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| • The God of Carnage - Two upper-middle-class Brooklyn couples meet to discuss an incident of playground violence between their sons. Though the evening begins with polite pleasantries, it quickly descends into primal madness as tempers flare, loyalties shift and the parents devolve into children. Phone #: 661.288.0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Saturday, September 28 to Sunday, October 27
| • The Miracle Worker - Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "The Miracle Worker" Annie Sullivan, through the power of love and faith, teaches the young Helen Keller how to communicate. Phone #: 799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
Thursday, October 3
 | • City of Santa Clarita Hosts Art Slam! - Experience art in a new way for the last time this year. Held on Main Street in Old Town Newhall from 7 pm to 11 pm. Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM Website: www.thursdaysatnewhall.com |
Friday, October 4
 | • SCV Music Festival featuring The Swon Brothers - Music lovers you won't want to miss the Santa Clarita Music Festival coming Oct.5th 2013. Held on the grounds of the beautiful Valencia Country Club, this years FRIDAY NIGHT festival will feature the Swon Brothers - Finalist NBC TV "The Voice" starting at 5pm. Time: 5:00 PM Website: www.scvmusicfest.com |
Saturday, October 5
 | • SCV Music Festival - Music lovers you won't want to miss the Santa Clarita Music Festival coming Oct.5th 2013. Held on the grounds of the beautiful Valencia Country Club, this years festival will feature recording artists Gerald Albright, Paul Jackson Jr., Eric Darious, Theresa James and the Rhythm Tramps, El Javi, Jazzy Boy Jeff Harris, and more. Time: 12:00 PM Phone #: http://scvmusicfest.com/ |
 | • Rubber Ducky Festival - Start a team with family, friends, neighbors or coworkers and then join the community for a day at the races from 11am to 3pm at Bridgeport Park to watch your ducks compete for a $2,500 gift certificate grand prize! Every duck adopted helps support health care within our community. All proceeds from this event go toward patient care at SDFHC. Website: www.duckrace.com/scv |
| • Fun in the Sun Chili Cook Off - L.A. County Sheriff's Department Hosts Fun in the Sun Chili Cook Off Held from 11am to 4pm at Jack Bones Equestrian Center. Admission is $5. Website: www.pdcevents.org |
| • Paul Reiser - Self-effacingly funny and charming stand-up comedy. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac,com |
Sunday, October 6
| • Bras for a Cause - Join Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley to support local non-profit charities Circle of Hope and Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center by attending its 10th-annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser. The theme of this year's event is "Bras on Broadway." Held from 12pm to 3pm at The Oaks Grille at Tournament Player's Club (TPC), the event will feature amazing blinged-out bras representing myriad Broadway plays, along with baskets full of gift cards for personal services, meals, weekend getaways, elegant home decor and personal items.Tickets are $65 and include delicious food, a complimentary beverage from the full-service bar and Broadway-style entertainment. Website: www.siscv.com |
Monday, October 7 to Thursday, October 31
 | • Brighton Beauty Gives Back - Through October 31, Brighton will donate $5 from each beautiful $60 Power of Pink bracelet to worthy charities. Over the years, over $4,750,000 has been donated to breast cancer charities that are working every day to save lives. The bracelet, available at Cobblestone Cottage, is fashionable year round - and with your purchase, Cobblestone Cottage will also contribute $5 locally to the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center. Phone #: 253-0209 |
Friday, October 11
 | • Five Women wearing the Same Dress - Five bridesmaids joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny celebration of women's spirit. Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
| • SCV Chamber of Commerce Hosts SCV Taste of Expo - Local restaurants will be providing tasty treats and vintage wines for just $25. This adult-only event is from 5 pm to 9 pm on Main Street in Old Town Newhall. Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
Saturday, October 12
 | • Free Landscaping Classes from CLWA - October 12 A Shady Deal: Trees for the SCV Landscape
Castaic Lake Water Agency offers a free gardening and landscaping class each month. You'll learn from horticulture experts who have intimate knowledge of Santa Clarita's weather, soil content and SCV-friendly plants. Put these in the calendar now from 9 a.m. to noon, then make your way to the CLWA above Central Park. Phone #: 513-1230 |
| • Mothers Fighting for Others Hosts Masquerade Calendar Ball - Support this non-profit organization that funds an all-girls home in Kenya, Africa. Event is from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm at a local residence. Time: 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM Website: www.mffo.org |
| • YMCA Harvest Fest Trick-or-treat - Santa Clarita Family YMCA Harvest Fest
Trick-or-treat, learn how to dance The Thriller, show off your best costume, get your face painted and enjoy chili from competitors in the chili cook off. From 4pm to 7pm at YMCA. Phone #: 253-3593 |
Sunday, October 13
 | • Kid Expo 2013 - Child & Family Center Hosts Kid Expo 2013. Enjoy arts, crafts, shows, cartoon character appearances, karate, dance exhibitions and games from 11am to 4pm at Golden Valley High School. Children are free. Adults are $3. Website: www.childfamilycenter.org |
| • Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair - Held from 11am to 4pm at William S. Hart Park, this pet fair will have 70 pet-related vendors, low cost vaccine clinic, shows, pets for adoption and, of course, yummy people food. Website: www.bowwowsandmeows.org |
Thursday, October 17
| • SENSES - Kick off your weekend on Main Street during its monthly block party. Enjoy live bands, food truck eats, delicious drinks and fun activities from 7 pm to 11 pm. Admission is free to guests of all ages. Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM Website: www.thursdaysatnewhall.com |
Friday, October 18
 | • The Magical World of Paella - The Spice in Life (Newhall) for a Taste Demo Class featuring Chef Coreen Peralta as she introduces us to that magical world of Paella from 11a - 1:30pm. Call to RSVP. Time: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM Phone #: 290-2700 Website: www.thespiceinlife.com |
Friday, October 18 to Saturday, October 26
 | • Cheaper by the Dozen - The Master's College Theatre Arts Program Presents "Cheaper by the Dozen" Everyone knows that the best things in life come cheaper by the dozen. For the Gilbreth family, this means children! That means 12 times the love, 12 times the heart and 12 times the hilarity. Based on the much loved book by Frank Gilbreth and Earnestine Gilbreth Cary, this classic founded-on-fact story shows the depth of familial love and loyalty. Showing at the TMC Recital Hall on Fridays and Saturdays with evening shows at 8pm and Saturday matinees at 2:30pm.
