Mon., March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30 p.m. – DivorceCare and DivorceCare 4 Kids. DivorceCare helps you recover from the pain of separation and divorce. There aren’t many people around you who understand the pain your separation or divorce has caused to You. Your Family. Your Friends. That’s the reason for DivorceCare. DivorceCare for Kids is designed for children ages five to 12. Location: Valencia Hills Church Offices, 25060 W. Avenue Stanford, Ste 160. Contact Angela Romero for more information. 661-755-1885 Email: angie@valenciahills.com www.valenciahills.com
Tues., March 2, 9, 6:30 p.m. – Taming the Anger Monster. This course is intended to offer adults specific tools on how to control or manage their anger. These skills can successfully be applied in the workplace, in relationships, while driving, with one’s family, or in any situation where anger control is an issue. Location: Santa Clarita Activities Center – Canyon Rooms A&B, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita. 661-250-3708 www.scyouthandfamily.com
Tues., March 2, 7 p.m. – Actor’s Workshop. Join us for a free overview night of Richard Hatch – “Battlestar Galactica” actor’s workshop. Location: Picture Me Dancing Acting Studio, 24811 Railroad Ave., Ste E in Newhall. 323-839-5518 Email: halfmoon45@aol.com
Fri., March 5-7, 9 a.m. – California Kids Consignment. Find gently used and new children’s clothing, toys, furniture, books, nursery items, infant accessories, maternity items and more! After the sale, you pick up your items or mark them for donation to our featured charity. Visit www.calkidsconsignment.com Location: 26336 Citrus Street. Contact Theresa for more information. Email: calkidstheresa@aol.com www.calkidsconsignment.com
Sat., March 6, 6 p.m. – COC Foundation Silver Spur Event. The College of the Canyons Foundation is pleased to announce the 2010 Silver Spur Celebration honoring Gary and Myrna Condie. Location to be determined. Contact Michele Edmonson for more information. 661-362-3435 Email: michele.edmonson@canyons.edu www.canyons.edu
Sat., March 6, 6 p.m. – A Night at the Coconut Grove. Soroptimist International of Greater SCV invites you to an evening of celebration! Location: Hyatt Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive. Contact: Shelly Hann for more information. 818-599-0011 Email: slotlovertoo@aol.com www.sigscv.org
Sun., March 7, 6:30 p.m. – SC Master Chorale’s Midwinter Madrigal Feast. The nights are long, the days are short and are you wondering how long it’s going to be before you’re not driving to work in the dark? The inventive musicians of the Santa Clarita Master Chorale will be transforming the Valencia Hyatt Ballroom into a centuries-old revel full of puns and pastries, guffaws and good wine! Think of it as Shakespeare meets “Saturday Night Live,” both on a mild dose of steroids. Location: Hyatt Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive. 661-254-8886 Email: info@scmasterchorale.org www.scmasterchorale.org
Tues., March 9, 4 p.m. – Santa Clarita’s New Permit Center Open House. Come and check out the City’s new Permit Center on the first floor of City Hall. We are ready to provide excellent customer service for your permitting needs! Location: Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd, 1st floor. Contact Gail R. Ortiz for more information. 661-255-4314 Email: gortiz@santa-clarita.com www.santa-clarita.com
Thurs., March 11, 25, 7 a.m. – Daybreak Toastmasters. At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluation. Location: City Hall – The Council Chambers – 23920 Valencia Boulevard. Contact Jenny Nemitz for more information. 661-703-5226 Email: jennyanemitz@aol.com www.daybreaksantaclarita.com
Thurs., March 11, 6:30 p.m. – Mean Girls: Helping Daughters Survive. Mean Girls: Helping Daughters Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realties of Adolescence. Parents will learn about the “Mean Girl” culture and identify the signs if their child is being affected. Strategies will be discussed to help their children navigate the challenges of the school years and support their resiliency. Facilitator: Mary McGrath. Location: Rancho Pico Junior High School Library, 26250 Valencia Boulevard in Santa Clarita. Contact Gloria Lopez for more information. 661-362-3531
Fri.-Sun., March 12-14, – Dress on a Dime. Women’s Resale Boutique for three days only! Women’s clothing, shoes and accessories at prices up to 90 percent off retail. Over 20,000 items ranging from sizes zero to plus sizes. Location: 26336 Citrus Street in Valencia.
