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Tues.-Tues., December 1-15, 7 a.m. – Toys for Tots: Put a Smile on Children’s Faces. Saugus Swap Meet is proud to be a partner of the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” Program, which collects and distributes toys to needy children in our community at Christmas time. Drop Boxes for your donations will be available on all market days (Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays) at the Shopper Entrance Gates. Please help us put a smile on children’s faces during this holiday season! Located at the Saugus Speedway, 22500 Soledad Canyon Road. Contact the Saugus Swap Meet for more information. 661-259-3886 sandra.speedway@yahoo.com www.saugusspeedway.com
Tues.-Tues., December 1-15, 7 a.m. – SCV Sheriff Staion Community Wide Toy Drive. The Santa Clarita Sheriff Station community wide toy drive is located at the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station, local schools and businesses. Contact Deputy Laurie Baylis for more information. 661-799-5164 ljbaylis@lasd.org www.scvsheriff.com
Wed., December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10 a.m. – Mommy and Me Classes. Join us on Wednesday’s at the Gentle Barn for mommy and me classes. Located at 15825 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country. 661-252-2440
Wed., December 2,9, 6:45 p.m. – Teen Moms Program. The SCV Pregnancy Center offers a program for teen moms, providing a supportive, non-judgmental environment where teen moms can come together for learning, growing and encouragement. This includes a time of teaching, discussion groups, and opportunities for creativity and friendship building. Teen moms and their babies are welcome. Please call 661-255-0082 for more information. Location will be announced at a later date. Contact the SCV Pregnancy Center for more information. 661-255-0082 services@scvpc.org www.scvpc.org
Thurs., December 3, 5 p.m. – Annual Open House. Join Ma Maison, Classic Design and more at the Shopping Center Annual Open House. Food, wine, discounts and drawings, carolers and lots of holiday cheer. Located at the corner of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway. 661-799-7983
Fri., December 4, 3 p.m. – City of Santa Clarita Paint the Town. In celebration of the holiday season, and to create a joyful holiday setting in Old Town Newhall, the City of Santa Clarita presents a ‘Holiday Window Painting Contest.’ The City of Santa Clarita encourages children (six years and older) to participate in Paint the Town. Old Town Newhall businesses have proudly donated their front windows to create a holiday tradition that captures the imagination of young artists. Located in Old Town Newhall. Contact the Arts and Events Office for more information. 661-286-4018 aeo@santa-clarita.com www.santa-clarita.com/paintthetown
Fri., December 4, 6 p.m. – Holiday Preview Gala. Holiday Preview Gala, black tie optional. $150 per person. View the professional decorated Holiday Homes. Proceeds benefit the new NICU at Henry Mayo. Located at Tournament Players Club in Westridge. Contact Terrie Cipriano for more information. 661-253-8051 ciprianotz@henrymayo.com www.henrymayo.com
Fri., December 4, 7 p.m. – Don Piper Book Signing. Best-selling author Don Piper (90 Minutes in Heaven) will be speaking at Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway, Valencia. Book-signing will follow talk. Admission is $10. Proceeds will benefit local homeless and Nicaraguan Project Chacocente. Tickets are available at the VUMC office. 661-255-1301 umcv@umcv.org.
