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Zonta’s Lunafest Empowers Women Through Filmmaking

Friday, Oct 15, 2021

Women and men gathered on top of Old Town Newhall’s parking structure Thursday for an evening of drinks and recognition of local leaders in the film industry as part of Zonta’s women’s film festival, Lunafest. “We identified this need in Santa Clarita, were women who wanted to get in the film...

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Zonta SCV to Host ‘Women in Film Featuring LUNAFEST’

Thursday, Aug 5, 2021

Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley and its Foundation announced, “Women in Film Featuring LUNAFEST,” a new project to improve educational and career opportunities in the entertainment industry for women in SCV. Zonta’s innovative program includes two events. On Thursday, Oct. 14, a celebration...

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Zonta Club Lauds LUNAFEST’s Drive-In Format

Tuesday, Nov 24, 2020

The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley produced its 2020 LUNAFEST film festival as a drive-in movie night on Sept. 26 at Castaic Lake. LUNAFEST, the annual travelling showing of short films by and about women, was presented this year as an innovative and fun experience, perfect for these pandemic times....

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Lunafest Women’s Film Festival Taking on Drive-in Format at Castaic Lake

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020

Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is excited to announce that Lunafest, the annual travelling, all-women film festival of short films by and about women, will be presented this year in an innovative and fun drive-in format on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., at Castaic Lake. Proceeds...

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Sept. 13: LUNAFEST Women’s Film Festival Comes to Newhall

Thursday, Jul 4, 2019

LUNAFEST, the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will be hosted by Santa Clarita Valley Zonta, at the Canyon Theatre Guild, on Friday, Sept. 13, in Newhall. This unique...

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May 3: Zonta Club’s Lunafest 2018

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley is currently offering individual tickets for its 2018 Lunafest, a festival of short films by, for and about women. This year’s program will feature nine short films, selected from more than 900 films submitted each year, and will be held Thursday, May 3,...

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May 11: Zonta Club Hosting ‘Lunafest’ Short Film Festival

Wednesday, Apr 26, 2017

Tickets are now available online for Lunafest® 2017, a festival of short films by, for and about women, presented by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley. This year’s Lunafest offers a series of nine short films on Thursday, May 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Canyon Theater Guild, 24242 Main Street in...

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Zonta Offers Sponsorships,Tickets for 2017 LUNAFEST

Friday, Feb 24, 2017

Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley is currently offering sponsorship opportunities as well as individual tickets for its 2017 LUNAFEST,®, a festival of short films by, for and about women. This year’s program will feature nine short films, selected from more than 900 films submitted each...

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Tix, Sponsorships Available for Women’s Film Festival

Wednesday, Mar 19, 2014

Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley is currently offering sponsorship opportunities as well as admission and opportunity drawing tickets for its 2014 Lunafest, a festival of short films by, for and about women. This year’s program will feature nine short films and will be held Thursday, May...

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South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29 Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.	COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.	‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created.	SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy?	TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.	TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
Cameron Smyth \| Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.	COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.	April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.	May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.	Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.	Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Today in SCV History (April 25) 1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]	State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.	Ocean Water Warning for April 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:	May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all.	Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide.	June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.	CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.	Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.	May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9.	Today in SCV History (April 24) 1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]	Kathryn Barger \| Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.