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UPDATED: St. Clare Church's Lenten Fish Fry cooks tonight
Tonight, March 19, is the fifth Friday of the 2010 Lenten Fish Fry at St. Clare in Canyon Country. Friday, March 26 will be the sixth and final fry.

	Your Community: Dates to Watch and Upcoming Events Dates to Watch Friday St. Clare Catholic Church's 32nd annual Lenten Fish Fry. Takeout meals are available. Children and seniors eat for $7.50; adult dinners are $8.I, 4:30-8 p.m. Through March 26. St. Clare Catholic Church, 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. Wednesday The Tri-Valleys Aging Network presents Dr. Sam Kojoglanian, who will discuss heart health as well as other topics related to health and longevity, 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, ...
	When feelings bubble to surface Maybe it's a sad movie or listening to a friend's battle with cancer, and slowly you feel your throat tighten. When emotions bubble to the surface, many people push those feelings right back down. "C'mon, heart, be still."
	Your Community: Dates to Watch and Upcoming Events Dates to Watch Friday St. Clare Catholic Church's 32nd annual Lenten Fish Fry. Takeout meals are available. Children and seniors eat for $7.50; adult dinners are $8.50, 4:30-8 p.m. Fridays, through March 26. St. Clare Catholic Church, 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. Sunday Santa Clarita Creative Guild presents the "Love Is in the Air" gala featuring local art and music, refreshments, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and a no-host bar, $15 pre-show, $25 at door, 2-5 p.m., ...
	Seeing through Lozano’s lens A Haitian orphan. Spools of colorful thread. A kitschy '50s motel sign. All seemingly random subjects, but to Valencia fine arts photographer Frank Lozano, equally worthy of his attention.
	‘Project Prom’ offers dream dresses It is an important part of the high school experience - prom. However, for many students the costs of a memorable prom experience are beyond the family budget.
	Your Community: Dates to Watch and Upcoming Events Dates to Watch Thursday “Divorce — The Hidden Costs of Keeping the Family Home” with attorney Kelly Lise Murray, Vanderbilt legal writing professor, realtor and family mediator. Whether you are divorced, thinking of divorce, or somewhere in between, this free event will help you determine your best options for a stronger financial future. 7-9 p.m., Embassy Suites Valencia, 28505 Westinghouse Place, Valencia. (Info) (661) 254-3948, Ext. 103. Fridays St. Clare Catholic Church’s 32nd annual Lenten ...
	‘Footsteps’ run helps SCV children As the saying goes, the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. So does the journey of helping thousands of local children in need.
	Your Community: Dates to Watch and Upcoming Events Dates to Watch Fridays St. Clare Catholic Church’s 32nd annual Lenten Fish Fry. Takeout meals are available. Children and seniors eat for $7.50; adult dinners are $8.50, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, through March 26. St. Clare Catholic Church, 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. Today Midwinter Madrigal Feast benefiting the Master Chorale of Santa Clarita offers dinner, wine, play, music, vacation opportunity ...
	Building toward the future Santa Clarita Valley Zonta Club President Cynthia A. Kittle, clad in a smart black-and-white dress with high-heeled black shoes, was on the floor with a yard stick, measuring distances around an obstacle course taped to the carpet.
	Pleasantview Industries hosts 11th annual tournament Pleasantview Industries held its 11th annual No-Tap Tournament and fundraiser at Valencia Lanes. One hundred and twenty bowlers participated in the tournament to raise funds for the programs at Pleasantview, a local nonprofit that has been serving individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley for the past 40 years.
	In the Service: Trevor A. Leahy Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Trevor A. Leahy graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
	Circle of Hope announces 2010 Warrior Princesses This year's Warrior Princess Court spans three generations. From a 40-something to a 70-years-young, from a ministering family to a red-hot singer. Each of this year's clients learned of the services Circle of Hope provides from nurses and doctors in various medical offices, including the University of California, Los Angeles oncology department in the Santa Clarita Valley.
	In the Service: Bryan M. Longoria Marine Corps Reserve Sgt. Bryan M. Longoria, a 2002 graduate of Canyon High School in Canyon Country, recently completed the Marine Corps Enlisted Warehouse Basic Course and graduated with honors.
