Calendar of Special Events – June/July 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.
JUNE
Saturday, June 5
Three Dog Night
8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
From 1969 to 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than the legendary band Three Dog Night! With 21 consecutive top 40 hits, including number one singles Mama told Me (Not to Come), Joy to the World, and Black and White, If this is your first time – or your 100th time – experiencing the dynamic live show and instantly recognizable, Grammy-nominated music of Three Dog Night, you will not be disappointed!
College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Sunday, June 6
SC Master Chorale Songs for a Thirsty Soul
3:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Songs for a Thirsty Soul will give you a long tall drink of tunes from Showboat, and more Broadway favorites like Singin’ in the Rain and Lazy River. The Chorale will also be slaking your thirst with two short summer classics from Mozart and Monteverdi. Also on tap is the beloved Moon River from the musical genius of Mancini and Mercer, as well as local composer Eric Whitacre’s brilliant Cloudburst.
College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Saturday & Sunday, June 12 & 13
Fine Craft Show
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
You will discover the tree filled park paseos filled with over 70 artists and crafters selling their unique wares. You will find jewelry, pottery and ceramics, hand-painted clothing, woodwork for home and yard, country and Southwest decor, paintings/prints, stained glass, photography, music, food, and so much more!
Old Orchard Park
25023 Avenida Rotella, Santa Clarita
Saturday, June 12
Born to Be Wild
5:00 p.m.
The 39th Annual Benefit Auction for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita featuring exciting live auction items including: a car by Valencia Acura, Harley Davidson motorcycle, diamond jewelry, exotic trips, adventure sports, celebrity items, sports memorabilia and more, plus hundreds of bid board items. Tickets start at $25 per couple.
Mann Biomedical Park
25104 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia
661-254-3063
www.scvbg.org
Saturday, June 12
Route 66 Classic Car Show
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for our 11th year raising money for SCV Safe Rides. Our Classic Car Shows offer over 125 Classic Cars from SoCal. Enjoy our live band, great food and drink, raffle prizes and warm summer nights. Car registration is $10, spectators are free!
Route 66 Classic Grill
18730 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Contact George Thomas
661-298-1494
georgethomas66@yahoo.com
www.route66classicgrill.com
Friday, June 25
Emily’s Take
5:30 p.m.
A Texas Hold’em & Bingo Fundraising Event. Benefiting Emily Hobson and her fight against Cancer. 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auction. Entry Fee includes food. Emily Hobson, a 24-year-old film student at CSUN was given the diagnosis of PNET or Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare cancer. Emily and her family are doing everything they can to fight and get her life back. The expenses are too great to handle on their own. Please help during this difficult time.
Valencia Hyatt
24500 Town Center Dr.
For reservations call 661-799-1234
Group name-Emily’s Cancer Fund Group
www.emilyscancerfund.org
Saturday, June 26
Battle of the Rides Invades
Saugus Speedway
4:00 p.m.
Custom Car and Motorcycle Show will benefit LETMESAIL’s programs for the “differently-abled.” LETMESAIL is proud to announce Battle of the Rides, a thrilling new fundraising event scheduled to take place at Saugus Speedway. For more information please visit our website at www.battleoftherides.com.
Saugus Speedway
22500 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
661-259-3886
Saturday, June 26
Boston Boutique –
Benefitting the Senior Center
6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Food – Frolic – Fun! Select vendors to satisfy all of your needs including make up, skin, clothing, massage, accessories, jewelry, and more.
The Provence Clubhouse
28160 McBean Parkway, Santa Clarita
Contact Andrea
661-949-4101
andrea.morton@bsci.com
Monday, June 28
Newhall Book Club
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Water Your Mind with an American classic portraying one fisherman’s heroic struggle. The Old Man and the Sea, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, is June’s selection for the Newhall Book Club. Read the book and join the discussion. Meet at Egg Plantation, the Library’s neighbor and partner. Open to all adult readers, 18 and over. “Water Your Mind” is the 2010 Adult Summer Reading Program theme.
Egg Plantation
24415 Walnut Street, Santa Clarita
661-259-0750
www.colapublib.org
JULY
Sunday, July 4
The Independence Day 5K
8:00 a.m.
Presented by the Santa Clarita Runners Club, this exciting race runs along the parade route. The event also offers a fun run for the kids.
Newhall Park, 24907 Newhall Avenue, Santa Clarita
Contact The Arts and Entertainment Office
661-286-4018
www.santa-clarita.com/arts, www.scrunners.org
Sunday, July 4
The Annual Santa Clarita 4th of July Parade
9:00 a.m.
The mile-long parade route travels down Main Street, Lyons Avenue, and Orchard Village Road before finishing at 16th Street.
Old Town Newhall
Contact The Arts and Entertainment Office
661-286-4018
www.santa-clarita.com/arts, www.scvparade.com
Sunday, July 4
City of Santa Clarita 4th of July Fireworks Show
9:15 p.m.
While you’re watching the magnificent fireworks show, listen to the live broadcast of the soundtrack on KHTS AM 1220.
Westfield Valencia Town Center
Contact The Arts and Entertainment Office
661-286-4018
www.santa-clarita.com/arts
Saturday, July 10
Route 66 Classic Car Show
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for our 11th year raising money for SCV Safe Rides. Our Classic Car Shows offer over 125 Classic Cars from SoCal. Enjoy our live band, great food & drink, raffle prizes and warm summer nights. Car registration is $10, spectators are free!
Route 66 Classic Grill
18730 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
George Thomas
661-298-1494
georgethomas66@yahoo.com
www.route66classicgrill.com
Saturday, July 10, 17, 24, 31
21st Annual Concerts in the Park
7:00 p.m.
The City of Santa Clarita will be presenting its 21st Annual Summer Concerts in the Park series at Central Park starting July 10 and running through August 28.
Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
661-250-3700
www.santa-clarita.com
Saturday, July 24
Turtle Beach BBQ
The North LA County Regional Advisory Board’s annual benefit for The Painted Turtle year-round camp for children with serious illnesses. Dinner & Drinks, Casino Games & Cool Cars, Auctions and more.
Contact Nicholas Holden at 310-451-1353 x107 or
nicholas@thepaintedturtle.org
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