If you missed out on the December 2008 events and want to know what you have missed click on the read more button thank you! Thurs., Dec. 4, 5 p.m. — SCV Black Business Committee Holiday Mixer. Share in the Holiday cheer with BBC Members and guests. Free for Members, $5 for Non-Members. Located at El Torito Grill, 27510 The Old Road in Valencia. Contact Kacey Thorps for more information. 661-294-5290 www.scv-bbc.com
Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 4-6, 8 p.m. — COC Dance Presents: Fall 2008 Dance Concert. COC Dance presents its Fall Dance concert featuring faculty, students and alumni Choreographed dances. Located at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. 661-362-5304 www.canyonspac.com
Fri.-Sun., Dec. 5-7, 10 a.m. — CA Community College Soccer State Championships. Showcasing some of the best soccer talent in the California community college system Located at College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. Contact Celina Baguiao for more information. 661-362-5494 www.cocathletics.com
Fri., Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. — Holipalooza! Magical, musical holiday fundraiser, “The Magic of the Season” features entertainment by 60 talented SCV youths. Located at the Canyon Theatre Guild in Newhall. Contact the Box Office for more information. 661-799-2702 www.canyontheatre.org
Fri., Dec. 5, 6 p.m. — Jaycees Santa’s Helpers – Volunteer Opportunity. Come help the SCV Jaycees organize the toys we distribute during our Santa’s Helpers Event. Located at Solid Concepts, 28309 Avenue Crocker in Valencia. Contact Sharlene Duzick for more information at sharleneduzick@yahoo.com. www.scvjaycees.com
Fri., Dec. 5, 7 p.m. — Henry Mayo Holiday Home Tour Gala. A stunning, 10,000 square-foot Sand Canyon estate decorated in the season’s finest will serve as the location for Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital’s 28th Annual Holiday Home Tour Gala. Contact the Foundation Office for more information. 661-253-8082 www.henrymayo.com
Fri., Dec. 5, 7 p.m. — An Evening in the Night Sky. A fundraising for a medical mission to Kenya the guest speaker is the Prime Minister of Kenya’s wife, Ida Odinga. Tickets are $50. Please RSVP. Located at 15600 Odssey Drive in Granada Hills. Contact Debra Akello for more information. 1-800-986-9640 www.hhifinc.org
Fri.-Sun, Dec. 5-7, 12-13 7 p.m. — Agatha Christie Strikes Again at the REP. The Repertory East Playhouse will end its 2008 Season with the highly anticipated return of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery and then there were none sponsored by Terry Bleeker and Gem Mortgage. Located at the REP Theatre, 24266 Main Street in Newhall. Contact Ovington Michael Owston for more information. 661-288-0000 www.repeastplayhouse.org
Sat., Dec. 6, 9 a.m. — Henry Mayo Holiday Boutique. 26th Annual Henry Mayo Holiday Boutique. A portion of the proceeds raised at the boutique will be donated to Women’s Services at Henry Mayo. Located at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 23233 Lyons Avenue in Newhall. Contact the Foundation Office for more information. 661-253-8082 www.henrymayo.com
Sat., Dec. 6 and 13, 10 a.m. — Pet Photos with Santa. Benefits local animal welfare, get a custom photo from the Santa Clarita Chapter of Pet Assistance Foundation.
Dec. 6 located at Pet Stop Store and Veterinary, 16522 Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country.
Dec 13 located at Pet Supply Store, 26831 Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus. 661-260-3140
Sat., Dec. 6, 10 a.m. — Jaycees Santa’s Helpers Volunteer Opportunity. Come help us wrap all of the gifts for our Santa’s Helpers Event. Located at Solid Concepts, 28309 Avenue Crocker in Valencia. Contact Sharlene Duzick at sharleneduzick@yahoo.com for more information. www.scvjaycees.com
Sat., Dec. 6, 10 a.m. — Santa Clarita’s Literacy & Arts Festival. Free children’s activities, music, storytellers, author appearances, stage shows, crafts and more, all geared to promote the love of books, reading and the performing arts. Located at Hart Park, 24151 San Fernando Road in Newhall. Contact Ann Unger for more information. 661-414-4465 www.scveducationfoundation.org
Sat., Dec. 6-7, 12-14, 17-21 8 p.m. — It’s A Wonderful Life. Heartwarming holiday tale based on Frank Capra’s classic movie. Located at the Canyon Theatre Guild. Call the Box Office for more information. 661-799-2702 www.canyontheatre.org
Sun, Dec. 7, 8 a.m. — Canyon High School Swim Team Pancake Breakfast. Join the Canyon High School swim team for a pancake breakfast in the parking lot of the Santa Clarita Lanes on Soledad Canyon Road. They will be serving pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee and cocoa.
