Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – February 28, 2018: Tickets On Sale Now for Phil Wickham Concert at Grace Baptist Church; Space and Innovation Expo presented by COC and iLead Schools; Henry Mayo presents “Stop the Bleed, Save a Life”… and more!

Tickets On Sale Now for Phil Wickham Concert at Grace Baptist Church 3/25

Space and Innovation Expo presented by COC and iLead Schools 3/2

Henry Mayo presents “Stop the Bleed, Save a Life” 2/28

St. Clare Lenten Fish Fries Now Through 3/23

Hart Regiment Band and Colorguard Shoe Fundraiser Collection Day 3/3

“A Conversation with Artist Larry Hurst” at the COC Art Gallery 3/1

“It’s Like, Totally Rad Art” Artist Reception at City Hall 3/3

Tickets On Sale Now for Phil Wickham Concert at Grace Baptist Church

When: Tickets on Sale Now; Concert Sunday, March 25 at 6 p.m.
Where: Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copper Hill Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: Grace Baptist Church – Phil Wickham Concert

What: Phil Wickham is coming to Santa Clarita! Join Grace Baptist Church for a special concert on Sunday, March 25. Tickets are on sale now!

Space and Innovation Expo presented by COC and iLead Schools

When: Friday, March 2
Where: COC Cafeteria and Makerspace, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC Makerspace

What: Come explore, innovate, and learn about space exploration and advanced technologies. The event is in support of junior high, high school and college learners, and all are welcome.

Henry Mayo presents “Stop the Bleed, Save a Life”

When: Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.
Where: Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Education Center, 24525 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: Henry Mayo Classes – Stop the Bleed, Save a Life

What: “Stop the Bleed’ is a national initiative designed to provide bystanders with the tools and knowledge they can use to stop life-threatening bleeding. Uncontrolled bleeding can result from man-made and natural disasters (e.g., active shooters, bombings, earthquakes) or from other emergency situations (e.g., vehicle crashes, power tool accidents). Severe bleeding can kill within minutes before EMS or other public safety providers arrive. The person closest to you may be the only one who can “stop the bleed.”

St. Clare Lenten Fish Fry

When: Fridays; March 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Clare of Assisi, 19606 Call Way in Canyon Country
Website: St. Clare Lenten Fish Fry

What: Lent is here and St. Clare’s is again holding their Lenten Fish Fry. The dinners include beer battered Alaska cod, coleslaw and a choice of French fries, rice pilaf, or beans. Also available is the 2-fish taco plate served with rice and beans. Desserts can be found at the Bake Sale table.  Milk, coffee and tea are included with dinner and sodas, beer, wine and margaritas are available for purchase.  A two-piece dinner and/or the taco plate is $9 and three-piece dinner is $10.  Meals are dine-in or take-out.  Proceeds benefit local charities and families in need.

Hart Regiment Band and Colorguard Shoe Fundraiser Collection Day

When: Saturday, March 3 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Hart High School, 24825 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: Hart Regiment

What: Bring any gently worn, used and new shoes and help reach a goal of 300 bags of 25 pairs.  There will be fresh Krispy Kreme donuts and Mammoth Coffee Roasting Company beverages available for a small donation. Hart High School’s award-winning music program thrives as a direct result of parent and community support.

“A Conversation with Artist Larry Hurst” at the COC Art Gallery

When: Thursday, March 1 at 2 p.m.
Where: COC Art Gallery, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC Art Gallery

What: College of the Canyons is hosting a special conversation with Larry Hurst, Los Angeles-based artist and former COC Gallery Director, whose work is currently on display in the art gallery. The one-person exhibition brings together works from three areas of Hurst’s aesthetic investigations: his geometric abstract paintings; his poetic collage; and his hand-crafted sculptures.

“It’s Like, Totally Rad Art” Artist Reception

When: Saturday, March 3 at 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd. in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Arts – “It’s Like, Totally Rad Art” 

What: “It’s Like, Totally Rad Art” is an exhibit that features a variety of art addressing the theme of the 1980s.  The exhibition will be displayed in conjunction with the Santa Clarita Public Library’s One Story, One City program, which celebrates the book “Ready Player One.” Pop culture from the 1980s is featured extensively in this book, and the art to be displayed will feature, highlight or use design elements from the 1980s, as well as iconic pop culture figures, historic events and more. Guests of the artist reception can enjoy light appetizers and live music, and will have a chance to meet the artists featured in the exhibition.

More Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events:

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:

Imani Gonzalez at the PAC

When: Friday, March 9 at 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: As a jazz/world vocalist, Imani’s diverse talents have led to collaborations with many music ensembles, as well as film and television projects. Most notably, her voice was featured on the musical soundtrack of the film, “The Jane Biography,” and she recently performed with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Audience will be seated on the main stage and will have an opportunity to meet the artist!

Annual St. Francis Dam Disaster Lecture, Bus Tour

When: Saturday, March 10 at 11 a.m.
Where: Heritage Junction, 24101 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: SCV Historical Society

What: First attendees can watch a presentation by Dr. Alan Pollack and Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel at the Saugus Train Station freight room, followed by a Q&A session with Alan, Dianne, and dam expert Frank Rock. Then it’s a bus tour to the dam site with Alan, Dianne, and Frank. Cost is $40.00 per person pre-paid and includes a snack and bottled water.

“Bernstein! A Centennial Celebration” at the CTG

When: Saturday, March 10 at 7 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Canyon Theatre Guild – Shows

What: Join the Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band as they celebrate the centennial of an American icon, Leonard Bernstein. He was one of the most prolific American composers of the 20th century, and was a true Renaissance man as a great musician, conductor, and lecturer. The program includes Overture to Candide, selections from West Side Story, The Wrong Note Rag from Wonderful Town, along with many others.

“Hope and a Future Run” at West Creek Park

When: Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 a.m.
Where: West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle in Valencia
Website: Hope and a Future Run

What: This community event benefits children with developmental disabilities in the Imago Dei School at Trinity Classical Academy. All ages are welcome! The course takes 5K/10K participants through the paseo system in Valencia. The 1K event takes place at West Creek Park. Prior to the start of the event, there will be a health and fitness expo in the park, as well as a Kids Zone.

West Ranch Art Auction

When: Saturday, March 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Barnes and Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: West Ranch art students’ work will be auctioned off at Barnes and Noble all day. Proceeds will be donated to the art department so students don’t have to pay for their own art supplies. Donations for the art department will also be accepted.

Santa Clarita Comic and Toy Expo

When: Sunday, March 11 at 10 a.m.
Where: EPEK Building at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Comic and Toy Expo

What: Kimzar Kollectables is proud to host the Santa Clarita Comic and Toy Expo. This is a one-day, family-friendly event held at College of the Canyons Valencia Campus. A variety of exhibitors will be on hand selling comics, toys, and everything else that a true or even budding comic and toy fan will ever need.

COC Studio Jazz Ensemble and Lab Bands present “Jazz it Up For Spring!”

When: Friday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC

What: This spring concert with the award-winning COC Studio Jazz Ensemble and Lab Bands will feature songs celebrating spring and a varied collection of jazz styles, tempos and arrangers. A special guest artist is scheduled to join.

Symphony of the Canyons presents “Echoes of the Past” at the PAC

When: Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC

What: Join the Symphony of the Canyons for a celebration of music in film with “Echoes of the Past.”

COC 2018 Women’s Conference: “Making the Most of Your Life”

When: Saturday, March 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC – Women’s Conference

What: “Making the Most of Your Life” is designed to inspire and create your best life! Workshops include Healthy Relationships, Inspirational Parenting, Genealogy, Employability Skills, Caring for elder parents and much, much more. Registration is $35 and includes breakfast and keynote luncheon! Register online.

St. Patrick’s Day 5K presented by Knights of Columbus

When: Saturday, March 17
Where: Mentryville, 27201 Pico Canyon Road in Newhall
Website: St. Patrick’s Day 5K 2018

What: The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the 38th St. Patrick’s Day 5K race at the historic oil drilling town of Mentryville in Newhall. The race is an “out and back” course that begins at Mentryville Park and takes you in front of Charles Mentry’s grand 13-room mansion, a one-room schoolhouse and a period barn.

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