Fri., December 4, 8 p.m. – Danu: A Christmas in Ireland. Danú! A glorious mix of ancient Irish music and a new repertoire from today! Danú! Seven critically-acclaimed albums and standing-room-only concerts around the globe! Danú! A musical journey to native Ireland featuring virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki and vocals in Irish and English! Danú! A high-energy, memorable, moving holiday experience not to be missed! Special guest appearance by members of the COC choral music department! Located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. Contact the PAC Box Office for more information. 661-362-5304 patronservices@canyons.edu www.canyonspac.com
Fri.-Sat., December 4-5, 11-12, 8 p.m. – M*A*S*H. The Repertory East Playhouse will end its 2009 Season with the highly anticipated production of the classic comedy M*A*S*H, by Tim Kelly and sponsored by ServPro of Santa Clarita and presented by The City of Santa Clarita. The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is shaken up by the arrival of Captains “Hawkeye” Pierce and “Duke” Forrest, crack surgeons but lousy soldiers. Joined by renowned chest-cutter “Trapper” John McIntyre, the surgeons set about dealing with the daily carnage of the war by raising hell. From getting rid of the idiotic Major Burns to helping the camp dentist commit “suicide,” there’s no lengths the Swampmen won’’t go to distract themselves from the horrors of war. The REP is located at 24266 Main Street in Newhall. Contact Ovington Michael Owston for more information. 661-288-0000 ovingtonmichael@repeastplayhouse.org www.repeastplayhouse.org
Sat., December 5, 9:30 a.m. – Holiday Home Tour and Boutique. The Annual Holiday Home Tour and Boutique is here. Gala only $25 per ticket. Boutique free to the public. Call 661-253-8051 for further information. Boutique held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Newhall. Gala located at Tournament Players Club in Westridge. Contact Terrie Cipriano for more information. 661-253-8051 ciprianotz@henrymayo.com www.henrymayo.com
Sat., December 5, 10 a.m. – Santa Clarita’s Literacy & Arts Festival. A fun day of entertainment and activities showcasing the fun and value of reading and encouraging the exploration of visual and the performing arts in a diversified and delightful atmosphere. This free event includes vendors, raffles, food, and lots of fun! Come dressed as your favorite book character! Located at Wm. S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall. Contact Ann Unger for more information. 661-414-4465 info@scveducationfoundation.org www.scveducationfoundation.org
Sat., December 5, 2 p.m. –16th Annual Castaic Lake Winter Magic. Join the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Friends of Castaic Lake for the 16th Annual Castaic Lake Winter Magic featuring the Lighted Boat Parade at the “Paradise Cove” Lower Lagoon. Festivities start at 2 p.m. and the parade begins at 5 p.m. Boat Parade entries are free. For more information call 661-257-4050 or visit www.castaiclake.com
Sat., December 5, 7 p.m. – Student Symphonic Orchestras Winter Spectacular. The Canyons Prelude Strings, COC Student Orchestra and Symphony of the Canyons combine to present a concert of orchestral winter classics including Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite.” These performance groups are the three-tiered instrumental education programs offered by the college. The enjoyable programming and energetic performances provide a positive and creative outlet for student musicians throughout the valley. The Students Symphonic Orchestras are directed by Julissa Bozman and Dr. Paul Sherman. Located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. Contact the PAC Box Office for more information. 661-362-5304 patronservices@canyons.edu www.canyonspac.com
Sun., December 6, 20, – Meditations. Experience the peace and spirituality you yearn for. Authentic transpersonal, devotional, Yoga meditation instruction with Kirtan and discourses. No experience or fee required, everyone welcome! 661-299-1966 Scott@Life-Mind.com
Sun., Dec 6, 13, 20, 27, 10 a.m. – The Gentle Barn. Join us each Sunday and visit the animals at the Gentle Barn. Located at 15825 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country. 661-252-2440
Sun., December 6, 7 p.m. – Phil Vassar with Jonathan Singleton & The Grove. Go Country 105FM once again sponsors the Acoustic Holiday Concert! Last season’s acts played to a sold-out house, and this year’s performance only gets better! The “hardest-working man in country music” Phil Vassar just released his fourth album! With his legions of “Phil Phriends,” Vassar brings his heartfelt ballads to the stage at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center! Along with Vassar comes Jonathan Singleton and The Grove, newcomers to the country-music scene who have already made a tremendous splash with the release of their first album! The songs that you’re destined to love –along with some of the holiday classics you already love – complete a concert that is fast-becoming a Santa Clarita holiday destination! Located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. Contact the PAC Box Office for more information. 661-362-5304 patronservices@canyons.edu www.canyonspac.com
