Local Calendar
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Colors of Spring Exhibit and Artists Reception
SCAA Art Gallery, 22508 6th St. in Old Town Newhall www.SantaClaritaArtists.org
Friday, May 4, 5-8 p.m. Free Santa Clarita Artists Association’s new show, Colors of Spring, will open on May 4, with a free reception, from 5-8 pm. The exhibit will run until June 24. On selected days some artists will provide live demonstrations during the duration of the show
Fun & Fit Gymnastics 30th Anniversary Celebration
Fun & Fit Gymnastics, 26620 Valley Center Dr, Santa Clarita To secure a reservation, 661-255-7244 or infocc@ funandfit.com
Friday, May 4, 7 p.m. Free To celebrate its 30th Anniversary, Fun & Fit Gymnastic Center is inviting all current and former students to a free Open House gymnastics clinic.
Santa Clarita Encore Chorale Spring Concert
Newhall Church of the Nazarene, 23857 The Old Rd., Newhall cheri_walters@hotmail.com
Friday, May 4, 7 p.m. Free Santa Clarita Encore Chorale, a nonprofit community seniors’ choir, presents a FREE Spring Concert, “You Make Me Feel So Young”. Music ranges from Beatles to Queen, Great American Songbook to Beach Boys and more, and includes a fun singalong of TV theme songs from the 50s and 60s. Family-friendly with free refreshments provided after the concert.
Community Chat with Assemblyman Dante Acosta and Assemblyman Tom Lackey
The Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Pkwy., Santa Clarita 661-286-1565, angelica.chavez@asm.ca.gov
Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Free Come share your thoughts on legislative & community issues.
Flutterby Open Art Studio
The ARTree Community Center, 22508 6th St, Santa Clarita theartree.org
Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free
Free studio time for children and their families with
free use of art supplies. No registration needed, just drop in.
Pacific Islander Festival, Sat & Sun
William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall aewing@parks.lacounty.gov Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Kalaleke Pacific Island Dance Company and the Friends of Hart Park. A Pacific Island Festival featuring Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesian food, music and dance
City of Santa Clarita Swim Lesson Assessments
Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, 20850 Centre Pointe Pkwy., Santa Clarita 661-250-3740. Saturday, May 5, 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Free The assessment, conducted by trained and certified Aquatic Center staff, is recommended for children ages 3 to 11 prior to enrolling in swimming lessons. Participants will receive a free in-water skill and swim level assessment, which will allow parents to know which course is right for their children when summer registration opens.
Heritage Junction at William S. Hart Park
William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue Cynthia Harris, president of Heritage Reflections Questers at 661-254-0145. Sunday, May 6, First Sunday of every month from l-4 p.m. Free The houses, chapel and one-room schoolhouse are open to the public. Free docent-led tours are available. Time travel trunks are available for third-grade teachers to check out.
Child & Family Center’s ‘Taste of the Town’
Southern California Innovation Park (formerly Mann Biomedical Park), 25104 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita http://www.tasteofthetown.com/buy_tickets.cfm Sunday, May 6, VIP, 12-5 p.m. - $125 (advanced purchase only). General Admission, 1-5 p.m. - $75 Over 40 restaurants and caterers serve up all the food you can eat, all the wine & beer you can drink, plus fabulous entertainment, silent & live auctions in a beautiful garden setting. Your participation in Taste of the Town helps us provide mental health, behavioral and educational services for children, adults and families in Santa Clarita.
Sierra Hillbillies Taco Sunday Square Dance
SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street, Newhall 661-254-4272, visit www. sierrahillbillies.org Sunday, May 6, 2-5 p.m. Free The Sierra Hillbillies will hold a “Taco Sunday” dance with caller Rod Shuping and cuer David Moorhouse. Join us from for tacos and a hot time on the dance floor—casual dress is always welcome!
CanyonsFest Music Festival
College of the Canyons Canyon Country, 17200 Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country Eric Harnish at 661-3623429 Sunday, May 6, 12 noon - 4 p.m. Free The festival’s music lineup includes performances by Sue Rey and The Runarounds, Robert Heft Blues Band, Mary White and Magnolia Drawl, and Savannah Burrows. This free family-friendly event will also feature food trucks, activities, and vendor booths, along with information about campus programs, services, and class registration opportunities.
The SCV Men of Harmony Open House
Valley Oaks Village Apartments, 24700 Valley St., Newhall 661-259-6109 Tuesday, May 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free The Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus is happy to invite singers and those who need entertainment to visit at their 2018 Open House. The event will include 4-part harmony demonstration, light
refreshments and lots
of fun.
Gardening Club of Santa Clarita
Sierra Hills Swim and Racket Club, 28616 Kenroy Ave., Canyon Country Max Morgan, Publicity Director, maxmorgan427@ gmail.com, 661-312-3910 Thursday, May 10, Second Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Free We are an active club of around 70 SCV Gardening enthusiasts and are working hard to grow our membership base and to provide topical speakers and programs to help our local residents to maintain their landscapes as well as to grow healthy and nutritious fruits and vegetables in this unending drought.
Heart Health Fair
Canyon Country Community Center 18792 Flying Tiger Dr., Santa Clarita Emily Kim, 661-200-1306, kimhp@henrymayo.com Friday, May 11, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Free A free community health fair presented by Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Free screenings provided.