Santa Clarita’s 17th Annual Military Honor Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting

Everything old is new again – and that’s what’s happening at Hart Park in Newhall. Heritage Junction – where 8 historic buildings and a steam engine and caboose are on display to the public – has officially been renamed “Santa Clarita History Center” and a new logo designed and adopted.

Santa Clarita’s Restaurant Week is here! Local charity feedSCV presents an exciting week of dining experiences at SCV restaurants February 5-10, 2023. During the event, patrons can visit locally owned, participating venues to enjoy all new dishes or showcased customer favorites on specialty menus. There will also be fun events and prize opportunities sponsored by local businesses such as The Paseo Club.

Gloria Mercado-Fortine (Woman of the Year, 2018), President of the Santa Clarita Valley Man & Woman of the Year Committee, has announced the call for nominations for the 2023 Man & Woman of the Year. Community, nonprofit organizations in the Santa Clarita Valley are now busy nominating their candidates for this most celebrated award for local volunteerism. Since 1964, individuals have been selected from an impressive list of men and women who have made an impact on the community through their volunteer service. The awards will be kept secret and presented to the honorees at an exclusive gala dinner on Friday evening, May 5, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia ballroom.

“At Circle of Hope, you are not alone.” For over 18 years of serving the financial, emotional and educational needs of Santa Clarita’s cancer community, we’ve come to understand that practically no message is more welcomed than this. The Wellness Center at Circle of Hope offers many forms of assistance not usually available through the common outlets in the Santa Clarita health arena. All classes, programs and therapies are offered free of charge and all classes and programs are designed for cancer support. Depending on the class, classes may be offered outdoors or in a local park and are noted next to each class. Masks must be worn, social distancing, and all safety protocols are being followed for the health and safety of all clients, staff and volunteers.

Accolades to Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) for the many volunteer residents that assist individuals in need! Nomination forms are available for non-profit organizations to nominate their outstanding women volunteers who will be honored at the annual Zonta Club of SCV’s 38th Women in Service luncheon Saturday, March 25, 2023 at10:00 am located in the Canyon Country Community Center, 18140 Sierra Highway. Completed nominations are due by February 10, 2023. All nominees will be luncheon guests of Zonta and recognized for “Their Work for a Cause, Not Applause”- to include recognition of their nominating organizations. The Carmen Sarro outstanding winner award will be the grand finale!

Join us on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 4 pm to 10 pm for a good old fashion hoedown on the farm presented by Gilchrist Farm. Come on down and have some fun. We will have BBQ Tastings, Live Bands, Line Dancing, Beer & Wine for sale, a bunch of Activities and a Silent Auction.

Soroptimist International of Valencia is looking for a few good gentlemen and ladies! Grab your Stetson and your boots and get ready to “giddyup” for the ride of your life!. The 13th annual Gentlemen for a Cause will be held Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Blomgren Ranch in...

Empowering HeArts: Building Hope Butterfly Ball promises to be an outstanding Art Gala showcasing the stories of six single parent families of our community, and six artists from the Santa Clarita Artist Association. It is our hope that by sharing these powerful stories through word and art, these extraordinary women will impact and inspire others to rise above their own challenging circumstances.

Two big changes are coming up for residents of the City of Santa Clarita, with a new residential waste hauler and state-mandated organics recycling beginning July 1, 2023. With the City’s current agreements for residential and commercial waste hauling set to expire, the City awarded Burrtec Waste Industries (Burrtec) the new waste services franchise agreement for all residential and commercial waste services in the City with service beginning on July 1, 2023. Additionally, new statewide legislation will require all Santa Clarita residents to begin recycling organics at home and in their place of work, this change will also take place on July 1, 2023. Over the next few months, the City will be working closely with Burrtec to transition services in preparation for the official start date on July 1, 2023, at which time the monthly rate for residential services will adjust from the current rate of $26.31 to Burrtec’s new rate of $28.92.

We hope you will join us at our events. Everyone is welcome. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Santa Clarita is the premier membership-based nonprofit organization of young active citizens between the ages of 18-40. The Jaycees, as JCI Santa Clarita members are more affectionately known, are dedicated to creating positive change in their communities. We believe that to improve the world around us – we must also work to improve our selves.

We have three very unique events on our February cover, all are tied in to local non-profits and we hope you will support one or all of them this month. Single Mothers Outreach is pleased to announce this year’s Empowering HeArts Honorees whose lives personify their theme this year, “Building Hope Butterfly Ball” join them on February 10th at Sand Canyon Country Club to celebrate the honorees and artists.

The month of February is probably best known for the holiday of love, which falls on February 14. Valentine’s Day will be extra special this year for local couples who have opted to be part of “The Big I Do.” This first of its kind event will give local couples the opportunity to have a dream wedding, without the hassle of planning, seating charts and coordination. Wedding experts from the City Hall Ceremonies team are putting together the whole celebration – complete with a beautiful ceremony, delicious brunch, professional photographer, DJ, dancing and more. This special event will see several couples getting married, all at the same time. The deadline to sign-up to be part of “The Big I Do” is quickly approaching; please visit santa-clarita.com/Weddings for more information.

Enjoy all the makings of your favorite restaurant without ever having to step foot outside of your house (and without having to put on real pants). With WeGo Delivers, you can enjoy all your favorite offerings from restaurants and shops all across the Santa Clarita Valley. As of today, they have over 200+ different delivery spots, and they also accept custom orders, so even if you don’t see your favorite place on the website, you can always put in a special request and they’ll take care of the rest. Take a look at their options online and place an order at https://www.wegodelivers.com/restaurants/santa-clarita-food-delivery.

This Valentine’s Day, make the most of your night out at Le Chene, voted “Most Romantic” by two separate publications. Each one of their entrees encapsulates the elegant spirit of French cuisine, and who can deny the appeal of a delicious Lobster Tail and Filet Mignon dish on the most romantic day of the year? They also offer an impressive full bar as well as Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more and secure your table today by calling them at 661-251-4315 to place a reservation.

Enjoy a trip through Italy without ever leaving the Santa Clarita city limits! Bella Cucina is known for its reputation as the premiere destination for authentic Italian cuisine right here in our valley, and their menu options cater to every taste bud. In addition to appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches and more, they also offer the option to create your own pizza. They also feature a fully stocked bar and the expertise needed to figure out which wine will pair perfectly with your dish of the night. Give them a call today to make a reservation for dine-in: 661-263-1414.