Hoefflin gala offers Temptation

Michael Hoefflin was only 11 in 1996 when he died from brain cancer. However, the foundation that bears his name continues to raise funds to provide financial and emotional support to children and their families in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children's Cancer also donates money to pediatric cancer research and cancer education. The 18th annual Evening Under the Stars will be held 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Mann Biomedical ...

Painted Turtle Camp raises green

The "magic of camp" attracted patrons to a fabulous '50 beach party to support the Painted Turtle Camp in Lake Hughes.

Cops and cowboys enjoy hoedown

It was a good old-fashioned hoedown as Los Angeles Police Department cops, their families and friends gathered for a boot scootin' evening full of barbecue and dancing to good ol' country music at the 14th annual Cops and Cowboys fundraiser held at the VFW Post 6885 in Canyon Country.

Bra sponsors needed for fundraiser

Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley will present the eighth annual Bras for a Cause event with the theme "Denim and Diamond Hoedown" - on Oct. 2 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

‘Cowgirl up’ for Soroptimists

For Sue Reynolds, a farm girl from Illinois with time spent living near Nashville, Tenn., the Western theme of her installation was obvious.

Hicken is honoree

James D. Hicken, president and CEO of Bank of Santa Clarita, has been selected as the honoree for the 2011 Celebrity Tribute Dinner sponsored by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley.

Naba installed for SCV Soroptimists

Sandi Naba was installed as the new president of Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley during dinner ceremonies held at the Tournament Players Club in Valencia.

A Zonta Fourth of July in Newhall

Grants for Breast Imaging Center

Funding received from two grants totaling $40,000 will allow the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center to provide breast cancer screening and diagnostic procedures to those in the community who are underinsured and underserved.

Charity is the target at trap shoot

Olympic gold medalist Kim Rhode brought a pocketful of medals to share with participants of the third annual Wild West Trap Shoot to benefit Carousel Therapeutic Riding Ranch.

Planning underway for Home Tour 2011

It's not Christmas in July, but planning for the 2011 Holiday Home Tour is well underway and the Home Tour League is seeking Santa Clarita Valley homes, 3,000 square feet or larger.

Trustees seek re-election for local school district boards

Zonta Club celebrates encore

It was a "lively" evening in more ways than one as the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley installed Jo Ann Rodriguez as its new president for 2011-12 term.

Wine event benefits Circle of Hope

It was a perfect afternoon to enjoy a glass of wine or beer, enjoy a few snacks, listen to music and view some outstanding art.

Toyota/Henry Mayo golf tourney

The 38th annual Frontier Toyota/Henry Mayo Drive Safe Golf Classic exceeded the expectations of both golfers and event organizers by offering a remarkable day of entertainment while raising a record-breaking $325,000 for trauma and emergency care at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.

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.