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Bras for a Cause gift to Center
Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley recently presented an $8,000 check to Terry Brucknell, director of the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center.
Circle of Hope awarded $5,500
Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley recently presented a $5,500 check to Circle of Hope, Inc.
Artists’ Association Gallery grand opening
The Santa Clarita Artists' Association has a new art gallery located at the Westfield Valencia Town Center.
Pleasantview holds annual awards banquet at center
The 12th annual Awards Banquet to honor persons with developmental disabilities attending Pleasantview Industries was recently held at the Santa Clarita Activities Center. The event was hosted by the local Junior ROTC under the direction of Capt. Ed Colley. The ROTC has donated their time and effort to this event since its inception. The purpose of the evening was to recognize the participation, hard work, and personal growth of the program participants. Pleasantview serves 110 ...
Kennedys depart
Bill and Cathy Kennedy, residents of the Santa Clarita Valley and supporters of the nonprofit community in the SCV have moved to Ft. Collins, Colo. to be closer to family. Bill Kennedy served the SCV on the College of the Canyons Foundation Board and on the board of Habitat for Humanity. Cathy was a one-time volunteer for the Child & Family Center Auxiliary. "We have really enjoyed our time here in the SCV," said Cathy ...
Families find the holidays bright
More than 200 families were adopted for the holidays by members of the community, businesses and the Princess Cruises Community Foundation. A party to distribute the gifts was held Dec. 17 at the Santa Clarita United Methodist Church. The effort helped 665 parents and children, said DaAnne Smith, executive director of Single Mothers Outreach. "This year almost two thirds of our families requested help for the holidays," she said. Among those who gave to the ...
Christmashanukkawanzica party
The Zager family recently held a "Christmahanukkawanzica Holiday Party" at their Saugus home. "We ask everybody attending our party to bring a toy for the ABC7 Spark of Love Toy Drive," said Ken Zager. "My son and I loaded up the car and brought everything to our local fire station. They were very appreciative of all the gifts we collected." Zager said the annual party is "a social occasion for us to get together as ...
Princess Cruises Foundation cares
The Princess Cruises Community Foundation has adopted 100 families from Single Mothers Outreach and will provide the families with gifts for the holidays at a reception on Saturday.
Glorious Gala for Home Tour
Four magnificently decorated Santa Clarita Valley homes kicked off the holidays in grand style at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital's 31st annual Holiday Home Tour Gala.
John Heys named Dixon benefit roastee
John Heys, CEO of Heys Plumbing is set to be the roastee at the 14th annual Elks Lodge Roast to benefit Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers.
Old Newhall’s best-kept secret
The weather may have been blustery, but that did not stop a sold out crowd of more than 360 wine aficionados from enjoying the fourth annual Sunset in the Vineyard to benefit Assistance League of Santa Clarita.
Open house at Historical Society
The Holiday Open House at Heritage Junction in downtown Newhall will be held 1-4 p.m. Saturday.
Philanthropy is fashionable
Fancy hats, gorgeous clothes and a nod to the wedding of England's Prince William and Kate Middleton made for a delightful afternoon at the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Guild's 27th annual Fashion Show.
Magic of the Lights at Festival
Nearly 400 guests enjoyed rousing holiday entertainment courtesy of The Young Americans, hors d'oeuvres and desserts from Salt Creek Grille Catering and the ambiance of more than 100 decorated full-size and tabletop trees at the ninth annual Magic of the Lights Gala. The event, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley, was held Saturday evening at the Festival of Trees location on The Patios at Westfield Valencia Town Center. Emcee for ...
Auto dealers feed families in SCV
More than 400 guests of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley and Single Mothers Outreach gathered to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and free turkey giveaway Tuesday at the Sierra Vista Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Club. The annual charity event is hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Auto Dealers Association. "I can't think of a better way to spend our money," said Don Fleming, Auto Dealers Association president. "It's a wonderful ...
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Celebrating ‘Mothers and Others’
The Xi Nu Zeta sorority celebrated Mother's Day with its annual "Mothers and Others" luncheon held the day before Mother's Day at Robinson Ranch Country Club.
Taste of the Town sizzles at 25th anniversary
The 25th annual Taste of the Town to benefit the Santa Clarita Child & Family Center grossed more than $220,000, said Lois Bauccio, president and executive director of the Child & Family Center Foundation.
SCV celebrates Dodger Day
More than 1,000 Santa Clarita Valley residents traveled to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 27, to celebrate SCV Dodger Day and watch the Los Angeles Dodgers lose, 6-4 to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Elks roast Pulskamp for charity
Former Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Pulskamp seemed to enjoy his time in the roastee chair during the 15th annual Santa Clarita Elks Roast.
A toast and a WiSH for education
The Newhall Library was the inspired choice of location for an inaugural wine tasting benefit for the William S. Hart Education Foundation.
Celebrating vision in education
Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School recently honored two women during its annual fundraising benefit dinner held at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia.
Habitat hosts Hearts for Heroes
The "Hearts for Heroes" Builder's Ball was an emotional evening that honored veterans of the United States military and supporters of the Habitat for Heroes campaign.
Volunteers feted
Seventeen Santa Clarita Valley volunteers have been nominated as candidates for 2013 SCV Man and Woman of the Year.
KIA donates to homeless pets
California Superstores Valencia KIA donated $2,500 to to benefit Rescues on the Runway - an animal rescue organization that saves dogs and cats from Los Angeles kill shelters and finds loving homes for them.
Elks to roast Pulskamp
Ken Pulskamp, retired Santa Clarita city manager, has been selected to be "served up" at the 15th annual Santa Clarita Elks Charity Roast on March 23.
Joint Soroptimist-Zonta meet
Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley and Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley recently hosted a Soroptimist International and Zonta Dinner. The event is an annual gathering that has been held every January for many years. It allows the two clubs to socialize and work together on projects.
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