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Things to do in Santa Clarita: Santa Clarita Ballet “Little Mermaid”, Country Showdown 2015, YMCA “Try The Y Tuesdays”, Town Center Farmer’s Market, Canyon Theatre Guild “West Side Story”, Remo Kids Rhythm Club
Santa Clarita Ballet “Little Mermaid”
YMCA “Try The Y Tuesdays”
Town Center Farmer’s Market
SC Optimist “Safety Town–Santa Clarita”-Sign Up Now
Country Showdown 2015–Sign Up Now
Remo Kids Rhythm Club
And More…And Upcoming…
Santa Clarita Ballet “Little Mermaid”
The Santa Clarita Ballet has the charming production “Little Mermaid.” The Santa Clarita Ballet is known for producing both classic and original ballets with elegant sets, colorful costumes and beautiful choreography. Under experienced leadership of Corinne Glover, Executive Director, and Carol Guidry, Artistic Director, Santa Clarita Ballet captivates audiences. “Little Mermaid” is choreographed by Pamela Sosa and is adapted from the Hans Christian Anderson’s original story of a young princess and prince from two different worlds. “The mermaid princess leaves her underwater paradise and meets a handsome prince on the surface.” Tickets are available at the Santa Clarita Ballet Box Office, 26798 Oak Avenue. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 2pm-6pm and Saturday from 9am-1pm. Or call for tickets at 661-251-0366 at any time and you call will be returned within 24 business hours.
When: Saturday, June 13 at 2pm and again at 7:30pm
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on the College of the Canyons Valencia Campus, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Contact: 661-251-0366
Link: Santa Clarita Ballet or Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
YMCA “Try The Y Tuesdays”
During “Try The Y Tuesdays” you can try a class at the Santa Clarita Family YMCA for free. Even better, the Y is waiving the joining fee for new members every Tuesday throughout June. The Santa Clarita Family YMCA on McBean Parkway has more than 90 group exercise options and free childcare while you work out. These offers are valid Tuesday June 2-30 and are not applicable to precious purchases. Monthly membership fees will apply.
When: Tuesdays June 2 through June 30
Where: YMCA of Santa Clarita, 26147 McBean Parkway, Valencia
Link: YMCA
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Town Center Farmer’s Market
Westfield Valencia Town Center has a new Farmer’s Market. The market offers farm fresh and organic produce that is free of pesticides or chemical fertilizers from over 45 vendors. You will be able to find gluten-free vendors and prepared foods. The Farmer’s Market will also have entertainment, children’s activities, and more. Read more in an article on the KHTS website: Valencia Farmer’s Market Continues Thursday.
When: every Thursday from 4pm-8pm
Where: Town Center Drive near Pottery Barn
Contact: 661-287-9050
Link: Westfield Valencia Town Center
SC Optimist Foundation “Safety Town–Santa Clarita”-Sign Up Now
The Santa Clarita Optimist Foundation is sponsoring “Safety Town – Santa Clarita” camps. The camps are 3-1/2 hours per day for five days that teach safety education and awareness. The camps are geared for Transitional Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten age children. During each camp, children will learn and have fun practicing essential safety skills they will use in their everyday lives at home and school, through repetitive, interactive instructional play. “Safety Town” is a miniature city built to scale of a small child with a playground, traffic lights, street & stop signs, crosswalks & streets. Children will practice Fire Safety, Earthquake & Disaster Safety, Personal Safety/Stranger Danger, Water Safety, Vehicle & Passenger Safety, Playground Safety, Pedestrian Safety, and Bicycle Safety. Register online or by calling 661-299-8942. Fees are $150 per child and include a T-Shirt and school bag. Scholarships are available.
When: Session 1 – July 13-17; Session 2 – July 20-24
Where: North Park Elementary, 23335 Sunset Hills Drive – off of McBean Parkway between Copper Hill Drive and Decoro Drive
Contact: Director, Dayna Thayer at 661-299-8942
Link: Safety Town Santa Clarita
Country Showdown 2015 – Enter Now!
