Things To Do In Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Events – September 18, 2019: Michael Hoefflin Foundation’s “An Evening Under the Stars” Gala Dinner and Charity Auction; Be the Light 5K/10K presented by A Light of Hope; Reyes Winery Hike and Saturday Brunch… and more!

Michael Hoefflin Foundation’s “An Evening Under the Stars” Gala Dinner and Charity Auction 9/21

Be the Light 5K/10K presented by A Light of Hope 9/21

Reyes Winery Hike and Saturday Brunch 9/21

“The Voices of Recovery” presented by The Way Out Recovery SCV, Child & Family Center and COC 9/18

Caregiver Resource Day at the Bella Vida Senior Center 9/21

SCV Water Gardening Classes 9/19, 9/21

Sidewalk Poetry Dedication Ceremony presented by the City of Santa Clarita 9/19

Save the Date for the West Ranch High School Wildcat Classic 10/19

Michael Hoefflin Foundation’s “An Evening Under the Stars” Gala Dinner and Charity Auction

When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 5:30 to 11 p.m.
Where: Southern California Innovation Park, 25134 Rye Canyon Loop in Valencia
Website: Michael Hoefflin Foundation – An Evening Under the Stars

What: “An Evening Under the Stars” is a semi-formal dinner featuring a silent auction, live auction, and dinner. Money raised at this event will help MHF offer support to families, including providing gas and grocery assistance, support group meetings and family outings – aid crucial to families dealing with the emotional and unexpected financial burden of cancer.

Be the Light 5K/10K presented by A Light of Hope

When: Saturday, Sept. 21 starting at 6 p.m. (Check-ins begin at 3 p.m.)
Where: West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle in Valencia
Website: Be the Light 5K/10K

What: Each year, the greater Southern California community of runners and walkers come together to support youth in recovery through the A Light of Hope charity, whose mission is to be there for these youth and show them that a positive impact can be made on their lives together. Bring your best night outfit, decked out with lights and colorful glow bands to shine your brightest.

Reyes Winery Hike and Saturday Brunch

When: Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 a.m.
Where: Reyes Winery, 10262 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website: Reyes Winery – Events

What: It includes a two hour hike through the Sierra Pelona Mountains, a light n healthy brunch, 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 7 mile hike.

“The Voices of Recovery” presented by The Way Out Recovery SCV, Child & Family Center and COC

When: Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: College of the Canyons University Center, Room 258, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Child & Family Center – Events

What: September is National Recovery Month. The event will include personal stories of recovery, as well as a professional panel. Both will focus on the theme of breaking the stigma surrounding addiction and recovery. A variety of local resources will also be available for attendees.

Caregiver Resource Day at the Bella Vida Senior Center

When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Bella Vida Senior Center, 27180 Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Caregiver Resource Day is a day for individuals caring for a loved one to find the resources, information and support they need. The event includes an Aging with Dignity Symposium, expert keynote speakers, relaxation and pampering, resource materials and access to vendors.  Lunch will be catered by Marstens and breakfast provided by Oakmont. Make your reservation early; seating is limited.

SCV Water Gardening Classes

When: Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21 at 9 a.m.
Where: SCV Water, 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Water – Gardening Classes

What: On Sept. 19, learn about the top 30 plants that look beautiful and grow well in Santa Clarita. Then on Sept. 21, learn about the common landscape problems of weeds, pests and diseases, and what to do about them.

Sidewalk Poetry Dedication Ceremony presented by the City of Santa Clarita

When: Thursday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m.
Where: 28382 Seco Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: The Sidewalk Poetry project includes original poems, which were stamped into cement on sidewalks throughout the City of Santa Clarita in spring 2019, as part of the Public Works department’s sidewalk rehabilitation program. Two of the stamped poems will be unveiled and the nine winning poets will have an opportunity to do a live reading. A map displaying the locations of the nine stamped poems will be available.

Save the Date for the West Ranch High School Wildcat Classic

When: Saturday, Oct. 19 from 3 to 9 p.m.
Where: Valencia High School Football Stadium, 27801 Dickason Drive in Valencia
Website: West Ranch Music

What: More than 20 high school bands from the Santa Clarita Valley and around the region will gather for the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Marching Band Competition. Each band will compete by division, followed by a showcase performance of the three-time state champion West Ranch Band and Colorguard and an awards ceremony. Vendors will be on-site with food and drink options, as well as gifts and apparel for the music enthusiast. Tickets are $12.

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration presented by the SCV Chamber of Commerce

When: Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Tesoro Adobe Park, 29350 Avenida Rancho Tesoro in Valencia 
Website: SCV Chamber – Hispanic Heritage Celebration

What: September is National Hispanic Heritage month. Join the SCV Chamber for its Elevated Mixer, where attendees will honor the Hispanic heritage that helps make the Santa Clarita Valley. Join elected officials, business owners and Santa Clarita residents to celebrate!

