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August, 2012 Community Calendar
Saturday, June 9 to Monday, September 3

•  Aquatic Center Swim Times - The City of Santa Clarita strives to make its pools a fun and safe place for your family to relax and cool off in the summer. Come enjoy the play features and water slide at the City's new Sports Complex Aquatic Center.
June 18 - August 31
Monday - Friday 12:00 - 5:00pm
(closed July 25 - 29)

June 9 - September 2
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 5:00pm
(closed July 25 - 29)

Monday, September 3
1:00 - 5:00pm

Aquatic Center Admission Prices
18 and over $4
3-17 and 55+ $3
2 and under Free
          Website: www.santa-clarita.com/Index.aspx?page=427

Monday, June 18 to Friday, August 3

•  GymJams' 2012 Summer Olympics Camp - Held at Wallers' GymJam Academy from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for children 4 to 6 years and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids 6 to 12 years, this exciting program will incorporate the Summer Olympic Games with themed activities that will increase your child's gymnastic development while they are having the time of their lives. Give your kids a chance to enjoy "crazy-happy-fun-gymnastics" plus games and friends.
          Phone #: 251-3390
          Website: www.wallersgymjamacademy.com

Monday, June 18 to Friday, August 10

•  Take One Acting Studio - Grand Opening June 18 with summer camps for kids of all ages! M-F 9am-4pm (early morning & evening hrs. available for parents convenience) 2 & 3 week sessions. Learn acting for TV, Film & Commercial. Also, evening & weekend classes.
          Phone #: 661-775-8975

Saturday, July 7 to Saturday, August 25

•  Concerts in the Park - The City of Santa Clarita's free summer Concerts in the Park series are the perfect way to spend a music filled evening at Central Park with family, friends and neighbors.

July 7 - Shoemaker Brothers (Classically trained brothers from Washington State playing original music)
July 14- Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute Band)
July 21 - The Basix (Top 40 Cover Band)
July 28 - The Atomic Punks (Van Halen Tribute Band)
August 4 - The Walking Phoenixes (paying tribute to Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, John Denver, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, The Allman Brothers and The Eagles)
August 11 - The Durell Coleman Band (Motown, soul, classic and current R&B)
August 18 - Bandidos de Amor (California Rumba - with Jamaican and Argentinean Folklorica roots)
August 25 - Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute Band)
          Website: www.santa-clarita.com/concerts

Saturday, July 21 to Tuesday, August 21

•  "The Sound of Music" - Canyon Theatre Guild Presents
"The Sound of Music" The reverend mother decides that Maria should take a leave and become a governess for a widowed, retired naval officer and his seven children.
          Website: www.canyontheatre.org

Saturday, July 28 to Friday, August 31

•  The Marvelous Wonderettes - Canyon Theatre Guild presents "The Marvelous Wonderettes" in Old Town Newhall. It's prom night 1958 at Springfield High School and the Wonderettes are performing classic '50s and '60s songs such as "Lollipop," "Stupid Cupid," "It's My Party," and more! Evening performances at 8:00 PM on July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 31. Matinees at 2:00 PM will be on July 29, August 5, 12, 19 and 26. Tickets are only $15 for juniors and seniors, and $17 for adults.
          Phone #: 661-799-2702

Sunday, August 5

•  The Last Sip of Summer - SCV Education Foundation Hosts "The Last Sip of Summer" Enjoy wine tastings and appetizers with proceeds benefitting the five local school districts.
          Website: www.scveducationfoundation.org

Tuesday, August 7

•  Comics For The Cause - "Comics For The Cause" benefiting the SCV Youth Project features comedy all stars Tammy Pescatelli, John Heffron and Alonzo Bodden and special guest, Jay Leno will perform at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Local comedian Mark Eddie, will serve as emcee. TICKETS: $65 and $45, $35 Add-On for VIP Party, hosted by Galpin Santa Clarita (limited to 100 people) SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
          Time: 6:00 PM
          Phone #: (661) 257-9688
          Website: www.HelpNotHassle.org

Thursday, August 9

•  River Rally - City of Santa Clarita Hosts River Rally The Santa Clara River is the longest free-flowing river and one of the last two natural river systems remaining in Southern California - and it needs your "clean up" help! Participants will be provided with gloves, collection bags and refreshments.
          Website: www.greensantaclarita.com

Friday, August 10

•  Dive-In-Movie - The Santa Clarita Aquatic Center is hosting a Dive-In-Movie. Enjoy the movie on the big screen while you float in the pool or lounge on the deck in the "balcony section."
          Website: www.santa-clarita.com/Index.aspx?page=427

Friday, August 17 to Saturday, September 1

•  Play Dates - Repertory East Playhouse Presents "Play Dates" From the childhood innocence of your first crush to keeping the spark alive after 10 years of marriage, "Play Dates" explores every aspect of love.
          Phone #: 288-0000
          Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org

