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1879 - First official Newhall School building erected near Walnut & Ninth streets [story]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Canyon Theatre Guild Announces Cast of Gilligan’s Island the Musical
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

The Canyon Theatre Guild has announced the cast for its production of, “Gilligan’s Island the Musical.” Cast: Gilligan – Garrett Carpenter Skipper – Josh Aran Thurston Howell III – George Cummings Lovey Howell – Anna Rast Ginger – Jill Kocalis-Scott Professor...

AFI Founder George Stevens Jr. Donates Archive to AMPAS
Monday, May 21, 2018

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce a donation to the Margaret Herrick Library and the Academy Film Archive from George Stevens Jr., the award-winning filmmaker and founder of the American Film Institute. In celebration of Stevens Jr.’s donation, the Academy will...

‘Mayans MC,’ ‘Missing Time,’ ‘Unbound’ Now Filming in Santa Clarita

The city of Santa Clarita has updated the list of productions shooting in the city and the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of May 21-27, 2018. Filming this week includes: · “Mayans MC” – Television · “Future Man” – Television · “Missing Time” – Reality Television ·...

Summer Trolley to Magic Mountain Now Running
Friday, May 18, 2018

The Summer Trolley offers service from several premier hotel properties to Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Westfield Valencia Town Center and Old Town Newhall. Please review the trolley schedule in the link below when planning your trip. Seating on the trolley is on a first...

May 19: Polka Dot Road Show

The Polka Dot Road Show, a mercantile and art fair, will take place Saturday, May 19, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita. As a reminder, the fair will have two lines. If you pre-purchased one of the event’s first 100 tickets, there will be a line marked...

May 24: The ARTree Speaker Series

The ARTree is pleased to announce its May 2018 Speaker Series will feature Bob Dickson and Matt Green, who will be talking about taking a story idea to the big screen, from both the creative and the business perspective. Bob is a professional writer as well as a professor at Masters University, and Matt...

Stream, Download CalArts Jazz 2018 Album
Wednesday, May 16, 2018

The 29th annual CalArts 2018 Jazz CD features 12 tracks, 11 of which are original compositions by CalArts students. Since 1990, CalArts Mel Powell Chair of the Jazz Studies Program David Roitstein has been producing the annual CalArts Jazz CD, which is a compilation of student-composed works that are...

May 16-18: Santa Clarita Arts Calendar
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Here is the list of Santa Clarita arts-related events for May 16 – May 18: May 16: Western Music Association Showcase at El Trocadero Steakhouse Time: 6:30 p.m. Musicians and cowboy poets perform stories and songs of the romantic Old West, contemporary music of the American West, and songs of the...

June 10: Le Chène’s Paella in the Garden Summer Party

Le Chène French Cuisine, a long-time Santa Clarita local favorite restaurant along Sierra Highway, invites you for a taste of Spain held in Le Chene’s gorgeous gardens this summer. At the request of his customers, owner Juan Alonso has decided to bring back his annual Paella party where guests...

May 15 – June 15: Moncho1929 Exhibit

Starting Tuesday, May 15, the art gallery at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall will showcase “Moncho1929,” an art exhibition showcasing acrylic paintings by artist Moncho. The exhibition will be on display through Friday, June 15. An art reception for “Moncho1929” will take place on Thursday, May...

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1879 - First official Newhall School building erected near Walnut & Ninth streets [story]
First Newhall School
The city of Santa Clarita is hosting Make A Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 26 and is looking for enthusiastic residents to volunteer for various projects that benefit local nonprofits, as well as the city.
Oct. 26: Volunteers Needed for Make a Difference Day
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and PathPoint announced the graduation of Aiden Land and Andrew Mendence from the Project SEARCH internship program.
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, PathPoint Celebrate Grad Interns
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced upcoming community information meetings about Learning Post Academy Independent Study School, Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19.
Sept. 18-19: Learning Post Academy Online Information Meetings
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5 p.m. in open session to interview and appoint a new trustee for Area 5.
Sept. 18: COC Board to Interview, Appoint Area 5 Trustee
The city of Santa Clarita wants to remind residents that volunteer registration is open for the 29th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo scheduled for next Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball Complex, 23780 Auto Center Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 20: Last Chance to Register for the River Rally
The California Highway Patrol is dedicating Sept. 15-21 to promoting child passenger safety across California, focusing on the protection of the state’s youngest road users.
CHP Emphasizes Child Safety for National Child Passenger Safety Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, Sept. 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 17: SUSD Regular Board Meeting
West Ranch High School’s Studio A Jazz Band will be the opening act for the Huntertones, a Brooklyn-based sextet, who are coming to the Santa Clarita Valley for a one-night performance.
Sept 30: West Ranch Jazz Band to Open for Huntertones
An exclusive Ransomeware webinar "Ransomeware, Don't Be the Next Victim!" will be hosted Wednesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.- noon by Shield IT Networks, in partnership with Lucas Insurance Services. It will be free for VIA members.
Sept. 25: Free Ransomeware Webinar for VIA Members
As part of the Third Annual Business for Artists Conference on Saturday, Oct. 19, Judith Modrak will lead the Imaginary Fossils Sculpture Making Workshop.
Oct.19: Business for Artists Fossils Sculpture Making Workshop
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Sept. 16 to Friday, Sept. 20.
Six Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
1872 - Mitchell adobe home in Soledad Canyon area first used as schoolhouse; genesis of 1879 Sulphur Springs School District [story]
Mitchell adobe
1970 - SCV voters recall two Hart School Board members who didn't let Canyon students protest the Vietnam War [story]
voting
1924 - SCV Deputy Ed Brown killed in shootout with Gus Le Brun [story]
Deputy Ed Brown
The 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow will be held at William S. Hart Regional Park on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6.
Oct. 5-6: 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow
The Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m., in City Hall's Mural Room at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 17: Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board Special Meeting
CalTrans, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, planned on holding two scoping meetings to receive public input on enhancing the safety of State Route 14. However, less than a week before the first scoping meeting was to be held, it was announced that the meetings would be postponed for an undetermined period of time.
SR-14 Scoping Meeting Postponed
The city of Santa Clarita announces the opening of its latest art exhibition, "Nature's Palette," in the First Floor Gallery within Santa Clarita’s City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
‘Natures’s Palette’ Art Exhibition to Feature in City Hall
Vallarta Supermarkets Inc., headquartered in Santa Clarita, is continuing to expand within California.
Vallarta Supermarkets Adds New Locations
As a father of three, I understand firsthand the importance of guiding our children through open communication and keeping them engaged in extracurricular activities and sports to foster their growth.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | Parenting for Prevention, Building a Drug-Free Future
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the Third Annual Fall Hiking Challenge where participants are challenged to complete a marathon, 26.2 miles in the Newhall Pass Open Space and surrounding trails.
Santa Clarita Announces Fall Hike a Marathon Challenge
The Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall.
Sept. 19: Santa Clara River WASC Meeting
The county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting community meetings this month at 67 parks and nature center locations, including Castaic Sports Complex and Placerita Canyon Nature Center in the month of September.
L.A. County Parks Invites Public to SCV Community Meetings
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