	In the Service: Andrew J. Stropkai Navy Seaman Andrew J. Stropkai, son of Valerie R. and Paul Stropkai of Saugus, Calif., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training and was meritoriously promoted to his current rank at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
	In the Service: Holly R. Settles Navy Seaman Recruit Hollie M. Settles, daughter of Marie R. Settles of Newhall, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
	In the Service: Cody M. Haselwood Coast Guard Seaman Cody M. Haselwood, son of Strawberry N. and Sheldon M. Haselwood of Santa Clarita, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N. J.
	Your Community: Dates to Watch and Upcoming Events Dates to Watch Fridays St. Clare Catholic Church’s 32nd annual Lenten Fish Fry. Takeout meals are available. Children and seniors eat for $7.50; adult dinners are $8.50, 4:30-8 p.m. Fridays, through March 26. St. Clare Catholic Church, 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. March 6 The 2010 Silver Spur Celebration hosted by the College of the Canyons Foundation will be held at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. with ...
	Senior Calendar Senior Lunch Available Monday through Friday at the SCV Senior Center in Newhall. Also available when you call one day ahead at Bouquet Canyon Seniors, Monday through Friday, (661) 513-9479, and available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Masonic Lodge in Friendly Valley (661) 299-4595. Monday – Sweet & Sour Chicken Tuesday – Chili Egg Puff Wednesday – Salisbury Steak Thursday – Creole Chicken Friday – Crabby Cakes or Knockwurst Note: Menu is subject to ...
	Contractor’s hobby catches fire When general contractor Jason Moran saw his business burning out, he turned to a subject that flamed his interest - photography. Particularly shots taken from the brick hearth fireplace at his Saugus home, where Moran snaps up to 2,000 frames at a time on his Sony digital camera.
	Reaching out by rocking out to ‘Shout Hope’ Drawing on visible parts of the body may be a hip form of expression for most teenagers today - but for Valencia resident Taylor Bouknight, 17, the act of writing the word "love" on the arm has a deeper meaning than meets the eye.
	In the Service: Franklin Sherwood Air Force Airman 1st Class Franklin B. Sherwood graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.
	Your Community: Dates to Watch and Upcoming Events Dates to Watch Fridays St. Clare Catholic Church 32nd annual Lenten Fish Fry. Takeout meals are available. Children and seniors eat for $7.50; adult dinners are $8.50, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, through March 26. St. Clare Catholic Church, 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. March 4 The program for the March SCV Chamber of Commerce luncheon will feature many of the candidates who will be running for three open seats on the city of ...
	Showdown rocks the REP with jazz and blues The Showdown Performing Arts program at the Boys and Girls Club of the Santa Clarita Valley held a music-filled benefit fundraiser at the Repertory East Playhouse in Newhall.
	In the Service: Cristopher McGrane Army Pvt. Cristopher L. McGrane has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of basic infantry training and advanced individual training.
	Your Community: Dates to Watch and Upcoming Events Dates to Watch Thursday Susan Jeske, former Ms. America, will speak on “The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry and How to Avoid It,” which focuses on the safety of personal care products and cosmetics, free, 6:30 p.m., The Paseo Club, 27650 Dickason Drive, Valencia. Reservations required. Info: (661) 400-5010. Saturday American Legion Post 507, 24527 Spruce St., Newhall, will host a BBQ luncheon in honor of the active military, recently discharged military, Blue Star ...
	UPDATED: Your Community: Dates to Watch and Upcoming Events Dates to Watch Sunday The Santa Clarita Valley Music Teacher's Association of California will perform "On Stage" with local students to raise money for a branch piano, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Masters College Recital Hall, 21726 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall. Info: (661) 644-1355. Feb. 25 Susan Jeske, former Ms. America, will speak on "The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry and How to Avoid It," which focuses on the safety of personal care products ...
	Modern-day debutantes give back With her asymmetrical, two-toned hair, rocker clothes, and penchant for hanging out at the beach, Hart High School senior Chelsey Rader doesn’t exactly conjure up the image of a debutante.
	Legion Riders to honor military The building that houses American Legion Post 507 was donated to the group by silent Western film star William S. Hart in 1941. It cost $25,000 to build and had 400 seats. Admission for adults was 30 cents and 10 cents for children.
	‘Senior Prom’ to benefit elderly in the SCV Ever wish you could redo your prom? Well, here’s your chance. Whether it was the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s or 1980s, The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Foundation is offering guests a blast to the past with their senior prom-themed Celebrity Waiter Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia complete with entertainment from local high school seniors, a lavish dinner, live music, and dancing. “This year’s fundraiser is a great chance for people ...