Posts Tagged ‘Around town’
May 9, 2013
On Tuesday, May 7, the Drug Free Youth in Town (DFYIT) program hosted its Year End Celebration at the Activities Center.
Mayor Bob Kellar welcomed a packed room of junior high and high school students and their parents.
Students in the DFYIT program debuted the Cardboard Confessions video, a self produced video that the DFYIT participates created during the semester.
Brayden Plush from Castaic Middle School, seen meeting Mayor Kellar, was one of the speakers.
For more information about the DFYIT program, visit DFYITSCV.com.
Click to view the full gallery at the City’s Flickr page.
Go to the City’s Flickr page to view the full gallery of DFYIT’s Year End Celebration.
Tags:activities center, Around town, Captain Paul Becker, Cardboard Confessions, DFYIT, Drug Free Youth In Town, high school, Junior High School, Mayor Bob Kellar, Students, video, youth
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May 9, 2013
Yesterday, staff and and community members attended a meeting to share their ideas and suggestions on the master plan for the 60-acre Rivendale Park and Open Space at City Hall.
Participants included numerous individuals representing the arts, the environment, trail users and volunteers.
Suggestions ranged from clearing the buildings from the front of the property, to the development of a performance and festival complex with an amphitheater and concession building.
For more information on the Rivendale Open Space area, visit HikeSantaClarita.com.
Tags:Around town, Century Room, city hall, Community, Community Workshop, hike, Hike Santa Clarita, hiking, open space, park, Rivendale, Towsley Canyon, trails, video
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May 2, 2013
On Thursday, April 18, Mayor Bob Kellar and staff from the Santa Clarita Public Library honored over 240 volunteers at the first annual Volunteer Appreciation event entitled “Our Volunteers are World Class” hosted at the Old Town Newhall Library.
City Librarian Ed Kieczykowski acknowledged volunteers for their commitment to the daily operations and programs at the Santa Clarita Public Library.
The Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library were also recognized for their outstanding fundraising efforts and community outreach programs.
For more information on how to volunteer at the Santa Clarita Public Library or how to become a Friend of the Santa Clarita Public Library, visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com.
Tags:Around town, city librarian ed kieczykowski, Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library, Mayor Bob Kellar, old town newhall library, Santa Clarita Public Library, volunteer, volunteer appreciation
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April 29, 2013
It’s official, the Canyon Country BevMo is now open! A brief ceremony was held Friday, April 26, in which Councilmember Marsha McLean, City Manager Ken Striplin and Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo joined officials from BevMo to open the store.
Over 100 eager shoppers anxiously waited to be the first to shop at the new location.
BevMo is located in the Golden Valley Shopping Center and is the second location in the Santa Clarita Valley and first in the City of Santa Clarita.
Tags:Around town, Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo, Bevmo!, City Council, City Manager Ken Striplin, Councilmember Marsha McLean, grand opening, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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April 26, 2013
Grand Prize Winner “Recycle Robot”
On Saturday, April 13, several community members helped judge in the City’s cArt aRt contest at the annual Earth Arbor Day Festival. The contest involved transforming recycling carts into vibrant pieces of art using paint, art supplies, recycled items, and creativity to increase awareness of reusing and recycling household items.
Most Creative and Best Green Theme Winner “My Home is Not a Recycling Bin”
All submissions were on display at the festival and received cash prizes, here are the winners in the following categories:
- Grand Prize – “Recycle Robot” by Green Convergence
- Most Creative – “My Home is Not a Recycling Bin” by Funakoshi Family
- Best Local Flare – “Honoring Creation’s Blessings” by Family Community Church
- Best Green Theme – “My Home is Not a Recycling Bin” by Funakoshi Family
- Fan Favorite – Beautiful Artwork Bin by Irina Previtire
Best Local Flare Winner “Honoring Creation’s Blessing”
Fan Favorite Winner “Beautiful Artwork Bin”
For more information about future green events happening in the City of Santa Clarita, visit GreenSantaClarita.com.
