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Fri.-Sun., May 1-3, 8 p.m. — EVE-Olution. Whether you're a working mom, a stay-at-home mom, or just someone who's got a mom, this is the show for you. This is a show that tackles the good, the bad, and the utterly unpredictable of the toughest profession in the world. Located at the Repertory East Playhouse 24266 Main Street in Newhall. 661-288-0000 www.repeastplayhouse.org
Sun., May 2, 8:30 a.m. — Dog Vaccination Clinic. Low cost vaccination clinic for dogs. Dog license renewals and free micro-chipping also available. Located at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. 661-286-4193 jkillian@santa-clarita.com
Sat., May 2, 5:30 p.m. — Cowboy Nights Inaugural Football Hall of Fame Inductions. The inductions include the Brent Parkinson class of 1985, Nate Longshore class of 2004 as well as Coach Harry Welch’s 1982 to 1993 as well as 2001 to 2006 seasons. The night will feature a live and silent auction, dinner, dancing and entertainment. Located at the Sand Canyon Home of Karen and Norb Moniz. 661-298-3100 www.canyonfootball.org
Sat., May 2, 5:30 p.m. — Fairy Tale Cabaret. Annual Junior Cabaret, featuring the talents of young performers ages 18 and under in a cabaret-style performance of songs and dances. Petit buffet before the show. Silent and live auction items. Fundraiser for the Canyon Theatre Guild's youth programming.
Located at the Canyon Theatre Guild Playhouse, 24242 Main Street in Old Town Newhall. 661-799-2702 www.canyontheatre.org
Sat., May 2, 6 p.m. — Egg Plantation Poker Night. Charity poker night with prizes for top 10 Players. Proceeds going to “Yes I Can Program” – Empowering students with disabilities. $125 buy-in will include food and complimentary beverages. Located at the Egg Plantation, 24415 Walnut Street in Newhall. 661-255-8222 www.eggplantation.com
Sun., May 3, 7:30 a.m. — Arthritis Walk in the Park at Magic Mountain. 2009 Arthritis Walk at Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy. Contact Patty Williams for more information. 818-995-7378 www.arthritiswalkmm.org
Sun., May 3, 8 a.m. — Hometown Craft Fair. Come support the Circle of Hope and the College of the Canyons Classified Senate. 40 vendor booths will feature hand-made and retail items for purchase. Located at College of the Canyons on the corner of Valencia Boulevard and Stadium Way. 661 713-8727 www.circleofhopeinc.org
Sun., May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10 a.m. — The Gentle Barn. Join us each Sunday and visit the animals at the Gentle Barn. Located at 15825 Sierra Highway. 661-252-2440
Sun., May 3, 17, 31, 10:30 a.m. — Sunday Meditations. Experience the peace and spirituality you yearn for. Authentic transpersonal, devotional, style meditation instruction with Kirtan and discourses. No Experience required, everyone welcome! 661-299-1966 Scott@Life-Mind.com
Sun., May 3, 1 p.m. — Taste of the Town. The 21st annual Taste of the Town is the SCV's premiere food event and fundraiser benefiting the Child & Family Center. Located at Mann Biomedical Park, 25104 Rye Canyon Loop in Valencia
Contact Qiana Staral for more information. 661-255-6847, ext. 3059 www.tasteofthetown.com
Sun., May 3, 2 p.m. — Lighthouse Learning Center – Open House. Lighthouse Learning Center is hosting an open house. Find out about our Summer Camp Program. Meet the staff and instructors. Food, drinks, entertainment, trampoline, etc. Bring the family for an afternoon of fun!
Located at 28300 Constellation Road in Santa Clarita. 661-702-0887 or 818-370-2101 www.lighthouselearningcenter.us
Mon., May 4, 11, 18, 7 p.m. — The Bad Habit Sessions. Group counseling for bad habits and addictions; an unconventional approach to living well. All ages, genders and habits welcome, we are here to improve our lives and relationships and work together to support and learn how. Led by State Certified Addiction Specialist, Scott Spackey- Counselor. 661-299-1966 Scott@Life-Mind.com
Tues., May 5, 12, 19, 7 p.m. — Sierra Hillbillies Beginners Classes. The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club is continuing its square dancing classes for beginners at Mitchell Elementary School, 16821 Goodvale Road in Canyon Country. Couples and singles are welcome. Rod Shuping is the instructor. For more information call Joanne at 661-250-8828 or Pat at 661-430-0100.
