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Whether you’re just stopping by or have lived here for years, there are always fun events and concerts to keep everyone busy. October and November has everything from musicals to festivals, so get ready because it’s a great time to be in the Santa Clarita Valley.
October
Friday-Sunday, October 5-20
Repertory East Playhouse
Presents Sherlock Holmes
The Final Adventure
8 p.m. Friday & Saturday
2 p.m. Sunday
The world’s greatest detective has seemingly reached the end of his remarkable career when a case presents itself that is too tempting to ignore: The King of Bohemia is about to be blackmailed by a notorious photograph, and the woman at the heart of this crime is the famous opera singer, Irene Adler. With his trusted companion, Doctor Watson, at his side, Sherlock Holmes pursues first the case, and then the affections of Miss Adler—and in doing so, marches right into the lair of his longtime adversary, that malevolent genius of crime: Professor Moriarty. The Repertory East Playhouse is located at 24266 Main Street in Santa Clarita.
Saturday, October 6
Circle of Hope’s 9th Annual Theatrical Afternoon Tea
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $55
You’ll delight in delicious Classic Tea fare provided by Salt Creek Grill, bid on exquisite silent-auction selections or designate your raffle tickets toward several enchanting gift items. Please remember 100 percent of the profits financially assists those individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment in the Santa Clarita Valley. Mann Biomedical Park is located at 25104 Rye Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. For more information please call 661-254-5218, email info@CircleofHopeInc.org or visit www.CircleofHopeInc.org to purchase online.
Saturday, October 6
Valley Industry Association Connecting to Success
Fundraising Cocktail Party
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: $45
Special Cocktail Party Fundraiser for the Valley Industry Association’s Connecting to Success Program, a special workforce readiness program that trains more than 2,000 high school juniors each year from all seven area high schools. Located at Dianne G. Van Hook University Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. For more information please contact Kathy Norris at kathy@via.org or at 661-294-8088
Saturday, October 6
6th Annual Hold’Em Not Hassle’Em Poker Tournament
6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $125 Buy-in, $40 Casino Night
This event keeps getting bigger and better — for poker and casino night enthusiasts, who love to play for a great cause! All proceeds to benefit the Youth Project. Raffle prizes, music, great food, no-host bar and great prizes! For more information please Kim Goldman at kim@helpnothassle.org or at 661-257-9688.
Sunday, October 7
SISCV 9th Annual Bras for a Cause 2012 – Salutes Our Hometown Heroes
3 p.m.
Cost: $65 Ticket includes lunch and one drink
This event is a fundraiser and will consist of a display of decorated bras, a silent and/or live auction, raffles, various venders and a buffet luncheon. A portion of the proceeds will go to breast cancer awareness and treatment. Located in The Oaks Grille at TPC-Valencia, 26550 N Heritage View Lane in Santa Clarita. For more information please contact Patti Golding at 661-295-5786 or pattigo@hughes.net. You can also contact Kaye Cruger at 661-263-1935 orcrugerck@henrymayo.com or go to: www.siscv.com.
Saturday, October 13
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The one-day signature fundraising walk benefiting the American Diabetes Association. Every dollar raised through Step Out plays an important role in supporting the Association’s mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Located at Mann Biomedical Park, 25141 Rye Canyon Loop in Santa Clarita. To register or learn more, please call or email Lori Blumenthal at 661-295-0081 or lblumenthal@diabetes.org. Also, those interested in learning more about diabetes or registering online may visit www.diabetes.org/valencia.
Saturday, October 13
28th Annual SCV
Community Expo
12 p.m. – 9 p.m.
SCV’s annual business exposition – A fun day for the entire family! Located at Old Town Newhall on Main Street. Email: info@scvchamber.com or call 661-702-6977 for more information.
Saturday, October 13
Route 66 Classic Car Show
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Bring your family and enjoy viewing 125-plus Classic Cars, while enjoying great food and a full bar! We offer trophies, live music, raffle prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Spectators are free. Vehicle registration is $10 (donated to Safe Rides). Located at Route 66 Classic Grill, 18730 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. 100 percent of the vehicle registration fee is donated to SCV’s Safe Rides program. For further information contact George Thomas at 661-298-1494, or email: georgethomas66@yahoo.com.
