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 | • Keyes Lexus of Valencia Jazz and Blues Concert Series - Get ready for the sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands to once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. Produced by Summit West Public Relations & Marketing, the Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series features regional, national and international entertainers in a quaint street party setting.
The series runs Friday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., for 12 consecutive weeks, at Town Center Drive and McBean Parkway. The series features some of the top Jazz and Blues recording artists in the world, interactive programming for the entire family and a variety of food and beverages (including wine and beer for the adults). No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed. Admission is free; Phone #: 290-2911 |
Thursday, July 1 to Saturday, August 28
| • Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "The Odd Couple" - Neil Simon's hit comedy; Phone #: 799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
Monday, July 12 to Sunday, August 1
| • Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival Presents "The Tempest" - Weekends Through Sunday > 1, Enjoy outdoor performances of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest." Gates open at 6 p.m. for dinner and pre-show festivities. Admission is free. Bring the family and a blanket! Held at Towsley Canyon Park; Website: www.scshakespearefest.org |
Saturday, July 24 to Saturday, August 14
| • "Annie" - Presented by the Santa Clarita Regional Theatre. Held at the Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons Broadway's optimistic and uplifting musical about America's favorite orphan and her adventures; Phone #: 799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
Sunday, August 1
| • First-annual Grandmother's Tea Party - The first-annual Grandmother's Tea Party celebrates generations of women! No matter what culture you are from, grandmothers are loved, respected and valued. Come join the traditional celebration of strong women in our lives. A big-screen photo collage honoring grandmothers and mothers will be shown at the tea party. In conjunction, nominations for the next SCV Queen Grandmother 2010 and SCV Queen Mother 2010 are now being accepted. There will be a beautiful fashion show with designs by Mul Tayoba, and grandmothers will speak about their grandparenting secrets. Tea-time attire requested. ("Sunday's best" with a Victorian touch - big hats, gloves, jewelry and handbags.) There will be awards for best-dressed ladies.
A light lunch, dessert and delicious teas will be served. The event begins at 1 p.m. at the Plaza Banquet Hall on Lyons Avenue in Newhall. Tickets for guests age 13 to adult cost $38 per person; children 4 to 11are $28 each. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Miss SCV Scholarship Program; Time: 1:00 PM Phone #: 252-3232, extension 2 Website: www.missscvpageants.com |
Tuesday, August 3 to Tuesday, August 31
 | • Toastmaster Specialty Club - Toastmaster Specialty Club # 4643 welcomes you to join the, every other week as tehy watch, listen and participate in an efforts to become better one-on-one and public speakers. Meetings are held Every other Tuesday in the Specialty Labs Building across from the Valencia Country Club at 27027 Tourney Road, Valencia, CA. 91355. Next Dates: Tuesday August 3rd /17th / and 31st, 2010 Time: 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM Phone #: 661-877-7867 |
Thursday, August 5 to Thursday, August 26
| • Old Town Newhall Farmers Market - Every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Purchase locally-grown, healthy food from professional grocers. Wholesome fresh fruits, vegetables and baked goods can be yours by stopping by the Farmer's Market on Main Street Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Website: www.santa-clarita.com |
Monday, August 9
 | • COC Foundation Golf Tournament - Klassen Corporation and Lundgren Management Present College of the Canyons Foundation Golf Tournament Held at at Valencia Country Club. This year, funds raised by the tournament will provide support to the COC ice hockey team, the men's and women's golf teams, as well as other student programs funded through the Foundation. Phone #: 362-3435 |
Tuesday, August 10
 | • Learn the Secrets to Live to a Vibrant 100 - Is it possible to live to a healthy 100? According to Dr. Roger De Sesa, a certified chiropractic wellness practitioner and lifestyle expert, our genes account for only 25 percent of that decision. Exercise makes up 50 percent and attitude the final 25 percent. Learn more about how to maintain a state of balance with your body during free one-hour healthcare class offered at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at De Sesa's office, located at 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Ste. 65, in Valencia, 91355. Dinner from Italia will be provided. RSVP: 661-294-0429. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-294-0429 Website: www.scvhealthcare.com/ |
Wednesday, August 11
| • Free Back-to-School Immunization Event - As Santa Clarita Valley children prepare to head back to school, Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) is working to ensure that students are properly vaccinated by holding a free back-to-school immunization event. Parents must be in attendance and must present the child's yellow immunization record before vaccines can be administered.