When it comes to the Country Showdown, KHTS has a strong reputation. In the last three years of participation, KHTS local winners have gone on to the National Competition on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville after winning locally, statewide, and regional. KHTS Winners: 2012 National Winner – Poor Man’s Poison; 2013 Nationals Finalist – Suzanne Harper; and 2014 Nationals Finalist – Marie Wise-Hawkins. If you have dreams of becoming a country music recording artist, you still have time to enter. The deadline is Wednesday, June 24 at 5pm. Send a MP3 of two songs, along with your contact information, to carl@hometownstation.com. The first of two rounds of Local Competition will take place at Keyboard Galleria on Saturday, June 27 at 5pm. The second round of Local Competition will take place at Concerts in the Park on Saturday, July 18. The finalist of the second round will go onto state competition at Knott’s Berry Farm before continuing on to regional and national. Join in the competition that has seen competition performances by: Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Jordin Sparks, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, and Garth Brooks, to name a few. Read more in an article on the KHTS website: 2015 Country Showdown And KHTS Looking For The Next Best Country Singer.
When: Wednesday, June 24 at 5pm – deadline for entries
Contact: 661-298-khts (that’s 661-298-1220)
Link: HomeTownStation.com
Photo courtesy of SCVi Charter School.
REMO Kids Rhythm Club
At SCVi Charter
Share in creative play with your kids every Saturday. Join in a rockin’ great time at REMO Kids Rhythm Club at SCVi. Bring out your creative side, drum and sing with your entire family. Kids are free, adults only $5. Drums are available, so all you have to do is show up!
When: Saturdays starting at 9:30am
Where: SCVi Charter School, 28060 Hasley Canyon Road, Castaic
Link: Facebook Page – REMO Kids Rhythm Club at SCVi
Canyon Theatre Guild “West Side Story”
“Theatre lovers, get ready to rumble!’ with the Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of “West Side Story.” Whether you are team Jets or team Sharks, everyone loves a love story. The show opens Saturday, May 30 at 8am with a free Wine & Champagne Reception at 7pm. In addition to the play, join director Patti Finley as she directs her farewell production at Canyon Theatre Guild after 20 years of involvement. Patti and Greg will be moving to Idaho to be closer to family. Adult tickets are $19. Junior (under 18) and Senior (62 and over) tickets are $17.
When: 8pm on Fridays: June 12, 19, and 26; 8pm on Saturdays: June 13, 20 and 27; 2pm on Saturday: June 13, 20 and 27; 2pm on Sundays: June 14 and 21
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street, Old Town Newhall
Contact: 661-799-2702
Link: Canyon Theatre Guild Presents West Side Story
City Of Santa Clarita “Summer Beach Bus”
The City of Santa Clarita is taking us to Santa Monica, the easy way, on comfortable and air-conditioned buses. Summer Beach Bus offers two routes each weekend, with one route serving the east side of the City and the other route, servicing the west and south sides. Travelers can bring beach chairs, coolers, and surfboards. Fares are $3 for adults and kids and $1.50 seniors and people with disabilities. Buses arrive in Santa Monica between 10:00am-10:15am and depart back to Santa Clarita at 4:30pm. Pick Up Locations: Canyon Country Park, Soledad Canyon Road & Solamint, Soledad Canyon Road & Shangri-La Drive, Railroad Avenue & 15th Street, Newhall Avenue & Valle Del Oro, Newhall Avenue & Sierra Highway, the Via Princessa Metrolink Station, The Newhall Metrolink Station, and the McBean Regional Transit Center.
When: Every Saturday and Sunday between June 6 and September 6
Where: see above
Contact: 661-294-1BUS
Link: Santa Clarita Transit
Thursdays@Newhall Revved Up
Thursdays@Newhall on the second Thursday of each month is “Revved Up.” Revved Up is a show that features a different genre each month. This month the theme is “Custom & Classic Motorcycles” with custom chopper, custom Harley, and classics. Check out the show, enjoy gourmet food trucks and the beer and wine garden. Take time to vote for your favorite car for the People’s Choice & Peer Choice Award. Motorcycle blub colors, rocker patches, full back patches, and 1% patches are not permitted. Any apparel that provokes a disturbance or causes trouble or conflict with other groups will not be allowed.
