Spirit Games needs volunteers Special Olympics Santa Clarita Valley 2009 Regional Spirit Games will be at Saturday, May 16 at Newhall Park, Boys &
Girls Club, Placerita Junior High and Hart High. The games need about 600 volunteers. Contact Special Olympics Santa Clarita Valley office at (661)253-2121 or visit . Red Cross honors heroesThe Red Cross is currently seeking nominations for SCV residents who have taken action in a time of crisis to help others in the past year and consistently show exemplary compassion. The American Red Cross will hold its annual “Hometown Heroes Recognition Breakfast” 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at the Valencia Hyatt, 2455 Town Center Valley, Valencia. All proceeds from the event will benefit Red Cross emergency response and educational services in Santa Clarita. Application forms can be downloaded at and accepted until June 15. Info: (661) 259-1805. LETMESAIL April calendar of events LETMESAIL, (Lifestyle Enrichment Through Meaningful Exercise, Social Activity and Independent Living) for teenagers and adults with disabilities will host: Sunday, April 26 “SNAP Flag Football & Cheer Kick-Off Day” 1-3pm College of the Canyons Upper Field 26455 Rockwell Cyn. Rd. Monday, April 27 “LMS Drama Club” History of Rock & Roll 6:30-8:30pm Adult Day Health Care Center 22903 Soledad Canyon Road, Saugus. RSVP required by calling Chris at LETMESAIL: (661) 702-8555 or letmesail1sbcglobal.net. Info: www.letmesail.org. Volunteer opportunities are available. Sports Club meeting California’s Complete Sports Club, also known as Century City Ski Club, meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at Marie Callendar’s across from Magic Mountain on The Old Road in Valencia. Membership is open to anyone 21 or older. Info: , Don Gately, (661) 255-8873. Soccer signups until May 31 Registration for the upcoming Fall AYSO soccer season will take place April through May 31 for the Santa Clarita Valley. There are a series of walk-in registrations at local schools, though one can also be registered online. AYSO Region 678 is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization that provides age-specific soccer programs for children from age 5 to 18. Parent-volunteers welcome. Info: . Self defense for women at COCA three part series. Session 2: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22. Session 3: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. Session 1 meets at Hasley Hall 206, College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia. Session 2 and 3 will meet at WPEK 105 also located on the COC campus. Personal safety instruction for women only. Info: (661) 362-3686. Start Smart class for teens at CHP The Start Smart class is aimed at helping newly licensed drivers and future licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. Teens attend this class with their parent(s). The class is held at the Newhall Area California Highway Patrol Station, 28648 The Old Road, Valencia. Classes wil be held May 19, June 23, July 23, Aug. 18 and Sept. 22. Attendees need to RSVP (661)294-5540 and provide name, parent name and daytime telephone number.
Spa day to benefit Relay for Life Spa day and boutique 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26 at Concerto Salon, 23340 Cinema Dr., Valencia will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life team Goldie’s Golden Crusaders. Admission $15 presale, $20 at door. Includes mini spa service plus wine, appetizers, discounts on future services and two raffle tickets. Info: (661) 254-2186, e-mail krobert055aol.com or (661) 263-2309 e-mail .