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| • "White Christmas" - Through Saturday | December 22
Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "White Christmas" Bring back the magic of yesteryear with this timeless classic. Phone #: 799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
Friday, November 23 to Saturday, December 22
| • WHITE CHRISTMAS - The Canyon Theatre Guild presents Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS. Based on the popular movie, this musical features beautiful scores including the famed "White Christmas". Held at 24242 Main Street in Old Town Newhall. Phone #: 799- 2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
Monday, November 26 to Thursday, December 20
| • Holiday Food Drive - Ekengren Chiropractic, in conjuction with the Food Bank, has set a goal to collect 400lbs of food to donate to families in need. Bring your non-perishable items to the office, (23120 Lyons Ave) and as a thank you, Ekengren Chiropractic will be offering a FREE initial consultation, spinal screening, and X-Rays (if necessary) with no obligation. Time: 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM Phone #: (661) 254-9400 |
Wednesday, November 28 to Friday, December 7
 | • ADOPT A FAMILY - DVC presents their Holiday "Adopt A Family" fundraiser, where you can provide a family in need with something to celebrate this holiday season. Donations range from gift cards to full scale gift giving. Details about each family member, their age and gender, along with the individual requests they provided the agency, will be included so that each gift can be made more personal. Tell us what size family you would like to adopt, and if you would like to adopt more than one, and we will send you the specifics for a family in need that matches your request. Phone #: (661) 259-8175 Website: dvc-scv.org/ |
Saturday, December 1
 | • Winter Festival of Music - Winter Festival of Music Symphony of the Canyons will perform in conjunction with the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra and Prelude Strings. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
 | • Snow Fest - Santa Clarita Valley YMCA (26147 McBean Parkway) invites you to sled, build a snowman and play in 5 tons of snow. Enjoy games, prizes, treats, and hot cocoa while waiting to meet Santa. 661-253-3593 Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Phone #: 661-253-3593 Website: www.ymcala.org/scv |
Sunday, December 2
 | • Community Tree Lighting Festival - Henry Mayo Hosts Community
Tree Lighting Festival Santa will help usher in the holiday season with his arrival at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital's Community Tree Lighting festival. The tree lighting is the culmination of the 27th-annual Community Tree Lighting celebration, which will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on the hospital campus. The free event is a wonderful SCV tradition filled with music, entertainment and holiday activities including a card and ornament decorating station, letters to Santa, children's holiday crafts, refreshments and more. Marvel at the sight of more than 3,000 lights and ornaments on the 42-foot community tree. Everyone is invited to participate in the Gift of Life program with a special sponsorship of a light or ornament in honor or in memory of their loved ones. Sponsorship levels range from $25 to $1,000. Gift of Life sponsorships will be recognized on a special display at the celebration and can be viewed on the hospital's website at www.henrymayo.com throughout the month of December. A commemorative holiday ornament will be sent to donors. All donations benefit patient care services at Henry Mayo. The Community Tree Lighting celebration is held on the hospital's campus at 23845 McBean Parkway in Valencia. Phone #: 200-1306 |
 | • The Manhattan Transfer Holiday Show - The Manhattan Transfer Holiday Show Find yourself surrounded by the sounds of the season as the Grammy award-winning quartet brings holiday flair to a breathtaking set. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Wednesday, December 5 to Thursday, December 6
 | • Holiday Dance Showcase - Holiday Dance Showcase Experience the magic and festive spirit of dance as COC Dance presents a showcase of past and present works. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Friday, December 7
 | • RLC Jingle Jam - Invite the neighborhood to Real Life Church's Jingle Jam! A Christmas party big enough for the whole family! Real SNOW! Snowman-building contest, photo booth, music and drama, games & prizes and The Habit Food Truck. Admission is free. Phone #: 661.775.7401 Website: reallifechurch.org/jinglejam |
 | • Jingle Jam Christmas Party - Real Life Kids Presents the Jingle Jam Christmas Party. Play in real snow, enter the snowman-building contest, play games, win prizes, snap pictures in the photo booth, enjoy music and dramatic performances and nosh on treats from The Habit's food truck. This free-admission event will be held at Real Life Church on Newhall Ranch Road. Time: 7:00 PM Website: www.reallifechurch.org |
 | • Holiday Jazz Band Concert - Holiday Jazz Band Concert The Studio Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Bands usher in the holiday season by performing everyone's favorite holiday songs.
Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Saturday, December 8
 | • A Merry Princess Party - A Merry Princess Party at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Story time, dancing, face painting, dance lessons and take home photos with the princesses in the Sears Wing of The Patios.
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Website: www.westfield.com/valencia |
 | • Holiday Snowflake Festival - River Oaks Presents Holiday Snowflake Festival From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the River Oaks shopping center at the corner of
McBean Parkway and Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia. This entirely free event includes: pictures with Santa, festive strolling carolers, cookie decorating, fresh-made doughnuts, letter writing to Santa, kids craft area, and snow. Benefiting Carousel Ranch. Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
 | • Cowboys & Carols - Enjoy Cow Bop's sweet vocals and acoustic western sensibilies at the Wm. S. Hart Mansion. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and a selection of wines. Doors open at 7pm, concert begins at 8pm. $45/person Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 661-222-9542 Website: www.friendsofhartpark.org |
| • "Cowboys and Carols" - Saturday | December 8
Cowboys & Carols Enjoy Cow Bop's sweet vocals and acoustic western sensibilities at the William S. Hart Mansion with hors d'oeuvres, desserts and wine. Website: www.friendsofhartpark.org |
| • 11th Annual Holiday Boutique & Fundraiser - Join SCV Mothers of Twins for their 11th Annual Holiday Boutique and Fundraiser at the Real Life Church in Valencia (in the Bridgeport Shopping Center) featuring over 30 vendors selling holiday items, crafts, decor and more. Don't forget to stop by the bake sale table and try your chance at the amazing raffles with over $10,000 in donated items from local businesses! Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Phone #: 661-212-0998 Website: www.scvmotc.org |
Sunday, December 9
 | • Lighting of the Menorah - Lighting of the Menorah at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Kick off eight magical nights with the annual menorah lighting ceremony in Town Square between Sisley and TGI Friday's.
Time: 5:00 PM Website: www.westfield.com/valencia |
 | • The World of Holiday Joy - The World of Holiday Joy Welcome the season with a joyful collection of music from around the world from the Santa Clarita Master Chorale. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
| • Bowling for Kids Charity Event - The Santa Clarita Book Exchange, in association with Valencia Lanes, is hosting "Bowling for Kids," a charity fundraising event to benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Includes two hours of unlimited bowling and shoe rental, for $15. The Bowling for Kids also features a silent auction, a raffle and a Toys-for-Tots donation collection.
All proceeds will be donated to Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Held at Valencia Lanes, located at 23700 Lyons Avenue. For more information on donating raffle or silent auction items, call or email taylorkellstrom271@hotmail.com. Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: (661) 714-8915 |
| • Laud to the Nativity - Santa Clarita Master Chorale presents "Laud to the Nativity", a simple Christmas story in the words of a 13th century poet (in English), and yes, there's an angel, shepherds, Jesus' mother Mary and of course, a choir.
"Shehecheyanu", a softly sung Hebrew prayer, gives way to a joyous dance of thanksgiving. From England, we'll be featuring "What Child Is This" and "The Ditchling Carol," an 18th century poem that reminds us the holidays are about giving. It will be the young people's turn halfway through the concert when the Santa Clarita Children's Honor Choir returns to the stage for a caroling medley, and stay tuned for a surprise or two when we "Deck the Halls." Come for the favorites, stay for the new songs, but gather your friends and family and let us offer our best gift to you this holiday: our music! Time: 3:30 PM Phone #: 661-362-5304 Website: www.scmasterchorale.org |
Wednesday, December 12
 | • Disaster Safety Tips - National Association of Professional Women Santa Clarita, CA Local Chapter invites you to their Year End meeting, where you will learn "Natural Disaster and Emergency Preparedness: Safety & Tips" with a guest speaker from the LA Fire Dept. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served, gift exchange, raffles and more ! RSVP requested.