Wed., May 6, 13, 20, 27, 10 a.m. — Mommy and Me Classes. Join us on Wednesday’s at the Gentle Barn for mommy and me classes. The Gentle Barn is located at 15825 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country. 661-252-2440
Wed., May 6, 11 a.m. — Spring 2009 Job and Career Fair. Job Seekers: Job Fairs are an excellent way to meet multiple employers looking to hire employees, all at the same place and time. It would take days to visit and communicate with over 60 company websites. We bring the companies to you. Located at College of the Canyons Valencia Campus, Student Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. 661-362-3286 www.canyons.edu/offices/careercenter/SpecialEvents.asp
Thurs., May 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30 p.m. — Embroiderer's Guild of America, Santa Clarita Chapter. Please join us at Golden Valley High School, Room 603, 27051 Robert C. Lee Pkwy. All forms and levels of embroidery, knitting and crocheting welcome.
Thurs., May 7, 7 a.m. — 5th Annual SCV Mayors Prayer Breakfast. The purpose of the breakfast is to show our support our other local leaders and elected officials. The first National Prayer Breakfast was held by President Eisenhower in 1953 in Washington, D.C. This year's keynote speaker is Gavin MacLeod, and opening Comments by Mayor Frank Ferry. Come out and support our community. Located at the Valencia Hyatt Town Center Drive. Contact Joe Messina for more information. 661-257-9250 www.scvmpb.com
Thurs., May 7, 7:30 p.m. — The Biggest Winner Kickoff Meeting.
The Biggest Winner is our 12-week lifestyle modification program that is designed to educate and empower the participants to make the right choices to get lean and strong for a life time. This is not a "quick – fix, pop-a-pill to lose the weight and gain it back again later" program. Located at De Sesa Chiropractic, 27674 Newhall Ranch Road, Suite 65 in Valencia. 661-294-0429 www.scvhealthcare.com
Thurs.-Sat., May 7-9, 8 p.m. — COC Theatre Presents: Noises Off by Michael Frayne. A hapless provincial theater company puts on a conventional sex farce called Nothing On. For the first few minutes, you’ll watch that very farce – but quickly realize that you’re seeing a rehearsal of it, and a disastrous rehearsal at that. Located at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road. 661-362-5304 www.canyonspac.com
Fri., May 8, 6 p.m. — Santa Clarita 2009 Man and Woman of the Year Dinner. This annual event honors a man and woman of Santa Clarita who have demonstrated extraordinary volunteer services to several non-profits organizations in the community over many years. Located at the Hyatt Valencia. Contact Joyce Carson for more information. 661-297-7961 www.manwoman.com
Fri.-Sat., May 8-9, 7 p.m. — Valencia Hills Community Church Women’s Retreat. When it Pours, He Reigns. It will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copper Hill Drive in Valencia. The cost is $50 and includes dinner on Friday and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. 661-775-1885 www.valenciahills.com
Fri., May 8, 7:30 p.m. — Sierra Hillbillies May Dance. The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club will hold its Mother’s Day Dance at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street in Newhall. Rick Hampton will be calling squares, and Cindy Mower will cue rounds. For more information call Joanne. 661-250-8828 www.sierrahillbillies.org .
