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Things To Do In Santa Clarita – March 1, 2017: 2017 Women’s Conference at COC: “Inspiring Voices: Making a Difference in an Ever-Changing World”; Swingtime! at the Canyon Theatre Guild; St. Clare’s Catholic Church 38th Annual Lenten Fish Fries… and more!
2017 Women’s Conference at COC: “Inspiring Voices: Making a Difference in an Ever-Changing World” 3/4
Swingtime! at the Canyon Theatre Guild 3/4
St. Clare’s Catholic Church 38th Annual Lenten Fish Fry Starting 3/3
Body Mind Wellness Healthy Lifestyle Resource Fair at COC 3/7
Friends of the Library Book Auction Starting 3/6
Zonta Club of SCV’s Comedy Night Fundraiser 3/3
“It’s in the Numbers” Art Exhibit Reception at City Hall 3/4
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2017 Women’s Conference at COC: “Inspiring Voices: Making a Difference in an Ever-Changing World”
When: Saturday, March 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: College of the Canyons
What: “Inspiring Voices: Making a Difference in an Ever-Changing World” is an exciting lineup of presenters and breakout sessions designed to help attendees achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of this year’s event is inspiring voices from multiple generations of women, featuring keynote speaker Kim Goldman of the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project. Enjoy a wonderful day of information, inspiration and motivation. In addition, the admission fee includes a buffet breakfast, luncheon and a shopping boutique.
Swingtime! at the Canyon Theatre Guild
When: Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Canyon Theatre Guild
What: Come on out and join us for a swingin’ good time! The program will include hits from Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, George and Ira Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael and much more. Make this an evening for the entire family!
St. Clare’s Catholic Church 38th Annual Lenten Fish Fry
When: Fridays from 4:30 to 8 p.m. – March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7
Where: St. Clare Church, 19606 Calla Way in Canyon Country
Website: St. Clare Church
What: St. Clare’s Catholic Church is hosting its 38th annual Lenten Fish Fries on Fridays until April 7. Dinner is available for dine in or take out. The price is $9 for a 2-piece dinner or the 2-taco plate, and $10 for a 3-piece dinner. All proceeds benefit local charities and families in need.
Body Mind Wellness Healthy Lifestyle Resource Fair at COC
When: Tuesday, March 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Honor Grove at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: College of the Canyons: Body Mind Wellness
What: Enjoy a live DJ, music and free food while visiting over 25 resource tables on healthy eating, physical activity, preventative health, stress management, healthy relationships and more!
Friends of the Library Book Auction
When: Monday, March 6 through Monday, March 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: All Three Santa Clarita Public Library Branches
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library
What: You are invited to check out and bid on a fantastic selection of rare, collectible and unique books that are on display. All three libraries are participating, and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the Santa Clarita Public Library.
Zonta Club of SCV’s Comedy Night Fundraiser
When: Friday, March 3 at 9 p.m.
Where: JR’s Comedy Club at JJ’s Bar and Grill, 25848 Tournament Rd. in Valencia
Website: Zonta Club of SCV
What: Enjoy a night of comedy at JR’s Comedy Club in support of the Zonta Club of SCV.
“It’s in the Numbers” Art Exhibit Reception at City Hall
When: Saturday, March 4 at 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd #120 in Valencia
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library
What: Come to Santa Clarita City Hall to view art inspired by numbers and the JPL “rocket girls” who were human computer math whizzes. This free event also features refreshments and entertainment.
More Things To Do In Santa Clarita:
JAM Session and Concert – Bollywood Dance
When: Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library Patio Area, 24500 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Thursdays at Newhall JAM Session
What: Dance to the beat, play an instrument and experience something unexpected with JAM Sessions, a fun, interactive music and dance event hosted in conjunction with the Ford Theatre Foundation. The evening integrates live dance instruction from professional instructors with live band performances. JAM Sessions are participatory and centered around movement and music. All JAMs are FREE, and all ages and skill levels are welcome.
Motorcycle Technical Skills Free Workshop with Lance Holst
When: Saturday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street in Newhall
Website: More Information on the City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the nonprofit association Redbird, invites riders of all experience levels to attend a free Motorcycle Technical Skills Workshop with Lance Holst. Using both an in-classroom and a hands-on motorcycle presentation, Holst will teach the fundamental skills of operating a motorcycle, including how to ride in different conditions and best practices on bike maintenance.
