Looking for fun things to do in Santa Clarita? Check out these events: Covered California Seminar, PayForward Ice Rink, YMCA Snow Fest, Hearts For Jack, and SCV Rose Society Rose Seminar.

Covered California Seminar
PayForward Ice Rink
YMCA Snow Fest
Hearts For Jack
SCV Rose Society Rose Seminar
And Upcoming…

Covered California Seminar

California Health Collaborative is holding a “Covered California Seminar” to help us wade through California’s Health Benefits Exchange and to avoid the tax penalty for not having health insurance.  California Health Collaborative is a nonprofit organization “committed to enhancing the quality of life and health of the people of California.”  The “Covered California Seminar” can access your situation to see if you qualify for financial assistance.  The last day to enroll is February 15.  For this enrollment event, item needed: household income, proof of identity or citizenship, knowledge of birthdates and social security numbers for all household members.  Read more in an article on the KHTS website: Health Insurance Enrollment Event To Be Hosted In Newhall.
When:  Saturday, January 10 from 1pm-3pm
Where:  Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street
Contact:  661-210-9696
Link:  California Health Collaborative

PayForward Ice Rink

Don’t miss your last chance for winter ice skating fun for the entire family at the PayForward Ice Rink sponsored by PayForward.  There will be skate rentals and events for all skaters to enjoy.  Tickets, which includes skate rental: $10 for children ages 3-8, $15 for adults, children under age 3 are free.
When:  now through Sunday, January 11, 2015 – hours Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm; Friday & Saturday 10am-11pm; Sunday 10am-8pm
Where:  Westfield Valencia Town Center, at Town Center Drive
Link:  PayForward

YMCA Snow Fest

It’s snowing at the Y!  The Y will be turned into a frozen winter wonderland.  Our local Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA is hosting this free community event.  The day will include tons of snow, crafts, games, and hot chocolate.
When:  Saturday, January 10 from 10am-1pm
Where:  Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA, 26147 McBean Parkway, just south of Valencia Boulevard
Contact:  661-253-3593, ryanfowler@ymcala.org
Link:  Santa Clarita Valley YMCA

Hearts For Jack

Become part of Jack’s Angels by making “Hearts For Jack.”  If you love crafting and would like to participate, pick up materials and pattern directions to make fabric hearts that will then be donated back to be part of “Skip For Jack” and “Project Angel Box.”  Make hearts from the pattern (suggested one time donation of $3) and bring them back to be given to each child participating in the first annual “Skip For Jack,” part of the Santa Colorita 5K Fun Run event on Valentine’s Day.  The ongoing project of making hearts will go towards “Hearts For Jack,” a program for giving a care package to a DIPS diagnosed child and his/her family.  DIPG, or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, is responsible for the majority of pediatric brain tumor deaths in children. If you have your own materials, see the website link for pattern instructions.  Hearts For Jack is hoping to have enough hearts for the Valentine’s Day event but don’t let that limit you, the hearts are a year-round cause.  Saturday is an open time period for picking up materials to make hearts or to drop off hearts you have already made.
When:  Saturday, January 10 from 10am-12 noon
Where:  32520 Wagon Wheel Rd., Santa Clarita 91390 (above Canyon Country off Sierra Hwy and Davenport)
Contact:  661-977-3125, jacksangels1@gmail.com
Link:  Hearts For Jack

SCV Rose Society “Rose Seminar”

The Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society is hosting their 22^nd annual Free Rose Care Seminar with demonstrations on how to: prune various types of roses; plant bareroot roses; rejuvenate roses grown in containers; and techniques of fertilization and mulching.  The club will have a door prize, rose raffle and refreshments after the seminar.  The public is invited.  Please RSVP in order for the Society to have a count for seating, handouts and refreshments.
When: Sunday, January 11 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
Where:  SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street, Newhall
Contact:  rosextckb@aol.com
Link:  Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society

And Upcoming…

Children’s Bureau “Become A Foster or Adoptive Parent”

The Children’s Bureau is looking interested adults to become Foster or Adoptive Parents.  Come to an informational meeting to see how you may help by providing a child with love and nurturing within your family.  The Children’s Bureau is a nonprofit that helps children.  Another meeting will be held Saturday, February 28 (same hours and location).  Read more in an article on the KHTS website about the November informational: Children’s Bureau To Host Foster Children Adoption Meeting.
When:  Saturday, January 24 from 10am-12 noon
Where:  College of the Canyons Valencia Campus, University Center, Room 222 – 26455 Rockwell Canyon, Valencia
Contact:  661-208-4212
Link:  Children’s Bureau

Golden Years Expo

Save the date for the 2^nd Annual Golden Years Expo and Senior Health Fair.  The Expo is “designed for seniors, those planning for their senior years and those who are caring for a senior.”  The Expo features opportunities to deal directly with non-profit organizations, agencies, institutions and business.  You’ll receive information on services, opportunities and products geared towards seniors.  This event has free parking and admission.  “There are freebies and special offers, in addition to dozens of drawings for prizes worth $50 or more, including a Grand Prize of up to 500 California Super Lotto Plus Quick Pick plays.”
When:  Saturday, February 7 from 11am-5pm
Where:  Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway, Valencia
Contact:  661-255-7063
Link:  Golden Years Expo

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