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Fine Art Gallery Comes to Valencia Town Center

Thursday, Aug 18, 2022

Dinner and a stroll by the koi pond at The Patios in Valencia can now include a gallery tour and a chance to acquire some incredible works of art at J Sabry Fine Art. Western Art by artists whose works are in the Autry Museum or National Cowboy Museum are on display. And beautiful figurative art, street...

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SCAA Presenting New ‘Time and Space’ Exhibit

Monday, Jun 20, 2022

Kaczmar_ModelT Santa Clarita Artists Association announces a new exhibit titled “Time and Space.” Art featuring the passage of time, including age, places of new, young and old, will be on display at the SCAA gallery from June 24 through July 31. Reception will be on Friday June 24, from...

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SCAA’s New Exhibit ‘Visions of the Valley’ Begins April 29

Friday, Apr 22, 2022

Santa Clarita Artists Association announced their new exhibit entitled, ‘Visions of the Valley,’ which portrays Santa Clarita people and places. The show will run from April 29 to June 5, with a free reception on April 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at SCAA’s gallery located at 22508 6th Street...

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SCAA Announces Artistic Evolution Exhibit

Tuesday, Mar 1, 2022

Santa Clarita Artists Association will be presenting a four-day pop up event April 21-24. “Artistic Evolution” will feature the artwork of local artist, Lynda Frautnick, showcasing her evolution through various styles and media including Chinese watercolor, alcohol ink, abstract acrylic and mixed...

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Artist Joe Cibere Demonstrates Watercolor, Acrylic

Thursday, Feb 3, 2022

Joe Cibere will be demonstrating watercolor and acrylics live on Monday, March 21, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., for the Santa Clarita Artists Association. It will be held at The Main Theatre, 24266 Main St. Newhall, 91321. It will also be broadcast on Zoom; for link, visit https://www.santaclaritaartists.org....

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SCAA Hosting ‘Fantastical Flora’ Art Reception

Thursday, Jan 27, 2022

The public is invited to an opening reception at the Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery on Friday, Feb. 18, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. The gallery is located at 22508 6th St., Newhall, 91321. “We are pleased to present a duo exhibition,” said artist Bonny Butler. Gallery hours are...

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New Exhibit Coming to SCAA

Monday, Jan 3, 2022

The Santa Clarita Artists Association announced a new exhibit entitled, “Earth Wind & Fire.” Art should represent wild and stunning weather, studies of skies, water, wind, fire, earth, metals etc. There will be an artists’ reception on Friday, Jan. 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Show runs...

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SCAA Gallery Showcasing ‘Fun Size’ Art

Thursday, Dec 9, 2021

Santa Clarita Artists Association announced a new exhibit entitled, “Fun Size,” art that is under 12 inches. These fun size designs are suitable as gifts. Exhibit also features sculptures of any theme which are table top size. The show is currently running through Monday, Dec. 20. Exhibitors are: ...

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Community Encouraged to Explore City Hall’s ‘Moments of Zen’ Art Exhibit

Friday, Jul 30, 2021

The city of Santa Clarita is excited to host “Moments of Zen” as the latest art exhibition featured in City Hall’s First Floor Gallery, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard. Residents can peruse the exhibited artwork from Monday, Aug. 2 through Friday, Oct. 1, during normal operating hours at City...

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Artists Mardilan Georgio, Sandy Fisher Team Up to Showcase Landscape Exhibit

Thursday, Jul 15, 2021

Award-winning artists Mardilan Lee Georgio and Sandy Fisher will team up to showcase their fine art landscape exhibit “Enraptured by Nature” from Thursday, Aug. 5 – Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, Aug....

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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.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.	Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.	COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.	Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.	May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.	Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.	May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.	Today in SCV History (April 23) 1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]	DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.	April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.	Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.