Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – January 3, 2018: American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Canyon Country Library; Santa Clarita Rose Society Annual Winter Rose Care Seminar; Afternoon at the Movies at the Canyon Country Library: “The Confirmation”… and more!

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Canyon Country Library 1/3

Afternoon at the Movies at the Canyon Country Library: “The Confirmation” 1/5

“Simply the Best” featuring the Leslie Berra Singers at the MAIN 1/6

SCAA “New Beginnings” Reception 1/5

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Canyon Country Library

When: Wednesday, Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Canyon Country Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library – Events Calendar

What: The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive, which is open to the public. Donate blood if you are able, you could save a life!

Santa Clarita Rose Society Annual Winter Rose Care Seminar

When: Sunday, Jan. 14 at 2:30 p.m.
Where: SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Rose Society Events

What: The seminar will feature award-winning Master Rosarians Bob and Kitty Belendez, who will demonstrate how to properly prune various types of roses. The Master Rosarians will also explain how to plant bareroot roses, how to rejuvenate roses grown in containers and how to fertilize and mulch. The Rose Society will also have a door prize, rose raffle and refreshments after the seminar. There is no cost to attend, and the public is invited.

Afternoon at the Movies at the Canyon Country Library: “The Confirmation”

When: Friday, Jan. 5 at 1 p.m.
Where: Canyon Country Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library – Events Calendar

What: Every Friday afternoon, the Santa Clarita Public Library hosts a free afternoon showing of movies. This week, watch “The Confirmation” starring Clive Owen. The movie tells the story of a young boy who tries to reconnect with his divorced father. When a valuable toolbox is stolen, the search for the thieves will turn into a true family bonding.

“Simply the Best” featuring the Leslie Berra Singers at the MAIN

When: Saturday, Jan. 6 at 8 p.m.
Where: The MAIN, 24266 Main Street in Newhall
Website: More info on the City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Leslie Berra brings her musical and directing talents back to Santa Clarita for one evening to start the New Year RIGHT! This is a rocking evening of incredible voices singing your favorites from rock, blues, folk, and broadway. Joining her is a cast of “simply the best” vocal talents from across our valley, the Leslie Berra Singers. This concert supports SCSF’s Educational Outreach program, bringing free and low cost arts programing to our schools and community.

SCAA “New Beginnings” Reception

When: Friday, Jan. 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: SCAA Gallery, 22508 6th Street in Newhall
Website: SCAA

What: The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s new show, New Beginnings, will be open on Jan. 5 with a free reception to meet the artists.  The public is invited. Fourteen artists will be exhibiting. All are local residents and members of SCAA. The exhibit will run until Feb. 25.

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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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5th Annual Local Author Celebration

When: Saturday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library Events

What: Featured will be authors representing diverse genres from children’s to romance to thrillers, and westerns to non-fiction and even poetry! Authors will be on hand all day selling their books and will participate in moderated panel discussions. This free event is sponsored and presented by the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library.

Afternoon at the Movies Family Edition at the Canyon Country Library: “The Great Gilly Hopkins”

When: Saturday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m.
Where: Canyon Country Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library – Events Calendar

What: Every second Saturday of the month, the Santa Clarita Public Library hosts a free afternoon showing of a family-friendly movie. This time, watch “The Great Gilly Hopkins”  based on Katherine Paterson’s 1978 children’s book. The movie tells the story of young and feisty Gilly Hopkins after she devises a scheme to escape from her new foster home and reunite with her birth mother.

SCAA Meeting and Artist Demonstration

When: Monday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd in Valencia
Website: SCAA

What: Frank Lennartz will demonstrate oil painting at the Jan. 15 meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA). The main theme of Lenartz’s demonstration will be The Allure of Water; Breaking the Myth that Water is a Difficult Subject to Paint. This event is free and open to the public.

“DOMES” Solo Art Reception and Meet the Artist, Naomi Young

When: Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street in Santa Clarita
Website: Naomi Young

What: Naomi Young was born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel and left it 40 years ago, but her love for the city has never diminished. The ancient city’s captivating beauty is her source of inspiration. Through her colorful art and poetry she pours her yearning for it, shares her joy and hopes for peace. Meet the artist, and enjoy Israeli food and music at the art show reception.

“Animaniacs Live” at the PAC

When: Saturday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC Shows – Animaniacs Live

What: The hilarious ‘90s animated series starring the wacky Warner Brothers (and the Warner Sister, Dot) is back in live form! Voice actors Rob Paulsen and Jess Harnell reunite with original songwriter Randy Rogel for a mix of old-fashioned wit, slapstick, pop culture and music in an unforgettable evening. A delightful show for all ages.

Henry Mayo presents “Stop the Bleed, Save a Life”

When: Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m..
Where: Henry Mayo Fitness and Health, Education Center, 24525 Town Center Drive in Valencia
Website: Henry Mayo Events – Stop the Bleed, Save a Life

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, earthquakes) or from other emergency situations (e.g., vehicle crashes, power tool 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.”

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