The New Year is usually spent revisiting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. It seems like it was only yesterday, when our son Alex took his first steps, and now we are celebrating yet another milestone — his 21st birthday! Happy Birthday, Alex! And as we look at the growth of our community and all the changes since its birth, we are so fortunate to have provided you with city news and events for 18 of those years. It is our promise ... Read More >>
Don't Miss Out on ESCAPE's Production of The Music Man ESCAPE Theatre and over 220 talented kids and teens from the SCV will be performing “The Music Man,” January 30 through February 1, in the Hart High School Auditorium. They are performing a special field trip performance on Friday, January 30 at 4 p.m. for home schools, church groups, after-school programs and girl and boy scouts for just $8 per ticket.
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Celebrity Sightings -Jan 2009 It was a star studded 2008 as many celebrities were seen around our Valley, such as N’Sync’s Joey Fatone, comedian and actor Dave Coulier, teen heartthrobs Drake Bell and Josh Peck, “twilight’s” Taylor Lautner, along with the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Milan. And as the New Year brings new resolutions it will surely bring in the celebrities, too! Get your cameras ready, Santa Clarita!
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SCV Flim Festival
Don't Miss the Fourth Annual SCV Film Festival Showcasing Films "For All Audiences" Some of the world’s most compelling characters and stories reside in the world of independent cinema. And once a year Santa Clarita plays host to some of the best independent features, documentaries, shorts and animated films from local, regional, and international talents at the Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival.
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S.C.O.P.E
City's S.C.O.R.E Program Provides Youth Opportunity This Holiday Season The City of Santa Clarita encourages residents to give back to the local youth this holiday season by donating to the S.C.O.R.E. Program, which stands for “Supporting Children’s Opportunities in Recreational Events.” This community program relies solely upon the generous donations of City residents and businesses. It is these contributions that enable S.C.O.R.E to provide more than 100 annual scholarships to local underprivileged youth, allowing kids to enjoy the City’s m... Read More >>
Hart High School
Hart Marching Band Wins Seventh Straight State Champion Title For the seventh year in a row, Hart High’s award-winning marching band and colorguard took home the state champion title in its division at the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) championships held at Pasadena City College on December 6.
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February 14, 2009
Mystique, Romance, and Elegance A Masquerade Ball It’s quite possibly the best night of the year! Get ready to immerse yourself in elegance and mystery with the Special Kids Health & Wellness Center’s Inaugural Masquerade Ball. Join us Saturday, February 14 at 7 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, Grand Ballroom for a magical night of comedy, dance, and romance. This is a time to honor the angels in our community that serve the Special Needs Kids and Youth in the Santa Clarita Valley.
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Canyon Theatre Guild
High School Musical Rocks the Stage The Disney Channel’s smash hit musical will explode into life on the stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild beginning January 24, 2009. It’s fun, it’s fast, and it’s filled with music!
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SCV Senior Center
Senior Center's Adult Day Care a Respite for Families The doors open at 8 a.m.
Some clients are brought in via wheelchairs.
Others slowly enter walking; each escorted by a caring, helping hand.
No matter how they arrive at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Adult Day Care Center, each leaves that afternoon with a lighter heart and smile on their face.
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The stars will be coming out — literally and figuratively — on Saturday, February 21, as the SCV Senior Center Foundation hosts the 2009 Celebrity Waiter Dinner to benefit the Adult Day Care Respite Program at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center.
City Council Hopes for 2009 The New Year has finally arrived. As we welcome a new President we will also be welcoming new resolutions and new aspirations. So what’s in store for Santa Clarita?
See what our City Council Members have to say. What do you hope to accomplish for the Santa Clarita Valley in 2009?
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Cover Story
COC's Hall of Famers Our cover story this month features the 2009 College of the Canyons Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. On Thursday, January 22, COC will be honoring some of their school’s most influential athletes and coaches. The event is set to take place in the college’s newest building, the East P.E. Gymnasium.
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Enjoy a Romantic Evening in Paris Get swept away by love and romance at the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation’s “Have a Heart Sweetheart Gala” on Friday, February 13, at the Hyatt Valencia. Enjoy a “Romantic Evening in Paris” as the beautiful evening will include delicious cuisine and exciting entertainment. Dance the night away to the entertaining tunes of “Crush” an amazing eight-piece band who will perform everything from Motown to Madonna.