When: Second Thursdays of each month from 6pm-10pm
Where: Main Street in Old Town Newhall, between 8th and Market Street
Contact: 661-259-2489
Link: Thursdays@Newhall Revved Up
Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA
Teen Travel Day Camp-Sign Up Now
The Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA hold a Teen Travel Day Camp for incoming 6th through 9th grade teens. “Teen Day Camp ensures the optimum amount of fun and excitement for middle school campers.” There are five day and three day options with travel occurring on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Register online.
The Trips are scheduled as follows:
June 8–12: Hurricane Harbor, LA Zoo, Cooking Class
June 15-19: Paint A Dream, Disneyland, Beach
June 22-26: Sky High, Skateland, Rock Climbing
June 29-July 3: El Capitan, Universal Studios, Hollywood Hike
July 6-10: Magic Mountain, Neon Retro Arcade, Observatory
July 13-17: Mountasia, Sparks Game, Laser Tag
July 20-24: Knotts Berry Farm, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Science Center
July 27-31: Dry Town, Pacific park, YMCA Teen-chella
Aug 4-8: Bowling, Ice Station, Ventura County Fair
When: Starts June 8
Where: YMCA of Santa Clarita, 25023 Avenida Rotella, Valencia
Contact: Ryan Fowler, 661-253-3593
Link: YMCA Summer Day Camp
Rancho Camulos “ Ramona”
Photo Courtesy of Timeline Films.
Tickets are available for the free screening of the recently restored 1928 film “Ramona” staring Dolores del Rio. A unique partnership involving Rancho Camulos Museum & National Historic Landmark brings this film to us. The San Gabriel Mission Playhouse where the film is being presented will have the accompaniment of organist Robert Salisbury on the playhouse’s 1924 Wurlitzer pipe organ. Admission is free but tickets must be obtained in advance online. A panel discussion will begin at 4pm and there will be a $25 VIP reception at the Native Sons of the Golden West Ramona Museum to benefit Rancho Camulos. Read more in an article on the KHTS website: Free Tickets For 1928 “Ramona” At San Gabriel Mission Playhouse.
When: Sunday, June 14 at 2pm
Where: San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 South Mission Drive, San Garbriel
Contact: cachristopher1@att.net or 805-521-1501
Link: Rancho Camulos Museum & National Historic Landmark or San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
And Upcoming…
Touch A Truck
Children of all ages can get up close, climb into and all around a fire engine, Sheriff’s or CHP car, construction rigs, military vehicles, and more. The SCV Senior Center is hosting “Touch a Truck,” a family-friendly vehicle exploration, food trucks, live entertainment, games, prizes, kid-friendly activities and vendor booths. Admission is $5 per person. Children are admitted free for Father’s Day weekend if they are accompanied by father/grandfather. Proceeds benefit the SCV Senior Center programs such as Home Delivered Meals and Senior Respite Day Care.
When: Saturday, June 20 from 9am-2pm
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus
Contact: 661-259-9444, extension 141
Link: SCV Senior Center
Kenneally Acupuncture “Summer Seasonal”
Kenneally Acupuncture is ready to help us make the transition from Spring to Summer with the “Summer Seasonal.” The Summer Seasonal acupuncture treatments can help boost the immune system, helps with allergies, and helps to keep the body in balance. In addition to acupuncture you can take part in the Amethyst Bio-Mat, Crystal Boutique, Spiritual Readers, Healing Massage, Canyon Chiropractic, and the Inspirational Gift Store. “Bring a New Friend” and receive $5 off each acupuncture treatment. Walk-ins are allowed but appointments are preferred.
When: Saturday, June 20 from 9am-6pm
Where: Kenneally Acupuncture, 27225 Camp Plenty Road – at Soledad Canyon
Contact: 661-252-4100
Link: Kenneally Acupuncture
Courtesy of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series.
Valencia Jazz And Blues
Concert Series 2015
Valencia Jazz and Blues Concert Series is ready to start filling downtown Valencia with music. In addition to the entertainment, expect a variety of food and beverages, including wine and beer for adults. Admission is free. Read more in an article on the KHTS website: 2015 Valencia Jazz And Blues Concert Series Announced.
