24 • THE <strong>Reader</strong> <strong>March</strong> <strong>2016</strong> <strong>March</strong> Calendar ongoing Santa Clarita City Council Meetings, 6 p.m. City Hall - City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355. The five-member Santa Clarita City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month (except during summer hiatus which is the second meeting in July and the first meeting in August. In addition, there is no Council meeting Christmas week). City Council meetings <strong>March</strong> 8, 22. Info: www.santa-clarita.com. thursdays, march 17, 24, 31 Start Your Own Business – “Entrepreneurship Series!” Noon-1 p.m. at College of the Canyons, Canyons Hall, Room 201, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia, 91355. This event is free and open to students and the public. Limited seating, first come, first serve. Learn the steps to start a business; generate income and cash flow; and explore how to develop a business model to bring your vision to life. Participants will also be introduced to resources to help you take the next step in starting or growing your business, or transitioning from current activity into a formal business. Event Contact – Career Center, 661-362- 3286, career_services.tech@canyons.edu Sunday, march 6 Gentlemen for a Cause, 5:30 p.m. Santa Clarita Activity Center, 20880 Centre Point Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Dinner, entertainment and a cash bar. Bid on professional services, dates with some of the <strong>SCV</strong>’s most talented gentlemen and raise money for a great cause. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Event sells out early. Tickets: Single Tickets $75 each. Includes dinner, 1 drink ticket and one raffle ticket. SPECIAL: Purchase before Feb. 19, and receive 2 drink tickets. Info: http://siscv.org/events/gentlemen-for-acause/ wednesday, march 9 JCI of Santa Clarita will host its first Politics On Tap mixer of the year, 6-8 p.m. JJ's Bar & Grill, 25848 Tournament Road, Valencia, 91355. At 7 p.m. U.S. Rep. Steve Knight- R, Palmdale, will attend to review what is transpiring in the Santa Clarita Valley and his plans to support his local constituency. Info: Lindsay Schlick, 661-313-3907, lindsay@schlickart.com. thursday, march 10 Note by Note Singer/Songwriter Series, 7-10 p.m. at Newhall Refinery, 24258 Main St., Newhall, 91321. Note by Note songwriter’s night is a chance for professional and aspiring songwriters to showcase their songs in front of a live audience and an opportunity for fans to hear new music. Each songwriter selected will perform four original songs of their own composition. Interested performers can apply at: http://oldtownnewhall.com/thursdaysatnewhall/note-by-note/. For more information about this event or other Thursdays@Newhall events happening in Old Town Newhall, visit www.oldtownnewhall.com. Revved Up: A monthly gathering for car enthusiasts will be held 7-10 p.m. in Old Town Newhall on Main Street between 8th St. and Market St. Revved Up is held <strong>March</strong> to October on the second Thursday of the month. <strong>March</strong> 10 – Classic VWs. Shine up your buckets and dime pieces for the Classic pre-1980’s VW car show and see a collection of Beetles, Buses, Karmin Ghias, and Things and enjoy the live band, food truck and adult beverages provided by Persia Lounge. Owners interested in submitting an automobile for the Revved Up car show can apply online or contact the City’s Arts and Events office at aeo@santa-clarita.com. There is no fee to enter. Revved Up applications must be submitted at least one week prior to the event in which the applicant wishes to participate. Eligible winning vehicles will be submitted for consideration in the annual OTNA Classic Car Show. Info: www.oldtownnewhall.com. wednesday, march 16 Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Logix Federal Credit Union, Golden Valley Branch, 19085 Golden Valley Road, 91321. Cost: Members $10 Nonmembers $25. The monthly Business After Hours (BAH) event is the premiere networking event hosted by the Chamber. Info: Chris Donald, email cdonald@scvchamber.com. thursday, march 17 SENSES — A themed monthly block party, 7-10 p.m. in Old Town Newhall on Main Street between 6th St. and Market St. Santa Clarita’s favorite block party, SENSES, presented by Galpin Subaru, features a new theme each month to engage festival-goers in an evening of entertainment, activities, great food trucks, and adult drinks. <strong>March</strong> 17 – Luck o’ the Irish. May your day be touched by the Luck o’ the Irish! SENSES is going green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Shamrocks, pots of gold, and lucky charms will fill Main Street in Old Town Newhall at this free evening of entertainment. Dance a jig to Celtic rock music by Ken O’Malley and the Twilight Lords, grub on gourmet food trucks, and enjoy the libations of green beer and whiskey. Info: Old Town Newhall, visit www.oldtownnewhall.com. Saturday, march 19 Up With the Birds, 8-10 a.m., Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon, 24255 The Old Road, Newhall, 91321. Free Program, parking $7. Check out unique migratory birds as they travel through Southern California. Join us on this morning hike that reminds us to remember to look up. Beginners are welcome on this easy walk. Binoculars optional. Meet at Towsley Canyon’s front parking lot. Info: 310-858- 7272 ext. 131. <strong>2016</strong> <strong>SCV</strong>i Castaic Charter School Benefit Dinner, 5:30 p.m., <strong>SCV</strong>i Campus, 28060 Hasley Canyon Road, Castaic , CA 91384. $100 per meal ($1,500-$2,500, table sponsors available). Benefit Dinner Fundraiser Reception, Dinner, Live and Silent Auction. Honorees: Carl and Jerri Goldman of KHTS. Contact: Charlene Spiteri at charlene.spiteri@ileadschools.org. College of the Canyons Silver Spur Celebration Honoring Jill Mellady, 6 p.m. Sheraton Universal Starview Room, 333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, California 91608. The College