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Fri., Aug. 1, 8, 15, 6 p.m. — 11th Annual Summer Concert Series. Join your neighbors and friends at the Valencia Marketplace for Doc Rocket, The Bruce Brothers and The Red Elvises.
Fri., Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 7 p.m. — Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concerts. Entertainment for the entire family now in its 10th year. Great music, food and beverages as well as many activities for the kids. Located outside the Hyatt Valencia. 661-290-2911
Fri., Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 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
Fri., Aug. 1, 2, 8 p.m. — HurlyBurly. The Repertory East Playhouse continues its “81 Series” with HurlyBurly, a riveting dark comedy which chronicles the non-events in the lives of a group of fast talking, narcissistic, L.A. based professionals, nose deep in the decadent, perverted, cocaine laden culture that is Hollywood. This is a limited engagement performance running through August 2. 661-288-000 www.repeastplayhouse.org
Sat., Aug. 2, 3 p.m. — Hollywood at Hart. William S. Hart and the Western Lights, camera, action! Put on your cowboy hat and come hear about famed silent film star, William S. Hart, in the comfort of his own ranch. Learn about early Hollywood and the impact Hart made on western films with lecturer Beth Werling, Collections Manager at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Reservations are preferred and can be made by calling the William S. Hart Museum. Located in Hart Hall. 661-254-4584 www.hartmuseum.org
Sat., Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 7 p.m. — Concerts in the Park. The Summer Concerts in the Park continue on August 2 with Durell Coleman Soul Review on stage at Central Park. August 9 will feature The Craze and Ken O’Malley & the Twilight Lords will play on August 16. Queen Nation will finish Concerts in the Park on August 23. 661-259-2489 www.santa-clarita.com
Mon., Aug. 4, 10 a.m. — 5th Annual B&GC Golf Tournament. Boys & Girls Club Classic Golf Tournament Sponsored by Keyes Lexus of Valencia. Located at the Valencia Country Club. 661-254-3063 www.scvboysandgirlsclub.org
Mon., Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 6:30 p.m. — DivorceCare/DivorceCare 4 Kids. DivorceCare is a special weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand what you are experiencing. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. DivorceCare 4 Kids is a special place for kids ages 5-12 to find help and healing. At our weekly DC4K group, kids make friends with other kids who understand what it feels like when parents get divorced. Located at Valencia Hills Community Church, 25060 Avenue Stanford, Suite #160, Valencia. 661-775-1885 www.valenciahills.com
Tues., Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m. — Empowerment Workship “Oh C’Mon Get Real.” The purpose of this four-week workshop is to get real and face what is limiting your joy and freedom in your life. You will gain a new perspective and realize that anything is possible through this simple process to reignite your passion, joy and sense of empowerment. Located at Moment Connections, 22916 Lyons Avenue, Suite 202. Contact Kimberly Barclay. 661-964-9203 www.momentconnections.com
Tues., Aug. 5, 7 p.m. — Westfield Valencia Town Center Rockin’ Summer Nights. Westfield Town Center is once again home of the best fun in the SCV during the summer workweek. This year we are giving you the chance to see the hottest acts in town! 661-287-9050
Wed., Aug. 6, 11:30 a.m. — Lunch & Learn. Enjoy a light lunch while you listen to a local business woman tell you how she overcame the odds to succeed! Located 28065 Avenue Stanford, Valencia. Contact Jane Bettencourt-Soto. 661-702-8712 www.bettyfersusonfoundation.org
Thurs., Aug. 7, 6 p.m. — Game Lounge. Videogames, board games, movies, prizes, and food. Cool times for teens in grades 6 – 12. FREE! Located at the Newhall Library, 22704 W. 9th Street. Contact Paula Hock. 661-259-0750 www.colapublib.org
Thurs., Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 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
Sat., Aug. 9, 10:30 p.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., Aug. 9, 1 p.m. — R.E.A.D to a Dog. The Dogs are Here at Valencia Library! Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Each child will be given 15 minutes to read with and meet a Paws 4 Healing dog. Availability is first come, first served to children in grades K-8th. For more information, please contact the Valencia Library. 661-259-8942 www.colapublib.org
