A Note from The Publishers - March 2012 March is here! The trees are budding, the warmer temperatures have arrived, and we are awakened by the promise of new beginnings. There is much to look forward to with the arrival of spring. We welcome the sunshine and look forward to yet another beautiful season in our City. Be sure and take a moment to enjoy the beauty, the colors and the renewed spirits of spring and all that it has to offer. It is an exciting month as March is packed with many fun events in our Valley. It is al... Read More >>
There’s just something special about this band. Be it their soothing tunes or their downright passionate performances, they play with heart, soul and an honesty unlike any other. You may recognize the band, as they have been seen throughout our town performing at local venues as well as community events. They are talented musicians with hearts of gold. They are…August Rising.
The REP to Honor Local Vets with WWI Drama Journey’s End This international multi-award winning production of R.C. Sherriff’s masterpiece Journey’s End is a must see. Based on the author’s own experience in the trenches, this gripping tale about ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances celebrates humor and courage, engaging audiences with a compelling insight of how in the face of adversity, the human spirit will always triumph.
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Relay for Life
Kicking Off American Cancer Society's Relay For Life To kick off Relay 2012, the American Cancer Society is planning a Relay For Life Cancer Survivor Breakfast at Robinson Ranch Golf Club. It will be held on Thursday, March 22. This kick off event is being planned to honor men and women cancer survivors. It will be filled with inspiration and encouragement for all who have received a cancer diagnosis.
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Canyon Theatre Guild
Barefoot In The Park and Anne of Green Gables Bring in the Spring at the CTG The New York Times has called Barefoot In The Park “A bubbling, rib-tickling comedy” and the Canyon Theatre Guild’s production promises to keep audiences laughing from beginning to end. This Neil Simon comedy centers on newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter who move into their new apartment in a five story walk-up building in Greenwich Village. Paul is a straight-arrow lawyer and Corie is a free spirit who wants to keep life spontaneous. The apartment is too expensive, needs paint, has ba... Read More >>
November 10
ZOE Rescue Walk: Taking Steps to Fight Human Trafficking This year, there will be several charitable walks across Southern California dedicated to raising funds and supporting those suffering from diseases. For victims of cancer, multiple sclerosis and AIDS, these walks provide not only much needed financial help, but they also raise awareness and create a sense of community support.
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On The Town
A Record Breaking Year Nearly 250 people gathered at Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Awards Luncheon, held on Saturday, February 11. The awards luncheon took place at the beautiful Skirball Cultural Center’s Ahmanson Ballroom in Los Angeles.
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H & R Block
Over 20 H&R Block Offices Pitch In for Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry and Grace Resource Center During the Month of March Drop Off Five Non-perishable Foods at Your H&R Block Office, and receive a $20 discount on your next tax preparation. During the month of March, all Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley associates at over 20 H&R Block locations will join forces with the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry and Grace Resource Center to help alleviate and empower residents in these areas, who are struggling to make ends meet.
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April 10
Be Sure and Vote! City Council Elections-Tuesday, April 10 Get out and vote, Santa Clarita! The City of Santa Clarita will be conducting the City Council election on Tuesday April 10, to elect two council members for a term of four years each. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m., so get out and vote and make your voice heard. The following individuals are confirmed candidates in the City’s City Council election: TimBen Boydston, Laurie Ender, Robert C. Kellar, Ed Colley and Jon Hatami.
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The Kids are Out…Almost! While June is still three months away, now is the time parents start scheduling their children’s summer activities. Don’t miss out on chance to help the early bird catch the worm!
The March issue of The Magazine of Santa Clarita will focus on the business owners who specialize in making their customer’s homes beautiful, inside and out.
Bringing Kindle Ranch to Life Our Cover Story 1 We are pleased to feature Kindle Ranch on the cover of this issue. (L-R) Alison Boring, Eva Payne and Trina Harrison. Imagine a fully accessible, green inspired residential camp for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities and non-profit organizations serving special needs campers, and you’ve just brought the idea of Kindle Ranch to life.
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We are pleased to feature some of the participants at this year’s California Youth Chess League’s SuperStates Scholastic State Championship on the cover of this issue. (L-R) clockwise around the board: Lleyton Chan, Gregory Salazar, Alex Buckley, Joshua Chan, Benjamin Buckley, Ava Kirchmann, Anthony Kirchmann, Mateo Vasquez.
A Day of Inspiration at COC’s Women’s Conference - Our Cover Story 3 We are pleased to feature the committee of the College of the Canyons Women’s Conference on the cover of this issue. Standing (L-R) Debbie Sall, Shamrian Rogers, Linda Maricle, Deborah Rio, Diane Fiero, Julianna Mosier and Cathy Ritz. Sitting (L-R) Kari Soffa, Catherine Grooms, and Linda Clark College of the Canyons is inviting women from across the Santa Clarita Valley to participate in an inspirational, hands-on day of information and support designed to empower attendees to successfully ma... Read More >>
Taste of the Town
Child & Family Center's Taste of the Town to Celebrate "Food, Glorious Food," Wine and Ale Spring is just around the corner and it’s time for everyone to mark their calendars to attend Santa Clarita’s perfect combination of fun and fundraising, Child & Family Center’s Taste of the Town on Sunday, May 6 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Now in its 24th year, this annual community highlight was recently voted “Best Charity Event in the SCV” for the second year in a row by a poll of local residents.
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KHTS
The Third Annual KHTS Home and Garden Show KHTS Radio presents our third annual KHTS Home and Garden Show, brought to you by the Santa Clarita Family of Water Suppliers at the Valencia Hyatt on Saturday, March 31 and Sunday April 1. This year, KHTS has added the annual Santa Clarita Emergency Expo in partnership with the City of Santa Clarita and Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in the Hyatt parking lot on Saturday, March 31.
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Chamber
Are you Ready for Some Golf? 28th Annual Golf Tournament With spring comes the season of Golf and the SCV Chambers highly anticipated 28th Annual Oak Tree Classic. This year the event will be held on Monday, April 23 at TPC Valencia, and we are honored to have Chiquita Canyon as our title sponsor once again.
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Ken Pulskamp
Message from the City Manager Ken Pulskamp Hello! Crime in the City is down. Use of our libraries is up. Building permits have increased. Sales tax revenue is up. I believe these early indicators mean that 2012 will be a good year for Santa Clarita. At City Hall, we are, as always, busy helping to make Santa Clarita an amazing place to live, work and play.
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Vet's Nite Out Fundraiser! Dick “Tarzan” Jeffrey, Chairman of “Back to the War Zone”, invites you to join his non-profit veterans fundraiser on Thursday, March 29 at the Route 66 Classic Grill at 18730 Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening will be dedicated to honoring members of our community who served our country during World War II.
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Last year, élite Magazine kicked off their very own élite Ultimate Awards, honoring our very own in Santa Clarita. Get ready to nominate the best of the best, The Ultimate, once again.