of the Canyons Foundation's Silver Spur Award for community service is one of the Santa Clarita Valley's most prestigious honors. Info: 661-362-3434 or cocfoundation.com. Sunday, march 20 Temple Beth Ami will have a urim carnival on Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 20, from 10 a.m to 1 The Castaic Town Council meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the Board room of the Castaic Union School District, 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia Commerce Center. The next meeting is <strong>March</strong> 16. Info: www.castaicareatowncouncil.org. West Ranch Town Council meets the first Wednesday of every Month at 6:30 p.m. at either the new Stevenson Ranch Library - LA County Library, 25940 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch or at the Tournament Players Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia, CA 91381. The West Ranch Town Council’s next meeting will be held April 6 at TPC. Info: www.westranchtowncouncil.com. p.m. The address is 23023 Hilse Lane, Santa Clarita, CA 91321. For more information call 661- 255-6410. Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley's 6th Annual Fashion Show and Boutique, Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia, 91355. Boutique Opens at 10 a.m.; Fashion Show at noon. For tickets contact Sue Tweddell, 661-373-4222 or stweddell1@gmail.com or visit www.sigscv.org. thursday, march 24 An Evening with Mike Beck, 8 p.m. Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321. Mike Beck is an engaging acoustic solo artist who consistently performs in the United States and Europe. He is a regularly featured performer at The National Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering. He has six albums under his belt with original songs that have been recognized as some of the finest compositions on Western Americana. The Western Horseman magazine picked “The 13 Best Cowboy Songs,” and included two compositions by Beck, putting him alongside other writers such as Ian Tyson, Tom Russell, Lucinda Williams, and Gene Autry. <strong>SCV</strong>TV Presents The Out- West Concert Series. Hosted by Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell of OutWest. Cost: $20-25. Advance ticket sales: OutWest Hotline: 661- 255-7087, or visit their http://www.outwestmktg.com/events/live-music.cfm Saturday, march 26 Fifth Annual Special Olympics & Hoops of Hope Shoot-a-Thon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Santa Clarita Sports Complex (Gymnasium), 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, 91351. Make a basket and raise money. Special Olympics athletes and coaches, community members and students will attempt to make more than 12,000 baskets during the Shoot-A-Thon benefiting Special Olympics Santa Clarita & Tri-Valley and Hoops of Hope. All are welcome. Whether you are a former basketball star or you haven't picked up a ball in years, we invite you to join the fun and raise money for charity. For more information and to register, visit http://bit.ly/1nwcrUI Eighth Annual Splash and Dash Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, 91351. Ages 10 years and under. Bring your little ones to collect eggs with prizes in the waterslide pool. A parent must accompany all small children and are encouraged to swim with their child. Life jackets are available at no charge. Participants will be admitted in groups of 200 and everyone will get a chance to participate. Free. There is no charge for this event, but participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable or canned food items with them to be donated to the Santa Clarita Food Pantry. Info: Santa- Clarita.com. Eggstravaganza, 10 a.m. Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91350. City of Santa Clarita egg hunt for ages 1 to 10 years. The “Egg Scramble” begins at 10 a.m. Central Park will be divided into different areas by age. Free. There is no charge for this event, but participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable or canned food items with them to be donated to the Santa Clarita Food Pantry. Limited parking. Info: Santa-Clarita.com. Egg Hunt at Castaic Sports Complex, 10 a.m., Castaic Sports Complex, 31230 Castaic Road, Castaic, 91384. Ages 12 and under. Bring your Easter basket. Info: 661-775- 8865 Egg Hunt Richard Rioux Park, 10 a.m.- noon, the egg hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. Richard Rioux Park, 26233 West Faulkner Drive, Stevenson Ranch, 91381. The event includes an egg hunt, moon bounce and the Easter Bunny will be available for photos with children. Info: 661-222-9536. Saturday, march 26, Sunday, march 27 Vasquez Rocks Easter Sunrise Celebration, Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 26, Matinee 2 p.m., Sunday, <strong>March</strong>27, promptly at 5 a.m. Gates open at 4:10 a.m. Vasquez Rocks Natural Area County Park, 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, 91390. Limited seating fills up early, bring a blanket. The resurrection is timed to coincide with sunrise. This dramatic presentation of the life of Jesus Christ includes a reenactment of the crucifixion with more than 60 costumed actors. Dress warmly. Info: thesunriseservice.com, 661-268-0840. Saturday, april 9 Women in Service Celebration, 9 a.m., Robinson Ranch Clubhouse, 27734 Sand Canyon Road, Canyon Country, 91387. Zonta Club of <strong>SCV</strong> will hold its annual Women in Service Celebration brunch. Women nominated by local non-profits will be honored, and the top volunteer will receive the Carmen Sarro Women in Service Award. Tickets to the event are $45 per person if postmarked and paid before <strong>March</strong> 25, and $50 thereafter. All nominees are guests of Zonta. Payment can be made online at www.scvzonta.org. For information or reservations, call the Zonta message line at 661-252-9351. To add your event to the Westside <strong>Reader</strong> Calendar please email Michele@Westside <strong>Reader</strong>.com.
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