Calendar of Events – April/May 2012

Sunday, April 1
Castaic Relay For Life – 9 a.m.
Relay For Life is a unique 24-hour celebration of cancer survivorship and a tribute to those who have lost their battle.  We are hoping for over 1,000 supporters who will raise funds in 2012 for the American Cancer Society and take to the track in honor of loved ones, friends and co-workers touched by this disease.   Contact Debbie at CastaicRelay@yahoo.com if interested in volunteering or joining a team!

Sunday, April 1
Third Annual KHTS Santa Clarita
Home and Garden Show – 9 a.m.
Come on down and see more than 70 of the area’s finest businesses and organizations for the home and garden.  Cost is $5 with discount tickets available and free parking.  See www.scvhomeandgarden.com for details, or call Gary Buterbaugh at 661-255-7063.

Sunday, April 1
The Heidi Chronicles – 8 p.m.
Wendy Wasserstein’s 1989 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play chronicles the glory days of the feminist movement through the character of art historian Heidi Holland.  This production contains profanity and adult situations and is recommended for mature audiences only.  Parental discretion is advised for children under 13.  Children under the age of five are not allowed in the theater. Cost: $10, $5.  The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons is located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.  For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  You can also learn more online at www.canyonspac.com.

Friday-Sunday, April 1-14
Repertory East Playhouse
Presents Journey’s End  –  8 p.m. Friday & Saturday •2 p.m. Sun
This international multi-award winning production of R.C. Sherriff’s masterpiece Journey’s End is a must see.  Based on the author’s own experience in the trenches, this gripping tale about ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances celebrates humor and courage, engaging audiences with a compelling insight of how in the face of adversity, the human spirit will always triumph.  The Repertory East Playhouse is located at 24266 Main Street in Santa Clarita.  For tickets call: 661-288-0000 or go to www.repeastplayhouse.org.

Thursday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26
Farmers Market on Main Street – 3 p.m.
Shop local this month by purchasing locally grown healthy wholesome food from professional grocers.  Make an effort to purchase fresh fruits, vegetable, and baked goods by stopping by the Farmer’s Market, in Old Town Newhall, every Thursday.

Saturday, April 7
Santa Clarita Century  –  7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event invites cyclist of every level to pedal for a great cause.  For more information please contact Irene Johnson at 661-309-3135 or 661-252-4993.  Event Cost: $10 for Family Ride, $25 for 25-Mile Ride, and $50 for 50 Mile and 100 Mile Ride.  Located at the Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Boulevard.

Sunday, April 8
Happy Easter

Thursday, April 12
Symphony of the Canyons
Classical, Romantic Masterworks – 7 p.m.
All three College of the Canyons orchestras present an exciting mix of compositions both wonderfully familiar and excitingly new.  Cost: $10, $5.  The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons is located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.  For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  You can also learn more online at www.canyonspac.com.

Friday, April 13
JazzReach – 8 p.m.
One of the nation’s leading arts organizations dedicated to jazz, JazzReach proudly brings its live multi-media educational program to the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center.  Cost: $55, $45, $30.  The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons is located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.  For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  You can also learn more online at www.canyonspac.com.

Saturday-Sunday, April 14-15
US Masters Swimming SPMS Championship Swim Meet – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Santa Clarita Aquatic Center was chosen to host this annual event on behalf the Southern Pacific Masters Swimming (SPMS) committee to host the 2012 Short Course Yard Championship Swim Meet.  Adult athletes, from 18 to 99 years old, from all around the Pacific Coast will compete for the championship title.  The cost is free.  Santa Clarita Aquatic Center is located at 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita.  For more information, please contact the Aquatic Center at 661-250-3766.

Saturday, April 14
Earth/Arbor Day – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is a free event put on by the City of Santa Clarita.  Join residents and arborist at Central Park, located 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.

Thursday-Sunday, April 19-22
Cowboy Festival
All events are at off-site locations this year. On Thursday, April 19 the SCV Film Tour will be from12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Cowboy Couture at 7 p.m. and Senses on Main from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.  Friday, April 20 will include Californio Fiesta De Rancho Camulos with Don Edwards at 11 a.m. and an Evening of Music with Dave Stamey at 8 p.m.  The events on Saturday and Sunday will be located at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio.  For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.cowboyfestival.org or call the Cowboy Festival phone line at 661-250-3735.

Saturday, April 21
8th Annual 5k Walk and
People’s Choice Car Show
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Circle of Hope’s Annual 5K Walk for Hope is “Pawsitively Pink”!  Come join the fun as we walk as a team, walk with your family, even walk with your dog to honor or memorialize someone you love.  Located at Castaic Lake, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive in Castaic. Participants can register online at www.CircleofHopeInc.org.  Registration includes a t-shirt and parking.  For further information, call 661-254-5218.

Saturday, April 21
Wine Tasting for ACS – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Come join us for wine tasting, silent auction, raffle prizes, hand painted wine glasses and much more.  All profits go to the American Cancer Society.  RSVP by April 16 to Pat News at 661-714-8624.  Cost: $30.  Located at the home of Judi and Jon Corfino, 25597 Via Velador, Santa Clarita, California 91355.

Saturday, April 21
Sweet Charity Cake Auction – 6:30 p.m.
Here’s your opportunity for your business or organization to be highlighted at the coolest, most unique event in Santa Clarita. Design a cake that best reflects your mission, logo, or product Then pair your cake with unique gifts (trips, baskets, gift certificates, services, etc.,) creating an innovative and valuable auction. Check out our website, www.helpnothassle.org. Cost: $40 and the event is located at Tournament Players Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane in Santa Clarita.

