This Week In Santa Clarita previews the upcoming SCV Search and Rescue Team Challenge. The Challenge begins March 12, with sign ups at Towsley Canyon at 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sign ups can also be done by sending in the application here. All money raised goes to directly benefit the SCV Search and Rescue Team. For more information contact Ken Wiseman: 661-775-0611 or email: ken@scvsheriffsfoundation.org.
Archive for February, 2011
SCV Search & Rescue Team 12 Hikes in 12 Weeks Challenge
February 28, 2011Volunteering in Santa Clarita
February 28, 2011
Heading into “event season,” This Week In Santa Clarita talks to the City’s volunteer coordinator about upcoming opportunities. The City of Santa Clarita and local non-profits utilize thousands of volunteers each year.
Santa Clarita Food Truck Festival this Saturday at Central Park
February 24, 2011
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The Santa Clarita Food Truck Festival, presented by Drink Eat Play, will take place this Saturday at Central Park rain or shine. The festival, originally scheduled for Saturday February 19, was postponed due to weather and rescheduled for this Saturday, February 26. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased for $5 and allow admission from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on-site for $10, with admission between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The price of admission grants access to over 50 gourmet food trucks. Food must be purchased separately and is not included with the price of admission.
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The event will take place at the City of Santa Clarita’s Central Park located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
City Receives ‘Award of Achievement’ for Great American Campout and Discovery Park
February 23, 2011
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The City of Santa Clarita received the Award of Achievement from the California Park & Recreation Society for the great American Campout event and the new Discovery Park. The City will receive recognition at the 2011 California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training Conference.
- The Great American Campout features hundreds of families camping out at Central Park.
The Great American Campout, awarded in the health and Wellness category, saw hundreds of campers descend on Central Park last year for the inaugural campout. The event returns on June 25, 2011, offering residents the opportunity to spend a beautiful summer evening under the stars and experience the outdoors with fun activities for the whole family. Space is limited and registration begins February 22, register online at santa-clarita.com/campout.
- Discovery Park was recognized for its unique features.
In the Park Planning and Design Category, Discovery Park was specifically recognized for the park’s unique features of integrating community needs while restoring ecological function to the land.
For more information on Discovery Park or the Great American Campout, contact Sarona Vivanco, the City’s Interim Recreation Superintendent , at (661)284-1414 or visit santa-clarita.com.
Canyon Country Library Now Open!
February 22, 2011
The Jo Anne Darcy Canyon Country library reopened today following a remodeling project that resulted in an expansion of the library.
The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library re-opened today following a renovation. The hours of operation are:
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The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library is located at: 18601 Soledad Canyon Rd. For further information call: 661-251-2720.
Teens Talk Drugs
February 18, 2011
This Week in Santa Clarita covers the upcoming Teens Talk Drugs event occurring on Wednesday, March 9 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Teens are encouraged to fill out the questionaire and talk with Cpt. Paul Becker of the SCV Sheriff’s Department. Click here for more information.
Volunteers Needed for Bruin Wave Woman’s Golf Invitational
February 18, 2011
The 2011 Bruin Wave Woman's Golf Invitational will be played at Robinson Ranch.
The 2011 Bruin Wave Woman’s Golf Invitational is looking for volunteers. The event will take place at Robinson Ranch in Santa Clarita, CA on Monday, February 28 – Wednesday, March 2.
Pepperdine & UCLA, two of the nation’s best women’s programs, are hosting the national collegiate tournament in the City of Santa Clarita. Participants include Arizona, BYU, Cal State Northridge, Long Beach State, New Mexico, New Mexico State, Northridge, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Pepperdine, San Diego State, Stanford, UCLA, UNLV, University of Texas & Washington State.
There are opportunities:
- Score keepers
- Shuttle Drivers
- Spotters
- Shifts vary (4-5 hours beginning 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.)
For information contact: Saki Uechi at suechi@pepperdine.edu or 818.984.9975
Santa Clarita Food Truck Festival Postponed to February 26
February 16, 2011
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The Santa Clarita Food Truck Festival has been postponed to Saturday February 26 due to expected rainy weather. Times and location remain the same. For more information from Drink Eat Play, the presenter of the festival, click here and for tickets click here.
Cowboy Festival Community Partner Events
February 16, 2011
This Week in Santa Clarita covers the Cowboy Festival Community Partner Events for this years Cowboy Festival.
City Seeks Input with Library Online Survey
February 15, 2011
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The City of Santa Clarita is looking for input from local residents with a new online library survey. The City is hoping to recieve information from residents on everything from hours of operation to what kind of services the City library system should offer. The City of Santa Clarita is assuming control of the Canyon Country, Newhall and Valencia libraries from the County of Los Angeles in July 2011.
