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June, 2007 Community Calendar
Friday, May 18 to Saturday, June 16

•  Driving Miss Daisy pulls into the Repertory East Playhouse - The Repertory East Playhouse is proud to bring to its Main Stage the Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama, Driving Miss Daisy. Written by Alfred Uhry and sponsored by Mission View Public Schools, Driving Miss Daisy opens Friday May 18 and runs through June 16.

Driving Miss Daisy will open with a complimentary wine and dessert reception on Friday, May 18th, and will run Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 2PM until June 16. Tickets are $15/$17. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 661-288-0000 or online at repeastplayhouse.org. Be a part of The 81 at the Repertory East Playhouse!
          Phone #: 661-288-0000
          Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org

Thursday, May 31 to Saturday, June 2

•  PRCA Showdown Rodeo - May 31 : Xtreme Bulls
June 1-2 : PRCA Showdown Rodeo

Free Parking and children 3 and under get in free all three nights

Desert Sands Park in Palmdale, CA
39101 3rd Street East
Palmdale, CA 93551
          Time: 7:30 PM
          Phone #: 661-575-9800
          Website: www.showdownrodeo.com

Friday, June 1

•  Santa Clarita Symphony Hosts Instrument Petting Zoo - Held at Borders Books & Music, all ages can have fun learning about orchestral instruments from a professional symphony musician.
          Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-284-6044
          Website: www.scsymphony.com

Friday, June 1 to Saturday, June 30

•  Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "You can't Take it with You" - Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, this screwball farce fills the stage with eccentric characters both frantic and funny. Shows start at 8 p.m. on Saturday evenings and at 1 p.m. on Sundays.
          Phone #: 661-799-2702
          Website: www.canyontheatre.org

Saturday, June 2

•  20th Annual SCV Wine Classic to Benefit the SCV Youth Orchestra - Held at Cal Arts, guests will enjoy dozens of new-release fine wines; rare and vintage wines donated by collectors and wine merchants; souvenir glasses and trays; gourmet food and live music; a silent wine auction and more. Advance sales start at $65; designated driver tickets are $35.
          Phone #: 661-362-3415
          Website: www.scvwineclassic.org

Saturday, June 2 to Sunday, June 3

•  American Cancer Society Hosts Relay for Life - American Cancer Society's 24-hour event in the fight against cancer at Central Park.
          Time: 9:00 AM
          Phone #: 661-299-5536
          Website: www.cancer.org

Saturday, June 2 to Saturday, June 23

•  Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" - If Monty Python ever met up with Mel Brooks to tell their version of Robin Hood, this would be the result. Performances are Saturdays at 1 p.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m. and some Sundays at 1 p.m.
          Phone #: 661-799-2702
          Website: www.canyontheatre.org

Sunday, June 3

•  Santa Clarita Open Air Market Hosts Antique Appraisal Fair - Qualified appraisers will be on hand to verbally assess the value of antiques, free with daily paid admission.
          Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-259-3886

Monday, June 4

•  Michael Hoefflin Foundation 8th Annual Golf Classic - A charity golf tournament benefitting the Michael Hoefflin Foundation for children's cancer. Foursomes and individual player spots available. The tournament will be followed by an awards dinner and charity auction. For more information, please contact the Foundation. Held at the beautiful Robinson Ranch Golf Course in Santa Clarita.
          Time: 8:30 AM
          Phone #: 661-250-4100
          Website: www.mhf.org

•  Professional Peace Officers Association Hosts Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament - Help raise money for surviving family members of peace officers killed in the line of duty. Held at TPC Valencia.
          Time: 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-645-4551
          Website: www.ppoa.com

Thursday, June 7

•  Inside SCV Singles Night at Salt Creek Grille - Meet and mingle with over 100 of Santa Clarita's finest singles crowd. Relax in the bar or on the new patio while enjoying drink and appetizer specials. Space is limited, so please RSVP to singles@insidescv.com. Salt Creek Grille is located at 24415 Town Center Drive in Valencia. Admission is free.
          Time: 7:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-222-9999
          Website: www.saltcreekgrille.com

Thursday, June 7 to Thursday, June 28

•  City of Santa Clarita Hosts Farmer's Market - Visit every Thursday in Old Town Newhall at the corner of 6th Street and San Fernando Road. Shop for fresh flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
          Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-286-4078
          Website: www.santa-clarita.com/farmersmarket

Friday, June 8

•  Sierra Hillbillies Dance Club's "Salad Bar" - The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club will hold its June dance "Salad Bar" at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St in Newhall. Bill Horst will be calling and Cindy Mower will cue rounds.
          Time: 7:30 PM
          Phone #: 661-257-4801
          Website: www.sierrahillbillies.org

