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Things To Do In Santa Clarita – August 31, 2016

Things To Do In Santa Clarita – August 31, 2016: Tickets On Sale Now For “Rosanne Cash: The River & The Thread” Performance On Oct. 1; KHTS Washington DC Trip Coming Up Sept.19-22; Get Tickets For Michael Hoefflin Foundation’s Evening Under the Stars on Sept. 17… and more!

Tickets On Sale Now For “Rosanne Cash: The River & The Thread” Performance 10/1

KHTS Washington DC Trip Coming Up 9/19-22

Get Tickets For Michael Hoefflin Foundation’s Evening Under the Stars on 9/17

Evening of Remembrance presented by the Blue Ribbon Task Force, City of Santa Clarita 9/7

Sign Up For The Women’s Safety and Self-Defense Workshop hosted by Assemblyman Scott Wilk on 9/12

Thursdays at Newhall: Jam Sessions 9/1


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Tickets On Sale Now For “Rosanne Cash: The River & The Thread” Performance On Oct. 1

When: Tickets On Sale Now, Performance Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC

What: Beloved singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash brings her own poetic survey of places and people of the South in the beautiful and varied songs from her acclaimed 2014 album “The River & The Thread,” which garnered three Grammy awards and was written with her collaborator, musical director, guitarist and husband, John Leventhal.

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KHTS Washington DC Trip Coming Up Sept. 19-22

When: Coming Up Monday, Sept. 19 through  Thursday, Sept. 22
Where: Washington DC
Website: KHTS Washington DC Trip

What: KHTS has been leading road trips to Sacramento since 2006 to advocate for critical issues facing the Santa Clarita Valley. Our trips have made a significant impact over the years, and it is our hope to build that same advocacy tradition on this year’s annual Washington DC trip. There will be over 50 community leaders joining us this year, with the trip made possible through coordination with Congressman Steve Knight and his staff. KHTS AM-1220 also broadcasts during the trip, so we invite you to listen to the interviews as well as the feedback shared by participants.

Evening Under The Stars - Michael Hoefflin Foundation

Get Tickets For Michael Hoefflin Foundation’s Evening Under the Stars Gala Dinner & Charity Auction on Sept. 17

When: Tickets On Sale Now, Event Saturday, Sept. 17
Where: Mann Biomedical Park, 25141 Rye Canyon Loop in Valencia
Website: Michael Hoefflin Foundation

What: Get your tickets today for the 23rd Annual Evening Under the Stars Gala Dinner & Charity Auction, an elegant evening featuring dinner, drinks, a live auction and entertainment. Dinner will be provided by Salt Creek Grille Catering, with a live auction and entertainment by the Kelly Rae Band to follow. The event benefits the nonprofit Michael Hoefflin Foundation, which provides financial and emotional support to children with cancer and their families in the Santa Clarita and surrounding valleys; educates the public; and provides grant funding for innovative research to accelerate progress in the fight against pediatric cancer.

Blue Ribbon Task Force - Evening Of Remembrance

Evening of Remembrance presented by the Blue Ribbon Task Force, City of Santa Clarita

When: Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Youth Grove at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita

What: The City of Santa Clarita’s half-acre Youth Grove memorial is dedicated to educating the community about safe driving and offering a place for reflection. Each year, the City of Santa Clarita and the Blue Ribbon Task Force host the Evening of Remembrance to help local families honor youth ages 24 and younger who lost their lives in traffic-related incidents.

Wilks Womens Safety Workshop

Sign Up For The Women’s Safety and Self-Defense Workshop hosted by Assemblyman Scott Wilk

When: Sign Up Today, Workshop on Monday, Sept. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: UFC Gym, 18655 Soledad Canyon Rd in Santa Clarita
Website: Office of Assemblyman Scott Wilk

What: Attend this course for a hands-on training to learn how to protect yourself if you are ever in a threatening situation. Learn how to “prevent, escape and evade” from strangulation, the most dangerous form of assault against intimate partners. This workshop is open to women and girls of all ages. For more information or to RSVP, email Assemblymember.Wilk@assembly.ca.gov or call the District Office at 661-286-1565.

