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July, 2007 Community Calendar
Saturday, June 23 to Sunday, July 1

•  Shakespeare in the Park - The Repertory East Playhouse is proud to announce the return of Shakespeare in the Park to Old Towne Newhall. This summer's production of the Bard's A Midsummer Night's Dream marks the return of this classic summer event to Newhall in over 7 years. Performances will be at Newhall Park June 23, 24, 30 and July 1st. Admission is FREE!!! This year the REP is teaming up with Single Mother's Outreach and is asking for a non-perishable food item donation to help support Single Mother's Outreach.
          Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-288-0000
          Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org

Sunday, July 1

•  REP Presents "A Midsummer's Night Dream" - Enjoy Shakespeare's classic play for free. Non-perishable food donations for the Single Mothers Outreach Program will be gladly accepted.
          Phone #: 661-288-0000
          Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org

Wednesday, July 4

•  Fourth of July Fireworks Displays -
STEVENSON RANCH
The Stevenson Ranch Community Association's Civic Committee and Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation will present the Ninth Annual Fireworks Spectacular at the Dr. Richard Rioux Memorial Park in Stevenson Ranch, featuring over 600 aerial displays and more than a 1,000 ground effects. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. The fireworks spectacular will begin at 9:05 p.m. and last approximately 25 minutes. Free.
www.westranchbeacon.com

VALENCIA
Bring the whole family and all your friends to the Westfield Valencia Town Center for an exciting and free fireworks show from 9:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.
661-286-4018
www.santa-clarita.com/fourth

CASTAIC
There's limited access to the lake due to construction, but every effort is being made to ensure that the crucial areas are open for the lake's annual musical fireworks display.
661-257-4050
www.castaiclake.com

Thursday, July 5 to Thursday, July 26

•  City of Santa Clarita Hosts Farmer's Market - Every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Old Town Newhall at the corner of 6th Street and San Fernando Road, shop for fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables.
          Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-286-4078
          Website: www.santa-clarita.com/farmersmarket

Friday, July 6 to Sunday, July 15

•  Betty's Summer Vacation - The Repertory East Playhouse will launch into summer with the second production of the highly anticipated "81 Series" with Betty's Summer Vacation, by Christopher Durang. It opens on July 6th with a wine reception at 7:00pm and curtain at 8:00pm. Show times are Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $17, $15 for students and seniors. Because this is a LIMITED ENGAGEMENT, advanced reservations are highly recommended. For tickets, please call or visit website.
          Phone #: 661-288-0000
          Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org

Friday, July 6 to Friday, July 27

•  Keyes Lexus of Valencia Presents Jazz & Blues Summer Concert Series - Santa Clarita's favorite jazz concerts are back and better than ever. The July line up includes:
Friday, July 6 Reno Jones
Friday, July 13 LA Mambo Combo
Friday, July 20 Jeff Jensen
Friday, July 27 Lori Andrews JazHarp Quartet

Concerts are held in front of the Valencia Hyatt. Food and beverage vendors are available on site.
          Time: 7:00 PM

Saturday, July 7

•  Filipino Documentary: Kali means to Scrape - The Martial Arts History Museum is proud to present a rare documentary of "Kali means to Scrape." It is the first documentary of its kind to uncover what eskrima is today - its roots, and effect on Philippine and American cultures. Discover the strength, the brutality, and humanity of men who fight with blades.
          Time: 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM
          Phone #: 661 255-3322
          Website: www.MAmuseum.com

Saturday, July 7 to Saturday, July 28

•  Concert in the Parks - The City of Santa Clarita's free summer concerts are the perfect way to spend a rockin' evening in the park with family, friends and neighbors. Bring a blanket, chairs and picnic dinner to enjoy while listening to music under the stars at Central Park.
          Phone #: 661-286-4018
          Website: www.santa-clarita.com/concerts

Sunday, July 8

•  Mobile Pet Adoption - Come on out and adopt or foster a rescued dog from New Leash On Life.

PETCO
26501 Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA
          Phone #: 661-255-0097
          Website: www.nlol.org/adopt.asp

•  Single Mother Outreach Presents "Lazy, Crazy, Daze of Summer Fashions by Stein Mart" - The nonprofit hosts a luncheon, fashion show, boutique, live and silent auction at the Knollwood Country Club in Granada Hills.
          Time: 12:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-298-9593

Wednesday, July 11

•  Inside SCV Singles Night at Roast House - Join over 100 fun singles at one of SC's best restaurants: Roast House in Saugus. Drink and appetizer specials are just the beginning. There's always a fun Singles Night surprise at Roast House! Free.
          Time: 7:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-296-3866
          Website: www.roasthousescv.com

Thursday, July 12

•  Born To Be Wild - IDA-Africa presents Born To Be Wild at the Bernheim Estate in Beverly Hills, CA. Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, silent and live auction, raffle and much more. Join Dr. Sheri Speede, chimpanzee loving celebrities, and many others who are coming together in an effort to raise funds for the Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center in Cameroon. Ticket price is $75 in advance, $85 at the door. For more information, please visit www.ida-africa.org or contact Rachel Weil, Weil Public Relations, 818-341-3646 / rachel@weilpr.com.
          Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
          Phone #: 818-341-3646
          Website: www.ida-africa.org/index.php?page_id=290

•  Movies to Talk About - Monthly "dinner and a socially-relevant movie." - "Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World"
Franklin's own words come alive in this A&E Biography, a portrait of America's first great statesman and Renaissance man - one of the most brilliant, unique, and colorful figures in American history.

