Archive for October, 2010
October 29, 2010
The City of Santa Clarita, the L.A. County Department of Public Health and College of the Canyons along with the L.A. County Sheriff and Fire Departments, conducted a free community flu immunization Point of Dispensing (POD) today. This is the fifth consecutive year that such an event will be held. A total of 971 patients were served today. How many vaccinations does that come out to? 1015 were seasonal flu vaccinations; 513 were other vaccinations; so a total of 1518 vaccinations were given at todays Free Flu Vaccination.
If you missed this weeks Free Flu Vaccination, then check out the other dates that are coming up:
Other Free Seasonal Flu Vaccination Locations in Santa Clarita
November 5, at the Santa Clarita Senior Center: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
November 17, at the Val Verde Park (Boys & Girls Club): 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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October 29, 2010
UPDATE: THIS JOB IS NOW CLOSED
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking a President/Chief Executive Officer who will take its members forward to further business growth! This is a great opportunity to participate in the leadership and growth of the “most business friendly community” in Southern California: one of So-Cal’s largest Chambers, with very supportive and engaged members and community/media advocates. Base Salary of $75-85K, plus negotiable incentive for positive financial results.
Minimum Requirements:
5-10 years experience in leadership role of membership organization or economic development entity. Experience working with Boards of Directors, Municipal / Government entities, media, etc. Strong computer literacy in word processing, bookkeeping, financial management, social networking, and presentation support. Strong 1:1 and group communications skills. MBA or MPA, Western Association of Chamber Executives and/or United States Chamber Institute graduates, or experiential equivalencies.
For more information or to apply please contact Susan Reynolds, NewMarket Careers (Board member and search committee lead), at sreynolds@newmarketcareers.com Please include a cover letter, resume, recent compensation history, and references. No phone calls, please. First review of applications will take place on November 15, 2010. E.O.E.
Tags:chamber of commerce, city of santa clarita, president chamber of commerce, santa clarita, santa clarita president chamber of commerce, Santa larita chamber of commerce, scv, scv chamber of commerce
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October 29, 2010
City Halls get its walls and halls filled with different type of Abstract Art. What does Abstract Art mean? An abstract art piece is about what the artist is feeling or trying to communicate with the viewer. Looking at the colors and the patterns is meant to give you a chance to create your own vision of what you are seeing or feeling. Abstract art is about the expression of feelings that can be seen differently by the artist and the viewer.
Abstract art is an act of an artist’s emotion and expression, and do not always present themselves in an obvious “fruit on a table” way. The color, brush strokes, line, and movement of all abstract art forms is meant to stimulate the observers own feelings, while also expressing that of the artist. Upon viewing an abstract piece of art, look deep, consider the colors, the sway of the design, and what it makes you feel. Look deeper yet, and you may see the abstract is not so abstract at all, but perhaps an obscured face or some kind of starlit sky.
Come check out Abstract Art over at City Hall, and ask yourself these questions when you check out the art:
What do you feel? What do you see? What do you think?
Tags:Abstract Art, art, Art at City hall, city hall, city of santa clarita, Public Art, santa clarita, scv
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October 29, 2010
On Thursday, October 28, the City of Santa Clarita, led by Mayor Laurene Weste and Councilmember Laurie Ender, officialy broke ground for three new solar canopies to be installed at the City’s award-winning Transit Maintenance Facility. These new additions, when combined with the Transit Maintenance Facility’s existing solar canopy, will generate 97% of all electricity needed to power the entire facility. As a result, the City will save approximately $135,000 a year in electricity bills. The new solar panels will be placed on top of three canopies that will also provide shade for the City’s transit fleet. Construction is slated to begin on November 1, 2011, and will be completed in July 2011.
The project is a result of a $4.62 million award the City of Santa Clarita received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s Transit Investment in Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction Program. Santa Clarita was selected as one of 43 agencies to be awarded funds through this grant program.
The City also applied for a reimbursement from Southern California Edison’s California Solar Incentive Program. Southern California Edison approved the City’s application for a total of $260,000 for reimbursement over five years for the project.
Cutline for photo:
From Left:
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager; Karina Gregorian, Federal Transportation Administration; Anna Frutos-Sanchez, Southern California Edison; Laurie Ender, City Councilmember; Laurene Weste, Mayor; Scott Wilk Jr.; Paul Strickland; Molly O’Brien, Sen. Boxer’s office; Gil Delgado, Southern California Edison.
