Posts Tagged ‘youth’
February 3, 2012
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The City of Santa Clarita’s Inclusion Program was awarded a $9,500 grant and was selected as one of 66 nationwide recreational programs in 30 states to partner with the National Inclusion Project to implement, “Let’s ALL Play—Inclusion in Recreational Programs.” The City’s participation in this program will provide children with special needs an enjoyable summer camp experience in a friendly and inclusive setting.
For more information about the City’s Inclusion Program, or to request an accommodation, contact City Recreation Inclusion Coordinator Araz Valijan at (661) 250-3719.
Tags:Let's All Play, National Inclusion Project, Recreation, Santa Clarita Inclusion Program, youth, youth sports
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January 27, 2012
The Santa Clarita Valencia Library is offering four book clubs for youth and family to join beginning January through May.
- Harry Potter Book Club - Get together every third Thursday of every month, January through May, from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. to discuss all books of the Harry Potter series beginning with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at the Valencia Library
- Science Book Club – Explore books about science, technology and inventions every third Wednesday every month from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Valencia Library.
- Family Read Aloud Book Club – Families can enjoy a monthly sample of classic and new read-aloud books every fourth Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Valencia Library.
- Teen Genre Book Club – Select teen books chosen every month and discuss with friends every fourth Wednesday from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Valencia Library.
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For more information about the Valencia Library Book Clubs visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com or call (661) 259-8942. The Valencia Library is located at 23743 Valencia Blvd.
Tags:Book Club, children, Family, Family Read Aloud Book Club, Harry Potter Book Club, Science Book Club, Teen Genre Book Club, Valencia Library, youth
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January 23, 2012
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Winter/Spring Storytime returns to the Santa Clarita Public Library. Choose from four Storytime programs which are currently in session. No registration is necessary for any Storytimes, and residents are invited to begin attending any time during any session. Sessions end the week of May 14.
These programs are designed to appeal to the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of a particular group and their caregivers.
- Baby and Toddler Storytime helps build early language and literacy foundations for children 6-36 months old.
- School Readiness Storytime is a fun and interactive way to build early literacy, listening, and group participation skills with childrens books, rhymes, songs, and engaging projects.
- Family Storytime is a great way to get together with the family to listen to a wide array of stories for all age groups. The event is free and is open to the public.
- Bilingual Storytime is a new addition to Storytime with fun and interactive activities, rhymes, songs, and stories in both Spanish and English.
For details on programs and performances at each location, visit the library events calendar at SantaClaritaLibrary.com or contact Santa Clarita Youth Services Coordinator Kelly Behle at kbehle@santaclaritalibrary.com.
Tags:Baby and Toddler Storytime, Bilingual Storytime, family storytime, Santa Clarita Public Library, School Readiness Storytime, Winter/Spring Storytime, youth
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January 4, 2012
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Beginning this Thursday, January 5, the 2012 SCV Film Festival will have its opening night reception from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. for guests with VIP passes at the Repertory East Playhouse.
Film Screenings will take place Friday, January 6, through Sunday, January 8. Day passes are $5 for students and seniors and $8 for adults.
Tickets can be reserved by emailing info@scvfilmfestival.com or by calling (661) 251-0274. For more information about the SCV Film Festival’s schedule and ticket prices, click here to check out the website.
Tags:Films, old town newhall, Repertory East Playhouse, Santa Clarita movies, Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival, youth
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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.
Tags:After School Program, Anti-Gang Task Force, Granada Villa Neighborhood Committee, mayor Marsha McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Laurie Ender, youth
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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.
Tags:central park, city of santa clarita, Kick Competition, NFL Punt, pass, Punt Pass Kick, youth
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