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 | • Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "Beauty & the Beast" - Held at COC's Performing Arts Center and title sponsored by Newhall Land, this Disney classic is perfect for guests of all ages. Phone #: 661-799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
Wednesday, August 1
| • American Cancer Society Presents Expressions of Hope Art Show - Amateur and professional artists are invited to submit art work depicting hope, strength and courage. A kids corner will also be included. Phone #: 661-298-0886 Website: www.cancer.org |
Thursday, August 2 to Thursday, August 16
| • College of the Canyons Hosts Run/Walk & Kid Run - The 34th annual three-mile event will take place at the COC track. Phone #: 661-362-3469 |
Thursday, August 2 to Thursday, August 30
| • City of Santa Clarita Hosts Farmer's Market - 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, August 3 to Friday, August 31
 | • Keyes Lexus of Valencia Presents Jazz & Blues Summer Concert Series - Santa Clarita's favorite jazz concerts are back and better than ever. The August line up includes: Friday, August 3 Dona Oxford Friday, August 10 Jim Gibson Friday, August 17 Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys Friday, August 24 Theresa James & the Rhythm Tramps Friday, August 31 Tom Nolan Concerts are held in front of the Valencia Hyatt. Food and beverage vendors are available on site. Time: 7:00 PM |
 | • Canyon Theatre Guild Presents Forever Plaid - The musical comedy hit is the funny and charming story of The Plaids, a classic '50s singing group. Audiences will be rolling in the aisles and tapping their toes as The Plaids perform in this hilariously nostalgic musical. Phone #: 661-799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
Saturday, August 4
 | • LETMESAIL Hosts Luau and Concert - At the Concert in the Park. Bring a picnic dinner. Time: 6:00 PM Phone #: 661-702-8555 Website: www.letmesail.org |
| • Cooper Canyon Hike - The Community Hiking Club will meet at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center for the five- to six-mile hike. Bring lunch and water. For more information please email zuliebear@aol.com. Time: 8:30 AM |
Saturday, August 4 to Saturday, August 25
 | • The City of Santa Clarita Hosts Concert in the Parks - Free summer concerts are the perfect way to spend a rockin' evening. Bring a blanket, chairs and picnic dinner to Central Park. Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 661-286-4018 Website: www.santa-clarita.com/concerts |
Sunday, August 5
 | • J& M Entertainment Presents Bellisima Bride Bridal Show - Held at the Hyatt Valencia. Meet some of the most sought after wedding experts who will help you create the wedding of your dreams. Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Phone #: 661-257-1725, ext. 27 Website: www.bellisimabride.com |
Monday, August 6
 | • Boys & Girls Club Hosts Golf Classic - Enjoy great golf at Valencia Country Club to benefit local youngsters. Phone #: 661-254-3063 Website: www.scvboysandgirlsclub.org |
Tuesday, August 7
| • Case of the Elephant Trunk - Come to the library to see Swazzle's new puppet show "Case of the Elephant Trunk". Laughs are guaranteed. Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Phone #: 661-259-0750 Website: www.colapublib.org |
| • College of the Canyons Presents Prepare for the Interview - Overview of common mistakes individuals make during interviews; how to prepare for the interview; sample interview questions; discriminatory questions; thank you letters; and much more. Open to the public at no charge from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Phone #: 661-362-3286 Website: www.canyons.edu/offices/careercenter/Workshops_Summer%202007.asp |
| • Santa Clarita Wedding Professionals Presents Planning with the Pro's Bridal Seminar - Learn the do's and don'ts of a successful wedding at the Hyatt Valencia. Wedding experts will show you how to create a realistic budget; save time and money in planning; and avoid common mistakes. Phone #: 661-296-6191 Website: www.santaclaritaweddings.com |
Thursday, August 9
 | • Inside SCV Singles Night at Robinson Ranch - Join over 100 other local singles. Mix and mingle in Robinson Ranch's well-appointed club house. Drink, appetizer specials and fun are guaranteed. Attendance is free. Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 661-252-8484 |
| • Unitarian Universalist Movie Night for August - "Movies to Talk About" will be showing "30 Days Straight Man in a Gay World," produced by Morgan Spurlock (of "Super Size Me" fame.) In this episode, a 24-year-old homophobe moves to San Francisco's gay community for 30 days for a close-up view of life for among gay Americans. He gets to know the people as individuals and has religious and philosophical discussions about the topic. The show is at Vincenzo's Pizza Esperienza, 24504-1/2 Lyons Ave, in Newhall and is free and open to the public. Time: 6:30 PM Phone #: 661-254-7866 Website: www.UUofSCV.org |
Friday, August 10
| • Ice Cream Social - The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club will hold its August Dance "Ice Cream Social" at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. Scot Byars will be calling and Cindy Mower will cue rounds. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-257-4801 Website: www.sierrahillbillies.org |
Friday, August 10 to Saturday, August 11
| • Repertory East Playhouse Presents Improv Night - The Santa Clarita Improv will perform at the REP at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Expect lots of laughter. Phone #: 661-288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Friday, August 10 to Friday, August 17
| • Want to get Lost In Time? - There's a new band in town! For TWO upcoming nights you can see them at TWO local venues. This Friday night, August 10, 2007 at Valencia Wine Co. 24300 Town Center Drive, #105, Valencia, CA 91355 at 8 p.m. (wine@valenciawine.com 661-254-9300) where you can enjoy world class wines while singing along to the classics. Then, if you are lucky enough, you can catch them again a week later on August 17, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the TPC Valencia at 26550 Heritage View Lane (www.tpcatvalencia.com 661-288-1995) where you can enjoy fine dining, wine and cocktails, along with great music! "Lost In Time" features several local musicians including Helen LaPrairie, Lead Vocals; Danny Costello, Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals; Tommy Costello, Drums; Chris Carson, Bass Guitar and Steve Halter, Keyboards, Backup Vocals. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-964-1650 |
Sunday, August 12
 | • Mobile Pet Adoption - Come on out and adopt or foster a rescued dog from New Leash On Life.