Saturday, October 13
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Santa Clarita Light
The Night Walk
5 p.m.
Festivities start at 5 p.m. with the walk following at 7pm. Located at Bridgeport Park, 23520 Bridgeport Lane in Santa Clarita. Contact Margaux Badalato for details: 310-846-4731 or margaux.badalato@lls.org.
Saturday, October 13
Bill Hart Leaders of Character
5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Cost: $150 per ticket
Fundraising event for our local Boy Scout Program honoring three local couples that have made a difference in our Santa Clarita Valley. Contact Jeff Prata at 661-284-6330 for more information. Located at Valencia Hyatt Regency, 24500 Town Center Drive in Santa Clarita.
Saturday, October 13
Hart School District WiSH Education Foundation “A Starry, Starry Night” fundraiser
7 p.m.
This will be a two-part event starting with family entertainment featuring past singers and dancers from American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars. The second part of the evening will be an adult only party with music, desserts and cocktails. Cost is $100 for VIP ticket (over 21 only) includes show and after party. General admission, show only, minors included, $40.
Sunday, October 14
12th Annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Over 70 vendors of pet related supplies and services, raffle, yummy people food, kidz zone, demonstrations, animal photographer and artist, pet psychic, shows, low cost vaccine clinic (free rabies shot), free micro-chipping and of course: lots of dogs, cats, puppies/kittens from all six LA County Animal Shelters, available for adoption – in search of their forever homes! This amazingly fun event is free to all and a great day of family fun! Well-behaved pets are always welcome at Bow-Wows & Meows (on leashes). See you there! Contact Yvonne Allbee via email: info@BowWowsAndMeows.org or call 661-297-5961. You can also visit BowWowsAndMeows.org.
Sunday, October 14
Child & Family Center’s
Kid Expo
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This is a tradeshow for kids featuring exhibitors displaying products, services or activities available for kids of all ages in Santa Clarita. Golden Valley High School is located at 27051 Robert C. Lee Parkway in Santa Clarita.
For more information, please contact Cheryl Jones at 661-255-6847 x3018 or cheryl.jones@childfamilycenter.org. You may also visit www.kidexposcv.com.
Sunday, October 14
LARC Ranch Annual Fundraiser
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Join us for LARC Foundation’s annual fundraiser, featuring great food and live entertainment. Come and join it’s sure to be a good time as our theme this year is a Country Western Carnival. Proceeds benefit the programs, services and facilities of LARC Ranch, which provides residential and day program services to developmentally disabled adults. LARC Ranch is located at 29890 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. For more information: 661-296-8636, or www.larcfoundation.org
Saturday, October 20
Bark for Life – American
Cancer Society
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Cost: $20 per dog
Family event activities include agility demos and dances, live music by Blonde Faith, a costume contest for the canines, best in show awards, dog CPR demos, professional photography sittings with your dog, shopping in the “Pawvillion” and more. Located at Bridgeport Park, 23521 Bridgeport Lane in Santa Clarita. Online registration at: www.SCVBark.org with sponsorship opportunities also available. For more information, contact: Donna Nuzzi at danuzzi5@gmail.com.
Saturday, October 20
Annual Art Classic Gala
2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: $25
Join us for an afternoon of fine art and musical entertainment with complimentary wine, beverages, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. There will be award-winning fine art on exhibit. For more information, please call 661-244-7689 or www.santaclaritaartists.org.
Sunday, October 21
The Wine Affair… Sip, Stroll and Savor the Sounds
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person
The Wine Affair will raise money to support women’s health here in the Santa Clarita Valley. Located on Town Center Drive. For ticket information please visit www.thewineaffair.org.
Sunday, October 21
Daniel Pearl World Music Days Concert
4 p.m. -5:15 p.m.
Now in its eleventh year, World Music Days concert will host student musicians throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Grammy Award winning musician Phil Driscoll is scheduled to make a special appearance. The event will take place at Valencia United Methodist Church. For more information visit www.worldmusicdays.org.
