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Braille Institute van planning stop

NEWHALL - The Mobile Solutions Van from the Braille Institute will be available for the visually impaired from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Santa Clarita Valley The Santa Clarita Valley is the valley of the Santa Clara River in Southern California. It stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Its main population center is the city of Santa Clarita. The valley was part of the 48,612-acre (19,672.  Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. The institute van offers a wide variety of services for the visually impaired close to home. Services include the sale of assistive devices, library services registration and resource referrals. To meet with a low-vision consultant, make an appointment through the Visually Impaired Assistance service at the senior center by calling John Taylor John Taylor, or Johnny Taylor may refer to: Academic figures
  • John Taylor (1704-1766), English classical scholar
  • John Taylor (1781-1864), British publisher and Egypt scholar
  • John Taylor (Oxford), Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University 1486-1487
 at (661) 259-9444, Ext. 125.

- Daily News

Support group focuses on grief

SAUGUS - Those struggling with the deaths of loved ones loved ones nplseres mpl queridos

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, especially during the holidays, are invited to attend the next meeting of Grief Share at 7 p.m. today in Room D222 at Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copperhill Drive, Saugus. There is no sign-up necessary. For information, call Dan Broyles at (661) 296-8737, Ext. 172 or e-mail dan.broyles(at)gracebaptist.org.

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DAR sponsoring student contests

The Alliklik chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), a Colonial patriotic society in the United States, open to women having one or more ancestors who aided the cause of the Revolution. The society was organized (1890) at Washington, D.C.  is the local sponsor of the Junior American Citizen contest for students in preschool through 12th grade and an American history essay contest for students in grades five through 12.

The contest consists of either a work of art or of creative expression. All works should be original and should follow the theme ``Benjamin Franklin: The Many Talents of an American Patriot.''

The theme for the American history essay contest for grades five through eight is ``Benjamin Franklin: More than a Revolutionary.'' The theme for grades nine through 12 is ``The Santa Maria Santa Maria, city, Brazil
Santa Maria (sän`tə mərē`ə), city (1991 pop. 217,592), Rio Grande do Sul state, S Brazil. It is a major railroad terminus and the site of an important military base.
 to the New World and the Apollo Mission to the Moon: Christopher Columbus and the Astronauts.'' The deadline to enter each contest is 5 p.m. Dec. 17. For information and a list of contest rules, call Donna Yantis at (661) 259-1610.

- Daily News

Girl Scout collects shirts for needy

NEWHALL - Hart High School Hart High School may refer to:
  • Hart High School — Newhall, California
  • Hart High School — Hart, Michigan
  • Hart County High School — Munfordville, Kentucky
  • Hart County High School — Hartwell, Georgia
 student Stephanie Werts, 16, spent Thanksgiving Day handing out more than 1,000 T-shirts she had collected to people in the Midnight Mission homeless shelter Homeless shelters are temporary residences for homeless people. Usually located in urban neighborhoods, they are similar to emergency shelters. The primary difference is that homeless shelters are usually open to anyone, without regard to the reason for need.  in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . The trip was part of Werts' Girl Scout Gold Award project, Shirts Across America. Those interested in donating new T-shirts of any size to the project can contact Werts through the Girls Scouts Joshua Tree Council at (661) 287-1985 or the Hart High Associated Studen Body at (661) 259-7575.

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Valencia senior wins recognition

VALENCIA - Lockheed Federal Credit Union has selected Valencia High School Valencia High School may refer to:
  • Valencia High School (Placentia, California), a public high school in Placentia, California.
  • Valencia High School (Santa Clarita, California), a public high school in Santa Clarita, California.
 senior Amanda Whitaker as its November Student of the Month based on her outstanding academic and leadership achievements. Amanda is currently Associated Student Body president and an active member of the National Honor Society The National Honor Society (NHS), established in 1921, is a recognition program for American high school students who show achievement in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. , Spanish Honor Society, Key Club and the Valencia cheer squad. Both Amanda and Valencia High School received a cash award of $250 each for the honor.

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Local moms group issues invitation

VALENCIA - A Moms Mixer will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at a private home in Valencia. Local mothers are invited to connect with other women. For information and directions, call Liz Hodson at (661) 255-6044.

- Daily News
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