Sun., March 14, 2 p.m. – Love is in the Air Art and Music Festival. An afternoon of delightful music and fine art exhibit with food and no host bar! Location: Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia. Contact Zony Gordon for more information. 661-312-3422 Email: zonygordon@att.net
Sun., March 14, 2 p.m. –An Afternoon with Albert Einstein. Celebrate Einstein’s achievements with Duffy Hudson, actor, director, and motivational speaker, as he performs a one-man-show on the life and works of Albert Einstein! Location: Valencia Library, 23743 West Valencia Boulevard. Contact: Sue Yamamoto for more information. 661-259-8942 www.colapublib.org/libs/valencia/
Sun., March 14, 3 p.m. – SCV Blues Society’s Monthly Pro Blues Jam. Join us for our March Blues Jam hosted by The Robert Heft Blues Band. Free, all ages and loads of fun! Bring your instruments and come Jam with us and enjoy a 20 percent discount on all food purchases for all guests. Location: The Roast House Restaurant & Bar – 26532 Bouquet Canyon Road. Email: info@scvblues.org www.scvblues.org
Tues., March 16, 2 p.m. – Groundbreaking Event for Old Town Newhall Library. Join the Santa Clarita City Council for a very special groundbreaking celebration, commemorating the start of construction for the new, 26,000 square feet. Newhall Library in the heart of Old Town Newhall! Location: Main Street at Lyons Avenue Contact: Gail R. Ortiz for more information. 661-255-4314 Email: gortiz@santa-clarita.com www.santa-clarita.com
Thurs., March 18, 4 p.m. – Hard Hat Tour of the Cross Valley Connector. Your RSVP is a must to attend a special hardhat tour of the City’s new Cross Valley Connector bridge, culminating a decade of construction for a new 8.5 mile roadway. Location: Call for directions Contact: Corrina Knudson for more information. 661-255-4939 Email: cknudson@santa-clarita.com www.santa-clarita.com
Thurs., March 18, 6:30 p.m. – Understanding Depression in Children and Adolescents: Depression is a real problem that both children and adolescents manage on a daily basis. The causes range from environmental factors to heredity. This workshop will help parents identify the signs of depression, and teach strategies to manage and alleviate some of the symptoms, focusing on improving the family as a whole. Location: Valencia Library – Community Room, 23743 Valencia Boulevard in Santa Clarita. 661-250-3708 www.scyouthandfamily.com
Thurs., March 18-20, 27-27, 8 p.m. – The Nut Farm. TMC Theatre Arts presents “The Nut Farm,” a story where vintage Hollywood glamour meets California sunshine. Can Willie Bent, nut-producer of the Bent household, save his sister Helen and her husband Bob from the scheming of corrupt Hollywood producer Hamilton T. Holland? Location: The Master’s College, 21726 Placerita Canyon Road. Contact Naomi Jeffries for more information. 661-362-2259 Email: boxoffice@masters.edu or theatre@masters.edu www.masters.edu/theatre
Fri., March 19, 10:30 a.m. – Westridge Mom’s Club Annual Open House. Annual Open House for Westridge mom’s club, all members and anyone interested in joining the club is invited. Location: Horizon Club, 26960 Sycamore Meadow Drive in Valencia.
Fri., March 19, 8 p.m. – Jazz at Hart. Experience the Lori Andrews JazHarp Trio in the beautiful Hart Museum! Jazz up your evening with harpist Lori Andrews who was described by Scott Yanow of “The All Music Guide to Jazz” as a musician who “shows that her delicate instrument can be used to produce swinging, soulful, funky and stomping music.” Reservations are required. Tickets Price: $10 Members/$15 Non-Members. Location: 24151 Newhall Avenue Contact William S. Hart Museum for more information. 661-254-4584 Email: information@hartmuseum.org www.hartmuseum.org
Sat., March 20, 8:30 a.m. – Math/Science Conference for 7th and 8th Grade Girls.