PETCO 26501 Bouquet Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA Phone #: 661-255-0097 Website: www.nlol.org/adopt.asp |
| • Darfur Event Held at Canyon Theatre Guild - Watch a film, raise awareness and funds for the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 661-713-08463 |
Wednesday, August 15
| • Whole Foods Helping Hunger Defense Fund - Whole Foods Market in Valencia has selected Hunger Defense Fund as the beneficiary of its next 5% CommUnity Giving Days. You are invited to join Whole Foods Market in promoting quality of life for the needy in our community. Whole Foods Market (at McBean Pkwy. and Valencia Blvd.) will donate 5% of the day's net sales from its Valencia Store to Hunger Defense Fund. The Hunger Defense Fund operates a local food bank in Santa Clarita providing food to low income families every week. This service has been available since 2002. Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Phone #: 661-299-9273 Website: www.hungerdefensefund.org |
Thursday, August 16
 | • Women Entrepreneurs of SCV - Business Success Seminar Luncheon Event - Join us for our Next Business Success Seminar Luncheon Event!
Doors Open at 11:15am Last Day to Register 8/13/07 *NO Walk-Ins* Location: TPC Valencia 26550 Heritage View Lane Valencia, CA 91381 Featured Speaker: Linda Hollander, Wealthy Bag Lady Topic: Wealthy Bag Lady Success Formula™ 7 Success Secrets for Women in Business • Discover business secrets of top companies like Disney & Starbucks • Turn your contacts into cash • Learn proven techniques to accelerate your business growth—now! Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Phone #: 661-713-8907 Website: web.memberclicks.com/mc/community/vieweventcalendar.do?orgId=we |
| • The Democratic Club of the Santa Clarita Valley - Help spread the word, there is an inexpensive rotating monthly gathering to go to when you feel tired of political business as usually or wish to brainstorm a resolution on ethics for the Santa Clarita Valley government, building the promised high school and hearing the latest campaign news events. This month's meeting will be at the brand new Lollie's Restaurant and Bakery, 27911 Sloan Canyon Bvd., Castaic CA 91384. 6:30 pm socialize and 7:00 pm "Buy Your Own" audacity of hope dinner. Enjoy great inexpensive American food and salads, great people, and priceless discussions. Time: 6:30 PM Website: www.scvdems.org/ |
Friday, August 17 to Sunday, August 19
 | • Richie Ramone, 76 Trombones & More - Recognizing the rich gifts given to the world in 1957, The Pasadena POPS Orchestra will present RICHIE RAMONE, 76 TROMBONES & MORE at beautiful Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge. Punk rock cult favorite Ramone will play drums in a specially arranged suite from "West Side Story," JD Cullum will read "The Cat in the Hat." Also on the program Max Steiner's "The Treasure of Sierra Madre" as a salute to Humphrey Bogart, Jean Sibelius' "Finlandia," Franz Waxman's "Theme from Peyton Place," Erich Korngold's "The Sea Hawk Overture," and Richard Wagner's "Die Meistersinger Prelude Act I" as a salute to Toscanini. Time: 5:30 PM Phone #: 626-792-7677, ext. 217 Website: www.pasadenapops.org |
Friday, August 17 to Sunday, August 26
| • Page 2 Stage Playwright's Competition - The Repertory East Playhouse is proud to announce the winning playwright for our inaugural Page 2 Stage Playwright's Competition. Santa Clarita's own Wade Bradford submitted the winning one act, Conflict. Over the last 6months The REP accepted submissions from all over the greater Los Angeles area. Page 2 Stage Playwright's Competition opens on Friday, August 17th, with a wine reception at 7:00pm and curtain at 8:00pm. The show will run through August 26. Show times are Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are only $10. Because this is a LIMITED ENGAGEMENT, advanced reservations are highly recommended. For tickets, please call the REP or visit the website. Phone #: 661-288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Saturday, August 18
 | • Volunteer Opportunities to Work with Rescued Dogs - New Leash On Life Animal Rescue has lots of volunteer opportunities and could use your help. Do you have a minimum of 4 hours a month to give? Do you love dogs? Phone #: 661-255-0097 Website: www.nlol.org/volunteer.asp |
| • McKenna & Greene Hosts Hunger Defense Fund Food Drive - Bring three cans of food to the gift boutique located in the CVS Plaza on Copper Hill to receive a 10-percent discount on anything in the store, plus a raffle ticket to possibly win prizes. Light refreshments will be served. Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Phone #: 661-296-0935 |
| • Monthly Education Classes - Castaic Lake Water Agency provides free monthly landscape education classes on pest diagnosis and weeds. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Phone #: 661-513-1230 Website: www.clwa.org |
| • Placerita Nature Center Hosts Mountain Lion Presentation and Habitat Hike - All ages welcome. For more information please email zuliebear@aol.com Time: 9:00 AM |
Saturday, August 18 to Sunday, August 19
| • Orchid Gift Emporium Hosts LETMESAIL Fundraiser - Shop for fresh orchids, home and garden decor, gifts and inspirational items; 50-percent of your purchase will be donated to the local nonprofit, which provides recreational convocational and other services to SCV residents living with mental disabilities. The event will be held at the Valencia-based shop. Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Phone #: 661-296-8777 |
Sunday, August 19
 | • Mobile Pet Adoption - Come on out and adopt or foster a rescued dog from New Leash ON Life.
