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1828 - Soledad Canyon settler John Lang born in Herkimer County, N.Y. [story]
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Dixon Health Center Supporters Dine on Roasted Kellar
Saturday, Mar 22, 2014

Photos by Michele Buttelman The insults – and the laughs – flew fast and furious at the 16th annual Elks Charity Roast to benefit Samuel Dixon Family Healthy Centers. Councilman Bob Kellar was served up as the honoree to roasters Ken Pulskamp, Don Fleming, Steve Arklin and Laura Langen. Returning...

Dixon Centers to Dedicate Exam Room to Beloved Pediatrician
Monday, Feb 24, 2014

Dr. Patrick Robert Robbie Pediatrician, Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Volunteer January 12, 1933 – December 1, 2013   The Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers will hold a ceremony on Monday, March 17 at 5:30 p.m to dedicate an exam room at our Canyon Country health center location in honor...

More Fun Stuff on Auction Block When Elks Roast Kellar

Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers and the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379 announced exciting new items for the auction to be held at the 16th Annual Elks Charity Roast on March 8: “DC Comics Super Hero Birthday Party” donated by Six Flags Magic Mountain; a champagne brunch (or lunch or breakfast)...

Dixon Health Centers Name New Chief Executive
Thursday, Jan 23, 2014

J. Chris Mattingly has been named chief executive officer of the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, the agency announced Thursday. Board Chair Mercado-Fortine said: “The board and staff of SDFHC are thrilled to have attracted someone of Mattingly’s experience and background, and look forward...

CEO Laymon Leaving Dixon Family Health Centers
Thursday, Dec 5, 2013

Cheryl Laymon | Photo: Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 [SDFHC] – After sixteen years, Cheryl Laymon, CEO of Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Inc., has announced her resignation as of Jan. 10, 2014. Cheryl noted that SDFHC has a great board of directors with strong leadership, headed by chairwoman...

Dixon Health Centers Unveil Winners of Essay, Poster Contest
Thursday, Nov 7, 2013

Ed “Papa Duck” Bolden (center) presents a check for a $200 classroom grant to James Foster Elementary School teacher Shauna Booth (left) with principal Dr. Deborah Bohn in attendance. Booth was the winning teacher in Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers’ annual rubber ducky school essay...

Prize Winners Announced for Rubber Ducky Festival
Monday, Oct 14, 2013

Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Inc. has announced the prize winners for the 11th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival held on Saturday, Oct. 5. The grand prize winner, Alan Ferdman, received a $2,500 cash. Second prize winner Elliot O’Niel received a $1,500 cash. Third prize winner Santa Clarita Animal...

Sept. 23 Deadline to Enter Student Essay-Poster Contest
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013

Students throughout the Santa Clarita Valley are invited to submit their entries for the “Stay Healthy” creative essay writing and poster contest to be held in conjunction with Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Inc.’s 11th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival. This year’s student prompt is: ...

Now Hiring: Mid-level Medical Practitioner, English-Spanish

Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Inc. seeks to hire an experienced mid-level practitioner to work Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Own transportation, fluency in Spanish, and experienced in family planning required. Position available immediately. Salary depending on qualifications. Resumes only...

More Disneyland Tix Up for Grabs to Early Quackers
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013

Be sure to adopt your ducks today at www.duckrace.com/scv. Ed “Papa Duck” Bolden increased the Early Ducky 1 Drawing to four, one-day Disneyland Park Hopper tickets, and $500 cash (previously $250) in spending money. Adopt your ducks today to get in on this great deal! Deadline for...

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Dale Donohoe and Kim Kurowski were named the Santa Clarita Valley's top volunteers of the year at the 2024 SCV Man and Woman of the Year dinner celebration held Friday, May 3 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. The event also honored all of the 17 men and 17 woman nominated for the award.
Donohoe, Kurowski Named 2024 SCV Man, Woman of the Year
1828 - Soledad Canyon settler John Lang born in Herkimer County, N.Y. [story]
Lang
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
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