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 | • Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series - Get ready for the sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands to once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. This event features regional, national and international entertainers in a quaint street party setting while offering a variety of interactive programming for the entire family as well as a variety of food and beverages, including wine and beer for the adults. No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed. Admission is free. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Phone #: 661-290-2911 |
| • Night Hike at Temescal Gateway Park - Take a deeper look into the world of night where the magic of Temescal Canyon meets the new moon. Meet at the first parking lot adjacent to Sunset Blvd. 2 hours, easy walk. Free Program, parking $5. Wear appropriate shoes, bring water, a flashlight and jacket. No dogs, please.
Temescal Gateway Park 15601 Sunset Blvd. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Time: 7:30 AM Phone #: (310) 858-7272 x115 |
| • SCV Historical Society presents "Friday Night Flickers" - The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society is proud to present classic silent comedies, featuring films by Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, and a groundbreaking science fiction film from 1902. The films will be shown outdoors near the historic Saugus Train Station (weather permitting) in Heritage Junction, Newhall, and guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Live accompaniment will be provided by 95-year-old Hollywood legend Bob Mitchell, the last of the silent era organists. Donation is $5, which includes free popcorn! Time: 7:30 AM Phone #: (661) 254-1275 Website: www.scvhs.org |
Saturday, August 2
| • The Hart Museum Presents "Hollywood at Hart" - Put on your cowboy hat and come hear about famed silent film star, William S. Hart, in the comfort of his own ranch. Learn about early Hollywood and the impact Hart made on western films with lecturer Beth Werling. Guests are asked to meet at 3 p.m. in Hart Hall. Reservations preferred; Phone #: 254-4584 Website: www.hartmuseum.org |
Tuesday, August 5
| • SCV Senior Center presents "Hearing Clinic" - Hearing Clinic from 10:30—11:30 a.m. courtesy of Audiology Associates in the Respite Office of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street. Phone #: 661.259.9444 Website: www.scvseniorcenter.org |
Tuesday, August 5 to Wednesday, August 6
| • SCV Senior Center Rummage Sale - Items may be donated on the preceding Friday and Monday each month at 8:00 a.m. No books, large appliances, TVs, automotive parts or accessories, or any form of "green" waste will be accepted.
All funds raised benefit the SCV Senior Center. So reduce, reuse, recycle, and support your local senior center! Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Phone #: 259.9444 Website: www.scvseniorcenter.com |
Wednesday, August 6
| • SCV Senior Center presents "Hypertension" - Cardiologist Dr. Robert Horth will present current information on Hypertension in Activity Rooms 1 & 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Phone #: 661.259.9444 Website: www.scvseniorcenter.org |
Friday, August 8
 | • Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series - Get ready for the sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands to once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. This event features regional, national and international entertainers in a quaint street party setting while offering a variety of interactive programming for the entire family as well as a variety of food and beverages, including wine and beer for the adults. No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed. Admission is free. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Phone #: 661-290-2911 |
Wednesday, August 13
 | • Beyond Harmony MedSpa Hosts MedSpa Symposium - Starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be provided and goodie bags will be given to each attendee; Phone #: 298-8008 |
 | • Henry Mayo presents Spine Education - Learn how to protect your spine and prevent back and neck injuries. 5 to 6 p.m. Henry Mayo's Outpatient Therapy Services, ACC Building, 25751 McBean Parkway, Suite 310. Cost: Free. Info and registration: Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Phone #: (661) 253-8959. |
| • MS Annual Golf Classic - Help drive out MS while enjoying a great day of golf, food, auctions and more at Robinson Ranch; Phone #: 945-9111 Website: www.msgolfonline.com |
| • SCV Senior Center presents "Skin Cancer" - presented by Dr. Vijay Trisal, an oncologist from HMNMH.
