If you missed out on the October 2008 events and want to know what you have missed click on the read more button thank you! Wed., Oct. 1, 10 a.m. — Or Emet 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Service. Or Emet 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Service. Please contact Or Emet for tickets. Located at 24901 Orchard Village Road. 661-253-0596 www.oremetscv.org
Thurs., Oct. 2, 8 a.m. — Loose Goose Golf Classic. Golfers tee off in a shotgun start at the Loose Goose Golf Classic. Proceeds benefit the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund. Location to be announced. 661-799-WINE, www.loosegoosewinefestival.com
Thurs., Oct. 2, 8:30 a.m. — VIA/JA Connecting to Success. Sixth Annual VIA/JA Connecting to Success Event – Day One of the 2008-09 Program. Located at Grace Baptist Church. Call or email for more information. 661-294-8088 kathy@via.org
Thurs., Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 8:30 a.m. — Business Network International. The Platinum Chapter of Business Network International (BNI) looking for dynamic business people to join. Email marie@cornerstonelender.com or call for information. 626-792-2234
Thurs., Oct. 2, 7 p.m. — An Evening of Inspiration. LETMESAIL is planning an “Evening of Inspiration” at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center. It will feature a truly inspiring motivational speaker, Patrick Henry Hughes. Located at College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road. 661-702-8555 www.letmesail.org
Thurs., Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 7:30 p.m. — Meditation. Dr. Elena Electra Michaels will be facilitating Meditation and Class every Thursday evening. This is a non-denominational, spiritual, personal growth class. Located at 24509 Walnut Street, Suite 104 in Newhall. Reservations are required so please call in advance. 661 250-4350
Fri., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. — Golden Goose Gala. A V.I.P. reserve-tasting, black-tie dinner event offers the very finest in gourmet cuisine, “best of the best” wine ions, and live entertainment at the Golden Goose Gala. 661-799-WINE, www.loosegoosewinefestival.com .
Fri. & Sat, Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 8 p.m. — Of Mice and Men. The REP and The City of Santa Clarita present Of Mice and Men The Repertory East Playhouse. The Repertory East Playhouse is located at 24266 Main Street in Newhall. 661-288-0000 www.repeastplayhouse.org
Sat., Oct. 4, 2 p.m. — The Tweaksters. Two talented performing artists whose quirky take on the world blends balletic feats, precision juggling, acrobatics and creative choreography with odd objects. Located at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. 661-362-5304 www.canyonpac.edu
Sat. & Sun., Oct. 4-5, 5 p.m. (Saturday) & 1 p.m. (Sunday) — Loose Goose Wine Festival After Dark. Captivate your senses as Southern California’s largest wine event, the Loose Goose Wine Festival, returns to the Santa Clarita Valley for its fourth edition. Main festival event in Bridgeport Park. 661-799-WINE www.loosegoosewinefestival.com
Sat., Oct. 4, 5:30 p.m. — Blue Star Mothers Blue Jean Ball. 100 percent of proceeds go to troops and veterans for comfort packages. They will also be buying a pool table for Veteran’s Hospital. Located at the Agua Dulce Vineyards. 661-299-1451 www.scvbluestarmothers.org
Sun., Oct. 5, 8 a.m. — Kiwanis Six Flags Magic Mountain 5K Run. 17th Annual 5K through Six Flags Park in Valencia. Each participant receives a pass to the park and free parking for the day! Will benefit SCV Senior Center & Kiwanis charities. Located at Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy in Santa Clarita. 661-259-5353 www.active.com
Sun., Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, 11 a.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
Tues., Oct. 7, 8:30 p.m. — Men of Harmony. If you would like to sing along, hum along or just listen, you are invited to join the Men of Harmony chorus when they meet for informal harmonizing after their regular Tuesday evening rehearsal. The ‘guys who love to sing’ meet at Pizza Hut, located 23430 Lyons Avenue in Newhall. The singing is free, not so the Pizza. Call Bill for joining us regularly or for more information. 661-424-9009 scvMenofHarmony.com
