Local Calendar
Star Party at COC Canyon Country Campus
College of the Canyons, 17200 Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country Jamie Page, 661-362-3802 Friday, October 27, 7-9:30 p.m. Free Guest speakers, interactive displays, a portable planetarium, and the opportunity to view the night sky through numerous telescopes. Bring you chairs, blankets, and picnic dinner and enjoy a night under the stars.
OutWest Concert Series – An Evening with Almeda Bradshaw
The Main, 24266 Main Street, Newhall http://www.outwestmktg.com/ events/live-music.cfm Friday, October 27, 8-10 p.m. General Admission $25, Members WMA, SCVHS, FOHP $20 Almeda Bradshaw is one of Montana’s talented Western singer songwriters. Her love and appreciation for the western way of life is expressed in heartfelt songs that give voice to the westerner: cowboys, cowgirls, ranchers, farmers and more.
Women’s Safety and Self Defense Workshop
The Centre, 20990 Centre Pointe Pkwy., Santa Clarita Kris Hough, kris.hough@sen. ca.gov or 661-286-1471 Saturday, October 28, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Free A hands-on workshop that offers simple techniques on how to protect yourself. It is open to women over the age of 14. Wear comfortable workout clothes. Hosted by Senator Scott Wilk and Assembly member Dante Acosta
Benefit for SCV Route 91 Victims
Route 66 Classic Grill, 18730 Soledad Canyon Rd., Canyon Country George Thomas at georgethomas66@yahoo.com Saturday, October 28, 12-4 p.m. Hosted by Route 66 Classic Grill. Country band, “Rebel Heart” will be on stage and there will be plenty of food and drink, during this outdoor event. We will have a “Silent Auction” and are looking for donations of auction items. Other than the auction, there will be other ways to donate to this very worthy cause.
Tap-A-Thon Fundraiser for UNICEF
Gervais School of Performing Arts, 28307 Newhall Ranch Rd. Santa Clarita Joanne G. Ainsworth, 661-295-5794, ger va is school of performing arts. com Saturday, October 28, 1:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Bring water and $5 for pizza Please sponsor a dancer! Our dancers and students will be having a Halloween-themed dance marathon to raise money for kids in need. For every second of the 10.5 hours of toe-tapping fun, one of our dancers will be tapping! We will have games, treats, pizza, movies and surprises for all. All of our Dapper Tappers will be on hand and teaching various steps and tap routines throughout the evening. All Proceeds will be donated to UNICEF to aid the children of Puerto Rico.
Halloween at Real Life Church
Real Life Church, 23841 Newhall Ranch Rd. Santa Clarita www.reallifechurch.org Saturday, October 28, 3-8 p.m. Free but tickets are required. Halloween at Real Life Church is a free ticketed event for kids and families to enjoy all that Halloween has to offer in a safe, fun, familyfriendly environment. Lots of fun activities! We are partnering with Help the Children and ask that you donate one or more food items. For more information, a list of food items needed, and parking information,
please visit the website listed above.
SCV Sherriff Department Haunted Jailhouse
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station, 23740 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Santa Clarita https://www.facebook.com/ events/1948281492086455/ Sunday, October 29, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. $2 per person Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is hosting their annual Haunted Jailhouse. There will be a Jailhouse Tour, Entertainment, Petting Zoo, Game Booths, Food Trucks, and Sheriff’s Department Displays. Costume Judging: Under 2 at 12:30 pm, ages 2-4 at 1 pm, ages 5-7 at 1:30 p.m., ages 8-10 at 2 p.m., ages 11-12 at 2:30 p.m., 13- Adult at 3 p.m.
Hoedown BBQ to Benefit the Painted Turtle
The Painted Turtle, 17000 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Lake Hughes https://tptbbq17.auctionbid.org/microsite/register Saturday, October 28, 3:30 p.m. cocktails, 5 p.m. dinner Please join us and discover the magic of The Painted Turtle at our annual BBQ fundraiser. This amazing evening will include delicious food, beer and wine, live music & more! All guests must be ages 21+. Don’t miss your chance to score this year’s amazing auction items. Event proceeds will benefit camp programs for children with serious medical conditions. More info: Order tickets online or contact Brianne Sheldon, 1300 4th Street, Suite 300 Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Fundraiser for Las Vegas Shooting Victim
Outback Steakhouse, 25261 The Old Rd, Newhall 661-287-9630 Monday, October 30, 4-10 p.m. Please join us in a fundraiser for John Phippen, a victim of the Las Vegas shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. 100 percent of the proceeds will be contributed to the GoFundMe account for John Phippen.
Spooky Story Night
The MAIN, 24266 Main Street, Newhall themain@santa-clarita.com Saturday, October 28, 7 p.m. Free
There’s nothing like a blood-chilling ghost story shared in a dark room. Throughout most of human history, tales of spirits, hauntings, and poltergeists have been told to eager audiences. Join us at The MAIN Theater as storytellers weave tales of terror and stories about ghosts, witches, monsters, the paranormal, and more! Stories told by Sam Fierstein, Ty Fance, Katya Duft, Oscar Saggastume, Steve Saracino, Alex Stein, and Joe Stellin, Jr.
Kelly Zirbes ‘Rescue’ CD Release Listening and Tailgate Party
Mike’s Original Diner, 31537 Castaic Rd., Castaic 661-257-3233 Sunday, October 29, 5 p.m.
Singer/songwriter Kelly Zirbes of Kelly’s Lot, has released a new CD titled ‘Rescue.’ Come celebrate the ‘60s with music, food, costumes and classic cars. Get your best funky costume out and come listen to this fantastic new CD.
Block Party
The Church on the Way, 23415 Cinema Dr., Santa Clarita 661-291-6000 Tuesday, October 31, 5-8 p.m. Free A FREE Family friendly event filled with candy, games, inflatables, a rock wall, a kiddie train ride and pony rides, and a petting zoo. Come in a family friendly costume and enjoy the evening fun along with music and food trucks (cost for food) and of course, CANDY!