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| • Chamber Orchestra & Ensembles Concert - The Music Department Chamber Orchetsra will be performing Thursday November 3, 2011 under the direction of Dr. Steve Opfer. Admission is free to the public. The concert will be in the Music Hall located near the corner of Quigley Canyon Road and Placeritos. For directions or more information, please call The Master's College Department of Music at (661) 259-2256. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-259-2256 Website: www.masters.edu/music |
Friday, November 4
 | • Fall Jazz Concert - The fantastic fall concert, featuring the award-winning College of the Canyons Jazz Ensemble and Lab Combo Studio, will present jazz music from the '40s, '50s and '60s along with a special guest. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Saturday, November 5
 | • "Charlotte's Web" - When a loveable pig named Wilbur finds himself in danger, he enlists the help of a little gray spider named Charlotte to help him find a way out of his predicament. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
 | • Santa Arrives at Westfield Valencia Town Center - He's making a list, he's checking it twice, and he wants to know if your kids have been naughty or nice! Santa arrives straight from the North Pole on November 5. Surrounded by a wonder-filled holiday display, everyone's favorite rosy-cheeked elf will treat children to a memorable meet-and-greet they'll treasure forever. Photos will be available for purchase. Santa will be in residence daily through Christmas Eve. Website: www.westfield.com/valencia |
| • Hart RAMPAGE - HS Field Show Competition - An all day event with music and performances from 30+ high school marching band & colorguard units from all over California. A fun day for the whole family, Featuring band and colorguard units from all 6 SCV public high schools. Held at the College of the Canyons Football Stadium. Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Website: www.hartregiment.com |
| • Holiday Boutique - The Newhall Church of the Nazarene Holiday Boutique features more than 25 vendors displaying a wide range of handcrafted and commercial products, including beautiful jewelry, bath and body potions, handbags, toys, Christmas-themed items, home decor and yummy baked goods. New this year is our "10,000 Villages" booth, offering a variety of products made by fairly-paid artisans from all over the world!! Come and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee, cocoa or apple cider, and browse our Holiday Wonderland!! Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Phone #: (661) 259-5272 Website: www.newnaz.org |
Sunday, November 6
 | • Sunset in the Vineyard - Enjoy samplings of a variety of wines, all from Santa Clarita private vineyards and wine makers, great food and more, at this year's "Sunset in the Vineyard", held at the home and Compa Vineyard of Jeannie, Chris and Tim Carpenter. Highlights include informal presentations by the winemakers, complimentary parking and exciting raffles and silent auction items. Tickets are $65. Proceeds benefit Assistance League programs in the Santa Clarita Valley. Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Phone #: 661-255-5853 Website: www.assistanceleague-alsc.org |
Tuesday, November 8
 | • Apollo Anniversary - Apollo's Barber Shop Re-grand Opening to Celebrate One-year Anniversary From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., complimentary food, beer and wine will be served in honor of the barber shop's re-grand opening. A DJ, prizes, raffles and more will add to the excitement. Apollo's Barber Shop is located at 25860 Tournament Road in Valencia. The shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Phone #: 254-2891 Website: www.apollosbarbershop.com |
Thursday, November 10
 | • Symphony of the Canyons - You will explore the "Cornerstones of the Age of Enlightenment" when College of the Canyons' top student orchestra performs the beautiful compositions of Haydn, Mozart and other founders of the musical Age of Enlightenment. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: http:/www.canyonspac.com |
Friday, November 11 to Wednesday, November 23
 | • Boys & Girls Club Presents Festival of Trees 2011 - Held at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, this year's Festival of Trees promises to be the most exciting yet! The event kicks off with a VIP party on November 11, then the party continues on November 12 with the adults-only Jingle Jam, on November 18 for Festival of Magic and on November 19 for the Magic of the Lights Gala & Auction. The gorgeously-decorated trees are open for public viewing for over a week (check website for schedule); Website: www.scvbgc.org |
Saturday, November 12
