Calendar of Special Events – April/May 2010
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 2010
Thursday, April 1
Golf Tournament &
Wine Tasting
10:15 a.m. – 8 p.m.
This fun filled day in the sunshine will include Greens fees, use golf carts, beverages and snacks along course, barbeque lunch, buffet dinner, wine tasting, silent & live auction. Only $175 per golfer or $650 for a foursome!
Robinson Ranch Golf Course
27734 Sand Canyon, Santa Clarita
Contact Dawn Abasta-Hovhannisyan
661-607-6886
dawna@lbwinsurance.com
www.singlemothersoutreach.org
Thursday, April 1
SCV Idol
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
A district wide singing competition to benefit the Santa Clarita Valley School & Business Alliance.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Contact Adriana Estrada
661-753-5740 ext. 776
aestrada@hartdistrict.org
www.scvcareercentral.com
Friday & Saturday,
April 2 & 3, 9 & 10
On Golden Pond
8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the 48th year.
Repertory East Playhouse
24266 Main Street, Newhall
Contact Ovington Michael Owston
661-288-0000
ovingtonmichael@repeastplayhouse.org
www.repeastplayhouse.org
Sunday, April 4
Student Symphonic
Orchestras Spring
Spectacular
7 p.m. – 12 p.m.
Symphony of the Canyons under the direction of Dr. Paul Sherman presents a concert of fresh spring music and the winners of its annual concerto competition.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Friday, April 9
CUSD/CEF Golf Tournament
8:30 a.m.
Attention, golfers! Join us for the Castaic USD and Castaic Education Foundation Annual Golf Tournament. Players receive a round of golf, cart and range balls, as well as breakfast, lunch and raffle prizes. Fees are $200 per player or $700 per foursome. Please come out and have fun and help support our Castaic schools.
Robinson Ranch Golf Club
27734 Sand Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Diane Fiero
661-373-4574
castaiceducation@gmail.com
www.castaiceducation.org
Saturday, April 17
Walk for Hope 5K
8 a.m. Registration Begins
The 6th Annual Walk for Hope 5K is “Pawsitively Pink.” Family members, teams and even dog owners can join in the fun and vote for their favorite vehicle at the People’s Choice Car Show along the route.
Castaic Lake Scenic Area
32132 Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic
661-254-5218
www.CircleofHopeInc.org
Sunday, April 18
Footsteps 5K Run/Walk
6 a.m. – 11 a.m.
The fundraising event hosted by Assistance League Santa Clarita is a 5K Run/Walk from Newhall Park along the South Fork Trail and back to the park. The event also includes a 1K Kids Fun Run. All proceeds go to support the signature program Operation School Bell.
Newhall Park
Contact Gloria Regan – 661-253-3114
gloriaregan@sbcglobal.net
www.assistanceleague-alsc.org
Wednesday, April 21
Youth Grove Evening
of Remembrance
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
This annual community event is meant to remember SCV youth who have lost their lives in traffic-related collisions and to raise awareness about the importance of safe and responsible driving. Families with teen drivers and soon-to-be young drivers are encouraged to attend.
Central Park
27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Contact Tess Simgen
661-250-3731
tsimgen@santa-clarita.com
www.santa-clarita.com/blueribbon
Saturday & Sunday,
April 24 & 25
SCV Cowboy Festival
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The 17th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival features cowboy music and poetry, chuckwagon food, Western clothes and gear all held at historic Meldoy Ranch Motion Picture Studio.
24715 Oakcreek Avenue, Newhall
Contact the Arts and Events Office
661-286-4021
cowboy@santa-clarita.com
www.cowboyfestival.org
Saturday, April 24
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. Join a team, form a team, donate and walk, and be a part CF Foundation’s largest national fundraising event, all to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Westfield Valencia Town Center
Contact Gillian Stone
661-313-3561
gstone@cff.org
Saturday, April 24
Dancing With Our Stars
6 p.m.
Twenty-Two Santa Clarita Non-Profit Agencies and their Celebrity Dancers compete for votes to raise money. Seats are $120 each. All money raised through proxy votes or on the night of the event will be donated to the non-profit 100 percent.
