City of Santa Clarita “Earth Arbor Day”
CTG “Hairspray”
LPAC “Lord of the Dance”
City of Santa Clarita “Tell The City”
REP “Boeing-Boeing”
Fast Frame Art Exhibit & Reception
WiSH Education Foundation “A Toast And A WiSH”
And More…And Upcoming…

City of Santa Clarita “Earth Arbor Day”
When:  Saturday, April 13 from 10am-4pm
Where:  Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus
Details:  The City of Santa Clarita  is celebrating the Earth with Earth Arbor Day Festival.  Meet eco-minded artists, green businesses and ecologically concerned community groups sharing resources and education about green and healthy living.  The kids will enjoy the eco-kid activities.  There will be live entertainment, food and displays on alternative transportation, tree care, sustainable energy, water conservation, and health and wellness.  More information can be found online.  

Canyon Theatre Guild “Hairspray”
When:  Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm on:  April 12, 13, 19 and  20; Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm on:  April 13, 14, 20 and 21
Where:  Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street, Old Town Newhall
Details:  Canyon Theatre Guild has the high-energy Broadway musical “Hairspray”.  “Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hairspray is piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs.”  Tickets and more information are available by calling 661-799-2702 or online. 

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Lancaster Performing Arts Center “Lord of the Dance”
When: Sunday, April 14 at 3pm and 7pm
Where:  Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W. Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster
Details:  The high energy and action of “Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance” is on stage at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center.   “Lord of the Dance is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance.”  For tickets and more information call 661-723-5950 or online.  

City of SC – Tell The City Campaign
When:  on-going campaign
Where:  online, see details
Details:  The City of Santa Clarita wants to know what we think.  If you have thoughts on City issues, projects, programs or services, the City needs your input on how to communicate residents.  The City is surveying to learn how residents want to be communicated with, when, where and on what types of issues.  The surveys will be analyzed and used in the creation of a new public participation plan to be prepared later this year, in collaboration with us, the community.  Read a KHTS story on the City’s campaign.  Take a few minutes for an online survey and Tell The City. And, since you are reading it here, please don’t forget to include KHTS! 

Repertory East Playhouse “Boeing-Boeing”
When:  now through April 13 with show times at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays
Where:  Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 Main Street, Old Town Newhall
Details:  The non-stop comedy Boeing-Boeing is playing at Repertory East Playhouse.  The comedy takes place in the 60’s and follows a fun-loving and ‘swinging’ bachelor and his three stewardess fiancés.  Things go into overdrive when the new Boeing jet throws his detailed time schedule into shambles.  Tickets are available by calling 661-288-000 or online. 

Fast Frame Art Exhibit & Reception
When:  Saturday, April 13 from 1-4pm
Where:  Fast Frame Valencia, 24204 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia (Kohl’s/Whole Foods center)
Details:  Fast Frame Valencia  is highlighting the art exhibit “Rock Culture: A Girl’s Obsession With All Things Geological”.  Artist Laurie Beth Finkelstein creates work that “borders on abstract by way of composition and placement of edges”.  This series focuses on rocks and boulders. The Reception will be on Saturday from 1-4pm. The exhibit will be on display at Fast Frame Valencia until April 30.

WiSH Education Foundation “Wine Tasting Event”
When:  Saturday, April 13 at 7pm
Where:  Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street, Newhall
Details:  The WiSH Education Foundation is holding “A Toast and a WiSH: A Benefit for the Future Leaders of Santa Clarita.  The event features Library Wines, visiting guest vintners, spirits and beer brewers, food pairings, and silent auction.  One hundred percent of ticket sales and auction directly supports programs in all the Junior and High schools that are part of the Hart School District.  This event is for adults 21 years old and over.  Tickets and more information are available online.  

Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center “Sound of Latin America Series”
When:  Friday, April 12 at 8pm
Where:  Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon, Valencia
Details:  The Sound of Latin America Series is back at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center with “Tangos From Gardel to Piazzolla”.  “Be seduced by the fiery spell of the tango as Maestro Romulo Larrea brings his hit to Santa Clarita!”  Tickets and more information available by calling 661-362-5304 or online. 

