by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | February/March, Spotlight
Get ready to enjoy an afternoon of Santa Clarita’s finest as they strut down the catwalk once again at Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley’s (SIGSCV) 5th Annual Fashion Show and Boutique. Cruise Along with the Friends of Greater SCV, this year’s...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | February/March, Spotlight
Santa Clarita resident Manzie Jones had dreams of filmmaking ever since the age of six. As time passed, he pursued his passion for creating stories by writing, producing and directing small films. Through a chance encounter at a birthday party, Manzie met a producer...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 22, 2014 | December/January, Spotlight
A few years ago we featured Santa Clarita resident Jahruba “Ruba” Wilson, actor, host, dancer, singer and red carpet correspondent. Just last month Ruba made his debut on Oprah Winfrey Network’s Flex & Shanice, a reality series following the lives of actor and...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 22, 2014 | December/January, Spotlight
He taught chess to well over 35,000 kids and has recently created an app to help even more students develop a love for the game. Coach Jay Stallings began teaching chess to a group of students in 1993. Chess For Kids continued to grow as Santa Clarita residents began...
by élite Magazine | Nov 21, 2014 | December/January, Spotlight
There are some pretty great things going on at Westfield Valencia Town Center. Two of our clients from Westfield were featured… December 7 Cookie & Cupcake Decorating with Santa 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Town Center Drive) December 13 Winter Ice Sculptor (Town...
by élite Magazine | Sep 24, 2014 | October/November, Spotlight
As U.S. veterans head home from the conflicts overseas, the COC Adult Reentry and Veterans Center continues to serve an ever-growing population of student veterans who have sought out COC as their first stop on the path to educational and career success. By advising...
by élite Magazine | Sep 24, 2014 | October/November, Spotlight
Santa Clarita’s usual tranquility can be shattered during a disaster such as an earthquake, hazardous material incident, landslide, severe weather or wildfire. With only a few main transportation arteries, it’s impossible for emergency services to respond to...
by Stephanie Struyck | Sep 24, 2014 | October/November, Spotlight
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley was founded in 1974 and is an organization of women working together to advance the status of women in the SCV through service, advocacy and awareness. Each year, the organization chooses an outstanding community member to pay...
by Stephanie Struyck | Sep 24, 2014 | October/November, Spotlight
While you may have seen them performing at various high schools, or in competitions throughout the state, it wasn’t until their recent performances on America’s Got Talent where they won the hearts of viewers, making an even bigger name for the award winning dance...
by Stephanie Struyck | Sep 24, 2014 | October/November, Spotlight
Two consecutive beer festivals, The Belgians Are Coming and the Santa Clarita Oktoberfest, are happening this October in the Santa Clarita Valley. Both events will take place in and around an authentic, retro Belgian Spiegeltent, located at the Westfield Valencia Town...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Spotlight
It’s heartbreaking. We turn on the news and discover another one of our youth was killed in traffic-related collisions. Lives are taken much too soon and family, friends and community members are left to grieve. The statistics are startling. Traffic collisions...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Spotlight
They are the mothers, the sisters, the friends, the colleagues, the aunts, cousins and mentors, and they’ve spent most of their life dedicated to helping others. They are women who have made a difference in the lives of others. They are our 2014 Empowering HeArts...