Hyatt Century Plaza
Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles
Contact Linda Hafizi
661-294-4444 ext: 113
lindahafizi@sbcglobal.net
www.scvstars.com
Sunday, April 25
Direct from Vegas:
The Rat Pack
7 p.m.
Sammy. Dean. Frank. The very names are synonymous with the heyday of Hollywood, and the nightlife of Las Vegas! And now, direct from that very town comes the Rat Pack! This startling and stunning act will transport you back to the glory days of the 1960s for a visit with the personas and performances you loved so dearly.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Friday, April 30
Lula Washington Dance Theatre
8 p.m.
The Lula Washington Dance Theatre was founded in 1980 with a $25 loan, and a dream. Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
May 2010
Saturday & Sunday, May 1 & 2
Santa Clarita Valley
Pet & Family Expo
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Pet and Family Expo. Pets welcome, adoptions, entertainment, food, prizes, pet supplies and products.
College of the Canyons – Lot 7
Contact Michelle Bucks
661-210-6995
mbucks@petexpousa.net
www.petexpousa.net
Saturday, May 1
OLPH – Cinco De
Mayo Festival
5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Cinco De Mayo Festival featuring arts and crafts, live music and dancing, margaritas, Mexican Food and desserts and much-much more!
OLPH Campus
23233 Lyons Avenue, Santa Clarita
Contact Rick Montoya
661-312-6596
spaceman01@aol.com
Saturday, May 1
Dinner Detective Murder
Mystery Excursion
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Join us for an evening that promises to be filled with murder, mayhem and fun! “The Dinner Detective,” voted LA’s Best Dinner Show two years in a row, is an interactive and improvised comedic murder mystery in which guests help the detectives discover hidden clues and solve the crime.
Meet at the Activities Center
20880 Centre Pointe Parkway
Contact Jennifer Lindstrom
661-284-1465
trips&tours@santa-clarita.com
www.santa-clarita.com/cityhall/parks/rec/trips_and_tours.asp
Saturday, May 1
Mayday! Rotary Luau
6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Mayday! Rotary LUAU. Live band, silent auction, whole roast pig, jambalaya, cocktails. Sand Canyon home of Rob Werner. $50 per ticket from any Rotarian.
15702 Beaver Run Road (off San Cyn near Placerita)
Contact Chris Ball
661-310-8115
chris@ballcm.com
Saturday, May 1
Max & Ruby
2 p.m.
Rosemary Wells’ beloved bunny siblings Max and Ruby come to life on stage in a fun-filled musical production for the whole family!
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Sunday, May 2
Child & Family Center’s
Taste of the Town
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Taste of the Town is a fundraiser for Child & Family Center and an amazing partnership with the SCV’s premier food and beverage establishments!
Mann Biomedical Park
25104 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia
Contact Qiana Staral
661-255-6847, ext. 3059
qiana.staral@childfamilycenter.org
www.tasteofthetown.com
Friday, May 7
Spring Dance Concert
8 p.m.
COC Dance pays tribute to National Dance Week featuring the COC Dance Company and the choreography of Lula Washington. Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Friday, May 7
Annual POPS! Concert
7:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.
The Annual POPS! Concert features the best of the best in COC jazz musicians. Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Friday, May 7
Music in the Mansion
8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Join us at the Hart Museum for a spring evening of music! Experience the talents of soprano Erica Lazerow and pianist Joshua Pifer as they perform a survey of musical pieces in the warm elegance of the Hart Museum. Ticket reservations are required. For more information and ticket reservations, please call the William S. Hart Museum.
William S. Hart Museum
24151 Newhall Avenue, Newhall
Contact William S. Hart Museum
661-254-4584
information@hartmuseum.org
www.hartmuseum.org
Friday, May 7
2010 Man and Woman
of the Year
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
This event honors a Man and Woman of the Santa Clarita Valley who have given outstanding volunteer service to our community. All Santa Clarita non-profits are encouraged to submit nominees from their organizations. All nominees will be recognized.
Valencia Hyatt
24500 Town Center Drive, Santa Clarita
Contact Nancy Coulter
661-252-0127
ccoulter1@socal.rr.com
www.scvmanandwomanoftheyear.com
Saturday, May 8
2nd Annual Fiesta
Poker Tournament
4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley’s 2nd Annual Fiesta Poker Tournament.
