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 | • COC SILVER SPUR - COC Honors Wayne Crawford with the Silver Spur Community Service Award Held at the Globe Theatre, this amazing evening will include a private tour of Universal Studios.For more information call 362-3639. Phone #: 362-3639 |
| • Have a Heart Day - Help the SCV Emergency Winter Shelter and... get a free Health and Wellness Consultation at ALIVE in exchange for your donation (a $250 value). Dr's Brian Ghessi and Linda Bedassian of ALIVE will be raising money for the SCV Winter Emergency Shelter (Tax ID # is: 95-4587823). On this day you will be able to receive a complimentary Health and Wellness evaluation done with technology approved by the Space Foundation (a division of NASA), in exchange for your donation. You will be able to gain insight and valuable information on just how to keep you and your family healthy and happy. Donations can be either small or large amounts... you decide. This is an amazing opportunity to get $250 worth of services...for whatever amount you choose to give. Please RSVP for this event as we are reserving only limited spaces to complete these evaluations during the day, and these are sure to fill up. Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Phone #: 661.877.5051 |
Saturday, March 1 to Sunday, March 9
| • Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "Man of La Mancha" - Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "Man of La Mancha" COC's Performing Arts Center Experience the story of the "mad" knight, Don Quixote, as a play within a play, performed by Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition; 799-2702
Phone #: 799-2702 |
Sunday, March 2
| • SCV Men of Harmony Chorus "Moments To Remember" - Join the SCV Men of Harmony Chorus for their 35th Annual Harmony Show "Moments To Remember" featuring -under the direction of Duncan Gilman- The SCV Men of Harmony Chorus and Quartets with Special Guest and 2007 Collegiate Contest Silver Medalists THE CRUSH. Seating is limited so order your tickets early. General $18, Seniors/Children $15, Open Seating. This event will be held at Valencia High School Auditorium, 27801 N. Dickason Dr, Valencia.
Call for more information, Cal 661-296-2292 or Duane 661-295-7278. Time: 2:00 PM Phone #: 661-296-2292 Website: www.ScvMenofHarmony.com |
Friday, March 7
| • SCValleyMommies ~ Mommies Night Out - SCValleyMommies members get together for a nice evening without our children or significant others. In order to view the Calendar section on www.SCValleyMommies.com for location, you must be a registered member. Join us...it's FREE! Time: 7:00 PM Website: www.SCValleyMommies.com |
Friday, March 7 to Saturday, April 5
 | • Wit - The Repertory East Playhouse will continue its 2008 Main Stage Season with the 1999 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Wit, written by Margaret Edson and Sponsored by Serve Pro. In her extraordinary first play, Margaret Edson has created a work that is as intellectually challenging as it is emotionally immediate. Wit opens on Friday, March 7th, with an Opening Night Gala at 7:00pm and curtain at 8:00pm. Opening Night Gala is sponsored by Travel Center Santa Clarita with wine and food sponsored by Loose Goose Wine Festival and RSVP Catering. Wit will run through April 5th. Show times are Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $17, $15 for students and seniors. Group rates are available. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. For tickets, purchase online at www.repeastplayhouse.org or call 661-288-0000. The REP is located at 24266 San Fernando Road Newhall, CA. 91321. The REP will host two post show discussions on Sunday March 9th and March 16th immediately following the show. Join the cast and crew for an intimate discussion about the process of creating live theatre. Phone #: 661-288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Saturday, March 8
 | • Folk Singer at the Sweetwater Cafe, Agua Dulce - Santa Clarita singer/songwriter Trish Lester will entertain at the Sweetwater Cafe with original and traditional folk music. The Sweetwater Cafe, offering dinner or drinks by candlelight, is at 33310 Agua Dulce Canyon Rd., in Agua Dulce. Time: 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM Phone #: 661-268-1213 Website: www.TrishLester.com |
 | • Soroptimist Hosts Annual Auction - Soroptimist Hosts Annual Auction Gavin MacLeod of "Love Boat" fame will be the celebrity host of the 33rd annual fundraising auction at the Hyatt Valencia; 254-6380 Phone #: 254-6380 |
| • SCValleyMommies ~ Storytime - SCValleyMommies.com members meet at a public area for stories to be read to our children. In order to view the Calendar section on www.SCValleyMommies.com for location, you must be a registered member. Join us...it's FREE! Time: 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Website: www.SCValleyMommies.com |
| • William S. Hart Museum Presents "A Celebration of Chaplin" - William S. Hart Museum Presents "A Celebration of Chaplin" Starting at 6 p.m. commemorate 85 years of Charlie Chaplin's "The Pilgrim." Festivities include tour where the movie was filmed, dinner and screening;
254-4584 Phone #: 254-4584 |
Sunday, March 9
