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March 16: Free Zonta SCV Workshop on Assertive Communication

Thursday, Mar 7, 2024

Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is hosting a free LifeForward workshop designed to help participants focus on the importance of Assertive Communication Saturday, March 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Valencia United Methodist Church, which is located at 25718 McBean Parkway. Participants develop...

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Feb. 17: Zonta of SCV LifeForward Workshop ‘Importance of Boundaries’

Tuesday, Feb 13, 2024

The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free workshop designed to help participants focus on the importance of boundaries in our lives. The in-person workshop will be held Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway, Valencia,...

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Jan. 20: LifeForward Workshop on Self Care

Friday, Dec 29, 2023

The Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley will host a LifeForward workshop on Saturday, Jan. 20 focusing on self care and setting healthy boundaries. The workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. The Lifeforward...

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Nov. 18: Zonta LifeForward Workshop

Monday, Nov 13, 2023

The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is hosting a free, LifeForward Workshop Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Valencia Methodist Church. The workshop is being held to support those going through a difficult transition in their life. The workshop will focus on self-awareness,...

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April 29: LifeForward Workshop to Discuss Health, Wellness, Self-Care

Thursday, Apr 20, 2023

Click on photo to enlarge flyer. The next, free LifeForward workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., to discuss “Challenging Emotions – Anxiety, Stress & Depression!” and “Take Care of Yourself-Mindfulness & Personal Growth Mindset!” at Valencia...

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April 1: Be the Boss of Your Money LifeForward Workshop

Thursday, Mar 23, 2023

A free, timely and important LifeForward workshop, “Be the Boss of Your Money – Make it Work for You!” hosted by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, will be held Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The in-person workshop will be held at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean...

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Nov. 19: Free Zonta ‘Holiday Stress’ LifeForward Workshop

Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022

A “Holiday Stress and Anger Management Workshop,” hosted by the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, will help participants “reduce stress, recognize anger triggers, de-escalate with compassion and find ways to cope with family conflict and parenting challenges during the holidays.”...

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April 23: Family Law is Topic of Zonta LifeForward Workshop

Friday, Apr 1, 2022

Family Law will be the topic of the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley virtual LifeForward Workshop to be held Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. James P. Reape, Esq., Managing Shareholder and co-founder of The Reape-Rickett Law Firm, has over 35 years of family law experience. As Santa Clarita’s...

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Nov. 7: Zonta Club Hosts Free Lifeforward Virtual Workshop

Tuesday, Nov 3, 2020

A virtual workshop titled “How to Create Success – Not Stress During This 2020 Holiday Season” will be hosted via Zoom by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley. Attendees will learn how to use mindfulness habits to reduce stress during overwhelming times, improve one’s daily self-care routine...

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Oct. 2: Zonta Club’s Virtual Workshop ‘Life During COVID-19’

Thursday, Oct 1, 2020

A virtual workshop titled, “Life During Covid-19: Bring Calm in a Perfect Storm,” will be hosted via Zoom by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley Friday, Oct. 2, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Attendees will learn how to remain positive and bulletproof their peace against negativity. They will also...

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SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.	Mike West \| Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.	July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.	Today in SCV History (July 26) 1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]	SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.	Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors (CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.	Jason Gibbs \| Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.	Dianne Van Hook Announces Retirement	CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film "Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.	Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.	Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Today in SCV History (July 25) 1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]	Ocean Water Warning for July 24 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:	County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.	Aug. 10: ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10.	Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.	Community Hackathons to Promote Mobile Driver’s License The California Department of Motor Vehicles invites businesses, public agencies and innovators to apply to join two community “hackathons” to promote additional uses for the California mobile Driver’s License.