Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – December 13, 2017: City of Santa Clarita’s 30th Birthday Open House; Santa Clarita Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker” at the PAC; Children’s Bureau Informational Meeting… and more!
City of Santa Clarita’s 30th Birthday Open House 12/15
Santa Clarita Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker” at the PAC 12/16-17
Children’s Bureau Informational Meeting 12/16
2017 Christmas Concert at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Valencia Stake 12/16-17
Winter Fun Fest Benefiting Child and Family Center 12/16
5th Annual 5K/10K Holiday Fun Run by HandsOn Santa Clarita 12/16
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City of Santa Clarita’s 30th Anniversary Open House
When: Friday, Dec. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd, #120 in Valencia
Website: City of Santa Clarita, 30th Anniversary
What: Guests will have a chance to reminisce about the process of making our City a reality, celebrate our accomplishments over the past three decades and eat cake! There will also be a special screening of a three-part documentary showcasing key events and people from 1987-2017 – produced by SCVTV and Leon Worden.
Santa Clarita Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at the PAC
When: Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita PAC at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC – The Nutcracker
What: In its 23rd performance of “The Nutcracker,” the Santa Clarita Ballet presents a classic program and favorite holiday tradition for families and patrons of the arts throughout Southern California. The Santa Clarita Ballet beautifully illustrates E.T.A. Hoffman’s timeless story of “The Nutcracker,” complete with beloved characters, magical staging, exquisite costumes and the recognizable musical score by Peter Tchaikovsky.
Children’s Bureau Informational Meeting
When: Saturday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.
Where: Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center, Room 222, at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Program
What: There are approximately 64,000 children in foster care in California. 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. Discover if you have the willingness, ability and resources to take on the challenge of helping a child in need.
2017 Christmas Concert at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Valencia Stake
When: Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Valencia Stake, 24443 McBean Parkway in Valencia
Website: 2017 Christmas Concert on Facebook
What: Come and enjoy magnificent music in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. This full orchestral and choral presentation will be directed by award-winning director Richard Rich. Family and friends are welcome. Free admission!
Winter Fun Fest Benefiting Child & Family Center
When: Saturday, Dec. 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fun & Fit Gymnastics, 26620 Valley Center Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: More info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: Fun & Fit Gymnastics is hosting a holiday party with fun for everyone to benefit Child & Family Center. Meet Santa Claus and enjoy a holiday obstacle course, live entertainment, holiday crafts & games, hot chocolate and bake sale. Just $10 per child, or $20 for the whole family!
HandsOn Santa Clarita’s 5K/10K Holiday Fun Run at Six Flags
When: Saturday, Dec. 16
Where: Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia
Website: 5K/10K Holiday Fun Run
What: The morning will start with “Winter Wonderland” at the park. Registrants can pick up race bib, goody bag, and t-shirt, then grab Starbucks coffee and enjoy the carolers and other holiday activities as they wander through the health and fitness vendors! The participants will then walk/run through the “snowy” trails of the thrill capital of the world while enjoying the “Holiday in the Park” decorations and music. At the end of this magical run, participants will be welcomed in with a beautiful medal and a CHURRO! What better way to get onto the “nice” list than participating in an event that raises funds for a local nonprofit!
More Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:
Silvertones Holiday Concert
When: Thursday, Dec. 14 at 2:45 p.m.
Where: SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Senior Center
What: The Senior Center Silvertones and Musicians, under the direction of John Swinford, perform a spectrum of memorable holiday tunes. A little jazz, a little church, a little yiddische musik, a little international flavor, and a whole lot of cheer and good fun!
CalArts Second Annual Holiday Pop-Up Market
When: Thursday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m.
Where: CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: CalArts Holiday Pop-Up Market
What: Hand-crafted gifts, created by “CalArtians,” and local small businesses will range from original ceramics and jewelry to posters, t-shirts and custom designed sneakers. The market offers gifts at all price points. Alumnus animator Marc Ratner will be on site to draw one-of-a-kind caricature portraits. Expect hot chocolate, holiday tunes from students of the Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts, refreshments and a cash bar.
Holiday Dance at the Canyon Country Community Center
When: Saturday, Dec. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Canyon Country Community Center, 18792 Flying Tiger Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: Canyon Country Community Center
What: Let’s Celebrate! Come to the Canyon Country Community Center for a fun evening of social dancing. Reserve your spot today! Space is limited.
Installation of 2018 Valley Industry Association Board of Directors
When: Tuesday, Dec. 19 from at 11:45 a.m.
Where: Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Road in Valencia
Website: 2018 VIA Board of Directors Installation
What: Join the Valley Industry Association as they formally install the 2018 board of directors at the December luncheon. Outgoing Chairman Ed Masterson of SOS Entertainment will share some highlights of 2017 and incoming 2018 Chairwoman Diana Meyer of Logix Federal Credit Union will offer her vision of the coming year.
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.
Upcoming Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:
Real Life Church presents “A Santa Clarita Christmas”
When: Thursday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 23 at 5 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 24 at 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 p.m.
Where: Real Life Church, 23841 Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia
Website: A Santa Clarita Christmas
What: Nine identical Christmas services were designed to make it easy for you to pick a service that works best for you, your family and friends. When you come to any of our Christmas messages, you will be given an LED wristband that transforms you into being part of the interactive Christmas experience. Be sure to get here early because Santa is making a special stop at Real Life before his long night of gift giving. He is also bringing some friends that you might know – Anna, Elsa, Olaf, the Grinch and a special citizen from Whoville. Before you take photos with Santa and his friends, be sure to take a ride on our train. The train will be driving all around our campus and going through an amazing, photo-worthy light tunnel.
American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Valencia, Newhall Libraries
When: Friday, Dec. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Valencia Library, 23743 Valencia Blvd in Santa Clarita; and Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library Events
What: The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive open to the public at the Valencia and Old Town Newhall Libraries. Please donate blood – you could save a life!
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