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 | • 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 |
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, September 8
| • Musical Journey Through Latin America - Musical Journey Through Latin America, a concert that celebrates Latin American culture. In this educational concert Joao Junqueira and his music group Vento Sur are joined by special international guests, bringing to Santa Clarita a multicultural performance of folk and popular music styles like Tango, Cumbia, and Samba. Proceeds of this event will benefit Santa Clarita Valley International Programs and Sister Cities. Musical Journey Through Latin America! Held at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, College of the Canyons, Valencia. Tickets available starting August 1st. Time: 7:00 PM Website: www.canyons.edu/PAC |
| • Santa Clarita Women and Men of Honor - Spend a night at the Coconut Grove enjoying cocktails and dinner while honoring SCV Men and Women. Phone #: 818-599-0011 |
Sunday, September 9
| • Democratic Party Headquarters Grand Opening in Santa Clarita - Join Santa Clarita Democrats as they celebrate the grand opening of The Santa Clarita Democratic headquarters,(23566 Lyons Avenue Newhall), All local candidates have been invited including, Lee Rogers, candidate for Congress, State Senator Fran Pavley and Star Moffatt, candidates for State Senate, and Steve Fox and Edward Headington, candidates for State Assembly. Officials from the Democratic Party have also been invited. There will be food, music, and campaign memorabilia. Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Phone #: 661-309-4322 Website: www.daa.org |
Thursday, September 13
| • Free Presentation on Coping With Loss - The Grief Program will discuss the tools and skills needed for moving through significant emotional loss at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Education Center at Christ Lutheran Church, 25816 N. Tournament Rd.If you are suffering the pain of loss — whether through death, divorce, breakup or other losses — plan on attending this eye-opening presentation. Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 661-733-0692 Website: www.TheGriefProgram.com. |
Thursday, September 13 to Saturday, September 15
 | • Dress on a Dime Women's Consignment Sale - Dress on a Dime is a seasonal consignment sale featuring new and gently-worn high-quality clothing, shoes and accessories. This clean, heavily-stocked, well-organized sale is where we scored a pair of brand-spankin'-new Tiffany sunglasses last year (at about 65 percent off retail!). One woman's "didn't fit!" is another woman's treasure. Go early, then shop again Sunday when most items are 50 percent off. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 28776 The Old Road in Valencia. Website: www.dressonadime.net |
Friday, September 14 to Sunday, September 16
 | • Our Lady of Perpetual Help BBQ & Carnival - Classic family fun includes games, carnival rides, raffles (win a trip to Cabo, Disneyworld and more), food from around the world (and the famous barbecue pit on Sunday), a silent auction and much, much more. OLPH is located at 23233 Lyons Avenue in Newhall. Phone #: 259-2276 |
Saturday, September 15
 | • Evening Under the Stars Gala - Michael Hoefflin Foundation Hosts Evening Under the Stars Gala Dinner & Charity Auction Benefiting children's cancer outreach and research. Phone #: 250-4100 Website: www.mhf.org |
 | • AAUW Membership Brunch - Join the Santa Clarita Valley Branch of AAUW at their Membership Brunch and help them to celebrate 44 years of service in the SCV and to kick-off the year's activities. We will discuss our Community Projects which include, Tech Trek, STEM Stars and Women in History. Our interest groups include Evening Lit, Bridge, Lunch Bunch, Book Exchange, Mystery Lit, Wednesday Afternoon Movies, Mah Jongg and a Theatre Group. A new and exciting speaker series, Life-Long Learning, begins in October.