The event will also feature the child ID program (fingerprinting), health plan/insurance assistance and enrollment and goody bags. The event will take place at the new NEVHC Santa Clarita Health Center at 18533 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, in the Albertson's Shopping Center, and next to KinderCare. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Phone #: 661-705-2034 Website: www.nevhc.org |
Thursday, August 12
 | • Daybreak Santa Clarita Toastmasters - At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. Toastmasters Daybreak Club has more than 20 people who meet twice monthly for about an hour. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation. Meetings happen the second and fourth Thursday of every month in the Santa Clarita City Hall, Council Chambers. Free parking is available at 23920 Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Time: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Phone #: (818) 923-4134 Website: daybreaksantaclarita.com/ |
| • SCV Jaycees General Membership Meeting - Meet new people and learn what JCI SCV has coming up and how to get involved. Perfect for those who want to learn more about the Jaycees and meet current members. There will be a bar for drinks and a special menu to order food if you desire. $12 members/$15 non members for your choice off our special menu which includes: entree, drink, side, tip & tax. Beer and wine is $4 including tip and tax. Held at the Paseo Club & Bar, 27650 Dickason Dr., Valencia Time: 6:30 PM Website: www.scvjaycees.com |
Thursday, August 12 to Saturday, August 28
| • Rep East Playhouse Presents "Side Man" - Part of the 81 Series, "Side Man" explores the turmoil of a jazz musician's family as his career crumbles at the dawn of the age of rock and roll; Friday and Saturday showings Phone #: 288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Friday, August 13
| • "The Encounter" Game - A Self-Mastery Workshop - An exciting opportunity to see how a game can help you change your life. This workshop will only be offered through the end of August and is a fantastic way to reclaim the life that you deserve. Offered at Moment Connections, 22916 Lyons Ave., Newhall, CA 91321. Cost is $75.00 per person. (Individual session are $200 and can be scheduled.)
Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phone #: 661.964.9203 Website: www.momentconnections. com |
Friday, August 13 to Saturday, August 28
 | • RepEast Playhouse presents "Side Man" - The Repertory East Playhouse 81 Series will end the summer with Side Man. Side Man explores the turmoil in the family of a jazz musician as his career crumbles at the dawn of the age of rock-and-roll. Opening Night Gala will be held at 7:00pm, curtain at 8:00pm.
Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Reservations recommended. Intended for Mature Audiences. Tickets are $18 Adults, $16 students/seniors. Phone #: 661-288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Saturday, August 14
 | • Silents Under the Stars - Wm. S. Hart Park's annual event Silents Under the Stars invites you to enjoy silent movies "under the stars" in Hart Park. This year it's a Double Feature featuring the classic Hart film considered by many to be his best: Hell's Hinges paired with a hard-to-find short: The Taking of Luke McVane. There will be a lip-smackin' good Dinner and Dessert served on the Hart Hall patio and their renowned Silent Auction featuring a passel of wonderful items! Held at Wm. S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA Time: 6:00 PM Phone #: 661-254-4584 Website: www.friendsofhartpark.org |
| • BMCF/Debbie Templeton Texas Hold'em Charity Poker Tournament - The Santa Clarita Valley Jaycees present the 5th BMCF/Debbie Templeton Texas Hold'em Charity Poker Tournament at the City of Santa Clarita's Activities Center. For only $125 you can enjoy this fun and exciting event that includes food and drinks. The professional dealers, tables, and tournament directors will be provided by The Dealer Dolls . Proceeds benefit the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund and The Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry. Online Tournament Registration (21 & Over): $125.00 ($140 at the door)
Guests (Non-Players): $40.00 Tickets include a meal with beer/wine. Top 10 players receive a prize! Big Screen TV to be awarded! This tournament benefits great causes! Encourage your friends & family to donate, and earn an extra door prize drawing ticket for every $5 raised. Time: 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM Website: bmcfpoker.kintera.org/ |
Monday, August 16
 | • 26th Annual HMNMH Guild Fashion Show "Diamonds are Forever" - Presented by the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Guild, The Diamonds are Forever Fashion Show, featuring Henry Mayo's Silver Rose Debutantes dressed in the latest couture accompanied by the Guild's "chevaliers," a group of gentlemen comprised of philanthropic community members and fathers of the debutantes. This year's event benefits Laboratory Services at Henry Mayo. Tickets are $90/person and include lunch, entrance to the boutique and fashion show. Held from 10 am to 3 pm at the Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City. Phone #: (661) 253-8089 Website: www.henrymayo.com |
 | • SCAA Monthly Membership Meeting - Join the Santa Clarita Artists Association for their monthly membership meeting at the Valencia Town Center Mall Community Room (between JC Penney and the Food Court). Watch artist demonstrations and lectures while meeting local artists in a relaxed setting. This meeting will feature sculptor John Storojev, who works in metal, clay, stone and various other mediums. Storojev will be creating a face sculpture out of clay for his demonstration. Refreshments will be served. Attend your first meeting free!
Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 661-244-7689 Website: www.santaclaritaartists.org |
Tuesday, August 17
 | • 12-Week Program Emphasizes Lifestyle Changes, $500 Prize - On Aug. 17, Proactive Health Systems will host a free community meeting at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the next round of SCV's "Biggest Winner" (http://www.thebiggestwinnerscv.com), a 12-week lifestyle modification program designed to educate and empower participants to make the right choices to get lean and strong for a lifetime. A $500 visa gift card will be awarded to the winner of the competition that began in May. The winner is chosen based on success in several categories, not just the most weight loss. The meeting will be held at 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Ste. 65, in Valencia, 91355. RSVP: 661-294-0429. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-294-0429 Website: www.thebiggestwinnerscv.com/ |
 | • Next Round of Biggest Winner - The public is invited to a free community meeting/question and answer session as the next round of Santa Clarita's "Biggest Winner" is set to begin. This 12-week lifestyle modification program is designed to educate and empower participants to make the right choices to get lean and strong for a lifetime. The competition includes a three-week detox; three meetings about food, mind, and exercise; weekly consultations and biometric assessments; e-mail support; and a journal, workout book and all instructions. A $500 visa gift card will be awarded to the winner of the competition, based on success in several categories, not just the most weight loss. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-294-0429 Website: www.thebiggestwinnerscv.com/ |
 | • United States Air Force Band of the Golden West - Returning to the PAC for a third season, the Band of the Golden West concert will focus on a variety of styles, including traditional band repertoire and patriotic music and marches. Stationed at Travis Air Force Base in California, the Band of the Golden West is the only remaining active duty Air Force band west of the Rockies, having played for audiences at gubernatorial inaugurations, presidential visits, sporting events and at other public events and venues. Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Friday, August 20
 | • The SMO One Hit Wonder Dance - Dance the night away to your favorite 80s music as we count down Santa Clarita's Favorite One Hit Wonders!! Event will include dancing, appetizers, raffle prizes and retro drink specials!Held at the Paseo Club, Valencia, Cost: $35/ person Or $60/couple Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-607-6886 Website: www.singlemothersoutreach.org |
Saturday, August 21
 | • City of Santa Clarita Presents the Celebrating YOUth Sports Festival - Held at Central Park, Including many free activities, plus music presented by D.J. Ray, special appearances by Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck courtesy of Magic Mountain, a raffle and more. See page 19 for activity details. Event sponsored by JetHawks, Dick's Sports Goods, Vista Valencia, LA Clippers, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Global Tennis. Time: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
Tuesday, August 24
 | • Free Healthcare Class - Is it possible to live to a healthy 100? According to Dr. Roger De Sesa, a certified chiropractic wellness practitioner and lifestyle expert, our genes account for only 25 percent of that decision. Exercise makes up 50 percent and attitude the final 25 percent. Learn more about how to maintain a state of balance with your body during free one-hour healthcare class offered at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at De Sesa's office, located at 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Ste. 65, in Valencia, 91355. Dinner from Italia will be provided. RSVP: 661-294-0429. Time: 7:30 PM Phone #: 661-294-0429 Website: www.scvhealthcare.com/ |
Thursday, August 26
 | • Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Hosts Sizzlin' Summer Blood Drive - Help save a life anytime at the Henry Mayo/COC Clinical Education Center (on the hospital campus). Donors can register online, call for an appointment or simply show up; Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Phone #: 253-8000 Website: www.henrymayo.com |
Friday, August 27 to Saturday, August 28
 | • Girls Night Out - Beyond the Fringe Salon will be hosting a Girls Night Out event! Get your girlfriends together and come join us for a blow-dry! While getting your hair done, sip on some delicious wine and savory appetizers. Call the salon to book your appointments as space is limited. We look forward to seeing you all there! Phone #: (661)259-1982 Website: www.facebook.com/pages/Newhall-CA/Beyond-the-Fringe-Salon/124536457574127?filter=2 |
Friday, August 27 to Sunday, August 29
| • California Kids Consignment - Sell your kids' stuff and shop for bargains at a new, larger location: 25583 Avenue Stanford in Valencia. Hours have been extended, too, to add to the fun. We'll see you there, bright and early, on Friday for the best selection, and then again on Sunday for the 50-percent-off sale!; Website: www.calkidsconsignment.com |
Saturday, August 28
 | • Carousel Ranch Presents Heart of the West - Sponsored by Princess Cruises Help support the miracles that happen every day at the ranch, where hope goes 'round and 'round. Held at the Agua Dulce Airport. Phone #: 268-8010 Website: www.carouselranch.org |
Tuesday, August 31
 | • 'Super Size Me' Explores Fast Food, Health - The public is invited to a free viewing of "Super Size Me" at the office of Dr. Roger De Sesa, a certified chiropractic wellness practitioner and lifestyle expert, on Tuesday, Aug. 31, from 7:30-9 p.m. Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock unravels the American obesity epidemic by interviewing experts nationwide and by subjecting himself to a "fast food only" diet for 30 days straight. His Sundance award-winning feature is both entertaining and horrifying. De Sesa's office is located at 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Ste. 65, in Valencia, 91355. RSVP: 661-294-0429. Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Phone #: 661-294-0429 Website: www.scvhealthcare.com/ |
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