The SCV Film Festival will take place between January 7 and 9 at the Repertory East Playhouse in Old Town Newhall. This Week In Santa Clarita has a preview.
Archive for November, 2010
SCV Film Festival Coming Soon
November 30, 2010City Starts Climate Change Resource Library on Website
November 30, 2010
Click for the climate control resource library.
The City of Santa Clarita has launched a comprehensive climate change resource library on its green website, GreenSantaClarita.com. The library literally has hundreds of articles on climate change for the public to access. It draws from several different credible sources and puts them all in one place.
The articles cover all topics related to climate change and represent the full spectrum of opinions about the subject. The resource library will be update monthly with the latest information. For the climate change resource library click here.
Community Gardening Heading to Central Park
November 30, 2010
Community gardening is coming to Central Park.
This Friday, December 3 at 10 a.m., the Santa Clarita City Council will break ground on the new community garden project at Central Park introducing a growing trend to the Santa Clarita. The community gardens at Central Park will enable residents to enjoy their own fresh, pesticide and preservative free vegetables, harvested from their own plots.
There will be approximately 40 plots, each 10’ x 20’ that will be available for a nominal annual rental fee. The City is announcing plans along with the Community Garden Management committee who are actively seeking funds and materials to complete the project. Beginning gardeners as well as experienced gardeners are encouraged to apply for a plot.
Community gardening at Central Park is set to open in March of 2011.
For donating or sponsorship, contact Diane Benjamin via email at: dianetheflowerlady@earthlink.net or by phone at: 661-250-8345. To RSVP for the Community Garden groundbreaking event, contact the City of Santa Clarita at: 661-255-4939.
Help for the Holidays
November 30, 2010
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The City of Santa Clarita has created a web page to link residents to local non-profits during the holidays. Help for the Holidays contains contact information and wish lists for local non-profits. Monetary donations are certainly welcome, but many other items are being sought from local organizations ranging from hot cocoa mix to blankets. As with the rest of the Country, local non-profits have struggled in the down economy and are welcoming holiday season generosity from their friends and neighbors.
“Look Who’s Speeding” Campaign Looks At Local Drivers To Be Aware For Holiday Season
November 24, 2010
Ad campaign reminds residents to be cautious of their speed during this Holiday season
One of the top traffic complaints expressed by Santa Clarita residents is neighborhood speeding, especially during this Holiday season. In an effort to remind drivers that speeding is both unlawful and unsafe, the City and the Sheriff’s Department have re-launched their “Look Who’s Speeding Through your Neighborhood” awareness campaign. “Look Who’s Speeding Through Your Neighborhood” bus shelters, showing a mirror and a reminder to slow down, have been posted at several bus shelters City wide. The posters will serve as a visual reminder to passing motorists to slow down for the Holidays.
The Sheriff’s studied patterns of vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds through neighborhoods and their results showed the majority of incidents coming from residents who lived in the very same neighborhoods. So be careful and be safe this Holiday season, and remember to drive safely around your neighborhoods.
Walk of Western Stars Welcomes Two New Sidewalk Plaques!
November 23, 2010
James M. Stewart served with the United States Army Air Forces in World War II.
Two new bronze and terrazao tile plaques were added to the Old Town Newhall, Walk of Western Stars on Veteran’s Day 2010. The two newcomers to the “Walk” are actors/soldiers Audie Murphy and Jimmy Stewart. Both served their country valiantly and starred in numerous Hollywood movies, making them the perfect additions to both the Walk of Western Starts and the Veteran’s Historical Plaza.
Audie Murphy, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
Outdoor Gym Now Open for Public Use at Sports Complex!
November 23, 2010
Different sets of equipment for everyone to use!
Ready to get your sweat on? The Sports Complex added new gym equipment! Feel the calories burn away as you work outside with the City’s new exercise equipment, located next to the Gymnasium outside adjacent to the sand volleyball courts. With many different aerobic and muscle machines, this outdoor gym should fit anybody needs when it comes to excercising and being healthy.
Now Open to the Public
Located at the Sports Complex
Old Town Newhall Streetscape!
November 23, 2010
Fresh pavement for the new streetscape for Old Town Newhall
Paving was completed today on Main Street in Old Town Newhall; part of the streetscape project commencing on the second half of the street. The newly-beautified Main Street incorporates wooden sidewalks, brick pavers, new landscape, hardscape, street furniture, new and decorative streetlights and a tremendous pedestrian feel to the area. Get ready for the ribbon cutting event slated for December 16, 4 p.m. at the corner of Lyons and Main Street.
Finishing up the last touches on the new crosswalk for Old Town Newhall Streetscape
Tree Planting Honoring Santa Clarita Deputy
November 23, 2010
L-R: Captain Paul Becker, Jennifer Glover (holding) son Landen Glover, Mayor Laurene Weste, Council Member Laurie Ender.
Captian Paul Becker along with Mayor Laurene Weste and Councilmember Laurie Ender honored Jennifer Glover and her son Landen Glover, with a special tree planting yesterday at the City’s Sports Complex. The tree was planted in memory of L.A. County Sheriff Deputy Cameron Glover who tragically lost his life earlier this year in a motorcycle accident. The tree is a Chinese Flame and is planted in the garden next to the Activities Center. A commemorative plaque sits below the tree to honor Deputy Cameron Glover.
In Memory of Deputy Cameron Glover
Youth Sports Clippers Day
November 22, 2010
Basketball fans, sign up now for a special Youth Sports Clippers Day at Staples Center to watch the Los Angeles Clippers battle against the Boston Celtics on February 26, 2011. Tickets are available at the registration office at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center, located at the Sports Complex. The last day to purchase tickets will be February 24, 2011. Santa Clarita Youth Sports Participants will also be entered into a raffle for the opportunity to participate in the pre-game and half-time fan tunnel for the NBA players. $1 from every ticket purchased will be donated to the City of Santa Clarita S.C.O.R.E. program.
For more information contact the City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Youth Sports office at (661)250-3756 or via email at youthsports@santa-clarita.com
