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Things To Do In Santa Clarita – November 8, 2017: 2017 Veterans of Character Dinner; Cloverton in Concert at NorthPark Community Church; Fallen Warriors Monument Unveiling at Veterans Historical Plaza… and more!
2017 Veterans of Character Dinner 11/11
Cloverton in Concert at NorthPark Community Church 11/11
Fallen Warriors Monument Unveiling at Veterans Historical Plaza 11/8
Dwight Yoakam at the PAC 11/12
An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones at the Canyon 11/11
Paint Night to Feed a Family at Pinot’s Palette Valencia 11/14
Santa Clarita Transit Knott’s Berry Farm Military Tribute Days 11/11
Cinderella’s Tom Keifer at the Canyon 11/10
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2017 Veterans of Character Dinner
When: Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. (Tours starting at 3 p.m.)
Where: The Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley
Website: Veterans of Character
What: The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative and the Boys Scouts of America are proud to announce the 2017 Santa Clarita Valley Veterans of Character: Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient; and Lee Shulman, World War II Veteran and Eagle Scout. These distinguished honorees and other honored veterans will be recognized at the event, and attendees can also enjoy a tour of the library, Air Force One tour, cocktail hour and more.
Cloverton in Concert at NorthPark Community Church
When: Saturday, Nov. 11 starting at 5 p.m.
Where: NorthPark Community Church, 28310 Kelly Johnson Parkway in Valencia
Website: NorthPark Community Church
What: Attendees will spend some time giving thanks, then Cloverton will kick off their West Coast CD Release Tour for their new album BLOOM! This free concert is an outdoor event — bring your chairs and a jacket! Food trucks and picnic at 5 p.m., concert at 6 p.m.
Fallen Warriors Monument Unveiling
When: Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
Where: Veterans Historical Plaza, 24275 Walnut Street in Santa Clarita
Website: More info on the City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: The new Fallen Warriors Monument honors the lives of all known and unknown Santa Clarita Valley service members that have lost their lives in conflicts since WWI. The event is free and open to the public. The program begins promptly at 10 a.m. with the presentation of colors and will include a reading of the names of the Fallen Warriors following the unveiling.
Dwight Yoakam at the PAC
When: Sunday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita PAC at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Shows – Dwight Yoakam
What: Dwight Yoakam has forever changed the direction of country music, bringing a new slant to the honky-tonk of the times. He has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and is a 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award winner. Experience the talent, passion and attitude of this country legend for yourself!
An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Saturday, Nov. 11 (Doors at 6 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: Two-time Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones exploded onto the pop scene in 1978 and has made a career of fearlessly experimenting with her sound and persona over 15 critically acclaimed albums. Rickie is both a character in the songs and the songwriter singing, defying convention with her sometimes brazen sexuality and the mixed bag of jazz, rock and what has come to be known as ‘confessional’ songwriter performances.
Paint Night to Feed a Family at Pinot’s Palette Valencia
When: Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Pinot’s Palette Valencia, 25850 McBean Parkway in Valencia
Website: Century 21 Troop Real Estate 18th Annual Turkey Drive
What: As part of Century 21 Troop Real Estate’s 18th Annual Turkey Drive, you can help feed a family by painting at Pinot’s Palette. Cost is $45 per person, and a portion will go to the Troop Foundation. RSVP at 661-705-0700.
Santa Clarita Transit, Knotts Berry Farm Military Tribute Days
When: Saturday, Nov. 11
Where: McBean Regional Transit Center, Newhall Metroklink Station, Knott’s Berry Farm
Website: Santa Clarita Transit, Knotts Berry Farm Military Tribute Days
What: Join Santa Clarita Transit on Nov. 11 for a patriotic ride to Knott’s Berry Farm. The one-day, round-trip service coincides with the theme park’s annual “Military Tribute Days” promotion, which offers free park admission to all retired or active U.S. military veterans (with military ID or proof of U.S. military service), plus one guest.
Cinderella’s Tom Kiefer at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Friday, Nov. 10 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 7 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: Best known as the singer/songwriter/guitarist of the Blues-Rock band Cinderella, Tom Kiefer will be playing all the big hits! Keifer’s solo work ranges from intimate, organic, acoustic tracks to driving hard rock. It embraces the Blues, Rock and Country roots that have always been present in his unique sound that has generated the sale of over 15 million records worldwide for Cinderella.
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Will Hoge at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Thursday, Nov. 9 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 7 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: Starting with the release of his acclaimed 2001 debut, Carousel, Hoge established himself as a masterful songwriter and performer as well as a critical favorite, with Rolling Stone comparing him to Bob Seger and John Mellencamp and NPR praising his “sharp, smart, passionate rock ‘n’ roll that seems to exist out of time.” Hoge built up a loyal fanbase the old fashioned way, maintaining a steady studio output and a relentless touring schedule of more than 200 shows a year.
