Keyes Lexus of Valencia Receives the "Elite of Lexus" Award

Keyes Lexus of Valencia received official notification that they have once again been recognized as an "Elite of Lexus" dealership. This is the fifth consecutive year that they are being award the most prestigious award given by Lexus to a qualifying dealerships in the United States.

"Our customers expect refinement and luxury, as well as superior performance from our products and our staff. We are committed to providing the highest level of excellence to our clients. Receiving the "Elite of Lexus" award is a result of our clients letting Lexus know that they are more than satisfied with their experience at Lexus of Valencia," said Bill McClendon, Valencia's general manager.

TPC at Valencia Supports "Take your Daughter to the Course" Week

In an effort to grow the game of golf and expose it to the younger generations, the TPC at Valencia supported the National Golf Course Owners Association's (NGCOA) "Take Your Daughter to the Course Week" in July.

Young women, ages 18 and under, that played golf with an adult or guardian during this week received complimentary green fees and a 50 percent discount off their lunch entrees at the Oaks Grille. Additionally, a free clinic was offered to the junior ladies that covered the basic fundamentals and rules of the game.

Galpin Motors celebrates 60 years

As Galpin Motors celebrates 60 years of serving Southern California from its base in the San Fernando Valley, the multi-franchise, world-renowned automobile enterprise continues to expand, according to Bert Boeckmann, owner-president.

Galpin of Santa Clarita, located in Valencia, has just been enlarged with 1,700 additional square feet, including a new showroom to display Galpin's Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda and Volvo lines. Meanwhile, Galpin Auto Sports, a new, unique dealership dedicated to "Galpinizing" vehicles and aftermarket accessories related to custom cars, has just opened in North Hills/Van Nuys to global attention. G.A.S. is the new on-camera location for MTV's hit show, "Pimp My Ride."

Prepared to Sell Now Open

Home sellers now have help getting top-dollar returns, even in this buyers' market. Prepared to Sell is an accredited home staging company that offers a full team of experts who provide furniture arrangement, careful color placement and more to maximize a home's features and square footage. For more information call SCV resident Kim Kapellusch at 818-726-6429.

Kim White Now Broker Associate

Kim White of Re/Max of Santa Clarita recently was licensed as a broker. We wish her congratulations on her achievement.

KHTS and Panera Bread Search for Santa Clarita's Pop Star

Santa Clarita Pop Star returns for a second season this summer after an extremely successful run during the summer of 2005. Starting July 6, and continuing every Thursday night, contestants from all over Santa Clarita will compete in the singing competition. The second Santa Clarita Pop Star will be chosen from the finalists on August 24. The winner of Santa Clarita Pop Star will win a recording demo, perform at the final City of Santa Clarita "Concerts in the Park" series, and receive other prizes. For more information on Santa Clarita Popstar go online to www.SantaClaritaPopStar.com.

The Paseo Club Mini-Triathlon Raises $2,355 for Carousel Ranch

For the third year, all of the proceeds from the Paseo Club's Mini-Triathlon benefited Carousel Ranch. At the awards ceremony held around the swimming pool, the Paseo Club presented a check for $2,355. Starting at the club in Valencia, the participants completed a quarter-mile swim, a 10-mile bike race and a 2.5-mile run.

"Because of the ongoing support of businesses like the Paseo Club, we were finally able to purchase a ranch for our permanent home," said Denise Tomey, the executive director at Carousel Ranch.

weSPARK Cancer Support Center Now Open in Valencia

The weSPARK Cancer Support Center is proud to announce that its first satellite center opened on July 10 at the Vantage Oncology Building in Valencia. weSPARK, a special place dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients and their families and friends, provides, free of charge, a home-like environment where guests share their experience to gain strength and hope. weSPARK centers offer free services including in-treatment support groups, caregiver support groups and guided imagery to help to heal the mind, body and spirit. For more information call 362-6388 or log onto www.wespark.org.

All Corked Up Announces All Star Lineup for International Wine & Food Fest

Michael Ripoll,Walfredo Reyes and John Menzano will be playing the event on August 19. In addition, Fastsigns has signed on as a banner sponsor of the event. For more information visit www.allcorkedup.com.

GT Custom Garages™ Now Open

GT Custom Garages™ specializes in transforming garages into beautiful living and work space by adding custom floors, high-end cabinets, and organization accessories. Probably already familiar to SCV residents through its Garage Envy dealership, GT Custom Garages™ will continue to carry all of the outstanding Garage Envy products while it expands significantly its personnel and operations. "Business has been excellent," said John Merlo, co-owner and a long-time resident, "GT Custom Garages™ looks forward to being a fixture in the Santa Clarita community for a long time."