Sat., May 1, 7:30 a.m —Friends of Castaic Fishing and Fun for Kids Day. Bring fishing gear, no license required for kids under 15. Located at West Launch Ramp.
Sat.-Sun., May 1 & 2, 10 a.m. — Santa Clarita Valley Pet & Family Expo. 2nd Annual Pet and Family Expo- 2 days, pets welcome, adoptions, entertainment, food, prizes, pet supplies and products. Location: College of the Canyons-Lot 7 Contact: Michelle Bucks. 661-210-6995 Email: mbucks@petexpousa.net www.petexpousa.net
Sat., May 1, 11 a.m. — Tributefest. Eleven hours of music, beer and barbeque featuring: 40 oz To Freedom Sublime Tribute, Steppin’ Feet, Dave Matthews Band Tribute, Petty Cash Tom Petty/Johnny Cash Tribute, The Who Show The Who Tribute, Hollywood Stones Rolling Stones Tribute, Wanted Bon Jovi Tribute, Queen Nation Queen Tribute, Joshua Tree U2 Tribute, Paperback Writer Beatles Tribute, Aeromyth Aerosmith Tribute, Indio has Cochella. Chicago has Lallapalooza. Now Santa Clarita will have Tributefest. Location: Santa Clarita Central Park. Contact: Dan Silberstein. 310-902-6955 Email: contact@drinkeatplay.com www.drinkeatplay.com/tributefest
Sat., May 1, 12 p.m. — Mother’s Day Boutique by SCV Jaycees. Mother is the person who influences each and every aspect of our lives. The SCV Jaycees Mother’s Day Boutique is the perfect time to honor one of the most loving persons who play a significant role in our lives by showering her with gifts, love, and care. Location: The Residence Inn Marriott, 25320 The Old Road, Valencia Contact: Jenny Nemitz Email: Jennyanemitz@aol.com www.scvjaycees.com
Sat., May 1, 2 p.m. — Max & Ruby. Rosemary Wells’ beloved bunny siblings Max and Ruby come to life on stage in a fun-filled musical production for the whole family! Location: 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Contact: PAC Box Office. 661-362-5304 Email: patronservices@canyons.edu www.canyonsPAC.com
Sat., May 1, 5 p.m. — Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cinco De Mayo Festival.
Cinco De Mayo Festival: Arts & Crafts, Live Music, Dancing, Margaritas, Mexican Food and Desserts and much, much more! Location: OLPH Campus-23233 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita. Contact: Rick Montoya. 661-312-6596 Email: spaceman01@aol.com
Sat., May 1, 6 p.m. — MAYDAY! Rotary LUAU. MAYDAY! Rotary LUAU. Live Band, Silent Auction, Whole Roast Pig, Jambalaya, Cocktails. Hosted at the Sand Canyon home of Rob Werner. $50/ea tickets from any Rotarian. Location: 15702 Beaver Run Road (off San Cyn near Placerita) Contact: Chris Ball Phone #: 661-310-8115 Email: chris@ballcm.com
Sat., May 1, 6:30 p.m. — Skyhawks Charity Football Game. The Santa Clarita Skyhawks play spirited tackle football to raise awareness and money for children with cancer. Come support your hometown team, the Skyhawks, as we battle for children with cancer on and off the football field. A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer. Location: Canyon High School – 19300 W. Nadal St., Canyon Country. Contact: Micah Martin. 661-877-8268 Email: info@skyhawkfootball.org www.skyhawkfootball.org
Sun., May 2, 8:30 a.m. — Free Fly Casting Clinic. The local Santa Clarita Casting Club holds casting clinics for those new to fly fishing as well as veterans. Come on by and try out a rod or hone up your skills! Location: Almendra Park, Alta Madera Road, Valencia. Contact: Dick Harris. 661-312-2329 www.santaclaritacastingclub.com
Sun., May 2, 1 p.m. — Child & Family Center’s Taste of the Town. Taste of the Town is a fundraiser for Child & Family Center and an amazing partnership with the SCV’s premier food and beverage establishments! An admission ticket gets you all-you-can-eat food and beverages, live entertainment, chef demonstrations, and much more! Location: Mann Biomedical Park – 25104 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia. Contact: Qiana Staral. 661-255-6847, ext. 3059 Email: qiana.staral@childfamilycenter.org www.tasteofthetown.com