Tags:Around town, CArt Art contest, EA Day, Earth Arbor Day Festival, green santa clarita, Winners
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April 22, 2013
On Saturday, April 6, the City hosted the Santa Clarita Men’s Classic Softball Tournament at Central park.
Co-sponsored by the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation, 21 local teams competed against teams from San Diego, Fillmore, Lancaster, Lompoc, Glendale and Simi Valley.
This one-day tournament had 2,500 participants and spectators throughout the day.
Teams interested in participating in the next Santa Clarita Classic Adult Softball Tournament, contact the Adult Sports office at (661) 290-2240 for more information.
Tags:Around town, central park, Mens Softball, Municipal Athletic Federation, Santa Clarita Classic Men's Softball Tournament, SCMAF, Southern California, Tournament
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April 19, 2013
Last night, the 20th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union, kicked off with the City’s monthly Senses block party in Old Town Newhall.
Mayor Bob Kellar and the Santa Clarita City Council inducted Academy Award winning actor Lee Marvin, actor Rodolfo Acosta, and cowboy singer Stuart Hamblen into the Walk of Western Stars.
There was fun activities, live musical performances by Keesha Scott Hogan and Dawson’s Gang, food trucks and line dancing.
For more information about the Senses on Main and future events, visit ThursdaysAtNewhall.com; follow SENSES on Twitter or like us on Facebook. For more information about the 20th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, visit CowboyFestival.org.
Tags:20th Annual Cowboy Festival, Around town, Block Party, logix federal credit union, saddle up, Senses, Thursdays at Newhall
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April 17, 2013
On Saturday, April 13, the City of Santa Clarita held its annual Earth Arbor Day Festival, presented by the SCV Family of Water Suppliers, at Central Park.
Thousands of residents thoughout the day attended the festival and participated in a wide variety of fun activities while to learn how to stay green and keep the environment clean.
There was also a recycled art gallery on display, as well as a cArt aRt contest that showcased resident’s artwork on recycling bins.
A popular feature of the event is the free mulch and one gallon tree give aways.
For more information and to learn about future green friendly events, visit GreenSantaClarita.com.
Tags:2013 Earth Arbor Day, Around town, cArt aRt, Earth Arbor Day Celebration, environment, Festival, green santa clarita, santa clarita
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April 8, 2013
Last Thursday, the streets of Old Town Newhall featured fun, interactive environmental activites, as well as green art exhibits at the City’s Green SLAM, part of Thursdays At Newhall.
Festivalgoers experienced recycled sculptures, re-purposed shoe art, a raw fashion show, and over 20 green artists’ art displays, exhibits, and installations.
Ryan Thomas and his band performed at the event.
Click to view the City’s Flickr page.
Click here to view the full gallery of the Green SLAM pictures on the City’s Flickr page.
For more information about Art Slam and other future events in Old Town Newhall, visit ThursdaysAtNewhall.com.
Tags:Around town, Art Slam, arts and events, Arts in Old Town Newhall, entertainment, Events, farmer's market, Light Slam, old town newhall, Public Art, Senses, Thursdays @ newhall, Thursdays at Newhall
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April 5, 2013
On March 30, the City of Santa Clarita held its annual Eggstravaganza Egg Scramble at Central Park. 55 volunteers participated in this year’s event with 42 stuffing thousands of eggs in preparation of the event and 13 distributing eggs and prizes across the field at Central Park.
Volunteers also monitored the fields keeping the 2,500 participants behind the lines until Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commissioner Duane Harte gave the signal for the festivities to begin. Once the event was over, volunteers worked alongside staff to clean up the fields.
There are many volunteering opportunities through the City of Santa Clarita’s upcoming events like the 20th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, Earth Arbor Day Festival and the 2013 Amgen Tour of California.
For more information on volunteering through out the City, visit Santa-Clarita.com.
Tags:activities, Around town, arts and events, Basket, Bunny, central park, city of santa clarita, Easter Bunny, easter egg, Easter Egg Hunt, egg, egg hunt, eggstravaganza, Family, Family Fun, fun, hunt, Mr. E. bunny, santa clarita aquatic center, youth
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