Oil painting demo

Eric Merrell, plein air oil artist, will demonstrate oil painting at the Jan. 21 meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists' Association.

Shedd celebrates centennial birthday

Your community calendar: Jan. 13, 2013

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, Jan. 13 Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society free pruning, planting, and rose care seminar will be held 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. The ...

A Light of Hope in the SCV

Tim Traurig has faced many frightening situations as a fire fighter for the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Nominations sought by Zonta Club

Brrr! It's been chilly in the Santa Clarita Valley this past week. Except for a brief warm spell that lasted only hours on Tuesday it's been exceptionally chilly for our normally balmy valley! Last night the weather report predicted a bone-chilling low of 28! It would be nice to get a little snow, but only enough to watch it fall, then it can melt!

‘Fat cat’ is not a good thing

If your cat could make New Year's resolutions, losing weight might be at the top of the list. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 54 percent of American cats are overweight or obese.

Cute cats crave your companionship

Pakira Hey there. My name is Pakira. I am only a-year-and-half old. Other cats are cool, but I like to run the show 'cause I can. Seriously, I can't understand why I've been at the shelter for about 4 months now. Adopt me and you'll get a good boy who's a lot of fun to be with. You can even pet me anytime you want (I like it!). Joe Joe Hi. My name's Joe Joe ...

Blake champions gift of life

The United States Department of Health and Human Services recently honored Children's Hospital Los Angeles for its commitment to saving lives through organ and tissue donation. The hospital received the Silver Medal of Honor which acknowledged the hospital's standard of excellence in achieving a donation conversion rate of 75 percent or greater for the past two years.

Welcome to SCV’s new year of fun

Welcome 2013! The Santa Clarita Valley is just getting back to work after a wonderful holiday season. However, some schools don't return to the classroom until Jan. 14. I had a lovely holiday which I spent with family in Washington state.

Comfort bags donated by club

Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley was selected to receive a $6,000 2012-2013 Soroptimist Club Grant for Women and Girls from Soroptimist International of the Americas.

The spirit of giving

Staff at the Sulphur Springs School District's Annual Holiday party donated more than 100 toys for the The Spark of Love Toy Drive.

Your Community Calendar: Sunday, Jan. 6

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. Tuesday, Jan. 8 The Placerita Canyon Natural Area is seeking volunteer-naturalists to take its 9-week training program, which begins Tuesday, Jan. 8. Classes run 9 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and will ...

Tierra del Sol Foundation

If, in its infancy in the 1970s, the Tierra del Sol Foundation had hosted a luncheon to honor employers that partnered with the nonprofit organization, it might have drawn two tables' worth of people, said Rebecca Linehard, Tierra's director of integration services.

Your Community: Dates to Watch and Ongoing Events

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. Monday, Dec. 31 Spend New year's Eve with The REP. The Midnight Circus will be held at 26635 Valley Center Dr., Santa Clarita. 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. Black tie and gowns in black, white ...

‘Tis the season for holiday fun

There's only one more day of 2012. Here's a look at some of the images captured during the holiday season in the Santa Clarita Valley. From the holiday lights that adorned thousands of SCV homes to the charity feasts and events that have filled our days and nights, we always have more photos than we can publish. Here are a few more to keep the spirit of the holidays alive in the SCV. Enjoy! Happy ...

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.

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.