Time: 9:30 AM Phone #: 6612512155 Website: www.aauw-scv.org/index.htm |
Tuesday, September 18
| • SC Republican Woman Federated Meeting - Join the Santa Clarita Republican Woman Federated for a luncheon with Former Senater Candidate Sharron Angle, author of "Right Angle: One Woman's Journey to Reclaim the Constitution" and producer of a new film about voting fraud entitled, "Not On My Watch." to be held at The Paseo Club (27640 Dickason Drive, Valencia)
Cost is $20 members; $25 non members. RSVP required, please email beccakeating@hotmail.com Time: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM Phone #: 800 799 2721 Website: tiny.cc/Facebook-SCRWF |
Thursday, September 20
| • Voices and Echos - Internationally renowned Japanese innovators Akio Suzuki and the duo of Gozo Yoshimasu and Otomo Yoshihide present an extraordinary and multifaceted concert that features sound art, improvisation, conceptual performance, and spoken-word literature. Sure to surprise audiences with their profound explorations of sound perception, production and presentation, these artists are appearing at The Wild Beast as part of a landmark five-stop tour of the United States. Voices and Echoes is supported by the Japan Foundation through the Performing Arts JAPAN program and the Asian Cultural Council. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-253-7816 Website: calarts.edu/wild-beast |
Friday, September 21 to Saturday, October 20
| • "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure" - Repertory East Playhouse Presents "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure" The world's greatest detective has seemingly reached the end of his career when a case presents itself that is too tempting to ignore. Phone #: 288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Saturday, September 22
| • Dancing with Our Stars - The 4th Annual Dancing With Our Stars event features local celebrities dancing their hearts out for their favorite charities. Phone #: 661-294-4444 Ext 107 |
Monday, September 24
| • Fore the Kids Golf Classic - Join the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Oxnard & Port Hueneme for their 20th Annual Fore the Kids Golf Classic at River Ridge Golf Club. Phone #: 805-815-4959 extension 204 or 205 Website: www.positiveplace4kids.org |
Thursday, September 27
 | • Free Financial Strategies and Alternatives to Foreclosure Workshop - Free Financial Strategies and Alternatives to Foreclosure Workshop From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at La Quinta Inn & Suites in Stevenson Ranch, and featuring speakers like attorney David Rendall of Group One Legal and CPA Trevor Rice of Stern, Kory, Sreden & Morgan. Call today to reserve your free spot at this event. Phone #: 702-4651 |
Thursday, September 27 to Sunday, September 30
 | • California Kids Consignment Sale - Over 200 families sell their new or gently-loved clothing, books, toys, furniture, strollers, accessories and more at this sale geared toward the 0 to 16 crowd (and the people who love them!). Bonus: CalKids hosts a "Dads' Lounge" on Saturday and Sunday. He relaxes while the family shops! Take 50 percent off most items on Sunday. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 28776 The Old Road in Valencia. (EDS. NOTE: There are still consignment spots available. The registration fee is lower than most - $10 - and the commissions are higher - 65 to 75 percent! Plus they offer free pricing, prep and consigning consultations by appointment. Sell on!) Website: www.calkidsconsignment.com |
Friday, September 28
 | • Mission Valley Blood Drive - Mission Valley Bank encourages Santa Claritans to roll up their sleeves and to donate blood at the Providence Holy Cross Blood Mobile to help our local medical providers. Severe shortages have caused grave concerns
over availability within our local area. Save the date, spread the word and register to participate at a convenient branch location. In appreciation, Mission Valley Bank will provide fun giveaways for each donation. Give a pint, save a life. Held at Mission Valley Bank, CENTRE POINTE (26415 Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita) Please register by phone. Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Phone #: (661) 253-9500 |
Friday, September 28 to Saturday, October 27
| • The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 - Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" A hilariously funny who-done-it just in time for Halloween! Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
Saturday, September 29
 | • Day In Their Paws - Join the Brittany Foundation at Day In Their Paws Open House, Saturday, Sept. 29, noon-4 p.m. Volunteers will spend up to 24 hours in a kennel with our homeless dogs to raise funds and awareness. The open house will feature sanctuary tours, silent auction, raffle, bake sale, vendors, and more. Sierra Highway & Anthony Road, Agua Dulce. Follow signs to The Brittany Foundation or email brittany_dogs@yahoo.com for more info. Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Phone #: 661-713-5240 Website: www.brittanyfoundationonline.org |
 | • Library Grand Opening - Grand Opening of the Old Town Newhall Library Mayor Frank Ferry and the Santa Clarita City Council cordially invite the community to attend the grand opening of the Old Town Newhall Library. The grand opening event begins at 10:30 a.m. and will include a street fair on Main Street, library tours, special guests and a ribbon cutting.
Time: 10:30 AM |
 | • Gold's Gym Grand Opening Party & Carnival - Gold's Gym Grand Opening Party & Community Carnival Featuring food, prize give-aways every hour, live DJ, dance and group exercise performances, puppet shows, face painting, magic shows and much more for the whole family! Phone #: 288-1818 |
 | • "A Night at the Autry" - Antelope Valley Hospital Foundation Presents "A Night at the Autry" Experience the third-annual celebration at the Autry Museum in Griffith Park in black-tie or dressy-Western attire. Phone #: 949-5810 |
| • Santa Clarita Jazz and Blues Festival - Held at the Valencia Country Club, hear top recording artists as they offer a full day of fantastic music and great food. Gates open at 12 p.m. and music plays from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Phone #: 388-6764 Website: www.ultimatepromotions.net |
Sunday, September 30
 | • Capitol Steps - What began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them has turned into a touring group of current and former Capitol Hill employees taking on everything from the political spectrum to TSA pat downs. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
 | • Legendary Locals of the SCV - From Native Americans to Spanish explorers to the Missions and Mexican Ranchos to Gold Rush pioneers to Hollywood movie makers and all the way to the movers and shakers of the present, the Santa Clarita Valley has always had its share of colorful and legendary characters. Co-authors E.J. Stephens, Kim Stephens, and Dr. Alan Pollack will give a talk on the prominent contemporary people and historical figures that comprise their new book "Legendary Locals of the Santa Clarita Valley" before the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society at 2 pm on Sunday, September 30, 2012. The talk will be held at the Saugus Train Station at Heritage Junction within William S. Hart Park. The talk will be followed by a book signing session. Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Phone #: 661-254-1275 Website: www.scvhs.org |
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