Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – August 8, 2018: Circle of Hope Vine 2 Wine; Comics for the Cause Benefiting The Youth Project; Tickets On Sale Now for “Cam” at the PAC 8/19… and more!

Circle of Hope Vine 2 Wine 8/11

Comics for the Cause Benefiting The Youth Project 8/14

Tickets On Sale Now for “Cam” at the PAC 8/19

Concerts in the Park: Fooz Fighters 8/11

Tickets On Sale Now for “Motown In Town” Benefiting the SCV Senior Center 9/9

Tickets On Sale Now for “One August Night Wine Tasting” Benefiting Boys & Girls Club of SCV 8/16

SCV Water Gardening Class: Designing a Sustainable Landscape 8/9

Circle of Hope Vine 2 Wine

When: Saturday, August 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. (VIP admission at 6 p.m.)
Where: California Institute of the Arts, 24700 McBean Parkway in Valencia
Website: Circle of Hope Vine 2 Wine

What: Experience fine wines, craft brews, gourmet food, live jazz, a silent auction and more! Expect a showcase of local, California and international wines, including selections of fine library varietals. Funds support local cancer patients.

Comics for the Cause Benefiting The Youth Project

When: Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: The Youth Project – Comics for the Cause

What: For one night only, some of the best names in comedy come together to make you laugh and raise awareness for the Youth Project! Comedians slated to appear include Taylor Tomlinson, Jon Reep and Jesus Trejo.

Tickets On Sale Now for “Cam” at the PAC

When: Tickets On Sale Now; Event Sunday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website:  Santa Clarita PAC Shows – Cam

What: Considered to be the next big female powerhouse in country music, singer-songwriter Cam has been dazzling country music fans worldwide. Hailing from San Francisco, Cam’s California roots give her country music an edgier, updated sound. Her storyteller lyrics strike a balance between wisdom and whimsy, and, judging by her growing fan base, this sort of mix is rather refreshing.

Concerts in the Park: Fooz Fighters (Tribute to Foo Fighters)

When: Saturday, August 11 at 7 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website:  City of Santa Clarita – Concerts in the Park

What: Fooz Fighters is the No. 1 Tribute Band to Foo Fighters delivering all the sound, look and raw energy of a live concert performance by the Grammy Award-winning band. Lead singer Nicky Rich not only strongly resembles legendary Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl right down to the feather tattoos on his forearms, but consistently delivers the bombastic over-the-top vocal and stage performance fans have come to expect.

Tickets On Sale Now for “Motown in Town” Benefiting the SCV Senior Center

When: Tickets On Sale Now; Event Sunday, Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom, 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website:  In Town SCV

What: The dance party of the year is here! Motown-mania arrives in Santa Clarita with frenzy on Sept. 9. “Motown in Town” features dinner, dancing and a concert by the country’s leading Motown band Stone Soul, with special guest La Niece Mc Kay. There will also be an art show, silent auction and vendor booths. The event benefits the SCV Senior Center.

Tickets On Sale Now for “One August Night Wine Tasting” Benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley

When: Tickets On Sale Now; Event Thursday, Aug. 16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Salt Creek Grille, 24415 Town Center Drive #115 in Valencia
Website:  Boys & Girls Club of SCV – One August Night

What: The award-winning Limerick Lane Winery of Sonoma County will offer six highly acclaimed wines to benefit the Boys & Girls Club. The tasting features Rosés, Syrahs, and Zinfandels. Salt Creek Grille will serve dishes designed specifically to pair with the wines.

SCV Water Gardening Class: Designing a Sustainable Landscape

When: Thursday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: SCV Water, 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website:  More Info on SCV Water Calendar

What: Whether you have a blank slate or a landscape in need of a makeover, learn how to incorporate sustainable gardening concepts in your project. You can preserve natural resources, be water-wise, and still have a landscape that meets your needs.

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SCAA Summer Art Festival Artist Reception

When: Saturday, August 11 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Oaks Club at Valencia, 26550 Heritage View Lane in Valencia
Website:  More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Stop by and enjoy great art by several talented artists from the Santa Clarita Artists Association. See live demonstrations and take part in the Artist Reception.

Silents Under the Stars at Hart Park

When: Saturday, August 11 at 6 p.m.
Where: Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website:  Silents Under the Stars

What: Silents Under the Stars features William S. Hart in his own 1920 production, “The Toll Gate.” The story was co-written by Hart’s sister, Mary Ellen Hart, and also stars his favorite pinto pony Fritz. The movie will be accompanied live by Ray Lowe at the keyboard. In addition, attendees can enjoy the western/bluegrass sounds of The Grateful Dudes Cowboy Band, evening mansion tours, a western silent auction and BBQ dinner.

SCV Water Gardening Class: Proper Turf Care and Turf Substitutes

When: Saturday, August 11 at 9 a.m.
Where: SCV Water, 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website:  More Info on SCV Water Calendar

What: Do you want your lawn to look its best? Come learn about techniques to maintain your turf that will keep it thriving and may improve water efficiency! Or, if you’re looking for some ideas for turf substitutes, SCV Water has got that covered too, with plants that work well instead of turf in your landscape.