 | • Free "Healthy Pregnancy" Class at the SCV Birth Center - Join Renee the Midwife at the SCV Birth Center for a lively discussion on getting the best start to a healthy pregnancy. What you eat will indeed help get you on the right track for your pregnancy. Eating right can help reduce your risk of diabetes, hypertension and other common pregnancy-related problems. RSVP for this free class and consider signing up for new Childbirth classes, which begin on January 11, 2012. The Santa Clarita Birth & Women's Health Center offers home birth, water birth and luxurious birth center options for women experiencing pregnancy without complications, as well as natural-birth support in hospital settings. Renee the Midwife also provides well-woman gynecological services and professional lactation support. She is a California-licensed and certified professional midwife who has been assisting mothers fulfill their birthing wishes since 1999; Phone #: 254-3000 Website: www.reneethemidwife.com |
 | • Festival of Trees JINGLE JAM - Starting at 7:30 p.m., the nightclub-inspired Jingle Jam will feature the live music of Rick Whitfield and dancing with one of LA's hottest DJs. It is sure to be night like no other in the Santa Clarita Valley. Website: www.scvbgc.org |
 | • Grace Baptist MOPS Boutique - Shop for the perfect holiday gifts or just for yourself!! Free Admission, Spectacular Raffle Items, Fresh Baked Goods and Lunch. Held at Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copper Hill, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Website: mopsatgbc.blogspot.com |
| • Adoption Information Meeting - A Dillon International representative will host a free meeting, giving an overview of the licensed, non-profit adoption agency's programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India and Hong Kong plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia and Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner International, will also be discussed. The meeting will be at the Lighthouse Learning Center, 28300 Constellation Rd., Valencia, CA 91355. For details or to RSVP, please email adoptedblessing@gmail.com Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Website: www.dillonadopt.com |
Saturday, November 12 to Wednesday, November 23
 | • Boys & Girls Club's Festival of Trees - Westfield Valencia Town Center Hosts the Boys & Girls Club's Festival of Trees
Stroll through a winter wonderland, complete with professionally-decorated holiday trees and wreaths, gingerbread houses, a kids' corner, entertainment and more. All proceeds support the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita, which provides 2,800 local kids with a safe place to develop character, improve academics and forge lifelong mentorships. General admission is $6 for ages 15 and older; ages 4 to 14 are $3; ages 3 and under are free; seniors 65 and older are $4. Log onto the Club's website for times and special event information; Website: www.scvbgc.org |
Sunday, November 13
 | • Momix: Botanica - Beautiful and enthralling, Botanica is the perfect show for the entire family. The performance is enhanced by spectacular costumes, projections and giant puppetry. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Tuesday, November 15
 | • Visiting Angels Hosts National Memory Screening Day - Visiting Angels is hosting National Memory Screening Day in cooperation with the Alzheimers Foundation of America by offering memory screenings in the Valencia office. Individuals who have concerns about memory loss are encouraged to be screened in the hopes that causes of memory issues can be detected early for more effective intervention. The memory screening takes about five minutes and is a simple evaluation tool that checks memory and other thinking skills. Although it does not diagnose Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia, a memory screening can indicate if an additional check up by a qualified healthcare professional is needed. The results are kept completely confidential. Visiting Angels is offering these free memory screenings as a service to the community. The screening tool is administered in a private setting by Visiting Angels Care Manager Kathy Tucker, RN. Schedule your appointment between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Phone #: 263-2273 |
Wednesday, November 16 to Sunday, November 20
 | • In Arabia We'd All be Kings - A rich character study of down-on-their-luck individuals, "In Arabia We'd All Be Kings" is set amid the backdrop of New York City's gentrification in the '90s and offers a bleak look into the lives of those being displaced. Mature audiences only. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Wednesday, November 16 to Wednesday, December 21
| • "A Christmas Carol: The Musical" - The Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "A Christmas Carol: The Musical" This vibrant, joyous new musical will take you on a wonderful journey of discovery as the penny-pinching old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, awakens his long-forgotten festive spirit; Phone #: 799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
Thursday, November 17
