Dining, Arts & Entertainment

That’s Amore, where everyone enjoys the finest authentic and freshly prepared Italian foods.  Relax in a warm and friendly atmosphere surrounded by the aromas of the Sicily, Roma and Tuscany.  We start with the freshest and finest natural ingredients cooked to perfection with passion and Amore.  Everyone is treated as our honored guests. 

College of the Canyons has been awarded a four-year grant totaling $3 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF).  The grant establishes the California Regional Consortium for Engineering Advances in Technical Education (CREATE) Renewable Energy Regional Center, and will create and expand courses and workforce training programs to help address the high demand for renewable energy technicians throughout the state.

Even though Irish author Bram Stoker published Dracula over a hundred years ago, the novel continues to be incredibly influential in this day and age.  And with the popularity of shows like HBO’s True Blood, ABC’s The Gates or the CW’s The Vampire Diaries, you can’t help but join in on this vampire craze.  Not only have vampires made their way in our homes, but the popularity on the big screen with movies like The Twilight Saga have created a buzz for quite some time.  Young and old, vampire enthusiasts eagerly wait for their new movie to be released or television show to come be aired.  It’s quite a phenomenon.

Americans have embraced sushi in the same way the Japanese have embraced baseball, purely and whole-heartedly.
In a time where Japanese cuisine is a regular part of American dining, going to the same old place can get rather old.  So what is a diner suppose to do?  Settle with the “norm?”  Well Santa Clarita, I am happy to say the answer is No!

Wow, the response to my column has been tremendous, and I would like to thank everyone for the feedback.  I received lots of great comments from both sides.  Oh, and the constant ribbing I am getting from a lot of people at work, makes this even more fun.  So now I would like to share an “Internet dating experience,” my first Internet date.  I was just browsing the Internet one day in a Galaxy far, far away when a pop up said, “Try this dating site for free!”

It used to be: Boy meets girl.  He sees her from across the room and decides right then and there that he has to meet her.  Perhaps it’s the way she smiles, or carries herself?  Maybe there’s something in her laugh, or a special glint in her eye?  It could even be the way she touches her hair (FYI: It’s a psychological fact that a woman will often touch, play with or adjust her hair when she knows she’s being watched by an interested man).  He either crosses the room or finds a mutual friend for an introduction.  A conversation ensues and, before parting, phone numbers are exchanged and plans are made to get together for a “date.”

On August 2, 2010, the Santa Clarita Emblem Club #459 celebrated their 40th birthday.  President, Lady Sharon England of Santa Clarita and Vice President, Joyce Sheets, a resident of Agua Dulce, welcomed the celebrants.  There were photos and remembrances of past years on display for the enjoyment of members and their guests.  Emblem members are involved in charity fundraising events throughout the year.  They provide scholarships for students, holiday food baskets for needy families, support the Hearing Dog Program, and contribute to many worthwhile charities.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to do stand up comedy?  If you ever made someone laugh, then you got a little taste of my world.  It is the most wonderful, scary, and exhilarating experience in the world.  In October, we will be starting up our next comedy workshop.
It will be for aspiring comedians, as well as people who just want to improve their confidence, and public speaking.  It can also be a Walter Mitty adventure for any of you who just want to try it once. 

Fillmore & Western Railway Co. is celebrating their eighth year of producing “Search For the Headless Horseman” Family Dinner Trains.  These special family dinner trains are schedule for October 15, 17, 22, 24 and 29.  During the a 45-minute train ride to “Ichabog,” private pumpkin patch, passengers feast on a BBQ dinner, then after arrival, will hop on the hayride to “Search for the Headless Horseman.”

Don’t cook tonight!  Sisley has so many options for your convenience.  School or busy work schedules?  Simply call for curbside pickup and we will run your order out to your car!  We are also binging back our in house market; Sisley favorites; frozen soups and entrees to purchase for your convenience!  Don’t cook!  Just call or purchase your cooked meals for your freezer!

It’s like taking a bite of heaven.   Each cupcake is beautiful to the eye and pleasing to the taste buds.  Rich and decadent, moist and fresh….definitely out of this world.   Impress your loved ones or guests with delectable treats from Kupcake Kitchen, or take a moment to spoil yourself with a cupcake or two and indulge.

The second annual Taste of Italy Los Angeles, an evening of Italian and Italian American cuisine, wine and culture to benefit the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles will take place on October 16 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 424 North Main Street in Los Angeles.  Featuring dozens of the region’s best restaurants, wineries, artisanal gastronomical delights and top entertainment, the inaugural Taste of Italy delighted Italians and Italophiles alike, not to mention the “foodies.”

The Sierra Hillbillies Square & Round Dance Club celebrated 43 years of teaching, dancing, and promoting our American folkdance in the Santa Clarita Valley with a dance on September 10. There were over five squares on the floor enjoying the calls by John Reitmajer and round dance cues by Cindy Mower; the club dances the second Friday each month at the SCV Senior Center.

Tired of the usual run of the mill Angus beef burgers with the usual toppings?  Break away from the box and elevate your taste buds to the next level by trying Origami Burger & Bar’s Kobe beef burgers.  The exquisite taste and texture of the Kobe beef patties marinated in our secrete sauce will have you shouting out “This is the best damn burger I had in my life!”

“That’s Amore” formerly Bella Cucina has new owners Joseph and Mary Hamzeinejad.  They re-opened just a short time ago and offer the same quaint décor and are still as lovely as it always was inside.  The same great Italian food the community has come to love is still served perfectly to order! Mary does put a little extra touch to make the food special though! 

Hey there loyal readers!  This month at J.R.’s Comedy Club we have one of our most requested comedians, Bobby Collins.  Bobby became famous from hosting VH-1’s Comedy Spotlight.  He took over the show from Rosie O’Donnell.  He has become an all time favorite on the KLOS five o’clock funnies.  He will be at J.R.’s for three big shows on September 3 and 4.

“Not even possible.”  It’s what I said to the owner of Kelly’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant who was convinced he could get me to actually enjoy eating underwater creatures.  The first dish that was brought out besides the delectable brown sugar-enriched bread sticks was a fresh Atlantic salmon filet topped with a creamy bay shrimp sauce.  I couldn’t help but relish in the tender, mouth-watering filet cooked to perfection.  My initial supposition was clearly proven wrong once but who knew it would happen again with their jumbo prawn scampi sautéed with garlic, white wine, tomatoes and herbs, all served with the perfect complement of basmati rice.

Theme Park to Host 5K Race and 1K Kids-Grandparents Walk to Benefit SCV Senior Center and Kiwanis of the SCV. Six Flags Magic Mountain and its thrill-seeker mascot, Mr. Six, are inviting runners of all ages and ability levels to the Valencia theme park on Sunday, October 3, for a special benefit 5K Race and 1K Kids-Grandparents Walk co-produced by the SCV Senior Center Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of the SCV.
“This is an awesome opportunity for everyone to enjoy the rare chance to run through Magic Mountain, then stay and play for the rest of the day,” said John Oakes, the 5K/1K committee chairman and vice president of human resources for Boston Scientific.