On Friday, May 6, community members, friends and family gathered around in the beautiful Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Valencia as the new 2011 Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year were announced. Congratulations to Candy Spahr who was nominated by the American Cancer Society and Harry Bell, nominated by Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley as they were named Man and Woman of the Year.
On Sunday, May 15, culinary masters teamed up with the Valencia Auto Center, and Newhall Land and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Foundation and the City of Santa Clarita at the Gourmet Food Truck Fest and Classic Car Show on Creekside Road.
Going All in For a Great Cause Poker enthusiasts came out to support the wonderful women of Soroptimist International Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday, May 7. The night began with delicious food provided by Marcos Catering and rockin’ music by Danny Diaz and Band. Players enjoyed tournament Texas Hold’em as well as Blackjack throughout the night. Prior to the official start of the Blackjack Tournament, dealers indulged players with a few rounds of “free” play. Boy was that a hit!!
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SC Ballet
The SC Ballet Company Dances Outside the Box On June 18 the Santa Clarita Ballet Company will present ballet to the community in a way SCV has not yet experienced: outdoors, in contemporary form, to live jazz, and free to the public. Performing at CalArts Wild Beast, the Santa Clarita Ballet Company will be the opening act for the 2011 inaugural season of Santa Clarita’s new Summer Music Series, a free event presented at a variety of venues throughout town this summertime.
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August 14
ACS Legacy of Hope Gala Save the Date, August 14 The American Cancer Society has set the date for their third annual Legacy of Hope Gala to honor community leaders who provide critical support in their cancer research, education, and patient services programs. This year’s event, Imagine—More Birthdays!, will be held Sunday, August 14, 5 p.m., at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.
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Canyon Theatre Guild
The Music Man Salutes Smalltown, U.S.A. The Music Man is perfect family entertainment with a score filled with favorites and an eye-pleasing production on the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Presented by the Santa Clarita Regional Theatre, this is a musical for the whole family. Young and old will enjoy this affectionate tribute to the small towns of America in a bygone era. Meredith Willson’s The Music Man follows a fast-talking traveling salesman as he cons the people of River Cit... Read More >>
Taste of the Town
Experiencing the Finer Tastes of the Town The 23rd Annual Child & Family Center’s “Taste of the Town” was held Sunday, May 1 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the beautiful Mann Biomedical Park in Valencia. The event helped support mental health services for children and families in Santa Clarita Valley.
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ZONTA
Zonta Club News LifeForward workshop entitled “Workplace Success” scheduled for June 25 will conclude the Job Series presentations. At the conclusion of the session, which is designed to increase interviewing skills, participants can visit the Clothes Closet operated by Single Mothers Outreach and select an interview ensemble.
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Gentle Barn Golf
The Gentle Barn Golf Tournament The Gentle Barn is having its second annual golf tournament on Friday, June 24 from 12 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Robinsons Ranch (the Valley Course) in Santa Clarita. The tournament includes lunch and dinner, so even if you don’t golf, you can come for our delicious fun-filled dinner.
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PINK PINK PINK
"Pink Heals" Tour Benefits Local Women A convoy of pink fire trucks visited Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, May 10, to show support for women affected by cancer and to help raise funds for the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center’s patient assistance fund.
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The summer night is like a perfection of thought. ~ Wallace Stevens
Summertime in Santa Clarita is simply magnificent. With the warm days followed by cool summer evenings, it makes for the perfect setting for spending time outdoors, barbecuing with friends, enjoying some poolside fun, taking a lovely evening stroll or attending one of the many events going on in our Valley.
Our cover this issue features Top Row (L-R) Aline Jirka, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club SCV Jim Ventress, Ginno Campaña, Beth Culhane; Middle Row (L-R) Lindsey Newhall, Talia Einaudi, Auction Co-Chair Reena Newhall; Front Row Cade Culhane. Get ready for a totally awesome 80’s auction on Saturday June 4! Step back in time at what promises to be the community’s Social Event of the Season-the 40th Annual Boys & Girls Club “Thriller Auction-A Flashback to the 80’s.” Rel
DSB to Rock Private Show for The REP The Repertory East Playhouse will host its annual benefit, Summer Evening With The REP, on Saturday June 25. This year will feature a unique concert by the number one Journey Tribute band and SCV favorite, DSB, Don’t Stop Believin’. DSB has been highly revered by fans as the “next best thing” to Journey. They have captured the lush and signature sound of renowned vocalist Steve Perry and Journey in their prime. Complete with a band of world-class Los Angeles musicians, DSB remains ... Read More >>
SC Ballet
The Santa Clarita Ballet Presents Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass The Santa Clarita Ballet Company & Academy will present Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass on Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Tickets are on sale now. Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended as shows do sell out quickly. Tickets are not sold through the Performing Arts Center for this event. For tickets, please call the Santa Clarita Ballet Company at 661-251-0366.
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College of the Canyons
Opportunities in Career Training Featuring Administrative Medical Assistant The enduring slump in California’s economy has aided the inauguration of changes in many career fields. New jobs are being created, as some jobs are disappearing forever. Yet other career fields are experiencing changes due to advances in technology. Some occupations have become more focused due to technological advances and could be considered new or emerging occupations.
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Canyon Theatre Guild
Everybody Cut, Everybody Cut, Everybody Cut Footloose! Based on the explosive movie musical, this stage version bursts into life on stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild! The results are exhilarating! When newcomers from Chicago move to a small farming town, they are met with rigorous local edicts, which include a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher.
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Senior Center
Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Foundation Hosts Volunteer Fair Nonprofit Organization Seeks Participation from Community for Events and Fundraisers. The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Foundation is putting the call out for new volunteers. The nonprofit organization is seeking help from the community for coming events, such as its annual golf tournament on June 20 at the Tournament Players Club. The volunteer recruitment fair will be hosted 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 22900 Market St.
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Jazz and Blues
Jazz and Blues Concert Series Prepares for 13th Year Get ready for the sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands to once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. This will be the 13th year that Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues will feature regional, national and international entertainers in a quaint street party setting while offering interactive activities for adults and children. This year’s series, set to begin Friday, June 10, will run consecutively for 12 weeks through August 26. Hours for the concerts will be 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The even ... Read More >>
SCV Education Foundation
Unequal School Funding Tax revenue flows to California’s nearly 1,000 school districts through many different channels. According to the Governor’s Committee on Education Excellence (2007), this system is so complex that the state cannot determine how revenues are distributed among school districts, and after reviewing a large number of academic studies in the Getting Down to Facts project, Loeb, Bryk, and Hanushek (2007) conclude that California’s school finance system is irrational, inequitable, inefficient,... Read More >>
Pine Mountian
Wine in the Pines 2011 Wine in the Pines 2011, celebrates its 5th year! A unique wine tasting event nestled among the pines in Pine Mountain Club, California, offering some of your favorite California wineries, gourmet food, art, music, and a silent wine auction, takes place on Saturday, June 11, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., in the village center.
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