| • SCValleyMommies ~ Scrapbooking Mommies - SCValleyMommies members gather together and enjoy an afternoon of scrapbooking our memories. In order to view the Calendar section on www.SCValleyMommies.com for location, you must be a registered member. Join us...it''s FREE! Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Website: www.SCValleyMommies.com |
| • SCValleyMommies ~ Ugly Coffee - Come one, come all to Ugly Coffee! Get out of bed, brush your teeth and join us "ugly"! No excuses like woke up late and wasn't ready so couldn't make it. And yes, we have even come in our PJ'S!!!! Come by yourself or bring the kid(s). In order to view the Calendar section on www.SCValleyMommies.com for location, you must be a registered member. Join us...it's FREE! Time: 9:00 AM Website: www.SCValleyMommies.com |
Monday, March 10 to Sunday, March 16
 | • AT & T Champions Classic - The AT&T Champions Event is back and better than ever! Catch all your favorite PGA players and benefit Henry Mayo at the same time by attending the 2008 AT & T Champions Classic at Valencia Country Club from March 10 - March 16. Tickets are now available for purchase at Henry Mayo's Foundation office for just $15 per day or $50 for a weeklong pass. For more information, call 253-8082. Volunteers are also needed for the AT & T Classic. Interested? Contact Andrea Hilton at 253-8086. Phone #: 661-253-8082 Website: www.henrymayo.com |
Thursday, March 13
| • Film to showcase new environmental technology - Can new scientific developments help us live in greater harmony with the environment? At "Movies-to-Talk-About", "Environmental Technology II" will take viewers on a worldwide tour, examining the leading edge of green technology by watching the History Channel's "Modern Marvels" series, the film will be shown at Vincenzo's Pizza Esperienza, 24504-1/2 Lyons Ave, in Newhall. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of SCV, the movie event is free and open to the public. Participants may purchase dinner or snacks at Vincenzo's if desired. Free soft drinks are provided. After the movie, Addison Marks from SunPower Corporation will talk about advances in solar technology over the last few years. SunPower designs and manufactures high efficiency solar technology and has recently announced that it has partnered with Lennar Homes to add solar power to 97 new residences in Santa Clarita. Time: 6:30 PM Phone #: 661-254-7866 Website: www.UUofSCV.org |
| • Quilt Guild Meeting - The Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild meets on the second Thursday of each month. Annual dues are $25 ($22 for participants ages 55 and older); $5 for guests. Walk-ins are welcome. Held at Santa Clarita Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus (The guild is not affiliated with the church). Information: Adva Price, membership chair, e-mail adva_p@yahoo.com. This month will feature Gene Reyes on Hawaiian Quilts. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Phone #: 661-298-1385 Website: www.scvquiltguild.org |
| • SCValleyMommies ~ Playdate - SCValleyMommies.com members meet at a public area so their children can play together and the mothers can chat amongst each other gaining friendships as well. In order to view the Calendar section on www.SCValleyMommies.com for location, you must be a registered member. Join us...it's FREE! Time: 11:00 AM Website: www.SCValleyMommies.com |
Thursday, March 13 to Saturday, March 15
| • "For What?" MFA II Thesis Concert by EunJu Chung - "For What?" MFA II Thesis Concert by EunJu Chung
Start: Mar 13 2008 - 7:30pm End: Mar 15 2008 - 8:30pm Lund Theater, CalArts An evening length performance exploring the conflict between humanity's inside (mind) that represents thoughtful action and humanity's outside (body) that functions on a more primal level. For tickets, please call 661-253-7800. Time: 7:30 AM Phone #: 661-253-7800 |
Friday, March 14
| • COC's Performing Arts Center Presents Vienna Choir Boys - COC's Performing Arts Center Presents Vienna Choir Boys Back by popular demand, the Austrian singing group was founded by royal decree in 1498. Repertoire includes medieval, contemporary and experimental music, plus opera and world tunes;
362-5304 Phone #: 362-5304 |
| • SCValleyMommies ~ Chatty Friday Morning - SCValleyMommies meet online and chat in the secure chatroom for support. We chat about anything and everything of being a mother. In order to join us in our private chatroom, you must be a registered member. Join us...it''s FREE! Time: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM Website: www.SCValleyMommies.com |
| • Sierra Hillbillies St. Patricks Day Dance - The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club will hold it's St. Patrick's day dance Friday, March 14th at 7:30 PM at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street, Newhall. Bill Horst will be calling and Cindy Mower will cue rounds. For more information call: (661)250-8828 or visit Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: (661)250-8828 Website: www.sierrahillbillies.org |
Sunday, March 16
| • Or Emet - Purim Carnival & Megillah Reading - Purim Carnival & Megillah Reading - Games, prizes, inflatable. Costumes encouraged. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon. Carnival from 3-5pm. Then join us for a unique Megillah reading and sing-along with Rabbi Jay from 5-6pm. Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Phone #: 661-253-0596 Website: www.oremetscv.org |
