Old Town Newhall Association Hosts 4th Annual Car Show this Sunday, June 23

June 19, 2013

The Old Town Newhall Association is inviting automotive enthusiasts to enjoy the 4th Annual Car Show happening this Sunday, June 23, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Main Street in Old Town Newhall.

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There will be live music, raffles and food for purchase at the event. The event is free and open to the public. Residents interested in entering their car into the car show can register online.

For more information about the Old Town Newhall Association’s 4th Annual Car Show, visit OldTownNewhallAssociation.org.

Around Town: World’s Largest Swimming Lesson World Record Attempt

June 19, 2013

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Yesterday morning, community members participated in attempting to set the new world record for the largest simultaneous swim lesson during the 2013 World’s Largest Swim Lesson at the Newhall Park pool.

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Thousands of swimmers of all ages across the world simultaneously took swim lesson that covered basic water safety and skills in attempt to set a new world record.

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This is the fourth year of the Guinness World Record setting event that has been held. The goal of the event is to raise awareness and bring attention to the importance of teaching children how to swim.

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The results will be calculated from all over the world and will be submitted to Guinness by the end of June. Results will hopefully be shown at the beginning of July.

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Celebrate Senses’ Birthday with a Birthday Bash Block Party Happening Tomorrow Old Town Newhall

June 19, 2013

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Senses will host its 2nd birthday with a birthday bash block party happening tomorrow, June 20, from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Main Street in Old Town NewhallLocal businesses will offer discounts and specials throughout the night at the block party.

There will be fun activities, themed drinks and food trucks at the free event which include: the Grilled Cheese Truck, Tainamite Food Truck, Trailer Park Truck and Bake You Happy.

Check out Platinum Groove, a high energy variety dance band, will perform a non-stop blend of musical styles and choreographed dance routines that will get all SENSES fans on the dance floor.

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For more information about the Senses on Main and future events, visit ThursdaysAtNewhall.com; follow Thursdays@Newhall on Twitter or like us on Facebook.

Santa Clarita WorkSource Center Hosts Two Recruitment Events for Open Positions in Santa Clarita Valley

June 18, 2013
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The Santa Clarita WorkSource Center is located within College of the Canyon’s University Center at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Suite 250.

The Santa Clarita WorkSource Center is hosting two recruitment events in June to identify qualified food service industry professionals and caregivers for immediate employment in the Santa Clarita Valley.

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The WorkSource Center will host a recruitment event tomorrow, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for immediate employment with Beef ‘O’ Brady’s restaurant on The Old Road in Santa Clarita.  Available positions include wait staff, bartenders and kitchen staff and pay ranges are between $8 and $14 per hour based on experience, plus tips.

Interested applicants should bring the following to Wednesday’s recruitment: a copy of their resume, training certifications for serving and/or bartending, work history and references, a State issued ID such as a Driver’s License, and Social Security Card or passport.  Qualified candidates will be working as early as Monday, June 24.

Then, on Friday, June 28, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, the WorkSource Center will host a recruitment event to identify qualified candidates to fill caregiver positions for Right At Home Care Agency, which operates in Santa Clarita and the San Fernando Valley.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma, one or more years of experience as a caregiver or certified nursing assistant (preferred), have a reliable vehicle and current auto insurance, negative TB test or clean x-ray within the last 12 months, must read/write/speak English proficiently, have a California state ID or Driver’s license and valid social security card, and be registered with CalJOBS.  Onsite interviews and background checks may be conducted for those applicants who best meet the qualifications of the employer.

For more information about recruitment events and services available through the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center, visit WorkSantaClarita.com or call (661) 799-WORK (9675). 

City Now Accepting Names for the 8th Annual Evening of Remembrance at the Youth Grove Memorial Park

June 18, 2013

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The City of Santa Clarita is accepting names of youth who lost their lives in traffic-related incidents, ages 24 and younger, for the 8th Annual Evening of Remembrance at the Youth Grove Memorial hosted on Saturday, September 28.

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All names submitted for the Youth Grove will be presented at the 8th Annual Evening of Remembrance on pillars that mimic cut tree stumps, which represents a young life cut short on the road.  The pillars surround a central monument urging the community to “Know More” about safe driving habits and to pledge that “No More” young lives will be lost behind the wheel.

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The half-acre memorial is dedicated to educating the community about safe driving and offering a place for reflection. The Youth Grove is home to 84 individual pillars, each bearing the name of a youth lost in a traffic-related incident on a plaque.

For more information on the Youth Grove or to obtain a release form, contact Community Services at (661) 250-3708 or visit Santa-Clarita.com/BlueRibbon.

Santa Clarita Public Library Summer Reading Program: VIDEO

June 18, 2013

This Week in Santa Clarita previews the Santa Clarita Public Library’s Summer Reading Program entitled “Reading is so Delicious”.

For more information about the Summer Reading Program, visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com.

Popular Summer Beach Bus Running Now through September 1: VIDEO

June 18, 2013

This Week in Santa Clarita previews the Summer Beach Bus which will take residents from Santa Clarita to the Santa Monica Pier Saturdays and Sundays now through September 1.

For more information about the Summer Beach Bus, contact Santa Clarita Transit at (661) 294-1BUS (1287) or visit SantaClaritaTransit.com.

City Youth to Participate in Setting World Record for 2013 World’s Largest Swim Lesson Tomorrow at 8 a.m.

June 17, 2013

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The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, will be a part of setting the new world record for the largest simultaneous swim lesson during the 2013 World’s Largest Swim Lesson happening on Tuesday, June 18, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Newhall Park pool.

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Thousands of swimmers of all ages across the world will simultaneously take a swim lesson that covers basic water safety and skills in attempt to set a new world record. This is fourth year of this Guinness World Record setting event that has been held and it is to help raise awareness and bring attention to the importance of teaching children how to swim.

For more information about the event or to learn more about future aquatic events, contact City Recreation Supervisor Lance O’Keefe at (661) 250-3767.

Throw Your Child’s Next Birthday Party at the Canyon Country Community Center

June 17, 2013
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Interested in throwing a fun, themed birthday party with the City? Residents can celebrate their child’s birthday over at the Canyon Country Community Center. There are fun themed parties like Jungle Safari Time, Shiver Me Timbers Pirate theme, Medieval theme, Extreme Sports and Music theme for everyone to enjoy.

Birthday Party rentals are available two Sundays a month for children ages 5 – 12 years old. Times available for Sundays are 10 a.m – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

For more information and details, contact (661) 284-1480 or visit Santa-Clarita.com/CCCC.

Experience Old Town Newhall for Lively Events, Engaging Activities and Great Shopping this Summer: VIDEO

June 14, 2013

 

This Week in Santa Clarita previews the upcoming Summer events that will be happening in the upcoming months in Old Town Newhall.

For more information and to check out all the events happening in Old Town Newhall, visit MyNewMainStreet.com.


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