We are pleased to feature some of the participants of the Boys & Girls Club Benefit Auction on the cover of this issue. Featured( L-R) Teacher: Kayce McClean, Boys & Girls Club Foundation Development Director: Ronda Chobanian, Woman of the Year: Myrna Condie, Nurse: Mairead Rusch, Fireman: John Heller (Station 73), Boys & Girls Club CEO: Jim Ventress (center) Armed Forces: Staff Sgt. Morris, Sheriff: Deputy Christine Coles (top) Sheriff: Deputy Regina Yost along with some of the children fro
A Note from The Publishers - June 2012 Summertime in the Santa Clarita just doesn’t get any better. Warm days end with cool summer nights, making it the perfect time for backyard barbeques, poolside fun, taking an evening stroll or enjoying one of the many activities going on in our valley this month. One of these exciting events that will take place in June is the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s Benefit Auction, our cover story this month. This year’s Theme, “Heroes Among Us” will take place on Saturday, ... Read More >>
Vote Vote Vote
Vote for the Ultimate in Home & Garden The votes for the élite Ultimate Dining Awards have been tallied! Be sure and check out who you voted as the best of the best in dining, in our June/July issue of élite Magazine. We also asked our readers to vote for their favorites in Beauty & Fitness. Stay tuned as the votes are being counted, and winners will be announced in the August/September issue of élite Magazine.
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REP
Guests will be “Rockin’ the Rooftop” at This Year’s Summer Evening with the REP Dining, Libations and Classic 80s Rock Concert Featured on Roof of Valencia BMW. The Repertory East Playhouse will host its annual benefit, Summer Evening with the REP, on Saturday, June 23, on the rooftop of Valencia BMW, the event’s presenting sponsor. The unique venue will be host to a spectacular evening of food and libations plus an exciting concert inspired by the smash rock musical and upcoming movie “Rock of Ages,” which features iconic 80s rock music.
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Canyon Theatre Guild
Thoroughly Modern Millie is Thoroughly Fun! It’s the Roaring 20’s at the Canyon Theatre Guild and bands were getting jazzier, cars were getting snazzier and women were bobbing their hair and entering the work place. Millie Dilmount (Justine Celeste Meza) arrives in New York in search of a new life for herself, which includes marrying her boss – whoever he might be. The rules of love and social behavior were in the process of changing forever, and Millie is a part of that change.
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COC
New ETI Director Wants to Help Local Companies ‘Get LEAN’ Since his arrival at the college in 2011, John Milburn, director of the COC Employee Training Institute (ETI), has witnessed a shift in the landscape of the Santa Clarita Valley’s economically vital aerospace manufacturing industries. “Everyone in the industry is still feeling the effects of the recent economic downturn,” Milburn said. “As a result, the manufacturing industry’s prime contractors are adapting the ways they think, and insisting that their suppliers — many of which are ... Read More >>
COC
Annual ‘Meet the Grant Makers’ Event Returns to College of the Canyons The College of the Canyons Office of Grants Development will host its eighth annual ‘Meet the Grant Makers’ panel presentation and seminar event on Friday, June 8, offering Santa Clarita Valley’s non-profits an opportunity to learn how to improve their fundraising efforts and see their organizations thrive. With the participation of representatives from both The Ahmanson Foundation and Annenberg Foundation, this year’s event will be focused on helping attendees: engage in dialogue with po... Read More >>
Thousands of cowboys and cowgirls saddled up at Wild Wild West SENSES Party in Old Town Newhall on Thursday, April 19. Main Street turned into the stage for the wildest hoedown in town, as guests gathered at sundown for trick roping, line dancing, gourmet foods, bull riding, shopping and country music. Film editor Joel Cox and actor Glen Ford were also inducted into the Walk of Western Stars.
It’s that Time Again! The Third Annual Outdoor Family Movie Night The Foundation for Children’s Dental Health is holding its third Annual “Outdoor Family Movie Night” to raise funds for the local charity. The movie night, perfect for families, will be on Saturday, June 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is free to the public! You can help FCDH raise money by purchasing movie snacks, food and participating in pre- movie activities for the children. So grab the kids, blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars and support a local charity.