| • Unitarian Universalist Church Support Human Rights - The Unitarian Universalists of Santa Clarita Valley will combine a membership drive and the Special Collection for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. This organization is noted for its historical and current support and effort on behalf of human rights everywhere. It was first organized by Rev. Waitsell and Martha Sharp, who risked their lives to evacuate endangered persons from Nazi dominated Europe in 1938. In the intervening years they have addressed world hunger, the death penalty, the prison system, segregation and family planning. More recently they have provided aid to women and children in Kosovo, campaigned against the food and medicine ban to Cuba, raised $1.13 million for aid to victims of September 11 attacks, initiated the project "Defending Democracy" to involve citizens in the election process, "What's Your Profile" to examine the roots of racism, and "STOP" to oppose US sanctioned torture. It has collected funds on behalf of the Indian Ocean tsunami victims as well as those in New Orleans and Darfur. Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Phone #: 661-254-7866 Website: www.UUofSCV.org |
Monday, March 17
 | • Santa Clarita Artists' Association - Western sculptor and painter Patrick Harper will be speaking and demonstrating his skills while sculpting a horse from clay at the Santa Clarita Artists Association monthly meeting at the Westfield Town Center Mall Community Room. Non-members are also welcomed. Harper is a master artist and teacher. Since 1980 his professional contributions to the art community have included teaching at UCLA, the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Otis College of Art and Design in the Los Angeles area. Additionally, Harper conducts weeklong painting camps locally and abroad at worthy sites he selects for their history, architecture and beauty. Email: torched@dslextreme.com. Time: 7:00 PM Website: www.patrickharperartist.com |
Tuesday, March 18
| • Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas: A Play for All Seasons" - Through Sunday, April 20th, This heartwarming family tale will renew your holiday spirit Phone #: 799-2702 |
| • SCValleyMommies ~ Chatty Tuesday Evening - SCValleyMommies meet online and chat in the secure chatroom for support. We chat about anything and everything of being a mother. In order to join us in our private chatroom, you must be a registered member. Join us...it''s FREE! Time: 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM Website: www.SCValleyMommies.com |
Friday, March 21
| • Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "Over the River and Through the Woods" - Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "Over the River and Through the Woods" Love of family is the mantra that runs throughout this endearing warm-hearted comedy. Join this tight-knit Italian-American family on a sentimental journey to their grandparent's house in Hoboken, New Jersey; 799-2702 Phone #: 799-2702 |
Saturday, March 22
| • Cheer Tryout Clinic - Are you ready? Cheerleader Tryouts are just around the corner! The high schools in Santa Clarita have become very competitive when it comes to cheerleading, so get the edge you need and start preparing now. Gymcheer USA is here to help you prepare for the big day. We offer Prep for Tryout Class and Tryout clinics. You will learn cheers, chants, dances, kicks, jumps, showmanship, confidence and more. You will get advice from cheerleaders who have been through the experience and know what it takes. Don't delay! Get some tips from the Pro's and actually practice "Trying Out"!!! Learn the skills you need to make the squad!! Pre-registration $15 or Register on the day of for $20. Time: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM Phone #: 661 299-6849 Website: www.californiaflyers.org |
Monday, March 24
 | • YMCA 18th Annual Golf Classic - The Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA will be hosting it's 18th Annual Golf Classic at the prestigious Valencia Country Club. The Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA is one of the largest nonprofit community organizations in the Santa Clarita Valley and is an important part of community life in the many neighborhoods it serves. Over 5,500 youth and adults annually participate in YMCA programs from the communities of Valencia, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon Country, Castaic, Acton, Val Verde, and Stevenson Ranch. Time: 9:00 AM Phone #: (661) 253-3593 Website: www.ymcala.org/scv |
Wednesday, March 26
| • An Evening With John Boston - Temple Beth Ami in Santa Clarita is presenting "An Evening with John Boston" on March 26 at 7:00 pm as a fundraiser for the Marvin Silver Adult Education Fund. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 AM Website: SilverEdFund@TempleBethAmi.org |
Saturday, March 29
