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Santa Clarita Library Children Activities for June 2008

Children's Programs, Family Programs
R.E.A.D. to a Dog
The Dogs are Here at Valencia Library! Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Each child will be given 15 minutes to read with a meet a Paws 4 Healing dog. Availability is first come, first served to children in grades K-8th. For more information, please contact the Valencia Library.

Held On: 05/10/2008 - 12/13/2008, Every 2nd Sat
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Address: Valencia Library
23743 W. Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2191
Fee: Not Listed
Phone: (661) 259-8942
Contact: Joy Feldman
Sponsor

Teen Programs
METAMPORPHOSIS - TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Experience the pleasure of reading! Read or listen to books you might not otherwise have read! Recommend books you've enjoyed to others! How? By picking up your summer reading program game card at Valencia Library, Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, or Newhall Library! It's easy! It's fun! There is no limit to the number of books you can read or listen to. The more you read, the more you win!

For more information, including the Summer Reading Program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and K-8th grade, contact Valencia Library, Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library (661) 251-2720, or Newhall Library (661) 259-0750 or visit the County Library Web site at www.colapublib.org. Copies of our Summer Reading Program brochures will also be available at the libraries.


Held On: 06/16/2008 - 08/16/2008, Mon
Address: Valencia Library
23743 W. Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2191
Fee: Not Listed
Phone: (661) 259-8942
Contact: Sue Yamamoto
Sponsor
Program ID: 20080616-8

Children's Programs
Summer Storytimes for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Due to high demand and limited space, we do require registration for morning storytimes. Starting Monday, May 12th you may come into the library to enter our storytime lottery. The lottery forms are available until Sunday, June 8th at 5:00 pm. For more questions, please contact the library. Parental/Adult Supervision Required.

Held On: 06/17/2008 - 08/06/2008, Every Tue, Wed
Time: 10:00 AM
Address: Valencia Library
23743 W. Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2191
Fee: Not Listed
Phone: (661) 259-8942
Contact: Darcy Hastings or Evangelina Ferrer
Sponsor
Program ID: 20080617-6

Adult Programs
Bonding Through Books
In partnership with the City of Santa Clarita, this a two-part workshop for parents, offering creative ways to connect with their children through books. Parents will read children's stories in class that focus on various parenting topics, and then take the stories home to share and discuss with their children. Books are aims at children, ages 3-11. Advanced registration is required. Please sign up at the Information Desk.

Held On: Mon, 06/23/2008
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Address: Valencia Library
23743 W. Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2191
Fee: Not Listed
Phone: (661) 259-8942
Contact: Sue Yamamoto
Sponsor City of Santa Clarita
Program ID: 20080623-5

Children's Programs, Family Programs
Wild Wonders
Meet and learn about insects, such as the hissing cockroach, mantids and more! Each program lasts approximately 45 minutes. Performer programs are intended for Kindergarten and up, families are welcome (no strollers please). Space is limited. We may not have room for late arrivals. Parental/Adult Supervision Required.

Held On: Tue, 06/24/2008
Time: 7:00 PM
Address: Valencia Library
23743 W. Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2191
Fee: Not Listed
Phone: (661) 259-8942
Contact: Darcy Hastings or Evangelina Ferrer
Sponsor
Program ID: 20080624-11

Children's Programs, Family Programs
Annie BanAnnie Balloon Show
Kick-off the summer with a balloon show that will rock your socks off! Each program lasts approximately 45 minutes. Performer programs are intended for Kindergarten and up, families are welcome (no strollers please). Space is limited. We may not have room for late arrivals. Parental/Adult Supervision Required.

