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 | • ESCAPE's "Little Shop of Horrors" Rehearsal - Rehearsals Begin for ESCAPE's "Little Shop of Horrors" There is still time to register your teen (incoming seventh grade and up) to participate in this fun summer musical. Performances are scheduled for July 27 to July 29 at the Golden Valley High School Theatre. Phone #: 299-5264 Website: www.escapetheatre.org |
Tuesday, May 1 to Sunday, July 8
 | • Escape Broadway Summer Camp - Younger kids can sign up for ESCAPE's two-week Broadway Summer Camp running July 9 through July 20 to learn singing, dancing, acting, hip hop and more. Phone #: 299-5264 Website: www.escapetheatre.org |
Saturday, May 5
| • Gentleman for a Cause - Join Soroptomist International of Santa Clarita for a Cinco de Mayo themed event offering fun and entertaining male models with a fast paced live auction at an incredible value of just $40. Bid on professional services offered by our community's most talented gentlemen. Or for our single ladies, you will have the opportunity to bid on a special date with some fabulous eligible bachelors. Be prepared to view and bid on some of our community's most fun loving and romantic gentlemen. You never know what special date these dream men have prepared for the lucky winning
ladies. Held at Westridge Clubhouse in Valencia. Time: 6:00 PM Phone #: 661-433-5383 or 661-877-6100 Website: www.siscv.com |
Sunday, May 6
 | • 7th Annual Memorial Garden Tour - The Memorial Garden Tour is a yearly, self-guided charity event held by the Cole William Larsen Foundation, a California nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families of fallen and wounded military. A variety of beautiful gardens scattered throughout the Santa Clarita Valley area will be accepting free will donations during the event. No price will ever be set for viewing the gardens. Let your heart and your spirit dictate the amount of your gift. Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Phone #: 661-433-9141 Website: www.memorialgardentour.com |
| • Child & Family Center's Taste of the Town - Held at Mann Biomedical Park, Enjoy all-you-can-eat/drink "tastes' from 40 local restaurants, caterers, wine and ale, purveyors, and dessert makers! Includes live entertainment and both live and silent auctions. Website: www.tasteofthetown.com |
Tuesday, May 8
 | • The Biggest Winner Contest! - Learn how to get into an exercise routine, gain healthy eating habits and keep a positive mindset by taking part in Santa Clarita Valley's "Biggest Winner". Attend a free Q&A session and learn about a 12-week lifestyle modification program. A $500 prize will be awarded to the winner of the competition. Previous winners have lost up to 100 pounds. Many now maintain their health without prescription medications. RSVP requested Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-294-0429 Website: www.thebiggestwinnerscv.com |
Thursday, May 10
 | • Spring Concert - The Master's College Department of Music presents their annual Spring Concert on Thursday, May 10th. Featuring all the best selections from the department's major performing ensembles, the concert will be an unforgettable conclusion to the 2011-2012 concert season. Groups performing include The Master's College Chorale, the Women's Chamber Choir, Majesty, Handbell Ensembles and the Chamber orchestra. The concert will be held at 7:00 p.m. in The Master's College Music Recital Hall, 24736 Quigley Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California 91321 and is free of charge. Phone #: 800.568.6248 x3180 Website: www.masters.edu/music |
Friday, May 11
 | • POPS! Jazz Concert - Featuring popular music presented by local guest artists and backed up by the award-winning College of the Canyons Studio Jazz Ensemble and Lab Combos. The band will perform musical arrangements by legendary jazz leader Dirk Fischer. Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Friday, May 11 to Saturday, June 16
| • Great American Trailer Park - Repertory East Playhouse Presents "The Great American Trailer Park Musical"
Experience a country-rock and blues musical about the lives and loves of a trailer park community; Phone #: 288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Saturday, May 12
 | • SMO Chiropractic Fundraiser - Dr. Roger De Sesa, a local wellness chiropractic practitioner, will donate all services to customers in exchange for a donation to Single Mothers Outreach, a local nonprofit that empowers single parents. No insurance will be billed for the services. New patients are welcome to receive a consultation (including exams, scans and x-rays) for a $50 donation. Phone #: 661-294-0429 Website: www.scvhealthcare.com/ |