And More…

Grace Baptist-April Message
When:  Beginning April 6 and through the month – Saturday services at 5:30pm and 7:10pm; Sunday services at 9am and 10:45am
Where:  Grace Baptist, 22833 Copper Hill Drive, on corner of Copperhill &Seco
Details:  Join Grace Baptist  in their tackling of some big questions: If God is good, why is there evil?  Does God love everyone the same?  If God is sovereign, how can I be free?  The series begins the weekend of April 6.  More information on Grace Baptist can be found by calling 661-296-8737 or online. 

NorthPark Community Church-April Message
When:  April’s Sunday Services at 9am, 10:30am and 11:45am
Where:  NorthPark Community Church, 28310 Kelly Johnson Parkway, off Copperhill & Newhall Ranch Road
Details:  Dr. Dave White, Senior Pastor at NorthPark Community Church will be starting a new series of messages entitled “The Seven Deadly Sins” in April.  The series “promises to delve into the age old struggle between good and evil and how it works out in an individual’s life.”  Dr. Dave White’s “Transformations” Radio Broadcast examines a new topic every week that encourages insight and personal growth.  “Transformations” can be heard Sunday mornings at 9am on KHTS AM-1220. Listen to podcasts of previous “Transformations” online.    More information on NorthPark Community Church is available by calling 661-296-6784 or online.

Cabrillo Music Theatre “Grease”
When:  April 12 through 21 – Friday and Saturdays at 8pm on: April 12, 13, 19, 20; Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm on: April 13, 14, 20, 21; Thursday, April 18 at 7:30pm
Where:  Cabrillo Music Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks
Details:  “The Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies take you for a joyride back to 1959” at the Cabrillo Music Theatre production of Grease, the classic rock-n-roll musical.  All the Grease songs will have you humming along and tapping your feet.  Tickets and more information are available by calling 805-449-2775 or online. 

Castaic Lake Water Agency “Landscaping Class”
When: Wednesday, April 10 at 4pm
Where:  Castaic Lake Water Agency, 27234 Bouquet Canyon – above Central Park
Details:  The Castaic Lake Water Agency is holding a free Landscaping Class.  The topic of the class is “Water Works: Basics of Landscape Irrigation”.  For more information is available on Castaic Lake Water Agency or this class by calling 661-297-1600, extension 275 or online. 

Sheriff’s Shootout Golf
When:  Monday, April 15, registration at 8am, shotgun start at 10am, awards dinner & auction at 5pm
Where: Tournament Players Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Stevenson Ranch
Details:  Extend you weekend with the Sheriff’s Shootout Golf to benefit the Sheriff’s Youth Foundation.  The Foundation focuses on providing children with safe facilities, structured programs and tools to help them thrive and succeed in life.  The Foundation is made up of seven different programs: STAR, VIDA, STRART, BEAR, 999 for Kids, SHARE and Youth Activities League.  More information is available by calling 323-526-5120 or online.  

Western State of Mind: Music From & About The West
When:  Sunday, April 14 from 3-4pm
Where:  Old Town Newhall Public Library – Heritage Room, 24500 Main Street, Newhall (corner of Lyons & Railroad)
Details:  “Western State of Mind: Music From & About the West” is a kick-off event for the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival.  Western singer and performer, John Bergstrom will be performing his music of the adventure and traditions of the Old West.  Admission is free and fun for the whole family.   More information is available online.  

And Upcoming…

KHTS 4th Annual SCV Home & Garden Show
When:  Saturday, April 27 from 9am-5pm and Sunday, April 28 from 10am-4pm
Where:  Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway
Details:  The KHTS 4th Annual SCV Home & Garden Show and Emergency Expo are coming back to town.  The Home & Garden show is a two-day event featuring free admission, free parking, a wide-variety of exhibitors, drawings, special offers and freebies, presentation and demonstrations, RV show, Kid’s Zone and more.  Take part in the PassPort program to win prizes.  On Saturday the KHTS Emergency Expo, in cooperation with the City of Santa Clarita  and Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital  will take place in the parking lot.  The Emergency Expo will have over 60 exhibitors with products, services and information on emergency prevention, preparedness, survival and recovery.  The Expo will have emergency vehicles and equipment from fire departments, law enforcement, search & rescue groups, and utility companies.  The Expo will also feature drills, demonstrations and presentation.  This show is a KHTS AM-1220 event in conjunction with High Impact Event Resources.  A full list of participants is available online.   More information is available by calling 661-298-1220 or SCVHomeandGarden.com 