Sun., May 2, 3 p.m. — Miss SCV Queen’s Boutique. Miss Santa Clarita Valley and her court host a lovely boutique with a variety of vendors! Great for Mother’s Day shopping! Open to the public at no charge. Nice attire required. Location: Hyatt Valencia – Grand Ballroom Foyer. Contact: Ms. Mardi Rivetti. 661-252-3232 Email: MissSCVProgram@aol.com www.MissSCVPageants.com
Sun., May 2, 5 p.m. — The 30th Miss Santa Clarita Valley Pageant! The theme this year is “Island Girls.” Guests are invited to wear tropical colors and floral prints! We’ll have a live reggae band! Tickets may be purchased online at www.MissSCVPageants.com. Who will be the next Miss Santa Clarita Valley that receives a $1,000 cash scholarship! Location: Hyatt Valencia – Grand Ballroom Contact: Ms. Mardi Rivetti. 661-252-3232 Email: MissSCVProgram@aol.com
Wed., May 5, 12, 19, 26, 1 p.m. — Love and Logic Parenting. This seven-week series provides simple and practical techniques to help parents with kids of all ages. Caregivers will learn how to raise responsible children, learn how to have more fun in their role as a parent, and how to easily and immediately change their children’s behavior. Location: College of the Canyons, University Center Rm. 208, 26455 Rockwell Cyn Road. 661-250-3708 www.scyouthandfamily.com
Thurs., May 6, 7 a.m. — 6th Annual Santa Clarita Valley Mayors Prayer Breakfast. The 6th Annual Santa Clarita Valley Mayors Prayer Breakfast with opening remarks by Mayor Laurene Weste. Prayers offered by Local Church Leaders for our community. Location: Valencia Hyatt. www.scvmpb.com
Thurs., May 6, 7:30 p.m. — The Biggest Winner Kick-Off. Our 12-week program will change your life for the better, forever. This is not a weight loss program even though participants have lost up to 30 pounds! It’s not just an exercise program even though participants have fallen in love with working out. It’s not a mental health make over even though participants have felt better about themselves and life. It is a competition to win up to $500 and get healthy! Location: De Sesa Chiropractic – 27674 Newhall Ranch Road Suite 65 in Valencia. Contact Elizabeth for more information. 661-294-0429 Email: desesachiro@aol.com www.scvhealthcare.com
Thurs. – Sat., May 6-8, 8 p.m. — Spring Dance Concert. COC Dance pays tribute to National Dance Week featuring the COC Dance Company and the choreography of Lula Washington, a leader and innovator in Southern California dance. Celebrate National Dance Week with COC by participating in this event and experiencing the choreography of one of California’s great artists. Location: 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Contact: PAC Box Office. 661-362-5304 Email: patronservices@canyons.edu www.canyonsPAC.com
Fri., May 7, 9 a.m. — ARTstART. A glimpse inside the daily activities of the Fine and Performing Arts division at COC with highlights of students work and a behind the scenes look at facilities, staff and faculty. Location: College of the Canyons/ Valencia campus. Contact: Michael McCaffrey. 661-362-3651 Email: Michael.McCaffrey@canyons.edu www.canyons.edu
Fri., May 7, 6 p.m. — 2010 Man and Woman of the Year Recognition Dinner. This event honors a Man and Woman of the Santa Clarita Valley who have given outstanding volunteer service to our community. All Santa Clarita non-profits are encouraged to submit nominees from their organizations. All nominees will be recognized. Location: Valencia Hyatt – 24500 Town Center Dr. Santa Clarita Contact: Nancy Coulter. 661-252-0127 Email: ccoulter1@socal.rr.com www.scvmanandwomanoftheyear.com
Fri., May 7, 7:30 p.m. — Annual POPS! Concert. The Annual POPS! Concert features the best of the best in COC jazz musicians. The members of the COC Jazz Ensemble and COC Lab Jazz Combo, under the direction of KC Manji, will present fun and exciting tunes arranged in the style of the popular dance bands and jazz combos of days past. Special favorites of Glenn Miller, Henry Mancini, Dirk Fischer and many others will be featured. Location: 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Contact: PAC Box Office. 661-362-5304 Email: patronservices@canyons.edu www.canyonsPAC.com
