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For the May book selection, read the gothic novel, Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.  He takes you on a journey through the eyes of a boy who searches the secrets and shadows of Barcelona for a mysterious author whose book has proven to be as dangerous to own as it is impossible to forget.  Here’s what author  Stephen King had to say about the scary, erotic and touching novel:

Twenty-four Santa Clarita Valley movers and shakers were presented at a gala paparazzi party last month to announce the nominees for the 2007 SCV Man and Woman of the Year.

It was less than a decade ago when Lauren Caldaronello, Valencia, cheered and competed on the Hart High School Cheerleading Squad as a team captain.  

Spring is upon us.  As the weather begins to warm up, our thoughts begin to turn to what the great outdoors holds for us.  April is a great month for enjoying all our City has to offer; learning how to be prepared and taking in local cultural events in Santa Clarita.  This spring, there is a wide array of programs available to you and your family.

Most people visit a mall to shop, eat or socialize.  Then there are those who realize the benefits of walking and believe in the statistic that 30 minutes of walking a day adds 1.3 healthy years to your life compared with people who have low activity levels.

Katy and Brad Sceney, tennis pros at The Paseo Club in Valencia have a love/love kind of passion for the popular sport and each other.  The couple met on the court five years ago, married and spread the love of the sport, techniques and strategies to all of their students as they teach six days a week each.

If you have an itch to gamble or just love the fast-paced glamorous atmosphere inside of a casino, look no further.  Mark your calendar for the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital first annual Casino Royale party.  The event will benefit the emergency and trauma services at the hospital.  What better excuse could there be to play blackjack, roulette, craps and Texas hold ‘em?

Grand illusions, transformations, a disappearing banana, multiplying flowers, mentalism exercises, linking rings and a dancing scarf were among the magic feats performed at the first annual Evening of Magic last month benefiting the local Boys and Girls Club. 

Congratulations to amateur photographer and animal-lover, MaryLu Marsden of Saugus, the winner of the April Magazine of Santa Clarita photo contest.  Her love of Sophie, a white German Schnauzer shines through the image.  Sophie has a half-sister, Gracie who loves to wrestle, romp and sleep together with Sophie.