Local Calendar
2017 Gingerbread House Contest Drop-Off Day Valencia Library, 23743 Valencia Blvd, Valencia friends@santaclaritalibrary.com Friday, December 8, 3:305:30 p.m. Free The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library will host their 2017 Gingerbread House Contest. Houses should be dropped off at the Valencia Library from 3:30 to 5:30 on December 8.. Free Viewing will be on December 9 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and from 1-4 p.m. on December 10. Contest ribbons will be given out before opening on December 9. Open to all ages including professionals.
History of Fort Tejon Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street, Newhall Call 661-254-1275 for details Saturday, December 9, 2 p.m. Free Karina Dunbar, President of the Fort Tejon Historical Association, will give a talk on The History of Fort Tejon.
Songs of Celebration Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia http://www3.canyons.edu/Offices/PIO/CanyonsPAC/scmc120917.html Saturday, December 9, 7 p.m. $11-$29 Santa Clarita Master Chorale presents Songs of Celebration. It is called the “Magnificat,” Mary’s celebration of the angel’s news that she will give birth to Jesus. From the imagination of present-day composers and beloved ones from the past, come listen to how this joyous scripture has been celebrated through the ages. Plus, with roasting chestnuts and bedecked halls, a carol from Coventry and carols by candlelight, the master chorale and our youth choirs will rest you merry, gentlemen and ladies alike!
Santa’s Workshop and Children’s Holiday Chorale at Tesoro Adobe Historic Park Tesoro Adobe Historic Park, 29350 Avenida Rancho Tesoro, Valencia 661-702-8953 Saturday, December 9, 3-5 p.m. Free Registration required for Children’s Chorale, ages 5-17. Limited to 30 applicants. Rehearsal days are Thursdays, Nov 30 and Dec 7, 6-7 p.m. Join us for cookies, hot cocoa, crafts, holiday tours and a food drive.
Cookies with Santa NorthPark Community Church, 28310 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Valencia Kristin Sullivan, 661-2946784 Sunday, December 10, 2-4 p.m. Free Come to NorthPark Community Church and get your child’s picture taken with Santa. There will also be lots of Cookies, Crafts, Stories, and FUN! For families with kids ages 10 and younger. Invite your friends and family to this FREE, fun and festive family event.
6th Annual “Bowling for Kids” Valencia Lanes, 23700 Lyons Ave, Newhall Taylor Kellstrom, 661-7148915 Sunday, December 10, 12:30 - 4 p.m. Bowling event for charity. 100% of the proceeds being donated to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
Santa Clarita Philharmonic Concert Celebration Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia Please call 661-362-5304, or visit www.canyonspac.com Sunday, December 10, 3 p.m. $12 - adults, $8 - seniors and students. The program for the concert is a celebration of song. Starting with “Finlandia” by Jean Sibelius, Followed by the melodious Symphony No. 2 by Howard Hanson. After intermission, the orchestra will be joined by the Valencia High School Choir for holiday inspired selections. The final piece, “Magnificat” by Kevin Memley creates a stunningly beautiful and new sound.
Toys for Tots Drive Thru Toy Drive Realty Executives, 24106 Lyons Ave., Newhall 661-993-5831 Sunday, December 10, 1-4 p.m. Sponsored by Albert Rodriguez and Stephanie Danyluk. Stop by and have your photo taken with Santa Claus, Star Wars Characters and U.S. Marines. New unwrapped toys.
SCV Blues Pro Jam – Wumblooso American Legion Post 507 24527 Spruce St, Newhall http://www.scvblues.com Sunday, December 10, 5-9 p.m. Cost: $5 entry fee, but the Host Band buys you a drink The SCV Blues Society hosts a monthly Pro Jam with a featured host band along with guest artists. Some of the best musicians around often join in on the jam.
SCV Chapter of The Compassionate Friends 17th Annual Candlelight Remembrance Program La Mesa Jr. High School 26623 May Way, Santa Clarita Alice Renolds, 661-2524374, tcf.scv@gmail.com Sunday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m. Free Please join us for a special worldwide remembrance program to honor and remember the memories of all children, grandchildren, and siblings regardless of age who have died. The entire community is invited to this very moving night which will include poems, selected readings, music, a slide show, and performances with featured singers. Battery operated candles will be provided to all those who attend. After the ceremony cookies, coffee and hot chocolate will be available.
SCCS Concert Choir 6th Annual Christmas Boutique SCCS, 27249 Luther Dr., Canyon Country Kristen Wells, 661-8035356, wells@sccs.cc, http:// www.sccs.cc Thursday, December 14, 2-5 p.m. Free to attend The SCCS High School Concert Choir is hosting its 6th annual Christmas Boutique. The boutique will be held in the gym at SCCS and will feature crafts and products from local SCV vendors. Vendor spots are $50 with proceeds going to support the Concert Choir’s mission’s trip to Australia this coming April 2018. The choir will be on hand to provide entertainment as well as sell baked goods.
Big Band Jazz Holiday Party Vincenzo’s, 24504 ½ Lyons Avenue, Newhall Skip Spiro, 661-618-5745 Thursday, December 14, 7 p.m. Free All residents of the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond are invited to a free concert in celebration of the holidays with Skip Spiro’s 10 piece Jazz/Blues Project.