Jam Sessions - Thursdays At Newhall

Thursdays at Newhall: JAM Sessions

When: Thursday, Sept. 1 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library Patio Area, 24500 Main Street in Newhall
Website: City of Santa Clarita

What: Dance to the beat, play an instrument and experience something unexpected with JAM Sessions, a free interactive music and dance event hosted by the Ford Theatre Foundation. First learn the dance from professional instructors from 7 to 8 p.m., and then show off your newest dance moves while the live band plays from 8 to 9:30 p.m.

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Host Your Last BBQ of the Season During Labor Day Weekend!

When: Friday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 5

What: Host your last BBQ of the season during Labor Day Weekend! Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 5, so bring in the end of summer with a final BBQ in your own backyard! Pick up the hot dogs and hamburgers at your local grocery store, and enjoy the summer sunshine. Temperatures are expected to cool off throughout the weekend, with a high of 92 degrees Friday, 87 degrees Saturday, 84 degrees Sunday and 87 degrees Monday.

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Todo Para Cristo

Todo Para Cristo Services

When: Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Todo Para Cristo (All For Christ), 23670 Wiley Canyon Road, near Orchard Village
Website: Todo Para Cristo 

What: Todo Para Cristo (All For Christ) Ministry is an international nonprofit with a heart for missions.  Todo Para Cristo serves in various prison ministries, orphanages and mission posts in Mexico and Central America. Orphanages and prisons are visited on a weekly basis, providing food, clothing and Christian literature for spiritual development. Take part in services and learn about their mission to provide love, hope and education to the disadvantaged.

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WiSH Education Foundation’s Cocktails on the Roof

When: Friday, Sept. 9 from 9 p.m. to Midnight (VIP entrance at 8 p.m.)
Where: The Rooftop of Macy’s Parking Garage
Website: WiSH Education Foundation

What: This immediate fan favorite returns, complete with greenery, a photo opportunity area for all your selfie poses (provided by The Magazine of Santa Clarita), cozy lounges, fun lighting, a live DJ and all the food and cocktails you can possibly consume in that now-famous mini martini glass. Hosted by Eve Bushman of Eve’s Wine 101 and Marlee Lauffer, President of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation, this year promises to be another sold-out event.

Valley View Community School’s Tommye D. Warner Annex Ribbon Cutting

When: Friday, Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Valley View Community School, 19414 Sierra Estates Drive in Newhall
Website: Valley View Community School

What: Sulphur Springs Union School District is celebrating the opening of the Tommye D. Warner Annex at Valley View Community School to enhance learning for Santa Clarita Valley Special & Regular Education students.

CalCPA Business Workshop hosted by Assemblyman Scott Wilk

When: Friday, Sept. 9 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Santa Clarita City Hall Century Room, 23920 Valencia Blvd., #120 in Santa Clarita
Website: Office of Assemblyman Scott Wilk

What: Put your financial planning pedal to the metal in this free workshop hosted by the office of Assemblyman Scott Wilk. Certified public accountants will be on-hand to discuss important topics and issues relevant to businesses, such as cash flow management, tax issues and planning, ACA compliance and classifying employees. To RSVP, call Kris Hough at 661-286-1565 or email kris.hough@asm.ca.gov.

Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Center Grand Opening

When: Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Center, 24525 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Center

What: Henry Mayo is celebrating the grand opening of its brand new fitness and health center. Attendees can enjoy food, giveaways, music, tours and a special grand opening membership offer. See what the Santa Clarita Valley’s most advanced fitness and training facility has to offer!

