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Monday, September 6

•  Mountasia Fun Center & Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant Host Labor Day Specials - Celebrate the last day of summer with unlimited play specials. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Labor Day;
          Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
          Phone #: 253-4386
          Website: www.mountasiafuncenter.com

Wednesday, September 8

•  Introduction to Photoshop Elements 8.0 - YOU PROBABLY DON'T NEED PHOTOSHOP! If you just need to do basic retouching and cleanup, you can save money and time learning this simpler, easier version of Photoshop. Elements is not "dumbed down." It just takes the most important features of the full version of Photoshop and puts them into a simpler package. This three-hour workshop explores the most important features of Elements and how to make them work for you. You are welcome to bring your laptop and follow along, but it is not required. David Green instructor $69 Held at 28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340 in Santa Clarita.
          Time: 6:30 PM
          Phone #: (661) 904-2092
          Website: www.scvphotocenter.com

Thursday, September 9

•  Concerto Cut-A-Thon - Concerto Salon & Spa Hosts Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., help raise awareness and funds in honor of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Women's haircuts are $25; men/children are $15; brows are $10. All proceeds will be donated. Reservations requested.
          Phone #: 287-3700

•  Life without Limbs - Legacy Christian Academy's Family Life Series Hosts Nick Vujicic of "Life without Limbs," The Family Life Series is designed to assist parents in building strong marriages and strong families. At 6:30 p.m., Nick Vujicic will share his story. Born without limbs and lacking any clear medical explanation for his condition, Nick has pursued life's greater purpose in order to impact the world. This event is free to the public and is only for adults. Childcare is available for children 5 years and older;
          Phone #: 257-7377

•  Intermediate DSLR Camera (Part 1 of a 3 part workshop) - This 3 session workshop will take what you have learned in Basic Camera and focus behind the camera. We will start session 1 with composition, camera setting, usage of a tripod and preparing for a photowalk in session 2. This is a hands-on class, please bring your DSLR camera to class. (Part 2 will take place on location on 9/18 and Part 3 on 9/22/2010 in the classroom) Mel Carll instructor $129 for all 3 sessions. Held at 28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340 in Santa Clarita.
          Time: 6:30 PM
          Phone #: (661) 904-2092
          Website: www.scvphotocenter.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

Friday, September 10

•  Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Hosts "Care for your Heart" Community Health Fair - Held at the Santa Clarita Community Center in Newhall. Admission and health screenings are free. Health screenings include blood pressure monitoring, height and weight analysis, body fat analysis, oxygen saturation and carbon monoxide measurement, cholesterol test (12-hour fasting recommended), glucose test, stroke education;
          Time: 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
          Phone #: 253-8408

Saturday, September 11

•  Betty Ferguson Foundation Hosts Woman of Honor Dinner - The Betty Ferguson Foundation has selected Jacquie Petersen as their Woman of Honor for 2010.The Woman of Honor dinner will be held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia and will feature recognition of Jacquie by friends and family, as well as a special "Tribute to 9/11," plus dinner and dancing. The Hyatt will serve a plated dinner, and Stew and The Crew will provide live music before and after the meal. Betty Ferguson Foundation is a California 501c3 nonprofit organization and has been in existence for over
11 years. Their "Train, Develop, Empower" motto communicates the foundation's vision and mission;
          Phone #: 702-8712
          Website: www.bettyferguson.org

Monday, September 13

•  Basic DSLR Camera (Part 1 of a 3 part workshop) - This 3 session workshop will focus only on the camera. We will start session 1 at the beginning with camera modes, aperture, shutter, and ISO, what these mean, and where they are on your camera. We will also discuss how they work together to create the photos you are looking for and then talk about what to work on during the days between sessions. This is a hands-on class, please bring your DSLR camera to class. This class is not geared toward point and shoot cameras. (Part 2 will be held on 9/20 and Part 3 on 9/27/2010). Mel Carll instructor $129 for all 3 sessions Held at 28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340 in Santa Clarita.
          Time: 6:30 PM
          Phone #: (661) 904-2092
          Website: www.scvphotocenter.com

Tuesday, September 14

•  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 classes offered at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14 and again on Sept. 28. Dinner from Italia will be provided. De Sesa's office is located at 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Ste. 65, in Valencia, 91355. RSVP: 661-294-0429.
          Time: 7:30 PM
          Phone #: 661-294-0429
          Website: www.scvhealthcare.com/

