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Magic of the Lights Gala kicks off holiday season
Didn't it look a lot like Christmas at the Magic of the Lights Gala held at the Hyatt Valencia? The festively attire crowd of more than 300 raised nearly $60,000 during the live auction to benefit the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club during the sixth annual Festival of the Trees gala. The gala was held after the public display closed for the evening.
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Alternative Christmas market The First Presbyterian Church will host an alternative Christmas Gift Market on the church patio from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today and Dec. 7, 24317 N. Newhall Ave. (661) 259-0555. LETMESAIL Nov. Calendar LETMESAIL (Lifestyle Enrichment Through Meaningful Exercise, Social Activity and Independent Living) for teenagers and adults with disabilities will host the following November events for registered clients: Today - 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. SNAP Flag Football Pick-Up Game, College of ...
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Yes, the holiday season is now upon us. The social whirl has slowed and I know everyone is searching for that perfect turkey to serve up to family and friends on Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving! Festival of Trees
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Submissions sought for mag The College of the Canyons literary magazine is seeking contributions of poetry, visual art, photography, fiction and creative non-ficton from COC students for its fall publication "cul-de-sac." Submission deadline is Oct. 10. To submit e-mail culdesacmag@canyons.edu or visit www.culdesacmag.org. REP presents 'Of Mice and Men' The Repertory East Playhouse continues its Main Stage Series with John Steinbeck's classic, "Of Mice and Men." The production will run through Oct. 18. ...
Funding SCV Smiles
Celebrating a special 15th birthday, the Foundation for Children's Dental Health threw itself a Quinceanera party in the backyard of Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar.
Your Community: Dates to Watch
Today Celebrate "The Miracle of LARC" today. Luncheon starts at 1 p.m. A concert with Raymond Michael as "Elvis." starts at 2 p.m. L.A.R.C. Ranch, 29890 N. Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus. Proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Retarded Citizens Foundation. $125 per person, $50 for children. For more information, call (661) 296-8636. Friday The Boy Scouts of America will present the Third Annual Santa Clarita Valley Leaders of Character Recognition dinner on Friday at the Hyatt ...
Tea, entertainment and hope
It was a weekend where iced tea might have been more appropriate than steaming Earl Grey, but two days of sold out crowds didn't seem to mind the warm weather at the fifth annual Circle of Hope Theatrical Tea.
Calendar
Book signing at Zonta event Doni Jones, of Santa Clarita, will sign her new book " Divorce L.A.P.D. Style" at a special event hosted by the Zonta Club of the SCV, 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, at the home of Judy Penman, 24410 Zermatt Lane, Valencia. The book recounts Jones' marriage to an LAPD officer and how she ended up terrorized by her husband and his badge. Info: (661) 254-5931. Day for Kids ...
The prescription for ‘Fever’
So a doctor walks into a bakery ... That might sound like the beginning of stale joke, but in this case the doctor is Tish Oney, DMA and the bakery is Los Angeles' famed Jazz Bakery. On Sunday night Oney and her band will take to the stage for two sets of music to celebrate the release of her CD "Dear Peg," a 14-song tribute to the songwriting of Peggy Lee. The album features faithful ...
SCV men & women of character to be recognized
The Boy Scouts of America and event title sponsor Total Financial Solutions will honor well known Santa Clarita Valley residents Bob Kellar, Harold and Jacquie Petersen and Larry and Peggy Rasmussen at the Third Annual Santa Clarita Valley Leaders of Character Recognition dinner.
Your Community: Dates to watch & upcoming events
Dates to Watch Thursday An "Evening of Entertainment" will be held at the Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 Main St., Newhall to benefit an afterschool drama program for the SCV Boys & Girls Club provided by Showdown Performing Arts. Light hors d'oeuvres, wine, music, show tunes and headliner comedienne Julie Brown ("Earth Girls are Easy"). All professional performers. 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Tickets $25 each. Info: (661) 478-9739 or e-mail showdownfundraiser@yahoo.com. Friday The Southland Regional ...
Harte tribute a gentle roast
The recent wildfires in Santa Barbara and Sylmar remind us how vulnerable we are at this time of year.
Community Scrapbook
The women of the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Health Foundation Guild at the recent Silver Rose Debutante Tea.
Births
July 17, 2008 Seth James St. George was born to Shawn and Kacie St.George. 7 lbs., 9oz., 20 inches long. Grandparents are Jamie and Pat Einbund of Newhall, Larry and Sue St. George of Saugus and Leslie and Danny Schlender of Saugus. October 23, 2008 Kayla Renee Donovan, 8 lbs., 3 oz., daughter of Brian and Deborah Donovan of Valencia. October 27, 2008 Elise Leora Haupt, 6 lbs., 9 oz., daughter of Sean and Marsha ...
Dates to watch
Today Assistance League of Santa Clarita will host Sunset in the Vineyard, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. at a picturesque private home and Compa vineyard in Newhall. The fundraiser will benefit the philanthropic programs of Assistance League. Tickets: $50 per person in advance. $60 at the door. Wine tasting, vineyard tour, silent auction, presentation from wine makers. (661) 254-3288, alsc@e-mail.com. Judy Larson will make her eighth annual appearance at B&R Art Gallery, 17726 Sierra Highway, ...
Articles by Section - SCV Life
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.
Fashion forward in the SCV
It was a St. Patrick's Day full of "Mischief and Malarkey" at the annual Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley fashion show.
Every Day is a Victory
Buster's not moving." Those three words, uttered by my boyfriend on Oct. 27, 2012, changed my life in more in ways than I could ever imagine.
Dealing with depression
In a popular movie about high school, a girl escorts a new student through the cafeteria and says, "There are the girls who don't eat anything, and there are the girls who eat their feelings."
Nominee: Bob Benjamin
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.
Serious about beautiful music
It is one of the Santa Clarita Valley's best kept secrets, said Sherry Klaus, Santa Clarita Master Chorale board chairwoman.
Did you spring forward?
Did you remember to set your clocks forward one hour last night? Yes, it is daylight saving time again. My least favorite time of the year! I would much rather gain an hour of sleep, than lose one!
Falls, fights, fire in a day’s work
Kurt Bryant spends his life in front of a camera, but you won't recognize his face.
Celebrity Waiter, best party in town
It's a beautiful weekend in the Santa Clarita Valley! Spring is the best season. I can't wait for the yuccas to begin blooming and for the hills to turn that pretty green. I'm seeing a few wildflowers popping up along the side of the roads, too!
Lasagna fundraiser
The 46th annual Xi Nu Zeta Lasagna Dinner attracted a sold out crowd of 200 guests on Feb. 23 to feast on homemade lasagna for charity.
Fifth annual Poker Tournament
Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley presents the fifth annual Poker Tournament on Saturday, March 16.
A perfect weekend for the Oscars
Who has money on "Argo to win it all at tonight's 85th annual Academy Awards? This is the first year I've not seen a majority of the Oscar contenders. I am hoping to watch a few on pay-per-few and DVD before the Awards begin tomorrow evening.
Sweet Charity begins with cake
It may be a friendly competition for charity, but it's a competition nevertheless.
