Things To Do In Santa Clarita – May 18, 2016 – 2020 Mom Farm to Table Dinner 2016; DVC of SCV Fairy Festival Brunch, Family Fun Event; Water Safety Expo… and more!

2020 Mom Farm to Table Dinner 2016 5/21

DVC of SCV Fairy Festival Brunch, Family Fun Event 5/21

Water Safety Expo 5/21

Bike to Work Day 5/19

SCV Historical Society presents “Heavy Ground: William Mulholland and the St. Francis Dam Disaster” 5/21

2020 Mom Farm to Table Dinner 2016

When: Saturday, May 21 from 5:30 to 11 p.m.
Where: Valencia Country Club in Valencia
Website: 2020 Mom Farm to Table

What: To put a spotlight on its programs promoting the critical need for the proper screening, diagnosis and treatment of maternal mental health disorders like postpartum depression, 2020 Mom will hold its second annual Farm to Table charity event the evening of May 21 at the Valencia Country Club. Tickets are available online for as low as $80, and VIP tickets are $150.

DVC of SCV Fairy Festival Brunch, Family Fun Event

When: Saturday, May 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Savia, 23780 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: Domestic Violence Center of SCV

What: Fairy Festival 2016 wraps up on Saturday with the DVC of SCV Fairy Festival Brunch and Family Fun Event. The event includes a buffet brunch provided by the festival’s 11 community restaurant sponsors. Attendees can also enjoy the Fairy Shelter / Fairy Garden Silent Auction, music, raffles, a photobooth, face painting, cookie decorating, a fairy tale costume contest, fairy meet and greet and more. Tickets are $25 per person, children 5 and under are free.

Water Safety Expo

When: Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita

What: The Water Safety Expo will feature a lifeguard / paramedic pool rescue demo and presentations from Emergency Room physicians. Attendees can also enjoy entertainment, games, food trucks and prizes, and sign up for swim lessons and CPR classes.

Bike to Work Day

When: Thursday, May 19
Where: Throughout the city of Santa Clarita
Website: Green Santa Clarita Bike to Work Day

What: This event will take place during the biggest bicycle commute in California, Bike to Work Week. Five bicycle pit stops will be available for cyclists. Riders will also have the opportunity to receive prizes from the city and Metro.

SCV Historical Society presents “Heavy Ground: William Mulholland and the St. Francis Dam Disaster”

When: Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library

What: Author and Professor Donald C. Jackson will be discussing and signing his new book, “Heavy Ground: William Mulholland and the St. Francis Dam Disaster,” which was co-authored with the late Norris Hundley. A “dam historian” of long standing, Jackson first visited the site of the St. Francis Dam in 1979, recognizing early in his professional career its importance in the hydraulic history of the American West.

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of SCV

When: Saturday, May 21 at 9 a.m. through Sunday May 22 at 9 a.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: American Cancer Society Relay for Life of SCV

What: Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer through the Relay For Life movement. At Relay For Life events, communities come together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much. Relay For Life is an overnight community fundraising walk. Teams camp out around a track and members take turns walking around the track. There is food and entertainment and fundraising events. It is a family-friendly environment for the entire community.

Santa Clarita Swap Meet Vendor of the Week: Victor Garcia

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 Santa Clarita Swap Meet this weekend to browse tons of vendors offering new and used merchandise, collectibles, antiques, produce, plants, food, entertainment and much more! This week’s Vendor of the Week is Victor Garcia in Space Y027, who offers a selection of wrought iron fencing.

More Things To Do In Santa Clarita!

COC Dance presents Dancing to the Icons

When: Thursday, May 19 and Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC

What: Join the College of the Canyons Dance Department in commemorating the songs of well-known pop music artists such as Michael Jackson and others. You’ll be tapping your feet to the rhythm, singing along and swaying to the music during this can’t-miss performance.

The Chancellor’s Cabaret Series presents “They Say It’s Spring”

When: Friday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Dianne Van Hook University Center Lobby, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: College of the Canyons

What: Treat yourself to an evening of vocal jazz standards made famous by the likes of Blossom Dearie, Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald, Mark Murphy and Kurt Elling, featuring College of the Canyon’s award winning vocal jazz choirs HOUSE BLEND AND JUST JAZZ.

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 organization with a heart for missions.  Todo Para Cristo serves in various prison ministries, orphanages and various 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.

And Upcoming Things To Do:

“Coffee with a Cop” with CHP Newhall, SCV Sheriff’s Station 5/25

SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series: An Evening with Jennifer Lind 5/26

“Hello Dolly” Opening, Wine and Champagne Reception at the Canyon Theatre Guild 5/28

Relay for Jack 5/28

“Transition to Independence Workshop” by Assemblyman Scott Wilk and Senator Sharon Runner 5/30

Electronic Musique and Multimedia Concert at the PAC 6/1

Civil War Living History presented by SCVi 6/2

Elks Car & Motorcycle Show and Chili Cook Off 6/4

“Prom: The Sequel” presented by Boys & Girls Club of SCV 6/4

SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Benefit Concert Featuring Tanya Tucker 6/4

2016 Artisan Row Home Arts and Crafts Show 6/4-5

Santa Clarita Master Chorale presents “Come Sing the Songs of Africa” 5/5