On the Town

As part of our continuing community enrichment and outreach, Golden Oak proudly sponsored “Jazz in the Afternoon”, which comprised an 18-piece professional jazz band.  Their first public appearance was a bona fide hit as they took the stage at the West Ranch High School Theater on Saturday December 10.

The results are in! 1,742 happy students from all of the elementary and junior high schools in Santa Clarita, are now wearing new clothes and shoes provided by Assistance League Santa Clarita funding. For fourteen evenings, volunteer members were on hand to help the families of children in need shop for school clothes at Kohl’s and receive gift cards for Payless Shoes. “Some of the stories of families we helped this year really tugged at your heart and solidified why we do what we do!!  We are all making the difference by reaching out to others.” said President, Mel Johnson.

Creative Years Preschool had the local Fire Department 104 to come by and talk to the children about safety and in case there is an emergency what would a fire fighter look like when they come to help. 

Community members, friends and family gathered at the grand-opening ceremony and ribbon cutting at Marston’s Restaurant on Tuesday November 20. 

Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley Presents $8,000 Donation to Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center. On November 21, 2011 Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley presented a check to the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center in the amount of $8,000. 

The Ladies’ Club at TPC at Valencia held a member’s Rally for the Cure golf tournament on December 4, 2011, in support of Susan G. Komen.  Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.

Saugus High School Associated Student Body brought in 14 tons of snow for students to enjoy on the last regular day of school before finals next week. 

On Tuesday, December 13, members of Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley presented a check to the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital NICU and Shiela R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center in the amounts of $8, 333 and $7,500.  The money is a donation from the Wine Affair... Sip, Stroll & Savor the Sounds event held on October 16, 2011.

With help from local organizations, the Newhall Community Center hosted a holiday party as a celebratory finale to the Citywide annual toy drive.  The event featured a musical performance from the Community Center Youth Choir, arts and crafts, along with a special visit with Santa Claus. 

On November 28, 2011 Soroptimist of Santa Clarita Valley presented a check to Circle of Hope in the amount of $5,500.  This donation was a portion of the proceeds gained during their 8th Annual “ Bras for a Cause 2011… Denim and Diamond Hoedown” fundraiser held on October 2, 2011 at the Tournament Players Club in Valencia.

On Thursday December 8, 2011, the San Fernando Valley Veterans Employment Committee (SFV/VEC) hosted part two of the annual Operation Holiday at the American Legion Post 176 located at 602 Pico Street in San Fernando.
The VEC provides San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valley veterans and their families with employment related assistance and supportive services throughout the year.  Operation Holiday is another way the VEC honors our local veterans.