2nd Annual Chef Auction presented by feedSCV

When: Friday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Valencia Country Club, 27330 North Tourney Road in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Chef Auction

What: Have one of the best meals in the Santa Clarita Valley, right in your own home. Join feedSCV for the 2nd annual signature fundraiser and gala. The top chefs from the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding area will be auctioned off to the top bidder to cook personalized, signature meals.

Ape Art Painting Party at the Gibbon Conservation Center

When: Saturday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m.
Where: Gibbon Conservation Center, 19100 Esguerra Rd in Santa Clarita
Website Ape Art Painting Party

What: Learn how to paint a gibbon with step-by-step instructions. The instructor will make painting both fun and easy.  Discover your inner artist, but beware — you may get messy. Ticket includes material.

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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“Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” Opening Weekend at the Canyon Theatre Guild

When: Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Canyon Theatre Guild – “Baskerville”

What: Comedic genius Ken Ludwig transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic, “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes is on the case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than 40 characters. Can our heroes discover the truth in time?

Le Chene “Ooh La La: It’s a Wedding” Audience Participation Dinner Theater

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Le Chene, 12625 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website: Le Chene – “Ooh La La: It’s a Wedding”

What: The community is invited to participate in this special event, the joining of Mademoiselle Antoinette du cu Leger and Monsieur Jacques Le Grand.  RSVP required. Dress extravagantly to impress!

“A Day In Their Paws” presented by the Brittany Foundation

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary in Agua Dulce at Sierra Highway and Anthony Road (Follow signs to the sanctuary)
Website: The Brittany Foundation

What: Volunteers will spend up to 24 hours in a kennel with the dog (or dogs) of their choice, living for one day the way these dogs live for weeks, months and sometimes years as they wait for their forever homes. Sponsors can “buy” their freedom for $1 per minute. Event attendees can enjoy sanctuary tours, refreshments, silent auctions and raffle prizes, and meet the sanctuary’s adoptable dogs.

Emblem Academy e-Waste Recycling Fundraiser

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Emblem Academy, 22635 Espuella Drive in Saugus
Website: More Info on KHTS Calendar

What: Responsibly recycle your old electronics, such as TVs, computers, monitors and game consoles, at this free event. Hazardous waste cannot be accepted. Funds raised help support STEM programs for Emblem Academy students.

Paella Day at Reyes Winery

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Reyes Winery, 10262 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website: Reyes Winery – Events

What: Enjoy eating your paella while listening to live music and drinking award-winning wines. Tickets include lunch and two glasses of wine.

“Rhythm of the Road’ Charity Poker Ride presented by the SCV Education Foundation

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Harley-Davidson of Santa Clarita, 21130 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Along the 65-mile route, participants will start at Harley-Davidson of Santa Clarita, ride through Saugus on their way to The Rock Inn in Lake Hughes, back towards Remo Inc. to jam on drums, before the final destination at Pocock Brewery for the after-party. At each stop, participants will select a card to add to their poker hand, with the final winner determined at Pocock Brewery.

The Gentle Barn 20th Anniversary Celebration Hosted by Comedian Whitney Cummings

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 from 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Gentle Barn, 15825 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website: The Gentle Barn – Celebration

What: Join The Gentle Barn Founders Ellie Laks and Jay Weiner, staff, volunteers and supporters for an evening under the stars. Hosted by Comedian Whitney Cummings, the event will recognize individuals who have propelled the organization’s growth, pay tribute to the animals who have changed countless lives and honor the mission to create a kinder, gentler world for all.

LA County Mock Election at COC

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: LA County is partnering with COC and inviting the community to experience the new voting system, Voting Solutions for All People. Attendees can vote on things like their favorite sports team, park or music venue. The event also features celebs, prize giveaways and more.

COC 50th Anniversary Community Homecoming Game: COC vs Cerritos

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 from 4 to 9:30 p.m. (Kickoff at 6 p.m.)
Where: Cougar Stadium at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC – Homecoming

What: College of the Canyons invites the community to attend its 50th Anniversary Homecoming football game and celebration as the Cougars face Cerritos College. Enjoy pre-game family activities, food and concessions, music, photo opportunities, T-shirt and rally towel giveaways, and an on-field half-time presentation. Admission to Cougar Stadium and parking are free.

SCV Pacific Islander Festival at Castaic Lake

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept 29 starting at 10 a.m.
Where: Castaic Lake in Castaic
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar

What: Enjoy live dancing, music, ono grinds and merchandise vendors. Groups from the Santa Clarita Valley and San Fernando Valley will entertain guests with dances and music from the Pacific Islands. Admission is free to the public. Small parking fee if parking inside the Castaic Lake Area.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” Opening Weekend at the Canyon Theatre Guild

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept 29 at 2 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Canyon Theatre Guild – “Peter and the Starcatcher”

What: A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure. From pirates on the high seas to dangers in the jungle, this swashbuckling adventure featuring live musicians tells the tale of Peter Pan’s magical beginnings.

