This Week In Santa Clarita previews the popular Celebrating YOUth Sports Festival at Central Park on August 29th 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will host several hundred youth sports participants and include paticipation from the Clippers basketball organization, the Jet Hawks and much more.
Archive for August, 2009
“Green Store” Launched on Phase 2 of GreenSantaClarita.com
August 20, 2009
Click on the screen shot to go to the website and then tab through "Green Store" options
The City of Santa Clarita has launched the second phase of its popular new GreenSantaClarita.com website, offering a online “green store” for residents and businesses to locate goods and services with a green twist. The new additions to GreenSantaClarita.com will include local solar retailers and installers, a green vehicle finder, energy star products as well as an online buss pass purchasing option. Information on the City’s Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ), part of the City’s 21-Point Business Plan for Progress, is also included in the second phase of the website.
THiNK Santa Clarita Weekly Offer Posted, Now Two Per Week!
August 20, 2009
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Think Santa Clarita Valley.com is now offering two weekly special offers, one on Monday and one on Thursday. Today’s special offer might just be music to your ears…
Lengths of all weekly offers vary and many are still valid. To view previous special offers click HERE.
Old Town Newhall Streetlights Installed Today
August 20, 2009
Streetpoles for Old Town Newhall arrived today and are being installed
The Old Town Newhall Streetscape project saw the addition of streetlights today. The themed gas-lamp style lights are among several improvements to the area. The ribbon cutting for the completion of Phase 1 of the project will be held on September 3 at 5 p.m. at the corner of Market and Main adjacent to the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market.
The addition of streetpoles are one of the many improvements happening in Old Town Newhall
Lisa Haley and the Zydecats Play Central Park This Saturday
August 19, 2009
Lisa Haley and the Zydecats play Central Park this Saturday
The City of Santa Clarita’s popular Concerts in the Park series continues this Saturday, August 22 at 7 p.m. with a performance by neo-zydeco band Lisa Haley and the Zydecats. The Concerts in the Park series is free to attend and will continue every Saturday evening at 7 p.m. through August 29.
Frontwoman Lisa Haley’s compelling voice continuously brings concertgoers to their feet as her band performs strong zydeco tunes- a type of music based on a fusion of Jazz, Folk, Rock and Blues. A fourth generation-fiddlist, Lisa’s violin and legendary band continuously attract fans around the world. Not sure what the music is all about? There are a lot of great samplings on YouTube like this one.
Bristol Farms is on-site each Saturday preparing food at the Concerts
Each Saturday Bristol Farms will be on-site selling food from their “Extraordinary Food Store.” For those new to this free event, there’s also a helpful FAQ with tips and guidelines for attendees.
Santa Clarita Ranked Top Five Hotel Market in Los Angeles Region
August 19, 2009
Embassy Suites, located near Highway 126 and I-5, is one of the more recent hotels built in Santa Clarita
With an average occupancy rate of 76.24 percent for the month of June, 2009, the Santa Clarita Valley ranked among the top five hotel markets in the Los Angeles region. The ranking came by way of the latest Trends report by PKF Consulting, a leading tourism and hospitality research firm. Santa Clarita ranked ahead of other top destination locations in the region, including downtown Los Angeles, which posted an occupancy rate of 63.22 percent; West Hollywood, 70.64 percent; and Beverly Hills, 64.49 percent.
The Courtyard Marriott located next to the Embassy Suites above is a great new edition to Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita’s highly successful June ranking can be attributed to numerous factors, including the area’s landmark attraction- Six Flags Magic Mountain- which debuted the new Terminator Salvation The Ride in May. The City also served as host to the Western States Police & Fire Games from June 13-20. Attracting more than 6,000 visitors from around the U.S., the Games were also a large contributing factor to June’s successful tourism numbers. Additionally, the Antelope Valley’s Lancaster Soccer Center hosted national games at their local facility that month, resulting in overflow at Santa Clarita hotels from vacation-seeking families.
Many other fine hotels in the Santa Clarita Valley can be seen with the new booking feature that was recently added to VisitSantaClarita.com.
Journey Cover Band “Don’t Stop Believing” Draws Record Crowd at Central Park
August 18, 2009
According to event organizers last Saturday’s Concerts in the Park, featuring Don’t Stop Believing, was the most heavily attended concert at Central Park to date. An estimated 9,000 – 10,000 Journey fans covered three fields for the Saturday night concert. The popular summer series consistently draws a large crowd, averaging about 5,000 concert-goers per Saturday. Although the concert drew a giant crowd, Central Park was not lacking in space – the masses of power ballad-hungry music fans were all accommodated.
Concert time lapse footage. Click bottom right corner for full screen.
Old Town Newhall Grand Opening Event Set For September 3
August 18, 2009
The City is hosting a grand opening event and ribbon cutting for the phase 1 completion of the Old Town Newhall Streetscape Project on Thursday September 3 at 5 p.m. on the corner of Market Street and Main Street. Mayor Ferry and the Santa Clartia City Council will be on hand to celebrate the improvements to Old Town Newhall. The ribbon cutting will be directly adjacent to the Old Town Newhall Farmer’s Market which will be open at the time of the event.
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CITY HOSTS FREE ENTERPRISE ZONE BREAKFAST
August 17, 2009
Tax Savings for Businesses
The City of Santa Clarita will host a free Enterprise Zone Breakfast Program on Tuesday, August 25 to help show local businesses how to reduce their State Income Tax through the City’s Enterprise Zone program. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Century Room, located on the first floor of City Hall, and will include complimentary continental breakfast.
A representative from the City’s Economic Development Division will facilitate the workshop and inform attendees how to benefit from the Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone program and where to go for additional information. Businesses located in the City’s Enterprise Zone have reported reductions on their State Income Tax of 50% or more thanks to the program’s incentives, making the upcoming workshop a great opportunity to learn how to save.
THINK Weekly Offer
August 17, 2009
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