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Hart cheerleaders collect cell phones for soldiers
The cheerleaders of William S. Hart High School recently proved again why they are winners on and off the field. The cheer squad, which is made up of varsity, junior varsity and freshmen cheer leaders, recently completed a four month Cell Phones for Soldiers drive.
Sometimes being 'Lost' is good
Portraying the young version of an evil genius is all in a day's work for 13-year-old Sterling Beaumon. The Canyon Country resident has been acting, singing, dancing, and skating his way into stardom since scoring a Hollywood agent at 3 with a rousing rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner."
In the service: Matthew Kobel
Navy Reserve Seaman Matthew B. Kobel, son of Lela F. and Micheal J. Kobel of Valencia, recently completed U.S.
Blood drive commemorates St. Francis Dam disaster
On March 12, it will be 81 years since the collapse of the St. Francis Dam allowed hundreds of thousands of gallons of water to wash down San Francisquito Canyon in the Santa Clarita Valley killing hundreds of people and scores of livestock as well as destroying homes and property in a path that ran along the Santa Clara riverbed to the Pacific Ocean in Ventura.
In the service: Juan M. Castro-Valenzuela
Air Force Airman Juan M. Castro-Valenzuela has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Your Community: Upcoming Events
'Beauty and the Beast' at Legacy Legacy Christian Academy will perform "Beauty and the Beast" today at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7. 27680 Dickason Drive, Valencia. Info: (661) 257-7377. The Genesis Project at Tesoro Adobe The County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation, presents "The Genesis Project" at Tesoro Adobe Historic Park in Valencia from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays through March 6. The show features display panels produced by ...
In the service: Edward J. Lee
Air Force Airman Edward J. Lee has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
In the service: James Park
James Park, son of Eileen Park, of Valencia, was recently promoted to Corporal, United States Marine Corps. He is stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Park and his platoon were deployed to Iraq in early February. He is a Bowman graduate.
Your Community: Dates to watch
March 1 "Midwinter Madrigal Feast," a fundraising event to benefit the non-profit Santa Clarita Master Chorale, will be held 5 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Valencia Hyatt, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia. Enjoy an evening of merriment and revelry which includes dinner, a comical play, special music by members of the Santa Clarita Master Chorale and opportunity drawings. Attire is black tie optional. Admission is $100. Info: (661) 254-8886, www.scmasterchorale.org, or ...
Dokken to Lynch Mob to art
It was a fellow guitarist named George that started George Lynch down the path of rock 'n' roll stardom.
Down the road to eternity: James Dean’s last ride
"Along came a Spyder and picked up a rider, and took him down the road to eternity"
Ain't nothing but hound dogs
They ain't nothing but hound dogs - all 96 of them. And that's exactly what Dawn Smith of Basset Rescue Network loves about the pack of rescued dogs that live at her five-acre ranch. "The way their long ears hold drool, the way they're able to slime your knees, there's just nothing better," Smith said with a smile.
Your Community: Dates to watch
Saturday The annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner date will be held Saturday. The dinner will benefit the Respite Adult Day Care program offered by the SCV Senior Center. Info: (661) 288-0186, (661) 259-0033, ext. 227. Certified sommelier instructor, DiMaggio Washington, will host wine tasting classes at TPC Valencia. Lunch is provided, class runs 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $84 / per class. Feb.21, France, Part 2. March 7, Wines of Italy, Part 1. March 21, Italy, ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Health and Wellness lectures Free and open to the public, the lectures take place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street, Activity Rooms 1 and 2. Info: (661) 255-1588, dsevanian@scvsc.org. Wednesday - Parkinson's Support Group Facilitator Joan Osborne discusses "Parkinson's Disease." Feb. 25 - Providence Holy Cross Medical Center presents Family Medicine and Primary Care Physician Dr. Naeemah Ghafur in an open forum "Ask the Doctor" ...
Have an 'InterGALActic Affair' to benefit seniors
The stars will be coming out - literally and figuratively - on Saturday, as the SCV Senior Center Foundation hosts the 2009 Celebrity Waiter Dinner to benefit the Adult Day Care Respite Program at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center.
Articles by Section - SCV Life
Crafting heirlooms in the SCV
It is the secret that all quilters share said Glenna Beaver of Valencia, a quilter for 30 years: "She who dies with the largest stash wins."
Help the Painted Turtle Camp
Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful dads in the Santa Clarita Valley. I am always impressed at the number of fabulous fathers that live in the SCV!
SCV Scene: Boys & Girls Club Auction is party of the year
Mother's Day is behind us but Father's Day is only a week away! Don't forget dad! It's time to do something special for your dad this year, ditch the tie and think of something fun. Buy him a jersey from his favorite sports team, a "steak and potatoes" dinner or give him a break from "honey do" chores. Be creative!
Boys & Girls Club of SCV 'Rocks On!"
If you looked carefully at the crowd at the 42nd annual Boys & Girls Club Benefit Auction you could spot Janis Joplin, Sonny and Cher, Jimi Hendrix (possibly twins?), Paul Stanley of Kiss (wait, was that Paula Stanley instead?), Bob Marley, Bret Michaels and Billy from ZZ Top.
Miss SCV Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday at the PAC
The 34th annual Miss Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. The Queen's Social will be held at 5 p.m. with the pageant starting at 6 p.m.
Santa Clarita Valley Scene: Hot enough for you?
I am hoping that all the "heat freaks" living in the Santa Clarita Valley have gotten their fill from our recent heat wave to hold them for a while. I am simply not ready for it to be truly "summer in the SCV' just yet! Where's my June gloom?
Find your new ‘best friend’
Did you know there are more than nine reasons you might be healthier when sharing your life with cats and dogs, or that for $9 you can become part of a nationwide life-saving movement?
What will you buy at the auction?
The weather looks to be more reasonable this week, but with a slight warming trend that might make Saturday's Boys & Girls Club Benefit Auction a tad on the warmish side. Here's hoping the evenings stay cool!
Auction preview party rocks on!
The Sand Canyon estate home of Richard and Marian Sandnes welcomed sponsors and VIP guests on Wednesday to the annual Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Auction Preview party.
An ounce of prevention saves lives
SueAnn O'Connor of Valencia has had a lot of dogs in her life, but never one quite like Lulu.
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.