Held On: Wed, 06/25/2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Address: Valencia Library
23743 W. Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2191
Fee: Not Listed
Phone: (661) 259-8942
Contact: Darcy Hastings or Evangelina Ferrer
Sponsor
Program ID: 20080625-10

Santa Clarita Ca Chamber June Calender of Events

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· The Full Monty

· Community Wide Food Drive

· SCValleyMommies' Mom's Night Out

· My Fair Lady

· Master Chorale "Fasten Your Seatbelts"

· California Kids Consignment Sales Event

· Relay For Life

2

· Newhall Redevelopment Committee Meeting

· Hope for the Hungry

· In Treatment Group for Cancer Patients

· SCValleyMommies Park Playdate

· Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament

· DivorceCare / DivorceCare 4 Kids

3

· SCValleyMommies Chatty Tuesday Evenings

· Holistic Moms Network June Meeting

· Planning Commission Meeting

· American Contract Bridge League

· SCValleyMommies Lunch Playdate

4

· Enterprise Zone Workshop for Businesses

· La Leche League of SCV Park Playdate

· Empowerment Workshop "Oh C'mon, Get Real!"

· Angels of Hope Club

5

· JCI Santa Clarita's General Membership Meeting

· SCValleyMommies Park Playdate

· Last Day of School - Hart District

· Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Commission

· Style and Fashion Show - Eyewear

6

· The Full Monty

· Italian Feast of Santa Clarita

· My Fair Lady

· SCValleyMommies Musical Instrument Play

7

· Torchiere Halogen Lamp Exchange

· Santa Clarita Koi and Water Garden Tour

· The Full Monty

· Italian Feast of Santa Clarita

· My Fair Lady

· Rummage Sale

· SCV Dodger Day

· SCValleyMommies Ugly Coffee

8

· The Full Monty

· Italian Feast of Santa Clarita

· Vision Board Class

· My Fair Lady

· Memorial Garden Tour

· Rose Society--Rose Arrangement Designs

9

· Free Acupressure for Cancer Patients/Families

· DivorceCare / DivorceCare 4 Kids

· Michael Hoefflin Foundation 9th Annual Golf Classi

10

· Advanced Healthcare Class

· Ice Cream Social for Child Care Providers

· SCValleyMommies Park Playdate

· SCValleyMommies Evening Park Playdate

· Child & Family Center - Advisory Committee

· City Council Meeting

· American Contract Bridge League

11

· Empowerment Workshop "Oh C'mon, Get Real!"

· SCValleyMommies Pooltime Fun

· Spirited Political Conversations

· SCValleyMommies MNI (Discovery Toys Party)

12

· Quilt Guild Meeting

· Sports Complex Expansion-Groundbreaking event

· SCValleyMommies Train Ride & Picnic

· SCValleyMommies Kidstown Meet-up

· SCVSingles

· How to Prepare for "The Big One"

13

· The Full Monty

· My Fair Lady

· CARE FOR YOUR HEART HEALTH FAIR

· SCValleyMommies Chatty Friday Mornings

14

· SCV Fibromyalgia Support Group

· The Full Monty

· Sing Me a Happy Song

· Raw Foodies Rejoice!

· My Fair Lady

· 37th Annual Boys & Girls Club Auction

· R.E.A.D. to a Dog

· SCValleyMommies Storytime

15

· Shopping On A Budget Store Tour

· My Fair Lady

· UU of SCV collects for Santa Clara River

· SCValleyMommies Ugly Coffee

16

· SCValleyMommies Park Playdate

· Bonding through Books Workshop

· DivorceCare / DivorceCare 4 Kids

17

· SCValleyMommies Chatty Tuesday Evenings

· La Leche League of SCV Monthly Meeting

· Internal Stress Workshop

· Planning Commission Meeting

· American Contract Bridge League

· Planning Commission Study Session

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· SCValleyMommies Park Playdate

· Deepak Chopra's Movie "The Happiness Prescription"

· L.A. County District Attorney Meet-and-Greet

· Making Mealtimes Fun!

20

· My Fair Lady

21

· Painting Party for Lilly's Expressions of Cancer

· My Fair Lady

· The City of Santa Clarita Fine Craft Show

· SCValleyMommies Ugly Coffee

· Seafood 101 Class

· Free Landscape Education Class

22

· Renegade Classics 4th Annual Summer Poker Run

· My Fair Lady

· The City of Santa Clarita Fine Craft Show

· Subaru Sustainability Tour at Whole Foods Market

23

· Bonding through Books Workshop

· SCValleyMommies Craft Night - Cross-Stitching

24

· Advanced Healthcare Class

· City Council Meeting

· American Contract Bridge League

· SCValleyMommies Lunch Playdate

25

· Empowerment Workshop "Oh C'mon, Get Real!"