AAUW Sponsors 11th Annual Math/Science Conference for 7th and 8th Grade Girls at Golden Valley High School, the SCV branch of American Association of University Women will host their 11th annual Math/Science Conference. Parents and interested adults are invited to participate in a separate session to explore high school course planning, college entrance requirements and financial aid programs. Cost: $10 Brochures are available at local Junior Highs and Libraries. Location: Golden Valley High School, 27051 Robert C. Lee Parkway. Contact Diane Bartley for more information. Email: diane.aauw@hotmail.com www.aauw-scv.org
Sat., March 20, 10 a.m. – Women in Service Celebration. Zonta Club of SCV presents its annual Women in Service Celebration brunch, saluting outstanding community volunteers nominated by local non-profits. One nominee will be presented with the Carmen Sarro Award for outstanding community service which advances the status of women. Location: Robinson Ranch. Contact Donna Schmidt for more information. 661-252-8424 Email: dschmidt@normmarshall.com www.scvzonta.org
Sun., March 21, 10 a.m. – Spring Into Health Festival. A free health and wellness festival featuring a variety of activities, including awakening of the soul & Qigong, drum circle, musical entertainment, plus a children’s corner with bounce house, storyteller and face painting. In addition, there will be arts, crafts, books and food vendors. Location: William S. Hart Hall. Contact: Joan Warden for more information. 661-254-1265 Email: celestialvisionproductions@gmail.com www.celestialvisionproductions.com
Tues., March 23, 6:30 p.m. – Managing Family Life With Children. Managing Family Life With Children Who Have Social/ Emotional and Learning Differences. Parenting is one of the most difficult and, at the same time, rewarding jobs in the world. This workshop will allow parents the opportunity to focus on their personal family situations, while providing strategies to work with children who have special needs. The goal of this workshop is to empower parents to make their families not just manage, but thrive. Location: Valencia Library – Community Room, 23743 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita. 661-250-3708 www.scyouthandfamily.com
Thurs., March 25, 7 p.m. – Democratic Alliance for Action Meeting. Santa Clarita’s Democratic Alliance for Action (“DAA”) holds its regular monthly meeting on the fourth Thursday of every month. Learn about the latest SCV, state and national events and opportunities as part of a warm and dynamic progressive group. All Dems are welcome. For information call 309-4322 (309-4DAA). Location: Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24504 1/2 Lyons Avenue in Newhall. 661-309-4322 www.daa.org
Fri., March 26, 6:30 p.m. – VHCC Womens Retreat-The Princess Within. Valencia Hills Community Church Women’s Ministry invites you to our “The Princess Within” Women’s Retreat! Friday 3/26/2010 through 3/27/2010. Our guest speaker is best-selling author and speaker, Sheri Rose Shepherd! Location: Grace Baptist Church – 22833 Copper Hill, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Contact: Angela Romero Phone #: 661-755-1885 Email: angie@valenciahills.com Website: http://www.valenciahills.com
Fri., March 26, 7:30 p.m. – Winter Concert. Popular jazz standards along with more contemporary jazz fusion tunes will be performed and feature the members of the COC Jazz Ensemble and COC Lab Jazz Combo, under the direction of KC Manji. PAC Main Stage Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 7:30 pm $10/$5 Location: 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita,. Contact the PAC Box Office for more information. 661-362-5304 Email: patronservices@canyons.edu www.canyonsPAC.com
Sat., March 27, 6 a.m. – Samuel Dixon 5k Family Run/Walk for Heroes. A uniquely fun family run/walk with excitement at the park and along the Southfork Trail, followed by awards, raffle and a Hero Hotcakes breakfast. A tribute to local heroes in uniform including a Medal of Valor recipient emceed by City Councilman Bob Keller and honoring former Mayor, former Sheriff Captain, George Pederson. All proceeds benefit the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center. Location: Newhall Park,. Contact Cheryl Laymon for more information. 661-257-7892 Email: cheryl@sdfhc.org www.sdfhc.org
Sat., March 27, 10 a.m. – Free Design Seminar. Presented by Tami Smight, Interior Designer and Julie Molinare, Landscape Designer at Green Thumb Nursery 23734 Newhall Avenue. RSVP: rsvp@thegrassisalwaysgreener.net and include your name along with code: GT327
Sat., March 27, 11 a.m. – Grand Opening Cross Valley Connector Road. Come and celebrate the grand opening of the City’s Cross Valley Connector Road, culminating nearly a decade of construction for our new east/west roadway, connecting I-5 with SR14 through the City. The final segment connects Golden Valley with Newhall Ranch Road. Don’t miss the big celebration! Location: Golden Valley Road off Soledad Canyon. Contact Gail Ortiz for more information. 661-255-4314 Email: gortiz@santa-clarita.com www.santa-clarita.com
Sat., March 27, 6 p.m. – 2nd Annual Sweet Charity Cake Auction. Back by popular demand! Local companies, charities and schools will design an “Ace of Cake” specialty cake, to promote their mission, logo, product or mascot and put it on display for viewing and bidding. Cake Entrants will be asked to pair their cake with auction items to increase the value. Location: The TPC at Valencia. Contact Kim Goldman for more information. 661-257-9688 Email: kim@helpnothassle.org www.helpnothassle.org
Sun., March 28, 11 a.m. – Spa and Paw. Edna’s Salon and Spa will be having a fundraiser to support local animal shelter adoptions. Edna’s Salon and Spa is located at 22934 Lyon’s Avenue in Newhall. 661-755-6081