Sat., Aug. 9, 23, 11 a.m. — SCValleyMommies Storytime. SCValleyMommies.com members and their children meet at a public area for stories to be read to our children. www.SCValleyMommies.com
Sun, August 10, 1 p.m. — Intro to Yoga Workshop. Learn how yoga can benefit your mind, body and soul. For $45 you’ll receive a two-hour intro plus one week of yoga at the beautiful Just Breathe Yoga Center located at 25044 Peachland Ave. #106. We have well trained teachers, 20 weekly classes to choose from and special events monthly. Contact Dani for more information. 661-284-2804 www.justbreatheyogacenter.com
Tues., Aug. 12, 7 p.m. — Time Management Workshop by Liz Hodson. The Family Day Care Association sponsors this workshop that everyone can use, skills to help with Time Management! Child care providers and advocates are invited to attend. Located at New Apostolic Church, Bouquet Canyon, Saugus. Contact Mary Gregory. 661-263-2774 angelfire.com/ok3/familydaycareassoc
Wed., Aug. 13, 7 p.m. — Spirited Political Conversations. Who says you cannot find anyone to talk about politics after you leave the classroom? This happens every second Wednesday of the month at L.B. Mulligans Restaurant in Valencia running through the 2008 Federal Election Day. Meet other progressive-thinking SCV Valleyites in a relaxed setting. No agendas, no rules, and no dues. You do not need to be a policy expert and this is not a book club. Just come, learn or educate your peers, trade jokes, vent frustration and hang out. Hosted by Michael Cruz and Bill Bailey. Located at Mulligans, 25848 Tournament Road, Valencia. www.drinkingliberally.org
Thurs., Aug. 14, 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
Thurs., Aug. 14, 9 a.m. — MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Sign-ups. Fall 2008 registration for MOPS group at Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copperhill Drive, Valencia. Contact Dawn Hammer. 661-296-8737 www.gracebaptist.org
Thurs., Aug. 14, 7 p.m. — SCVSingles Event. Over 1,000 singles have joined us and the chances of meeting that special someone grows each month. What are you waiting for! Join us for our next evening of fun, games and socializing. Cost: free. Happy hour prices for all appetizers and drinks! Looking forward to meeting you, so see you there! Located at New Moon, 28281 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia. 661-257-4321
Sat., Aug. 16, 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, at the top of the driveway above Central Park. For more information contact Karen Denkinge. 661-513-1230 www.clwa.org
Sat., Aug. 16, 6 p.m. — The Painted Turtle at Tournament Players Club. Spend a relaxing summer evening enjoying friends, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, music and beautiful surroundings while supporting The Painted Turtle, a Hole in the Wall camp for kids. Located at Tournament Players Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia. Contact Amanda Johnson. 310-451-1353 ex. 101 www.thepaintedturtle.com
Tues., Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m. — Mes Amies Monthly Meeting. The guest speaker for this evening is Betty Ferguson Foundation’s Woman of Honor 2008, Liz Seipel. If you have not met Liz Seipel, this is your opportunity to get to know this amazing woman. Located 28065 Avenue Stanford, Valencia. Contact Jane Bettencourt-Soto. 661-702-8712 www.bettyfergusonfoundation.org
Sat., Aug. 23, 5:30 p.m. — Carousel Ranch’s Heart of the West. Carousel Ranch’s 12th Annual Dinner, Auction, Casino & Children’s Demonstration. Located at Blomgren Family Ranch, 15142 W. Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita. Contact Carousel Ranch. 661-268-8010 www.carouselranch.org
Fri., Aug 29, 5:30 p.m. – Or Emet Open House and Israeli Café followed by Family Shabbat Service
Sat., Aug. 30, 5 p.m. — OTNA’s, The Silver Horseshoe Saloon. An evening of fun and games and dinner, under the summer moon at the Golden Oak Ranch. Located 19281 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall. Contact Suzie Szabo. 661-253-0730 www.otna.info
Sat., Aug. 30, 11 a.m. — L.A. Sherriff’s Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-off. Sponsored by L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, Pitchess Detention Center to Support Special Olympics, Santa Clarita Valley and Heads Up Horse Therapy. Located at Jack Bones Equestrian Center 29330 The Old Road, Castaic. Contact Sergeant Gerri McCorkle. 661-295-8805 glmccork@lasd.org