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PAC invited to Kennedy Center "Partners in Education" Institute
Just two years after unveiling its K-12 Arts Education Outreach Program, the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) at College of the Canyons and its local educational partners - the Newhall, Saugus Union and Sulphur Springs School Districts - have been invited by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to participate in the prestigious Partners In Education Institute, May 5-8, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

	Hart District opens ‘Project Prom’ boutique The Wm. S. Hart Union High School District opened its "Project Prom" boutique this week, complete with dressing rooms curtained in red satin and racks of new and nearly-new gowns, tuxes and dress suits. The shoppers are among 600 carefully selected students invited to participate, who make an appointment to meet with an adult "personal shopper" who helps the student select the perfect outfit for the upcoming high school prom.
	Tickets now available for Youth Sports Clipper Day Tickets are now available for the city of Santa Clarita's Youth Sports Clipper Day, featuring the Los Angeles Clippers vs. the Golden State Warriors at the Staples Center on Sunday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. A variety of ticket options are available for the event at up to $25 off the original ticket price.
	Donovan headlines benefit concert on March 19 Legendary folk-rock-pop troubadour Donovan, known for hits such as "Mellow Yellow," "Sunshine Superman," "Hurdy Gurdy Man" and more, will headline a benefit concert for the David Lynch Foundation on Friday, March 19 at the El Rey Theater.
	City breaks ground for Newhall library March 16 The city of Santa Clarita will host a groundbreaking event for the new Old Town Newhall Library on Tuesday, March 16 at 2 p.m.
	Whittaker-Bermite CAG hosts meeting March 24 The Citizens Advisory Group (CAG) for the Whittaker-Bermite Site Clean-up will be holding a meeting 7 p.m. on March 24 in the Century Room at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita 91355.
	Amnesty International reports maternal mortalities NEW YORK, March 12 -- In releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to three women dying daily in the United States from pregnancy-related complications, with half of these deaths believed preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
	'Feed Your Brain' at the 2010 Youth Expo COSTA MESA, Calif. -- The 2010 Youth Expo theme is "Feed Your Brain," which is what local students are encouraged to do at this annual fun-filled event.
	Antonovich secures grant for express bus to Dodger Stadium LOS ANGELES COUNTY - Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, member of the Governing Board of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), has secured a $300,000 grant from the Mobile Sources Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee to operate a no-cost Express Bus connecting Dodger Stadium to Union Station for the 2010 season.
	SCOPE hosts business meeting, movie night The Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE) will be holding their regular business meeting 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 at Valencia Hills Club House, 24060 Oak Vale Dr., Valencia 91355.
	California American Water partners with EPA for 'Fix a Leak Week' SACRAMENTO, CA - California American Water has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency to promote its annual "Fix a Leak Week," which runs from March 15-21.
	AOC named one of America's best high schools Academy of the Canyons, the Wm. S. Hart High School District's middle college high school, has been named one of America's Best High Schools by "U.S. News & World Report," placing it in the top 10 percent of high schools across the nation.
	I-CuE asks community: beer or wine? This month, the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education (I-CuE) invites community members to fill their glasses and raise their cups in search of an answer to the age-old question - beer or wine?
	McGrath Project to play Matchless Amplifier birthday bash; proceeds benefit Hart High arts Santa Clarita-based rock band The McGrath Project is set to showcase for Matchless Amplifiers' 20th Anniversary Concert at Kulaks Woodshed in North Hollywood at 8 p.m. on April 22.
	661Arts needs volunteers this Saturday The 661Arts Art Attack Sub Committee is putting a call out for volunteers this weekend. They will be doing their first Art Attack in the community on Saturday at noon. It will only take 13 minutes of volunteer's time. If interested, and available from 11:50 a.m. to 12:03 p.m. this Saturday, email jbarber@santa-clarita.com.
	CPUC allows non-residential customers choice of electric provider SAN FRANCISCO - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today acted to implement a plan to increase the amount of Direct Access transactions within the service territories of California's major investor-owned electric utilities (IOUs), Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas and Electric Company.
	McKeon supports vote to ban earmarks WASHINGTON, D.C - Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (CA-25) today released the following statement in support of the earmark moratorium adopted by the House Republican Conference today:
	COC named to President's Community Service Honor Roll For the fourth time in as many years, College of the Canyons has been honored for its dedication to providing access to service-learning educational opportunities with inclusion on the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction.
	SCV Blues Society, Robert Heft Blues Band host jam March 13 The Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society will host an open pro jam session on Saturday, March 13 at Vincenzo's Pizza in Newhall from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
	UPDATED: Santa Clarita Arts & Events calendar: March 2010 Dog Vaccination Clinic (March 13, 2010) Keep your four legged friends health by bringing them by the Dog Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, March 13, located at Canine Country, above the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. For more information, call Jennifer at (661)286-4193. Hit the Trail (March 20, 2010) Come out for a community bike ride and rally celebrating the City's thirty-plus miles of off-street bike trails.Enjoy an escorted leisurely bike ride to Bridgeport Park from one ...
	IAPMO, elementary schools celebrate World Plumbing Day today ONTARIO, Calif. -- We've all seen the stereotypical image of a plumber, heavy tool belt tugging his pants down to reveal more than the source of your leaky faucet. But how often do you consider the plumber who designed, installed and maintains the system that transports clean, safe water into your home, office or school and carries the dirty water safely away?
	E-mail wire transfer scam, hacking alert Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies took two separate reports of electronic mail (e-mail) phishing-related scams from local residents who apparently had their Yahoo and GMail (Google) e-mail accounts unlawfully accessed and altered Tuesday.
	Braille Institute Van visits Senior Center in April The Mobile Solutions Van from the Braille Institute will visit the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Tuesday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
	McKeon opposes Afghanistan withdrawal WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, today delivered the following remarks on the House floor in opposition to a resolution that would mandate the withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year:
	Oscars' Avatar snub sparks Green Globe Film Awards voting frenzy HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- The month of Avatar versus Hurt Locker Oscar predictions came to a close on March 7 with the Hurt Locker overtaking Avatar for Best Picture and Kathryn Bigelow trumping James Cameron for Best Director, causing environmentalists to see red.
	Last chance to save 38 endangered and threatened species LOS ANGELES -- The Santa Clara River is the last major wild river in Southern California. It provides its neighboring cities with drinking water and it irrigates rich farmland as it meanders 116 miles from the San Gabriel Mountains near Acton to the Pacific Ocean at Oxnard, CA. But it is a lethal combination of public apathy and corporate greed that could kill this preeminent ecosystem. Well over 38 endangered and threatened species inhabit the river, its watershed and tributaries.
	New study shows eating strawberries daily can quickly improve health WATSONVILLE, Calif. -- When it comes to eating healthy, most people know it's a good long-term choice, but what they may not know is that eating certain foods daily can provide immediate health benefits. According to a new UCLA study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the antioxidant power in strawberries becomes "bioavailable" or ready to work in the blood after just a few short weeks of eating, resulting in the potential to improve ...
	Man busted on burglary and weapons charges Roderick Butler, 24, of Canyon Country, was arrested this morning by detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station's burglary team and charged with burglary, possession of a concealed weapon and possession of stolen property.
	Go green, get green The City of Santa Clarita is gearing up to launch its new Green Energy Incentive Program, which offers grants to local businesses of all sizes that undertake projects designed to achieve eligible "green" objectives.
	City now offering parties in the park The City of Santa Clarita is now accepting reservations for birthday parties at the City's Skate Park. Held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturdays from April through mid-October, the parties allow residents to rent out the popular Skate Park for a private, two-hour birthday bash. Reservations are on a fist-come, first-served basis.