Things To Do In Santa Clarita – June 8, 2016: Santa Clarita Swap Meet Vendor of the Week: Jesus Bastian; Cowboy Football Camp; Friends of the Library Book Auction… and more!

Santa Clarita Swap Meet Vendor of the Week – Jesus Bastian

Cowboy Football Camp 6/13-15

Friends of the Library Book Auction through 6/13

2016 Float Tube Bass Tournament Series 6/11

Glory SCV Tickets On Sale Now

“Touch-A-Truck” presented by the SCV Senior Center Coming Up 6/18

Santa Clarita Swap Meet Vendor of the Week: Jesus Bastian

When: Every Tuesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Every Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Saugus Speedway, 22500 Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Swap Meet

What: Visit the swap meet this weekend to browse tons of new and used merchandise, collectibles, antiques, produce, plants, food and more! This week’s Vendor of the Week is Jesus Bastian in Space B013, who offers a selection of leather goods.

Cowboy Football Camp

When: Monday, June 13 through Wednesday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Canyon High Football Stadium, 19300 Nadal Street in Santa Clarita
Website: Cowboy Football Camp on Facebook

What: Youth age 8 to 15 are invited to attend this non-contact football fundamental skills camp. Beginners are welcome and will be comfortably introduced to football. More experienced participants will have their abilities tested and improved. Conducted by Head Coach Rich Gutierrez and his Canyon High School Football coaching staff. Lunch, snacks, drinks and camp T-shirt provided. Register online.

Friends of the Library Book Auction

When: Ends Monday, June 13
Where: All three Santa Clarita Public Library branches
Website: Friends of the Library

What: You are invited to bid on a selection of rare, collectible and unique books on display.  All three libraries are participating, and 100 percent of proceeds benefit the Santa Clarita Public Library.  Auction ends Monday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m.

2016 Float Tube Bass Tournament Series

When: Saturday, June 11 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive in Castaic
Website: Friends of Castaic Lake

What: The Float Tube Tournament Series is hosted by the Friends of Castaic Lake. Awards will be presented. Float tubes and fin and wader rentals will be available for $20. First come, first served. Reservations required.

Tickets for Glory SCV On Sale Now!

When: Wednesday, June 22 from 3 to 9:30 p.m. (Gates open at 2:30 p.m.)
Where: Cougar Stadium at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Glory SCV

What: Glory SCV 2016 features internationally known contemporary Christian artists Newsboys and Hawk Nelson, as well as I Am They, We Are Messengers, and Citizen Way. Glory SCV will also include a variety of local vendors and Christian merchants, as well as many affordable food and beverage options. There will be a free kid’s area with supervised fun, games and activities. A prayer tent will be available for all attendees.

“Touch-A-Truck” presented by the SCV Senior Center Coming Soon!

When: Saturday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road
Website: SCV Senior Center

What: The SCV Senior Center’s annual Touch-A- Truck event offers an opportunity to get up close and personal with emergency, construction, antique and movie vehicles. Attendees can also experience a simulated earthquake, shop vendor booths and eat at popular food trucks. Kids of all ages can enjoy games, prizes and a variety of kid-friendly activities. Admission is $5 and fathers with children are admitted free in honor of Father’s Day. Proceeds benefit the SCV Senior Center.

The Gunner Band featuring Steve Gunner of Creedence Clearwater Revisited Performance

When: Saturday, June 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Cajun Belle, 18283 Soledad Canyon Rd in Canyon Country
Website: Creedence Clearwater Revisited

What: The Gunner Band featuring Steve Gunner of Creedence Clearwater Revisited is set to perform at the Cajun Belle in Canyon Country this weekend. Gunner has been with Credence Clearwater Revisited for about 20 years. Attendees can enjoy classic rock and of course some Creedence Clearwater Revisited music.

More Things To Do In Santa Clarita:

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:

Child & Family Center 40th Anniversary Reception

When: Friday, June 17 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: Child & Family Center

What: To celebrate the Child & Family Center’s 40th anniversary, the organization is hosting a casual cocktail party. Cost is $40, for adults only. For more information, contact Cheryl Jones at 661-255-6847 ext. 3018.

“Beauty and the Beast” presented by ESCAPE Theatre

When: Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, June 18-19 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center

What: Join ESCAPE theatre for the musical story of Belle, Gaston, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Lumiere, Cogsworth and all of the entertaining Knives, Forks, Spoons and more! The production features 300 youth and teens from the SCV. This “tale as old as time” is a “must-see” for all families.

Valencia Jazz & Blues 2016 Summer Series

When: Fridays from June 17 through August 5 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Valencia on Town Center Drive, adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Valencia
Website: Valencia Jazz & Blues

What: Back for the 17th year, the free Valencia Jazz & Blues Series continues to create an incredible atmosphere in downtown Valencia. Every Friday evening, over eight weeks, the Santa Clarita Valley is filled with the sounds of some of the top Jazz and Blues recording artists in the world. Each week provides entertainment and fun for the whole family, including special food, beverages and activities for the kids and fundraising for local charities.

ARTree Speaker Series

When: Thursday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Thursdays at Newhall ARTree Speaker Series

What: The ARTree 2016 Speaker Series presents fascinating lectures and free-form discussions with influential artists and leaders who bring art and arts education to the Santa Clarita Valley. It is held January to October on the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.

2016 Great American Campout

When: Saturday, June 25
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road
Website: City of Santa Clarita Great American Campout

What: Forget about the TV and the computer for the night. Pop up a tent and enjoy the summer night under the stars with your family and friends. Enjoy this one of a kind event full of activities for everyone, including family games & crafts, a flashlight hike, movie under the stars, stargazing, and a traditional campfire with s’mores. Space is limited so register today!

SCV Senior Center presents “Motown in Town”

When: Sunday, June 26 from 5 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: SCV Senior Center

What: “Motown in Town” is a dinner show & dancing event to benefit the SCV Senior Center. It features the country’s leading musical band “The Stone Soul Motown Band ” with Matt Grey and balladeer Ms. Alex Nester, celebrating the music of iconic idols Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes, to name a few. Attendees can enjoy exhibitors, an “Art of Motown” show, silent auction and a no-host bar with guitarist Manak providing musical entertainment at the lobby. Tickets are available by calling (661) 312-3422; visiting FASTFRAME Valencia, KHTS AM-1220 or the SCV Senior Center; or online.

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