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| • 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 |
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 |
Saturday, October 1
 | • The Mask Messenger - A mind-bending show centered around various masks and the stories they inspire, The Mask Messenger is a series of vignettes ranging from comic to bizarre to poignant. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
 | • Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-Off - Annual Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-Off features an intense chili competition among members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, games, live music, displays and an expanded Kids' Zone with pony rides, bounce house, petting zoo and dunk tank. A benefit for the Santa Clarita Special Olympics, held at Jack Bones Equestrian Center, 26983 Tapia Canyon Road in Castaic. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for children 7 to 14. Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Phone #: 661 294-6309 Website: www.alanar.net/chilicookoff |
Sunday, October 2
 | • Bras for a Cause 2011 - The Oaks Grille and Atrium, both located in the Tournament Players Club Valencia, will be filled with exquisitely-decorated bras in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Time: 3:00 PM Website: www.siscv.com |
Sunday, October 2 to Sunday, October 30
| • The Little Prince - This delightful, imaginative play tells a magical story of a disenchanted aviator who has crash-landed in the Sahara. While waiting for rescue, he meets a mysterious, regal "little man" who teaches him, "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly." Colorful and mesmerizing, the world of the Little Prince comes to life on the stage from October 1 through October 30. Every Saturday at 2:00 and Sundays at 2:00 October 2, 23, 20; Sundays at 6:30 on October 9, 16. Tickets are $12 for Juniors/Seniors and $15 for Adults. The Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street, Old Town Newhall Phone #: 661-799-2702 |
Thursday, October 6
 | • Hollywood and Broadway: Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert - For one night only, Hollywood and Broadway will intersect in a magical evening featuring the songs and scenes from one of the most beloved musicals of all time, Les Miserables. The REP will be continuing its Pick A Brick Fundraising Campaign to help raise funds for the long term security of The Repertory East Playhouse. Pick a Brick to be yours in The Hydeaway Lounge for only $25. Tickets $35 for General Admission and $50 for VIP, which includes complimentary wine for the night. Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 661-288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Thursday, October 6 to Monday, October 17
 | • Circus Vargas 2011 - Circus Vargas is excited to bring the Big One back to Santa Clarita, with big heart, big laughs, big talent and big FUN! Presenting the highest quality family entertainment, Circus Vargas exemplifies circus as an art form by uniting amazingly skilled performers with the innocence and silliness of truly comedic circus antics! Join us on a captivating jaunt across the globe, seen through the eyes of our talented aerialists, acrobats, comedians and more, as they transcend language, age and cultural barriers through the art of circus. Arrive 30 minutes early for the free interactive pre-show where Jon Weiss invites children of all ages center stage to get a crash course in circus skills such as juggling, feather balancing and hula-hooping. Phone #: (877) 468-4861 Website: www.circusvargas.com |
Friday, October 7
 | • Law Appreciation Day - The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association Hosts Law Appreciation Day Held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, the association will recognize local law enforcement and first responders, including LA members of the Sheriff's Department, Highway Patrol, Fire Department and District Attorney's Office. SCV resident John March is the featured speaker. In 2002, March's son, David March, a sheriff's deputy, was murdered in the line of duty by a gang member who fled to Mexico. March, in conjunction with local and national officials, then began a five-year struggle for the extradition of his son's killer; Time: 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM Phone #: 290-2991 |
Saturday, October 8
 | • Children's Safety Fair - Valley Trauma Center and the City of Santa Clarita Host Children's Safety Fair which will bring local service agencies together to provide demonstrations, health and nutrition services. orkshops will be available on topics like substance abuse, internet safety, cyber bullying and more. Families will have the opportunity to learn how to apply for affordable healthcare and legal services; Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Phone #: 286-4006, extension 5061 |
 | • Family Fun & Fitness 5k - Family Fun & Fitness 5K to Benefit SCV Food Pantry Held at Central Park; Phone #: 297-2874 Website: www.fff5k.com |
| • "Rally for Education" Tennis Tournament - SCV Education Foundation Presents "Rally for Education" Tennis Tournament Show off your skills (or lack of them) in a round robin game. Reception to immediately follow. Held at the Paseo Club; Phone #: 414-4465 Website: www.scveducationfoundation.org |
Sunday, October 9
 | • Te Vaka - Audiences everywhere have been captivated by the Te Vaka experience! On stage, Te Vaka delivers more than just a musical performance: the audience is taken, with music and dance, on a journey into the heart of Polynesia. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
| • Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair - Meet over 70 vendors of pet-related supplies and services and enjoy yummy people food, kids' zone, demonstrations, animal photographer and artist, pet psychic, shows and low-cost vaccine clinic - plus "interview" dogs and cats from all six LA County Animal Shelters. Dogs on leash Ok. Held at William S. Hart Park. Free; Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Website: www.bowwowsandmeows.org |
| • Stem Cell Treatment Fundraiser - Michael Imbach Stem Cell Treatment Fundraiser at the Courtyard by Marriot Because of a brain injury stemming from cancer treatment, young Michael Imbach cannot read or write, and he suffers from seizures. During his chemotherapy treatments, his mother Cassandra was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. This courageous family then battled their insurance company, striving to get stem-cell treatments for Michael. Their appeals went unheard and now the community has come together to raise the $18,000 needed for what could be the miracle they have prayed for. The event, held from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., will feature a poker tournament, clothing boutique, jewelry, food, games and a DJ with lots of fun for the kids, plus a photo booth by Jack and Pam Lillian. There will be a lifeguard on duty (bring swimsuits!) and a meal presented by Bellamente Catering. The meal and more are all included for the ticket price of $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Vendors can call Terra (373-0151) to inquire about space. Poker players can purchase their tickets by calling Crystal; Phone #: 810-8259 |
Tuesday, October 11
 | • Menorah Lighting Ceremony - Westfield Valencia Town Center Hosts Community Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Start your "eight magical nights" right with a menorah-lighting ceremony on the first day of Hanukkah. See website for more details; Website: www.westfield.com/valencia |
Friday, October 14
 | • VIA Anniversary Celebration Gala - VIA Anniversary Celebration Gala The Valley Industry Association's 30th-anniversary celebration gala is themed "Old World Masquerade"; Website: www.via.org |
Saturday, October 15
 | • Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes - Become a part of Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes and start making your contribution to Stop Diabetes. Held at Bridgeport Park, enjoy a 4.5 mile stroll through the river trails of Valencia followed by lunch, live entertainment, raffle drawings, product sampling and fun activities. Registration starts at 8 a.m., Walk begins at 9 a.m.
Time: 8:00 AM Phone #: 295-0081 Website: main.diabetes.org/valencia |
 | • "Hold 'Em Not Hassle 'Em" Poker Tournament - SCV Youth Project Presents "Hold 'Em Not Hassle 'Em" Poker Tournament Raffle prizes, auction, delicious food and big winners in a new location - the Gateway Promenade; Website: www.helpnothassle.org |
 | • Art Classic XXII - The Santa Clarita Artists' Association invites you to the Gala Art Exhibit of the Season, complete with fine art & musical entertainment, complimentary wine and beverages, hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Artwork will be available for purchase at the event as well. Held at Hart Hall, Wm. S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall. Tickets $25 advance/$30 at door. Sponsorships are still available. Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Phone #: 259-6789 Website: www.santaclaritaartists.org |
 | • Circle of Hope's 8th Annual Afternoon Tea - This year's Tea theme "A Year In The Garden Of Hope" spotlights the holidays, seasons and Circle of Hope events throughout a year. You'll delight in delicious Classic Tea fare, bid on exquisite silent-auction selections or designate your raffle tickets toward several enchanting gift items. There will be free valet parking, wonderful entertainment and many surprises throughout the day. This year one day only! Circle of Hope is an SCV non-profit organization focused on helping our neighbors fight breast cancer. Tea House sponsorships available for $75. Tickets: $55 Held at a Private estate in Sand Canyon, directions will be mailed on payment. Tickets will go on sale in the middle of August. Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Phone #: 661-254-5218 Website: www.CircleofHopeInc.org |
Sunday, October 16
 | • Breakfast with the Gibbons - Gibbon Conservation Center Hosts Breakfast with the Gibbons
The annual fundraiser for the rare singing apes features a vegan breakfast, children's area, entertainment, silent auction, raffle and special tour of this world-famous facility. Tickets start at $10, free for 5 years and under; Website: www.gibboncenter.org |
 | • Soroptimist presents "The Wine Affair" - Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley Presents "The Wine Affair" "Sip, stroll and savor the sounds" from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Valencia Town Center. Restaurants like Salt Creek Grille and retailers like La Via Bella will serve as hosts, with each venue featuring a wine tasting, food and musical entertainment. Funds benefit both the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center and the Henry Mayo Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Phone #: 313-9119 Website: www.thewineaffair.org |
| • Art Classic XXII Public Viewing - The Santa Clarita Artists' Association invites the public to view all of the pieces that were contributed to this year's Art Classic. Held at Hart Hall, Wm. S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall. Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Website: www.santaclaritaartists.org |
Friday, October 21
 | • Look & Learn with Davines - Beyond the Fringe Salon would like to invite you and your friends to join us and experience our new Davines line! Simply come in with clean, dry hair and receive a complimentary hair styling lesson for a night out. Learn about what products best suit you and receive tips from our stylists on how to create that "in salon look" at home!