Valencia Basketball Midnight Madness
When: Saturday, Nov. 11 starting at 5 p.m.
Where: Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: Valencia High School
What: Join the Valencia High School Basketball team for the first annual Midnight Madness Fundraiser. Meet players and coaches, play in a 3-point and slam-dunk contest, watch both programs scrimmage, see cheer and dance performances, win prizes, enter contests and more. Food provided by Chronic Tacos.
COC Theatre presents “Kill Me, Deadly” at the PAC
When: Friday, Nov. 10 & 17 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 11 & 18 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 12 & 19 at 2 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita PAC at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Shows – “Kill Me, Deadly”
What: Charlie Nickels has a hard life as a gumshoe in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, and things are only made harder by the murder of a client and the theft of her 300-karat diamond. With the help of his wise-cracking secretary, Ida, Charlie seeks out the many suspects. At the center of the case is femme fatale Mona, a nightclub singer who captures Charlie’s affections – and suspicions.
SRD Straightening Reins Annual Open Barn
When: Sunday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m.
Where: SRD Straightening Reins, 30255 N. Quail Trail in Santa Clarita
Website: SRD Straightening Reins
What: SRD Straightening Reins is celebrating its 5-year anniversary at a new location. Learn about new community-based programs, new local partnerships, and how you can become involved with horses. Meet the Ranch Crew while kids play games and get their faces painted. Enjoy snacks, a raffle and music for the whole family.
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:
Country Girls Shake It at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Wednesday, Nov. 15 (Doors at 6 p.m., Band starts at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: Dancing, mechanical bull riding and rockin’ live country music brought to you by award winning songwriter Glitter Rose, musician and actor Sean McNabb, and more who make up the band Hot Country. Enjoy today’s best country hits from artists like Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Miranda Lambert, as well as the classics like Brooks and Dunn, Shania Twain and Johnny Cash. Whether you’re down for a line dance to “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” or ready to shake it to “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” this is the hottest event to get down, country style!
3rd Annual Autism Awareness Seminar
When: Wednesday, Nov. 15 starting at 5 p.m.
Where: Mentry Hall 343 at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC
What: The seminar will feature a number of experts, including Emily Iland, author of “Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z: Assessment, Diagnosis… & More” and “Drawing a Blank: Improving Comprehension for Readers on the Autism Spectrum,” as well as a panel of COC students who are on the Autism spectrum. Enjoy a free dinner before the seminar.
“Stop the Bleed” Workshop at Henry Mayo Fitness and Health
When: Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m.
Where: Henry Mayo Fitness and Health, 24525 Town Center Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: More info on Hometownstation.com
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, train derailments, earthquakes) or from other emergency situations (e.g., vehicle crashes, plate glass window accidents, power tool accidents, farming 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.”
Brand X at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Thursday, Nov. 16 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 7:30 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: BRAND X are recognized as true musical pioneers, as they helped create an entire musical genre and influenced a broad spectrum of musicians and bands, from Phish to Dream Theatre. They are unrivaled in their creativity, originality and approach. Their contemporaries include bands such as Weather Report, Headhunters, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jaco Pastorious and Chick Corea, all crafting a unique blend of Jazz, Rock, and Ethic influences now widely known by fans worldwide as Fusion.
Gin Blossoms at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Friday, Nov. 17 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 8 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the breakout album, New Miserable Experience, the band will play that record in its entirety, along with many of other hits. The band’s fusion of Pop, Melodic Rock, Folk and Country elements took the airwaves by siege, making the band an MTV playlist hostage for almost a decade and the group a natural 90’s mainstay.
Care for Your Heart Community Health Fair
When: Friday, Nov. 17 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Canyon Country Community Center, 18792 Flying Tiger Drive in Canyon Country
Website: Canyon Country Community Center
What: This free event will include health screenings, courtesy of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Height and Weight Analysis, Body Composition Analysis, Oxygen Saturation, Flu Shots, and Carbon Monoxide Measurement, Cholesterol Test, Glucose Test, Healthy Nutrition and Diet Tips.
Startup Weekend SCV 2017
When: Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19
Where: College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Startup Weekend SCV
What: Startup Weekend SCV is a unique opportunity for developers, designers, and business people to team up and build a startup in just 54 hours! Weekend activities include rapid-fire startup pitches, prototype building, customer development, coaching and feedback by local mentors, a keynote speaker, concluding with a Shark Tank-style judging session.
Festival of Trees 2017 Benefiting Boys & Girls Club of SCV
When: Thursday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 19
Where: The Centre, 26415 Carl Boyer Drive in Santa Clarita (No on-site parking)
Website: Festival of Trees
What: The Festival of Trees is a fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley. View the many beautiful and elaborately decorated trees available for purchase, and shop tabletop trees, holiday wreaths, and gingerbread houses. Children will find a variety of fun crafts and activities in the Kids’s Corner. Singers, musicians, dancers and more will be featured on the stage throughout the Festival, and strolling magicians will be on hand to dazzle the crowd with some amazing tricks. Special events include Jingle Jam Swing, Holiday Hocus Pocus, the Holiday Boutique, and the Magic of the Lights Gala.
