Archive By Section - SCV Life
SCV men & women of character to be recognized
The Boy Scouts of America and event title sponsor Total Financial Solutions will honor well known Santa Clarita Valley residents Bob Kellar, Harold and Jacquie Petersen and Larry and Peggy Rasmussen at the Third Annual Santa Clarita Valley Leaders of Character Recognition dinner.
Your Community: Dates to watch & upcoming events
Dates to Watch Thursday An "Evening of Entertainment" will be held at the Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 Main St., Newhall to benefit an afterschool drama program for the SCV Boys & Girls Club provided by Showdown Performing Arts. Light hors d'oeuvres, wine, music, show tunes and headliner comedienne Julie Brown ("Earth Girls are Easy"). All professional performers. 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Tickets $25 each. Info: (661) 478-9739 or e-mail showdownfundraiser@yahoo.com. Friday The Southland Regional ...
Harte tribute a gentle roast
The recent wildfires in Santa Barbara and Sylmar remind us how vulnerable we are at this time of year.
Community Scrapbook
The women of the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Health Foundation Guild at the recent Silver Rose Debutante Tea.
Births
July 17, 2008 Seth James St. George was born to Shawn and Kacie St.George. 7 lbs., 9oz., 20 inches long. Grandparents are Jamie and Pat Einbund of Newhall, Larry and Sue St. George of Saugus and Leslie and Danny Schlender of Saugus. October 23, 2008 Kayla Renee Donovan, 8 lbs., 3 oz., daughter of Brian and Deborah Donovan of Valencia. October 27, 2008 Elise Leora Haupt, 6 lbs., 9 oz., daughter of Sean and Marsha ...
Dates to watch
Today Assistance League of Santa Clarita will host Sunset in the Vineyard, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. at a picturesque private home and Compa vineyard in Newhall. The fundraiser will benefit the philanthropic programs of Assistance League. Tickets: $50 per person in advance. $60 at the door. Wine tasting, vineyard tour, silent auction, presentation from wine makers. (661) 254-3288, alsc@e-mail.com. Judy Larson will make her eighth annual appearance at B&R Art Gallery, 17726 Sierra Highway, ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Hot Wheels Exhibit The California Oil Museum will be showing its new exhibit "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 is $4/adults, $3/seniors, $1/youth and free for members. 1001 E. Main St. Santa Paula. (805) 933-0076 LETMESAIL Nov. Calendar LETMESAIL, (Lifestyle Enrichment Through Meaningful Exercise, Social Activity and Independent Living) for teenagers and adults with disabilities will be hosting ...
Zonta's Harte of the Matter
Guests dressed in their finest "biker" attire of leather and denim mixed with those dressed in "business" clothes to honor Santa Clarita Valley businessman and super volunteer Duante Harte. The 24th Annual Celebrity Tribute Evening was held Nov. 7 at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills.
Canyon Country veterinarian was friend to pets
Juan Bonavera, DVM, of Canyon Country Animal Hospital, died unexpectedly at his home last weekend. He was a veterinarian who cared deeply for his patients and was a hero to many in the Santa Clarita Valley.
50th Anniversary
Fred and Mary Jo Haendle of Newhall are celebrating 50 years of marriage. The grand celebration was held in July when all of their children, grandchildren, as well as many friends and other family joined them on a cruise in the Mexican Riviera. The couple were married in Granada Hills on Nov. 16, 1958.
A pair of aces trumps a tragedy
The crowded parking lot at the Hyatt Valencia told much of the story. There one could spot a brand new Porsche Turbo, many Lexus sedans, a Rolls Royce and a Ferrari parked next to several "soccer mom" vans; a "Surf Baby" license plate on a Toyota Corolla and many cars bearing Valencia Dance Team stickers.
An 'Evening Under the Stars'
There were heroes to be found at the 15th annual Evening Under the Stars held Sept. 6 to benefit the Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children's Cancer. Heroes bald from chemotherapy, heroes who needed help walking and heroes demonstrating quiet bravery came forward to accept their Hoefflin "Shining Star" trophies.
Your Community
Family-to-Family Education The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free 12-week course for adult family members of individuals with severe mental illnesses. In the SCV the course will run 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 4-Dec. 4, 21618 Golden Triangle Road, Suite 106, Santa Clarita. Registration is required at (661) 803-9593. Heart Link Network Meeting The Heart Link Network is a monthly relaxed dinner/networking gathering for women. This unique experience enables you to meet great ...
Sunset in the Vineyard
In the heart of "old" Newhall, a stately home on a street shaded with towering, old trees harbors a surprising backyard secret. Rows and rows of grape vines - a private vineyard of Syrah and Grenache and Mouvedra grapes. Neighbors and family members Chris and Jeannie Carpenter and Tim Carpenter, partners in Compa Vineyard, invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to "Sunset in the Vineyard" from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Tickets are ...
Canyon Country poodles win photo contest
Torrey, a rare standard parti poodle, and Gunner, her standard poodle playmate, enjoyed the summer sun running around and playing their own doggie version of tag in the backyard of a Canyon Country home.
Articles by Section - SCV Life
Fifth annual Pysanky class March 10
St. Stephen's Episcopal church will hold the fifth annual Pysanky making class 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 10 in Spurling Hall.
Spring is in the air in the SCV
It seems like spring in the Santa Clarita Valley! The calendar officially still says winter, but this past week has been very "spring-like." There was some awesome kite-flying weather with the sunshine and the wind (a little too much wind on some days!) and it was easy to ditch the heavy jackets in favor of short sleeves and shorts.
John Rosemond: Living with Children
Living with Children
A masquerade fit for a queen
Who's behind that mask? That was the theme Feb. 8 when the Canyon Theatre Guild hosted the Queen of Hearts Masquerade Ball, a new take on its annual "Night of a Thousand Stars" fundraiser.
Your Community Calendar: Feb. 17, 2013
Third Thursdays
Sweetheart Gala benefits hospital
Love was in the air Feb. 9 in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Valencia as nearly 200 guests gathered to raise funds for cardiac care services at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in Valencia.