Sat., May 9, 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 (small apes) in the Americas (including infants), a vegan breakfast, gift shop, and question and answer session with founder Alan Mootnick. Located at19100 Esguerra Road in Santa Clarita
661-296-2737 www.gibboncenter.org
Sat., May 9, 10 a.m. — Pet Expo USA. Pet entertainment, celebrities, food, music, vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, adoptions green products, services, reptiles, birds, fish, animal therapy, dog rescue, proceeds donated to Millan Foundation. "Tillman" -Skateboarding Bulldog! Located at College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus. Contact Michelle Bucks for more information. 661-210-6995 www.petexpousa.net
Sat., May 9, 10 a.m. — Artist Studio Tour. The first annual Acton-Agua Dulce Arts Council Artists Studio Tour will take place in the towns of Acton and Agua Dulce. Over a dozen artists including: painters, sculptors, photographers and woodworkers will be featured. The works will be shown in artists studios and public spaces. Located at the Agua Dulce Winery, 9640 Sierra Hwy in Santa Clarita. Contact Silvina Day at 661-542-8632 for more information. www.actonaguadulceartiststudiotour.blogspot.com
Sat., May 9, 6 p.m. — Wine Festival Taste of All Corked Up. Wine, Fodd and Music. Silver Oak, Groth, Tobin James and many more. All wines will also be on hand at special pricing. Catered food, casino with prizes and live music on stage to dance the night away. Located at All Corked Up, 26340 Diamond Place in Santa Clarita. 661-799-7979 www.allcorkedup.com
Mon., May 11, 7 p.m. — Prosperity Support Group. This is a 6-week support group where you will learn how to keep your spirits up in a down economy, plus learn more about yourself and how to change your prosperity consciousness. Group is based on “The Abundance Book” by John Randolph Price. To register call Marion at 661-252-7026.
Wed., May 13, 11 a.m. — Spring 2009 Job and Career Fair. Job Seekers: Job Fairs are an excellent way to meet multiple employers looking to hire employees, all at the same place and time. It would take days to visit and communicate with over 60 company websites. We bring the companies to you. Located at College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus, Carl A. Rasmussen Amphitheater, 17200 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country. 661-362-3286 www.canyons.edu/offices/careercenter/SpecialEvents.asp
Wed., May 13, 6 p.m. — SCV Chamber of Commerce Health Talk on Osteoporosis. Opening speakers are Tara Shore, weSpark Cancer Support; Maile Gray, Hypnotherapist and Dr. Roger DeSesa, Chiropractor. The Keynote will be Dr. John Kaufman, MD Speaking on Osteoporosis. Located at the County Library.
Thurs., May 14, 8 a.m. — Bike to Work Day Challenge. It’s the biggest bicycle commute in California – Bike to Work Week May 11 to 15. Take the Bike to Work Day Challenge!
Fri., May 15, 10 a.m. — Santa Clarita Valley Ladies In Business Conference. The Magazine of Santa Clarita and Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita present the first Annual Ladies in Business Conference. Ticket price $60. Corporate sponsorships and vendor space available. Located at the Hyatt Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia. 661-294-4444 ext. 113 lindahafizi@sbcglobal.net
Fri.-Sun., May 15-17, 10 a.m. — 13th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show. Saugus Speedway's Annual Spring Home & Garden Show debuts over 100 exhibitors of services and items to improve your living space. Located at the Saugus Speedway, 22500 Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. 661-259-3886 www.SaugusSpeedway.com
Fri., May 15, 7:30 p.m. — Pops Concert presented by COC Music. The College of the Canyons Symphonic Band's Pops Concert is presented on the Main Stage of the Performing Arts Center. 661-362-5304 www.canyonspac.com
Sat., May 16 — 36th Annual “Drive Safe” Golf Classic. Join in for a day of golf and giving at the Frontier Toyota/Henry Mayo “Drive Safe” Golf Classic. Located at the beautiful Valencia Country Club, the day will be filled with friends, fun and food to accompany the tournament. 661-253-8082 www.henrymayo.com
Sat., May 16, 7 p.m. — An Evening of original Acoustic Music. SCV Songwriters night featuring Trish Lester, Tom Renaud and T.Dan Hofstedt. Full Bar Menu will be served with excellent beer and wine selection. No reservations required – No Cover. Located at the Egg Plantation, 24415 Walnut Street in Newhall. 661-255-8222 www.eggplantation.com
Sun., May 17, 11 a.m. — Jewish Food Festival. Come for a nosh, stay for the fun! Located at the Bridgeport Marketplace on the corner of McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road. Contact Carolyn Heitmann at chathome@ca.rr.com
Sun., May 17, 11 a.m. — SCV Healthy Baby Expo 2009. Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital will once again host the SCV Healthy Baby Expo, designed to connect prospective and new parents with doctors in our community. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.henrymayo.com or contact Bhavna Mistry at 661-253-8060.