Fri., May 7, 8 p.m. — Music in the Mansion. Join us at the Hart Museum for a spring evening of music! Experience the talents of soprano Erica Lazerow and pianist Joshua Pifer as they perform a survey of musical pieces in the warm elegance of the Hart Museum. Ticket reservations are required. Location: William S. Hart Museum- 24151 Newhall Avenue. Contact: William S. Hart Museum. 661-254-4584 Email: information@hartmuseum.org www.hartmuseum.org
Sat., May 8, 1 p.m. — Santa Clarita Community Center Boxing Show. USA Boxing Federation sanctioned show will feature several Community Center boxers competing against the best amateur boxers from around the state, and others coming from as far away as Las Vegas! Location: 22421 Market Street, Newhall Contact: Julie Calderon. 661-286-4006 Email: jcalderon@santa-clarita.com www.santa-clarita.com
Sat., May 8, 4 p.m. — 2nd Annual Fiesta Poker Tournament. Join guests for the Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley’s 2nd Annual Fiesta Poker Tournament. Location: Valencia Courtyard Marriot – 28523 Westinghouse Place, Valencia. Contact: Tara Rice. 661-803-8149 Email: taralibrastar@aol.com www.siscv.com
Sat., May 8, 5:30 p.m. — A Night on Broadway. ESCAPE Non-Profit Theatre Organization presents Steve Amerson and Laurie Gayle, featuring an evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber and other Broadway music. Ms. Gayle performed as Christine Daae on Broadway in Phantom of the Opera for two years. Location: Robinson Ranch Clubhouse, 27734 Sand Canyon, Canyon Country. Contact: Elizabeth Burson. 661-299-5264 Email: elizabeth@escapetheatre.org www.escapetheatre.org
Sat., May 8, 10 a.m. — Placerita Nature Center Open House. Thank you to the community for your support over the past year. Please enjoy today’s special family activities at Placerita Canyon Nature Center and Natural Area. Location: Placerita Canyon Nature Center 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall. 661-259-7721 Email: info@placerita.org www.placerita.org
Sat., May 15, 7 a.m. — JCI Santa Clarita: Fight It 5K & 1K. Presented by the JCI SCV (Jaycees) and measured by the SC Runners, the 9th Annual “Fight It! 5K” Race/Walk is the signature fundraising event for the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (BMCF). This competitive run/walk takes place on May 15 on the cross country course through Central Park in Santa Clarita and includes a special 1K Fun Run. Dogs Welcome! Location: Central Park – 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road. Contact: Debbie Holbrook. 661-714-6991 Email: debholbrook@gmail.com www.fightit5k.com
Sat., May 15, 8 a.m. — The 37th Annual Frontier Toyota/Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital “Drive Safe” Golf Classic. Last year over $278,000 was raised from the annual Frontier Toyota/Henry Mayo “Drive Safe” Golf Classic to support emergency and trauma services in our valley – a vital, life saving service for our residents. The tournament, its message, and its contribution to benefit emergency care are stronger because of the generosity of our sponsors. Location: Valencia Country Club. Contact the foundation for more information. 661-200-1200 www.henrymayo.com/html/giving_golf_2010.asp
Sat., May 15, 8:30 a.m. — First Aid and CPR. Expect the best and prepare for the worse. By attending this all-day workshop, you will learn exactly what you will need to do in case of a minor accident or an emergency situation. This class will include: American Red Cross First Aid for Infants, Children, and Adults and CPR. Successful completion of the class will qualify you for the American Red Cross First Aid certificates, and the Adult, Child, and Infant CPR certificates. An $8 fee will be charged for each participant who would like to receive the American Red Cross card. Location: COC Center for Early Childhood Education – Room B, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. 661-250-3708 www.scyouthandfamily.com