Saturday, August 18

•  August Fundraiser Wolf Hike and Sound Bath at Wolf Connection, Acton, CA - Come learn about/experience these beautiful animals and treat yourself to some time in nature and a healing experience. This is a fundraising charity event with proceeds helping the Wolf Connection in its mission of educating and empowering youth and care and feeding of the wolves that are used as teachers.
          Time: 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
          Website: www.wolfconnection.org/events/healing-hike-with-the-wolves-and-tibetan-bowl-sound-bath-with-kir

•  Vine 2 Wine Classic - Circle of Hope's Annual Vine 2 Wine Classic Have an elegant evening featuring over 100 vintners, wines and champagnes, a Beer Garden of Hope, live music, food and raffles for guests 21 and over.
          Phone #: 254-5218
          Website: http:/www.circleofhopeinc.org

•  Celebrating YOUth Sports Festival - Held at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Sports Complex.
          Phone #: (661) 250-3700
          Website: www.santa-clarita.com/Index.aspx?page=427

•  Celebrity Bartenders - Light the Night fundraiser - The Hodgkins Haters Party for a Cure (www.hodgkinshaters.com) presents "Celebrity Bartenders," this year's Luekemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night fundraiser at Drifters Lounge (18240 Soledad in Canyon Country) featuring fun, food and drinks, raffle and silent auction, music by DJ Greg and celebrity guests Jessica Hall {Playmate/Playboy Radio}, Sara Underwood {Playmate of the year 2007}, Kristen Renton {Sons of Anarchy}, Jasmine Dustin {Rush Hour 3, Deal or No Deal} and more. $10 Entry Donation.
          Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
          Website: pages.lightthenight.org/los/SClarita12/BSchneider

Sunday, August 19

•  August Fundraiser Wolf Hike and Sound Bath at Wolf Connection, Acton, CA - This is a fundraising event for Wolf Connection in Acton, CA which is not only a wolf rescue but has created wonderful Youth Empowerment programs using the wolves as teachers and healers to the kids. Your ticket is a tax deductible charitable contribution as well. Join the wolves and special guests for an amazing adventure hiking with wolves, pot luck dinner together watching the sunset over the mountains of Acton, CA and then under the stars in the tee pee for a healing sound bath and new moon celebration. This is a once in a lifetime experience and those that have attended before express great feelings of it being a very healing day!
          Time: 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
          Website: www.wolfconnection.org/events/tibetan-bowl-soundbath-2

Tuesday, August 21

•  Santa Clarita Republican Women Luncheon Meeting - Join us and make a difference! Guest Speaker Sonja Eddings Brown, President of "The Kitchen Cabinet," a Web-based organization that is uniting economically conservative women across the country.
Location: The Paseo Club, 27650 Dickason Dr., Valencia 91355
Lunch & Program: $20 Members; $25: Non Members. RSVP:beccakeating@hotmail.com or call (800)799-2721.
          Time: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
          Phone #: (800) 799-2721

Friday, August 24

•  "Kids Night" at Paint-A-Dream - Celebrate a Successful Start with "Kids Night" From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Join Paint A Dream for a children's painting night. The cost is $23 per child - and that covers everything! Pizza and Juice will be served. They will also provide Ice cream for all the kids at the end of the class! Parents, you can hang out or drop your child off for a great time and learning experience. All tickets must be bought before the night of the event. Space is limited. Paint A Dream is now open in their new location on The Patios at the Westfield Valencia Town Center.
          Phone #: 255-1177

Saturday, August 25

•  Carousel Ranch's "Heart of the West" - Carousel Ranch Hosts "Heart of the West" Dinner, Auction & Children's Demonstration The 16th-annual Heart of the West unfolds at 6 p.m. at Agua Dulce Airport. Marvel at the amazing horseback riding demonstration, enjoy the dinner catered by Salt Creek Grille and then party the night away with dancing, casino gambling and live and silent auctions.
          Phone #: 268-8010
          Website: www.carouselranch.org

•  Chris Botti - Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC Opening Night Featuring Chris Botti The largest-selling American Jazz instrumental artist opens the 2012-2013 season.
          Phone #: 362-5304
          Website: www.canyonspac.com

Thursday, August 30

•  Story Time: "Giraffes can't Dance" - Story Time: "Giraffes can't Dance" From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., listen to a story and make a handprint giraffe mug. Cost is only $12 per child. Advanced registration and a $6 deposit is required to reserve your little giraffes' spot! Paint A Dream is now open in their new location on The Patios at the Westfield Valencia Town Center.
          Phone #: 255-1177

Friday, August 31

•  "Ladies Night Out" at Paint A Dream - Moms Need a Back to School Break, Too! "Ladies Night Out" at Paint A Dream includes a catered dinner, complimentary drinks and lots of fun from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $20 per person (not including price of pottery). $10 deposit is required at time of reservation. Paint A Dream is now open in their new location on The Patios at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. 255-1177
          Phone #: 255-1177

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