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 | • Annual Patio Clearance Sale - Take 40 percent off all floor sample patio furniture, umbrellas and cushions and take 50 percent off all patio and home decor accessories. Green Thumb; Time: 9:00 AM Phone #: 259-1072 Website: www.greenthumb.com |
Saturday, September 3
 | • Annual Halloween Opening - Enjoy ghoulish treats and open-house deals while checking out the unveiling of Department 56's Halloween Village.Green Thumb; 259-1072 Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Phone #: 259-1072 Website: www.greenthumb.com |
 | • Medical Home Rehab Hosts Grand Re-opening - Medical Home Rehab Hosts Grand Re-opening From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Medical Home Rehab - Santa Clarita's durable home medical equipment specialists - will offer free tune ups and battery testing on any powerchairs, scooters or lifts. Refreshments will be served. The company is located at 27821 Fremont Court, Suite 10, in Valencia; Phone #: 866-228-4152 |
Tuesday, September 6
 | • Trigger Point Massage - Bring a friend with whom you can practice and learn how to perform a trigger point massage to relieve stress, improve blood flow, and relax tight muscles. Dr. Roger De Sesa, a certified chiropractic wellness practitioner and lifestyle expert, will lead this free workshop, Dinner will be provided. Reservations Required. De Sesa's office is located at 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Ste. 65, in Valencia, 91355. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-294-0429 Website: www.scvhealthcare.com/ |
Thursday, September 8
| • Biggest Winner SCV! - Want to lose weight, learn to love exercising, and feel better about yourself? Attend the kick off meeting for the 12-week Biggest Winner competition to win up to $500 while achieving better health. Participants must register for the program by Sept. 1. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-294-0429 Website: www.thebiggestwinnerscv.com/ |
Friday, September 9
 | • Barbies Q Food Truck - Barbie's Q will be serving up lunch at Centre Pointe Village, 26573 Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Come on down for some lip smackin' Southern style BBQ. Time: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Phone #: (661) 259-5606 |
Saturday, September 10
 | • Single Mothers Outreach Chiropractic Fundraiser - Dr. Roger De Sesa, a local chiropractor, will donate all services on Saturday, Sept. 10, to customers in exchange for a donation, of their preferred amount, to Single Mothers Outreach. No insurance will be billed for the services. New patients are welcome to receive a consultation, including exams, scans and x-rays, as well. The office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. Please call 661-294-0429 to make an appointment. De Sesa's office is located at 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Ste. 65, in Valencia, 91355.
Phone #: 661-294-0429 Website: www.scvhealthcare.com/ |
Monday, September 12
 | • "Give Life" Blood Drive - Comfort Keepers In Home Care & the American Red Cross Host "Give Life" Blood Drive Between 12 p.m. and
6 p.m., serve your community by scheduling an appointment to donate blood. All blood collected will remain in the SCV; Visit Red Cross website below for more information, use web code comfortkeeperssc Phone #: 287-4200 Website: www.redcrossblood.org |
Friday, September 16 to Thursday, August 25
 | • Dress On A Dime Women's Consignment Sale! - You don't need to spend a fortune to look great. Dress on a Dime, women's consignment sale will be here for 3 days and carries all of the latest styles of women's clothing. Shop over 15,000 items, beautifully merchandised for an easy shopping experience. You will find every size and everything from casual to business attire at prices up to 90% off retail! Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Phone #: 6618772434 Website: www.dressonadime.net |
Friday, September 16
 | • Opening Night with Kenny Loggins - Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC Presents Opening Night with Kenny Loggins Grammy-winner Loggins has enjoyed incredible success with 12 platinum albums and hit songs in four straight decades; Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 18
 | • SCV Community Expo and Taste of Expo! - Returning to the Santa Clarita Sports Complex located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, the free-admission event (Saturday and Sunday) also features free parking, complimentary shuttle service and expanded parking areas. More than 100 exhibitors representing SCV businesses will be showcased at Expo, many with raffles and giveaways throughout the weekend.
