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Saugus Dance clinic
The Saugus High School dance team will host its yearly dance clinic for boys and girls grades kindergarten through 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17.
Don’t drive nails into good stucco
Hi Robert, I live in a condo community and recently I learned of a proposal to install rain gutters below the exterior balcony's under the pretense that the scupper drains on the decks are pouring water on the lower patio fences when it rains and causing wood rot. I am aware of your concerns whenever someone penetrates stucco and it is a real possibility of water intrusion into the building. Our buildings were designed with ...
SCV 19th annual Rose Show on Nov. 3
The Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society will host its free 19th Annual Rose Show themed "Wild West Roses" on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in Hart Hall at the William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall. Everyone is welcome to exhibit their home-grown roses at the show, including novices and children. You do not have to be a member of the SCV Rose Society to exhibit, and there are no entry fees. There will be ...
Today in the SCV: Saturday Oct. 20, 2012
SCV kids sale What: SCV Kids Consignment Sale will host a four-day warehouse event. Come check out Santa Clarita Valley's largest kids consignment sale, which is a semiannual event. More than 450 families contributed new and gently used kids clothing, toys, furniture, books, costumes, DVDs, strollers, games and more, which are available at 50 to 75 percent off retail. Entrance is free. When: Today through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: 25300 Rye ...
Happy Pets Halloween Contest
Happy Pets Veterinary Center will host its second annual Pet Costume Contest through Oct. 28. Email us a picture of your pet in their Halloween costume to HappyPetsVet@sbcglobal.net and it will be posted on the Happy Pets Facebook fan page for voting. Invite friends and family to vote for their favorite costume and the pet with the most "likes" will win a prize. All entries must be submitted by Oct. 28 and the winners will ...
Meet these fantastic four dogs
Balto (A3889418) is a little sweetheart, a darling 2-year-old Chihuahua mix who is eager to please and loves to snuggle.
Frights of the furry
With its costumes, candy, and festive decor, Halloween can be the most fun holiday of the year for humans. Pets, however, can find all the unusual sights and sounds downright frightening.
Today in the SCV: Friday Oct. 19, 2012
SCV kids sale What: SCV Kids Consignment Sale will host a four-day warehouse event. Come check out Santa Clarita Valley's largest kids consignment sale, which is a semiannual event. More than 450 families contributed new and gently used kids clothing, toys, furniture, books, costumes, DVDs, strollers, games and more, which are available at 50 to 75 percent off retail. Entrance is free. When: Today through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: 25300 Rye ...
Today in the SCV: Thursday Oct. 18, 2012
Today in the SCV SCV Corvette Club meeting What: The Santa Clarita Valley Corvette Club holds its monthly social gathering. When: 6 p.m. Where: Route 66 Classic Grill, 18730 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country 91351 Contact: 661-373-3703, membership@scvcc.org SCOPE Meeting What: The Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment holds a discussion on Prop. 37 and a regular business meeting. When: 6:30 p.m. Where: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, upstairs lounge, 24901 Orchard Village Road, ...
Today in the SCV: Wednesday Oct. 17, 2012
Today in the SCV Bingo fundraiser night What: "Bingo or Bust" game night to benefit the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center and the purchase of innovative breast cancer care equipment. Buy-in costs $45 at the door, includes refreshments and two cards. When: 6-9:30 p.m. Where: Valencia Hills Clubhouse, 24060 Oak Vale Drive, Valencia 91355 Contact: 661-200-1200 Water conservation class What: Valencia Water Co. customers who want the latest valuable tips on how to conserve ...
Today in the SCV: Monday, Oct. 15, 2012
Winter Term at CSUN open What: Registration for winter term at California State University, Northridge starts today and is open to the community. The Tseng College at CSUN administers winter term classes, offered in a compressed format between the fall and spring semesters in two components, Dec. 20 through Jan. 16, 2013; and Jan. 2-18, 2013. Academic-credit classes are offered at the CSUN campus and online. When: All day Where: California State University, Northridge, 18111 ...
Today in SCV: Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012
Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show What: Sponsored by George Cross & Sons Inc., each of the seven events per year will find hundreds of vendors in more than 2,500 vendor spaces selling tons of hard-to-find car parts and accessories at low, swap meet prices. Thousands of original and restored vehicles (many for sale, some just for show) from all across the country are displayed by their owners in five distinct Cars for Show ...
Brothers with monkey business
If John and Jameson Scalia have their way, Saugus, a quiet bedroom community in the Santa Clarita Valley, may soon become famous as the home of the Brother Monkeys.
Acrylic painting demo at Artists’ Association
Helene Jukoff will demonstrate acrylic painting with a knife at the Monday meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists' Association. The public is invited.
Art on display at Art Classic XXIII
Now that's what I'm talking about! The rain was a beautiful thing to behold this past Thursday and Friday. Hard to believe that the weather report is calling for 90 degree temperatures today and tomorrow. Bring back winter!
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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.