Held at George's Bistro in Valencia. Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: 6619983285 Website: www.napw.com/chapter/358/santa-clarita/ |
Friday, December 14 to Saturday, December 15
 | • RLC Christmas Concert - Join Real Life Church for their annual musical event to ring in the holidays. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to this special evening of Christmas music and special surprises. Free for the family. Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Phone #: 661.775.7401 Website: reallifechurch.org/events/details/rlc-christmas-concert/?instance_id=96433 |
Saturday, December 15
 | • Dog Adoption & "Pit Stops 2" Signing - Meet author Michelle Sathe, who will sign copies of her books "Pit Stops" & the newly released "Pit Stops 2," as well as adoptable dogs from AngelDogs Foundation Deaf Dog Ranch from noon-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, Kriser's For Your Pet, 24272 Valencia Blvd., Valencia. $5 from every book sale will benefit AngelDogs Foundation's adoption and spay/neuter programs. Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Phone #: (661) 259-2361 Website: www.pitstopsbook.com |
 | • Holiday Carol-Okey - Holiday Carol-Okey at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Enjoy a lively atmosphere featuring karaoke-style holiday carols. Hot cocoa and apple cider will be served courtesy of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at The Children's Wing of The Patios. Time: 2:00 PM Website: www.westfield.com/valencia |
| • 25th-anniversary Celebration of the SCV Historical Society - Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society Hosts 25th-anniversary Celebration This free event, held from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. will assist in celebrating the City of Santa Clarita's 25th anniversary as well as serve as an annual open house. A variety of vendors, free refreshments, live Christmas music and more will add a festive flair. SCVHS will have docents on site to provide tours and a speaker to educate people on SCV and its history. Held at the Santa Clarita valley Historical Society headquarters at 24101 Newhall Avenue. Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Phone #: 254-1275 |
Saturday, December 15 to Sunday, December 16
 | • The Nutcracker Ballet - Save the date for one of Santa Clarita Valley's most treasured holiday traditions, the Nutcracker ballet. On stage at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, there will be two shows each day on Saturday, December 15 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The enchantment of the Nutcracker story is a festive celebration set on Christmas Eve and features a dream-like journey through the Kingdom of Snow and the Land of Sweets. Cherished characters such as the Snow Queen, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her handsome Cavalier will brilliantly tell a story through the art of ballet. The Santa Clarita Ballet is proud to present an elite cast. Families will be treated to a magical telling of this beloved story; patrons of ballet will appreciate the artistry of Santa Clarita Ballet's Company dancers and Academy students. Among a list of professional guests, the Santa Clarita Ballet welcomes back Cuban-Ballet-trained Raydel Caceres, who will portray the Cavalier, and SCBC alumna Season Winquest, who will dance the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Tickets are on sale now and sell out quickly. Call the Santa Clarita Ballet Company today to reserve your seats. 251-0366 Phone #: 251-0366 |
Sunday, December 16
| • Winter Wonderland - The Church On The Way Santa Clarita, on
Cinema Drive, will host their annual Winter Wonderland on Sunday, December 16, at 5 o'clock in the evening. This family-friendly event transforms the church parking lot into a Christmas snow park—complete with sledding, snow play areas, pictures with Santa, a live nativity, a petting zoo, a craft fair, and food trucks. Admission is free. Winter Wonderland is a great way for the community of Santa Clarita to get connected and have fun in a safe, supportive, church environment. There are age-specific snow play areas and sled ramps, so a variety of ages from children to adults will be able to enjoy the evening. With 60-tons of snow, this event is the perfect addition to the Christmas season. Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: 661-291-6000 Website: tcotwsc.org/#/events |
Thursday, December 20 to Saturday, December 22
 | • Luscious Soul Anniversary & Grand Opening - This three-day event starts on Thursday night in coordination with Senses on Main from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. then evolves into all-day shopping and discounts on Friday and Saturday. Luscious Soul is located at 24262 Main Street in Newhall. Phone #: 799-7685 |
Monday, December 31
 | • "Cheers" New Years Eve Party - Ring in a new year in a new venue that promises all the bells and whistles, along with wine, beer, live music and an outstanding menu, at Santa Clarita's only Puerto Rican themed restaurant and wine bar: Cheers@All Corked Up. (26340 Diamond Pl Ste 100, Santa Clarita.) $100 per person price includes four-course meal, two live bands, toy noisemakers and a midnight Champagne toast. Party tickets without dinner $50. Phone #: 661-259-2000 Website: www.evewine101.com |
Monday, December 31 to Tuesday, January 1
 | • Midnight Circus - Spend this New Years Eve with the REP, with a unique food experience offered each hour from 9-11pm with complimentary wine and a champagne
toast to ring in the New Year. as well as acrobats and dance performances every hour.Reservations required. Black tie event, monochromatic colors requested. Time: 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM Phone #: 661-288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
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