Friday: Taste of Expo! From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., experience Taste of Expo!, Santa Clarita's largest business mixer and networking event, featuring more than 30 of the area's finest restaurants and caterers. Cost for admission is $20 and includes 10 food and drink tickets. Saturday: Family Fun Day Only at Expo! continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday features games, activities and entertainment geared toward Santa Clarita families. Area talent takes center stage on Expo's community stage; College of the Canyons Fall 2011 Job, Career and Intern Fair will be open and free flu shots for senior citizens will also be available. Sunday: Expo Beer Garden & Food Truck Fest Only at Expo! adds a new flavor to the festivities on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as it debuts the inaugural Expo Beer Gardens & Food Truck Fest. Several brands of beer provided by Anheuser-Busch will be available for purchase, along with food from various gourmet food truck vendors. Live entertainment on the community stage will really get the party going; Website: www.scvchamber.com |
 | • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Annual BBQ - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Presents Annual BBQ Spectacular entertainment, carnival rides, games and yummy food from around the world come together at OLPH's 67th-annual event. Held at 23233 Lyons Avenue in Newhall; Phone #: 259-2276 |
Friday, September 16 to Saturday, October 22
| • Laughter on the 23rd Floor - Repertory East Playhouse Presents "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" This Broadway hit pays homage to Neil Simon's early days in show biz; Phone #: 288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Saturday, September 17
 | • Get to Know Your "Y" - Santa Clarita Valley Community Members come and join for an exciting event to learn about all the wonderful programs your local YMCA has to offer. Enjoy live music, games, prizes, activities and fun for the whole family. Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Phone #: 661-253-3593 Website: www.ymcala.org/scv |
 | • River Rally River Clean Up & Environmental Expo - From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. the City of Santa Clarita will provide snacks, water and a gift (plus gloves and trash bags!) to volunteers. This year, help clean up near the Wiley Canyon area at the Via Princessa Bridge; Phone #: 286-4098 Website: www.greensantaclarita.com |
Saturday, September 17 to Sunday, September 18
 | • Harvest Garden Faire - Celebrate the bounty of the season and win great prizes by participating in traditional country fair competitions. Categories include best harvest basket, most colossal zucchini, most beautiful floral arrangement, biggest sunflower, largest pumpkin and more. See store for details. Green Thumb; Phone #: 259-1072 Website: wwww.greenthumb.com |
Friday, September 23
 | • Falls Prevention Fair - Henry Mayo Hospital and SCV Senior Center Host "Falls Prevention Fair" with Free Health Screenings Seniors are invited to learn more about fall prevention and how to preserve their independence at the Falls Prevention Fair from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center located at 22900 Market Street in Newhall. The fair will include free health screenings, medication review and fall prevention strategies. Studies show that a combination of interventions can significantly reduce falls in the older adult population. Experts recommend a physical activity regimen with balance, strength training and flexibility components; consulting with a health professional about getting a fall risk assessment; having medications reviewed periodically; getting eyes checked annually; and making sure the home environment is safe and supportive; Phone #: 253-8000 Website: www.henrymayo.com |
| • Majesty Concert - The Master's College Music Department begins their fall concert series with Majesty, a nine-voice mixed ensemble conducted by Dr. Paul T. Plew. Majesty represents the college throughout California performing in schools and churches almost every Sunday. Their repertoire includes a variety of worship styles, designed to appeal to all ages. The concert is free of charge and 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. 2256 Website: www.masters.edu/music |
Friday, September 23 to Saturday, September 24
 | • Castaic Days 2011 - Hosted at Castaic Lake and featuring live music and entertainment, gourmet food trucks, a used-book sale, a petting zoo, gaming paradise, model float planes, arts, crafts, vendors and fun for everyone (even Fido!). Parking is
$5 - admission is free. Open Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Website: www.castaicdays.com |
Saturday, September 24
 | • Saugus Cheer Carwash Fundraiser - Saugus High School Cheer is holding a Car Wash fundraiser at Auto Spa on Valencia Blvd. The price of the car wash is $10 (a $22.99 value). You will receive the :VIP Platinum Carwash" which consists of the following: Custom Car Wash, Wheel Brite, Triple Rainbow Wax, Tire Dressing, Interior Vacuum and Cleaning and Polish Windows and Dry all for $10.