Phone #: 362-2255 Website: www.masters.edu/theatre |
Saturday, October 19
 | • Culinary Trip around the World Class - Join Katie Kevey David at The Spice in Life (Newhall) for a Taste Demo Class from 1 - 3:30pm. Your first stop: Morocco, featuring a chicken dish with 3 sides! Call to RSVP. 290-2700 Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Phone #: 290-2700 Website: www.thespiceinlife.com |
 | • Halloween Fondant - Want to learn how to make your own professional-looking Halloween party treats? Clarice's is hosting convenient evening classes for folks ages 16 and up. A few spots are still available - Call today! Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Phone #: 259-0352 |
 | • Underwater Pumpkin Carving - Watch official pumpkin carvers in scuba gear carve a masterpiece underwater and be there to judge the best pumpkins. Event begins at 6pm at the Aquatics Center located at 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway. Website: www.santa-clarita.com |
| • SCV Chamber of Commerce Hosts SCV Community Expo - From noon to 9 pm on Main Street in Old Town Newhall, SCV Chamber is putting on the ultimate meet-and-greet event for all things SCV. Time: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Phone #: 702-6977 |
| • Valencia Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes - Support the American Diabetes Association with their annual Valencia Step Out Walk at Mann Biomedical Park.
Website: www.diabetes.org/valencia |
Sunday, October 20
 | • Learn to make Czech Side Dishes - Wow your friends and family at your next get together with one of these Czech side dishes right from my grandma's cook book. - By Radovana Vanek at The Spice in Life (Newhall) for a Taste Demo Class from 1 - 3:30pm. 3 sides will be made to bring old world charm to any table! Call to RSVP. Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Phone #: 290-2700 Website: www.thespiceinlife.com |
| • The Wine Affair: Sip, Stroll & Savor the Sounds - Soroptimist International of the Greater Santa Clarita Valley Host "The Wine Affair: Sip, Stroll & Savor the Sounds" Website: www.sigscv.org |
Tuesday, October 22
 | • Introductory to Pickling - Introductory to Pickling - By Kathy Howe at The Spice in Life (Newhall) for a Hands On Demo Class. Call to RSVP. Time: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM Phone #: 290-2700 Website: www.thespiceinlife.com |
 | • Topsy Turvy Buttercream - Want to learn how to make your own professional-looking Halloween party treats? Clarice's is hosting convenient evening classes for folks ages 16 and up. A few spots are still available - Call today! Phone #: 259-0352 |
Wednesday, October 23
 | • Intro to Vegetarian Cuisine - Join Katie Levey David at The Spice in Life (Newhall) for a Intro to Vegetarian Cuisine Taste/Demo Class. You will sample Lasagna and Chili during this course that introduces our Vegetarian classes - each month will feature two new dishes. Call to RSVP. Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Phone #: 290-2700 Website: www.thespiceinlife.com |
 | • Stocking the perfect Pantry - Join Katie Levey David at The Spice in Life (Newhall) for a Lecture/Demo Class. You'll learn How to stock , organize and rotate the most productive pantry and What type of containers to use for storing to insure freshness. Call to RSVP.