 | • Fling into Spring - Join the College of the Canyons Choirs as they celebrate all the different ways in which composers have portrayed spring. Website: www.canyonspac.com |
| • Family Festival - Placerita Canyon Nature Center Hosts Open House and Family Festival From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. explore via animal presentations, guided hikes, craft demos and info booths. Learn to pan for "gold" and engage in crafts for a nominal fee. Admission and parking are free. Time: 10:00 AM Website: www.placerita.org |
| • Pop a Cork For a Cure Fundraiser - Team Check 'Em Out presents this 6th annual wine tasting fundraiser for Relay for Life! Several varietals, live entertainment, hot hors d'oeuvres, raffle, silent auction and more. Fighting cancer has never been this much fun! Entry fee is $30. All proceeds are going to the American Cancer Society. Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Phone #: 661-803-6300 Website: www.scvrelay.org |
| • Tributefest - The 3rd Annual Tributefest returns to Santa Clarita's Central Park, once again bringing together tribute bands paying homage to legendary bands. Tributefest will feature concert quality lighting and sound, as well as dozens of beers on tap and LA's best food trucks. Website: www.drinkeatplay.com/tributefest/ |
Wednesday, May 16
 | • Art Show "Beauty is a Bridge" - Join Inside SCV photographer Ted Dayton for his Opening Reception as he presents The River Bridges of the Santa Clarita Valley in his "Beauty is a Bridge" Art Show at Valencia Town Center.
50% of sales of Framed Prints from the evening will be donated in support of Single Mother's Outreach of Santa Clarita. Prints will be on display thru September 15th upstairs from the Carousel at the East End of the Valencia Town Center, just a short walk from Lazy Dog and Chronic Cantina. Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Website: www.teddaytonphotography.com |
Thursday, May 17
 | • AngelDogs Foundation Spirit Night - Enjoy a tasty meal at Chick-fil-A, present a flyer, and a donation of your purchase will be donated back to AngelDogs Foundation, a non-profit mobile spay/neuter clinic based in the Santa Clarita Valley. Email michelle@angeldogsfoundation.org for flyer. Chick-fil-A is located at 24180 Magic Mount Parkway, Valencia, 91355. Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Phone #: (661) 803-2909 Website: www.angeldogsfoundation.org |
| • Coping With Grief and Loss - Learn the tools needed for working through significant grief and loss experiences including death and divorce. The Grief Program is offering a free informational presentation on the completion process and ending the pain in relationships that have ended or changed. Education Center, Christ Lutheran Church, 25816 N. Tournament Rd. Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 661-733-0692 Website: www.TheGriefProgram.com |
Thursday, May 17 to Sunday, May 20
 | • "Equus" - Witness the disturbing details of a young man who by all accounts seems to be a normal teenager with a passion for horses. But on the inside, he harbors something very dark. Equus is a Tony Award-winning drama. Contains mature content. Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Friday, May 18
| • Rock the Rhythm, Beat the Odds - Celebrate the unique partnership that exists among the K-12 Arts Education Outreach Program and the Santa Clarita Valley's school districts, businesses and community members. This special event will showcase more than 7,100 local sixth and seventh graders, as well as more than 3,000 community members in the stands, in one historic effort to break a Guinness World Record. With Mickey Hart of The Grateful Dead and Remo Belli of drum maker Remo Inc. leading the downbeat, Rock the Rhythm, Beat the Odds is designed to both entertain and raise awareness of the value of arts education as a vital component in the development of The Whole Child. Free and held at COC's Cougar Stadium. Website: www.rocktherhythm.org |
Saturday, May 19
 | • History of Griffith Park - Co-author of Arcadia Publishing's "Images of America: Griffith Park" and Film Historian E.J. Stephens will speak about the History of Griffith Park before the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society. He will also be signing copies of the book which includes information on The Colonel's Grand Gift, Los Angeles at Play & Hollywood's Backlot. Held at the Saugus Train Station. Admission is free and open to the public. Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Phone #: 661-254-1275 Website: www.scvhs.org |
