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 | • City of Santa Clarita Hosts Trip to Tournament of Roses Parade - Relax in reserved grandstand seats along the parade route for ultimate viewing during the entire parade. Trip includes transportation by bus; Phone #: 284-1465 Website: www.santa-clarita.com |
Sunday, January 4
 | • Unitarian Universalists and the American Red Cross - Not only exceeding their goal of collecting 600 coats for the victims of the Sylmar Sayre fire, the Unitarian Universalists were able to acquire $1,000 for the Red Cross fire relief fund. In thanks for Santa Clarita's help, they invite you to join them as they hand over the $1000 check!
The American Red Cross will be sending a representative to church services on Sunday, January 4, 2009. The church will conclude its coat drive on that day. Services are held each Sunday, 10:30 AM, at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., in Newhall. Phone #: 661-254-7866 Website: www.UUofSCV.org |
Wednesday, January 7
 | • All Corked Up Wine Tasting - Wine Tasting: Highlights of Red wine from our 2008 wine club
Located at 26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: 799-7979 Website: www.allcorkedup.com/ |
Thursday, January 8 to Sunday, January 11
 | • SCV Film Festival - Providing local filmmakers with the opportunity to show their work and come together with an audience to enjoy quality independent films. Held at the Repertory East Playhouse. See page 66 for more information; Phone #: 286-4018 Website: www.scvfilmfestival.com |
Saturday, January 10
| • Antique Seminar at Heritage Junction: ANTIQUES FOR ANYONE - Terry Sonntag, a long time resident of the Santa Clarita Valley and familiar to most area antique buffs, will be presenting a series of informal seminars in Antiques Appreciation for the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society.
The ANTIQUES FOR ANYONE workshop will include antiques, decorative arts and collectibles. Development, historical aspects, trends and valuations will be explored. You may bring a few items of your own to share and discuss. Handout materials included. Fee: $45 Held at the Saugus Train Station, Heritage Junction at Wm. S. Hart Park, 24101 Newhall Ave. (formerly San Fernando Road), in Newhall Phone #: 661.254.1275 Website: www.scvhs.org |
Sunday, January 11
 | • Art Garfunkel and the Santa Clarita Symphony - Beginning at 7p.m., Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Art Garfunkel pairs his magnificent voice and one-of-kind persona with 75 local professional musicians at COC; Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 362-5304 Website: HTTP://www.canyons.edu |
Monday, January 12
 | • All Corked Up hosts "Valentine's Dinner Dance" - Gents who really want to exceed expectations will score major points for reserving a table for two at the Valentine's Dinner Dance at All Corked Up. Guests will enjoy great wine, food and music with a fantastic four-course meal, one bottle of wine per couple and live music with the band Acoustic Soul. Prices start at $85 per person. All Corked Up is located at 26340 Diamond Place in Santa Clarita; Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 799-7979 Website: www.allcorkedup.com |
Tuesday, January 13
| • Grief Recovery group - The Grief Program is an organization dedicated to guiding grieving people in resolving loss issues step-by-step to a richer quality of life. If you are suffering the pain of loss, whether through death, divorce or other losses, call 661-733-0692. The Grief Program offers ongoing groups, workshops and counseling.
Phone #: 661-733-0692 Website: www.thegriefprogram.com |
Wednesday, January 14
 | • All Corked Up Wine Tasting - Wine Tasting: French Bordeaux
Located at 26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: 799-7979 Website: www.allcorkedup.com |
Thursday, January 15
 | • "The Life Energy of Feng Shui" - Join Kenneally Acupuncture for this free lecture, presented by renowned Feng Shui Master, Patti Robbins-Vignal. Please call to reserve your space. Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 252-4100 Website: www.keneallyacupuncture.com |
Saturday, January 17
 | • Obama for America - Community Service Project - President-Elect Barack Obama is calling upon citizens and volunteers across the nation to participate in the 2009 National Day of Service.
