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Aug. 15 Lunch & Learn Topic: Elder Care

Tuesday, Aug 5, 2014

Lunch & Learn Friday, August 15, 2014 11:45am Hosted By: Summerhill Villa “Finding balance in caring for your aging parent and/or loved one” Finding the balance between your family, your career, and your aging parent Tips for thriving & surviving Real life testimony...

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Aug. 1: Lunch & Learn About Family Mediation

Monday, Jul 28, 2014

Lunch & Learn Friday, August 1, 11:45 a.m. Hosted By: LSR Mediation “Private Family Mediation: How to Stay in Control of Your Family’s Hardest Decisions” Have you decided to separate or divorce? Do you have a loved one who has decided to? Private family mediation is an alternative...

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July 11: Lunch & Learn About Recycling Incentives

Tuesday, Jul 8, 2014

Lunch & Learn Friday, July 11, 2014 11:45am Hosted By: City of Santa Clarita “Recycling Market Development Zone” The City of Santa Clarita RMDZ program combines recycling with economic development by providing low interest loans and technical assistance to qualified...

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What Happens When Windows XP Support Expires in April?

Saturday, Mar 29, 2014

Lunch & Learn Friday, April 4, 2014, 11:45am Hosted By: It’s a Geek “Are you worried about Windows XP expiring? Should you be? Your guide to Internet Security after April 8, 2014” Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 27451 Tourney Road, Suite 160,...

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Learn How to Eliminate Back Pain … Over Lunch

Monday, Mar 10, 2014

Lunch & Learn Friday, March 14, 2014, 11:45am Hosted By: Foundation for Wellness Professionals “How to Permanently Eliminate Low Back & Sciatic Pain“ Why get serious about eliminating low back pain and Sciatic Pain? This is the only way to get the good quality...

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Lunch & Learn: Q&A About Filing Business, Personal Taxes

Friday, Feb 14, 2014

Lunch & Learn Friday, February 21, 2014, 11:45am Hosted By: SK Financial Group “2013 Tax Preparation Information for Individuals and Businesses“ Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 27451 Tourney Road, Suite 160, Santa Clarita, 91355 Lunch & Learn...

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Jan. 31: Meet Your Local Postmaster

Monday, Jan 27, 2014

Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn Friday, January 31, 2014, 11:45 a.m. Hosted By: USPS Postmaster “Meet Your Local Postmaster for the Santa Clarita Area” Topics covered: * Meet Your Local Postmaster for the Santa Clarita Area * Every Door Direct...

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Jan. 10: Secure Your Password – Find Out How

Thursday, Jan 2, 2014

Lunch & Learn Friday, January 10, 2014, 11:45am Hosted By: Santa Clarita Web & IT “Passwords Made Easy & Secure” Have you ever forgotten a password so you resort to using an unsecure one? This presentation will show you how to create secure and easy to remember passwords. Santa...

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Chamber Luncheon: Learn to Advocate for an Abused Child

Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013

Lunch & Learn Friday, December 13, 2013, 11:45am Hosted By: CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children “Learn how to Advocate for an Abused Child“ Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 27451 Tourney Road, Suite 160, Santa Clarita, 91355 Lunch...

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Today in SCV History (July 27) 1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]	Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.	Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.	Aug. 2-4: LEAP Children’s Museum Extended Additional Weekend	July 27: CTG Opens ‘Rat Pack Lounge’ in Old Town Newhall	Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100! The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.	City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.	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.