A New Chairman SCV Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board: Bill Kennedy On Friday, January 30, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Installation and Recognition dinner to honor Chamber board members, ambassadors and businesses that have devoted their time and services to enrich the lives of those in our community. The evening will also consist of a recognition for the past year’s Chairman of the Board and the Chamber’s accomplishments under his or her leadership. Awards will be presented to the Small, Medium and... Read More >>
Health and Wellness Fair
The SCV Chamber of Commerce to Host First Health and Wellness Fair January 31 at College of the Cany On Saturday, January 31, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its first Health and Wellness Fair. The event, which is free to the community, will be held at College of the Canyons and will take place from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. “Our goal for this Fair”, said Nancy Coulter, Event Chair, “ is to give an overview of health care programs and services offered here in our valley. Our mission is to inform, educate and promote the health care industry that Sa... Read More >>
January 21, 2009
COC's University Center to Hold January 2009 Open House The University Center is a place located on the College of the Canyons campus where you can earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees. Currently, 36 programs are offered from partner universities such as CSU Bakersfield, CSU Northridge, University of La Verne, Chapman University, UCLA Extension and National University. By bringing bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from four-year colleges and universities to the College of the Canyons campus, the U... Read More >>
Kyle Ross
Students Sell Items on eBay and Donate Proceeds to Local Fire Victims Business students at West Ranch High School have been taking their business assignment very seriously. Students are bringing in items from home to be listed on eBay for donation purposes. The school project was inspired by the students’ desire to help out the victims of the recent fires in California, such as the Sylmar and Montecito fires. One hundred percent of all profits will go to the neighboring American Red Cross to help those who suffered from the unfortunate fire... Read More >>
Fire Police MX
Local Fire and Police Departments Suit Up for Racing If there were a fire, the motocross track would be safe. If anyone tried to steal the checkered flag, they’d get a ticket. It’s the Fire Police Motocross Nationals, and both fire and police departments are out racing side by side in motocross events with their departments and families. The organization was established in 1989 by Ed Wilson, a Los Angeles County Firefighter who began racing motocross in 1987 at the California Fireman’s Olympics held at Glen Hele ... Read More >>
COC's Performing Arts Center
Acoustical Holiday Concert is a Success It was an intimate acoustical evening, where three country music artists showcased their talents in spirit of the holiday season. Country hit singer Josh Gracin, American Idol’s Phil Stacey and upcoming artist Amy Scruggs graced the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center stage at College of the Canyons in a COC Presents production in association with Go Country 105.
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It was a star studded 2008 as many celebrities were seen around our Valley, such as N’Sync’s Joey Fatone, comedian and actor Dave Coulier, teen heartthrobs Drake Bell and Josh Peck, “twilight’s” Taylor Lautner, along with the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Milan. And as the New Year brings new resolutions it will surely bring in the celebrities, too! Get your cameras ready, Santa Clarita!
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Some of the world’s most compelling characters and stories reside in the world of independent cinema. And once a year Santa Clarita plays host to some of the best independent features, documentaries, shorts and animated films from local, regional, and international talents at the Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival.
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For the seventh year in a row, Hart High’s award-winning marching band and colorguard took home the state champion title in its division at the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) championships held at Pasadena City College on December 6.
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The Disney Channel’s smash hit musical will explode into life on the stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild beginning January 24, 2009. It’s fun, it’s fast, and it’s filled with music!
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The doors open at 8 a.m.
Our cover story this month features the 2009 College of the Canyons Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. On Thursday, January 22, COC will be honoring some of their school’s most influential athletes and coaches. The event is set to take place in the college’s newest building, the East P.E. Gymnasium.
On Friday, January 30, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Installation and Recognition dinner to honor Chamber board members, ambassadors and businesses that have devoted their time and services to enrich the lives of those in our community. The evening will also consist of a recognition for the past year’s Chairman of the Board and the Chamber’s accomplishments under his or her leadership. Awards will be presented to the Small, Medium and...
If there were a fire, the motocross track would be safe. If anyone tried to steal the checkered flag, they’d get a ticket. It’s the Fire Police Motocross Nationals, and both fire and police departments are out racing side by side in motocross events with their departments and families. The organization was established in 1989 by Ed Wilson, a Los Angeles County Firefighter who began racing motocross in 1987 at the California Fireman’s Olympics held at Glen Hele
It was an intimate acoustical evening, where three country music artists showcased their talents in spirit of the holiday season. Country hit singer Josh Gracin, American Idol’s Phil Stacey and upcoming artist Amy Scruggs graced the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center stage at College of the Canyons in a COC Presents production in association with Go Country 105.