Bring in your old styling products with you and receive 15% off of any Davines product purchase! Pulchella Wine and appetizers will be served! We look forward to seeing you all there! Call today to RSVP! Time: 5:00 PM Phone #: 661-259-1982 Website: www.beyondthefringesalon.com |
Friday, October 21 to Sunday, October 23
| • 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 |
Friday, October 21 to Saturday, October 29
| • "The Man Who Came To Dinner" - The Master's College Theatre Arts is excited to announce our Fall 2011 production of George Kaufmann & Moss Hart's 1939 comedy "The Man Who Came to Dinner" directed by Tricia Hulet and Kellie Cunningham. Showing Fridays and Saturdays, October 21,22,28,29. Evening shows at 8pm and Saturday matinees at 2:30. Tickets from $10-$14 ON SALE NOW at www.masters.edu/theatre or by calling our box office at 661.362.2255. Audiences will roar with laughter as they watch radio icon Sheridan Whiteside and his ensemble of famous and eccentric Hollywood "who's who" take over a seemingly fortunate Ohio family and their home. The love that blooms may not survive the trouble that is stirred up when Hollywood royalty is mixed with star-struck, small-town characters. Time: 8:00 PM Phone #: 661-362-2255 Website: www.masters.edu/theatre |
Friday, October 21 to Sunday, October 30
 | • The Drowsy Chaperone - This hilarious family-friendly show-within-a-show begins when a die-hard musical fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called "The Drowsy Chaperone," and the show magically bursts to life. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Saturday, October 22
 | • Make a Difference Day - Projects are "hands-on" - painting, landscaping, weed abatement, clean-up and construction activities to food and book drives - all designed to produce visible positive results in one day. To volunteer either as a group or an individual, contact Susana Coronel;
scoronel@santa-clarita.com Time: 8:00 AM Phone #: 250-3726 |
 | • Rubber Ducky Festival - The Rubber Ducky Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Castaic Lake. The fun-filled family festival will culminate in a rubber-duck race at 1 p.m. In addition to games and vendor booths, the event will feature gourmet food trucks and water demonstrations. CBS/KCAL news anchor Sandra Mitchell is the scheduled celebrity guest. Rubber ducks are available for adoption at $5 per duck; Phone #: 257-2339, extension 302 Website: www.duckrace.com/scv |
 | • ACS BARK FOR LIFE - The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a non-competitive walk for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society fight against cancer. This event takes place at Bridgpeort Park, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. The registeration fee is $20.00 per dog. Each registered dog will receive a Bark for Life bandana. Calling all canines to take a bite out of cancer! Ask your friends to participate and form a team. Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Phone #: 661 299-5536 Website: www.scvbark.org |
Thursday, October 27
 | • Halloween Celebration - Tournament Players Club Valencia Hosts Halloween Celebration At 6 p.m. in the "haunted" Oaks Grille, nosh on a special menu while the kids enjoy a costume contest. Adults are $25, children ages
6 to 12 are $15 and kids under 5 years old are free. Reservations are recommended; Phone #: 288-1995 Website: www.tpcvalencia.com |
Friday, October 28
 | • IHOP's Scary Face Pancake Giveaway - IHOP is offering kids 12 and under a chance to design and dine on their own Free Scary Face Pancake creations. The Scary Face Pancake is an oversized signature buttermilk pancake with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose, and two mini OREO® cookies and candy corn on the side to allow kids to create their own Halloween hotcake. The Scary Face Pancake is available for purchase throughout October and less than 600 calories. Time: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Website: www.ihop.com |
Saturday, October 29
 | • Halloween Hoedown - When Real Life Church hosts "Halloween Hoedown" - Geared for families with elementary school kids and younger, this free event will include live music, face painting, bobbing for apples, and of course, trick-or-treating. Food trucks will be available to purchase dinner, and a live emcee will lead group games in the church's outdoor amphitheater. Real Life Church is located at 23841 Newhall Ranch Road. Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: 661.775.2041 Website: www.reallifechurch/org |
 | • Halloween Food Truck Block Party - Bridgeport Marketplace Hosts Halloween Gourmet Food Truck Block Party for a spooky Halloween celebration. Guests can expect a wide variety of entertainment including a rockin' DJ, a pumpkin painting station, face painting and a balloon artist, as well as a kids' Halloween costume contest at 6:00 PM in front of Marston's Restaurant.
