Calendar of Special Events – October/November
October
October 3 & 4, 2009
Festival of the Arts
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Santa Clarita Festival of the Arts will highlight a spectrum of artistic talent in Old Town Newhall. This exciting free outdoor festival will be located along Main Street between Lyons Avenue and 5th Street.
Located on Main Street in Old Town Newhall
Contact Arts and Events Office
661-286-4018
aeo@santa-clarita.com
www.scfestivalofthearts.com
October 3, 2009
COC 40th Anniversary Alumni & Friends Barbeque & Homecoming
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Barbeque dinner and no host bar celebrating 40 years of excellence in education. Awards will be given to our Outstanding Alumni and Friends. COC versus Allan Hancock College Football game immediately following dinner.
College of the Canyons Cougar Den
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Contact Michele Edmonson
661-362-3435
michele.edmonson@canyons.edu
www.canyons.edu
October 3, 2009
All Corked Up Wine Festival
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join All Corked Up, Santa Clarita’s premier wine merchant and storage facility, as well as knowledgeable vintners hailing from California to Australia. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center’s new K-12 Arts Education Outreach program.
College of the Canyons Lot 7
Contact All Corked Up
661-799-7979
www.allcorkedup.com
October 3, 2009
The 2nd Annual TPC/West Ranch Art and Wine Gala
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Beginning with a Champagne Reception, followed by a five-course meal and concludes with an unparalleled Sotheby’s-led art and wine auction.
Tournament Players Club
26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia
Contact Guy Lelarge
661-254-9300
www.valenciawine.com
October 4, 2009
Bras for a Cause
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley will be presenting its annual Bras for a Cause fundraising event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oaks Grille at TPC
26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia
Contact Sandi Naba
661-645-1893
siscv07@ca.rr.com
www.siscv.com
October 8, 2009
LETMESAIL presents
“Evening of Inspiration”
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, LETMESAIL is presenting former Major League Baseball Pitcher and Motivational Speaker Jim Abbott
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Contact Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center COC Box Office
661-362-5304
pamsorlagas@letmesail.org
www.canyonsPAC.com
October 9, 2009
Taste of Expo –
SCV Chamber of Commerce
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Taste of Expo features Santa Clarita’s finest restaurants and caterers. Open to the public.
Santa Clarita Sports Complex
20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita
Contact Nicole Swanson
661-702-6977
nswanson@scvchamber.com
www.scvchamber.com
October 10, 2009
Rubber Ducky Regatta
10:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The 7th Annual Rubber Ducky Regatta is a fun-filled family event at Castaic Lake that will raise funds for Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc., which provides health care for residents throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.
Lower Castaic Lake
32132 Castaic Lake Drive
Contact Patti Moody
661-257-2339 ext. 302
patti@sdfhc.org
www.sdfhc.org
October 10 & 11, 2009
SCV Chamber 25th Annual Home & Business Expo
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday
Make It New, Make It Better, Make It EXPO! Open to the public.
Santa Clarita Sports Complex
20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita
Contact Nicole Swanson
661-702-6977
nswanson@scvchamber.com
www.scvchamber.com
October 10 & 11, 2009
6th Annual Circle of
Hope Theatrical Tea
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Stroll backwards through the decades’ as each table will feature fashion, food, and fads from the 1890s to the 1970s. We accept Visa and MC, PayPal, or mail a check to Circle of Hope, Inc. P.O. Box 221461, Newhall, CA 91322. Private home near Peachland Estates
Contact Janet Hinde
661-254-5218
Assistant@CircleOfHopeInc.org
www.CircleOfHopeInc.org
October 16 – 18 & 23-25, 2009
Hair: The American Tribal
Love-Rock Musical
8:00 p.m. – Fridays & Saturdays
2:00 p.m. – Sundays
Hair provides an insight into the philosophy of the flower children of the 1960s.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Contact PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
October 18, 2009
Breakfast with the Gibbons Fundraiser
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Please join us for a special event at the Gibbons Conservation Center that will include a guided tour of the largest group of gibbons (small apes) in the Americas (including infants), a vegan breakfast, gift shop, and question and answer session with founder Alan Mootnick.
19100 Esguerra Road, Santa Clarita, 91390
Contact Alan Mootnick
661-296-2737
info@gibboncenter.org
www.gibboncenter.org
October 18, 2009
Child & Family Center’s Kid Expo
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kid Expo is a trade show for kids! This is a must-attend event for families where Santa Clarita Valley businesses exhibit their products and/or services for kids! All proceeds benefit the
Child & Family Center.