Santa Clarita Swap Meet “Golden Anniversary Party”
When:  Sunday, April 21 from 7am-3pm
Where:  Santa Clarita Swap Meet, 22500 Soledad Canyon Road
Details:  The Santa Clarita Swap Meet is celebrating their “Golden Anniversary” with a 50th Birthday Party.  KHTS will be broadcasting live to showcase the celebration.  The 60s dance band “Retro Station” will be performing.  There will be prize giveaways and a contest to win a new 42-inch HD Flat Screen T.V. Local elementary school choirs will be performing.  Come out to share in the party and stop by the KHTS booth and say hello to KHTS own Afternoon Drive DJ, Jason Endicott and let the kids climb on the KHTS 1948 Mack Fire Truck.  

Cowboy Couture – One of the Kick Off Events to Cowboy Festival
When:  Thursday, April 18, 7pm for cocktails, 8pm for fashion show
Where:  Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 Main Street, Old Town Newhall
Details: Cowboy Couture is a “Western inspired, big city, cowboy infused premiere fashion event” that is one of the kick off events for the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival.  The country rock and roll show starts with a reception in the Repertory East Playhouse Hydeaway Lounge with cocktails.  Tickets are $20 general seating and $25 for stage seating.  More information and tickets are available by calling 661-288-0000 or online.

“Saddle Up!” at SENSES – A Kick-Off Event to the SC Cowboy Festival
When:  Thursday, April 18 from 7-11pm
Where:  Main Street, Old Town Newhall
Details:  This month’s SENSES block party has a theme to tie-in with the Cowboy Festival, “Saddle Up!”  There will be Country music, line dancing, gourmet food trucks, vendors and the unveiling of the newest Walk of Western Stars.  And if that isn’t enough, word is, there will be a mechanical bull.  Come on by OutWest Marketing (across from Canyon Theatre Guild) for a meet-n-greet with KHTS and SCVTV show hosts. 

Rancho Camulos  “Sourdough Slim Concert” – A Kick-Off Event to the SC Cowboy Festival
When:  Friday, April 19 at 11am
Where:  Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark, 5164 E. Telegraph Road, Piru (West on Highway 126)
Details: “Entertainer extraordinaire and the last of the vaudeville cowboys, Sourdough Slim performs in the Will Roger’s tradition”.  Tickets are $55 and include a Southwest Vaquero buffet, concert and costumed docent-led tours.  This unique concert is a kick-off event to the Cowboy Festival and benefits the Museum’s mission of historical preservation and education.  More information can be found online.  

Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
When:  Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 from 10am-6pm
Where:  Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio (shuttle service takes you to the Ranch)
Details:  The 20th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is ready to take us back to our rich Western heritage with modern touches.  The “Festival has always delivered a one-of-a-kind event, multi-day lineup of music, food, entertainment and activities for Western enthusiasts of all ages”.  There will be western music & poetry, tour of the Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio, shopping & entertainment, activities for the kids and the famous Cowboy Festival Peach Cobbler.  A full description, tickets, entertainers and schedule can be found by calling 661-250-3735 or online. 

Taste Of The Town – tickets
When:  Sunday, May 5 from 1-5pm
Where:  Mann Biomedical Park, 25104 Rye Canyon Loop, near Copperhill and Kelly Johnson Parkway
Details:  Child & Family Center’s premier event is Taste of the Town.  Over 40 restaurants and caterers serve up all the food you can eat, all the wine and beer you can drink, plus entertainment, silent and live auctions in a beautiful garden setting.  Tickets are $65 for general admission and $100 reserved seating (presale only).  This event is adults only.  KHTS is selling the general admission tickets. More information is available by calling 661-259-9439 or online.

COC Scholarly Presentation
When:  Wednesday, April 17 at 6pm
Where:  Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Details:  College of the Canyons  Semi-Annual Scholarly Presentation will be “U.S. in the Middle East”.  Dr. Ali Akbar Mahdi “will present a sociological analysis of the decades long history of political challenges, regional crises and ongoing hostilities”.  More information is available online. 

