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Lasagna dinner funds scholarships
It is among the longest running - and tastiest - charity events in the Santa Clarita Valley and it has raised more than $100,000 for the Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation.
A Valentine for cardiac care
It was an evening for hearts, flowers and charity. The annual Sweetheart Gala hosted by Shelley and G. Marshall Hann was held at the Hanns' Westridge home to honor Sweetheart Couple Robert and Diane Benjamin.
Culinary ‘bad boy’ visits COC
Culinary "bad boy" Anthony Bourdain of the Travel Channel's "No Reservation" television program sold out the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on the campus of College of the Canyons and followed his appearance with a book signing and meet-and-greet to benefit the capital campaign for the Institute for Culinary Education at COC.
Carousel Ranch awarded $47,000
California United Bank, as part of an effort to be a good corporate citizen, hosts an annual golf tournament to benefit children's charities.
Siduri/Novy pairing for charity
Terry and Carl Kanowsky enjoy fine wine, good food and giving back to the Santa Clarita Valley.
Fish fry ‘hooks’ crowds, workers
Travers made his plea, not just because it takes hundreds of dedicated workers to produce close to 7,700 fish fry dinners over the course of six weeks, but because it is also an opportunity to get involved in giving back to the community.
Help for the Guardians of Hope
The spectacular Westridge home of Jeff and Kim Greiner recently served as the backdrop for the annual Guardians of Hope appreciation party. Guardians of Hope is a fund established by the Santa Clarita Child & Family Center. "Dollars given to Guardians are so important because they go directly to client services - not to overhead," said Lois Bauccio, president and executive director of the Child & Family Center Foundation. "The majority of funds received from ...
New leadership for Home Tour
Jo Ann Vindigni recently was installed as president of the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Health Foundation Holiday Home Tour League. The all-volunteer organization, now in its 32nd year, raises funds for women's services at the hospital through its annual Home Tour, Gala and Boutique. For the last four years, the Home Tour's efforts have helped to fund the newly opened neonatal intensive care unit at Henry Mayo. Installed at an afternoon luncheon at The ...
Pre-concert party for PAC K-12
A pre-concert cocktail party featured food inspired by Brazil - the adopted homeland of concert performer Dionne Warwick - and was also a special tribute to Rita Garasi.
Elks serve up roasted plumber
It was an evening of hijinks and hilarity at the Elks Lodge in Canyon Country. John Heys, CEO of Heys Plumbing, took his place on the hot seat at the 14th annual Elks Roast, to benefit the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers.
Winners named at film festival
The seventh annual Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival ended its four-day run with the presentation of awards for the best in independent and student film.
Event celebrates Boys & Girls Club board
Members of the governing and foundation boards of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley recently gathered at the Club's central facility in Newhall for a recognition luncheon.
Chorale’s ‘Blast From the Past’
It was a true "Blast from the Past" as the Santa Clarita Master Chorale held its annual Cabaret and Cabernet fundraiser to benefit the musical nonprofit.
Circle of Hope swings into action
Midnight struck in New York just as the crowd raised a glass of champagne and hit the noisemakers in celebration at the second annual Circle of Hope New Year's Eve Gala at Robinson Ranch in Canyon Country.
REP toasts Big Apple
It was New York, New York all the way as the Repertory East Playhouse rang in 2012 with a traditional Times Square celebration, including a crystal ball drop outside at the stroke of midnight .
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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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