community Center, also known as the Newhall Community Center.
Articles By Author - Gilbert H. Snow
Three hurt in Alabama fuel barge explosions
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Multiple explosions aboard two fuel barges near Mobile, Ala., led to a major fire Wednesday night that left three people hospitalized with burns and created a situation so unstable that fire and rescue officials decided to let the fire burn into the night.
Tommy Milone gets third straight win
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jed Lowrie drove in four runs, Saugus High graduate Tommy Milone won his third straight start and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 11-2 on Monday night.
Community scrapbook:
Donny Young, son of Don and Jill Young of Canyon Country, was recently named to the Dean's list with a 4.0 GPA.
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