Thursday, April 26
LUNAFEST® SCV 2012 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
LUNAFEST®, the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will be hosted by the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley. Complimentary snack bar includes popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, candy with a no host bar.  Tickets available at www.lunafest.org/santaclarita.  Cost: $25 and it is located at Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Old Town Newhall.

May 2012

Friday, May 4
SCV Man and Woman of the Year – 6 p.m.
The 46th Annual Premier Volunteer Recognition Event, 2012 Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year dinner will be held on Friday, May 4, at 6 p.m. at the beautiful Hyatt in Valencia.   For further information, contact Candy Spahr at candy.spahr@gmail.com.

Saturday, May 5
Soroptimist International of SCV presents Gentlemen for a Cause – 6 p.m.
Come bid on profesional services offered by our community’s most talented gentlemen. Tickets include Cinco de Mayo fare and one drink.  Additional beer, wine and margaritas available for purchase.  Proceeds will benefit the Domestic Violence Center and SISCV service projects assisting women and girls. Cost: $40.  The Westridge Clubhouse is located at 27200 Sycamore Meadow Drive in Stevenson Ranch.  For more information, please contact Suzanne Stone at 661-433-5383 or visit our website at siscv.com

Sunday, May 6
Assistance League Operation School Bell
5K Run/Walk  –  6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
A 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kiddie Fun Run.  Cost: $25 runner registration.  Located at Newhall Park/South Fork Trail, 24907 Newhall Avenue.  For more information contact Joanie Smelser at 661-259-8019.

Sunday, May 6
Taste of the Town – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy all-you-can-eat/drink with tastes from 40 local restaurants, caterers, wine and ale, purveyors, and dessert makers!  Includes live entertainment and a live and silent auction.  All-inclusive general admission is $75 (Early bird discount $65 before April 6).  Taste of the Town is located at Mann Biomedical Park, 25104 Rye Canyon Loop in Santa Clarita.  Reserved Seating $125 per person and sponsorships are available. Visit www.tasteofthetown.com for more.  For information, please contact: Cheryl Jones at 661-255-6847 x3018 and email: orcheryl.jones@childfamilycenter.org.

Saturday, May 12
Tributefest – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The 3rd Annual Tributefest returns to Santa Clarita’s Central Park, featuring concert quality lighting and sound, as well as dozens of beers on tap and LA’s best food trucks. Located at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita.  For more information, please visit www.drinkeatplay.com/tributefest.

Saturday, May 12
Pop a Cork For a Cure – 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $30.  Team Check ‘Em Out presents this 6th annual wine tasting fundraiser for Relay for Life!  Several varietals, live entertainment, hot hors d’oeuvres, raffle, silent auction and more.  Fighting cancer has never been this much fun!  Invite whomever you like!   For more information, visit www.scvrelay.org, or email publicity@scvrelay.org for more information. Find us on Facebook and learn about this event at www.facebook.com/SCVRelay?sk=events

Saturday, May 12
Choir Concert Fling into Spring – 7:30 p.m.
Spring has sprung and love is in the air. Join the College of the Canyons Choirs as they celebrate the many delights of this time of year. Enjoy all the different ways in which composers have portrayed spring.  Cost: $10, $5.  The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons is located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.  For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  You can also learn more online at www.canyonspac.com.

Friday-Sunday, May 11-27
Repertory East Playhouse Presents
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
8 p.m. Friday & Saturday • 2 p.m. Sunday
Directed by Mark Kaplan, The Great American Trailer Park Musical is a country-rock and blues musical about the lives and loves of a trailer park community.  The Repertory East Playhouse is located at 24266 Main Street in Santa Clarita.  For tickets call: 661-288-0000 or go to www.repeastplayhouse.org.

Sunday, May 13
Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society Open Pro Blues Jam hosted by Rick Berthod & The Persuader Band – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A very popular Blues Jam, bring your instruments and sign in at the door.  Come hungry, Vincenzo’s has great pizza and salads.  The event is free for guests of all ages, located at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24504 1/2 Lyons Avenue in Santa Clarita.  For more information please contact info@scvblues.org.

Thursday, May 17
Equus by Peter Shaffer – 8 p.m.
Equus is recommended for mature audiences due to nudity, profanity and adult content. Parental discretion is advised for children under 13. Children under the age of 5 are not allowed in the theater.  Cost: $10, $5.  The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons is located at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.  For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  You can also learn more online at www.canyonspac.com.

Saturday-Sunday, May 19-20
Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley
9 a.m. to 9 a.m. (24 hours)
Opening ceremony at 9 a.m., Survivor Lap at 9:15 a.m., Fight Back at 8:45 p.m., Luminaria ceremony at 9 p.m. and Closing ceremony at 9 a.m.   Located at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.  Learn how you can participate or contribute by visiting our website at www.scvrelay.org, or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SCVRelay or Twitter: @SCVRelay4Life.

Friday-Sunday, May 25-27
US Swimming Red, White, and Blue Swim Meet  –  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Santa Clarita Aquatic Center will host the 8th Annual Red White and Blue Swim Meet organized by the local swim club Canyons Aquatic Club.  This event brings athletes and spectators to Santa Clarita from all over Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada.  Located at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita.  For more information, please contact Canyons Aquatic Club at www.canyons.org or the Aquatic Center at 661-250-3766.