When: begins Friday, June 19 and runs through August 7 – concert time 7pm-9:30pm
Where: In the street on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway – by the Hyatt Regency Valencia
Contact: 661-290-2911
Link: Valencia Jazz and Blues
Circus Vargas
The Big One is Back, Circus Vargas, Circus Vargas. The producers of Circus Vargas promise an all new show that is more magical and exciting than ever before. The show, “Arle Quin – The Story” tells the story of a boy that dreams of joining the circus. When he sleeps his dreams are filled with colorful circus characters and performers, including a harlequin who becomes his guide and friend who shows him the wonder of the circus.
Children can meet and perform with the cast for 30 minutes before the show. Tickets are available at the box office (opens June 18), by calling 877-468-3861, that’s or online.
Show Dates/Times: Thursday, June 18 at 7:30; Friday, June 19 at 4:30pm and 7:30pm; Saturday, June 20 at 1:00pm, 4:00pm, and 7:30pm; Sunday, June 21 at 1:00pm, 4:00pm, and 7:00pm; Monday, June 22 at 7:00pm
When: Thursday, June 18 through Monday, June 22, see times above
Where: Westfield Valencia Town Center – Sears end of the mall parking lot
Contact: 1-877-GOTFUN1, that’s 1-877-468-3861
Link: Circus Vargas
Zonta LifeForward Workshop For Women
Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley believes in empowering the lives of women and demonstrates that with “LifeForward Workshop For Women.” This month’s workshop is “Career Advancement – Finding Your Dream Job.” The workshop will show how to find a career that is fulfilling in order to pursue your dreams. Free child care is available by registering no later than one week before the workshop.
When: Saturday, June 20 from 10am-12:30pm
Where: Savia Community Center, 23780 Newhall Avenue, Newhall
Contact: 661-288-0117
Link: Single Mothers Outreach
City Of Santa Clarita “Great American Camp Out!”-Sign Up Now
The City of Santa Clarita is again holding the “Great American Camp Out.” The Camp Out invites us to take a break from our electronics and pitch a tent to spend the night under the stars with family and friends. The event offers: stargazing, T-shirt decorating, family games & crafts, and a traditional campfire with S’Mores. A maximum number of 8 registered campers are allowed per site. Registration has already begun and space is limited, so sign up now.
When: Saturday, June 27 – registration began March 30
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus
Contact: 661-250-3706
Link: Great American Camp Out 2015
SCV Youth Project “Sweet Charity Cake Auction”
Santa Clarita’s sweetest event is the SCV Youth Project “Sweet Charity Cake Auction.” This event features uniquely inspired and decorated cakes that reflect a business or organizations theme which is paired with individualized products, gifts and/or services. Auction guests can view and bid on the cakes. Cakes will be awarded prizes based on their originality, creativity, and the cake that raises the most money. The SCV Youth Project provides free services to teens in the Santa Clarita Valley on issues including: life challenges, depression, suicide, grief/loss, peer pressure, and drug/alcohol abuse.
When: Saturday, June 27 beginning at 11am (date changed)
Where: Robinson Ranch Golf Club, 27734 Sand Canyon Road, Canyon Country
Contact: 661-257-YOUTH (9688)
Link: SCV Youth Project
Circle Of Hope “Tri Tip Throwdown”
Come be part of the Circle of Hope “Tri Tip Throwdown.” If you have a grilling reputation, now is the time to put your skills to the test all to benefit the Circle of Hope. There is also a Pie Recipe Competition. The afternoon will include a live band, line dancing and a beer garden. Tickets for the event are available online for $10 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and under. You can enter the competition online. Circle of Hope’s mission statement says it provides emotional, financial and educational support to those diagnosed with cancer in the Santa Clarita Valley. 100% of donations and proceeds remain in the Santa Clarita Valley.
When: Sunday, June 28 from 1pm-4pm
Where: Nissan of Valencia, 24111 Creekside Road, Valencia
Link: Circle of Hope
Also brought to you by our friends at Facey Medical Center.
Looking for more events or want to register your event – check out the KHTS Community Calendar