The SCV Jaycees (www.scvjaycees.com) in partnership with the Obama for America Committee will be stocking and distributing food items, as well as helping recipients load their vehicles. Please roll up your sleeves to help our community. The Hunger Defense Fund is located at 26450 Ruether Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. (NOTE: This event is not heated, please wear warm, comfortable clothing and bring a warm beverage.) Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Phone #: 661-288-1304 Website: www.hungerdefensefund.org; www.scvjaycees.com |
 | • All Corked Up Wine Education - Education Class: The Food and Wines of Spain Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Phone #: 799-7979 Website: www.allcorkedup.com |
Sunday, January 18
 | • Blue Star Mothers of the Canyons Receive Donation from Unitarian Universalists - Blue Star Mothers of the Canyons have been chosen by Unitarian Universalists as the recipient of the Third Sunday Special Collection for the month of January, on the 18th. The Blue Star Mothers will use the gift to assist with postage for their "Hearts And Hugs From Home" boxes to be mailed to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and other places for Valentines Day.
Services are held each Sunday at 10:30 AM at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., in Newhall. Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Phone #: 661-254-7866 Website: www,uuofscv,org |
 | • All Corked Up Locker Member Party - Locker Member Party: Come meet your locker neighbors! Bring your friends to enjoy great wine and complimentary food!
Located at 26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: 799-7979 Website: www.allcorkedup.com |
Monday, January 19
 | • Mountasia celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - The family friendly fun center will host Unlimited play for just $19.99/person. Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Phone #: 253-4386 Website: www.mountasiafuncenter.com |
Wednesday, January 21
 | • All Corked Up WIne Tasting - Wine Tasting: Oregon Pinot Noirs
Located at 26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: 799-7979 Website: www.allcorkedup.com |
Thursday, January 22
 | • Threads presents Wine, Cheese & Fashionista Fun - Visit Threads for an evening of Wine, Cheese and Fashionista fun. Located in the Bridgeport Marketplace at 24011 Newhall Ranch Road. Time: 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM Phone #: 661.254.5544 Website: www.shopatthreads.com |
 | • 2009 COC Hall of Fame - an evening honoring COC's most influential athletes and coaches. 1981 Baseball State Championship Team,Al Adelini - Counselor and Dean, Larry Reisbig - Head Football Coach, Susan Latch - Women's Golfer, and Jessie Boyd - Men's Basketball Player. Held in COC's newest building, the East PE Gymnasium Time: 5:30 PM Phone #: 362-3737 Website: www.canyons.edu |
| • Democratic Alliance for Action January Meeting - Santa Clarita's Democratic Alliance for Action (DAA), an alliance of SCV Democrats of all ages dedicated to community action based upon Democratic principals, will meet on Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 PM at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24504 1/2 Lyons Ave., Newhall. This meeting will feature presentations by local leaders about 2009 SCV volunteer opportunities. Whether you're interested in the problems of homelessness, hunger, illness or the environment, attend this meeting to learn about how you can help your community and be part of a warm and dynamic group. All SCV Democrats are welcome. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Phone #: 222-7174 Website: DAA.org |
Friday, January 23
| • Baja Fresh, Ben & Jerry's Unite for MOMS - The MOMS Club of Saugus will hold fundraisers at Baja Fresh and Ben & Jerry's, both located in the Creekside Plaza in Valencia, on Fri., Jan. 23 from 5-10 p.m. When ordering, customers should display a flyer from the MOMS Club. The money raised will go towards the Club's activities, including a donation to the national Mother-to-Mother fund, which helps MOMS Club members in devastating circumstances. For more information or to request a fundraiser flyer, please send an email to saugusmoms@yahoo.com Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Phone #: saugusmoms@yahoo.com |
| • John and Mary Giger in Concert - Professionally trained in opera, this husband and wife duo met while studying at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara. Since the beginning of Mr. and Mrs. Giger's music ministry, they have performed over 4,000 concerts consisting of a variety of genres in a wide range of venues located across the United States, Canada, and the British Isles. The concert will be held in The Master's College Music Recital Hall, 24736 Quigley Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California 91321. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 6661.259.3540, ext. 3196 Website: www.masters.edu/music |