SCV Pregnancy Center’s Walk For Life

When: Saturday, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. (Registration at 8 a.m.)
Where: Crossroads Community Church, 25300 Rye Canyon Road in Valencia
Website: SCV Pregnancy Center – Walk for Life

What: Funds raised provide professional medical services and counseling, information, education and practical assistance for those facing unplanned pregnancy. Participants can also enjoy music, a petting zoo and face painting.

SCV Chamber Legislative Leaders Forum

When: Friday, Oct. 4 at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Road in Valencia
Website: SCV Chamber – Legislative Leaders Forum

What: The SCV Chamber is hosting their first annual Legislative Leaders Forum with federal and state elected officials. Congresswoman Katie Hill, State Senators Scott Wilk and Henry Stern, and Assemblymembers Christy Smith and Tom Lackey are expected to provide updates on this year’s legislation. Register online.

Rustic Fall Baking Class at COC

When: Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m.
Where: iCUE at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC Community Education – iCUE

What: In this hands-on class, attendees will be making different rustic desserts using pie dough, but with no pie tin needed. Recipes will include rustic apple galettes, seasonal fruit hand pies, and jelly-filled and glazed pop-tarts.

CA Circuit Finals Rodeo at the AV Fair and Event Center

When: Friday, Oct. 4; Saturday, Oct. 5; and Sunday, Oct. 6 at varying times
Where: AV Fair and Event Center – 2551 W. Avenue H in Lancaster
Website: AV Fair – Rodeo

What: Oct. 4 is Patriot Night, with gates opening at noon for the AV Craft Fair, with the rodeo starting at 7 p.m. followed by a Van Dam Barn Dance featuring the Doo-Wah Riders. Oct. 5 is Ride for the Pink Night, where attendees are invited to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness. Gates open at 9 a.m. for the AV Craft Fair, with the rodeo starting at 7 p.m. followed by the Van Dam Barn Dance. Then on Oct. 6, gates open at 7 a.m. for the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Flea Market with a matinee rodeo starting at 2 p.m.

Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds

When:  Friday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd. in Ventura
Website: Harvest Festival – Ventura

What: Get ready for an exceptional shopping experience best shared with friends and family. Only the nation’s top trend-setting artisans qualify for this juried showcase featuring thousands of handmade creations. The Harvest Festival experience wouldn’t be complete without a plethora of specialty foods, live entertainment, a KidZone, demonstrations, prizes and lots more. Community is a priority, so event organizers have set up ways attendees can save money while helping give back.

“Painting with a Purpose” Fundraiser for Olive Branch Theatricals

When: Saturday, Oct. 5 from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Painting with a Twist, 19115 Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Painting with a Twist Santa Clarita – Olive Branch Theatricals Fundraiser

What: Painting with a Twist is holding a “Painting with a Purpose” fundraiser for Olive Branch Theatricals, a nonprofit theater company dedicated to serving the community in the Santa Clarita Valley. The event is open to painters 21 years and older and features a Halloween-themed painting.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Bridgeport Park

When: Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 to 11 a.m.
Where: Bridgeport Park, 23521 Bridgeport Lane in Santa Clarita
Website: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Santa Clarita

What: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a free and uplifting event for the whole family to help fundraise to find a cure. This event features a short walk, a KidsZone, entertainment and snacks. Local sponsors will be exhibiting their booths, and there will be information about the Alzheimer’s Association’s care and breakthroughs in research to find a cure.

Touch a Truck presented by the SCV Senior Center

When: Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Senior Center – Touch a Truck

What: What child, or adult for that matter, wouldn’t want to climb on a fire engine, turn on a Sheriff’s or CHP vehicle siren or take a photo with a favorite vehicle? That’s the premise behind Touch-A-Truck. The City dump truck filled with balloons will repeat its popular Beach Ball Dump just after noon, with free beach balls for all guests. In addition, there will be a variety of entertainment, costumed characters, vendors, food trucks and kid-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy. All proceeds benefit the SCV Senior Center.

Yoga with the Gibbons at the Gibbon Conservation Center

When: Saturday, Oct. 5 at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Gibbon Conservation Center, 19100 Esguerra Rd in Santa Clarita
Website: Yoga with the Gibbons

What: All levels are welcome, and attendees are invited to stay afterward for a tour. Instructor Madeleine Elisabet has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and completed her first teacher training in Sweden in 2005. She is certified to teach vinyasa, power, hatha, Ashtanga, Yin and Smart Flow styles. (Disclosure: gibbons are not outside of their enclosures.)

Hart of the West Native American Pow Wow and Craft Fair At Hart Park

When: Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: Friends of Hart Park – Native American Pow Wow

What: Experience a significant slice of Native American culture at the 25th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow. Enjoy the dancers, drummers and numerous displays of arts and crafts. Free admission.

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