Wednesday, September 15

•  Picture Paramedic - Are some your pictures flat lining? Do you have some images that you just know would look great with a little TLC? Are they flat or tired, or just yearning to breathe free? Well, come to Picture Paramedic, where we'll go through a series of student's selected images, fixing, patching, retouching, coloring, and sometimes - transplanting! Each student can submit 2-3 images prior to class, and the instructor will choose one or two to be restored to vibrant health! (This is optional - I have plenty of images that need fixing!) We'll limit the number of images developed so each one gets the time it deserves. At the end of the class, each student will get the full-sized Photoshop files with all layers for their use. Another benefit of the class is that you'll have an opportunity to see how images from other photographers are tuned up, which will also broaden your Photoshop skills. So get busy, look through your library for those pesky photos that just won't cooperate, and bring them to Picture Paramedic! - David Saffir instructor $69 ( LIMITED TO 5 STUDENTS) Held at 28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340 in Santa Clarita.
          Time: 6:30 PM
          Phone #: (661) 904-2092
          Website: www.scvphotocenter.com

Thursday, September 16 to Sunday, October 31

•  Luna Moms Club Weekly Playgroup - Every Thursday through October the Luna Moms Club and Stroller Strides host weekly playgroups at Valencia Meadows park at 10:30am. A craft or activity is provided and it is free to join. Please RSVP at the link below.
          Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
          Phone #: 888-425-0641
          Website: www.meetup.com/strollerstridesscv/

Friday, September 17 to Saturday, October 16

•  Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Sponsored by Good Neighbor Pharmacy, A new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of depravity, lust, love and horror. Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde opens on Friday, September 17, with an Opening Night Gala at 7:00pm and curtain at 8:00pm.
Join us an hour before the show in the The Hydeaway Lounge- serving wine, domestic and imported beers, a wide variety of cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $18 for Adults and $16 for students and seniors. Group rates are available.
          Phone #: 661-288-0000
          Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org

•  Rep East Playhouse Presents "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" - Explore the duality of human nature;
          Phone #: 288-0000
          Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org

Saturday, September 18

•  Intermediate DSLR Camera (Part 2 of a 3 part workshop) - Today we take our photography to the streets. That's right, no indoor class today as we head outside. Join Mel as you take everything you have learned and head outdoors and start taking photographs, not just snap shots. Today we will focus on composition, lighting, exposure and just having fun in the field. Please bring your camera, tripod, charged batteries, memory cards and your sense of adventure. Dress comfortably. (Part 1 will be held on 9/9 and part 3 on 9/22/10.) - Mel Carll instructor $129 for all 3 sessions. Held at 28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340 in Santa Clarita.
          Time: 9:00 AM
          Phone #: (661) 904-2092
          Website: www.scvphotocenter.com

•  Moms Night Out: Dinner and a Movie - The Luna Moms Club and Stroller Strides is hosting their monthly Moms Night Out event. Come enjoy the company of other Moms and take a much needed break. Visit the link below to RSVP.
          Time: 5:00 PM
          Phone #: 888-425-0641
          Website: www.meetup.com/strollerstridesscv/

•  Free Health Assessments - Learn your body mass index (BMI), hip to waist ratio, saliva pH, and blood pressure. Dr. Roger De Sesa, a certified chiropractic wellness practitioner, will perform free 10-minute health assessments one day only: Appointment Required, please contact Dr. Sesa's office at the number below. Held at 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Ste. 65, Valencia, 91355.
          Time: 9:00 AM
          Phone #: 661-294-0429
          Website: www.scvhealthcare.com/

•  The National HART Foundation Casino Night - The National HART Foundation is pleased to announce its first annual Casino Night themed fundraiser. Every dollar earned from this fun-filled event is invested back into the National HART Foundation, which will be used to fund the upcoming skills testing of over 3,600 students in the William S. Hart School District per semester in the upcoming 2010-2011 school year.
          Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-295-4664
          Website: www.nationalhart.org

Monday, September 20

•  Basic DSLR Camera (Part 2 of a 3 part workshop) - This 3 session workshop will focus only on the camera. We will start session 2 from where we left off in session 1 with a review, then on to depth of field, lens selection and white balance. This is a hands-on class, please bring your DSLR camera to class. This class is not geared toward point and shoot cameras. (Part 1 will be held on 9/13 and Part 3 on 9/27/2010) - Mel Carll instructor Held at 28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340 in Santa Clarita.
          Time: 6:30 PM
          Phone #: (661) 904-2092
          Website: www.scvphotocenter.com