Saturday, October 27
Rubber Ducky Regatta Festival
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Adopt a duck and watch it race for prizes! Vendors and food available. Located at Bridgeport Park, 23520 Bridgeport Lane in Santa Clarita. For information, contact Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. at 661-257-2339, ext. 302 or online at www.sdfhc.org.
Sunday, October 28
Annual Run Against Hunger to benefit The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $20 Pre-Registration,
Day of Race – $25
Sanctioned by the Southern California Track and Field Association. For more Information please contact event coordinator: Linda Lott – Linda@scvlotts.com or visit www.scvfoodpantry.org. Located at Newhall Park at the South Fork Trail, 24923 Newhall Avenue in Santa Clarita.
November
Saturday, November 3
Santa Clarita Health and
Fitness Expo
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Located at Hyatt Valencia Hotel. For more information visit, www.scmarathon.org or call the Arts and Events Office at 661-250-3787.
Saturday, November 3
3rd Annual Empowering Hearts Gala & Art Exhibit
5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cost: $65
Single Mothers Outreach will present the creative works of local artists who will produce unique and inspiring art forms based on the real life stories of women who have changed lives and shaped our community. Located in the College of the Canyons Art Gallery at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. For more information, contact:empoweringhearts@smoscv.org.
Sunday, November 4
Santa Clarita Marathon
7 a.m.
This year the Santa Clarita Marathon Race Committee will be using the newly open trails along the San Francisquito Creek to be part of the 2012 Half Marathon and Marathon. The new trail system will be used for the majority of the race and will reduce the amount of street closure on Mc Bean Parkway. Visit www.scmarathon.org for more information or call the Arts and Events Office at 661-250-3787.
Sunday, November 4
Assistance League
Sunset in the Vineyard
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $65 in advance
A wine-tasting event to benefit Assistance League philanthropic programs, including Operation School Bell. All funds stay in the Sant Clarita Valley. Located at Compa Vinyard, 24435 Aracadia Street in Santa Clarita. For more information visit www.assistance league-alsc.org or contact: 661-255-5853.
Saturday, November 10
Holiday Boutique
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Get all your holiday shopping done! This boutique will benefit the SCV Senior Center Foundation and will offer jewelry, art, quilts, shoes, hats, candles and more – over 100 vendors to choose from! Located at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street in Santa Clarita. If you would like to participate or attend, please contact Crystal at 661-670-2801, email: crasmussen@scvscf.org or visit www.scvseniorfoundation.org.
Sunday, November 11
Veterans Day Ceremony
11 a.m.
The Veterans Historical Plaza is located at 24275 North Walnut Street in Newhall. For more information, please call the Arts and Events Office at 661-250-3787.
Tuesday, November 13
7th Annual Stephanie’s Hope Holiday Boutique
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Shop with a cause at the Stephanie’s Hope Holiday Boutique at Rio Norte Junior High in Santa Clarita. Twenty percent of each vendor’s total sales will be donated directly to the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Aliance (FARA). One hundred percent of the funds raised from the bake sale, True reusable shopping bag sales and the raffle will be donated directly to FARA. For more information about the annual holiday boutique, visit www.stephanieshope.com.
Friday-Sunday, November 16-30
Repertory East Playhouse Presents Moonlight & Magnolias
8 p.m. Friday & Saturday
2 p.m. Sunday
1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel. The screenplay, you see, just doesn’t work. So what’s an all-powerful movie mogul to do? While fending off the film’s stars, gossip columnists and his own father-in-law, Selznick sends a car for famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and pulls formidable director Victor Fleming from the set of The Wizard of Oz. Summoning both to his office, he locks the doors, closes the shades, and on a diet of bananas and peanuts, the three men labor over five days to fashion a screenplay that will become the blueprint for one of the most successful and beloved films of all time. The Repertory East Playhouse is located at 24266 Main Street in Santa Clarita.
Saturday & Sunday,
November 17 & 18
Fine Craft Show
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Fine Craft Show is located at Old Orchard Park in Valencia. For more information, call the Arts and Events Office at 661-250-3787. |