 | • Cowgirls & Crystals - Enjoy a day of upscale cowgirl fun with a gourmet barbecue from Salt Creek Grille Catering, including gourmet s'mores and a special brew of Cowgirl Punch. Savor a unique shopping experience with one-of-a-kind boutiques, a no-host wine bar and an opportunity for an "on horse" riding experience. After a live auction, you can also learn to "rope" from experienced cowboys and have fun line dancing and learning the Texas Two Step from professional dancers. Tickets start at $99 Time: 2:00 PM Phone #: 661.268.8010 Website: www.carouselranch.org |
| • Santa Clarita Dodger Day - Now in its 35th year, the Santa Clarita Valley Dodger Day team invites you to enjoy the day with the Los Angeles Dodgers (vs. St. Louis at 7:10 p.m.). Purchasing tickets to the SCV Dodger Day helps support our local schools and non-profit youth groups. Arrive early to enjoy the Santa Clarita pre-game festivities. Tickets are first come, first serve and are on sale at the City of Santa Clarita's Aquatic Center. Website: www.scvdodgerday.com |
Saturday, May 19 to Sunday, May 20
 | • California Strawberry Festival - Held at the Strawberry Meadows of College Park (3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard) The California Strawberry Festival is one of the nations favorites! With 250+ interesting artisan exhibits, Two Festival stages serving up non-stop music in a variety of styles to suit any taste, delicious strawberry recipes and a contest for the best strawberry recipes around! Plus a meet and greet with the festival's BERRY BEST FRIEND, Strawberry Shortcake! Website: strawberry-fest.org/ |
 | • 2012 Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley - Your reasons for walking in the Relay For Life are as unique and special as the story that motivates you. This is your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember people we have lost, but also to raise funds and awareness to help save lives. Because of your support, we are creating a world where cancer can't claim another year of anyone's life. You are helping create a world with less cancer and more birthdays! Time: 9:00 AM Phone #: 661-803-6300 Website: www.scvrelay.org |
Sunday, May 20
 | • SC Blue Heat vs. Pali Blues - Join Santa Clarita Blue Heat, the SCV's own Women's Pro-Am Soccer Team, as they kick off the 2012 Season at home against the Pali Blues. Game will be played at Valencia High School's Dr. Paul A. Priesz Stadium (27801 N. Dickason Drive, Valencia). Visit the website for the full season schedule. Time: 5:00 PM Website: www.scblueheat.com |
| • Creekside Classic - Creekside Drive will once again become the epicenter of rolling culinary greatness when it hosts the Gourmet Food Truck Fest and Classic Car Show at the Valencia Auto Center. Food aficionados and car enthusiasts alike will get a taste of the latest mobile fare while they satisfy their hunger for some classic showcase cars! So work up an appetite and prepare your palette for some tasty meals and wheels because this is sure to be one enticing event you won't want to miss! Website: www.valenciaautocenter.com |
Wednesday, May 23 to Thursday, May 24
 | • COC Dance Awards - College of the Canyons' students will showcase all styles of dance and compete for cash prizes where you, the audience, decide the winner. Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Saturday, May 26 to Sunday, June 24
 | • Thoroughly Modern Millie - Take a trip to the New York of the roaring 20's, a time when bands were getting jazzier, cars were getting snazzier" and women were bobbing their hair and entering the work place. Join in the adventures of Millie Dilmount, a small town girl who arrives in New York to become a "modern" and to marry her boss, whoever he might be. Will true love win out in the end? Will good triumph over evil? Well, this is the 20's, so anything might happen. Phone #: 799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
Monday, May 28
| • 24th Annual Memorial Day Celebration - Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary Hosts 24th Annual Memorial Day Celebration, designed to bring the community together to celebrate, honor and remember America's heroes who gave their lives in the line of duty, held at Eternal Valley Memorial Park in Newhall. Lunch will be following the program. The commencement features AT-6 planes of the Condor Squadron flying overhead and more than 500 area Brownies, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Boy Scouts will place more than 5,000 American flags on the graves of veterans. Time: 10:00 AM Phone #: (661) 259-0800 Website: www.eternalvalleymortuary.com |
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