Lectures are from 1—2 p.m. in Activity Rooms 1 & 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street. Phone #: 661.259.9444 Website: www.scvseniorcenter.org |
Wednesday, August 13 to Friday, August 29
 | • The City of Santa Clarita Hosts Summer Food Drive - Benefiting the SCV Food Pantry. Drop offs of non-perishable items can be made at City Hall, The City's Transit Maintenance Facility or at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center during regular business hours; Phone #: 259-2489 Website: www.santa-clarita.com |
Thursday, August 14
| • Quilt Guild Meeting - Ongoing-Thursdays Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild: The guild meets on the second Thursday of each month. The meeting includes Show and Share of members' quilt works, refreshments and a program. Annual dues are $25 ($22 for members age 55 and older); $5 for guests. Walk-ins are welcome. Held at Santa Clarita Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus (The guild is not affiliated with the church). Information: Adva Price, membership chair; email adva_p@yahoo.com. This month will feature Tammie Bowser on Quilted Photography. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Phone #: 661-298-1385 Website: www.scvquiltguild.org |
Friday, August 15
 | • Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series - Get ready for the sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands to once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. This event features regional, national and international entertainers in a quaint street party setting while offering a variety of interactive programming for the entire family as well as a variety of food and beverages, including wine and beer for the adults. No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed. Admission is free. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Phone #: 661-290-2911 |
Friday, August 15 to Monday, August 18
 | • J. Serraino Hosts Semi-annual Sale - Enjoy massive discounts on your favorite clothing, jewelry, shoe and accessory brands, starting with 35 percent off on Friday, 50 percent off on Saturday, 65 percent off on Sunday and 75 percent off on Monday. J. Serraino is located at 24278 Valencia Boulevard in the Whole Foods shopping center; Phone #: 255-9944 |
Saturday, August 16
| • The Painted Turtle Presents "Hot August Nights" - spend a relaxing summer evening enjoying friends, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, music and beautiful surroundings while supporting The Painted Turtle, a Hole in the Wall camp for kids. Time: 6:00 PM Phone #: 310-451-1353 ext 101 Website: www.thepaintedturtle.com |
Monday, August 18
| • Enchanted Kids Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Huge Sale and Giveaways - Enchanted Kids is celebrating five years in business as one of Santa Clarita's favorite kids' clothing, accessories, shoes, toys and more store. Enjoy up to 75 percent off of everything in the store, $10 shoes and "Buy One, Get One Free" promotions on brands like Robeez, Diesel, Lelli Kelli and Sketchers. Receive fun, free stuff with each purchase. Enchanted Kids is located at 19374 Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country; Phone #: 250-3308 |
| • SC Artists' Association presents Plein Air Paint Out - Santa Clarita Artists' Association (SCAA) will meet for a plein air paint out on Monday, August 18, at 8:30-11:30 am (to beat the heat), at Pico Canyon County Park, 25600 Pico Canyon Road in Stevenson Ranch 91381.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, snack, bug spray, trash bag (we are good scouts and pack out more trash then in) and your paint gear. For your comfort, keep your painting equipment to a minimum. Non-members and photographers are also welcomed. If you have any questions email Laura Wambsgans at wambsgans@pacbell.net or phone (661) 259-0696. Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Phone #: (661) 259-0696 |
Wednesday, August 20
| • SCV Senior Center presents "Safe Investments" - Financial Advisor Brian Cunningham will speak on Safe Investments for your money, and How to tell the difference.
Lectures are from 1—2 p.m. in Activity Rooms 1 & 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street. Phone #: 661.259.9444 Website: www.scvseniorcenter.org |
Thursday, August 21
 | • Margaritas and Massages at McKenna & Greene - Hang out with friends old and new during a so-very-relaxing evening of cool margaritas and mini massages. And, of course, a shopping discount, too! McKenna & Greene is located at 27951 Seco Canyon Road; Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: 296-0935 |
 | • Henry Mayo presents Tyke Hike - Children learn how to be a big brother or sister and how to behave safely around the newborn from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Register in Henry Mayo's front lobby. Free. Info: Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Phone #: (661) 253-8607 |
 | • Henry Mayo presents Free Community CPR Class - Open to anyone who wants to learn CPR but does not need to be certified. Class meets from 7 to 8 p.m. in Henry Mayo's Foundation Rooms 4 & 5. Class is free but seats are limited. Register in advance by calling (661) Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: 253-8888. |
Thursday, August 21 to Saturday, September 13
 | • COC presents "Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition" - The art displayed at the College of the Canyons Art Gallery on Aug. 21, will be from professional artists who all have one thing in common: they have continued to practice their discipline while teaching it to others.
