Local Calendar
December’s Last Wish, Holipalooza 2016
Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street, Newhall www.canyontheatre.org Friday, December 2, 5:30 10 p.m., $15-$50 Holipalooza is a special fundraising event supporting the many youth workshops that run throughout the year at the Canyon Theatre Guild, a non-profit arts organization. This year’s show, December’s Last Wish, is an original tale that follows the world’s last remaining Snow Spirit as she takes two sisters on a magical journey through the Winter Wonderland! The event will include a silent auction, a petite dinner, and dessert.
Joy to the World - The Music of Christmas, Playing
The Sanctuary 26444 Friendly Valley Pkwy, Santa Clarita www.thesanctuarychurch.com Friday through Sunday, December 2-4, Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 4 & 7 p.m., and Sunday, 7 p.m. Free The Sanctuary Church presents a Christmas concert to kick off the season in style... many styles actually! With four scheduled performances to choose from, you’re sure to enjoy this wonderful evening of music for the whole family. Best of all, it’s FREE. Invite a friend today!
HMNH Holiday Home Tour Preview Gala & Dinner
Tournament Players Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Stevenson Ranch 661-200-1200 for more information. Reservations are required. Friday, December 2, 7:3010:30 p.m. Proceeds help fund Women’s Services at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Be the first to preview the beautiful 2016 Home Tour Homes and enjoy dinner at the TPC.
Annual Holiday Jazz Band Concert
PAC at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia canyonspac.com Friday, December 2, 7:30 p.m. $5 / $10 Vocalist Katherine LenchMeyering will join the band as they perform many of their favorites from the holiday season.
Salomé
CalArts The Modular Theater, 24700 McBean Pkwy., Valencia https://www.calarts.edu/ Friday, December 2, 8 p.m. Please check website for additional dates and times Salomé tells the story of Princess Salomé of Judea, stepdaughter of King Herod, who becomes enthralled by the prophet, John the Baptist. After he refuses to reciprocate her advances, she performs the infamous dance of the seven veils for the King to obtain the prophet’s severed head on a silver platter. Inspired by haute couture and art instillation, this production will visually transport audiences into the haunting world that is Herod’s palace.
6th Annual Combat Radio Christmas Event for Social Services
Salt Creek Grille, 24415 Town Center Drive, Valencia combatradiotoday@yahoo. com Saturday, December 3, 8-11 a.m. Although this is a private event for the children of social services, there will be a LIVE Combat Radio broadcast and silent auction open to the public. Auction includes autographed items from Disney Imagineers, pro sports, television and blockbuster films.
Emergency Meal Prep - Disaster Preparedness
WalMart 27931 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Valencia Register at www.iDAREworld. com or by calling 888-8796718. Saturday, December 3, 8 a.m. - 12 noon. $25 general registration. Free to all first responders, military (active & veterans), Law Enforcement and CERT members. iDARE invites you to take the Emergency Preparedness Meal Prep Challenge. Integrity, Diversity, Adaptation, Resilience and Empowerment - also known as iDARE is a L.A. based charitable giving organization dedicated to community education. Join us as we bring first responders, families and local communities together to learn how to Prepare, Survive and Recover during a natural disaster. Team up with friends and family members and take our Meal Prep challenge-where your team simulates what it’s like to create a meal for survivors from scratch, without the use of electricity or running water! Bring your non-perishable foods and survival equipment.
8th Annual O.E.S. ‘Breakfast with Santa’
Old West Masonic Center, 19310 Avenue of the Oak, Santa Clarita orchidanni@aol.com. Saturday, December 3, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Adults $10, children 2-12, $7. Toddlers 2 and under are free. Hosted by the West Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, the 8th Annual ‘Breakfast with Santa’ will include a delicious home style breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk, and coffee. Each child’s ticket will include breakfast, a visit with Santa, a plush animal and a picture with Santa. The Old West Masonic Lodge will conduct their Child I.D. program at no extra charge. Mrs. Santa will offer Christmas candies and other homemade items made by her elves and helpers. Tickets will be available at the door or by calling Jo-Ann Anderson, 661-252-2706.
HMNH Holiday Home Tour League Holiday Boutique
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Education Center, 1st Floor, 23803 McBean Pkwy., Valencia www.santa-clarita.com Saturday, December 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy shopping for a wide variety of holiday decor and gifts. Complimentary coffee and cookies.
HMNH 36th Annual Holiday Home Tour
Home locations will be provided upon ticket purchase. 661-200-1200 Saturday, December 3, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. HMNH 36th Annual Holiday Home Tour, presented by the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Home Tour League. Enjoy a tour of Santa Clarita’s finest homes, decked out for the holidays. Benefits Women’s Services at Henry Mayo.
Gingerbread House Contest, Saturday and Sunday
Valencia Library, 23743 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia SantaClaritaFOL.com, or email friends@santaclaritalibrary.com. Saturday and Sunday, December 3 & 4, Viewing/ Voting: Saturday, 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m. viewing: Sunday 1-4 p.m. Voting tickets are $1 for 5 tickets. Come out to the Valencia Library and purchase voting tickets (five for $1) and help us decide which gingerbread house will receive the People’s Choice Special Award. Winner will be announced on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. and will be judged on imagination, construction, uniformity in baking and overall design.
Community Holiday Celebration
Richard Rioux Park 26233 W. Faulkner Dr., Stevenson Ranch 661-222-9536 Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Free Come visit Santa’s Village. Games, holiday crafts, a jumper and refreshments. Santa will arrive at 11 a.m. with a free gift for the children.
Placerita Canyon Nature Center Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Placerita Canyon Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall 661-259-7721 www.placerita.org Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be a modest charge for some activities, but the parking is free and the charge for most crafts is $2 and wreaths range from $12 on up. (Cash and checks only, credit and debit cards cannot be accepted.) Families will be able to create and decorate their own holiday wreaths, centerpieces, candles and ornaments using a large assortment of fresh-cut greenery, pine cones and other beautiful natural treasures. This will be a perfect family activity for everyone to get outdoors and create some beautiful crafts for the upcoming Christmas holiday.
Holiday Boutique Fundraiser
Home Care Services, 23340 Cinema Dr., Santa Clarita Olga Kaczmar, 661-254-5267 Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. A colorful holiday boutique will be held by the artists of the Santa Clarita Artists Association along with other vendors. There will be a variety of fine art, crafts, costume jewelry, collages, greeting cards and decorative items! Musical entertainment will be provided by local school choirs; Felicia Grady, a soloist performer; and other musicians. Refreshments will be served. This is a fundraiser to raise funds for the SCAA Art Gallery.