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Music, Julie Brown entertain at Showdown fundraiser
The Showdown Performing Arts company hit all the right notes with a modest, but entertaining fundraiser hosted by the Repertory East Playhouse in Newhall. Noted comedienne Julie Brown, known for the comedy "Earth Girls are Easy" and author of the recent Disney hit "Camp Rock," headlined the fundraiser.
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Today The Santa Clarita chapter of Compassionate Friends will host its annual Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony at Canyon Country Park, 17615 Soledad Canyon Road at 6:30 p.m. today. Info: (661) 252-4654. Tuesday-Thursday The Newhall School District will present a Winter Concert to showcase students' musical progress at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the multi-purpose room at Wiley Canyon Elementary School, 24250 W. La Glorita Circle in Newhall. Info: (661) 291-4000. Friday-Sunday The ...
'Scream park' opens
Six Flags Magic Mountain is transformed from a "theme park" to a haunted "scream park" for Fright Fest, presented by Snickers, weekends through Oct. 31.
Saluting Leaders of Character
It was as if a Norman Rockwell painting had come to life in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Valencia. Dozens of Boy Scouts of all ages - big and small, short and tall, Cub Scouts, Webelos and Scouts - mingled with formally-gowned and tuxedo-clad guests gathered to recognize the 2008 Leaders of Character.
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Through Oct.26 Lombardi Ranch Pumpkin Festival brings the fall harvest to life each weekend in October at Lombardi Ranch, a local family owned and operated farm. Lombardi Ranch offers fresh produce and pumpkins in numerous shapes and sizes. Band performances, train rides, a petting zoo, wagon rides, a scarecrow contest and more. Hours are Mondays through Saturdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays and holidays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking and entry to the ranch is free. ...
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REP presents 'Of Mice and Men' The Repertory East Playhouse continues its Main Stage Series with John Steinbeck's classic, "Of Mice and Men" through Saturday. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $17/adults, $15/children. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. (661) 288-0000, www.repeastplayhouse.org. Theatre project begins classes The SCV Theatre Project has launched "The Studio" in Santa Clarita and North Hollywood with a professional training program in acting, voice, movement and musical ...
'Bond-ing' for Canyon Theatre Guild
It was a warm night in the Octopussy Lounge in Newhall as guests arrived "by invitation of Her Majesty's Secret Service" for "Casino Royale 008." The fundraising evening to benefit the Canyon Theatre Guild offered "mystery, adventure and intrigue" as guests dressed as their favorite characters from the "James Bond" series.
Wild West rose show blooms Saturday
The Santa Clarita Rose Society hosts its 15th Annual Rose Show themed "Wild West Roses" from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 in Hart Hall at William S. Hart Park.
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Today Coping With the Empty Chair at Holiday Dinners. Learn the tools needed for working through significant grief and loss experiences including death and divorce. The Grief Program will offer a free informational presentation on the completion process. 7 p.m. Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd. Info: (661) 733-0692. No reservations. Saturday The Santa Clarita Master Chorale presents a kid-friendly program from 3 p.m. Saturday. This 75-minute concert includes festive holiday tunes, sing-alongs and ...
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Hot Wheels Exhibit in Santa Paula The California Oil Museum will be showing "Hot Wheels: 40 years of Playing and Collecting" through Feb. 17. Exhibit available for viewing Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $1/youth and free for members. 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula. Info: (805) 933-0076. 'Shop local' coupon book available Shop more, pay less. Enjoy Santa Clarita restaurants, attractions, car washes and more with the "Enjoy Santa Clarita" ...
Photos and trees - Wunderbar!
Don't forget to wish Linda Lambourne, former field representative for Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon, a very "Happy Birthday" on Wednesday! Pet photos with Santa
'Sunset in the Vineyard'
If you host it they will attend - and attend they did for "Sunset in the Vineyard." Assistance League of Santa Clarita Valley held a casual afternoon wine tasting in the backyard vineyard of Jeannie and Chris Carpenter in Newhall that spilled into the backyard of brother Tim Carpenter. Highlighting the day for the more than 350 guests were the home wine makers who offered tastes of the fruits of their labor. Carol Malcolm, with ...
An affair with wines from small vineyards
While the sunset promised by Assistance League of Santa Clarita Valley for their inaugural Sunset in the Vineyard wine tasting was scorched by recent wildfires, they still managed, quite nicely, to provide a beautiful backdrop to a very different kind of tasting. You were unable to purchase any of the wines served there, and most were not available for purchase, just yet, anywhere.
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REP presents 'Of Mice and Men' The Repertory East Playhouse continues its Main Stage Series with John Steinbeck's classic, "Of Mice and Men" through Oct. 18. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $17/adults, $15/children. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. (661) 288-0000, www.repeastplayhouse.org. Theatre project begins classes The SCV Theatre Project has launched "The Studio" in Santa Clarita and North Hollywood with a professional training program in acting, voice, movement and ...
Archie needs a home
Archie is a 7-year-old handsome Dachshund/Chihuahua mix. He is housebroken and older kids are okay. Archie is a fun little guy desperately in need of a loving home.
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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.
