Dining, Arts & Entertainment

With the holiday season now behind us, we wanted to say thank you to all of the SCV businesses that hired Star Spangled Comedy for their entertainment.  As the only locally owned comedy company in Santa Clarita, we love keeping business and dollars in our local economy – this is our community, too!  Remember, it’s not just holiday parties that are perfect for comedy – a comedian will make any company event a fun day or night. 

At Mojito’s we serve the most delicious Caribbean and Cuban flair cuisine for lunch or dinner.  Enjoy the warm atmosphere that prevails there.  Dine in cozy surroundings enhanced by their impeccable service.  You will enjoy an affordable menu for light or hearty eating.  Choose from mouthwatering steak dishes, seafood and chicken entrees, and much more including appetizers, salads, entrées and deliciously prepared desserts.

There’s a laid back “vacation” spot located in the River Oaks Shopping Center.  It’s called Kona Crisp but don’t be fooled, it’s not a coffee shop or a traditional Hawaiian restaurant.

New Year’s Eve!  This will be our 11th New Year’s Eve party and J.R.’s Comedy Club, and this year we have outdone ourselves.  Every year we bring in the New Year with two huge parties inside Marie Callender’s.

While entertaining your loved ones this season, we at Savoring Thyme thought it would be nice to share a holiday favorite with all of you.  Have a wonderful holiday and hope to see you in the new year!

Canyon High School Swim Team is looking for your support.  On Sunday, December 7.  From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. the team will be holding their 1st Annual Pancake Breakfast in the parking lot of Santa Clarita Lanes on Soledad.

The season is starting to take shape at the site of Henry Mayo’s 28th Annual Holiday Home Tour Gala, a stunning 10,000 square foot Sand Canyon estate that will host an expected 250 guests during the popular event on December 5, 2008.

Instead of hiring another boring DJ or band for your company party this holiday season – give everyone a laugh to close out the year with a world-renowned comedian!  Star Spangled Comedy is owned by SCV resident Stephen Thomas, a comedian with over 10 years of experience and numerous television credits.  “It’s been a tough year, let’s laugh it off and get started making 2009 great!” says Thomas, who has performed thousands of shows literally across the globe.  With thousands of private parties and satisfied clients over the past decade, Thomas will provide you with clean, clever entertainment that will have your co-workers rolling in the aisles!

On Saturday, November 8, Santa arrived at the Westfield Valencia Town Center!  Over 200 children and their parents enjoyed a delicious breakfast with Santa.  The tasty breakfast was all courtesy of B.J.’s Restaurant. 

Communities across the globe will be joining in The Compassionate Friends
 12th Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting on December 14, 2008.  The Worldwide Candle Lighting is in memory of all children.  The Santa Clarita Chapter of Compassionate Friends will be hosting their annual Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony at the Canyon Country Park in Canyon Country, at 6:30 p.m., on Sunday December 14, 2008.  Please come and join us as we honor the memories of our children, siblings and grandchildren.

After the Old Town Newhall Holiday Parade, come to Heritage Junction and tour inside the Historical Homes and Train Station.
We will have live local bands, Showdown Performing Arts Program, 
Animal Blessings and a special visit by Santa Claus!

I recently received an email from a man who asked how he could meet someone in this area without joining singles’ organizations or going to clubs.  As I pondered my response, I thought about why we all feel the need to pair off - again.  What motivates us?  It occurred to me that defining our reasons for dating can determine success or failure. 

When times are tough, many people turn to the basics in life.  Perhaps nothing is more basic than those things that nourish: family, good friends, food and wine. This holiday season families can still enjoy holiday traditions that focus on the simpler pleasures.  Even if you’re scaling back, Vino 100 can help make the holidays special.

Ivonne and Rolando Verdecia were getting tired of driving to West Los Angeles and Hollywood for their fine dining fix.   So, after decades of combined experience in the food service industry, they ventured out on their own, opening Mojito Caribbean Cuisine on September 29, 2004.

This month’s review, indeed, was a treat for our entire staff.  Shelly Maddocks, personal chef and owner of Savoring Thyme exhibited her artistry and culinary skills to the staff of The Magazine by catering lunch in our office earlier this month.  With her goal of  “impressing” us, Shelly and Mona Sheppard (a party planner who works with Shelly to stage events) accomplished what they set out to do.

With end-of-the-year parties fast approaching for companies around our beautiful valley, hire your entertainment from right around the corner.  Star Spangled Comedy is owned by SCV resident Stephen Thomas, a comedian with over 10 years of experience and numerous TV credits.  “All of my comedy is organically grown right here in Santa Clarita; no pesticides, additives, or preservatives,” says a grinning Thomas. 

Changes Made in Compliance with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards

The City of Santa Clarita recently completed the Playground Upgrades Project at Canyon Country Park in Canyon Country.  The Playground Upgrades Project included the replacement of play equipment and a resurfacing of the ground areas to ensure that the Canyon Country Park was up-to-date and in ordinance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.  The upgrades to the park included removing and replacing the existing play equipment and installing new resilient surfacing, fencing, benches, litter receptacles and new sand.  In addition, the Canyon Country Park added numerous shade canopies around the play areas.