Held at Vincenzo's Pizza Esperienza, 24504 Lyons Ave., Newhall. Free event with free soft drinks. Participants may purchase dinner or snacks if desired. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Clarita.
          Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
          Phone #: 661-254-7866
          Website: www.UUofSCV.org

•  Repertory East Playhouse to participate in world's largest theatre festival! - Santa Clarita's own Repertory East Playhouse is proud to be host to Week 35 of the world's largest theatre festival, "365 Days/365 Plays" by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Susan-Lori Parks. The REP was chosen as 1 of 52 theatres in LA County to participate in this unique year long festival. The REP will be hosting an exclusive Week 35 Gala on Thursday July 12. There will be a complimentary Wine Reception starting at 7pm with the performances at 8pm. On behalf of the REP's Board of Director's and Board of Advisor's, I would like to extend to you this special invitation. Admission is FREE. Please RSVP to us NO LATER than Thursday July 5th by calling the REP. For more information regarding "365 Days/365 Plays" throughout the year, please go to www.365inla.com.
          Time: 7:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-288-0000
          Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org

Saturday, July 14

•  Betty Ferguson Foundation Hosts Woman of Honor Dinner - Honoring Elizabeth Hopp, the event funds the nonprofit's work of empowering women and girls. Held at the Valencia Hyatt.
          Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-702-8712
          Website: www.bettyfergusonfoundation.org

Sunday, July 15

•  Mobile Pet Adoption - Come on out and adopt or foster a rescued dog from New Leash On Life.

PETCO
26501 Bouquet Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA
          Phone #: 661-255-0097
          Website: www.nlol.org/adopt.asp

Monday, July 16

•  Child & Family Center Hosts Ninth Annual Golf Invitational - Play the "Course of Champions" while contributing to Child & Family Center, a community mental health center for children and families in Santa Clarita. Sponsorships available. Tournament includes green fees, breakfast, lunch, dinner, prizes and more. Held at the Valencia Country Club and co-chaired by Steve Sturgeon and Anna Ott.
          Phone #: 661-255-6847 ext. 3018
          Website: www.childfamilycenter.org

Saturday, July 21

•  Free Summer Gospel Concert! - Santa Clarita Christian Fellowship Turns Up The Heat - Santa Clarita Christian Fellowship (SCCF) welcomes all to enjoy a Free Summer Gospel Concert at SCCF (18541 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country). This indoor concert will feature various styles from classic to contemporary Gospel music and is intended to showcase the music, praise and fellowship at SCCF. This all-age event will feature the SCCF Band and its Praise Team singers, as well as other guest artists.
          Time: 4:00 PM
          Phone #: 661.312.3668
          Website: www.sccf-online.org

•  REP Presents "Festival of Dionysus" - Celebrate theatre like the ancient Greeks with unique hors d'oeuvres provided by RSVP - The Catering Company and Loose Goose Wine Festival. Featured entertainment provided by Santa Clarita Improv: live improvised comedy in the style of "Who's Line Is It Anyway?" Space is Limited.
          Phone #: 661-288-0000
          Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org

Thursday, July 26

•  Ted Dayton's Not-So-Beginning PhotoShop Class - Sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association, this workshop will provide simple advice on how to make your digital photos look great using common PhotoShop tools. Advice for taking good pictures to begin with will also be provided by Dayton, who has been recognized internationally for his photography work. The cost is $20. Register and pay online or pay at the door. Held at the Community Room at the Valencia Town Center near Starbuck's. Bring your laptop to work alongside Dayton on files distributed at the workshop.
          Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
          Website: www.scvphotographers.com

•  Balance Point Hosts Spa Charity and Fun Night - Enjoy snacks, wine tasting, mini-services, samples, readings, shopping, raffle and more while raising money for the Domestic Violence Center at Balance Point Spa.
          Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-252-0650
          Website: www.balancepointspa.com

Saturday, July 28

•  Mountasia Fun Center Hosts Christmas in July - Event benefits the SCV Sheriff's Holiday Toy Drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or other item valued at $10 or more and receive entrance into the snow lot and a Mountasia pass valued at over $10.
          Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-253-4386

Saturday, July 28 to Sunday, August 19

•  Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "Beauty & the Beast" - Held at COC's Performing Arts Center and title sponsored by Newhall Land, this Disney classic is perfect for guests of all ages.
          Phone #: 661-799-2702
          Website: www.canyontheatre.org

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