College of the Canyons “Open House” 
When:  Thursday, April 18 from 4-7pm
Where:  College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus, at the intersection of Rockwell Canyon and Valencia Boulevard
Details:  The College of the Canyons Open House is designed to provide valuable information on bachelor’s and master’s degree programs offered through the COC University Center.  Take this opportunity to talk to university representatives, learn about financial aid, meet with counselors, and fill out admission applications.  More information is available by calling 661-362-5150 or online. 

California Strawberry Festival – tickets
When:  Saturday, May 18 from 10am-6:30pm and Sunday, May 19 from 10am-6:30pm
Where:  Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard
Details:  The 30th Annual California Strawberry Festival plans to be the best festival ever.  The festival will be jam-packed with all your favorite strawberry indulgences at over 50 food booths.  There will be concert stages, Strawberryland For Kids with free rides and attractions, fine arts and crafts booths, games, contests and more.  KHTS is selling adult tickets at half price – $12 value, your cost $6.  Purchase tickets online or at our radio station studio at 27225  Camp Plenty Road, Suite 8.  Purchase early, last year KHTS sold out.  See more of what the California Strawberry Festival 2012 has to offer online.  

Real Life Church “Leadercast” – early registration
When:  Friday, May 10 from 8am-3:30pm
Where:  Real Life Church, 23841 Newhall Ranch Road, between Grandview and McBean
Details:  Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of world renowned leaders by attending “Leadercast” at Real Life Church.”  The Chick-Fil-A “Leadercast is a one-day leader development event broadcast from Atlanta, Georgia to hundreds of sites through the United States.  Some of this year’s speakers:  Jack Welch, Mike Krzyzewski, Sanya Richards-Ross and Condolezza Rice.  More information, the full line-up of speakers and ticket information is available by calling 661-775-2041 or online.  

Santa Clarita Dodger Day-Deadline coming, purchase tickets now
When:  Saturday, April 27 at 6:10pm – last day to purchase tickets is April 17 at noon (by mail – April 10)
Where:  Dodger Stadium
Details:  This year marks the 36th annual City of Santa Clarita Dodger Day.   The Dodgers will be playing the Milwaukee Brewers.  The first 40,000 fans will get a Dodgers sports bag.  Mail-in orders must be postmarked April 10.  The last day to purchase tickets at the Aquatic Center is Wednesday, April 17 at noon, or until quantities last.  The Aquatics Center is located at 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway (at Green Valley Parkway).  Order forms are available by clicking here. 

Newhallywood Tours “NCIS Tour”
When:  Friday, April 19 from 8-10am
Where:  Meet at William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue, Newhall
Details:  Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the local set of television’s number one series “NCIS”.  “See the office where Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs and his team solve the tough crimes, and take a memorable walk through Abby’s lab.  Dress casual and wear comfortable walking shoes.  More information is available by calling 626-483-1205 or online. 

Waller’s Gym Jam – Spring Break Camp
When:  April 1-5, see times below  
Where:  Waller’s Gym Jam Academy, 26515 Ruether Avenue, Santa Clarita
Details:  Sign up your kids now for Waller’s Spring Break Camp.  Lil’ Jammers Camp for ages 4-6 runs from 9am to noon.  Gymjammers Camp for ages 6-12 runs from 9am to 3pm.  Waller’s Gym Jam is home of Olympian Chris Waller and 22 current state champions.  For more information call 251-3390 or online.

Ice Station Valencia – Registration for Summer Camp
When:  registration is now open
Where:  Ice Station Valencia, 27745 North Smyth Drive, Valencia (across from Valencia High)
Details:  Ice Station Valencia has the Coolest Camp in Santa Clarita.  Kidtastic runs from June 17-August 9, Monday through Friday.  Kidtastic offers ice skating lessons, crafts and games.  Polar Bears (ages 7-12) and Penguins (ages 4-6) participate in broomball, introduction to speed skating and hockey, play in the snow, and more.  Every Friday, both Penguins and Polar Bears compete in Ice Station Valencia Winter Olympics.  For more information call 661-775-8686 or online.  

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