Golden Valley High School
Contact Qiana Staral
661-255-6847, ext. 3059
qiana.staral@childfamilycenter.org
www.kidexposcv.com
October 24, 2009
Make A Difference Day 2009
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For the ninth consecutive year HandsOn Santa Clarita, in partnership with the City of Santa Clarita, will host Make A Difference Day, the most encompassing national day of helping others a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Various sites around the SCV
Contact Randy Phillips
661-294-2573
rphillips@scvrc.org
www.VolunteerInSCV.org
October 24, 2009
The Painted Turtle:
Casino Royale II
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Entertainment, games of chance, fun and great food in a very special setting will greet guests at our 5th annual fundraiser for The Painted Turtle, once again, held at the Camp. Please join us for Denim & Diamonds, Casino Royale II
17000 Elizabeth Lake Road, Lake Hughes
Contact: Amanda Johnson
310 451-1353 x101
amandaj@thepaintedturtle.org
www.thepaintedturtle.org
October 25, 2009
“With Love From Me To You” –
Boutique and Fashion Show
10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a day at the beautiful Robinson Ranch Country Club where Margo Fashions will invite designers to showcase their fashions and a wonderful array of vendors will also be on hand. Boutique is complimentary, however, for reserved seating which includes a buffet lunch for $20.
27734 Sand Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Contact Margo Hudson at 661-255-9122
Jane Gates with Robinson Ranch
at 661-252-8484 ext: 22.
October 30, 2009
Fall Jazz Band Concert
7:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The fantastic fall concert featuring the award-winning COC Jazz Ensemble and the COC Lab Jazz Combo, under the direction of KC Manji, will present jazz standards.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Contact PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
October 31, 2009
Ballroom Socials –
A Halloween Costume Ball
D’Wilfri Dance Art and Entertainment along with Bella Vita Event Planning, provides an additional opportunity to those who love Ballroom and Latin style dancing. Join us for a Halloween Costume Ball with a special performance.
Hyatt Valencia
24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia
Contact Toni
805-405-1815
NOVEMBER
November 5 & 6, 2009
Fall Dance Concert
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
COC Dance presents the COC Dance Company and special guests in an exciting array of ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, and cultural dance styles.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Contact PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
November 7,
Student Symphonic Orchestras Symphony of the Canyon
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The Symphony of the Canyons presents a concert of orchestral masterworks under the direction of Dr. Paul Sherman. This group is the top-level orchestra of the three-tiered instrumental education program offered by the college.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Contact PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
November 8, 2009
City of Santa Clarita- Marathon
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The Santa Clarita Marathon features a full marathon, half marathon, 5K Run/Walk, and Kid K. Located at McBean Parkway/Town Center Drive
Contact Arts and Events Office
661-286-4023
aeo@santa-clarita.com
www.scmarathon.org
November 8, 2009
Sunset in the Vineyard
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Assistance League’a 2nd annual wine tasting, highlighting local wine makers and growers.
Compa Vineyard
Contact Gloria Regan
661-993-4434
goglogo320@gmail.com
November 14 & 15, 2009
City of Santa Clarita-
Fine Craft Show
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Join us at Old Orchard Park for a relaxed and enjoyable weekend of shopping, featuring fine handcrafted items, specialty foods, coffees and jazz music.
Old Orchard Park
25023 Avenida Rotella
Contact Arts and Events Office
661-286-4018
aeo@santa-clarita.com
www.santa-clarita.com/crafts
November 14, 2009
Champions of the Dance
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Spend an enchanting evening with the top professionals in the world of dance as they strut their stuff in sizzling Latin numbers, beautiful waltzes and romantic tangos.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Contact PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
November 15, 2009
Sunday at the Moulin Rouge Fashion Show
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Guild’s 25th Annual Fashion Show, luncheon and boutique.Location Sheraton Universal Hotel.
Contact Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Sheraton Universal Hotel
333 Universal Hollywood Drive,
Universal City, 91608
Contact Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Volunteer Services Office
661-253-8051
www.henrymayo.com
November 21-22, 2009
7th Annual Boys & Girls Club
Festival of Trees
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Open to the Public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Gala to be held on Saturday Evening
Location To Be Determined
Contact Ivan Price
661-254-3063
ivanp@scvbgc.org
www.scvboysandgirlsclub.org |