 | • West Ranch Dance Team Presents "BORN TO BE WILD" - The West Ranch Dance team, which consists of 20 girls, will present their Annual Dance Show on Saturday, March 29th at the West Ranch Gymnasium. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10. The theme for this years show is Born to be Wild. The dance team will present all the dances they competed with this season. The dancers who competed solos will perform as well as the dancers and their co-ed partners. Studios from this valley, including The Dance Experience, Elite Dance Studio, The Rage, Dance Studio 84, Star Dance Center, West Ranch Hip Hop team, Valencia and Hart High School dance teams will perform throughout the show as well. The show starts at 7 p.m. Time: 7:00 PM |
| • Boys & Girls Club Presents an Evening of Magic at the B&G Gymnasium - Boys & Girls Club Presents an Evening of Magic at the B&G Gymnasium The local International Brotherhood of Magicians will offer two performances with the doors opening at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. for an hour of close-up magic followed by a two-hour stage show (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.). $10; 254-2582 www.scvkids.org/ Phone #: 254-2582 Website: www.scvkids.org/ |
| • Car Hop, Dinner and Comedy Fundraiser - Car Hop, Dinner & Comedy Fundraiser - Three funny comedians, appetizers included. Raffle tickets and silent auction available. No host bar. Join us as teams compete to find the clues around SCV. Then meet back for dinner and a comedy show. Don't miss out! This event is open to adults 21 years of age and over. Please RSVP by March 21st. $50 per person. Time: 6:30 PM Phone #: 661-253-0596 Website: www.oremetscv.org |
| • COC Performing Arts Center Presents Shidara - COC Performing Arts Center Presents Shidara From deep within the mountains of Japan comes the masterful skill and blinding energy of one of the Far East's most renowned taiko drum companies, Shidara. Performance is at
8 p.m.; 362-5304 Time: 8:00 PM Phone #: 362-5304 |
| • Silver Rose Debutante Ball - Fourteen female high school seniors will be presented to society in grand style at the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Guild's 22nd Annual Silver Rose Debutante Ball at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City. The black-tie gala is the culminating event of the 2007-2008 debutante season. The white-gowned debutantes will be escorted by a Southern California University ROTC and will dance to a specially-choreographed "Grand Waltz" with their fathers. Tickets for the ball are $165 and include a lavish dinner. Time: 6:00 PM Phone #: 661-253-8082 Website: www.henrymayo.com |
Sunday, March 30
 | • SC Master Chorale presents "The Armed Man" - The 55-voice Santa Clarita Master Chorale will present two performances of "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace" by Karl Jenkins at 4:00 and at 7:00 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. In addition to professional instrumentalists, the Chorale will be joined by choirs from College of the Canyons and three local high schools (Valencia, Canyon and West Ranch) to perform this multi-cultural work which has already become a sensation in Europe. There will be a pre-concert lecture at 6:00 p.m. given by the Chorale's Artistic Director, Allan Robert Petker. Tickets from $14 to $26 are available online and by telephone/mail order. Order forms are available on the Chorale's website, www.scmasterchorale.org. For more information, please call: (661) 254-8886, or e-mail info@scmasterchorale.org or write: Santa Clarita Master Chorale, P.O. Box 800459, Santa Clarita, CA 91380-0459. Time: 4:00 PM Phone #: 661-254-8886 Website: www.scmasterchorale.org |
| • Community Forum to relate plans to serve homeless - Long-time supporters of the SCV Emergency Winter Shelter, the Unitarian Universalists of Santa Clarita Valley have invited Tim Davis, executive director of the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation (SCCDC), to speak after their church services. All members of the community are welcome to attend. This "5th Sunday Forum" is scheduled at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., in Newhall. Davis will share the SCCDC's plans for serving Santa Clarita's homeless population in the coming year and will spell out the numerous ways local citizens may support these efforts. Future Unitarian Universalist 5th Sunday Forums are scheduled for June, August and November. With an active social and environmental justice focus, this church donates money on a monthly basis to support various local charities and causes. The Emergency Winter Shelter has been the recipient of their generosity several times over the past two years, and congregation members frequently cook meals for shelter residents. Time: 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM Phone #: 661-254-7866 Website: www.UUofSCV.org |
Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 4
| • Spring Break Fun - Roll, handspring and flip your way to fun!! All levels of experience challenged! Cost $100/wk or $23 per day. Ages 5-18. Private lessons available. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Phone #: 661 299-6849 Website: www.californiaflyers.org |
| • Spring Break Fun at GymCheer USA - Roll, handspring and flip your way to fun!! All levels of experience challenged! Bring snacks! Cost $23 per day or $100 for the week. Ages 5-18 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Phone #: 661 299-6849 Website: www.californiaflyers.org |
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