The COC Visual Arts Faculty Exhibition, which will open the gallery's fall season, will feature the work of visual arts faculty members in the disciplines of photography, multimedia, interior design, sculpture, drawing, painting, ceramics, digital film presentations, radio television and animation. The Art Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during an exhibition. The gallery is open to the public, and admission is free. Phone #: (661) 362-2612 Website: www.canyons.edu/offices/artgallery/info.asp |
Friday, August 22
 | • Henry Mayo presents Summer Blood Drive - Help save a life during Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital's Summer Blood Drive on Friday, August 22, 7 am - 7 pm. Donating blood is easy and fast—all blood types are needed and are used for patients in the Santa Clarita Valley. Henry Mayo/COC Clinical Education Center, 25727 McBean Parkway (hospital campus). Walk-ins are welcome or register by calling Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Phone #: 253-8060 |
 | • Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series - Get ready for the sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands to once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. This event features regional, national and international entertainers in a quaint street party setting while offering a variety of interactive programming for the entire family as well as a variety of food and beverages, including wine and beer for the adults. No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed. Admission is free. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Phone #: 661-290-2911 |
Friday, August 22 to Saturday, September 6
 | • Suburbia - Summer "Stay-cation" at the REP. The Repertory East Playhouse will continue the highly anticipated "81 Series" on Friday, August 22, at 8:00pm with the critically acclaimed drama, Suburbia by Eric Bogosian. Be A Part of The 81 at the Opening Night Wine Reception at 7:00pm with curtain at 8:00pm. Opening Night Wine Reception is sponsored by Loose Goose Wine Festival. Show times are Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. THIS IS A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT PERFORMANCE. This show contains adult language and adult situations and is intended for mature audiences only. For tickets, purchase online at www.repeastplayhouse.org or call 661-288-0000. The REP is located at 24266 Main Street Newhall, CA. 91321. Phone #: 661-288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Saturday, August 23
 | • Free Self Defense Class - Learn some fantastic techniques to protect yourself. Open to women of all ages. Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Phone #: 661-367-2444 Website: www.valenciaexecutiveboxing.com |
 | • Carousel Ranch's Heart of the West - The 12th-annual dinner, auction, casino and children's demonstration will benefit Carousel Ranch. Held at the Blomgren Family Estate from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the local nonprofit organization, which provides equestrian therapy to children with disabilities; Phone #: 268-8010 Website: www.carouselranch.org |
Tuesday, August 26
| • Rituals Colour Salon Hosts "Wine & Design Night" for Soroptimist's Bras for a Cause - Join with other bra donors and designers to decorate your unique creation! The event is a precursor to Soroptimist's "Stinkin' Sexy" Bras for a Cause event, which raises money for local breast cancer initiatives; Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: 799-9910 |
Wednesday, August 27
| • SCV Senior Center presents "Healthy Eating & Exercise" - Dr. Gururaja, will speak on "Healthy Eating & Exercise" courtesy of Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.
Lectures are from 1—2 p.m. in Activity Rooms 1 & 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street. Phone #: 661.259.9444 Website: www.scvseniorcenter.org |
Thursday, August 28
 | • SCV Democrats present "Make a Joyful Noise!!" - Join fellow democrats of Santa Clarita for a look at the OBAMA Acceptance Speech write-up. Contact Minerva for more details.
