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Joyous ‘Jubilee’ benefits Master Chorale
If you are searching for joyous entertainment, look no further. You will find no more exuberant song than at the Santa Clarita Master Chorale's annual "Friends Concert" when the ensemble welcomes the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers. This homegrown powerhouse of voices has performed in more than 70 countries, and has thrilled North and South American audiences in scores of concerts on this side of the pond. The "spiritual" could have no better ambassador than this ...
Golden Goose lands at airport
It was an elegantly clad flock of "geese" that took flight Friday at the Agua Dulce Airport to celebrate the fourth annual Golden Goose Gala. Nearly 250 black-tie and formal-gown-attired guests paid $300 per person to enjoy an evening that included fine wine tasting, a gourmet dinner and dancing.
Wine society celebrates members
More than 300 members and guests of the Loose Goose Wine Society traveled back in time to the "roaring '20s" at downtown Los Angeles' Union Station.
Free screening of 'Stalking Santa' in Newhall
The fourth annual Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival will host an encore presentation of "Stalking Santa," the 2007 festival's winner of "Best Film" and "Best Screenplay," just in time for the holidays. The complimentary screening will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 Main Street, Newhall and will include a meet and greet with writer and costar Daryn Tufts. Seating for "Stalking Santa" is on a first-come, first-serve basis. "Stalking Santa" ...
Inaugural art and wine gala is elegant event
It was an evening to celebrate the arts - and friends of the arts packed the Tournament Players Club to experience the artistic value of food, wine and fine art. Nearly 150 supporters of the arts in the Santa Clarita Valley attended the inaugural TPC/West Ranch art and wine gala held Sept. 20 to benefit the Joe Ranft Alumni Scholarship Fund at California Institute of the Arts.
A tasty sip of the holidays
It was a wine lovers' paradise Sunday as Guy LeLarge of Valencia Wine Company hosted several hundred friends and customers at the rescheduled fourth annual Holiday Wine Tasting held at the Tournament Players Club in Valencia.
A fine day to review the wine
Lucky enough to attend Guy LeLarge's fourth annual holiday wine tasting event I had the opportunity to taste some very high end-wines while be entertained by some of his happy guests.
On a fundraising LARC with 'Elvis'
On Sunday, Oct. 21 the Buckweed fire swept south down Bouquet Canyon consuming everything in its path in a giant fireball. Kathleen Sturkey, executive director of LARC (Los Angeles Retarded Citizens)
AAUW celebrate 40th anniversary
The Santa Clarita Branch of the American Association of University Women recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a member brunch at the home of Louise Schultz. Ed Masterson, SCV Field Representative for state Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, recognized the group with a special certificate while Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich and the Santa Clarita City Council conveyed congratulatory messages.
Left — left — left, write, left
Santa Clarita Valley resident Eileen Granfors was eager to share her experience growing up in a military family and found an opportunity to share her story in a collection of inspirational stories - "A Cup of Comfort for Military Families."
A ‘Venetian Affair’ in the name of science
Scientists and celebrities alike attended the fifth annual Alfred Mann Foundation Innovation and Inspiration Gala on Nov. 2 at the Vibiana in Los Angeles.
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Elvis in the LARC House Celebrate "The Miracle of LARC" Sept. 21; 1 p.m. luncheon, 2 p.m. concert with Raymond Michael as "Elvis." LARC Ranch, 29890 N. Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus. Fundraiser to benefit the Los Angeles Retarded Citizens Foundation. $125 per person, $50 children. Info: (661) 296-8636. Leaders of Character The Boy Scouts of America will present the Third Annual Santa Clarita Valley Leaders of Character Recognition dinner on Sept. 27 at the Hyatt ...
Fundraising: Shaken not stirred
The Canyon Theatre Guild in Newhall will offer up "intrigue, excitement and adventure" at its annual gala fundraiser to be held Sept. 26 at the CTG.
Wrapping up jazz n’ blues
The final riff of the Lexus Jazz and Blues series echoed down Town Center Drive in Valencia on Sept. 5 signaling the end of the popular summer concerts. The annual event, held adjacent to the Hyatt Valencia, has attracted hundreds of Santa Clarita Valley residents during the hot summer nights to dance, eat, socialize and listen to a different performer each week.
Celebrating 25 years of family, fun and culture
Mobuhay! Years before there was a city of Santa Clarita, Stevenson Ranch or the Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall, the Filipino-American Association of Santa Clarita Valley was a strong, family-oriented group dedicated to making their community a better place for everyone.
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Boys & Girls Club of SCV earns grant
Dozens of students from the Newhall facility of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley sat quietly on the floor of the game room as Tom Vice, president of Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, spoke about the work done by the aerospace company.
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.
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