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Julie and Monty celebrate a day at 'The Garden'
The tension mounts as we try to weave our way through a crowd thick with people standing shoulder-to-shoulder and moving into the stands with the speed of cold molasses. It must have taken us nearly 20 minutes just to get from the door to the area 40 feet away where we can hear the ring steward call out, "Enter in catalog order, please."
Your Community: Dates to watch
Friday Be transported to a "Romantic Evening in Paris" at the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Sweetheart Gala from 6 p.m. to midnight in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Valencia. The 2009 sweetheart couple is Dale and Tamara Donohoe. The evening includes dinner and dancing with "Crush" an eight-piece band. Sponsorships available, individual tickets $150 each. Info: Andrea Hilton, (661) 253-8082 or e-mail hiltonak@henrymayo.com. Feb. 21 The annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner date ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
24 Hour Theatre returns to REP The Repertory East Playhouse will host 24 Hour Theatre at 8 p.m. today. 24 Hour Theatre is a show consisting of six 10-minute comedic plays. The theme will be "Love is ... " Tickets are $10 with an RSVP or $15 at the door. Advanced reservations recommended. The Repertory Easy Playhouse is located at 24266 Main Street in Newhall. Info: (661) 547-1173, www.24hourtheatre.com. Travel Club meets at ...
Saugus Cheer to host clinic
The Saugus High School Competition Cheer Team took second place in a USA Regional competition held Jan. 24 in Agoura Hills. The team's score qualified them for Nationals, which will be held in Anaheim at the end of March.
Saugus High School Dance Team wins big
It was only the second competition of the season, but the Saugus High Dance Team came away with 15 trophies for both solo and team dances from the Aliso Niguel Classic held Jan. 24 in Aliso Viejo.
SCV Single Mothers Group celebrates first year of service
The newly founded Santa Clarita Valley Single Mothers Group celebrated its first year with a holiday party held at a private clubhouse in December. The event attracted 50 single mothers and their children.
Rock pioneer Ritchie Valens remembered 50 years later
He was only 17 when his life was snuffed out in a small plane crash 2,500 miles from his family and friends. That in and of itself, is a tragic enough ending for a young life, but this was no ordinary kid.
Six Flags Magic Mountain earns recognition
Despite a harsh economy, Six Flags Magic Mountain and the Boy & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley, made the holiday season much merrier for the children in Southern California. Nearly 15,000 toys were collected by Magic Mountain for children that may have otherwise gone without during the holidays.
Quick to the rescue of moms
Her car had broken down and with it, temporarily, her spirit. It was 1994 and Debbie Quick was a 41-year old, recently divorced mom with two sons. When her vintage Mercedes needed expensive repairs, the situation forced Quick to trade down to a Ford Tempo. It also made her think.
Revel with the Santa Clarita Master Chorale
Join the Santa Clarita Master Chorale in a brand new hall - the Grand Ballroom at the Hyatt Valencia - for this year's Midwinter Madrigal Feast. Set for 5 p.m. March 1, the Chorale's madrigal dinner offers an evening of feasting and fun - with prizes to spark your fantasies. This annual drama and benefit will include drawings for vacations to Hawaii and Costa del Sol. With food and wine, songs and silliness, organizers said they promise a fun evening.
Valentine's Serenades for your sweetheart
Nothing tells someone you love them like a Singing Valentine. Santa Clarita Valley's own Men of Harmony Barbershop Quartet will serenade your sweetheart at home, at work or anywhere you choose in the Santa Clarita Valley. Your singing gift that says "I Love You" includes a two love-song serenade, a Valentine's Day card with your personalized greeting and a flower gift.
In the service: Justin S. Richwine
Army Pvt. Justin S. Richwine has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
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Saturday Certified sommelier instructor, DiMaggio Washington, will host wine tasting classes at TPC Valencia. Lunch is provided, class runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $84/per class. Feb. 7, Wines of France, Part 1. Feb. 21, France, Part 2. March 7, Wines of Italy, Part 1. March 21, Italy, Part 2. April 11, Wines of Spain, Part 1. April 25, Wines of Spain, Part 2. TPC 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia. (661) 288-1995 Students must be 21 years ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Valencia Library book club The Valencia Library Book Club meets the first Thursday of the month in the community room at the library 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday: "Bone People" by Keri Hulme March 5: "Dreams From My Father" by Barack Obama Health and Wellness lectures Free and open to the public, the lectures take place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street, Activity Rooms 1 and ...
Gary McGrath: It's only rock 'n' roll, but he likes it
Whether it's for a crowd of 80,000 rabid Bon Jovi fans or five locals singing along to their favorite cover tunes, Grammy-winning Saugus singer-songwriter-guitarist Gary McGrath just loves to play.
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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:
