Calendar of Events – April/May 2011

Looking for cool things to do in Santa Clarita?
Whether you’re just stopping by or have lived here for years, there are always fun events and concerts to keep everyone busy.  April and May has everything from musicals to festivals, so get ready because it’s a great time to be in the Santa Clarita Valley.

April 2011

Friday – Sunday, April 1-16
Repertory East Playhouse Presents: The Diary of Anne Frank
8 p.m. Friday/Saturday
2 p.m. Sunday
Watch this gripping new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman.
General Admission is $20,
Student/Seniors: $17.
The Repertory East Playhouse
24266 Main Street
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Saturday, April 2
The Santa Clarita Century
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $10, $50, $75
A main 100-mile event challenges cyclists high into the mountains of Angeles National Forest.  All rides begin in Valencia.  Contact: irenetjohnson@yahoo.com or 661-309-3135.
Westfield Valencia Town Center
24201 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Saturday, April 2
Women in Service Celebration
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $35 includes brunch.
Hosted by Zonta Club of SCV, nominees are guests of Zonta.  Honors women who advance the status of women through community service.  Nomination and reservation forms, info, at www.scvzonta.org.
Robinson Ranch Clubhouse
27734 Sand Canyon Road
Canyon Country, CA 91387

Saturday, April 2
Dancing With Our Stars
6 p.m. Cocktails
7 p.m. Dinner
Get your tickets now as VIP Around the Dance Floor tickets have already sold out. Ticket prices are $85 each, and tables seat 10 guests.  Dinner with beautiful views overlooking the San Fernando Valley, dancing and entertainment.  The no-host bar will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 7 p.m.  You won’t want to miss out on this star-studded event. Contact Linda at 661-294-4444 ext. 113
Odyssey Restaurant
15600 Odyssey Drive
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Saturday, April 9
3rd Annual Sweet
Charity Cake Auction
6 p.m.
Cost: $40 for general admission,
$25 to enter a cake,
Sponsorship levels available
Here’s your opportunity for your business or organization to be highlighted at the coolest, most unique event in Santa Clarita. Need ideas?  See pictures from the last two years (www.helpnothassle.org).
Tournament Players Club
26550 Heritage View Lane
Valencia, CA 91381

Saturday, April 9
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s GREAT STRIDES Walk
Registration 8:30 a.m.
Walk 9:30 a.m.
Join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as they will be Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis at their annual GREAT STRIDES at Westfield’s Valencia Town Center.
Westfield Valencia Town Center
Contat Gillian Stone
661-313-3561
gstone@cff.org

Sunday, April 10
Footsteps 5K Walk/Run
6 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Cost: Race Participants $25
5K Run/Walk from Newhall Park into The Southfork Trail, turn around and return to park.  All proceeds stay in the Santa Clarita Valley.  For more information, please contact Elenore Hull at 661-259-2637 or 661-755-9478.
Newhall Park/South Fork Trail
24933 Newhall Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Saturday, April 16
7th Annual 5K Walk For Hope
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Adults: $25, 13
and under $15
7th Annual Walk for Hope 5K is “Pawsitively Pink”, where family members, teams and even dog owners can join in the fun.  Register teams or individuals.  Online registration began in February at www.CircleofHopeInc.org.  Contact:  Janet Hinde via email: assistant@circleofhopeinc.org or phone at 661-254-5218.
Castaic Lake Lower Lagoon
32132 Castaic Lake Drive
Castaic, CA 91384

Saturday, April 16
Earth/Arbor Day
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
The City of Santa Clarita Earth Day Festival and 22nd Annual Arbor Day Celebration will take place at Central Park in Saugus.  For more information, please call Arts & Events Office at 661-286-4018.
Central Park
27150 Bouquet Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

Saturday, April 16
Seussical: Oh, The Thinks
You Can Think!
2 p.m.
Cost: $15 / $12 / $10
The Cat in the Hat serves as host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this fun-filled romp through all of the Dr. Seuss classics!  For more information, please call 661-362-5304, email: patronservices@canyons.edu and visit www.canyonsPAC.com.
College of the Canyons – PAC
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Sunday, April 17
Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society April Pro Blues Jam
Hosted by The Robert
Heft Blues Band
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Drop by Vincenzo’s to enjoy an early dinner from their delicious menu and listen to Southern California’s Best Blues Bands.
Vincenzo’s Pizza
24504 1/2 Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Monday, April 18
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber
of Commerce Annual
Golf Tournament
10 a.m.
Cost: $300 for single,
$1,100 per foursome
It is the Chambers 27th Annual Golf Tournament. Chamber!  For more information, please contact: Laura Kirchhoff at 661-702-6977 or via email: lkirchhoff@scvchamber.com.
Tournament Players Club
in Valencia
26550 Heritage View Lane
Valencia, CA 91381

Saturday, April 23
Eggstravaganza
10 a.m.
Cost: Free with food and donations for the SCV Food Pantry
Grab your basket and join your local community in the search for goodies left by Mr. E Bunny at Central Park. The “Egg Scramble” begins promptly at 10:00 am. For more information, please call the Arts & Events Office at 661-286-4018 or www.santa-clarita.com/arts.
Central Park
27150 Bouquet Canyon Road
Saugus, CA 91350

Saturday-Sunday, April 23-24
Santa Clarita Street Fair
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Free Admission
Vendors offer arts, crafts, handmade items and new merchandise.  Event Contact Information: Weekdays: 661-299-2139 and Weekends: 661-810-9905, email: Info@SantaClaritaStreetFair.com and online at: www.SantaClaritaStreetFair.com.
College of the Canyons
parking lot 8, adjacent to
football stadium
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Wednesday, April 27 to
Sunday, May 1
City of Santa Clarita’s
Cowboy Festival
The best performers in western entertainment will celebrate the 18th annual City of Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival.  For more information, please call the Cowboy Festival Hotline at 661-286-4021 or visit www.cowboyfestival.org. Located at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio.

Saturday, April 30
Jack and Jill Hosts
White Party Fundraiser
7 p.m. – 12 p.m.
The Santa Clarita/Antelope Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host its “All-White Affair” cocktail party fundraiser at the Paseo Club in Valencia.  Guests are encouraged to wear all-white attire.  To purchase tickets, please visit www.scvavjjwhiteparty.webstarts.com.  For more information regarding the Jack and Jill Foundation, please visit www.jackandjillfoundation.org.
Paseo Club
27650 Dickason Drive
Valencia, CA 91355

May 2011

Sunday, May 1
The 6th Annual Memorial Garden Tour
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The 6th annual Memorial Garden Tour is made up of exhibitors scattered throughout Santa Clarita Valley who have generously consented to share their gardens with you.  This 501(c)3 non profit charity supports families of our fallen and wounded military.
www.memorialgardentour.com

Sunday, May 1
Child & Family Center’s
Taste of the Town
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Taste of the Town is our community’s longest established and most prestigious food event. Benefiting our neighborhood children who are in emotional pain or crisis.  Visit our website at www.tasteofthetown.com or call Qiana Staral at 661-255-6847, ext. 3059.
Mann Biomedical Park
25104 Rye Canyon Loop
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Sunday, May 1
Ballet Folklorico
“Quetzalli” de Vera Cruz
8 p.m.
Cost: $45 / $35 / $20
Just in time to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo comes the 25th anniversary tour of Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz.  Please call 661-362-5304, email: patronservices@canyons.edu and visit www.canyonsPAC.com.
College of the Canyons – PAC
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Friday, May 6
Santa Clarita Man and
Woman of the Year
6 p.m.
Cost: $75 per person
The 2011 prestigious Santa Clarita Man and Woman of the Year Dinner will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Valencia. For further info contact Nancy Coulter at 661-252-0127 or via email: ccouler1@socal.rr.com and visit the website at www.scvmanandwomanoftheyear.com.
Hyatt Regency Valencia
24500 Town Center Drive
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Friday-Sunday,
May 13 – May 29
Repertory East Playhouse
Presents Cabaret
8 p.m. Friday/Saturday
2 p.m. Sunday
Cost: GA: $20, Student/Seniors:$17
It is the city of Berlin in 1930, a time when political unrest racks the country, the economy has been destroyed, and millions of unemployed roam the streets.
The Repertory East Playhouse
24266 Main Street
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Saturday, May 14
Bikes and Bites
COC Canyon Country Campus Food Festival and Fun Ride
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person if bike riding
Free if attending after-ride festival only
An 8.5-mile bike ride beginning at the Canyon Country Campus, traveling to Discovery Park (off of Camp Plenty), and returning to CCC.  Celebrating CCC, biking in SCV, and scholarships for CCC.  For more information, please call 661-362-3800 and visit www.canyoncountrycampus.com.
College of the Canyons, Canyon Country Campus
17200 Sierra Highway
Santa Clarita, CA 91351

Saturday, May 14
34th Annual Santa Clarita Dodger Day
4 p.m.
Cost varies per seat location
Come out and join your neighbor’s and watch the Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamond Backs.  Proceeds help support various Santa Clarita non-profit groups and schools.  Contact Information: Patrick Downing with the City of Santa Clarita at 661-255-4918 or e-mail: pdowning@santa-clarita.com and visit www.scvdodgerday.com.
Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Sunday, May 15
Jammin for FCA –
Smooth Jazz Concert
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $15
A smooth jazz concert to benefit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, sponsoring local SCV student athletes to attend FCA summer camp at UCLA.  Contact Brenda Robinson, The Burning Bush Church, at 661-297-2874, email: administration@burningbushchurch.org and visit www.burningbushchurch.org.
The Burning Bush Church
At Legacy Christian Academy
27680 Dickason Drive
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Thursday – Sunday, May 19-22
Lysistrata by Aristophanes
8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
2 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $10 Adult / $5 Children, Seniors, Students
This production contains mature subject matter and is not recommended for children. Parental discretion is advised for children under 13.  For more information, please call 661-362-5304, email: patronservices@canyons.edu and visit www.canyonsPAC.com.
College of the Canyons – Performing Art Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Saturday, May 21
38th Annual Frontier Toyota/Henry Mayo Drive
Safe Golf Classic
7:30 a.m. Check-in,
9 a.m. Tee Off
Cost: Sponsorships begin
at just $1,250
Join us for a great day of golf, food and fun in support of Emergency & Trauma Services at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital!  Sponsorships begin at just $1250.  For more information, including all sponsor levels, please visit www.henrymayogiving.com.
See you on the links!
Valencia Country Club
27330 Tourney Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Saturday-Sunday, May 21-22
Relay For Life of the
American Cancer Society
9 a.m. Saturday – 9 a.m. Sunday
Cost: Free and donations are accepted.
Relay For Life is a 24-hour event where teams have at least one team member walking around the track the entire 24-hours to signal one day in the life of someone with cancer.  Participate at Relay as a Survivor, as a Team, as a Volunteer or help plan this event, please contact Event Chair – Jen Minard at relayjen@aol.com or call 818-652-2505.
Central Park
27150 Bouquet Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Saturday-Sunday, May 22 & 28
Santa Clarita Street Fair
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Free Admission
“We are very excited to offer a once-per-month marketplace that is fun, festive and entertaining for the entire family.  Proceeds to benefit SCV Emergency Winter Shelter.  Event Contact Information: Weekdays: 661-299-2139 and Weekends: 661-810-9905, email: Info@SantaClaritaStreetFair.com and online at: www.SantaClaritaStreetFair.com.
College of the Canyons
parking lot 8
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Sunday, May 22
Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley
3rd Annual High Heel a Thon
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join participants for a 150-yard walk to Stomp out Domestic Violence.  Benefitting The Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley.  Event Contact Information: Tora Brown via email: info@SIGSCV.org.  Located in Old Town Newhall starting at Veteran’s Plaza.

Sunday, May 22nd
Amgen Tour of California
Stage 8 in Santa Clarita
The largest cycling event in America, the 2011 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race, presented by AEG, that challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course from May 15 to 22, located at Westfield Town Center.  For more information, please visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.