Valencia Courtyard Marriot
28523 Westinghouse Place, Valencia
Contact Tara Rice – 661-803-8149
taralibrastar@aol.com
www.siscv.com
Saturday, May 8
Pop A Cork For A Cure
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Fourth Annual wine tasting benefiting American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life® hosted by Team Check ‘Em Out! Wines – reds, whites and desserts, will be provided and poured by local providers gift baskets/silent auction, drawings, live entertainment and refreshments. Minimum donation $25.
24071 Regents Park Circle (Valencia Summit) off Arroyo Park Dr/McBean Pkwy
Contact Pam Ripling
661-255-1392 or 818-554-9557
pripling@gmail.com
beaconstreetbooks.com/wine-tasting-event/
Saturday, May 8
SCV Dodger Day
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
33rd Annual Santa Clarita Valley Dodger Day – Dodgers versus Rockies. Proceeds to benefit SCV schools and non-profits.
Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park Avenue, Los Angeles
Contact Patrick Downing
661-255-4918
pdowning@santa-clarita.com
www.scvdodgerday.com
Saturday, May 8
A Night on Broadway
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
ESCAPE Non-Profit Theatre Organization presents Steve Amerson and Laurie Gayle, featuring an evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber and other Broadway music.
Robinson Ranch Clubhouse
27734 Sand Canyon, Canyon Country
Contact Elizabeth Burson
661-299-5264
elizabeth@escapetheatre.org
www.escapetheatre.org
Saturday, May 8
A Choral Collage
8 p.m. – 12 p.m.
The COC choirs pride themselves on not fitting into any particular musical mold. Each choir is unique and specialized, and our individual ensembles offer musical variety at every concert. Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Saturday, May 8
Fight It 5K & 1K
7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Presented by the JCI SCV (Jaycees) and measured by the SC Runners, the 9th Annual “Fight It! 5K” Race/Walk is the signature fundraising event for the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (BMCF). Central Park
27150 Bouquet Canyon Road,
Canyon Country
Contact Debbie Holbrook
661-714-6991
debholbrook@gmail.com
www.scv.fightit5k.com
Sunday, May 16
2010 Magic Mountain
Arthritis Walk
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Walk for a cure at the 2010 Magic Mountain Walk to benefit the Arthritis Foundation.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia. Contact Lucy Mejia
818-935-4502
lmejia@arthritis.org
www.arthritiswalkmm.com
Sunday, May 16
Santa Clarita Valley
Chili Cookoff
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Santa Clarita Valley 1st Annual Chili Cook off to benefit the homeless vets of Santa Clarita. Call for more information.
Courtyard by Marriott
Contact Eylat Poliner
818-399-9097
eylatpoliner@yahoo.com
www.esmtm.org/esmtmevents
Friday, May 21
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
8 p.m.
Delicious and dark, entertaining and erotic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is an intoxicating blend of mortals, mechanicals and faeries, all thrown together in one place at one time. Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Saturday & Sunday,
May 22 & 23
Relay For Life 2010
9 a.m.
Come on out for our 12th annual Relay For Life of the American Cancer Society. There will be live entertainment, food, games and contests. We invite all Cancer Survivors to come out and celebrate with us on Saturday morning. Come back on Saturday night to reflect and remember loved ones lost to cancer. Then we finish the event on Sunday morning by pledging to fight back against cancer all year round.
Central Park
27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Jen Minard
818-652-2505
chairs@scvrelay.org
www.SCVRelay.org
Sunday, May 23
2nd Annual
High-Heel-athon
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Soroptimist International of the Greater Santa Clarita Valley’s, 2nd Annual 150 yard High-Heel-athon to stomp out Domestic Violence. Event begins at Veterans Plaza at for Registration $50 day of, $40 Pre-Registration. Vendors, music, shopping, demo’s, mimosa’s and much more.
Yellow Victorian Building
Walnut Street and Lyons Avenue
Jodi Stokes – 661-257-0044
Paseofitness@yahoo.com
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