Community

SCV restaurants hosting toy drive for kids in need

Though the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to close once again, the Marazzito family isn’t stopping them from holding their annual toy drives. Dennis Marazzito, owner of Drifters Cocktails

Local nonprofit seeking donations for Giving Tuesday

By Claire Schlaman For The Signal The Valencia nonprofit Avenues Supported Living Services is seeking donations this Giving Tuesday after suffering greatly from the effects of COVID-19.  Giving Tuesday, which

Zonta Lunafest presented as drive-in event

News release The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley produced its 2020 LUNAFEST film festival as a drive-in movie night on Sept. 26 at Castaic Lake. LUNAFEST, the annual travelling

A love affair with backgammon

By Naomi YoungSaugus contributor Backgammon is a competitive game that involves strategizing ways to win. It often results in thrilling and spectacular endings. Shesh besh, as they call it in

Community | Education in brief

Allyson Spencer graduates from Marquette University This past spring, Allyson Spencer, of Valencia, graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee. Spencer earned a bachelor of science in nursing. Spencer was one

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COC Theatre’s ‘Woyzeck’ now streaming

News release The College of the Canyons Theatre Department’s recorded production of “Woyzeck” will be available to stream online for free until Saturday, Dec. 12. Directed and produced by David

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City launches new volunteer hub

News release Looking to recruit new volunteers or find the best-suited volunteer opportunity? Try out the city of Santa Clarita’s new Volunteer Hub at SantaClaritaVolunteers.com. The Santa Clarita Volunteer Hub

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Zonta says ‘no’ to violence against women

News release Zonta International’s “16 days of Activism” is held annually from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10. Since 2016, Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley has participated in the annual

Teens hold Santa Clarita Grocery fundraiser

Submitted by Fatin Sako Three local teenage brothers recently held a fundraiser to raise $6,000 for Santa Clarita Grocery to purchase two large refrigerator units.  Many people have been affected

COC named a 2021 Bellwether Award finalist

News release College of the Canyons was one of 30 community colleges selected by the Bellwether College Consortium as a finalist for a 2021 Bellwether Award, which is widely regarded