Featuring 20 gourmet trucks including Ahnjoo, All American Gourmet Grill, Border Grill, Breezy Freeze, Dogzilla, Grilled Cheese Patrol, India Jones Chow Truck, Jose O Malley's, LA Great Balls on Tires, Lees Philly, LongBoards, Ludo, Nom Nom, The Poutine Truck, Rebel Bite, Shrimp Pimp, Slap Yo Mama, Tapaboy, Tornado Potato and Yummy One. Entrance is FREE, bring cash for the food trucks. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation and the Child & Family Center; Held at the corner of McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Website: www.bridgeportmarketplace.com |
 | • SCV Light The Night Walk with a Halloween Theme! - SCV Light The Night Walk to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Held at Bridgeport Park. Festival begins at 5:00 p.m. Walk begins at twilight and is 2 miles long. Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Phone #: 310-342-5841 Website: www.lightthenight.org/santaclarita |
 | • All Hallows' Eve Celebration - For kids ages 5 to high school, have fun with festivities like the Spooktacular Maze, a costume contest, pizza, movie and fun games like hide and seek - with flashlights! For ages 5 and up, the celebration runs from 7 p.m. to midnight. For kids over 7 years old, it runs from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.; Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 251-3390 Website: www.wallersgymjamacademy.com |
 | • Westfield Spooktacular Costume Contests - Westfield Valencia Town Center's Three-day Spooktacular will host costume contests in two age brackets (4 to 7 years and 8 to 12 years) with big prizes for top costumers, swashbucklers, superheroes and sorcerers. Website: www.westfield.com/valencia/ |
| • Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "Dracula" - Suspenseful and seductive, this is a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker's famous vampire. This production is haunting, exciting and not recommended for young children. Tickets are $12 for juniors and seniors and $15 for adults; Phone #: 799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
| • HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE - Join Fun Fellowship for shopping, light refreshments, giveaways & prizes!
Drawings for raffle prizes with any purchase! Vendors include Lia Sophia jewelry, Miche purses, candles, gourmet popcorn, hand made crafts, and more! at Valencia Christian Center, 26860 Seco Cyn Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Phone #: 661-257-3698 Website: www.facebook.com/funfellowshipministries |
Sunday, October 30
 | • Haunted Jail House - Haunted Jail House to Benefit Boys & Girls Club Starting at 5 p.m., experience fun, games, food, exhibits and haunted houses (scary and not so scary!). Held at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station; Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Phone #: 254-2582 |
 | • Westfield Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt - Westfield hosts the Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt with participating retailers and spreads family fun across the center with spooky photo opportunities and Halloween's classic costumed characters, as well as a chance to decorate a trick-or-treat bag. Website: www.westfield.com/valencia/ |
| • Dia De Los Muertos Celebration - Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary is extending an open invitation to the community to join in its Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead Celebration. The events at Eternal Valley will take place in the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Garden. The complementary Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration will include traditional pan dulce, agua fresca, Aztec dancers and music. A bi-lingual memorial and candle lighting service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Chairs will be provided for street seating; however, attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets for lawn seating. Time: 3:00 PM Phone #: 661-259-0800 Website: www.eternalvalleymemorialpark.com |
Monday, October 31
 | • Westfield's Spooktacular Trick-or-treat Extravaganza! - A Halloween trick-or-treat extravaganza is planned! The whole center will be available for trick-or-treating (Town Center Drive will be closed for the event so that the area is safe for roaming trick-or-treaters.). Families will enjoy lots of treats (and a few tricks!), crafts, a DJ, food and fun from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. KOST 103.5 will be broadcasting live and giving out goody baskets too Website: www.westfield.com/valencia/ |
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