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Phone #: 290-2700 Website: www.thespiceinlife.com |
Thursday, October 24
 | • Clink! A Unique Beer Tasting Experience - The Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Guild invites the community to "Clink! A Unique Beer Tasting Experience". The mid-week fundraiser will be held at Wolf Creek Brewery's new tasting room and brewing facility in the Mann Biomedical Park in the Valencia Industrial Center. Held from 6:00pm until 9:00pm, the event will immerse its guests in a journey of tastes including hand crafted local brews paired with culinary creations by Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewery. An opportunity drawing and silent auction will provide guests an avenue to contribute to their local hospital in exchange for goods and services at local restaurants, spas, golf clubs, and more. Tickets are $60 Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Website: www.ClinkSCV.com |
Friday, October 25
 | • The Sounds of Big Band Jazz - Local artist and music store owner Lee Lowe will be drumming; Dirk Fischer and many more will also perform. Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Saturday, October 26
 | • Henry & Mudge - Based on a best-selling children's series by Cynthia Rylant, this charming musical is about Henry and a 182-pound canine, Mudge. Website: www.canyonspac.com |
 | • Halloween at the Castle - This free all-family event, held from 3pm to 8pm at Real Life Church (23841 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia), offers fun, Medieval castle-themed activities such as a Jousting Event, Aerial Act, Archery Skills Test, King's Court and Knight Training photo ops and (lots of) candy at the outdoor Trunk or Treat and indoor Town Hall areas. Decidedly-unscary FREE offsite parking is available.
Time: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Website: www.reallifechurch.org/halloween |
| • Bark for Life - The American Cancer Society Bark for Life honors the caregiving qualities of canine companions and is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. By supporting Bark for Life, you help the American Cancer Society save lives and help us move closer to a world with less cancer and more birthdays. The event is held at West Creek Park in Valencia from 8am to 12pm.
Bring your best canine friends for a fun-filled day starting with a walk, and then continuing with demos, contests, games and more. Please note: All dogs must be on a leash, have current rabies immunization, and be at least 6 months old. Website: www.scvbark.org |
| • Light the Night Walk - Festivities will begin at 5pm with food trucks and music. The walk is from 7pm to 9pm. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk funds therapies and treatment advances for blood cancer patients. Held at Bridgeport Park. Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Website: www.lightthenight.org |
| • Mom's Club Canyon Country Stuffed Animal Drive - at Fair Oaks Ranch Park during their Open House starting at 10am. A stuffed animal
drive is a great way to help children in your own community who could really use the comfort during traumatic and emotional situations. It is a free way that your community can work together to help others and also it is helping our planet by recycling stuffed animals that are in wonderful condition and shouldn't be thrown away. If you are interested in MOMS club, please email momsclubccsouth@yahoo.com or you can call (661)554-7268. Time: 10:00 AM Website: www.momsclubccsouth@yahoo.com |
Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, October 27
| • Santa Clarita Street Fair - Discover an incredible marketplace of vendors teeming with arts, crafts, jewelry, fashionable attire, home dA©cor, and more featuring unique and one-of-a-kind items. You can enjoy lunch at one of the many gourmet food trucks, and on Sundays, take part in the Certified Farmera€™s Market which is just across the street! Open Saturdays 9am-5pm; Sundays 8am-3pm Website: www.santaclaritastreetfair.com |
| • Santa Clarita Street Fair - Discover an incredible marketplace of vendors teeming with arts, crafts, jewelry, fashionable attire, home decor, and more featuring unique and one-of-a-kind items. You can enjoy lunch at one of the many gourmet food trucks, and on Sundays, take part in the Certified Farmer's Market, which is just across the street! Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Website: www.santaclaritastreetfair.com |
Sunday, October 27
 | • Hummus - the snack for all ages! - Join Radovana at The Spice in Life (Newhall) for a Introduction to Hummus Class Taste/Demo Class. You will start with a traditional version and spice it up in 4 different directions. Call to RSVP.
Phone #: 290-2700 Website: www.thespiceinlife.com |
| • 5K Run/Walk Against Hunger & 1K Kids Run - 20th Annual 5K Run/Walk Against Hunger & 1K Kids Run Participate in these runs to benefit the SCV Food Pantry. The run will begin on Newhall Avenue and Dalby Drive at 7am. Admission varies with age. Website: www.scvfoodpantry.org |
Tuesday, October 29
 | • The White Stage - The Santa Clarita Wedding & Event Professionals offer you the Do's and Don'ts for your wedding, including How to avoid the Common Mistakes that can Devastate your Wedding. Let them use their hundreds of years combined experience to help you make your day the best day ever. Event includes refreshments and prizes. Held at Hyatt Regency Valencia; $20 attendee and guest. RSVP Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 215.2585 Website: www.scvweddingsandevents.com |
 | • Espiritu y Alma - Embrace Latin American music in its modern and classical settings. Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Wednesday, October 30
 | • Halloween Haunted House - The Oaks Grille at Tournament Players Club (TPC) Valencia presents their Halloween Haunted House featuring Costume Contests & Dinner Buffet
Adults $27 | Children 6 to 12 $16 | Children 5 & Under $5 Reservations required. Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Phone #: 288-1995, extension 104 |
 | • Trunk or Treat - Valencia United Methodist Church Hosts "Trunk or Treat", (25718 McBean Parkway, Valencia) shares safe family fun, candy and games for kids who are in sixth grade or younger. Be sweet! VUMC requests that the kiddos don non-scary costumes. This event is free. Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Phone #: 255-1301 |
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