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A very happy Chanukah
Temple Beth Ami's Rabbi Mark Blazer lit up the faces of little ones gathered around his feet as he read about a talking latke Wednesday evening.
Cooking up a wonderful celebration
Arleen Gold started eating potato pancakes (latkas) every Chanukah for as long as she can remember.
Faith briefs
Fall Family Carnival Who: Living Grace Christian Fellowship What: Fall Family Carnival When: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday Where: Oak Hills School, 26730 Old Rock Rd., Westridge, Santa Clarita Contact: Pastor Rachel Edwards at (661) 257-8432 Valencia Harvest Festival Who: Valencia Christian Center What: First Fall Festival as alternative to Halloween Kids encouraged to dress up as what they would like to be when they grow up. Games and prizes All ages welcome. Where: Santa Clarita Sports ...
Finding God on the dance floor
Ballroom dance helped shape Janet White's view of God - and of herself. "Ballroom added the color to my life that was missing," she said. "In the Bible's Song of Solomon, God says 'You are lovely, you are beautiful, my daughter.' When I went into ballroom it made me believe that can actually be true." White, 51, who recently moved to Santa Clarita, admits she was once a jaded and broken woman. That was until ...
Gifts you can take to a Hanukkah party
NEW YORK (AP) - Joan Torres isn't Jewish, but over the years, she's been invited to various Jewish celebrations.
Faith calendar
Hanukkah comedy cafe Who: Chabad of SCV What: Hanukkah Comedy café. Join other Jewish couples and singles for an evening of humor and fun. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee while being entertained by comedian Mark Schiff. Adults only. Tickets are $25 at the door. When: 8 p.m. tonight Where: 23120 Lyons Ave, #19 in Newhall Contact: (661) 644-5735 Friendly Valley service Who: Pastor Stan Fix at the Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist). What: Pastor Stan ...
Methodists present living nativity
Santa Clarita United Methodist Church will host its 26th drive-through Living Nativity from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. tonight and Sunday at 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road.
Members replace stolen presents
In this economy, it seems no one is safe from the attempts of those turning to desperate measures for the goods - not even churches.
And the valley will be blessed
Christ Lutheran Church in Valencia is reaching out to under-appreciated individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Faith calendar
Christian dance kick-off n Who: Wiley Simpson, founder of Celebration Dance USA n What: In this six-week course, learn the basics in foxtrot, swing, waltz, cha cha, rumba, tango, merengue and maybe even a little salsa if time allows. Work on how to really lead and follow, styling and all the basic steps in each dance. The cost is $27 per three-hour class or $145 for course prepayment. n ...
Mumbai attacks affect members of local Chabad
For Rabbi Choni Marozov and members of his Chabad of SCV house in Newhall, the November terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, went from a world tragedy to a personal one.
Faith calendar
Evening of Christmas music Who: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints What: "O Come, All Ye Faithful" An evening of Christmas music. Everyone is invited, admission is free. When: 7 p.m. Sunday Where: Santa Clarita Stake Center at 19513 Drycliff St. in Canyon Country Contact: Keith Woodhouse at (661) 251-8624 Children's choir performance Who: Newhall Church of the Nazarene What: Children's choir, "Grace Notes," presents their Christmas program, "A Lamb's Tale." Nursery and ...
Skating around the truth
Young skateboarders of the Santa Clarita Valley have sparked the attention of a few local church members.
Unitarians donate to Genocide Library
Members of the Unitarian Universalists of Santa Clarita Valley donated several hundred dollars to a Rwanda Genocide Library in Kigali, Rwanda, in September. The Interdisciplinary Genocide Studies Center in Rwanda launched an ambitious book donation drive to have 1,000 books on the shelves in time for the library's grand opening on April 1. Kathy Carbone, Performing Arts Librarian at California Institute of the Arts, informed the church about the library's needs during Sunday church services ...
Grief seminar will address holiday pain
Grace Baptist Church is offering a "Surviving the Holidays" gathering for people who are grieving during the holidays at 7 p.m., Wednesday in room 220.
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Preschool director retires
On Sunday, parents, teachers, administrators and parishioners will come together at The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall to honor Esther Kloth's long career as the director of the Little Shepherd's Preschool.
Judy Reinsma shares Easter message in "The Story of the Real Easter Bunny”
Easter, for many, signals a time for chocolate bunnies, brightly colored eggs and baskets full of treats.
Free throw worth more than points
A free throw in a typical game of basketball is worth only one point, but a free throw at the second annual Santa Clarita/Tri-Valley Special Olympics and Hoops of Hope event can save a child's life.
Christians, atheists debate at TMC
Last Saturday a diverse mix of Christians and atheists shared an audience at The Master's College to offer the stage to speakers at the 19th annual Creation Symposium.
Faith Calendar: Saturday, March 2
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Purim celebrated with carnivals
The Jewish holiday of Purim begins this Saturday at sundown. Many Jewish synagogues are celebrating the festive holiday this weekend, which commemorates the story of Esther and the deliverance of the Jews from Haman.
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