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City Manager
Message from the City Manager Ken Pulskamp June 2012 If you are wondering what there is to do in Santa Clarita this summer, we’ve got you covered! Whether you and your family enjoy swimming, hiking, bicycling, music, reading, shopping, or dining, you can do it all right here at home. The City’s 60 miles of off-street trails and paseos offer a beautiful and safe path across our City. More trails and connections are being added to make your non-motorized trip easy and fun.
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High Heels
Soroptimist High Heel a Thon… to Stomp Out Domestic and Dating Violence “Stomp-Out Domestic and Dating Violence” with Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley at the fourth annual High Heel a Thon! Grab whatever “heels” you choose (from flip-flops, to tennies, to four-inch platforms…even paws are welcome!) Gather on Main Street in Old Town Newhall, between Market and 6th, on Saturday morning, July 14. Put together a team with your friends or coworkers to raise your voices, and stomp your feet, to free our community from violence! A... Read More >>
Scott Spackey
Eastern Meditation Workshops Special guest, Swami Nikhilanand will be returning to the southland for another series of eastern spirituality programs for the month of June. For those who attended the March programs this is a special opportunity to deepen your understanding and practice of Divine Love Consciousness meditation. For those who missed him in March this is an opportunity to learn about an authentic Eastern spiritual path. The March programs explored the very significant topics of the true meaning and search for... Read More >>
Fathers Day
“Men Love NorthPark!” Why are men sometimes less than enthusiastic when it comes to church? Why do they often drag their feet when it comes to getting their families out the door on Sunday mornings? It’s not because they don’t love their families and strongly desire that they thrive spiritually. It’s not because they don’t know their kids and their wives could use a few really good friends and flourish in an encouraging, supportive environment. Men get it.
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Scouts
Eagle Candidate Races Against Time to Finish Project at Hart Park Executing an Eagle Leadership Service Project is the last step on one’s trail to eagle to attain the rank of Eagle in Scouting. It becomes a true test of one’s character and leadership ability. It takes months to plan the project that can all be over in a couple of hours over a weekend or two. The amount of work and effort that go into the planning stage is crucial so the execution of the project can go as smoothly as possible.
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It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the Child & Family Center’s 24th Annual Taste of the Town event, held on May 6 at the beautiful gardens of Mann Biomedical Park in Valencia. The much-anticipated and highly beneficial Taste of the Town always proves to be a community highlight, putting “fun” back into fundraising with the great amount of participation and attendance from the community.
Youth Orchestra Receives Grant from Boeing The Boeing Company’s Thomas Armfield presented a generous $8,330 grant to Emily Wong, Director of Development for the Santa Clarita Youth Orchestra Foundation, who accepted the funds on behalf of the SCVYO and Prelude Strings. As part of the ceremony, the employees of the Boeing High Desert Community were presented with an Appreciation Plaque in acknowledgement of their generous contribution.
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August 16, 2012
Nominate Your SCV Business Leaders The Magazine of Santa Clarita, along with Valley Industry Association, SCV Chamber of Commerce and SCV Economic Development Corporation are pleased to present the first SCV Leadership Awards. Come celebrate on Thursday, August 16 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency in Valencia, beginning at 5:30 p.m., but first we need you to vote. Tickets for the event are only $35 per person. It’s simple and it’s free to vote.
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July 14, 2012
Ante Up for the MHF Foundation On July 14, Diamond Jim’s Casino in Rosamond, CA will host a Texas Hold’em Poker tournament chaired by local community members Scott Schauer, Don Goettling, and Dave Toneman to benefit the Michael Hoefflin Foundation. All proceeds of the event will benefit children with cancer and their families.
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It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes as the much anticipated and popular Dancing With Our Stars event is back! Get ready for the 4th Annual Dancing With Our Stars, set to take place on Saturday, September 22 at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia. It will be yet another spectacular evening as the pros pair up with Santa Clarita celebrities to dance the night away, all to benefit our local non-profit organizations.
Senior Center Foundation's Summer Golf Showdown Set Fourth Annual Fundraiser at TPC Valencia Offers Prizes, Unique Auction Items. The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Foundation is calling all golfers to the Fourth Annual Summer Showdown at the Tournament Players Club, Valencia, on Monday, June 18, offering a fun day on a beautiful course and chances to win unique prizes and auction items. The Showdown, presented by Lockheed Federal Credit Union, is open to golfers of all ability levels, so long as they are willing to have a good time.
