Local Calendar
2017 Summer Bash
Luther Dr. at Soledad Canyon Rd. in Canyon Country Event Coordinator Joel Beck at (661) 250-3720.
Friday, June 23, 6-10 p.m. Free to attend The City of Santa Clarita will once again host its annual Summer Bash celebration for Santa Clarita Valley residents and visitors. Luther Drive will be transformed into a family-friendly block party experience complete with live music, food, beverages and more. For more information about this event, search “Summer Bash” on Facebook.
Escape Theatre Presents: Shrek, Playing Friday & Saturday
PAC at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia Tickets: 661-299-5264
Friday, June 23, 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2
& 7 p.m. Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek... which begins the wonderful tale of this hero and his journey with a wisecracking Donkey, a feisty Princess, a short bad guy, and more than three dozen other fairy tale misfits. Featuring hilarious songs, talented youth and teens, and spectacular costumes, this musical comedy is a “must see” for all families.
Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series - Doña Oxford
Downtown Valencia on Town Center Drive, Adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Valencia 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia https://valenciajazzandblues.com/
Friday, June 23, 7-9:30 p.m. Free Back for the 18th exciting year, the Valencia Jazz & Blues Series continues to create an incredible atmosphere in downtown Valencia. Every Friday evening, over eight weeks, the Santa Clarita Valley is filled with the extraordinary sounds from some of the top Jazz and Blues recording artists in the world.
Guys and Dolls, Fri & Sat
Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street, Newhall www.canyontheatre.org
Friday, June 23, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2 & 8 p.m.
$19 adults, $17 juniors (-18) and seniors (62+) “Guys and Dolls” brings to life the Broadway of the 1940’s, inhabited by gamblers, nightclub performers and members of the Salvation Army, in search of sinners to cure! Don’t miss this hilarious classic musical.
W6JW Santa Clarita Radio Club Field Day
Castaic Lake Water Agency, 27234 Bouquet Canyon Rd. w6jw.org.
Saturday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Field Day is ham radio’s open house. Every June, more than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham radio’s science, skill and service to our communities and our nation. It combines public service, emergency preparedness, community outreach, and technical skills all in a single event. Field Day has been an annual event since 1933 and remains the most popular event in ham radio.
Local Author Book Signing
The Open Book, 19188 Soledad Canyon Rd. Canyon Country (661) 255-1400 or email DJtorresbooks@gmail.com
Saturday, June 24, 12-3 p.m. Please join local Santa Clarita author DJ Torres for the signing of her latest middle grade novel for girls. “The Nature of Gods” tells the story of two girls who must save the world from the likes of Hades and Zeus. Books will be sold on site.
Fundraiser Boutique Benefitting Local SCV Family
Residence at 22152 Barbacoa Dr., Saugus Tiffany Montez at lularoetiffanymontez@gmail.com, 818636-8429
Sunday, June 25, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. This boutique will benefit the Wheeler Family who lost everything in a devastating house fire on May 6. Vendors include Lularoe, Pampered Chef, Cravin’ Catering, Just Bling It, Dazzle Me Designs, Sew Much More, Heartstring Creations, 7 Thirty Jewels, Rodan & Fields, DVD Dept, Addie Mac Candles, Tastefully Simple, Lip Sense, Damsel in Defense and many more. Raffle Prizes! A portion of all Lularoe sales will be donated to the family and that amount will be matched by the Lularoe Company.
Motown in Town2
Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia http://www.zonygordon.com/creative-source-marketing.htm
Sunday, June 25, 5-10:30 p.m. $40-$65 Patrons will celebrate the music of the Motown era, reliving the iconic tunes of the Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, Al Green and many more, from the country’s leading tribute band “Stone Soul Band” & special guests Ms. Rumiko Stevens and her music ensemble.
4th Annual Vereen Playmakers Football Camp
Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 valenciahighschoolfootball@gmail.com Sunday, June 25, 5-8 p.m. Check-in at 4 p.m. $50 per camper Hosted by local graduate and NFL player Shane Vereen, benefitting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. All kids aged 6 to 13 yrs. old are encouraged to register for a day of fun and skills training with players from the NFL and colleges teaching skills that will help them become better football players as well as encourage team play.
Saxtravaganza
William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall 661-254-4584
Sunday, June 25, 6 p.m. Free
All Saxophone Chamber Ensemble
Ryan Osler Memorial Tournament
Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Rd., Valencia Missy Carter, 661-799-1271
Monday, June 26, 9 a.m. $200 per player. $50 Dinner only
at 5 p.m. Scramble format, Hole in One Cars, on Course Contests and Raffle items. Proceeds benefit the Osler Family. Registration deadline June 21.
Meet the Author Event
Valencia Public Library, 23743 Valencia Blvd., Valencia http://www.santaclaritalibrary.com/
Wednesday, June 28, 6-7:30 p.m. Free Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library present bestselling author Lisa Wingate who will speak about her career and her latest book “Before We Were Yours”. Free and open to the Public. Books will be for sale and a book signing will follow the event.
Salsa Classes at Central Park Through August 23
Central Park (near kids play area), 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita Janey Allardice, jonathanritp@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $2 donation suggested. Beginner Cuban Salsa lessons (casino style). Everyone welcomed.
40 Under Forty Alumni Mixer
Salt Creek Grille, 24415 Town Center Drive, Valencia https://www.paypal.com
Thursday, June 29, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25 per person Are you a past 40 Under Forty Honoree? Come join your past honorees for an evening of networking/mixing/ mingling and fun, to kick off this year’s’ 40 Under Forty Program.