Wed., Oct. 8, 11 a.m. — Job and Career Fair. Are you looking for a job? Then you will want to stop by College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus Job & Career Fair. Located at 17200 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country. 661-362-3286 www.canyons.edu/offices/careercenter/
Wed., Oct. 8, 6:45 p.m. — Or Emet Kol Nidre Service. Or Emet Kol Nidre Service. Please contact Or Emet for tickets. Located at 24901 Orchard Village Road in Valencia. 661-253-0596 www.oremetscv.org
Thurs., Oct. 9, 10 a.m. — Or Emet Yom Kippur Service. Or Emet Yom Kippur Service. Please contact Or Emet for tickets. Located at 24901 Orchard Village Road in Valencia. 661-253-0596 www.oremetscv.org
Thurs., Oct. 9, 7 p.m. — An Evening with Susan Egan. Journey back to the cabaret-style night clubs of the 20s and 30s. Located at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. 661-362-5304 www.canyonspac.com
Fri.-Sun., Oct. 10-12, 5 p.m. — SCV Chamber Home & Business Expo. The SCV Chamber Home & Business Expo is a trade show with over 100 vendors showcasing their businesses. Located at College of the Canyons 26455 N. Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. 661-702-6977 www.scvchamber.com
Fri., Oct. 10, 8 p.m. — Sierra Hillbillies Club Square Dance. The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance club holds a dance on the second Friday of every month. Located at Santa Clarita Senior Center, 22900 Market Avenue in Newhall. 661-250-8828 www.sierrahillbillies.org
Sat., Oct. 11, 7 a.m. — Rose Show. The Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society will host its 15th Annual Rose Show themed “Wild West Roses” at the William S. Hart Park, 24151 San Fernando Road in Newhall. The show will be located in Hart Hall. 661-296-5033 www.scvrs.homestead.com
Sun., Oct. 12, 8 a.m. — Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes. Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes is the signature fundraising event of the American Diabetes Association. Located at Bridgeport Park on Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia. 661-295-0081 www.diabetes.org/stepout
Sun., Oct. 12, 11 a.m. — 8th Annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair. Come visit over 70 vendors of pet related supplies and services: entertainment, shows, Kidz Zone, animal photographers, delicious food court, our famous “Fun Dog Show”, raffle, freebies, low cost vaccine clinic. Pets are welcome, on leashes of course! 661-297-5961 www.BowWowsAndMeows.org
Thurs., Oct. 16, 6 p.m. — Santa Clarita Symphony Bon Appetit. Enjoy a five-course dinner and wine pairing along with a live baroque quartet, featuring Alan Vogel, internationally acclaimed oboist. Located at Robinson Ranch Golf Club. 661-305-3195 www.scsymphony.com
Fri., Oct. 17-19, 24-26, 8 p.m. — COC Theatre Presents: South Pacific. The dazzling Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Located at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. 661-362-5304 www.canyonspac.com
Fri., Oct. 18, 10 a.m. — Rubber Ducky Regatta. Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc.’s 6th annual Rubber Ducky Regatta. Proceeds will benefit non-profit Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc., which provides health care to underinsured and uninsured patients in the Santa Clarita Valley. Located at Castaic Lake, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive. 661-257-2339, ext. 302 www.sdfhc.org
Sat., Oct. 18, 7 p.m. — Santa Clarita Master Chorale. The Santa Clarita Master Chorale is pleased to present the world-acclaimed Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers for its annual “Friends of the Santa Clarita Master Chorale” fund-raiser concert at Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway in Valencia. Tickets are available on-line at. Admission includes reception following. 661-254-8886 www.scmasterchorale.org
Sat., Oct. 18, 10 a.m. — Heritage Haunt Pumpking Festival. Fun for families and all ages. At Hart Park there will be pumpkin carving contest, play jumpers, bug shows, and animal shows. Everything is free to the public! Located at Heritage Junction & Hart Park. www.scvhaunt.com
