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Your Community Calendar: Nov. 25, 2012
Dates to Watch Sunday, Nov. 25 The festively decorated Metrolink Holiday Toy Express will stop at the Jan Heidt Newhall Metrolink Station to give holiday performances and collect donations for the "Spark of Love Toy Drive" 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25. Residents are invited to greet the Holiday Toy Express and bring a new, unwrapped toy to be collected by Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends aboard the train. All toys will be donated to ...
Kids help kids with holiday Toy Run
Teens attending the Sierra Vista branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley are learning a lesson in giving back this holiday season, courtesy of Dave Mills and his son Tim, an employee at the Canyon Country facility.
Painting a lifetime on canvas
Romeo Downer has preserved childhood memories not in scrapbooks or journals - but through 200-plus paintings of the Caribbean, painted on oil and canvas.
CTG ‘Dracula’ silver anniversary
Professional actors working on Broadway, or in a touring company of a popular musical, are familiar with long runs and performing in the same show, with the same cast, sometimes for years.
Don’t miss the Festival of Trees
It's Thanksgiving week? Already? Black Friday looms and Christmas is merely weeks away. Hang on and get ready for 2013!
Your Community Calendar: Nov. 18, 2012
Dates to Watch Nov. 9-21 Festival of Trees at Westfield Valencia Town Center, (between The Patios and Sears). General admission: $6 age 15 and older; $3 age 4 to 14; $4 age 65+; free age 3 and under. Purchase general admission tickets at the door. No online sales. For hours and more information visit www.scvbgc.org. Sunday, Nov. 18 The City of Santa Clarita invites community members to attend the Fall Fine Craft Show on Sunday ...
4 fantastic furballs you might consider for your family
The Brittany Foundation, a nonprofit humane organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of homeless dogs, has several dogs for adoption. Please consider any of these special sweethearts when looking for a pet.
Watch what’s gobbled
Tempted to give your pet some people treats this holiday season? Don't. The repercussions can range from uncomfortable to downright deadly.
Girl Scouts salute veterans
Girl Scout Troop 5282 honored veterans Nov. 12 at a “Thank a Veteran” event and fundraiser at the Valencia Chick-Fil-A. Thanks to generous donations and support from local, regional, and national organizations and private citizens, the troop had a great start to its Quest Take Action Project, said Troop Leader Jenelle Hamilton. During the project, Hamilton said, the troop learned about and developed leadership skills while conducting a military-related community service project. The “Thank a ...
101 adoptable pets at ‘Rescues’
The fourth annual Rescues On The Runway will be held Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
Festival kicks off holiday season
It feels like fall, finally in the Santa Clarita Valley! I love the crisp evening and morning temperatures. It almost makes a person feel festive, as the holiday season approaches.
Behind the scenes, before the magic
It is mid-morning on Thursday, less than 24 hours remain before the 10th annual Festival of Trees opens to the public at Westfield Valencia Town Center.
Your Community: Dates to watch and upcoming events
Nov. 9-21 Festival of Trees at Westfield Valencia Town Center, (between The Patios and Sears). General admission: $6 age 15 and older; $3 age 4 to 14; $4 age 65+; free age 3 and under. Purchase general admission tickets at the door. No online sales. For hours and more information visit www.scvbgc.org. Sunday, Nov. 11 Heads Up Horse Therapy Veteran's Day Tea to benefit a new program dedicated to improving the quality of life ...
Your Community: Dates to watch and upcoming events
Nov. 9-21 Festival of Trees at Westfield Valencia Town Center, (between The Patios and Sears). General admission: $6 age 15 and older; $3 age 4 to 14; $4 age 65+; free age 3 and under. Purchase general admission tickets at the door. Info: www.scvbgc.org. Sunday, Nov. 11 Heads Up Horse Therapy Veteran's Day Tea to benefit a new program dedicated to improving the quality of life returning veterans. Tea and sandwiches, music, raffle, silent auction. ...
Gold Star Mother’s Day Tea
On June 23, 1936, legislation was passed by Congress designating the last Sunday of September as Gold Star Mother's Day.
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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.
