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Sandneses receive Silver Spur
For more than three decades, Santa Clarita Valley residents Richard and Marian Sandnes have embodied the definition of philanthropy. As a result, the College of the Canyons Foundation named them the recipients of the college's Silver Spur Community Service Award for 2012. To celebrate, nearly 300 friends, family and supporters gathered on March 3 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Air Force One Pavilion in Simi Valley to honor the longtime philanthropists. This year's event ...
A record for Celebrity Waiter
There were sightings of vampires, Southern belles, oompa loompas, wizards, witches, mental patients, rock 'n' roll legends, chefs, cowboys and mafia kingpins at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Feb. 25 as the annual Celebrity Waiter costume party fundraiser set new records.
Find fun, fashion and fantasy
It will be a fashion show with a twist, an event designed to be as much fun for the gentlemen as it is for the ladies, said event chairwoman Shelley Hann.
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.
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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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