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Rx OTC Awareness Week Kicks Off Monday

February 19, 2010

 

Rx OTC Awareness Week begins Monday

In honor of Rx OTC Awareness Week, the City of Santa Clarita is reminding residents about the importance of keeping track of home medicine cabinet contents. The City’s Blue Ribbon Task Force is also promoting the national event, held February 22-28, which is designed to prevent prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) drug use among youth.

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, first-time drug use among 12-17 year-olds is rapidly increasing, largely due to the availability of over-the-counter and prescription drugs in home medicine cabinets.  The City of Santa Clarita is urging parents to take an inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications at home, and educate their children about the dangers of taking medication without a doctor’s orders. Check out the guide to percription drugs here.

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February 19, 2010

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Deadline Approaches For “Go Green” Art Contest

February 18, 2010

The City of Santa Clarita is reminding local Middle School and High School students to submit artwork for the Santa Clarita Transit Go Green Art Contest. Open until March 1, the contest offers cash prizes and more for students who illustrate through Traditional Art, Graphic Design or Photography how Santa Clarita Transit helps their family and the community.

 The contest is broken down into two age groups: Middle School (7-8th grade) and High School (9-12th grade). Contestants may choose from three themes for the contest: Go Green and Save, Go Green to Fun Places, and Go Green and Be Safe. Visit santaclaritatransit.com for specific contest guidelines.

This Week In Santa Clarita covers the “Go Green” Art  Contest (previously posted).

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A Season of Diversity Presents “Freedom Child” This Sunday

February 17, 2010

The City of Santa Clarita will host Freedom Child: The Civil Rights Children’s 1963 ‘Bombingham’ on Sunday, February 21 as part of the City’s A Season of Diversity program. The event, held at 2 p.m. at the Valencia Library, will feature an informative performance highlighting the Civil Rights Movement. 

 Freedom Child will recall the life of Dr. Bernadette McAllister, a woman who at the age of 13 took part in the 1963 “Children’s Crusade,” held in Birmingham, Alabama in response to Civil Rights issues.  More than 1,000 African-American children participated in the historic demonstration, singing “We Shall Overcome” while being arrested and taken to jail. For more contact the City’s Human Relations Forum at (661) 250-3708.

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SCV Dodger Day Committee Looking For Participating Organizations

February 16, 2010

The SCV Dodger Day Committee is seeking non-profit organizations, schools and community businesses to participate in the 33rd Annual Santa Clarita Valley Dodger Day. Any organization purchasing more than 25 specially discounted event tickets may donate ticket rebates ranging from $3 to $10 to their favorite Santa Clarita Valley non-profit group or school.

Participating schools and organization get to step on to the field for pre-game introductions

The 2010 SCV Dodger Day will be held Saturday, May 8th against the Colorado Rockies. Game Time is 7:10 p.m. and residents are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes early to enjoy the exclusive Santa Clarita Valley pre-game program, including a youth parade and National Anthem performance by a Santa Clarita resident. More information can be found at SCVDodgerday.com.

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February 16, 2010

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Celebrity Trainer Cesar Millan Joins City In Urging Residents To License Their Dogs

February 12, 2010

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The City of Santa Clarita has launched a campaign urging residents to license their dogs though L.A. Country Animal Care and Control and have gotten generous support from Cesar Millan, author and star of the popular National Geographic Channel Show, the Dog Whisperer.

Cesar Millan joins Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste to talk about the importance, to Santa Clarita residents, of registering their dogs.

 

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Santa Clarita Community Center Karate Team Wins Big At 2010 IMAC USA Martial Arts Competition

February 12, 2010

On January 23, fourteen members of the City of Santa Clarita’s Newhall Community Center karate team competed at the 2010 IMAC USA Martial Arts Competition in Las Vegas, Nev. The team competed to bring home six 1st, five 2nd, and three 3rd place trophies to Santa Clarita.

More than 1,500 participants from as far as Canada and Mexico competed in the prestigious IMAC competition. Every participant from the Newhall Community Center’s karate team managed to place in the tournament.

Volunteer Coach Sensi Dave Moreno (center) is seen with fellow team members.

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Final Leg of Cross Valley Connector To Open March 27

February 11, 2010

There is an open letter to Santa Clarita community members on the City’s website from City Manager Ken Pulskamp announcing the date of the grand opening for the final phase of the Cross Valley Connector, March 27.  The letter states:

This spring, the Santa Clarita City Council is very pleased to celebrate the culmination of nearly 10 years of hard work completing the Cross Valley Connector, an 8 ½ mile cross-town roadway that connects I-5/126 with SR 14 through our City.

The final leg of the roadway is the link between Golden Valley Road and Bouquet Canyon Road/Newhall Ranch Road which will officially open to the public on Saturday, March 27, 2010. On that day, the Mayor and City Council will participate in a special community celebration with our funding partners, at a special event slated for 11 a.m…

There will also be a special hard hat walking tour March 18. To find out more or to RSVP for the grand opening or hard hat tour,  call 661.255.4939.

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Santa Clarita Business Minute

February 11, 2010

The Santa Clarita Business Minute is a new regular segment that will be featured on the City news and information show This Week In Santa Clarita, which can be seen on SCVTV, Community Access Television for Santa Clarita.

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