West Ranch High School Theatre Arts presents Neil Simon’s “Biloxi Blues”
When: Thursday, March 2; Friday, March 3; and Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m.
Where: West Ranch High School Theatre, 26255 Valencia Blvd in Santa Clarita
Website: West Ranch High School Theatre
What: West Ranch High School Theatre Arts presents Neil Simon’s WWII-era comedy and winner of the 1985 Tony Award for Best Play, “Biloxi Blues.” Admission at the door is $8 for adults and $5 for students.
Student STEM Showcase
When: Tuesday, March 7 at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Emblem Academy, 22635 Espuella Drive in Saugus
Website: More Information on Hometownstation.com
What: The Student STEM Showcase is the Santa Clarita Valley’s first ever STEM collaboration. At the event, students from the Saugus Union School District, William S. Hart Union High School District, College of the Canyons and California State University, Northridge will work together to demonstrate their 21st century skills in computer networking, engineering, computer science, manufacturing and other advanced technologies. Maria Blue, teacher and member of the California Science Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee, will be the keynote speaker.
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:
“The Great Escape” Suitcase Art Exhibit at COC
When: Wednesday, March 8 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: College of the Canyons
What: This traveling exhibit showcases suitcases that have been transformed into powerful narrative art pieces shining a light on emotional events experienced by clients from the Domestic Violence Center of SCV. The exhibit is in conjunction with the DVC’s inaugural benefit, “The Great Escape Gala” on March 17.
SCVi Castaic Charter School Benefit Dinner
When: Saturday, March 11 at 5 p.m.
Where: SCVi Charter School, 28060 Hasley Canyon Road in Castaic
Website: SCVi Charter School
What: The SCVi Castaic Charter School Benefit Dinner is a wonderful evening honoring Steven and Doris Marie Zimmer and celebrating iLead education. Events will include a silent and live auction paired with a gourmet dinner and live entertainment.
Annual St. Francis Dam Disaster Lecture and Bus Tour
When: Saturday, March 11 – Lecture at 11 a.m., Bus Tour at 12 p.m.
Where: Saugus Train Station in Newhall
Website: SCV Historical Society
What: On the 89th anniversary of the St. Francis Dam break, the SCV Historical Society will be holding its annual lecture and bus tour. The tour will begin with a presentation on the history of the St. Francis Dam event. Then ticketed passengers will board a motor coach for a trip up to the dam site in San Francisquito Canyon and a hike to the dam ruins.
Miss SCV Scholarship Pageant
When: Saturday, March 11 at 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC
What: Directed by Mardi Rivetti, the Miss SCV Scholarship Pageant features 60 beautiful ladies in fitness attire, evening gowns and elegant ball gowns – all vying for the crown and the opportunity to serve as the next community goodwill ambassador.
Santa Clarita Master Chorale presents “Classical Masterpieces”
When: Sunday, March 12 at 4 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC
What: A close friend of Mozart and one of Beethoven’s teachers, Franz Josef “Papa” Haydn was back in Vienna for his Harmoniemesse and this popular work, from the end of Josef Haydn’s life, is painted with every color of the musical rainbow. Also a delight, the Santa Clarita Master Chorale will feature Beethoven’s “A Choral Fantasie,” a moving musical lark and a haunting precursor to his famous Ninth Symphony.
12th Annual KHTS Sacramento Road Trip
When: Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14
Where: Sacramento
Website: KHTS Sacramento Road Trip
What: KHTS invites community leaders on a two-day road trip to visit Sacramento to understand some of the challenges our state legislative faces. The group spends two days meeting with politicians, administrators and other state leaders addressing local issues, including education, water, the high-speed rail, worker’s compensation, business retention and health care.