Contact kara@saugushighschoolcheer.com for more information or to purchase an advance ticket. Tickets will be sold same day at the car wash, just MENTION SAUGUS CHEER and they will receive the credit! Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Website: www.saugushighschoolcheer.com/ |
 | • Day for Kids - Santa Clarita Boys & Girls Club Presents "Day for Kids" From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy a completely free event for kids and their families, including free games, free food, lots of prizes and even more fun! Held at Newhall Park (24909 Newhall Avenue); Phone #: 254-2582 |
 | • "American Themes & the West" - "American Themes & the West" Inaugural Santa Clarita Philharmonic Concert Jeff Lippencott, a local resident and Emmy-nominated composer, along with his 55-piece Hollywood orchestra, show how most famous Western and American melodies were influenced by great classical orchestral works.; Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
 | • MHF "Evening Under the Stars" Gala - The Michael Hoefflin Foundation presents its annual "Evening Under the
Stars," Gala Dinner and Charity Auction, this year featuring a headline performance by Motown great, Louis Price, formerly of "The Temptations". Held at Mann Biomedical Park. Time: 6:00 PM Website: www.mhf.org |
Saturday, September 24 to Sunday, September 25
 | • Santa Clarita Street Fair - The Santa Clarita Street Fair offers family fun on the 4th weekend of EVERY month. Guests can explore unique merchandise from a variety of different vendors, have a delicious lunch from a Gourmet Food Truck and enjoy live entertainment under big, shady oak trees. Children's attractions include a bounce house, inflatable slide and rock climbing wall. Held at College of the Canyons (Valencia Campus) in the Stadium Parking Lot. Phone #: 661-299-2139 Website: www.SantaClaritaStreetFair.com |
Tuesday, September 27
 | • Super Size Me - The public is invited to a free viewing of "Super Size Me" at the office of Dr. Roger De Sesa, a certified chiropractic wellness practitioner. Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock unravels the American obesity epidemic by interviewing experts nationwide and by subjecting himself to a "fast food only" diet for 30 days straight. His Sundance award-winning feature is both entertaining and horrifying. RSVP requested. Held at 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Ste. 65, in Valencia, 91355. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-294-0429 Website: www.scvhealthcare.com/ |
Thursday, September 29
| • Yappy Hour - SCV animal lovers, learn how you can help homeless pets in our community at Yappy Hour at Zapp Simply Asian, 23360 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia. Drink and dinner specials, plus meet volunteers from Castaic Animal Shelter, Brittany Foundation, AngelDogs Foundation, Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair and Mutt Match L.A., who will showcase volunteer opportunities with each organization. Info: sathewords@yahoo.com or 661-803-2909. Phone #: (661) 803-2909 |
Friday, September 30
 | • "Start School on the Right Foot" - Eternal Valley Hosts "Start School on the Right Foot" Used Shoe Drive Eternal Valley Memorial Park is collecting new and gently-used shoes to assist Santa Clarita's Help the Children, which serves struggling families. Early donations are especially appreciated so that kids have safe, comfortable shoes on the first day of school; Phone #: 259-0800 Website: www.eternalvalleymortuary.com |
Friday, September 30 to Saturday, October 1
 | • SCV Jazz Festival - Friday > September 30
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring performances by Everette Harp and high-school jazz bands. Ticket options include $30 lawn seating, $50 preferred seating and $75 VIP seating. Saturday > October 1 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Performances by award-winning recording artists including Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber, Diane Schurr, Rick Braun and Everette Harp. Ticket options include $40 lawn seating, $65 preferred seating and $125 VIP seating. VIP tables are available for $1,200, includes VIP seating for 10 guests, dinner and wine. Phone #: 388-6764 Website: www.ultimatepromotion.net |
Friday, September 30 to Monday, October 31
| • Dracula - Suspenseful and seductive, this is a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker's famous vampire. "I want your fear. For your fear, like a current, rushes through your body. Your fear makes your heart pound, it renders your veins rich and full. Your fear hemorrhages deliciously within you." This production is haunting, exciting and definitely not recommended for children. "Dracula" has performances every Saturday evening at 8:00 PM through October 29, with two Sunday matinees: October 9 and October 16 at 2:00 PM. Friday evening performances on October 21 and 28, both at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $12 for Juniors and Seniors and $15 for adults. The Canyon Theatre Guild is at 24242 Main Street, Newhall. Box office phone is 661-799-2702. Phone #: 799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
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