Sun., May 16, 8 a.m. — 2010 Magic Mountain Arthritis Walk. Walk for a cure at the 2010 Magic Mountain Walk to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Arthritis is the #1 cause of disability affecting one in five Americans. More children are affected by arthritis than juvenile diabetes, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and cystic fibrosis combined. Form a team and raise funds to support research for prevention and treatment of arthritis. Location: Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mt. Pkwy, Valencia. Contact: Lucy Mejia Phone #: 818-935-4502 Email: lmejia@arthritis.org Website: http://www.arthritiswalkmm.com
Sun., May 16, 10 a.m. — Santa Clarita Valley Chili Cook Off. Santa Clarita Valley First Annual Chili Cook off to benefit the homeless veterans of Santa Clarita. Location: Courtyard by Marriott, Santa Clarita. Contact: Eylat Poliner. 818-399-9097 Email: eylatpoliner@yahoo.com www.esmtm.org/esmtmevents
Fri., May 21-23, 8 p.m. — A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Delicious and dark, entertaining and erotic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is an intoxicating blend of mortals, mechanicals and faeries, all thrown together in one place at one time. When lovers cross with mischievous sprites in a magical forest, nothing is how it appears. A host of Shakespeare’s most wellknown characters (Puck, Bottom, Oberon, Titania – and many others) make A Midsummer Night’s Dream one of the world’s greatest romantic comedies and one of his most popular plays. Location: 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Contact: PAC Box Office. 661-362-5304 Email: patronservices@canyons.edu www.canyonsPAC.com
Sat.-Sun., May 22, 23, 9 a.m. — Relay For Life 2010. Come on out for our 12th annual Relay For Life of the American Cancer Society. Relay is about a commitment to fight back against cancer. Teams come out, pitch up a tent and have at least one team member walking around the field for 24 hours. Location: Central Park – 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita. Contact: Jen Minard. 818-652-2505 Email: chairs@scvrelay.org www.SCVRelay.org
Sat., May 22, 4 p.m. — SCVPA Annual Spring Print Competition. Yearly event sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association. Live judging of up to 200 photographic prints open to the public. Live jazz, wine and snacks. Public is welcome to submit prints also. Go to SCVphotographers.com for information and entry forms. Location: Bridgeport Lake Club 27002 Edgewater Lane in Valencia Contact: Ted Dayton. 661-255-2828 Email: daytonpx@pacbell.net
Sun., May 23, 10 a.m. — 2nd Annual High-Heel-athon. Soroptimist International of the Greater Santa Clarita Valley’s, 2nd Annual 150 yard High-Heel-athon to STOMP out Domestic Violence. Event begins at Veterans Plaza for Registration $50 day of, $40 Pre-Registration. Location: Yellow Victorian Building – Walnut and Lyons Ave. Contact: Jodi Stokes. 661-257-0044 Email: Paseofitness@yahoo.com
Mon., May 31, 10 a.m. — Memorial Day Tribute to Veterans. This is a wonderful Tribute to Veterans and includes Flag ceremonies, music, speakers, flyover by the Condor Squadron, Hart District ROTC, recognition of Veterans, and last but not least, food. We will then go to the Memorial Wall and read the names of our fallen Veterans. Please join us to recognize the true meaning of Memorial Day and honor all of our Veteran Heroes. Location: Eternal Valley Memorial Park, 23287 North Sierra Highway in Newhall. Contact: Sharon Ventrice. 661-755-8629 Email: sventrice@sbcglobal.net.