Host: Matt Watson

Guests: Wendy Maxwell, Jeff Barber

On today’s Eye On The Valley, your host Matt Watson welcomes Wendy Maxwell in studio to talk about the offerings at iLead’s Agua Dulce campus.  Wendy is the newly hired Director of the campus.  Agua Dulce is a unique place that focuses on traditional learning but also touts a livestock program on site with animals like goats and donkeys who play a major role in the learner’s daily schedule. SCVi and iLead schools focus on the social-emotional learning and blend academics with enrichment opportunities.  Wendy talks about her new role as she looks to lead a “servant-style leadership” with her learners and staff.  The International Baccalaureate program gives students a chance to gain a skillset that can be applied across all standard courses as well as boosting their critical thinking and problem solving.  Go to ileadaguadulce.org or call 661-268-6386 Click on the “Enroll Now” button, fill out an application to reserve a spot for your learner.  SCVi and iLead schools are a network of free, public charter schools with campuses in Castaic, Lancaster, Agua Dulce as well as a home study program and online learning opportunities.

In the second half of the show, Matt welcomes Jeff Barber, Manager at The Main theater in Newhall.  The two talk about the upcoming schedule at The Main including the final weekend performances of Agatha’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party.  Tickets are still available and start at $20. Other events include a Night of Narrative in October which features music. On August 29^th, The Main will host an open jam session where instruments and equipment are set up for local musicians to show up and play.  In an effort to encourage community spending in Newhall, Date Night at The Main is a great chance for you to enjoy a discount at a few local restaurants when you show your ticket to The Main.   Go to atthemain.org or call 661-290-2255 for more information on their event schedule.

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