Petula Clark at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Saturday, Nov. 18 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 7 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: A recording star of stage, screen and just about everything in between, Petula Clark first broke into the limelight during World War II when, as a child, she entertained the troops, both on the radio and live in concert. Since then, she has never stopped recording. Her career spans 50 plus years and over 1,000 songs, including the blockbuster hit “Downtown.”
Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall
When: Saturday, Nov. 18 starting at 6 p.m.
Where: Main Street in Newhall
Website: Light Up Main Street
What: Old Town Newhall will be transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland at Light Up Main Street! An hour of festive holiday performances will begin at 6 p.m. on the stage in front of the Old Town Newhall Library before the lights are turned on at 7 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, entertainment and more!
Holiday Pies Baking Workshop at COC
When: Saturday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Icue Bakery at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC Icue Workshops
What: In this hands-on, three-hour workshop, learn how to make a variety of pies for your Holiday feast! Start by making basic pie dough and then the fillings/components. Participants will be making at least two pies to take home, followed by tips on what to do with leftover pie dough. Fee: $70 (material and parking included). Ages 13 and above.
Family Caregivers Workshop at the SCV Senior Center
When: Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: SCV Senior Center, Market Street in Santa Clarita
Website: Family Caregivers Workshop on EventBrite
What: As part of an ongoing workshop series for family caregivers, College of the Canyons and the SCV Senior Center are offering a workshop designed to help caregivers learn to better care for themselves, and those receiving their care.
City of Santa Clarita’s Fine Craft Show
When: Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Old Orchard Park, 25023 Avenida Rotella at Lyons Avenue
Website: City of Santa Clarita’s Fine Craft Show
What: The FREE, outdoor event features more than 50 artists’ booths with high-quality, original and Made-in-USA crafts for any budget just in time for the holiday season. Spend the autumn day browsing hand-crafted jewelry, paintings, pottery, woodwork, ceramics and so much more. Food trucks and live music will also be available.
GO Jazz Big Band presents “1917: The Year That Changed the Course of Jazz History”
When: Sunday, Nov. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: West Ranch High School Theater, 26255 W. Valencia Blvd in Stevenson Ranch
Website: Go Jazz Big Band
What: Come celebrate this historic year of jazz by hearing the first ever jazz recording, and music by Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Rich and Thelonious Monk, all born in 1917.
Boogie Nights Pre-Turkey Day Party at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Wednesday, Nov. 22 (Doors at 6 p.m., Show at 10 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: The world’s premier live disco era show band Boogie Nights diligently defends the kingdom of disco, while wearing bell bottoms, platform shoes, polyester shirts and frizzy retro wigs. There’s no better way to rev up for Thanksgiving!
Queen Nation at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Wednesday, Nov. 22 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 8 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: One thing you can count on at The Canyon: WE WILL ROCK YOU — especially when the world’s best Queen tribute band takes over the stage: Queen Nation. Lots more fun in store to make this an evening to remember!
“A Christmas Story” Opening Weekend at the Canyon Theatre Guild
When: Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Old Town Newhall
Website: Canyon Theatre Guild – Shows
What: Join Ralphie on his Christmas quest for the greatest present any kid could want — a Red Ryder BB Gun. A classic that’s so much fun, you might shoot your eye out!
Lynch Mob at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Saturday, Nov. 25 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 7 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: George Lynch came to fame in the 1980s through his work as the lead guitarist in the band Dokken. Dokken had a string of successful platinum albums including “Under Lock and Key” and “Back For The Attack”, both of which featured Lynch’s inventive and intricate guitar work, including his signature instrumental track “Mr. Scary”. Lynch Mob was formed in 1989, from the ashes of Dokken.
6th Annual Hart Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair
When: Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Hart Hall at Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: Friends of Hart Park
What: The 6th Annual Hart Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair will showcase handmade crafts, fashion accessories, jewelry, gift baskets, fabric creations and an array of unique fall and holiday gift items. Admission and parking is free to the public.
Timothy B. Schmit of The Eagles at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Sunday, Nov. 26 (Doors at 6 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: Timothy B. Schmit’s career unfolds back to the halcyon 1960s. He was in his teens when he charted for the first time. At the turn of the decade he joined POCO and helped steer the band into its pioneering fusions of country, rock and folk. In 1977 he became a member of the legendary Eagles, an association that would continue on and off for decades. All the while Schmit absorbed what he played and heard, weaving it strand by strand into his musical fabric. Now and then he stepped out with a solo album, including Expando in 2009, and his newest release, Leap of Faith.
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