The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Foundation Ask your neighbors to rattle off a list of the reasons they’ve chosen to live in the Santa Clarita Valley, and chances are you’ll hear things like, “safety,” and “the low crime rate.” Many of us choose to raise our families here largely because of the safe environment that contributes to our community’s high quality of life.
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Women
A Celebration of Inspiration and Empowering Women As we walked into the building, we were greeted by the sounds of a violinist playing Bach. Elegant food graced the hors d’oeuvres table and platters of delicious appetizers, wine and champagne were served to guests. The wonderful sounds of Phil Parlapiano served as a backdrop for the event. It was a night where empowered women, photographers and writers came to shine.
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Art
SCAA Artists Take Tops in Simi Valley Show Two members of the Santa Clarita Artists’ Association (SCAA) walked away with top awards at the October 24th Simi Valley Art Show’s awards ceremony. “This is just fabulous,” said Olga Kaczmar, SCAA President “We know them as dedicated, accomplished painters and we’re so proud of them.”
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American Association of University Women
AAUW Introduces Speaker Series AAUW’s first program for the year spotlighted Ellie Laks, director of The Gentle Barn. Ellie explained how this non-profit organization rescues abused farm animals, rehabilitates them and connects their stories of survival and healing to the personal experiences of at-risk, inner-city and special needs children.
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High High School
Hart's Show Choir Usher in the Holidays William S. Hart High School’s nationally award winning show choir will once again usher in the holiday season with its annual Winter Concert which will be held Tuesday, December 14 and Wednesday, December 15 at 7 p.m. in the Hart High Auditorium. All four Show Choir groups, Sound Vibrations, Hartbreakers, Hart ‘n Soul, and Sweethearts will perform traditional and contemporary holiday music which will be sure to get everyone into the spirit of the season.
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Circle of Hope
Celebrating New Year’s Eve in the SCV…Vegas Style! Circle of Hope New Year’s Gala Take a step back in time to the 1950’s and join Elvis, become a part of the Rat Pack, and dance the night away, all for a good cause. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Casino Circle of Hope on December 31 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Whether it is blackjack, poker or even craps, there is something for everyone.
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The Shoe Project: Wear it, Recycle it, Transform it! Come visit the shoe art beginning December 2 through the rest of the year. Twelve artists were selected to have their individual art shoes featured in various businesses in Newhall. Come down and find all twelve. Discover additional shoe creations displayed throughout the Art Walk.
SCV Child & Family Center Foundation Unveils Donor Wall of Honor This week at its annual installation of new board officers, Child and Family Center Foundation of Santa Clarita Valley unveiled a new Donor Wall to honor the generosity of major contributors. Located at the organization’s headquarters on Centre Pointe Parkway, the Donor Wall will serve as a permanent tribute engraved with names of its Lifetime Benefactors and Guardians of Hope; two important donor groups comprised of the companies, families and individuals whose giving has made it possible for... Read More >>
Help the Children
Help and Hope for the Holidays The holiday season is upon us, yet many of our friends and neighbors are not as joyful as they have been in the past. Many have lost jobs, are facing rising medical costs, and find themselves in a financially challenging situation they never imagined they would be in. In addition, many seniors are now caring for their grandchildren, which are straining their already limited budgets. These people in need are turning to Help the Children for assistance with food. Support from the community... Read More >>
On January 1, there will be a float riding down Colorado Boulevard in the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade-a float that came about by two Santa Clarita residents, Jerry and Merrie Thomsen. The beautiful 9/11 Tribute Float was designed to renew our promise as Americans to never forget that tragic day, and to celebrate America’s enduring strength as we came together as a nation. “With 2011 being the 10th anniversary of the attacks on America, we thought it would only be fitting to make a fl
A crisp, fresh autumn afternoon was the setting for the third annual Sunset in the Vineyard benefiting the programs of Assistance League Santa Clarita. Once again, Chris and Jeannie Carpenter and Tim Carpenter opened their homes to host the event focusing on the local vintners and wine growers and artisans of Santa Clarita.
A Grand Ol’ Opening at Westfield Hundreds of people attended the grand opening of the Patios at Westfield Valencia Town Center on Thursday, November 11. New stores like Bare Essentials, Williams–Sonoma, MAC, Wokcano, SEPHORA and J. David Menswear had shoppers happy all day long, with 30 retailers in the bunch. Prizes were given out to the first 200 shoppers as well.
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Publishers Note
A Note from The Publishers - Dec 2010 It seems like yesterday when we began our 46-page Mistletoe & Holly seasonal magazine, and now 20 years later, with nearly 250 pages, The Magazine of Santa Clarita has become a successful monthly publication distributed to 80,000 homes in our Valley. It is almost unimaginable that 20 years have gone by so quickly, 20 years of providing you with community stories, business profiles, expert advice, restaurant and book reviews, celebrity sightings and more. As the City has grown, so too, have we. ... Read More >>
Cover Story
Celebrating 20 Years with The Magazine of Santa Clarita In 1990, what started out as Mistletoe & Holly, a 46-page holiday magazine with a 30,000 distribution, soon turned into what we all have come to know as The Magazine of Santa Clarita, a nearly 250 page monthly publication, distributed to 80,000 homes in our Valley. Over the past 20 years, we have provided you with community news, editorial advice from the experts, restaurant reviews, profiles and much more.
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A Mix in the West Ranch Pool Hart District shares its fifth year leading the Mix It Up Day activities throughout all 15 junior high and high schools in the Santa Clarita Valley. The national event takes place November 9 each year, where faculty and students form games based on pushing students out of their comfort zones and expand their groups of friends.
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Get out your dancin’ shoes because the Dancing With Our Stars event is back! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 2, and save the date. It will be yet another spectacular event where the stars and the pros will shimmy the shake the night away. Raising nearly $80,000 in its inaugural year to a sold out crowd, last year’s Dancing With Our Stars raised even more—over $200,000 for our non-profit organizations!
The Award Winning Amadeus and New Years Eve at the REP The Repertory East Playhouse ends it’s 2010 Season with Peter Shaffer’s critically acclaimed Amadeus, sponsored by Power Auto Group of Valencia. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Academy Award for Best Film, this provocative work tells the tale of one of history’s most memorable rivalries: Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hosptial
Free Health Screenings for a Happy, Healthy Heart Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital’s mission of providing first class health care for the community goes beyond the hospital walls with quarterly “Care for Your Heart” Health Fairs. The next free community health fair is scheduled on Friday, December 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Santa Clarita Community Center in Newhall.
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A crisp, fresh autumn afternoon was the setting for the third annual Sunset in the Vineyard benefiting the programs of Assistance League Santa Clarita. Once again, Chris and Jeannie Carpenter and Tim Carpenter opened their homes to host the event focusing on the local vintners and wine growers and artisans of Santa Clarita.