A Note from The Publishers - Nov 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend’s granddaughter, Eisley Mae Winter. Eisley Mae was a vibrant little 3-year-old girl who suddenly passed away in her sleep. She was the light of her family’s life and loved by all who were lucky to know her. Little Eisley Mae’s smile will be forever missed.
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Help the Children
Help The Children Gears Up for the Holidays Help The Children is preparing for the holidays. Many of our clients are single parents, seniors, disabled adults, and local residents who have lost their jobs. Providing a turkey for Thanksgiving offers them hope and includes them in the National Day of Thanksgiving. Help The Children is accepting donations to provide turkeys, hams, and pies for our clients, so they may share in this national celebration.
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Hart Man House
Be a Part of the Giving Season Traditionally, Thanksgiving is a time to sit with family, feast on a nicely prepared turkey dinner and give thanks for all that we have. To some, however, these are the times where low-income families feel the burden of not having enough money to provide for their family.
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HeartChase
A Race to the Finish Line with the American Heart Association’s HeartChase HeartChase is almost here! Get your game on with the American Heart Association’s HeartChase event set to take place on Sunday, November 20. Join and team or form a team and uncover clues; solve puzzles and complete challenges in this new community wide competition. It will be a race to the finish line, as teams will be playing games similar to shows like The Amazing Race and Minute to Win It.
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The REP Ends the 2011 Season with The Graduate The Graduate, adapted for the stage by Terry Johnson and based on the novel by Charles Webb and the screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry will land at the REP on Friday November 18 for a limited run. The Graduate opens on Friday, November 18, with an Opening Night Gala at 7 p.m. and curtain at 8 p.m. Opening Night Gala is sponsored by The Elaine Benson Family with food sponsored by RSVP Catering and wine by Engelmann Cellars.
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Art
November Fine Craft Show The City of Santa Clarita invites community members to attend the November Fine Craft Show, held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 12 and 13 at Old Orchard Park, located at the corner of Lyons Avenue and Avenida Rotella. Join fellow community members and art enthusiasts and shop for fine hand-crafted items and one-of-a-kind gifts, including intricate and colorful hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, woodwork, ceramics and more.
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Troop 499
Central Park Beautification Project by Eagle Candidate It’s amazing how the recognition of one Eagle Project in this valley can lead to another opportunity to help the community of Santa Clarita. After reading about one of Troop 499’s Eagle Projects, a reader of The Magazine of Santa Clarita sought the help of the Troop for a community project sponsored by the Rotary Club. The club wanted to improve the Community Gardens at Central Park. Sasha Rettke of Troop 499 took this opportunity to work with the Rotary Club and show off his leadershi... Read More >>
Mayor's Walk
City Hosts Second Annual Mayor’s Walk If you’ve been looking for a less-intense opportunity to participate in the annual Santa Clarita Marathon and a chance to shake hands with City of Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean and the City Council, then the Second Annual Mayor’s Walk is for you. Families, church groups, youth clubs and troops, and other community organizations are invited to participate in a fitness-inspired 3-mile walk on Sunday, November 6 at 7:15 a.m. as part of the annual Santa Clarita Marathon events.
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The Nucracker
SC Ballet Company Presents The Nutcracker Ballet The Santa Clarita Ballet is proud to present their 16th annual performance of the Nutcracker ballet, a classic holiday tradition enjoyed by Santa Clarita families and those who support cultural arts programming in SCV. World-known guest artists will join the cast of the Santa Clarita Ballet’s accomplished Company and Academy dancers. Sharing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy will be Ashley Francis Hofmann (evening performances) and Annia Hildago (matinee performances).
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OTNA
Old Town Newhall By now most of you have heard of Old Town Newhall and many of you have attended one or more of our numerous events such as Thursdays at Newhall with the Art Walk, Farmers Market, and Senses. Our annual events include the Cinco de Mayo celebration, Old Town Newhall’s Car Show, the 4th of July Parade, Pow Wow, Zombie March, and the Holiday MetroLink Toy Train with the Spark of Love Toy Drive. We have events for all seasons.
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Veterans
Celebrate and Remember Veterans Day is fast approaching and this year is unique... it is on 11/11/11 at 11 a.m. We are also only seven years away from the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day (Veterans Day). Please join us at the Veterans Historical Plaza at Newhall Avenue and Market Street on Friday, November 11 at 11 a.m. to honor our Military.
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New articles...
Cover Story 1
Hit the Road (Jack) to the Hyatt Valencia For Cabaret & Cabernet to benefit the Santa Clarita Master Chorale On the cover representing the Cabaret and Cabernet to benefit the Santa Clarita Master Chorale are members David Ewart, Leslie Garman, Marybeth Margrave and John Fairbanks. Our talented chorale singers will be serving up two whole decades of music this year. From Mona Lisa and Mack the Knife to music of the Drifters and the Beatles, we will be celebrating the birth of rock and roll and beyond.
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Cover Story 2
Boys & Girls Club Brings 12 Days of Christmas One of our cover story features the 9th annual Festival of Trees benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of SCV, which will take place November 12 through November 23 at the Westfield Valencia Town Center between The Patios and Sears. A special preview event for sponsors, VIP guests, media and anyone who wants to get the first look at the fabulous array of holiday trees and other décor, will be held on Friday, November 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $20 per person.
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Cover Story 3
Sunset in the Vineyard Supports Operation School Bell® As the children of our community start off to school, we sometimes forget that there are children living below the poverty line in the Santa Clarita Valley. For these students, clothes for school are only a dream. Operation School Bell, the signature National Assistance League® program, provides school clothing, hygiene kits and shoes free of charge to children in need.
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Canyon Theatre Guild
A Stunning New Musical! The Canyon Theatre Guild proudly presents a West Coast United States premiere of A Christmas Carol, a new musical to raise the spirits. This stunning production is brand new to the United States, having had only two productions in this country since its release. A Christmas Carol brings the traditional atmosphere of a Dickensian Christmas to the stage in this vibrant and joyous musical. You will take a wonderful journey of discovery as you accompany the penny-pinching old miser, Ebenezer S... Read More >>
HOUSES
31st Annual Holiday Home Tour A Wonderland of Holiday Décors at Fabulous Estates For one day only, four fabulous estates will open their doors and welcome the community to tour a magnificent display of holiday splendor for the 31st annual Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, December 3. Every year generous homeowners throughout the Santa Clarita Valley share their homes to benefit Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital’s new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), scheduled for completion in late December.
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Helps Veterans and their Families Recent Census data shows the Santa Clarita Valley’s civilian veteran population is well over 10,000. Another report reveals the area is home to a disproportionally high number of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, with more than 700 recent returning veterans. Many of these vets return to poor living conditions due to lack of funds for upkeep, while others return with new disabilities and don’t have the means to modify their homes. There are countless others who served years ago, b... Read More >>
City of SC
Message From the Mayor Marsha McLean Greetings! Here it is already November. I wanted to give you a look at some of the things we’ve been working on and what’s new and exciting at City Hall. If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to get involved with the Santa Clarita Marathon, but running isn’t your speed, you are cordially invited to join me and members of the Santa Clarita City Council on Sunday, November 6 at 7:15 a.m. for the Second Annual Mayor’s Walk.
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Help
Laughs to Help Homeless As winter temperatures make their way to the SCV, many of Santa Clarita’s hungry and needy will be lining up outside Santa Clarita’s only homeless shelter on December 1. Shelter staff members are preparing for another busy season as the demand for local homeless services continues to climb each year.
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