Sun., May 17, 2 p.m. — Time to Shine. Santa Clarita Autism Asperger Network (SCAAN) and Saugus High School Choir students present Time to Shine, a visual and performing arts showcase featuring kids on the autism spectrum and their siblings. All proceeds will go toward SCAAN's mission of supporting families who have a loved one with an autism spectrum disorder. For more info, contact SCAAN. Located at Saugus High School MPR. 661-297-8381 info@scaan.org
Sun., May 17, 7 p.m. — COC Choir presents: Sunday Serenade. Returning to their home in the PAC for their spring concert, the choir will entertain you with repertoire from their vast array of musical styles. 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
Mon., May 18, 10 a.m. — SCV Zonta Golf Tournament. Day includes 18 holes of golf, cart, on-course refreshments, barbeque lunch, prize drawings, auction and dinner. Located at Robinson Ranch, 27734 Sand Canyon Road in Canyon Country. 661-252-9351 www.scvzonta.org
Sat.-Sun., May 23-24, 30-31, 8 p.m. — A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. “Tragedy Tomorrow, Comedy Tonight!” Broadway's greatest farce comes to Santa Clarita in a non-stop laugh-fest. It's witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written – the perfect escape from life's troubles. Located at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Old Town Newhall. 661-799-2702 www.canyontheatre.org
Fri.-Sun., May 29-31, 8 a.m. — The Drive Safe Program – White Ribbon Week.
The Drive Safe Program encourages responsible driving among teens and discourages driving or being a passenger in a car in which the driver is tired, intoxicated, speeding or dangerously distracted. "The White Ribbon Week" a pre-graduation program in remembrance of the local teens who have lost their lives in auto collisions. he ribbons are free and available to the public.
Located at City Hall, Henry Mayo Memorial Hospital, Frontier Toyota and local Libraries. Contact Tess Simgen for more information. 661-250-3731 tsimgen@santa-clarita.com
Sat., May 30, 9 a.m. — SCV 11th Annual Relay For life. "24 Hours you will never forget." Please join us for our own Relay For Life event starting on Saturday and ending on Sunday. Located at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus. Contact Jennifer Minard for more information. 818-652-2505 www.scvrelay.org
Sat., May 30, 4 p.m. — Moms in Motion – Orientation Meeting. Moms in Motion is a Fitness Team for Women helping women carve out personal time for fitness. We will train for specific events such as triathlons, run events, cycling events, or adventure races. Whether this is your first event or you are a seasoned veteran, this team is for you! Come train with women just like you! Join us at the orientation meeting for more information. Located at the Santa Clarita Park, Community Room. Contact Heather Flebbe for more information. 661-609-0582 www.momsinmotion.com
Sat., May 30, 7 p.m. — SCV Wine Classic. Mark your calendar for the 2009 SCV Wine Classic! You will experience: Dozens of new-release fine wines, rare and vintage wines, souvenir glasses and trays, gourmet food and live auction, silent auction and much more! Located at California Institute of the Arts, 24700 McBean Parkway in Valencia. 661-362-3737 www.scvwineclassic.org
Sat., May 30, 7 p.m. — Iron Circus. The Iron Circus is Coming to Town LETMESAIL is proud to announce an exciting new fundraising event scheduled to take place at the Saugus Speedway. The Iron Circus is a thrilling blend of high-flying freestyle motocross, motorcycle stunts, comedy and music, which will provide a memorable night of entertainment for the entire family. Presented by Metal Mulisha Events, the Iron Circus features six, top-tier professional freestyle motocross athletes performing an electrifying array of mid-air tricks 35-feet in the air across a 75-foot gap. Located at the Saugus Speedway, 22500 Soledad Canyon Road. 661-702-8555 www.letmesail.org