The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is set to host their annual Women in Service luncheon this month to honor women volunteers in SCV.  The luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in an effort to celebrate the contribution made by dynamic volunteers.  This is planned to be the 37th annual Women in ...

On Friday night, Santa Clarita Grocery along with their partners hosted a toy drive giveaway on Main Street for families in need, including live holiday performances and a Santa Claus float.  Families, lined up with their children to take part in the event, were able to be given toys that had been donated by members of the community. “We started ...

As a part of his monthly service project initiative, Congressman Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) hosted a district-wide “Support Our Local Police” Event on Saturday.  “We want to give them a little sense of love, motivation and support from the community. Just our way of thanking our law enforcement because they’re the ones who provide use with security,” Garcia said Saturday.  ...

Volunteer signups are open for the City of Santa Clarita’s 26th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo scheduled to take place in September. Volunteers are required to pre-register in advance for the event, starting Monday through September 17.  Each year, the River Rally attracts about 1,200 volunteers to participate in cleaning a portion of the Santa Clara River in ...

While Santa Clarita Valley volunteers often bring meals to the Bridge to Home shelter, the program also features a weekly breakfast event on Saturdays known as the ‘Breakfast Club.’  The Breakfast Club is a weekly breakfast event held on Saturdays for homeless patrons of the Bridge to Home homeless shelter in Santa Clarita. “The thing that’s unique about what we ...

Last month, the National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government (NAVPLG) awarded the City of Santa Clarita’s Volunteer Engagement Program the prestigious “Rising to Excellence Award”.  The city was given this award for its COVID-19 pandemic response, including the creation of the Santa Clarita Volunteer Hub.  The Volunteer Hub is a website created to pair volunteers with nonprofits and ...

On Saturday, Santa Clarita-based non-profit the Triumph Foundation hosted a specially designed bicycling event for local residents and members of the disabled community. A “hand-cycling” event was hosted by Santa Clarita non-profit the Triumph Foundation on Saturday, as part of the organization’s Adaptive Recreation programs it hosts for those affected by disabilities. “It was great to resume our Adaptive Recreation ...

Veterans are an important part of society, and it’s why honoring them has been a part of the tradition for so many years. Whether they served actively or played a support role, veterans did their part to serve the nation’s people as long as they can. Veterans can suffer from various mental health disorders, and they’re at high risk because ...

Real Life Church has plans to hold a Christmas drive-thru extravaganza in Valencia next week, with over a dozen holiday-themed zones and special surprises. The drive-thru, which is set to be held at Real Life Church in Valencia and feature several holiday-themed areas, is open to all members of the community free of charge, and guests are encouraged to bring ...

In today’s world, the importance of giving and being generous cannot be stressed enough. Our lives are filled with a lot of stress and struggles, and supporting one another can go a long way in building a community that thrives. As individuals, we need to make a difference in the world and leave a mark; that’s actually what we all ...