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Cameron & Margo
SCV Women & Men of Honor Gala Dinner A Night a the Coconut Grove Honoring Cameron Smyth and Margo Hudson. We are proud to announce the formation of Santa Clarita Valley’s newest upscale nonprofit to support local charities. “SCV Women & Men of Honor – Giving Back to Santa Clarita with Style.” The new nonprofit will produce two major fundraisers annually: The Sweetheart Gala and the SCV Women & men of Honor Gala Dinner.
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Csanyon Theatre Guild
Santa Clarita is Alive with the Sound of Music This summer, the Santa Clarita Regional Theatre will present the world’s most beloved musical, The Sound of Music at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. This was the final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein and the motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.
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Peter Pan
The Santa Clarita Ballet Performs on June 9 The Santa Clarita Ballet has produced two incredible works for ballet to be presented to the public this June 9 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Their debut presentation of “Peter Pan” will be performed in Act One. “Peter Pan” is the newest addition to the Santa Clarita Ballet Company’s extensive repertoire of classic ballet.
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New Mayor
Message from the Mayor Frank Ferry June 2012 With gas prices high, it’s a good time to check out mass transit options in and around our community. You may be surprised to learn that Santa Clarita Transit provides a wide range of transportation services for teens, families, and seniors that save money, increase mobility options, reduce commuting stress, and travel to surrounding cities. This summer season, Santa Clarita Transit is excited to offer a variety of services to make it easy, fun, and affordable to ride the bus to t ... Read More >>
Yes on CK
June 5, Vote Yes on Measure CK to Support High Quality Education in Canyon Country Schools With only days left before the June 5 election, vote YES on Measure CK to improve and maintain Canyon Country public elementary schools—without increasing your tax rate. Considered among the best school districts in the State, all nine schools in Sulphur Springs School District have been named California Distinguished Schools and student achievement continues to improve.
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Assistance League
Resale Shop Reason Number Six From Gloom to Bloom The gloomy task of cleaning out closets and rooms can be daunting. Tastes change, styles change, kids grow, you downsize or you just want a fresh start. You know the saying, “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” Nowhere else is that more evident than at Assistance League Resale Shop. Your donations will make someone else smile knowing that they found a great outfit, a set of dishes, a unique piece of furniture or fun jewelry at a fantastic price.
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Dee Gadbury
News from the SCV - Newhall Optimist Club - June 2012 First, I would like to report that our winner for the Oratorical area contest was Paulina Cedillo. Paulina is an eighth grader from Le Mesa JHS and went on to compete for the $2,500 scholarship award in Bakersfield on Mothers Day. She competed against two other young ladies from different areas, and I hope to give you the good news next month. Good luck Paulina. A special thanks to Caruso’s restaurant for once again hosting our annual “Light The Night” evening, and thanks to all the c... Read More >>
June 2, 2012
The 5th Annual Santa Clarita Valley Blues Festival & BBQ in the Park The 5th Annual Santa Clarita Valley Blues Festival & BBQ in the Park will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mountain View Park, 28502 Seco Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. This free event also has a huge car show, a kid’s zone, vendors, raffles, silent auctions, great food, a live radio truck and a professional video crew. All of the proceeds from this event go to The Valley Sports Foundation and The Tom Bolewski Special Needs Trust.
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La Mesa
The Results Are In! La Mesa Junior High School placed first and third in the Stock Market Game for the September through December 2011-2012 period. The first place team members were: Alejandro Hernandez, Ryan Valencia, Chris Rodriguez and Zulema Mejicano and made a profit of 6.1781 percent. The third place team, which only had one member, Marisela Sanchez, made a profit of 3.7429 percent. Each team was given $100,000 in a brokerage account and invested these “funds” in various stocks and mutual funds. Stud... Read More >>
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Assistance League 5K Run/Walk This year’s Operation School Bell 5K Run/Walk set a record for the number of participants! Over 450 runners and walkers turned out under sunny skies for the 22nd annual Assistance League 5K Run/Walk to benefit their signature philanthropic program, Operation School Bell.
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