For Immediate Release:
Patrons who bring two cans of food each to Circus Vargas will receive a $5 discount to shows at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, September 30 through October 11.
“We are always pleased to be able to give back to the community,” said Joan Hart, Marketing Director for Circus Vargas. “If we can help raise awareness for a worthy cause, through our performance, through our art…well then, we are doubly fortunate”
By Christopher Glotfelty and Carol Rock
The City of Santa Clarita will host the 16th annual River Rally event on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Soledad Shopping Center, located at 18386 Soledad Canyon Road. Participants will be provided with gloves, collection bags, and refreshments. The first 1200 volunteers will receive a commemorative giveaway. 
West Nile virus (WNV) activity continues in Los Angeles County as children head back to school. The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) identified two more WNV positive mosquito samples and two more WNV positive dead birds.
The Dodgers put Manny Ramirez on waiver and the Chicago White Sox claimed him ending the Mannywood era at Dodger Stadium. Ramirez became a White Sox and the Dodgers received nothing in return. Other transactions include the activation of reliever Ronald Belisario the Dodgers catcher Russell Martin was put on the disabled list. He had season ending hip surgery.
By Erin Walgamuth
The Santa Clarita Artists' Association is holding the 21st annual Art Classic to raise funds to make art available to healthcare facilities. The event will be held from 1-5 p.m. on October 17th at Hart Hall at Hart Park in Newhall. A free public viewing will be held at the same location from 1-5 p.m. on Oct 16.
Applications are now available for mature women in the local community who would like to apply for the 2010 Virginia Wrage Memorial grants offered by Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley. Application deadline is October 15. 
