Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – April 4, 2018: COC Cabaret presents Mark Nadler at the PAC; Sign Up Now for “Safety Town” Education Summer Camp for Kids; Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library Book Auction… and more!

COC Cabaret presents Mark Nadler at the PAC 4/7

Sign Up Now for “Safety Town” Education Summer Camp for Kids

Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library Book Auction 4/9-4/16

“Best Ride: Discover the Bike Paths of Santa Clarita” presented by the SCV Bicycle Coalition 4/7

Santa Clarita Disc Golf Tournament at Central Park 4/7

Dragon Boat Festival at Castaic Lake 4/8

COC Cabaret presents Mark Nadler at the PAC

When: Saturday, April 7 at 6 and 8:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Shows – Mark Nadler

What: Mark Nadler, a three-time MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs) Award winner for outstanding musical comedy performer, is a singer-dancer-pianist extraordinaire. The New York Times describes him as “Mr. Show Business, an old-style entertainer and neo-vaudevillian so aggressive that he suggests Al Jolson and Danny Kaye rolled into a glaring, fire-breathing monster of uncontrollable, attention-seeking talent.” Audience will be seated on the main stage and will have an opportunity to meet the artist! Seating is limited. Includes no-host bar.

Sign Up Now for “Safety Town” Education Summer Camp for Kids

When: Sign Up Now; Camp Session 1 June 25-29, Session 2 July 9-13, Session 3 July 16-20
Where: Charles Helmers Elementary School, 27300 Grandview Drive in Valencia
Website: Safety Town SCV

What: Safety Town is a fun summer safety education camp for children 4.5 to 6 years of age. Children learn safety lessons from credentialed teachers, and from local community safety heroes, including the Fire Department, Sheriff, CHP, City Lifeguards, American Red Cross, Guide Dogs of America, and more! They drive pedal cars in a child-size town, sing, make arts and crafts and play games that reinforce the safety lessons.

Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library Book Auction

When: Monday, April 9 through Monday, April 16
Where: All three Santa Clarita Public Library Branches
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library Calendar

What: You are invited to view and bid on a fantastic selection of rare, collectible and unique books that will be on display at all three libraries! All proceeds benefit the Santa Clarita Public Library.  Auction ends Monday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m.

“Best Ride: Discover the Bike Paths of Santa Clarita” presented by the SCV Bicycle Coalition

When: Saturday, April 7 at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Chuck Pontius Commuter Trailhead, 27095 McBean Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Join the Santa Clarita Valley Bicycle Coalition for this introduction to the bike trails of Santa Clarita. Ride a pleasant, flat route that includes riding the San Francisquito Creek Trail along the Santa Clara riverbed and visit Bridgeport Park. Then stop for coffee and a snack at Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders, a local independent coffee house just off the Chuck Pontius Commuter Rail Trail. After taking a break at Bodhi Leaf, finish the loop to end the ride where it started. This ride is perfect for the beginner/novice rider and takes place entirely on paved, dedicated bike paths, completely separate from street traffic.

Santa Clarita Disc Golf Tournament

When: Saturday, April 7 at 9 a.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Entry fee is a non-perishable food item to donate. The tournament will have a shotgun start at 9 a.m. and use a stroke-play format. Register online.

Dragon Boat Festival at Castaic Lake

When: Sunday, April 8; Gates open at 6:30 a.m., First Race at 8 a.m.
Where: Castaic Lake, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive in Castaic
Website: L.A. County Dragon Boat Festival

What: Come enjoy the spectacle of Dragon Boat Racing! Teams with fantastic names come together to paddle from CA, AZ, and NV as they strive to be the fastest and win gold medals. Find out why this sport is the fastest growing water sport. There will be men’s boat, women’s boat, as well as co-ed boats for all age groups.  There will be a drumming contest, as well as a blind-folded race. There will be food truck and performers. Bring the whole family and experience a new water sport, hosted by Friends of Castaic Lake and Team Dragon Eyes.

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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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COC Chancellor’s Circle: The Secrets of Growth Companies

When: Thursday, April 12 at 4 p.m.
Where: Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: “The Secrets of Growth Companies” on EventBrite

What: Marc Emmer will present 10 methods to double your business in five years. In a climate of fierce hyper-competition and commoditization, entrepreneurs must continuously reevaluate their growth strategy, market position and value proposition. To maintain competitive advantage requires constant transformation and continuous improvement. In this interactive session, you will learn how growth companies make critical decisions about business growth, plan in periods of chaos and more.

Elks Bikers Rally for Brain Injured Children

When: Saturday, April 14 starting at 9 a.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379, 17766 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country
Website: Elks Bikers Rally for Brain Injured Children on Facebook

What: This is a bike and car charity rally that was started by The Elks Riders that has taken place every year since 2010. The event benefits Brain Injured Children in communities nationwide. The little girl the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is donating the funds towards may be small, but 1½ year old Olivia Huss is a fighter. She was diagnosed with a rare heart condition called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) which means she was born with only half a heart. The diagnosis came just 36 hours after her birth when she suffered severe lack of oxygen to the brain resulting in right brain damage. At her tender age, she has already endured two open heart surgeries & four stomach surgeries and is scheduled for another heart surgery when she is 4.

Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library Author Event with Luis Fuerte

When: Saturday, April 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Valencia Library, 23743 Valencia Blvd in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library Calendar

What: The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library are proud to host author Luis Fuerte, five-time Emmy-award winning former cameraman for the Huell Howser show “California’s Gold,” a hugely popular show that continues to run on California’s many PBS stations even since Howser’s death in 2013.

“Week of the Young Child” Play Day at COC

When: Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: COC Honor Grove, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Join COC for this free event, and celebrate “Week Of The Young Child” by treating your child – and yourself – to four hours of age-appropriate and stimulating interaction with your child/children in the beautiful, outdoor setting of the COC Valencia campus.

“Transition 2 Independence” Conference and Annual Fair at the Centre

When: Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: The Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: You are invited to attend this conference and annual fair for families and caretakers to learn more about resources available to young adults with developmental disabilities as they transition from high school to adulthood and employment.

Soroptimist International of Greater SCV’s “The Wine Affair”

When: Sunday, April 15 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Where: Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: SIGSCV – The Wine Affair

What: Sip, stroll and savor the sounds at “The Wine Affair.” The 10th annual event is presented by Soroptimist International of Greater SCV and Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology. The Wine Affair draws 500‐600 people who enjoy an afternoon of wine, appetizers and live music among the shops and restaurants lining Town Center Drive.

Annual Run at Castaic Lake

When: Sunday, April 15 starting at 7 a.m.
Where: Castaic Lake, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive in Castaic
Website: Run at Castaic Lake on Active.com

What: You can participate in a half marathon, 5K or kids fun run! Sign up your school or team for the 5K and you will get $10 back for each registration of $40.

SCAA Meeting and Carbon Art Demo

When: Monday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd in Valencia
Website: SCAA

What: Adonna Khare will demonstrate carbon art at the April 16 meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA). This event is free and open to the public. Khare has been featured in the Los Angeles Time, NPR, The Huffington Post, Daily Mail, Juxtapoz Magazine, Mashable, My Modern Metropolis, Saatchi Gallery as well as thousands of blogs, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram pages. Her art is mainly focused on carbon pencil on paper.

2018 Open House at COC

When: Thursday, April 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. 
Where: Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: University Center at COC

What: Stop by the open house and learn how you can earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree right here in the Santa Clarita Valley. Representatives from CSU Bakersfield, CSU Northridge, Brandman University, University of La Verne and National University will be on hand to answer questions.  For information call (661) 362-5150.

25th Anniversary Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

When: Thursday, April 19 through Sunday, April 22
Where: William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall; and Varying SCV Venues
Website: Cowboy Festival

What: The 25th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, presented by Heritage Sierra Medical Group, comes to Old Town Newhall April 19-22. Set at historic William S Hart Park, the Cowboy Festival features live performances, cowboy gear and more. General admission is free!

SCV Relay for Life Cancer Survivor/Caregiver Dinner

When: Friday, April 20 at 5 p.m.
Where: St. Clare Church, 19606 Calla Way in Canyon Country
Website: SCV Relay

What: The moment someone hears the words, “You have cancer,” that person is a survivor even if they have not finished treatment. All cancer survivors and a caregiver are invited to “An Enchanted Evening.” This is a free dinner put on by SCV Relay for Life. We are celebrating life and the fight to end cancer. There will be dinner, raffles and entertainment with a few select vendors who are donating profits to Relay for Life.

“Become a Resource Parent” Info Meeting with Children’s Bureau

When: Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m.
Where: Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at COC, Room 222, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Children’s Bureau – Foster Care Program

What: Adoption is a meaningful way for individuals and couples to fulfill their dream of parenting. Los Angeles County’s foster care population exceeds 21,000 children with 500 foster children waiting to be connected to a family who will adopt. Children’s Bureau offers a comprehensive foster care and adoption program that brings families together for a lifetime. The agency is in need of resource families for children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or to provide legal permanency by adoption.

6th Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival at Reyes Winery

When: Saturday, April 21 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Reyes Winery, 10262 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website: Reyes Winery – Events

What: The wine festival features numerous wineries and local wine makers offering tastings of their best wines.  There will also be gourmet food and specialty items sampling, handmade crafts from local artisans, live music, live auction and lots of fun for a great day. Zonta Club of SCV will be the beneficiary.

Arts Run Santa Clarita

When: Saturday, April 21 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Valencia Heritage Park, 24155 Newhall Ranch Road in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Arts Run

What: Celebrate the arts with the annual Arts Run in the Santa Clarita Valley, a creative and fun run/walk with art performances, activities and displays throughout the run while supporting your community arts. Experience live music, singing, painting, dance, acting and more fun activities while you run or walk the 10K, 5K, or Kids Dash.

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