Blood Drive to Support UCLA Blood and Platelet Center

When: Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 24443 McBean Pkwy in Valencia
Website: UCLA Blood and Platelet Center

What: Community blood drive open to the public. No appointment necessary. Successful donors will receive a Regal movie ticket! Remember to eat well and increase your fluid intake the day of your donation. Please bring a photo ID with you. A single pint of blood can save three lives!

Sidewalk Astronomy at the Mall

When: Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Plaza outside Sisley’s at Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Blvd in Valencia
Website: The Local Group Astronomy Club

What: The Local Group Astronomy Club is holding a Sidewalk Astronomy event at the mall. Because it is a bright location, attendees should expect mostly planetary and lunar viewing. Sunset is predicted to occur at 7:06 p.m.

Modular Model Train Show at William S. Hart Regional Park

When: Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: William S. Hart Regional – Hart Hall, 24151 Newhall Ave. in Newhall
Website: L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation – Hart Park

What: The High Desert Modular Model Railroad Club will be presenting their HO scale model railroad layout at William S. Hart Regional Park’s Hart Hall. You’ll see many passenger and freight trains passing through various California scenery, including city and old-time logging yards and countryside’s, even an old west town. Admission is free.

2nd Annual River Rally: River Cleanup and Environmental Expo

When: Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 to 11 a.m.
Where: Newhall Community Center at 22421 Market Street in Newhall
Website: Green Santa Clarita

What: Come help clean a portion of the Santa Clara River — the longest free-flowing river and one of the last two natural river systems remaining in Southern California. Be a part of the solution for a better environment by helping to preserve the river’s natural beauty and variety of wildlife. To date, thousands of volunteers have collected over 410,000 pounds of trash and debris from the Santa Clara River and its tributaries! Pre-Registration required. You can also visit the Environmental Expo to learn about recycling, air quality, pollution prevention, water quality, open space preservation, wildlife conservation and much more! New this year, attendees are asked to bring a canned or boxed food item to donate to the SCV Food Pantry!

Reyes Winery Hike and Saturday Brunch

When: Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Reyes Winery, 10262 Sierra Hwy in Santa Clarita
Website: Reyes Winery

What: Take a two-hour hike through the Sierra Pelona Mountains and enjoy a “light n’ healthy” lunch, tour and tasting. Robert Reyes will guide attendees on the seven-mile, medium-advanced level hike, which offers views of the beautiful valley from an elevation of 3,500 ft. Cost is $40. Attendees are asked to arrive by 7:30 a.m., and to wear a hat, sunglasses, long pants and comfortable shoes.

Valencia United Methodist Church Block Party

When: Sunday, Sept. 18 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Pkwy in Valencia
Website: Valencia United Methodist Church

What: C’mon over to the Valencia United Methodist Church for a free block party! For more information, visit the Valencia United Methodist Church’s website.

2nd Annual Par-Tee-Fore-A-Cure Golf Tournament benefiting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

When: Monday, Sept. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Valencia Country Club, 27330 N. Tourney Rd. in Valencia
Website: Par-Tee-Fore-A-Cure

What: Join us for a day of golf, food, drinks and fun as we chip away at a cure with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event features a 4-person scramble/shotgun start, bloody mary bar check-in, beer & booze sponsored holes, celebrity golfers, BBQ lunch, course challenges, an awards dinner and a helicopter ball drop!

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About Melissa Lampert-Abramovitch

Melissa Lampert-Abramovitch has been writing for KHTS since Feb. 2014. She currently writes “Community Spotlight” and feature stories, and coordinates all aspects of both the”KHTS Adopt a Pet” video feature series and “Top Things to Do in Santa Clarita.” She is the creator of “KHTS Adopt a Pet” and acted as News Editor from 2019-2020, as well as Features Director and Newsroom Manager from 2016-2018. A former Valley Publications Staff Writer, Melissa was a contributor to the Santa Clarita Gazette and Canyon Country Magazine from 2015-2016. She has published feature stories with Pet Me Magazine, The Pet Press, The Signal, COC's Cougar News, and KJAMS Radio.