Saturday, June 9

•  Boys & Girls Club Annual Auction - Maybe a 31-carat diamond necklace is a little out of your league, but with over 450 silent auction items and 80 live auction items, there's something for everyone at the Club's biggest fundraiser of the year. Help over 4,000 SCV kids by attending the fun and casual event held at Mann Biomedical Park in Valencia. Tickets start at $25 per couple.
          Time: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-254-3063

•  College of the Canyons Presents Pancho Sanchez - Leader of the most popular Latin jazz group in the world, Pancho Sanchez and his congas pay homage to the glories of a tradition that was born when Afro-Cuban rhythms merged with bebop. Performance at 8 p.m. There will be a Latin Drumming Workshop at 4 p.m. hosted by Sanchez.
          Time: 8:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-362-3101
          Website: www.canyonspac.com

•  Hunger Defense Fund Hosts Open House - Find out more about how this donation-supported operation feeds the hungry in Santa Clarita and how you can help.
          Phone #: 661-299-9273

•  Law Enforcement Hosts Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-Off - Local law enforcement agencies and businesses will be competing in a chili cook-off honoring the Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting the Santa Clarita Special Olympics. Businesses are also invited to the expo to show their wares. Live music, entertainment and a children's activity area will be on site at the Wayside Honor Ranch Equestrian Center.
          Time: 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
          Phone #: 661-253-2121

Sunday, June 10

•  Memorial Garden Tour - Second annual Memorial Garden Tour to raise funds for TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) and Wounded Warrior Project. 9 beautiful gardens open for viewing and free will donation.
          Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-433-9141
          Website: www.memorialgardentour.com

Thursday, June 14

•  Movies to Talk About - Monthly "dinner and a socially-relevant movie." - "30 Days: Straight Man in a Gay World"
A 24-year-old man with Bible-rooted values moves to San Francisco's gay community for 30 days, for a close-up view life for a minority that elicits hatred among many Americans. Another film from Morgan ("Super Size Me") Spurlock.

Held at Vincenzo's Pizza Esperienza, 24504 Lyons Ave., Newhall. Free event with free soft drinks. Participants may purchase dinner or snacks if desired. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Clarita.
          Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
          Phone #: 661-254-7866
          Website: www.UUofSCV.org

Saturday, June 16

•  Monthly Education Classes - Castaic Lake Water Agency provides free monthly landscape education classes on turf selection and maintenance.
          Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-513-1230
          Website: www.clwa.org

•  The Santa Clarita Ballet Presents "Coppelia" - This enchanting comedy is a story of broken promises, lost love and celebration. Performances will be held at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
          Phone #: 661-251-0366

Sunday, June 17

•  Mobile Pet Adoption - Come out and Adopt or Foster a Dog from New Leash On Life!

PETCO
26501 Bouquet Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA
          Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-255-0097
          Website: www.nlol.org

Friday, June 22

•  2007 VIA Bash: SHAKEN NOT STIRRED! - The Valley Industrial Association is pleased to announce that their annual VIA BASH event will take place at the Mann Bio-Medical Park in the Rye Canyon Loop.

The 2007 BASH will carry a James Bond 007 theme, complete with dinner, dancing and performances by a phenomenal 10-piece band. Attendees are encouraged to dress in theme costume. The event is black tie preferred.
          Time: 6:30 PM
          Phone #: 661-294-8088
          Website: www.via.org

Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24

•  ESCAPE Theatre Presents "Peter Pan" - Join ESCAPE Theatre, and over 150 talented children, as they fly to Neverland with Peter Pan. The performance will take place at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center with times varying.
          Phone #: 661-299-5264
          Website: www.escapetheatre.org

Saturday, June 23

•  OLPH Business Expo / Dinner Dance - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church is holding their Luau 2007. The Business Expo / Job Fair will be from 10:30am to 6pm and the Luau Dinner Dance will be from 6:30pm to midnight. Held at the OLPH Church at 23233 Lyons Avenue in Newhall.

Saturday, June 23 to Sunday, June 24

•  City of Santa Clarita Hosts Fine Craft Show - Enjoy a weekend of shopping featuring fine hand-crafted items, specialty foods, coffee and jazz music. Find many one-of-a-kind gifts including intricate and colorful hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, woodwork, ceramics, floral arrangements, and more at Old Orchard Park.
          Phone #: 661-286-4018
          Website: www.santa-clarita.com/crafts

Saturday, June 23 to Sunday, July 1

•  Shakespeare in the Park - The Repertory East Playhouse is proud to announce the return of Shakespeare in the Park to Old Towne Newhall. This summer's production of the Bard's A Midsummer Night's Dream marks the return of this classic summer event to Newhall in over 7 years. Performances will be at Newhall Park June 23, 24, 30 and July 1st. Admission is FREE!!! This year the REP is teaming up with Single Mother's Outreach and is asking for a non-perishable food item donation to help support Single Mother's Outreach.
          Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-288-0000
          Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org

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