Dining, Arts & Entertainment

Barely a month old, Newhall Refinery is already the talk of the town, complete with an energetic atmosphere and effervescent vibe.  Owners Simon and Shannon Mee, also owners of the Egg Plantation, are there to greet you with a smile, alongside restaurant manager, Alex Mclaughlin.  With reclaimed oak and beechwood and adorned with wrought iron hardware, Newhall Refinery’s look and feel is truly one of a kind in the Santa Clarita Valley. 

Grab a towel and take a ride on the Santa Clarita Transit Beach Bus to one of the most popular beach destinations in Los Angeles. Open to all ages, Santa Clarita Transit is offering affordable weekend bus rides to Santa Monica Beach starting Saturday, June 8, through Sunday, September 1 2013.
“Going to the beach is a favorite pastime during the summer and we’re excited to offer residents an opportunity to use public transportation to travel to Santa Monica,” said Transit Manager Adrian Aguilar. “With the Beach Bus, beach goers will enjoy a comfortable ride with friends and family, and save money on gas and parking. There’s even room for beach balls, chairs, coolers and surfboards.”

Simple and delicious.  Unique and affordable.  High quality foods and full of flavor. Once you try Rustic Eatery, you will be addicted.  While owner Min Han has already made his name in this valley with the popular Fish Tail Grill in Valencia, over the last six months he has continued to serve up delicious flavors at Rustic Eatery, a truly perfect place to casually dine and enjoy a good meal. 
Each meal is inspired by different cultures of the world, combining the freshest ingredients, daily. 

Nothing says “End of School-Year Celebration” like a little extra money for school programs.  At least Wendy’s thinks so.  The local quick-service chain stepped up their school fundraising initiatives through a contest to help PTAs end the year with a little extra money they didn’t expect.
The Wendy’s of Santa Clarita PTA FUNdraising Contest was the first school fundraising event of its kind in Santa Clarita.  The contest started with the idea of a typical “restaurant night” and then was extended over a six week period.  The result was a spike in funds for local schools. 

Plan now for Concerts in the Park July Performers

Queen Nation
An amazing tribute to one of rocks greatest show bands, Queen.  Queen Nation is a picturesque re-creation of vintage Queen.  Lead vocalists Joe or Gregory capture Freddy Mercury’s voice and mannerisms complemented by the perfect look and sound of Mike on guitar doing the Brian May riffs.

A community is only as strong as its people and Wendy’s of Santa Clarita is starting the summer off right by getting out of the restaurant, rolling up their sleeves and meeting the people that make our town a special place.  You may have recently seen the Wendy’s team serving volunteers at The SCV Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament or SCV Relay for Life.  And if you hit a high school football game this September, you’re sure to see Wendy’s at the games to support our local schools.  They will round out the year as a key sponsor and participant in Light the Night at Bridgeport Park to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

What constitutes a product even being called ‘yogurt’? Simple: the words “live and active cultures.” The living organisms Streptococcus Thermophilus and Lactobacillus Bulgaricus usher the pasteurized milk from the ‘milk’ stage to the ‘yogurt’ stage during fermentation. The basic food, milk, is actually transformed into a healthier, more beneficial food. The National Yogurt Association (NYA) has an exemplary program called the “LAC Seal” Program (Live & Active Cultures).

Pho Sure is proud to announce that it will be hosting its annual eating competition on July 20 at 3:30 p.m.  This year’s food choice is Shrimp Spring Rolls.
What: Spring Rolls eaten in 10 minutes.
Where: Pho Sure Valencia, located at 23876 Copper Hill Drive in Valencia.

Father’s Day poses as just the perfect occasion to express feelings of gratitude and thankfulness to every dad in the world.  The day was primarily nationalized in the honor of all good fathers, who contribute as much to the family as a mother, in their own ways.
The history of Father’s Day dates back to 1909, in Spokane, Washington.  Sonora Smart Dodd, being the first to solicit the idea of having an official Father’s Day, was listening to a Mother’s Day sermon, at the Central Methodist Episcopal Church. 

A very surprised Cheryl Wasserman received the 2012-2013 Zontian of the Year award from Zonta Club of SCV at the club’s May business meeting.  The award is normally presented at the club’s installation dinner, but Wasserman will be out of town and committee members who would make the presentation will be out of town for the club’s June meeting, prompting a surprise presentation this month.
Wasserman was nominated for the honor by two Zontians and was selected from a field of three nominees by a committee composed of former Zontian of the Year honorees.

Let me start this by telling you about my last month’s Starbucks date.  She was a very unique woman, and I think her ex-boyfriend was nuts to break up with her.  I guess he needed his space, and splitting up was the only way for him to get it.  The date went great.  We really got along great.  It had been a long time since I connected with someone this well.  We talked and talked for hours, and I was starting to feel an attraction to her.  Obviously you can tell I think she is pretty special. 

Have you heard the good news?  Tilted Kilt Valencia now offers daily lunch specials!  Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. come enjoy one of our daily food specials for $6.99, while hanging out with your favorite kilt girl!  Talk about a bargain!
Monday: Chicken Tender Wrap - Lightly breaded chicken breast tenders served “naked” or tossed in one of our three wing sauces (TK Signature, Tilted, or Kilt Burner) with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing in a jalapeno tortilla!  One of my personal favorites!

Five College of the Canyons students will travel to Nicaragua in June as part of a literacy delegation with the Santa Clarita Valley International Program (SCVIP) in order to complete a global collaboration project for needy families living in an impoverished community near Granada.
 The delegation, which includes members of COC student-run organizations Alpha Mu Gamma (AMG), Associated Student Government (ASG) and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), will also be collecting donations in order to provide students at Miravalle School with school supplies, which can be costly for most families.

Tipping rewards those who provide useful services that make your life easier and more enjoyable.  Be discreet when you tip, and be generous--you’ll be remembered long after your departure and welcomed back enthusiastically.
Factor in your own financial circumstances.  There are high ends and low ends to the range of acceptable tips.  But you can’t go breaking the bank just to pay for good service, so knowing your capability is primary.

One of the first things you’ll think about after you’ve gotten engaged (beyond the dress of course) is find your wedding venue.  Once you have the right spot, all the rest of those wedding day details should fall into place.  What should you look for in your reception site?  Keep these helpful hints top in mind.
When choosing your reception site, you’ll want to love the look and feel of the space itself, and you’ll want to be sure that the venue is the perfect size to accommodate your guests gracefully as your wedding day unfolds.  To get started, choose several top venues you’re interested in or have your wedding planner help you create a list of your best options. 

There are so many situations where you may need to arrange for catering.  Santa Clarita has used our delivery services for years and we appreciate our loyal customers. 

The other day I was at the mall walking aimlessly, like I always do when I go there.  I really enjoy going in shops and just browsing.  Now a lot of you might be thinking that the mall could be a great place to meet someone.  I am sure it is true for some, but I have never had any such luck there, until now. 

Over the past 22 years, the name Telly’s has become synonymous with great breakfast and burgers for the Santa Clarita community with the original Telly’s Charburgers.
As some of you are aware, Telly’s has expanded to the Castaic area with the addition of Telly’s Drive-In, with it’s beautiful 3600 square foot building sitting right off the 5 freeway between Parker Road and Lake Hughes, ready and willing to serve any and all travelers that cross its path!