Fri.-Sun., December 11-13, 5:30 p.m. – Follow the Star to Bethlehem. Follow the Star to Bethlehem is a free walk through, or drive through event, depicting the life of Jesus Christ. Thirteen scenes with actors, dramatic music, live animals and scripture take the visitor from the announcement of Jesus’ birth through his life, ministry, death and resurrection. The final scene depicts a family today, reading the Christmas Story from the Bible in their own living room. Walkers may enjoy hot chocolate, and caroling in our courtyard. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation for Help The Children. Bethlehem Lutheran Chruch is located at 27265 Luther Drive in Santa Clarita. Contact Bethlehem Lutheran Church for more information. 661 252 0622 blcs@followthestar.com www.followthestar.com
Fri., December 11, 7:30 p.m. – Annual Holiday Concert. The annual holiday concert will present traditional holiday favorites – with a jazz flavor! The concert will be presented by the award-winning COC Jazz Ensemble and the COC Lab Jazz Combo, both under the direction of KC Manji. The evening will be full of fun jazz arrangements by Dirk Fischer, George Stone and many others. Located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. Contact the PAC Box Office for more information. 661-362-5304 patronservices@canyons.edu www.canyonspac.com
Sat., December 12, 9 a.m. – Zonta Club of SCV/Lifeforward Workshops. Credit and Credit History – learn about types of credit, loans, credit reports – tips on how to build a solid credit history. Located at the Valencia Library, 23743 W Valencia Boulevard. 661-252-9351 www.scvzonta.org
Sat., December 12, 8 p.m. – A Taste of the Holidays! Join the COC choirs for an evening filled with diverse musical icons, from your favorite Christmas and Hanukkah songs to multicultural pieces representing a variety of languages and styles throughout the centuries. Enjoy this special time of the year with us. Located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. Contact the PAC Box Office for more information. 661-362-5304 patronservices@canyons.edu www.canyonspac.com
Sat., December 12, 10 a.m. – Relay For Life Holiday Boutique. Come out to our second Annual Holiday Boutique for our local Relay For Life. You can shop and save lives at the same time. A portion of all sales will benefit the American Cancer Society. Please check our web page often as we update with the vendors that will participate. Vendors, if interested in participating, please contact Eva Witt. There is a fee to reserve your space. Space is limited. Located at the Boys & Girls Club, 24909 Newhall Avenue. Contact Eva Witt for more information. 805-681-5835 specialevents@scvrelay.org www.SCVRelay.org
Sun., December 13, 10 a.m. – Annual Winter Wonderland. Visit the Gentle Barn for their annual Winter Wonderland, real snow, food, gifts and photos. To support the rescued animals and violence prevention program. Located at 15825 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country. 661-252-2440
Sun., December 13, 3:30 p.m. – Santa Clarita Master Chorale Holiday Concert. If your Christmastide can’t get started without carols, then mark December 13 on your calendar for “Tis the (10th) Season.” Caroling will abound in this seasonal favorite. Set for a family-friendly 3:30 p.m., the concert will feature Benjamin Britten’’s well-loved “Ceremony of Carols” and a carol sing-along. Located at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road. 661-362-5304 info@scmasterchorale.org www.scmasterchorale.org
Sat., December 19, 3 p.m. – SCV Jaycees: 11th Annual Santa’s Helpers. Santa’s Helpers is a signature project of JCI Santa Clarita Valley. We help close to 200 underprivileged children in our valley. Through months of preparation, gift collection, sorting, wrapping, we gather one day each December to throw a special party for our special kids with a special visit from the North Pole! 2009 marks our 11th year and we couldn’t do it with our the generosity of our sponsors, donations and volunteers! To volunteer or donate, contact project chair Matt Himlin at matt@himlinrealty.com. Located at the Ice Station Valencia, 27745 Smyth Drive in Valencia. www.scvjaycees.com
Sat., December 19, 6 p.m. – Fire on the Dance Floor. D’Wilfri Dance Art and Entertainment presents “Fire on the Dance Floor” a spectacular showdance! We are excited to also present a surprise special performance by a dance celebrity from “Dancing With the Stars.” You will have to come to find out just who that will be! This will be an evening of dinner, a show, and social dancing for all! We are also proud to announce that a portion of the evenings proceeds will go to Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. of Santa Clarita. Be a part of an evening of fun, entertainment, and giving back to our community. Tickets now on sale. For dance instruction information check out our website www.dwilfridance.com. Located at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Santa Clarita. Contact Toni or Willy for more information. 805-405-1815 or 661-754-6513 wdancesport76@yahoo.com www.dwilfridance.com
Sun., December 20, 10:30 am. – Armenian Apostolic Church of SCV. You are cordially invited to attend the Consecration of the Armenian Apostolic Church of SCV with His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate Western Diocese. Celebration luncheon and program to follow services. Located at 24626 Kansas Street in Newhall.