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LETMESAIL floats Bon Voyage Ball, after-dinner party NYE
LETMESAIL's Bon Voyage Ball invites residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to a festive "after-dinner" party for New Year's Eve at the Hyatt Valencia.
Community notes
Hanukkah menorah lighting at mall Join the Jewish community of the SCV Monday, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. as the largest menorah in the SCV at the front entrance of the mall on Town Center Drive in Valencia is lit for Hanukkah. Westfield Valencia Mall Town Center Drive, Valencia. Info: Mark Blazer, (661) 255-6410 or www.templebethami.org. Bon Voyage Ball at Hyatt Valencia LETMESAIL will host the second annual New Year's Eve Bon Voyage ...
Anniversary: Deasons celebrate 61 years
Morris and Geri Deason of Saugus celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary with a cruise on the Sapphire Princess to the Mexican Rivera.
Wedding: Sickles - McNicoll
Jennifer Dawn Sickles and Christopher Francis McNicoll were married on Oct. 4 at Saint Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica.
SCV Births
Dec. 18, 2007 Caden Michael Cantu, 7 lbs., 4 oz., 20-inch son of Michael Cantu and Sarah Swearingen of Saugus. Grandparents are Pat and Dan Swearingen of Saugus and Caren and Berny Pimentel of Valencia. Great-grandparents are Harry and Susan Bertram of Saugus, Carol and Don Swearingen of Arizona, Linda Hickman of Arizona and Margaret Diaz. Great-great grandmother is Peggy Smith of Kansas. Oct. 11, 2008 Triplets Shawna Kay Riley, 4 lbs., 12 oz.; Moriah ...
Thoughtful last-minute holiday gifts
Lil Lepore and Shari Frazier, natives of New York, found their way to the Santa Clarita Valley in September 2006 to sell wine. The duo opened Vino 100 in the Highridge shopping center at Newhall Ranch Road and Copper Hill in Valencia.
Pink ribbons promote awareness
In honor of National Breast Cancer Month, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation is hosting a series of fundraising and education events to spread the word about the importance of breast health and early detection of breast cancer.
In the Service
Eric A. Torres Navy Seaman Recruit Eric A. Torres, son of Debra A. La Fear of Cathedral City, Calif. and Ricardo J. Torres of Castaic, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Torres completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. The capstone event of boot ...
Your Community: Dates to watch
Through Oct.26 Lombardi Ranch Pumpkin Festival brings the fall harvest to life each weekend in October at Lombardi Ranch, a local family owned and operated farm. Lombardi Ranch offers fresh produce and pumpkins in numerous shapes and sizes. Band performances, train rides, a petting zoo, wagon rides, a scarecrow contest and more! Hours are Mondays through Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays and holidays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking and entry to the ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Breakfast with the gibbons The Gibbon Conservation Center will host a guided tour of the largest group of gibbons in the Western Hemisphere, from 8:30 a.m. to noon today, including a vegan breakfast, a huge yard sale, gift shop and question and answer session with founder Alan Mootnick. Tickets: $35/adults, $30/seniors, $15/ teens, $10/children. GCC members receive $5 off admission. All proceeds benefit the gibbons. (661) 296-2737, www.gibboncenter.org. SCV Senior Center movie The ...
Silver Rose Debutantes take their first bow
A gurgling fountain and spectacular garden blooms exquisitely accented the aura of anticipation and excitement at the Debutante Presentation Tea on Sept. 27. The Henry Mayo Hospital Guild officially launched the 2008-09 Silver Rose Debutante Program with its "first social event of the year" at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Linn in Newhall.
Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair breaks adoption record
The eighth annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair in Newhall's Hart Park adopted out 111 Los Angeles County shelter animals on Oct. 12, a record for the non-profit organization.
Fashion ... And All That Jazz
Bob Fosse and jazzy Broadway numbers are the theme of "Fashion ... and All That Jazz," Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Guild's 24th annual Fashion Show, Luncheon and Boutique on Oct. 26 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City.
From the creative to the sublime
Life has many curves to maneuver your way through, but the circular route traveled by Newhall's Jim Moseley seems more like Lombard Street than most people's experiences.
Your Community: Upcoming events
Nordic Lodge Lucia Pageant The Nordic Heritage Lodge Swedish Smörgåsbord and Lucia Pageant will be held at 5 p.m. today at 23919 Avenue Entrana, Valencia. Girls ages 5 to 12 are invited to participate in the pageant. Info: Ann, (661) 297-3507 or ann@nordicheritage.com. Sierra Pelona Rock Club potluck The Sierra Pelona Rock Club will host its annual lunch potluck and auction today at the clubhouse of Greenbrier Mobile Estates East, 21301 Soledad Canyon ...
Articles by Section - SCV Life
Looking for love in all the right places
Maverick has spent several months at Advanced Care Animal Care Center in Canyon Country, but the senior cat is far from sick. He's looking for a new home and veterinarian/owner Amanda Gillen felt her office was a good place to start.
Elks presents NICU with Community Service Award
The Kim and Steven Ullman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital was honored recently with a Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Community Service Award.
Merry Graham cooks up more wins
I've just returned from my retreat on Whidbey Island, Wash. It was a lovely week which I spent visiting with friends, drinking salted caramel hot coco at the Local Grown coffee shop and taking in a great community theater production of "The Full Monty." I also had a fantastic seafood dinner of salmon, fresh Dungeness crab and fresh crab cakes. It really doesn't get any better than that!
Nurse gives back to the world
It's the simple things that we take for granted that Maureen Wright, R.N. thinks about in relation to her visits to Africa.
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.
Rare visit to the Mitchell Caverns
It nearly takes my breath away.
Community scrapbook: Morgan Lehman
SELINSGROVE, Pa.- Morgan Lehman, of Canyon Country, was named to Susquehanna University's dean's list for the fall 2012 semester.
Nominee: Carl Kanowsky
Editor's note: The Signal will profile each of the nominees for Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year over the next few weeks.
SCV Scene: Spring has sprung in the SCV
It seems that spring has sprung! I've enjoyed watching the trees and flowers bloom throughout the Santa Clarita Valley in recent weeks. The hills are even green. I know it won't last, but it is lovely for the moment. I am looking forward to the yuccas that bloom in May, my favorite time of year.
Rock, Walk & Wag
Galpin Subaru is the title sponsor of Rock, Walk & Wag, which will be held along Central Park's Perimeter Trail on Saturday, April 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, fun, family festival will educate the public about the importance of spaying/neutering and raise funds to help keep this life-saving surgery widely available at a reduced rate for the public throughout Southern and Central California.
Spring allergies and your pets
Blooming flowers and blossoming plants signal the start of spring across the Santa Clarita Valley. The season has been known to trigger environmental allergies not just in people, but for their pets, as well.
Welcome Easter Bunny to the SCV
I hope all the Easter eggs have been found and the Easter ham or lamb is cooking in the oven. Did you already bite the ears off your chocolate Easter bunny? My favorite has always been the marshmallow eggs.
Carmen Sarro Award presented to Pamela Ripling
Pamela Ripling, who oversees Circle of Hope's three signature fundraisers in her volunteer position of event coordinator, has received the Carmen Sarro Community Service Award from the Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley.
Pamela Ripling named Sarro Award winner
It was a lovely brunch yesterday morning at the Robinson Ranch Clubhouse in Sand Canyon to celebrate the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley Women in Service event.
Day of Service benefits Mending Kids
Soroptimist International Greater Santa Clarita recently hosted a "Day of Service", on behalf of Mending Kids International, was a lot of fun and very rewarding.