 | • SENSES on Main - On Thursday, November 17, the pages of the world's best comic books come to life as superheroes and supervillains converge on Main Street to protect, party and prevail at SENSES. Grab your favorite cape, conceal your identity and reign at the costume contest. Showcase your superhero strength as you lift a boulder for a photo. Descend upon the crowds and mesmerize with your ability to defy gravity on a Velcro wall. If you don't have a costume, create your own at the mask making booth and become a mystery man or costumed crime fighter for the night. Admission to Senses is FREE so dust off your disguise, grab your friends and archenemies, and leap over to Main Street where avengers will assemble in a single bound. Website: www.sensesonmain.com/ |
Friday, November 18
 | • Festival of Trees Holiday Hocus Pocus - Starting at 6:30 p.m., bring the whole family to Holiday Hocus Pocus, featuring the amazing skill of over a dozen magicians that are sure to dazzle you with up-close and stage performances. Website: www.scvbgc.org |
| • Boys & Girls Club Magic Show - Holiday Hocus Pocus, the 5th annual magic show benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley organized by the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 280. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for close-up magic acts followed at 7:30 p.m. by a family-friendly, professional-quality stage show featuring magicians. Appropriate for all ages. Cost: $10 per person (age 2 and under free). The show will be located at the Festival of Trees, which is being held at the Westfield Valencia Town Center (24201 West Valencia Blvd., Valencia CA 91355) between the Patios and Sears. Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Phone #: 661-254-2582 Website: www.ibmring280.com/news-and-events/festivaloftrees2011 |
Friday, November 18 to Saturday, December 17
| • RepEast presents "The Graduate" - Repertory East Playhouse Presents "The Graduate" Benjamin Braddock, recent college graduate and prodigal son, returns home and promptly becomes embroiled in an affair with the wife of his father's business partner, one Mrs. Robinson, but soon finds himself falling in love with her daughter, Elaine; Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Saturday, November 19
 | • Festival of Trees Magic of the Lights Gala - Starting at 6:30 p.m., the Magic of the Lights Gala, held between The Patios and Sears, will feature silent and live auctions, entertainment, food and more. Co-chairs Todd and Karen Stevens and the Festival Board invite you to participate in this premier event. Corporate sponsorships are a great way to support the Boys & Girls Club while enjoying exposure at an event that has become a holiday tradition in our community. Website: www.scvbgc.org |
| • Coiffure Royale - Garrett Markensen Coiffure Presents "Coiffure Royale" In honor of the salon's three-year anniversary, a celebratory casino-themed event will be held beginning at 6 p.m. with all proceeds donated to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Phone #: 297-2900 Website: www.garrettmarkenson.com |
| • Jacob Anthony Zamora Memorial Shoot - 8th annual Sporting Clay Memorial Shoot, sponsored by and hosted at Oak Tree Gun Club.
Sporting clay shoot open to all class shooters, registration includes event t-shirt, lunch and fees to shoot. For non-shooters there will be thousands of dollars in raffle prizes, as well as taco lunch. Raffle and lunch tickets will be available for purchase on the day of event. For more info call Sue @ 661-212-3465 or Betsy @661-373-4658, or visit our website www.jacobzamoramemorialshoot.org Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Phone #: 661-212-3465 Website: www.jacobzamoramemorialshoot.org |
Saturday, November 19 to Sunday, November 20
| • Planet Green to Host E-Waste Recycling Event to Benefit Sunshine Learning Centers! - Gather up your old electronics, printers, cell phones, etc. and bring them to Sunshine Learning Center in Valencia, CA on Saturday, November19 and Sunday, November 20, 2011. The event will take place from 8am to 3 pm on both Saturday and Sunday at the Sunshine Learning Center's parking lot which is located at 27630 Newhall Ranch Dr. Valencia, CA 91355. ACCEPTED ITEMS INCLUDE: Inkjet, Toner/Laser Cartridges, Televisions, Cameras, Cell Phones, Keyboard,Telephone Equipment, Monitors, Computers, Laptops, Copiers, Wire And more! NO HAZARDOUS WASTE ITEMS OR LIQUIDS ARE ACCEPTED. Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Phone #: 800-377-1093 x 206 Website: www.planetgreenrecycle.com |
Saturday, November 26 to Sunday, November 27
| • 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 |
Sunday, November 27
| • Holiday Toy Express - City of Santa Clarita Hosts Metrolink Holiday Toy Express
Greet the "Holiday Toy Express" as it makes a special stop at the Jan Heidt Newhall Metrolink Station in Old Town Newhall at 7 p.m. Residents are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be collected by Santa, Mrs. Claus and their friends aboard the train. The event benefits the "Spark of Love" toy drive; Website: www.metrolinktrains.com |
Wednesday, November 30 to Thursday, December 1
 | • Dance Retrospective - Get ready to experience a blast through the past as the College of the Canyons Dance Company performs its show-stopping choreography. Santa Clarita Performing Art Center; Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
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