Community Calendar
COC Spring 2022 Star Party
7:30-10 p.m. Friday, April 22
COC Canyon Country Campus, 17200 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita
The College of the Canyons Spring 2022 Star Party promises to be an educational and inspiring evening under the night sky with John Callas, manager of NN-Explore and former manager of the Mars Exploration Rover Project at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Callas will present “The Robotic Exploration of the Surface of Mars,” a 45-minute presentation that will provide an overview of NASA’s sustained exploration of MARS dating back to 2004. The Star Party will feature the opportunity for participants to observe through telescopes with the help of local community astronomy clubs. The event at the upper plaza adjacent to the new Don Takeda Science Center is free and open to the public. For more information: www.canyons.edu/canyoncountry.
COC theater presents ‘Into the Woods’
April 22-May 1 (showtimes vary) The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center main stage will be transformed for the College of the Canyons theater department’s rendition of the beloved Broadway musical “Into the Woods.” Performances of the COC theater department’s production of “Into the Woods” will take place at 7 p.m. April 22 and 29 and April 23 and 30. Matinee performances will run at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24, and May 1. General admission tickets are $12. COC students, children and seniors are $6. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the PAC box office at 661-362-5304 or visit the PAC website, pac.canyons.edu.
Party on the Pointe
Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 23
Santa Clarita Sports Complex, 20870 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to come together as a community and celebrate – at Party on the Pointe. The party will last into the night and offers a full afternoon and evening of free fun and entertainment, including musical performances, a mechanical shark, drop zone, super slide, zip line, rock-climbing wall, giant bounce house, indoor roller rink, Nerf wars, a ferris wheel and more. Parking at the Sports Complex will be extremely limited due to the majority of lots being utilized. Auxiliary parking at Golden Valley High School (27051 Robert C. Lee Parkway) and William S. Hart Union High School District (21380 Centre Pointe Parkway). Free shuttle service available beginning 11:45 a.m. with final shuttles departing Party on the Pointe at approximately 10 p.m.
The Red Light in the Doorway
7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Newhall Family Theatre, 24607 Walnut St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Major Impact Theater, presenting theatrical opportunities for adults with disabilities, brings ‘The Red Light in The Doorway,’ an original noir musical. This event will be both a film and live on stage medium. Please join us at the Newhall Family Theatre to support and enjoy this theatre event. Cost $10 at the door. www.majorimpacttheater.org
Zonta LifeForward Workshop: Family Law
10 a.m. Saturday, April 23
Online via Zoom: bit.ly/3Omd3cF As part of its LifeForward series of workshops, Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley is offering a free Zoom workshop with family law attorney James P. Reape at 10 a.m. Saturday. Reape, of The ReapeRickett Law Firm, will present “Family Law Issues! Divorce, Child Custody & Support.” You can register in advance for this workshop at bit.ly/3Omd3cF. The schedule of workshops is posted at www. SCVZonta.org/LifeForward.
Cancer Awareness Days
Saturday, April 23
The Discovery Shop at 6570B Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita
The American Cancer Society invites the community to come and support the important work it does. ACS volunteers encourage Santa Clarita Valley residents to help by making a purchase during its Cancer Awareness Days or by making donations. The Discovery Shop’s hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Donations are accepted weekdays from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call the Discovery Shop at 661-296-8460.
HCBB blood drive
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Real Life Church, 23841 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia
The Houchin Community Blood Bank is hosting its second annual blood drive. According to HCBB, the country is experiencing one of the worst blood shortages in over a decade. Those who donate blood will be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card and a KitchenAid. In addition to the blood drive, there will also be food trucks and vendors at the event. To schedule an appointment, visit https://hcbb.com/schedule/. For more information, contact Synthia Rocha, account manager, via email at srocha@ hcbb.com or via cell at 661-331-1313.
Blue Star Mothers Fundraiser: Drag Queen Bingo
7-10 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Pocock Brewing Company, 24907 Avenue Tibbitts, #B, Santa Clarita
Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita presents Drag Bingo with Roxy Wood at Pocock Brewing Company for a fun night of drag bingo with fabulous prizes to support Blue Star Mothers of Santa Clarita. Come play 10 rounds and become a large part of the rowdy fun. Bid on silent auction items and bring some extra cash for food and beverages. This is a 21 and over event. Tickets: $50, available at bit.ly/3LdN5pP.
Santa Clarita Homecoming for The Edwards Twins
7 p.m. Sunday, April 24
Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall
Las Vegas’ No. 1 impersonators Anthony and Eddie Edwards use state-of-the-art makeup to look and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday. All your favorite legendary Superstars come alive in “An Evening with The Stars,” 7 p.m. Sunday at the Canyon Theatre Guild, with a free champagne reception from 6:15 to 7 p.m. The Edwards Twins are no strangers to the SCV, having spent multiple years residing in Hasley Canyon and working at Magic Mountain. Anthony Edwards studied at the California Institute of the Arts for two years. Eddie Edwards has also appeared on “The Kaminsky Method” with Alan Arkin and Michael Douglas, as well as “The Ellen Show.” Tickets 25-$50, call 661-799 2702 or visit canyontheatre.org/ edwardstwins.
VIA Commercial Real Estate Development Update
11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26
Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia
The Valley Industry Association invites you to join us for a special panel discussion on commercial real estate development. Speakers include: Jim Backer, chief executive officer, Vista Canyon and president, JSB Development; Craig Peters, vice chairman, CBRE; Dale Donohoe, owner, Intertex Properties. Tickets: VIA members, $55; non-members, $65. More information: via.org
Sandwiches with the SCV Sheriffs
4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 Firehouse Subs, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Valencia
Community: You’re Invited to “Sandwiches with the SCV Sheriffs.” Join deputies for sandwiches From the SCV Sheriff’s Station: “Order a delicious sub and have a seat with us. We’d love to meet with you and talk over dinner. Ask us questions, share your concerns and get to know your zone deputies. Hope to see you there!”
‘Tears in the Eyes of My Enemy’
7 p.m. April 28
Temple Beth Ami, 23023 Hilse Lane, Newhall
Holocaust survivor and author Margot Webb is scheduled to share reflections from her new book, “Tears in the Eyes of My Enemy,” in commemoration of Yom Ha’Shoah, a Holocaust remembrance day, at Temple Beth Ami. Webb’s book shares the journey of a fictionalized version of herself who goes back to Germany, where her family had suffered during the Holocaust, to help educate the next generation of Germans. There she builds unlikely friendships with the descendants of her former tormentors. For more information, go to TempleBethhAmi.org or call 661-255-6410.
‘The Sound of Violet’ Film Premiere
7:10 p.m. Thursday, April 28 Laemmle Newhall, 22500 Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita
Experience the premiere of “The Sound of Violet,” a new romantic comedy written, directed and produced by local filmmaker Allen Wolf. Dove.org writes that “The Sound of Violet” is “entertaining, soul-searching and thoughtful.” Film Threat says the film is “Bold and engaging,” while FilmBook writes that the film “is a movie that will make you search your heart to understand the key to happiness in life.” Tickets at the door: $12.50 adults, $9.50 seniors. Info: thesoundofviolet.com.
In the End: A Linkin Park tribute
Doors 6, headliner 8 p.m. Friday,
April 29
The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, Suite 1351, Santa Clarita
In the End is the premier Linkin Park tribute band and they are based in Linkin Park’s own backyard: Los Angeles. On April 29, they’re bringing their Linkin Park tribute to The Canyon Santa Clarita. Tickets ($19.50 to $35) are available online through AXS, over the phone at 888645-5006, and in person at the Canyon Santa Clarita box office. For more information, visit www.wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com.