The Democratic Club of the Santa Clarita Valley will hold a "GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE: DNC & OBAMA WATCH PARTY" on Thursday, August 28th at 5:30 PM until they throw us out; at the Lamp Post Pizza located at 27661 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. You can call Lamp Post Pizza if you get lost only at (661) 297-7092 for directions or visit them on the Web at http://www.lamppostpizzascv.com/. This is a democratic owned restaurant in the Saugus area of Santa Clarita Valley. They are four-wide screen TV's, Great & "Fired up ready to go pizza", "Audacity" spaghetti, Open face & "Change you can believe" in sandwiches, variety of "hope" wines and specialty "be the change" beers and soft drinks!! Ballyhoo, play cards, chess, checkers with us instead of watching the Acceptance Speech at home alone. Greet local enthusiastic and ready to go Democrats in the Santa Clarita Valley. In spite of the merriment, absolutely no underage drinking allowed. This is a historic event to be able to tell the grandchildren where you were. The Democratic Club members will provide some noise makers; you bring the drum and the tambourines! They welcome all up beat, hopeful, enthusiastic, thoughtful individuals and families of all political persuasions. Healthy spirited conversations guaranteed! Jonathan Kraut, President; Mike Cruz, Vice President; Marianne Bailey, Recording Secretary; Minerva L.Williams, Corresponding Secretary; Todd Hoover, Webmaster. See Club website: http://www.scvdems.org/ and their calendar at http://www.scvyoungdems.org/ for attention events. Meantime, they would like to thank the Lamp Post Pizza staff and employees for cheering with us all year long! "CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN". . . For reservations and questions call fired up and ready to go . . . Hosted by Mike Cruz 818-269-1902; Minerva and Todd Hoover (661) 295-9318, leave message all calls returned promptly. Individuals interested in running for public office strongly encouraged to come. . . RSVP at the following link: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/44qk3#rsvp. Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM Phone #: 661-295-9318 Website: www.scvdems.org |
 | • SCV Black Business Committee Networking Mixer - We Welcome SCV BBC Members & Guests To Come and Partake In Some REAL... Business & Social Networking. Every SCV BBC Mixer is Exciting and Professionally Fulfilling! Come for the People, Stay for the Biz, the Food & the Raffle Prizes. Be one of the first 5 people there before 5:30 pm and get in FREE ($5 Members $10 Non-Members). Time: 5:00 PM Phone #: 661-294-5290 Website: scvBlackBusinessCommittee.com |
| • Democratic Alliance for Action Monthly Meeting - The DAA will hold its monthly meeting at Vincenzo's Pizza (24504-1/2 W. Lyons Avenue, Newhall). Watch Obama's Convention acceptance speech and learn how you can help with the election. Enjoy the company of other Dems - all Dems welcome. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Phone #: 661 877-2775 Website: daa.org |
| • SCV Black Business Committee Mixer - SCV BBC Members & Guests will partake in Business & Social Networking.
Every SCV BBC Mixer is Exciting and Professionally Fulfilling! Come for the People, Stay for the Biz, the Food & the Raffle Prizes. Be one of the first 5 people there before 5:30 pm and get in FREE.($5 Members $10 Non-Members) Located at The River Village, LENNAR Properties 22540 Breakwater Way Valencia, CA 91350 (Off of Newhall Ranch Road) Time: 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Phone #: 661-294-5290 Website: thescvbbc@prodigy.net |
Friday, August 29
 | • Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series - Get ready for the sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands to once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. This event features regional, national and international entertainers in a quaint street party setting while offering a variety of interactive programming for the entire family as well as a variety of food and beverages, including wine and beer for the adults. No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed. Admission is free. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Phone #: 661-290-2911 |
| • Or Emet Synagogue Open House and Israeli Cafe - Or Emet hosts its annual Israeli Cafe and Open House Time: 5:30 PM Phone #: 661-253-0596 Website: www.oremetscv.org |
Saturday, August 30
 | • SCValleyMommies.com hosts The Largest Baby Shower - Held at the NorthPark Community Church from 1-4pm, SCValleyMommies.com will put on the Largest Baby Shower asking for donations which in turn will be
donated to the SCV Pregnancy Center. Refreshments will be served, and what's a shower without games? SCValleyMommies.com has come up with the most fun, wild, and wacky baby shower games with great prizes for the winners too. For information email Barbara Walker at barbara@SCValleyMommies.com. Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
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