Sat., Oct. 18, 10 a.m. — Environmental Science Fair. College of the Canyons will host an Environmental Science Fair for 6th through 12th graders from participating SCV schools. Located at College of the Canyons Valencia Campus – Student Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road. 661-362-3260 or Email: michael.joslin@canyons.edu
Sun., Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m. — Breakfast with the Gibbons Fundraiser. Please join us for a special event at the Gibbon Conservation Center that will include a guided tour of the largest group of gibbons in the Western Hemisphere, a vegan breakfast, huge “yard sale”, gift shop, and question and answer session with founder Alan Mootnick. All proceeds benefit gibbons. We are raising funds to move our facility to a bigger and better location. Located at 19100 Esguerra Road in Santa Clarita. 661-296-2737 www.gibboncenter.org
Sun., Oct. 19, 11 a.m. — Child & Family Center’s Kid Expo. The 6th Annual Kid Expo is a fun family event where guests can attend for free and check out 100 plus booths of businesses showcasing kid-targeted products and services. Located at Golden Valley High School. 661-255-6847, ext 3018 www.childfamilycenter.org
Sun., Oct. 19, 1 p.m. — Wine Walk. Soroptimist International of Greater SCV walk, shop and drink wine at participating business along Town Center Drive. Contact Sheryl Geraci for more information. 661-877-5544 or Email: Sheryl@scvleasing.com .
Fri., Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m. — ADPROS Luncheon. ADPROS features legendary branding designer Mike Salisbury, the creator of such legendary brands as Joe Camel, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and Levi’s 501 jeans. He will be the featured keynote speaker at the Advertising Professionals of North Los Angeles (ADPROS) luncheon to be held at the Tournament Players Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane in Valencia. RSVP by Thursday, October 16 to Gerhard Runken at 818-257-4504 or via email at events@adprosla.com . 818-257-4504 www.adprosla.com
Sat., Oct. 25, 8 a.m. — Make A Difference Day. Make A Difference Day is a national day of helping others. Various locations. Contact Hands On Santa Clarita for more information. 661-294-2573 www.VolunteerInSCV.org
Sat., Oct. 25, 9 a.m. — Healthy Women’s Day. Free Health Screenings for uninsured, underinsured and high deductible women presented by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley and the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers. Located at the Boys and Girls Club Canyon Country and Sierra Vista Junior High School.
Sat., Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m. — Library Associates Wine Tasting. The Library Associates Wine tasting – “In Good Taste Series” Sparkling Wines from around the world- presentation by John Bauccio. Delicious appetizers by the Culinary Arts Program. Located at College of the Canyons Library – Valencia Campus. 661-362-3737 www.canyons.edu
Sat., Oct. 25, 7 p.m. — BBC Costume Party Extravaganza 2008. Only the most fun Costume Party in The SCV! Enjoy Food, dancing, photos, contests and a surprise guest. Call for your Tickets Today! Located at The Embassy Suites in Valencia. 661-294-5290 www.scv-bbc.com
Sun., Oct. 26, 7 a.m. — 15th Annual 5K Run Against Hunger. The 15th Annual Run Against Hunger to benefit The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry. Located at Newhall Park on the Corner of Newhall Avenue and Dalby Drive.
Sun., Oct. 26, 11 a.m. — 19th Annual Haunted Jailhouse. A Hauntingly Fun Event in the Sheriff’s Station Jail. The jail is turned into a scary place and the parking lot is transformed into a carnival, complete with game booths from non-profit agencies. Located at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, 23740 Magic Mountain Pkwy. 661-799-5159 www.scvsheriff.com
Sun., Oct. 26, 10 a.m. — Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Fashion Show. Bob Fosse and jazzy Broadway numbers are the theme of this year’s annual fashion show, “Fashion…and All That Jazz”. Located at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. 661-253-8082 www.henrymayo.com