Tuesday, September 21

•  Public Invited to "The Soul of Healing" - The public is invited to watch "The Soul of Healing" at the office of Dr. Roger De Sesa, a certified chiropractic wellness practitioner and lifestyle expert, on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 7:30-9 p.m. In the film, Deepak Chopra, a renowned author, speaker and spiritual teacher, offers insights and practical demonstrations to help individuals take control of their health and healing needs. Dr. Chopra presents a framework that asserts that healing is real, accessible, and integrally linked to feelings, beliefs, and intentions. De Sesa's office is located at 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Ste. 65, in Valencia, 91355. RSVP: 661-294-0429. This event is free.
          Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
          Phone #: 661-294-0429
          Website: www.scvhealthcare.com/

Wednesday, September 22

•  Intermediate DSLR Camera (Part 3 of a 3 part workshop) - We will start session 3 with a review of our images from the location shoot on Saturday. We will talk more about composition, types of photography and how each type requires a different thought process. This is a hands-on class, please bring your DSLR camera to class. This class is not geared toward point and shoot cameras. (Part 1 will be held on 9/9 and part 2 on 9/18/2010). Held at 28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340 in Santa Clarita. - Mel Carll instructor
          Time: 6:30 PM
          Phone #: (661) 904-2092
          Website: www.scvphotocenter.com

•  Wine & Cheese Celebration - Please join Hadassah Kochava SCV for our Annual Wine & Cheese Membership Celebration. It's the perfect time to enjoy time with friends and join or renew your membership in Haddasah.
*Note: Non-alcoholic beverages will be available
Suggested Donation =$5
New Members/Lifetime Members: FREE
          Phone #: 661.284.7701
          Website: www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hadassah-Santa-Clarita-chapter/146152398733056

Thursday, September 23

•  Anniversary Party & Goddess Charity Night - Balance Point Spa Hosts Five-year Anniversary Party & Goddess Charity Night, Support Single Mothers Outreach while relaxing with friends, enjoying mini services like card readings and massages and sipping "Martinis & Wine for the Cause";
          Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
          Phone #: 252-0650

Friday, September 24

•  Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC Presents Sam Harris - With a career than has spanned more than two decades and run the gamut from singing, songwriting and involvement with performances on stage and screen as an actor, producer and director, Sam Harris has epitomized the true Hollywood story. Now, Harris brings his triumphant live show to the Cabaret on Stage setting. Light fare will be served beginning at 7:30 p.m.;
          Time: 7:30 PM
          Phone #: 362-5304
          Website: www.canyonspac.com

•  Majesty in Concert - Majesty is a traveling group with seven members. They travel approximately three weekends per month and tour for four weeks during the summer representing The Master's College at churches, schools, and other venues across the United States and the world. Their most recent recording is I Will Follow Christ, recorded in 2008.
          Time: 7:30 PM
          Phone #: 661-259-3540 ext. 2256
          Website: www.masters.edu

Saturday, September 25

•  "Day for Kids" - Free Family Fun - The City of Santa Clarita and the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley will sponsor the fifth annual "Day for Kids" All activities are free— including entertainment, games, food, carnival rides, and a raffle. Held at Newhall Park, 24923 Newhall Avenue in Santa Clarita (between Hart High School and Placerita Junior High).
          Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
          Website: www.scvbgc.org

•  Little Shop of Horrors - Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "Little Shop of Horrors" A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed;
          Phone #: 799-2702
          Website: www.canyontheatre.org

•  Michael Hoefflin Foundation Hosts Evening Under the Stars - Five For Fighting, the band name under which singer/songwriter John Ondrasik records and performs, will be the headline entertainment for the magical event, with catering provided by Salt Creek Grille. Evening Under the Stars will again be held at the Mann Biomedical Park in Valencia. Proceeds assist the children's cancer foundation in accomplishing its threefold mission of research, outreach and education. Staff and volunteers bring emotional, financial and practical support to families coping with childhood cancers. Raising public awareness of childhood cancer through a variety of activities is also a priority of the organization;
          Phone #: 250-4100

•  TPC Art and Wine Auction - An evening of fine wine, great food and exquisite art with proceeds to support local arts organizations.
          Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
          Website: www.tpcvalencia.com

Saturday, September 25 to Sunday, September 26

•  Family Promise of SCV Presents Cardboard Box City Camp Out - Anyone who has a heart for homeless families is invited to camp out at "Cardboard Box City." Participants raise a minimum of $100 and sleep overnight in a cardboard box "home" in order to raise awareness of homeless families in the SCV. There will be activities, entertainment and a modest meal for participants;
          Website: www.familypromisescv.org