PETCO 26501 Bouquet Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA Phone #: 661-255-0097 Website: www.nlol.org/adopt.asp |
Friday, August 24
| • Beyond Harmony Hosts Botox Day - Refreshments will be served and Botox will be available at $10 per full-strength unit. There is no minimum purchase. Book early, as the event fills up fast. Phone #: 661-298-8008 |
Saturday, August 25
 | • Carousel Ranch Hosts Heart of the West Dinner, Auction, Casino and Kids Demonstration - Carousel Ranch, a local nonprofit organization that provides equestrian therapy to over 90 mentally and physically handicapped children weekly, hosts their annual premier fundraiser at the Blomgren Family Ranch on Sierra Highway. Presented by Mission Valley Bank. Phone #: 661-268-8010 Website: www.carouselranch.org |
| • Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund Hosts Poker Tournament - Join Texas Hold'em Tournament in memory of Debbie Templeton at the Santa Clarita Activities Center. Time: 5:00 PM Phone #: 661-313-5858 Website: www.bmcf.net |
| • Goddess Fitness Hosts End of Summer Celebration - An Evening of Dance - Doors open at 6 p.m. with performances starting at 8 p.m. Superstar belly dancers and special guests will be in attendance, including Oh My Goddess dance troupe and more. Food, drink and merriment included. Tickets are $10 in advance, $16 at the door. Phone #: 661-251-2831 |
| • SCV Bar Association Forever Plaid Benefit - The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association is sponsoring a Night at the Theater to benefit the establishment of Children's Waiting Rooms at San Fernando Valley Courts. Join us for dinner and the wonderful production of Forever Plaid at the Canyon Theatre Guild. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Time: 6:00 PM Phone #: (661)287-3600 Website: www.scvbar.org |
| • The Language Workshop for Children - A Small World to Host Grand Opening - Parents choose Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian or German classes that use Francois Thibaut's pioneering curriculum that makes learning emotionally supportive, fun and captures a child's "window of opportunity" years. The youngest Language Workshop for Children student is 6 months and the oldest is 9 years. Owners and Santa Clarita residents Roger and Tara Johnson invite the community to visit the facility located at 26512 Bouquet Canyon Road. Phone #: 661-296-2226 Website: www.lwfc-asmallworld.com |
Saturday, August 25 to Sunday, August 26
| • Vanitea Hosts One-year Anniversary Celebration - Visit the tea party room for a taste of the delicious tea menu, a drawing for a free tea party, prizes, favors and discounts. Vanitea provides charming tea parties for birthday celebrations, bridal and baby showers, ladies groups or Sunday afternoon tea for two. Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Phone #: 661-299-4847 |
Sunday, August 26
| • Tom Renaud to Perform at Unitarian Services - Unitarian Universalist's of SCV will have local musician, Tom Renaud, perform at their services. Tom Renaud is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who has been making music a cornerstone of his life for over 35 years. The church is built around a set of values rather than a fixed belief system. Services are held each Sunday, 10:30 AM, at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., in Newhall. Time: 10:30 AM Phone #: (661) 254-1242 Website: www.UUofSCV.org |
Tuesday, August 28
 | • Women Entrepreneurs of SCV - Business Success Seminar Brunch Event - Join us for our Next Business Success Seminar Brunch Event!
Location: Don Cuco's 27247 Camp Plenty Road Canyon Country, CA Last Day to Register 8/23/07 * No Walk-Ins* Featured Speaker: Kelly McCormick—The McCormick Team Inc. Topic: Doing Business—A Woman's Way! Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Phone #: 661-713-8907 Website: web.memberclicks.com/mc/community/vieweventcalendar.do?orgId=we |
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