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Monday Zonta Golf Tournament - Golf reservations and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the third annual Zonta Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, May 19 at Robinson Ranch Golf Course. The tournament can accommodate up to 160 golfers. Sponsorships range from $5,000-title sponsor, to $2,000-eagle sponsors, $1,000-birdie sponsors and a $150-par sponsor. Individual golfers can register for $175 each, which includes golf cart, lunch on the course, a buffet awards ceremony at the end of ...
Modern Indian-Hindu weddings include ancient rituals
Athletes are not the only people who participate in marathons. Earlier last month, I endured a "marathon" of my own. No, I did not run 26.2 miles to cross a finish line and have my photo taken.
12 junior high 'Tech Trekkers' selected
"It was the best experience of my life!" exclaimed last year's American Association of University Women's (AAUW) Tech Trek alumna. All fears were allayed for this year's 7th grade honorees as Tech Trek Science Camp 2007 alumni shared experiences at a congratulatory tea on April 29 at the home of AAUW member Sheree McKeon. With photo albums open to pages of dowel creations and DNA extractions, Tech Trek alumni could barely contain themselves in reminiscing ...
Tea Saturday
The Friends of Hart Park and Museum will host Mary Ellen's Tea party at 12:30 p.m. this Saturday at Hart Hall on the grounds of the William S. Hart Park and Museum, 24151 Newhall Ave. (formerly San Fernando Road) in Newhall.
Struthers opens Salon Series
Sally Struthers will headline The Theatre Project SCV's first Salon this Sunday at All Corked Up, 26340 Diamond Place in Santa Clarita, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Struthers is a two-time Emmy Award & Golden Globe Winner. You know her as Gloria Stivic in "All in the Family," as Louise Miller in "Still Standing" and "Babete Dell" in "Gilmore Girls," on Broadway in "Grease," and other productions too numerous to mention. Struthers will be ...
Wine for hope and a cure
In observance of National Women's Healthcare Month Vino 100 has partnered with Hope Wine during May to raise awareness of women's health issues and engage people in the fight against breast cancer by offering an award-winning coastal California Chardonnay that benefits two great causes: Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center. Hope Wine donates 50 percent of its profits toward the fight against breast cancer, AIDS and autism. ...
The past returns on Mother's Day
or Jamie Lee Nudie, Mother's Day will arrive in a long, classic, 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Safari Wagon suited with rattlesnake hide - all the way from Canada. The custom car, designed by her famous grandfather, Nudie Cohn - celebrity "Rodeo Tailor to the stars" - is expected to pull into her Santa Clarita driveway today, the final stop on an international journey home.
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Monday Community Safety - The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Santa Clarita Valley Station, will host two Community Safety Programs at separate locations. The first event will be held Monday, May 12 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at College of the Canyons (26455 Rockwell Canyon Road) in Aliso Hall, Room 101. The second event will be held on Thursday, May 15 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Castaic ...
B&R's been busy
Canyon Country's B&R Gallery is riding high and sharing it. The riding high, of course, includes things going very well on the business side, but lately includes owner Dave Joseph and his son Steven riding in a replica of that famous television car known for flying high - the General Lee. And B&R is sharing its good fortune with the Michael Hoefflin Foundation to further its efforts to battle pediatric cancer. Dave Joseph and his ...
The accidental vintners
When Jeff and Toni Kraut were house-hunting two years ago, it took them a while to find the perfect place.
Picasso lithograph joins Relay 'team'
The local Relay For Life fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society will be held at Central Park on May 31. As part of the efforts to raise money there will be a silent auction.
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Dates to Watch Ongoing 'Necessary Targets' - The Repertory East Playhouse will continue its 81 Series with "Necessary Targets" through May 3. The theater is located at 24266 Main Street, Newhall. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets visit www.repeastplayhouse.org or call (661) 288-0000. Upcoming Summer Meltdown Autism Awareness and Social Inclusion Concert Produced by the Hart District's Yes I Can students, Summer Meltdown ...
Miss SCV Scholarship winners crowned
It was "Eye of the Tiger" meets "Million Dollar Babes" at the 2008 Miss Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Program held Sunday at the Hyatt Valencia. The dual boxing-themed pageants featured a total of nearly 60 competitors seeking to TKO the competition and seize one of the 20 major titles up for grabs.
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Spring Fiesta Rancho Camulo's Spring Fiesta, Vaquero Days, celebrates the role of the vaquero in the history of Rancho Camulos. The event will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Rancho Camulos, 5164 East Telegraph Rd., Piru, CA 93040. The fiesta will have activities for all ages: living history, music, cultural music and dance, historic displays, antique farm equipment, artist's displays and sales, tours, and food. Admission is $10, ...
The wheels of good fortune
They finally got their cars. West Ranch High School seniors Ashley Cha, 17, and Jill Tuso, 18, picked up their brand new 2008 Pontiac G6 Coupes on April 2. They won the cars, and a bunch of cash, on "Wheel of Fortune," during a show taped Jan. 11. And the hardest part wasn't the waiting - or even the winning. It was keeping the results a secret from their friends from Jan. 11 until the show aired on Jan. 28, as they were required to do by the show's producers.
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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.
John Rosemond: Living with Children
Someone recently told me she wanted her children to "think for themselves." Not me, I said. If I was still in my active parenting years, I would most definitely want my children to think like I do. That would be, in fact, my primary purpose. I would want them to accept that my values are the right values to hold and I'd want them to eventually make every effort to pass those values on to ...
Rock, Walk & Wag yourself to Central Park
AngelDogs Foundation (www.angeldogsfoundation.org) will host, "Rock, Walk & Wag;" (www.rockwalkwag.org) a community event to raise public awareness and funds for spay/neuter. The event will take place at Central Park in Saugus, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.
Three dogs looking for friendly and loving homes
Looking for a wonderful canine companion? Adopt a dog from AngelDogs Foundation Deaf Dog Ranch in Acton. All of our 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 at our ranch:
Artist offers watercolor-mixed media demo
Rea Nagel will demonstrate mixed media watercolor painting at the Feb.18 meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists' Association.