Saturday, September 25 to Sunday, October 31

•  Sleeping Beauty - Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "Sleeping Beauty", A humorous approach to the classic tale - complete with one very wicked fairy! Audience members are encouraged to come in costume and be ready to participate in the fun;
          Phone #: 799-2702
          Website: www.canyontheatre.org

Monday, September 27

•  Basic DSLR Camera (Part 3 of a 3 part workshop) - We will start session 3 with a review of the assignment, sort out the mysteries and then dive back into the camera. Other topics will include color space, exposure controls, bracketing and whatever else time permits. So bring in that camera and let's get down to what makes it work. This is a hands-on class, please bring your DSLR camera to class. This class is not geared toward point and shoot cameras. (Part 1 will be held on 9/13 and part 2 on 9/20/2010). - Mel Carll instructor Held at 28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340 in Santa Clarita.
          Time: 6:30 PM
          Phone #: (661) 904-2092
          Website: www.scvphotocenter.com

Tuesday, September 28

•  Color Correction 101 - Imagine the Possibilities! - We all have images that could use a color tweak or two. Perhaps images shot in mixed lighting, outdoor portraits that have a tinge of green from overhanging trees, or images that are just don't have the color saturation we'd like. Now imagine that most of these issues can be solved with carefully selected, efficient techniques in Camera RAW and Photoshop! And as a bonus, learn how to manage your image captures to head off some of these problems - particularly in artificial lighting. Your web photos will work, your prints will pop, and you'll have learned techniques that will get you away from your computer, and back to shooting! Sign up early, as we limit the class to ten students. - David Saffir instructor $69 Held at 28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340 in Santa Clarita.
          Time: 6:30 PM
          Phone #: (661) 904-2092
          Website: www.scvphotocenter.com

•  San Francisco Opera's "Madama Butterfly" - Experience the full glory of the San Francisco Opera on the big screen. Recorded live in high-definition at San Francisco's historic War Memorial Opera House, this presentation provides an exceptionally high-quality experience. One of the world's most beloved and dramatic operas, Madama Butterfly is a classic tale of colliding hearts and cultures set in 19th-century Japan; Held at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC as part of the Grand Opera Cinema Series.
          Phone #: 362-5304
          Website: www.canyonspac.com

•  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 a free one-hour healthcare class offered at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Dinner from Italia will be provided. De Sesa's office is located at 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Ste. 65, in Valencia, 91355. RSVP: 661-294-0429.
          Time: 7:30 PM
          Phone #: 661-294-0429
          Website: www.scvhealthcare.com/

Wednesday, September 29

•  Creativity for Working People - Does your daily job make it difficult to think creatively? What about family, finances, lack of time, and stress? Do you sometimes find yourself with photographer's block? In this workshop, you'll learn how to tap into your creativity on demand with a set of exercises, case studies, and proven techniques that will unlock the creative beast within. You'll discover the secrets of highly creative people, and learn how to get over the hump when your creativity seems a million miles away. - David Green instructor $69 Held at 28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340 in Santa Clarita.
          Time: 6:30 PM
          Phone #: (661) 904-2092
          Website: www.scvphotocenter.com

•  Teen Scene Unplugged: "Yikes! A Teenager Lives in My House!" - City of Santa Clarita & the Blue Ribbon Task Force Present Teen Scene Unplugged: "Yikes! A Teenager Lives in My House!" From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (resource fair) and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (program presentation) at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, attend an informational evening to help parents understand their teens and survive the teenage years. Get insight into your teen's world to help them communicate, connect and guide them to make the right choices. Free;
          Time: 6:00 PM
          Phone #: 250-3708
          Website: www.santa-clarita.com/blueribbon

Thursday, September 30

•  Studio Lighting & Posing - Spend an evening with Ted Dayton and learn how to make your best studio portraits ever. Learn how to fine tune but simplify your lighting, how to make posing easy and natural and - best of all - how to work within what Ted calls The Safe Zone, where the best shots are. Ted will show his work, explain basic lighting theory and techniques, and then demonstrate them on a live model. And then the fun begins when you take to the set for your own pictures with Ted watching and helping right there next to you. Please bring your camera as this is a hands on workshop. $69 Held at 28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340 in Santa Clarita.
          Time: 6:30 PM
          Phone #: (661) 904-2092
          Website: www.scvphotocenter.com

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