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for everyone in this room, and particularly in a health care setting. But as I look out on a spring day, no rain today, I see a great deal of hope. We are moving past the tough times from the last three years.”

Sixteen models and one stylist walked in front of an audience of more than 100, twelve representing a local nonprofit: Esther Brumleve for the Holiday Home Tour, Phyllis Grekin for the Holiday Home Tour, Debra Weyand for the Holiday Home Tour, Mary K. Judy for the Holiday Home Tour, Nicole Miller for Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, Durinda Evanoff for Assistance League of Santa Clarita, Tracey Carpentier for Bridge to Home, Nikki Buckstead for Child & Family Center, Holly Hanlin for Soroptimist of Greater Santa Clarita, Laura Chesler for Soroptimist of Valencia, Debbie Burkhart for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary, Courtney White for the Center for Women and Newborns and stylist Susan Beesley.

Each model wore an ensemble from the following local shops: Hazelsbagsz & Apparel, In Good Company, Propinquities, Strawberry & Fig, Wen & Pea Clothing Boutique and White House Black Market.

Models walked all across the room, strutting, twirling, letting attendees feel the clothes and waving to familiar faces. For most, this was their first time modeling.

Janine Jones was the

fashion show mistress of ceremonies, narrating the entire fashion show.

Jones shared each model’s involvement and part in the SCV, while shouting out compliments like “that is your color!” and “look at that strut girl!”

Audience members applauded each model as they entered and exited.

“It is a great community and I’ve loved everything that I’ve been part of here and particularly involved with the hospital,” said Lauffer. “I want to greatly thank all of you who have been supportive of our Center for Women and Newborns.”