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Wed., July 2, 12:30 p.m. — La Leche League of SCV Park Playdate. All ages are welcome! Next park location will be Valencia Meadows Park on Fedala in Valencia. Remember your water and sunscreen! In case of inclement weather, there will be no play date. If you have any questions, please contact Karena. 661-251-0304 www.geocities.com/lllofscv/
Thurs., July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 7:30 p.m. — Morning Meditation. Dr. Elena Electra Michaels will be facilitating Meditation and Class every Thursday evening. Meditation, chanting, ancient mystical teachings, and secrets of mastering one’s life will be covered. Arrive early for a prompt start time! This is a non-denominational, spiritual, personal growth class. Fee is $10 (no checks, please) paid at the door. Located at 24509 Walnut Street, Suite 104 in Newhall. Reservations are required so please call in advance. 661-250-4350
Fri., July 4, 11, 18, 25, (no concert July 4) 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. — Jazz and Blues Concert Series. This year’s series began in June and will run consecutively for 12 weeks through September 5. Hours for the concert will begin at 7 p.m. and play until 9:30 p.m. The events will take place on the Town Center Drive adjacent to the Hyatt Valencia. 661-290-2911
Fri., July 4, 11, 18, 25, 7:30 p.m. — Meditation Series. Establish peace and harmony from within through authentic meditation instruction. Includes breathing techniques, guided imagery, stillness and silent meditation and more. Located at Just Breathe Yoga Studio. 661-284-2804
Sat., July 5, 12, 19, 26, 7 p.m. — Concerts in the Park. The Summer Concerts in the Park are ready to begin with the Santa Clarita Symphony on the stage at Central Park. July 12 will feature No Duh, Bonne Musique Zydeco or other Cajun will play on July 19 and finish out the month with Hollywood U2 on July 26. 661-259-2489 www.santa-clarita.com
Thurs., July 10, 7 p.m. — Quilt Guild Meeting. Guild auction: fabric, quilt tops, quilts, orphan blocks, quilting notions, etc. General meetings are the second Thursday of each month. Annual dues are $25 ($22 for 55 and older). Guest attendance is free this month. The Meetings are held at Santa Clarita Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus. Contact Adva Price for more information. 661-298-1385 www.scvquiltguild.org
Fri., July 11-13, — Lake Cachuma Family Camp. The City of Santa Clarita is inviting families to sign up for the 14th Annual Lake Cachuma Family Camp. The cost for the weekend long event is $169 per family for City residents, $185 per family for non-city residents. For more information, contact Jennifer Lindstrom. 661-284-1465
Sat., July 12, 10:30 a.m. — SCV Fibromyalgia Support Group. A local support group dedicated to providing information, education and compassion to those affected by fibromyalgia and related conditions. All are welcome! Just show up or call for information (evenings before 8 p.m., please). Karen 661-259-8279 or Laurie 661-724-1961. Located at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street in Newhall. www.scvfibrosupportgroup.com
Sat., July 12, 7:30 p.m. — Music in the Mansion. Experience a summer evening of music! Listen to the talents of Convivia as they perform a survey of musical pieces in the warm elegance of the Hart Mansion. Guests will be enthralled with the classical music from the Renaissance through the 21st century, including sacred music, madrigals, folk songs, and spirituals. Ticket reservations are required. For more information and ticket reservations, please call the William S. Hart Museum. 661-254-4584 www.hartmuseum.org
Sun., July 13, 20, 6 p.m. — Tour de France Pizza Party. Come join the Tour de France Pizza Party at Red Brick Pizza, located on 25343 Wayne Mills Place in Valencia. Enjoy pizza and fun raffle prizes. Raffle tickets are $10 per ticket and all proceeds will benefit the Tom Bolewski Special Needs Trust. Visit www.tomsrecovery.com and download a flyer for the event.
Mon., July 14, 7 a.m. — Child & Family Center’s Golf Tournament. The annual Golf Tournament raises money for the Child & Family Center, a non-profit organization that helps children who have emotional and behavioral problems. Located at Valencia Country Club. Contact Cheryl Jones. 661-255-6847, ext 3018 www.childfamilycenter.org
Thurs., July 17, 7 p.m. — Grief Counseling Presentation. A free community presentation on working through grief and loss, the completion process and learning to risk in relationships again will take place at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd. in Santa Clarita. The presentation will be conducted by Jeff Zhorne, Certified Grief Counselor and director of The Grief Program in Santa Clarita for the past 12 years. 661-733-0692.
Sat., July 19, 9 a.m. — Free Landscape Education Class. This class will feature Landscape Design and Principles, Located at the Castaic Lake Water Agency, 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road, located at the top of the driveway above Central Park. For more information contact Karen Denkinge. 661-513-1230 www.clwa.org
Sat., July 19, 5 p.m. — Roshambo Tournament. Be a part of an event like no other! Join hundreds of people in the largest Roshambo (Rock, Paper, and Scissors) Tournament ever held in the Santa Clarita Valley and all for a good cause, the youth programs of the Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA. Earn prizes, enjoy some food and dress up for this wacky event! Located at the Santa Clarita Activities Center. Contact Chris Clark for more information. 661-253-3593 www.theroshambo.com

Thurs., July 24, 3 p.m. — Project Morph. Your mission: Create a T-shirt that reflects your unique style. Free materials! Free food! Free prizes! Cool prizes for the best designs! For teens in grades six through 12. Located at the Newhall Library, 22704 W. 9th Street in Newhall. Contact Paula Hock for more information. 661-259-0750 www.colapublib.org
Thurs., July 24, 7 p.m. — Democratic Alliance for Action. Santa Clarita’s Democratic Alliance for Action (DAA) hosts its monthly meetings at on the fourth Thursday of every month at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24504 1/2 Lyons Avenue in Newhall. All Democrats are welcome. 661-877-2775.
Sat., July 26, 9 a.m. — SCV Shred Day. As part of the City/Sheriff Public Safety campaign, and in the interest of preventing identity theft, a free Shred day will be held whereby residents may bring up to five boxes of documents to be shredded at no charge. Located at the SCV Sheriffs Department on Valencia and Magic Mtn Pkwy. Contact Sgt AJ Rotella for more information. 661-255-1121 www.scvsheriff.com
Sat., July 26, 2 p.m. — SCVHS History of Native Americans of the Santa Clarita Valley. Expert on local Native Americans to speak on the first inhabitants in the Santa Clarita Valley. Dr. John Johnson will discuss the history of the Tataviam and neighboring Native Americans of Southern California. Location at the College of the Canyons Valencia Campus, Mentry Hall, Room 318. For more information contact: Pat Saletore. 661-254-1275 www.scvhs.org
Sat., July 26, 6 p.m. — 4th Annual Debbie Templeton/BMCF Poker Tournament. For only $125, this fun and exciting event will allow players to enjoy food and drinks in a true poker room atmosphere with professional dealers, tables and tournament directors – all while contributing to two worthy causes. Located at the City of Santa Clarita Activities Center, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway. Contact Ryan Drake for more information. 661-313-5858 www.bmcf.net/poker
Mon., July 28, 8 a.m. — Domestic Violence Center of SCV Golf Tournament. Join the Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley at Robinson Ranch for their annual Golf Tournament. For more information please contact Stacie House. 661-810-9874 www.dvcsantaclarita.com/events
