If you missed out on the January 2009 events and want to know what you have missed click on the read more button thank you! Thurs., Jan. 1st. Midnight – Happy New Year
Thurs., Jan. 8, 6 p.m. — Game Lounge. Meet your friends and make new ones playing board games and new Wii videogames. Also watch movies, win prizes, and munch snacks. Everything is free! For teens in grades six to 12. Location at the Newhall Library, 22704 W. 9th Street in Newhall. Contact Paula Hock for more information. 661-259-0750 www.colapublib.org
Thurs.-Sun, Jan. 8-11, 5 p.m. — Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival. The 4th Annual SCV Film Festival provides local filmmakers with opportunities to show their work and to come together with an audience to enjoy quality independent films. Located at the Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 Main Street in Newhall. 661-286-4018 www.scvfilmfestival.com
Thurs., Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 7:30 p.m. — Evening Presentation. A free presentation on the uses of Young Living Essential Oils and other Young Living products. Business opportunities will also be discussed at the office of Dr. Elena Michaels. Come and find out how these products can put you in charge of your health and your life! Reservations are required. Contact Dr. Elena Michaels for more information. 661-250-4395
Sat., Jan. 10, 9 a.m. — Friends of the Libraries Book Sale. Friends of the Libraries of the Santa Clarita Valley will hold a book sale. A “Members Only Presale” will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2009. You can join the FOL at the door or at the library ahead of time. Located at the Valencia Library, 23743 W. Valencia Blvd. in Santa Clarita. Contact Sue Yamamoto for more information. 661-259-8942 www.colapl.org
Sun., Jan. 11, 7 p.m. — Art
Garfunkel with the Santa Clarita Symphony. Although it has been 35 years since “Bridge Over Troubled Water” was recorded, Art Garfunkel’s image and signature vocals remain among the most instantly recognizable in popular music. 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
Wed., Jan. 14, 7 p.m. — Sibling Rivalry. There are alternatives to yelling, bribing, or threats. Learn innovative techniques and communication skills for dealing with siblings. Focus on children ages three to 10 years. Cookie Spancer – Parenting skills instructor. Open to the public. $15 includes childcare during the presentation. RSVP required. Located at Temple Beth Ami, 23023 Hilse Lane in Newhall. Contact Sherrie Zadok for more information. 661-255-6410 www.templebethami.org .
Thurs., Jan. 15, 10 a.m. — Real Estate Fraud Prevention Lunch. This free seminar offered to Real Estate Agents, Mortgage Brokers, and Title/Escrow officers will identify key areas for potential fraud in residential transactions a variety of common real estate fraud schemes approaches one may take to prevent/detect fraud at the outsetand ways in which to maximize recovery of loan funds or property if fraud has occured in your transaction. Located at the Santa Clarita City Hall, 1st Floor Council Chambers. Contact Alicia Parra for more information. 661-286-4071 www.SCVSheriff.com
Thurs., Jan. 22, 5:30 p.m. — 2009 COC Hall of Fame. The 2009 College of the Canyons Athletic Hall of Fame. Please mark your calendars and join us in COC’s newest building, the East PE Gymnasium, for another great evening honoring COC’s most influential athletes and coaches. 1981 Baseball State Championship Team, Al Adelini – Counselor and Dean, Larry Reisbig – Head Football Coach, Susan Latch – Women’s Golfer, and Jessie Boyd – Men’s Basketball Player. Contact Shannon Munoz via email at shannon.munoz@canyons.edu for more information. 661-362-3737
Fri., Jan. 23, 9 a.m. — Principal for a Day. Business and community leaders pair up with school administrators across the valley to become “Principals for a Day.” A luncheon at the City Activities Center wraps up the event. Located at the City Activities Center. Contact Ann Unger. 661-414-4465 www.scveducationfoundation.org
Sat., Jan. 24, 10 a.m. — City of Santa Clarita- Hit the Trail. Celebrate the City of Santa Clarita’s 30 miles of off-street trails with professional cyclists competing in the upcoming Amgen Tour of California. The ride will end at Bridgeport Park where there will be food, fun, and giveaways. There is no cost to participate – just show up at one of three designated starting points before 10 a.m. for a leisurely ride through Santa Clarita. For more information, please visit www.santa-clarita.com/tourofca. 661-286-4018 www.santa-clarita.com/tourofca
Sat., Jan. 24, 7 p.m. — Carl Goldman Elks Roast. Join all of SCV in roasting Carl Goldman with proceeds benefiting the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. Located at 17766 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country. 661-251-1500
Sun., Jan. 25, 7 p.m. — Hunt Family Fiddlers. The Hunt Family Fiddlers are an award-winning family of Irish step-dancers, fiddlers and singers who have been entertaining crowds across the country with their high-powered performances and other instrumental talents including drums, accordion, keyboard and guitar. This extraordinary family of nine performs Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes, offering a unique blend of diversity to every show. Located at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. 661-362-5304 www.canyonspac.edu
Fri., Jan. 30, 6 p.m. — SCV Chamber Annual Installation Dinner. The SCV Chamber annual Installation & Recognition Dinner honors Chamber Board Members, Ambassadors, and businesses that have offered their time and/or services for the betterment of the community. The evening recognizes the past years Chairman of the Board and the Chamber’s accomplishments under their leadership. The current Chairman of the Board and fellow Board members are sworn in to office on this evening. Located at the Hyatt Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia. Contact Nichole Swanson for more information. 661-702-6977 ext. 424 www.scvchamber.com
Sat., Jan. 31, 9 a.m. — SCV Chamber Health and Wellness Fair. The Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Committee is hosting a fair at the end of January to give exposure and value to the community as well as local businesses. Come and join us. We will have different screenings, etc, and opportunities to give blood. Sponsors include: Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical, KHTS AM-1220, Aligned Health, and The Magazine of Santa Clarita. Located at the College of the Canyons Student Center. 661-702-6977 www.scvchamber.com
Sat., Jan. 31, 10 a.m. — Building a Recession-Proof Life. Learn how to tap into and use the most powerful part of your mind to find balance and improve your life. A free seminar at Whole Foods with Clinical Hypnotherapist and motivational speaker Virgil F. Vasquez, C.Ht. Please call to reserve a seat. 661-607-8355
Sat., Jan. 31, 2 p.m. — LA Opera’s Figaro’s American Adventure. Come enjoy Figaro’s American Adventure, a charming opera based on the popular classic, “The Barber of Seville.” With his band of sneaky barbers and mercenaries, our wily hero, Figaro, leads us on a delightful musical goose chase. Located at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. 661-362-5304 www.canyonspac.edu