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ARTree Announces Upcoming Classes
Thursday, Aug 18, 2022

The ARTree Community Arts Center has announced upcoming classes. Scroll down for more information. Art-Journaling for Self-Love Meet Maria of Inantu Expressive Arts. Maria will lead a 7-week, morning class of art journaling beginning Sept 15. Relax and...

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...

Santa Clarita Arts Calendar: Civic Art RFQ, Call for Textile Fiber Art, more
Thursday, May 19, 2022

The city of Santa Clarita has released a list of arts-related events happening in the Santa Clarita Valley. Please scroll down for the lineup. City of Santa Clarita – RFQ Request for Qualifications- Civic Art – Central Park The City of Santa Clarita is seeking an artwork to be permanently...

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...

Santa Clarita’s Newest Art Program Matches Artists With Businesses
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2022

Businesses and artists are invited to collaborate to display artwork in local establishments through the city of Santa Clarita’s newest art program, “Places with Spaces.” The city’s Arts division has announced the launch of a new program to assist businesses across all industries in finding...

Solo Art Show Featuring Laurie Morgan Coming to Canyon Theatre Guild
Monday, Mar 21, 2022

Laurie Morgan will be exhibiting her solo art show, “The World Through My Eyes,” at the Canyon Theatre Guild, from May 13 – July 11. An artist’s reception will be on Saturday, May 21, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. “I invite you to make it a day in Old Town Newhall,” said Morgan. “Come...

Congressional Art Competition Now Accepting Submissions

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced that his office is now accepting submissions to the annual Congressional Art Competition. High school students across California’s 25th District are invited to participate in the annual competition. Participants will have a chance to compete to have their...

SCAA Membership Not Just for Active Artists
Thursday, Mar 3, 2022

Being an artist can be a lonely hobby unless you share your skills and enthusiasm with others. And that’s where the Santa Clarita Artists Association comes in. Olga Kaczmar, SCAA past president, said there are many benefits in joining the local nonprofit. “Besides comradery, joining a group...

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...

SCAA’s In-Person Acrylic Ink Demonstration Changed to Zoom

Joe Cibere will be demonstrating acrylic inks on Monday, March 21, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., for the Santa Clarita Artists Association. “Due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 risks for seniors, the March demo with SCAA presenting Joe Cibere will be seen only via Zoom,” said Gary...

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1903 - President Teddy Roosevelt visits Gov. Henry Gage at Acton Hotel [story]
Acton Hotel
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, May 7, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
May 7: Regular Meeting of the Saugus School Board
The city of Santa Clarita Arts Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
May 9: Arts Commission to Hear Updates on Civic Art Projects
Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm open now on weekends thorugh Sunday, June 18. Walk through a tent of beautiful flowers hosting live butterflies that fly freely throughout the tent.
Experience the Butterfly Encounter at Gilchrist Farm
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, May 8, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4:15 p.m.
May 8: COC Board Business Meeting Considers Contracts
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m. A closed session will be held at 5:30 p.m.
May 8: Castaic Union School Board Regular Meeting
Fire Service Day Open House will be held at all County of Los Angeles Fire Department fire stations on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 4: LACoFD Hosts Countywide Open House at All Fire Stations
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites the public as well as 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.
May 18: Support Young Creatives at NextGen MediaMakers Festival
Explore Vasquez Rocks during the magical twilight and early evening full moon hours. These fun, collaborative, interpretive hikes are led by trained staff and volunteers and will highlight the park's natural and human history.
Vasquez Rocks Full Moon Twilight Hikes
Astrotourism is top of mind for travelers making special trips for experiences in the sky, and with the recent “take-your-breath-away” total solar eclipse, thousands of cruisers onboard Emerald Princess and Discovery Princess off the coast of Mexico caught a glimpse of the total darkness event.
Princess Cruises Sails to Prime Viewing Spot for 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a study session on Tuesday, May 7 at 5 p.m. The council will meet at City Hall, Carl Boyer Room, 23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
May 7: City Council Conducts Budget Study Session
Garbage inspectors will soon be paying a visit to neighborshoods throughout the Santa Clarita Valley to inspect recycling bins to insure residents are following the recycling rules in the SCV.
Garbage Inspectors to Look for Improper Recycling
College of the Canyons competed at the 3C2A State Singles & Doubles Championships for a second straight year, with the doubles duo of Sydney Tamondong and Estrella Segura establishing program history by advancing to the round of 16 at the Ojai Athletic Club.
Canyons Advances to Day 3 of 3C2A State Championships
College of the Canyons men's basketball head coach Howard Fisher's Cougar Basketball Camp returns in 2024 with three sessions open to boys and girls ages 8 to 14.
Registration Open for 2024 Howard Fisher Cougar Basketball Camp
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting a “Spring Bag Sale” event at the Valencia, Canyon Country and Newhall branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library, during normal operating hours from Saturday, May 4 to Sunday, May 12.
May 4-12: Spring Bag Sale at Santa Clarita Public Library
A former public school teacher who launched a racist and anti-immigrant tirade against a Santa Clarita street vendor is being sued by a Latino civil rights group for civil assault and violating California civil rights laws.
MALDEF Sues Man After Rant at Fruit Vendor in SCV
The Village of Pine Mountain Club has hosted wine festivals since 2003. You can taste exciting wines from the world’s top wine-growing regions, with dozens of premier wineries to choose from on Saturday, July 6, 1-4 p.m. at Wine in the Pines.
July 6: Wine in the Pines, Pine Mountain Club
1842 - California's first mining district established in SCV; Ygnacio del Valle, chairman [story]
Ygnacio del Valle
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley will be held Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Central Park, with the theme “May The Cure Be With You,” a Disney/Star Wars celebration.
May 4: SCV Relay for Life ‘May the Cure Be With You’
Ten risk-taking, mid-career artists were announced Thursday as the recipients of the 2024 Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA).
CalArts Announces 2024 Herb Alpert Award Winners
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- The Master's University men's volleyball team won their opening match of the 2024 NAIA National Championship with a 3-set win over the No. 9-seed Mount Mercy (IA) Mustangs.
Mustangs Post-Season Play Continues After First Round Win
Andrew Skerratt did not anticipate graduating with an electrical engineering degree from The Master’s University.
TMU Student Set to be School’s First Electrical Engineering Graduate
Nichole Muro was brilliant in the circle through seven shutout innings and Gigi Garcia broke the game open with a two-run double in the sixth inning as No. 15 College of the Canyons got past No. 18 Cuesta College 4-0 in its 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs play-in game at Whitten Field on Tuesday.
Lady Cougs Advance to Next Round in Regional Playoffs
As we kick off the new month, I am proud to reflect on the incredible growth and achievements we've witnessed over the past four months.
Message from Carlos Orozco JCI President
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