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Register for the Santa Clarita Marathon Today and Take Advantage of Early Bird Rates

September 30, 2011

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Today is the last day to take advantage of early registration prices for the 2011 annual Santa Clarita Marathon and events taking place on Sunday, November 6, 2011.

Lower registration rates remain valid until 11:59 p.m. tonight.  Registration for all events remains open until November 5, 2011.

Events include the Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 5K Run, a 3-mile Mayors Walk (perfect for families, groups, and troops), and Kid K for children 12 and under.

Visit SCMarathon.org to register today and for additional event details.

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Around Town: Mayor McLean and Mayor Pro Tem Ender Volunteer at Granada Villa Neighborhood After School Program

September 30, 2011

On Wednesday, September 28, Mayor Marsha McLean and Mayor Pro Tem Laurie Ender helped more than 30 Granada Villa community kids with their after-school reading program.

Mayor Marsha McLean and Mayor Pro Tem Ender helped the children with reading and writing skills.

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Santa Clarita City Council Invites Community Members to the 2011 State of the City Luncheon

September 28, 2011

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Mayor Marsha McLean and the Santa Clarita City Council are inviting residents, businesses, and community leaders to the annual State of the City Luncheon on Thursday, October 13, at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Valencia.

The cost of the luncheon is $40 per person or $400 for a table of 10, and includes a commemorative gift. The event is open to the public with advanced reservations.

For more information contact the City of Santa Clarita at (661) 255-4939 or to reserve a spot online click here.

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City Prepares for “Oaktober” with Tree Friendly Events: VIDEO

September 27, 2011

This Week in Santa Clarita previews events happening in ”Oaktober” including the Oak Tree Community Workshop happening Tuesday, October 4, from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Activities Center.

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Santa Clarita Jazz Festival Happening this Weekend

September 27, 2011

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The Santa Clarita Jazz Festival is coming to the Valencia Country Club this Friday and Saturday.  The festival will begin on Friday September 30 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. and on Saturday, October 1 from 12  noon - 10 p.m. 

There will be live performances by the Ultimate Promotion all-star band and nationally renowned recording artists: Gerald Albright, Rick Braun, Diane Schuur, Everette Harp, and Jeff Lorber with Eric Marienthal on sax.

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For more information about the Santa Clarita Jazz Festival click the flyer above or go to VisitSantaClarita.com.

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Around Town: 2011 River Rally

September 26, 2011

Mayor Pro Tem Laurie Ender (left center) and Mayor Marsha McLean (right center) were on hand to help clean up the river.

There were over 1,400 participants at the River Rally.

Over 21,000 pounds of trash was removed from the river.

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Survive the ‘Zombie Invasion’ at the City’s Monthly ‘Senses’ Block Party Happening in October

September 21, 2011
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On Thursday, October 20, “zombies” will invade Main Street for the monthly block party happening from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Old Town Newhall.  Details to follow on SensesOnMain.com, Facebook and Twitter with exclusive access to event contests and promotions.

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‘Day for Kids’ Carnival this Saturday at Newhall Park

September 20, 2011
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Every year, Americans celebrate Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and even Groundhog’s Day. The City of Santa Clarita thinks it time to honor children by celebrating a Day for Kids. Families in Santa Clarita will enjoy a free kid’s carnival, open to the public on Saturday, September 24, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Newhall Park.

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Santa Clarita Youth Invited to Compete in NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition

September 19, 2011

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Want a chance to participate in one of the NFL’s longest-standing youth football traditions? The City of Santa Clarita will host a NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition for kids between the ages of 6 and 15 on Wednesday, September 21, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., at Central Park Fields #7 and #8.

The competition will include boys and girls divisions broken down by age: 8/9, 10/11, 12/13 and 14/15. The winner of each boy’s and girl’s age division will qualify to represent Santa Clarita at the Sectional Competition in October at Jesse Owens County Park. The top four scorers among the Team Championships first-place finalists in each age division will advance to the National Finals, held at an NFL Playoff game in January.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information on the event, contact Richard Carr, Recreation Supervisor, at (661) 250-3756.

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Heroin Symposium Video Now Available on Youtube

September 16, 2011

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For Residents who missed the City of Santa Clarita’s first-ever Heroin Kills Symposium, the full length video is now available online the Heroin Kills Youtube Channel.

For more information on resources and future “Heroin Kills, The High Is a Lie” events and information, visit the Heroin Kills website.

The Heroin Symposium will also air on SCVTV, local television for Santa Clarita, on:

  • Saturday, September 17, at noon
  • Monday, September 19, at noon
  • Tuesday, September 20, at 11 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 21, at 11 a.m.

SCVTV can been seen on Time Warner Channel 20, AT&T Uverse Channel 99 (Santa Clarita) and SCVTV.com.

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