Sun., Dec. 7, 2 p.m. — HMNMH 23rd Annual Tree Lighting. The traditional afternoon of free holiday fun and festive activities will feature entertainment for the entire family, including holiday music performances from local theatre groups and children’s choirs. Located at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, 23845 McBean Parkway in Valencia. 661-253-8000 www.henrymayo.com
Sun., Dec. 7, 7 p.m. — Go Country 105 FM Acoustic Holiday Concert. Go Country music station brings two former American Idols to the Santa Clarita PAC for a fantastic Acoustic Holiday Concert! Phil Stacey and Josh Gracin. Located at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. Contact the Box Office for more information. 661-362-5304 www.canyonspac.com
Fri., Dec 12, 4:30-9pm – SCV Relay For Life Holiday Boutique. Attend our "Shop, Save and Save Lives" fundraiser and visit over 25 vendors in this holiday extravaganza. Located at Oak Hills Elementary School at 26730 Old Oak Road in Valencia. Contact Nora Christie at specialevents@scvrelay.org . For a list of vendors go to www.scvrelay.org .
Fri., Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. — COC Music Presents Holiday Concert. Musicians from the College of the Canyons Music Department perform holiday favorites. Main Stage at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Contact the Box Office for more information. 661-326-5304 www.canyonspac.com
Fri., Dec. 12, 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 the Santa Clarita Senior Center, 22900 Market Avenue in Newhall. Contact Joanne Marrin for more information. 661-250-8828 www.sierrahillbillies.org
Sat., Dec. 13, 10 a.m. — Save the Earth and Save Money. Come learn how to save money and save the earth. In today’s economy this is “must have” information! Ask for Tami. Located at the Betty Ferguson Foundation, 25510 Avenue Stanford in Valencia. 661-312-4239 www.melaleuca.com
Sat., Dec. 13, 3 p.m. — Holiday Gifts: A Special Family Matinee. New this year, the Santa Clarita Master Chorale presents a kid-friendly program that’s sure to become an annual tradition for your family’s holiday celebrations. All children must have a ticket to enter the auditorium. Open seating. Located at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. Contact the Santa Clarita Master Chorale for more information. 661-254-8886 www.scmasterchorale.org
Sat., December 13, 4 p.m. — Join Us for a Holiday Celebration. The Cat Doctor and Friends will hold an open house for their animals. Yummy refreshments provided, a raffle for great prizes and Reps from various cat product companies will be here, with free samples for your cats and kittens. You will also see the inner workings of our Veterinary Practice, including our new digital x-ray machine. Proceeds will benefit Jenny’s Feline Foundation, a non-profit entity that helps cats in the SCV. Located at 26055 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. 661-259-5288
Sat., Dec. 13, 5 p.m. — “With Eyes Wide Open” Photography Exhibit. Free public reception for the exhibit “With Eyes Wide Open” which will feature over 30 color photographs by local award winning photographer Sandy Fisher. Located at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Newhall. Contact Sandy Fisher. 661-618-0939 or email up2trouble@socal.rr.com
Sat., Dec. 13, 8 p.m. — Be of Good Cheer. Let the singers of the Santa Clarita Master Chorale show you once again that it is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Located at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. Contact the Santa Clarita Master Chorale for more information. 661-254-8886 www.scmasterchorale.org
Sun., Dec. 21, 3 & 6 p.m. — Church On The Way presents “A Snowy Storynight.” These special presentations will be a highlight of the Christmas season as America’s Storyteller, Melea Brock, comes to share stories that are sure to touch every heart. Located at the Church On The Way, 23415 Cinema Drive in Santa Clarita. 661-291-6000
Sun., Dec. 21, 5 p.m. — Valencia Christian Center’s Christmas Concert. VCC is hosting their Christmas concert in the Pico Canyon Elementary School Auditorium. Pico Canyon is located at 25255 Pico Canyon Road in Stevenson Ranch. 661-977-4100
Mon., Dec. 22, 6 p.m. — Chanukah Menorah Lighting. Join the entire Jewish community as we light the largest menorah in Santa Clarita! It will take place at the front entrance of the Mall on Town Center Drive. Contact Mark Blazer for more information. 661-255-6410 www.templebethami.org
Tues., Dec. 23, 7 p.m. — Chanukah Storytime. Join us as we light the third light of the holiday and read a Chanukah story with music and refreshments. Located at Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 23630 Valencia Boulevard in Valencia. Contact Mark Blazer for more information. 661-255-6410 www.templebethami.org
Fri., Dec. 26, 8 p.m. — Volunteer of the Year Chanukah Service. Join us as we bring in Shabbat with Chanukah spirit featuring Chanukah music and award ceremony for our Volunteer of the Year. Located at Temple Beth Ami, 23023 Hilse Lane in Newhall. Contact Mark Blazer for more information. 661-255-6410 www.templebethami.org
Sat., Dec. 27, 12 p.m. — High School Musical: The Ice Tour. Come celebrate the holidays with the gang from High School Musical at the Honda Center in Anaheim. This trip includes transportation by bus and reserved seats in the lower level at the Honda Center. Reserve your seats now! For more information, please call or email Jennifer Lindstrom at jlindstrom@santa-clarita.com. 661-284-1465 www.santa-clarita.com
Wed., Dec. 31, 7 p.m. — LETMESAIL’s New Year’s Eve Bon Voyage Ball. Gala formal evening of dinner, dancing, entertainment, casino style gaming to benefit LETMESAIL, Inc. Location will be announced. Contact Gary Spindt for more information. 661-702-8555 www.letmesail.org