In-person ‘Soroptimist Wine Affair’ returns to Old Town Newhall
Laura Raden, the General Manager of the Newhall Press Room, pours a glass of red wine for Bob Nuggets, 22, during the Wine Affair event on Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

In-person ‘Soroptimist Wine Affair’ returns to Old Town Newhall

For the first time since before the pandemic, the 13th annual “Wine Affair - Wine, Beer, and Cheer” event was held with virtually no restrictions, allowing patrons to wine, dine…

Bras for a Cause takes attendees to worldwide destinations
Auctioneer Eric Ross, left, and Jenny Castruita Striplin take bids from the audience as Jenny wears the bra representing Italy during live bra auction at the18th Annual Bras For a Cause fundraiser held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Saturday, 102321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Bras for a Cause takes attendees to worldwide destinations

More than a hundred years ago a group of women decided to start a service organization because they weren’t allowed to join clubs that were men-only.  These women took matters…

Soroptimist International of Valencia host virtual Bras for a Cause
37-year Soroptimist International of Valencia member Karen Ilich and her husband Mirko pick up their dinners and swag bags for the 17th annual Bras for a Cause. Courtesy

Soroptimist International of Valencia host virtual Bras for a Cause

Each year, Soroptimist International of Valencia has hosted its annual Bras for a Cause event, raising more than $380,000 for breast cancer in the event’s 17-year history. “Every year, it…

Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley’s 9th annual All That Jazz Fashion Show
Liz Seelman (left) and Matt Nelson (right) look at the gift baskets available at the 9th Annual "All that Jazz" Fashion Show hosted at the Canyon Saturday afternoon to benefit the Santa Clarita chapter of Soroptimists International. November 09, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley’s 9th annual All That Jazz Fashion Show

To the cheers “oohs and aahs” of the crowd, dozens of models and performers strutted their stuff and locally made and sold clothing during the 9th annual “All That Jazz…

Soroptimists donate over $6,000 to breast center
Left – Right: Laura Chesler (Annual Giving Officer, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation), Mara Shay (Manager, Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center), Kathy Rutherford (President, Soroptimist International of Valencia), and Marlee Lauffer (President, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation) pose with $6,287 donation check. Courtesy photo.

Soroptimists donate over $6,000 to breast center

At the end of October, Soroptimist International of Valencia (SIV) donated over $6,000 from its annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser to the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center at Henry…

Bras for a Cause supports breast cancer awareness, fighters and survivors
Models walk down the catwalk to show off custom bras that were being auctioned off to raise money for women fighting breast cancer at Bras For a Cause, which was held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Saturday. Bobby Block/The Signal

Bras for a Cause supports breast cancer awareness, fighters and survivors

In a night filled with fantasy, models and charity, hundreds of local residents attended the 16th annual Bras for a Cause event hosted by Soroptimist International of Valencia Saturday. In…

Optimists honor 43-year members of the volunteer organization
At the end of their conference Saturday, the members of Optimist International Pacific Southwest District honored two of their members that had been working with the organization for the last 43 years. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.

Optimists honor 43-year members of the volunteer organization

At the end of their conference Saturday, the members of Optimist International Pacific Southwest District honored two of their members who had been working with the organization for the past…

Valencia Acura gets a look into the future
Cheri Fleming (center) with her dear friend, Yamada-san (right), at the Honda headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Courtesy of Cheri Fleming

Valencia Acura gets a look into the future

Valencia Acura co-owner Cheri Fleming got more than she expected on a recent trip to Japan in her role as a volunteer for Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley:…

‘Gentlemen’ race for a cause for Soroptimist International
NHRA driver Trevor Larkin leads the pack in a race Sunday evening to raise money for Soroptimist International at MB2 Raceway in Sylmar. Cory Rubin/The Signal

‘Gentlemen’ race for a cause for Soroptimist International

Teammates and family members cheered as go-karts sped by for Soroptimist International of Valencia’s Gentlemen for a Cause fundraiser at MB2 Raceway Indoor Kart Racing Center in Sylmar on Sunday.…

Brewery event set for Sunday
The Soroptimist International of Valencia is inviting the community to have a boot-scootin’ good time at its first ever Boots and Barrels event on Sunday at Wolf Creek Brewery from 3-7 p.m. Courtesy photo.

Brewery event set for Sunday

The Soroptimist International of Valencia is inviting the community to have a boot-scootin’ good time at its first ever Boots and Barrels event on Sunday.

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