Saturday, January 24
 | • All Corked Up Wine Tasting - Wine Tasting: Oregon Pinot Noirs
Located at 26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Phone #: 799-7979 Website: www.allcorkedup.com |
 | • City of Santa Clarita Hosts "Hit the Trail" - Celebrate the City of Santa Clarita's 30 miles of off-street trails with professional cyclists competing in the upcoming Amgen Tour of California. The ride will end at Bridgeport Park where there will be food, fun and giveaways. There is no cost to participate - just show up at one of three designated starting points before 10 a.m. for a leisurely ride through Santa Clarita; Website: www.santa-clarita.com/tourofca |
| • Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "Disney's High School Musical" - Family fun for everyone; Phone #: 799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
| • Canyon Theatre Guild presents "High School Musical" - This high-energy, family-friendly musical will be presented every Saturday evening at 8:00 PM, with Sunday matinees at 1:00 through February 22. There will also be Saturday matinees on February 7, 14, and 21st. The Canyon Theatre Guild's Old Town Newhall Playhouse is located at 24242 Main Street. Tickets are priced at $10 - $12 and $15. Phone #: 661-799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org/ |
| • College Financial Planning Workshops - College Planning Experts will be offering FREE College Financial Planning Workshops that will focus on helping parents send their kids to college. Information on the FAFSA form and more important information needed to understand how to maximize the amount of financial aid you are eligible for will also be covered. We will be offering 5 more FREE workshops to help parents understand the FAFSA before the March 2nd deadline.
Saturday January 24, West Ranch High School 10:30 - 12:00. Time: 10:30 AM Phone #: 661-295-9946 Website: www.collegeplanningexperts.com |
Sunday, January 25
 | • All Corked Up Taste Of India - Taste of India: Come spend an afternoon feasting on fantastic Indian Cuisine. $25++ per person (food only)
Located at 26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Phone #: 799-7979 Website: www.allcorkedup.com |
 | • Hunt Family Fiddlers - Beginning at 7 p.m. at COC, Irish step-dancers, fiddlers and singers will entertain with high-powered performances and other instrumental talents including drums, accordion, keyboard and guitar. This extraordinary family of nine performs Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes; Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyons.edu |
Wednesday, January 28
 | • All Corked Up Wine Tasting - Wine Tasting: Argentina
Located at 26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: 799-7979 Website: www.allcorkedup.com |
Friday, January 30
| • Christine Anderson Concert - Christine Anderson, handbell soloist, will be performing a free concert. Mrs. Anderson has shared her musical gift with audiences in twenty-five countries and forty-nine of the United States. Witness Mrs. Anderson's graceful technique and experience her artistry of music-making. The concert will be held in The Master's College Music Recital Hall, 24736 Quigley Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California 91321. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661.259.3540, ext. 3196 Website: masters.edu/music |
| • SCV Chamber Annual Installation Dinner - This dinner honors Chamber Board members, ambassadors and businesses that have offered their time and/or services for the betterment of the community. The evening will recognize the past years chairman and the chambers accomplishments under their leadership and the current chairmen and boardmmbers will be sworn in. Time: 6:00 PM Phone #: 702-6977 ext 424 Website: www.scvchamber.com |
Saturday, January 31
 | • LA Opera Presents "Figaro's American Adventure" - Beginning at 2 p.m. at COC, experience a charming opera based on the popular classic, "The Barber of Seville." With his band of sneaky barbers and mercenaries, the wily hero, Figaro, leads the audience on a delightful musical goose chase. Ultimately, he outsmarts his adversary, and love triumphs as he helps his friend, the Count, win the hand of his beloved; Time: 2:00 PM Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyons.edu |
| • SCV Chamber Health & Wellness Fair - Free event features the following: FREE health screenings, health and fitness vendors with information and give-aways, chiropractic screenings, and much more. Healthcare professionals will be on hand to answer questions and provide mini health education lectures.
Healthcare professionals and businesses are encouraged to contact the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber to learn more about sponsorship and vendor opportunities. Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Phone #: 661.702.6977 ext 424 Website: www.scvchamber.com |
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