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Michele E. Buttelman: Rescues on the Runway Nov. 17
Did you remember to "fall" back before you went to bed last night and set your clock back an hour? If you forgot you might find yourself showing up an hour early to today's events, which include the Santa Clarita Marathon and Sunset in the Vineyard.
The dangers of saltwater to pets
We have lived in Santa Clarita since 1967 and have always had dogs. They have always been a big part of the family, going with us and participating in most everything we did. I guess this would make us dog lovers.
Featured Pets: Deaf dogs from Acton ranch seek forever homes
Looking for a wonderful canine companion? Adopt a dog from AngelDogs Foundation Deaf Dog Ranch in Acton. All of the 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:
Michele E. Buttelman: Happy Halloween to SCV ghouls and goblins
Does anyone else thing it will seem odd that we're still on daylight saving time when Halloween rolls around on Wednesday? A benefit of the later change back to standard time this year is that it will be easier to spot the trick or treaters on the streets during the early evening. It's a school night, too, so I imagine the kids won't be out too late.
VIP Reception honors sponsors
A fireside soiree at the Hyatt Regency Valencia was held to celebrate the Title, Vintner and Barrel sponsors of the fifth annual Wine Affair.
An afternoon for a Wine Affair
The fifth annual Wine Affair, hosted by Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley, attracted more than 400 attendees to the The Patios at Westfield Valencia Town Center and Town Center Drive on Oct. 21.
Your Community: Dates to Watch and Upcoming Events
Dates to Watch Third Thursdays The city of Santa Clarita hosts a themed party 7-11 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, on Main Street in Newhall. Free. Enjoy live music and entertainment, art displays, food trucks and more. Info: 661-250-3787 or www.sensesonmain.com. Wednesday, Oct. 31 "Trail of Treats," hosted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Jack Bones Equestrian Center, 26983 Tapia Canyon Road, Castaic. Enjoy a ...
Zonta has Heartz
Breast-cancer patients in the Santa Clarita Valley will have a new way to cope with post-surgery discomfort, now that Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley has delivered the first of its Huggy Heartz therapeutic pillows for distribution to local women.
Josh Ortiz earns Eagle
There was no doubt in Josh Ortiz's mind when he began the scouting program at age 8, that he would some day earn the prestigious Eagle Scout Award. Now, eight years later, his hard work and perseverance paid off as he earned Boy Scout's highest honor, the Eagle Scout Award.
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012
Today in the SCV College of the Canyons Board of Trustees meeting What: Joint meeting with the Associated Student Government When: 2:30 p.m. Where: 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita in board meeting room, Hasley Hall 137 Contact: 661-259-7800 Depression and suicide seminar What: Ritch Green of the Child & Family Center presents "Friend as a First Responder," as part of College of the Canyons' Body-Mind-Wellness series of seminars. When: 4-6 p.m. Where: COC, ...
Today in the SCV: Monday Oct. 22, 2012
Today in the SCV DivorceCare What: Divorce workshop for children and adults. Cost is $20. When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Valencia Hills Community Church, 25060 W. Ave. Stanford, Suite 160, Valencia 91354 Contact: 661-775-1885 Signal tip line Got a news tip? Call The Signal's tip line: 661-255-1234. Want your event listed? Email calendar@the-signal.com with your event's details. Include the time, date, location and contact information with your submission. To have your item viewed immediately online, ...
Michele E. Buttelman: Blessed Kateri becomes Saint Kateri
The busy social season is in full swing in the Santa Clarita Valley! However, things should start to slow down a little around Thanksgiving, which is only about a month away. I've already seen Christmas items in some stores! Where has the year flown?
Your Community Calendar: Oct. 21, 2012
Dates to Watch Third Thursdays The city of Santa Clarita hosts a themed party 7-11 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, on Main Street in Newhall. Free. Enjoy live music and entertainment, art displays, food trucks and more. Info: 661-250-3787 or www.sensesonmain.com. Sunday, Oct. 21 "Sip, Stroll and Savor the Sounds" at the Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley's fifth annual The Wine Affair. The event will be held 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. ...
Just call him Dr. Monarch
When did Dr. Paul Levine get the idea he could catch butterflies as well as the next guy? Maybe it was the time his older cousin Joel wouldn't let him go along on a collecting expedition because "I'd only scare the butterflies," said Levine. The older boys had failed to catch one butterfly prize, the Monarch. "Not knowing how hard it was to catch a Monarch butterfly, I saw one on a Zinnia in the ...
Community scrapbook: Kevin Bellows
Kevin Robert Bellows graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering at the University of Southern California's 129th commencement ceremony, held on May 11.
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Finding the artist within
Packed with wall-to-wall photos and paintings, Tom Rogers says his house "is a museum."
Master Chorale serves up a ‘feast’
The Chorale wishes you "Bon Apetit!" at this concert featuring a menu of songs about food. Let's begin the feast with "The Seasonings" by P.D.Q. Bach, the forgotten child of the maestro discovered by Professor Peter Schickele: "By the Leeks of Babylon, E-i, e-i-o!"
Gentlemen for a Cause
ack by very popular demand, Soroptomist International of Santa Clarita Valley will host the Second annual "Gentlemen for A Cause" fundraiser on June 8 at the Westridge Clubhouse in Valencia.
Christmas in July
Having just returned from a little visit out of town I have to say that I actually enjoyed my time in the air on Virgin America airlines.
SCV Scene: Happy Mother’s Day to SCV moms
Happy Mother's Day to all the hard-working mothers in the Santa Clarita Valley. I hope you have received breakfast in bed, or a nice Mother's Day Brunch at the very least! One of the truest statements I've ever heard is "No one ever loves you as much as your mother." It's something to remember, always.
The Men of Harmony want you
The Santa Clarita Men of Harmony Chorus will be searching for a few good men to join its ranks when it hosts auditions at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Valencia Library in the Civic Center.
Miss SCV Pageant contestants sought
The Miss Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Pageant will celebrate its 34th year with a pageant to be held at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 15.
Kudos to Hopp and Sturgeon
It should be a cooler day today to enjoy the annual Taste of the Town at Mann Biomedical Park in Valencia.
2013 SCV Man and Woman of the Year
Bill Lively did the honors again as he "sang in" the winners at the annual SCV Woman and Man of the Year banquet held Friday evening at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
Hopp and Sturgeon are SCV's Woman and Man of Year
Bill Lively did the honors again as he "sang in" the winners at the annual SCV Woman and Man of the Year banquet held Friday evening at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
The SCV's best home cook
The best home cook in the Santa Clarita Valley found her passion for recipe contests in 2009 after winning a trip to the Aspen Food and Wine Festival.
Merry Graham is the SCV's best home cook
The best home cook in the Santa Clarita Valley found her passion for recipe contests in 2009 after winning a trip to the Aspen Food and Wine Festival.
Nature on view at Placerita
By James Harris
Eat, drink and be merry for charity
The 25th annual Taste of the Town to benefit the Child & Family Center of Santa Clarita will offer a record number of food and beverage vendors and a new way to contribute to charity.