Tags:City Council, city of santa clarita, city transit, council, Laurene Weste, Mayor, santa clarita, scv, Transit, transit maintenance facility
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October 29, 2010
On Friday, October 22nd, the September unemployment numbers were released by the Employment Development Department. Santa Clarita’s unemployment is at 7.7%, down from 8.3% two months ago. In Los Angeles County, the unemployment rate is at 12.5%; for the state it is at 12.2%; and nationally, the unemployment rate is at 9.6%.
For more information please visit the Employment Development Department at http://edd.ca.gov/.
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October 27, 2010
There’s a new art gallery over at the Westfield Valencia Town Center here in the City of Santa Clarita. The Bubble-licious Art Exhibit features art from local Santa Clarita artists. Now why is it called Bubble-licious Art? The reason is that it is the 50th anniversary of Bubble Wrap. There are 12 different art pieces displayed at the Westfield Valencia Town Center near the food court. These selected works will be exhibited in the Town Center Art Space, which is located at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, from September 10, 2010 to January 5, 2011. Come see the art from local artists and enjoy 50 years of Bubble-licious Art. Remember, “Bubble-licious: All Bubbles Are Not Created Equal”.
Tags:50 years of bubble wrap, bubble wrap art, Bubble-licious public art project, city of santa clarita, santa clarita, santa clarita valley, scv, westfield valencia town center
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October 27, 2010
With the first phase of the Old Town Newhall streetscape project complete, the second phase is well underway. From 8th street to Lyons Ave., the streetscape project in Old Town Newhall is under nearing completion. New benches, lighting, walkways, and crossways will definitely appeal to the new look of Old Town Newhall. During construction of the second phase, all the local shops and restaurants will still be open to accommodate visitors.
For more information, or to watch the Old Town Newhall streetscape and library project, check out our “library-cam” at: http://www.santaclaritalibrary.com/webcam.asp.
Tags:city of santa clarita, environment, environmental services, newhall, old town, old town newhall, santa clarita valley, scv, tourism
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October 27, 2010
City of Santa Clarita Marathon has a new addition to add to it. Join the Mayor and City Council Members for a healthy 2.6-mile community walk. The Mayor’s Walk will start at the City of Santa Clarita City Hall parking lot and end at the Marathon finish line. The Mayor’s Walk consists of taking the Santa Clarita Trails and Paseos throughout the town and neighborhoods. The Mayor’s Walk is open to the public, open registration is at 6 am and the walk will begin at 7:15 am at City Hall. After the walk, the town trolleys will take walkers back to City Hall for a pancake breakfast for everyone to enjoy.
For more information about the Mayor’s Walk or the Santa Clarita Marathon please visit www.scmarathon.org.
Tags:2010 Santa Clarita Marathon, city of santa clarita, council, Laurene Weste, Mayor, santa clarita valley, scv, westfield valencia town center
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October 26, 2010
In collaboration with Westfield Valencia Town Center, the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center will host a Job Recruitment Event on Thursday, October 28th, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for new stores opening at Westfield Valencia Town Center’s Shops at the Patios. The event will be held at Westfield Valencia Town Center at 24201 Valencia Boulevard, (storefront next to Potterybarn) on Town Center Drive, and will offer job opportunities from several new retailers including full-time and part-time opportunities as well as seasonal positions.
For more information, please call 661-799-WORK (9675) or visit WorkSantaClarita.com.
Tags:jobs job fair, sant clarita jobs, Westfield, worksource
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October 22, 2010
The City of Santa Clarita, the L.A. County Department of Public Health and College of the Canyons along with the L.A. County Sheriff and Fire Departments, will be conducting a free community flu immunization Point of Dispensing (POD) on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010. This is the fifth consecutive year that such an event will be held.
This year the drive-thru flu clinic will be replaced by a walk-through model. The flu-immunization POD will be conducted in the West Physical Education building on the College of the Canyons Valencia campus located off Rockwell Canyon Road. Parking will be in adjacent lots and vaccine will be dispensed from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., or as long as there is vaccine available.
Other Free Seasonal Flu Vaccination Locations in Santa Clarita
November 5, at the Santa Clarita Senior Center: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
November 17, at the Val Verde Park (Boys & Girls Club): 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Tags:flu clinic, Flu vaccination clinic, free flu shot santa clarita
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