Tickets On Sale Now for “Christopher Titus in Amerigeddon” at the PAC

When: Tickets On Sale Now; Event Saturday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website:  Santa Clarita PAC Shows – Christopher Titus

What: Christopher Titus is looking to unite the country, one audience at a time. In this edgy stand-up comedy show, Titus tackles polarization in politics with humor and snark that will have left, right and middle laughing in the aisles. Fresh, hilarious and, at times, brutally honest, Amerigeddon is a show that finds the humor in today’s political and social headlines. For mature audiences only.

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.

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Summer Movies in the Park at Hart Park: “Black Panther”

When: Friday, August 17 at 8 p.m.
Where: William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Starting at dusk, enjoy a family-friendly movie at the Hart Picnic Grounds area. Admission is free.

Concerts in the Park: The Pettybreakers (Tom Petty Tribute)

When: Saturday, August 18 at 7 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website:  City of Santa Clarita – Concerts in the Park

What: Based out of Southern California, The Pettybreakers accurately recreates the sights, sounds and concert experience of a Tom Petty concert. Playing to packed houses all over the U.S., the band is comprised of excellent musicians who have performed and recorded with international artists. The PettyBreakers were chosen to perform on AXS TV’s “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands,” honoring the music of this legendary American icon.

SCAA Acrylic Painting Demonstration by Nancy Eckels

When: Monday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd in Santa Clarita
Website:  SCAA

What: Nancy Eckels will demonstrate acrylic painting at this meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA). Since her work is totally abstract, it comes entirely from Eckels’ head, heart and imagination. Anything that has contributed to her sense of color, texture and composition becomes the basis of what eventually comes from her hands and brushes. This event is free and open to the public.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Heart Health Fair

When: Friday, August 24 starting at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market Street in Santa Clarita
Website:  More Info on KHTS Calendar

What: Care for your heart with this free community health fair presented by Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Attendees can receive the following free screenings: blood pressure monitoring; height and weight analysis; body composition; cholesterol test (12-hour fasting recommended); glucose test (12-hour fasting recommended); and a carotid artery screening. The event also features health, nutrition and diet tips, as well as education on stroke and diabetes.

Dancing With Our Stars 2018 at the PAC

When: Friday, August 24 at 6 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website:  PAC Events – Dancing With Our Stars

What: Santa Clarita Valley’s Dancing with Our Stars has raised $1.5 million for nonprofit organizations since 2009. This friendly dance competition brings about 20 nonprofits together each year to raise money and awareness for their causes. Each nonprofit chooses a local “celebrity” to be a dancer, then it’s up to the nonprofit and dancer to raise as much money as possible via proxy votes. Each dancer is then paired with a professional dancer to choreograph a dance for the event.

Santa Clarita Emblem Club 459 Fashion Show and Luncheon

When: Saturday, August 25 at 1 p.m.
Where: Elks Lodge, 17766 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website:  More Info on KHTS Calendar

What: Models will be dressed in stylish outfits provided by the Dress Barn. Chef Pam Hogan will prepare an array of scrumptious and mouth-watering dishes. Invite your family and friends to join you. R.S.V.P. by August 8.

Carousel Ranch 22nd Annual Heart of the West

When: Saturday, August 25 at 6 p.m.
Where: Carousel Ranch, 34289 Rocking Horse Road in Santa Clarita
Website:  Carousel Ranch – Heart of the West

What: “Heart of the West” welcomes guests to Carousel Ranch, where they will experience genuine hospitality and authentic Western charm while supporting equestrian therapy and vocational training programs for children and young adults with disabilities. The highlight of the evening will be riding demonstrations on horseback performed by students. The event also features gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions and “Heart of the West After Dark” with live entertainment, dancing, a casino and more.

Concerts in the Park: 40 oz to Freedom (Sublime Tribute)

When: Saturday, August 25 at 7 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website:  City of Santa Clarita – Concerts in the Park

What: Catch 40 oz. to Freedom and enjoy a professional tribute to Sublime with the greatest hits from now and then. In 2010, the band won the San Diego Music Award for “Best Tribute” and has developed one of the largest tribute band followings in the world with their So-Cal vibe, thumping bass lines, rad beats and shredding guitar riffs topped off with soul-quenching vocals.

“Kultura Pilipinas: A Journey to Philippine Cultural Dances” at West Ranch High School

When: Saturday, August 25 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: West Ranch High School Theater, 26255 Valencia Blvd in Santa Clarita
Website:  Eventbrite – Kultura Pilipinas

What: The Annual Fil-Am Academic & Cultural Enhancement Program’s Cultural Festival is the Fil-Am of SCV’s biggest event of the year. The popular and inspiring Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts dancers will interpret the renditions of Philippine history and culture through the art of dance. In addition, the evening will include musical performances of popular Filipino songs. The event benefits Fil-Am Assoc of SCV’s Scholarship Program and SCVIP’s Sister City Program for Sariaya City, Philippines.

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