“Listen – It Only Takes A Moment” Movie Screening and Q&A
When: Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: “Listen – It Only Takes A Moment” on Eventbrite
What: “Listen – It Only Takes a Moment” is an eye-opening community event that lets youth talk about their struggles so adults understand how they feel. The event features the debut of the unreleased feature film followed by an honest conversation on mental health, relationships and community resources. Created in response to the crisis facing our youth, “Listen” gives a voice to teens everywhere. It’s a wake-up call to face the reality that if we’re not part of the solution, we are all responsible for the next tragedy.
SCV Man & Woman of the Year Paparazzi Party
When: Wednesday, March 15 at 6 p.m.
Where: A Private Residence in Sand Canyon
Website: Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year
What: Nominees will be formally introduced to the media and, hence to the community. Each nominee will give a three-minute “elevator speech” outlining his or her qualifications for the title of SCV Man or Woman of the Year.
JPL as Innovative Workplace Panel Discussion
When: Thursday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main St. in Newhall
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library
What: The Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting a special panel discussion with Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) employees, past and present. Panelists will answer questions submitted by students and library customers. An informal Q&A session will follow, with a chance to meet and greet panelists while enjoying light refreshments.
The Great Escape Gala 2017 presented by the Domestic Violence Center of SCV
When: Friday, March 17 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: DVC of SCV
What: The Great Escape Gala 2017 is an inaugural benefit event in support of the DVC of SCV. Join center officials for a classy night of dinner, cocktails, dancing and the possibility that you will take off on a weekend adventure. The event is an effort to highlight the reality of many victims who have a suitcase packed and hidden away so they can flee in an instant. The funds raised at the gala will help those who have lost nearly everything regain a sense of independence and stability.
COC Foundation’s Silver Spur Celebration Honoring Jack and Doreen Shine
When: Saturday, March 18 at 6 p.m.
Where: Universal Sheraton, Starview Room in Universal City
Website: COC Foundation
What: The College of the Canyons Foundation is proud to honor Jack and Doreen Shine for their continuous commitment to serve the Santa Clarita Valley. Whether they are building homes, contributing to local charities or advocating on behalf of education and the arts, the Shines continue to work tirelessly to make the Santa Clarita Valley a better place.
Michael Hoefflin Foundation’s Walk for Kids With Cancer
When: Saturday, March 18 at 9 a.m.
Where: College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Michael Hoefflin Foundation
What: Michael Hoefflin Foundation’s 5K Walk for Kids with Cancer is a celebration of the lives of children and their families who have been affected by children’s cancer. All ages and abilities welcome! Individuals will participate in a 5K walk, or un-timed fun run to raise funds to support the Foundation.
Circle of Hope’s “Bowling for Hope”
When: Saturday, March 18 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Valencia Lanes, 23700 Lyons Ave in Newhall
Website: Circle of Hope
What: Circle of Hope is hosting “Bowling for Hope” at the Valencia Lanes. This is a mixed team event featuring a 50/50 drawing and prizes for high scores for men, women, kids and team. Ticket includes lunch and shoe rental.
An Evening With “Rise of the Rocket Girls” Author Nathalia Holt
When: Saturday, March 18 starting at 6:15 p.m.
Where: Golden Valley High School, 27051 Robert C. Lee Pkwy in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Pubic Library
What: Join the Santa Clarita Public Library for an evening with Nathalia Holt at the auditorium at Golden Valley High School as she discusses her inspiration for “Rise of the Rocket Girls” and answers audience questions. A reception and book sale is set to take place from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m., with an author talk from 7 to 8 p.m. and an author signing and book sale from 8 to 8:30 p.m.
Reyes Winery Hike and Saturday Brunch
When: Saturday, March 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Reyes Winery, 10262 Sierra Hwy in Santa Clarita
Website: Reyes Winery
What: The event includes a two-hour hike through the Sierra Pelona Mountains, a light n healthy lunch, tour and tasting. Robert Reyes will guide you on a medium-advance level hike through the Sierra Pelona Mountains. You will have views of the beautiful valley from the 3500ft elevation. It’s a seven-mile hike.
David Burnham at the PAC
When: Sunday, March 19 at 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC
What: David Burnham, the award-winning star of “The Light in the Piazza” and “Wicked,” performs show-stoppers from the Great White Way, along with material from his recently released solo CD, “One Day,” in “David Burnham’s Broadway.” Performed on the main stage with an opportunity to meet the artist.
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