26

· The SCV BBC Networking Mixer

· Democratic Alliance for Action Meeting

· The Valley Fair

· The Valley Fair in Santa Clarita

· The Valley Fair in Santa Clarita

27

· Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat

· Juggling Comedian Michael Rayner

· The Valley Fair

· SCValleyMommies Chatty Friday Mornings

28

· Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat

· Book Sale

· My Fair Lady

· Summer Evening with The REP

· Honor America / Secure Our Border Rally

· Becoming a Working Actor in the Entertainmen Indus

· Babies, Birthing and Parenting Day

· The Valley Fair

· SCValleyMommies Storytime

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· SCValleyMommies Ugly Coffee

· Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat

· SCV Theatre Project Sunday Salon

· The Valley Fair

· The Valley Fair in Santa Clarita

· The Valley Fair in Santa Clarita

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· SCValleyMommies Park Playdate

Condominium or house: Which is right for you?

Condos and houses have their advantages and disadvantages. Use our chart to help compare your options.

Be it in New York, Atlanta or Miami, the condominium market is thriving, with modern towers and low mortgage rates luring would-be home buyers with the possibility of building equity at rent-like prices.

Should you join the condo club or go for a more traditional home? Consider your lifestyle and weigh the pros and cons of each before deciding which to buy.

Condominiums

Pros

Cons

Easy upkeep: Do you lead a busy life? A condo can offer you a comfortable home free of yard-work and home-maintenance responsibilities. If you're not a hands-on, do-it-yourselfer, having a maintenance crew take care of the upkeep is a definite plus. Condo fees: Most condominiums have monthly maintenance fees. The money goes toward the collective upkeep and development of the property. Combine these fees with monthly mortgage payments and you can sometimes end up paying more per month for a condo than a house of equal value.
Location: A condo provides the option of living right in the heart of the city. Many urban condos are also within easy walking distance of amenities such as grocery stores, dry cleaners, restaurants, cafes, shops and theaters. A home in the suburbs can mean jumping in the car to complete even the smallest of errands. Shared decision-making: How your condo fees are spent is the purview of the condominium board. You could find yourself subsidizing the salary of a concierge or the maintenance of a parking garage you don't use. And what if you want to do some renovations? Yes, the condo board decides that, too.

Houses

Pros

Cons

Family friendly: With their own yards and generally more square-footage, houses tend to be more family friendly. A fenced-in backyard for children to play in can be a big benefit. Plus, a house allows the option of having pets that may not be permitted in a condo. Upkeep: When you own your own house, you're responsible for all the maintenance. The bigger your property, the more time and money you can end up sinking into it. The upside is that money you put into home improvements will likely pay off in terms of a higher resale value.
Extra living space: Not only do kids need space, so do most grown-ups. If you're a couple, you have to determine how much time you will be spending together at home and whether or not you need quiet, private rooms. The same is true if you work from home or have a hobby that requires dedicated space. Additional items: All the extra space a house provides can have a downside. You need to fill that space with additional furniture. You also need to buy extra items to maintain the garden. And you can expect to have higher heating and/or cooling costs with a bigger home.

Of course, regardless of whether you buy a house or a condo, it's important to do your homework and consider the future of the neighborhood you're buying into. The old axiom of "location, location, location" remains true for both. Each is a significant investment, and you need to find a safe and vibrant neighborhood capable of nurturing your investment into the future.

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All Concerts are FREE and take place at 7:00 p.m. @ Central Park

SC Symphony
July 5 - Santa Clarita Symphony
A salute to great American Musicals with songs from Rogers and Hammerstein, Bernstein and Sondheim and Tin Pan Alley composers George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin, plus a patriotic salute to John Philip Sousa!

July 12 - No Duh
No Duh captures the complete essence of a Gwen Stefani & No Doubt concert, mixing their music with nostalgic visuals, stylings and props from their videos, complete with costumes and a rockin' sense of humor.


July 19 - Bonne Musique Zydeco
Infectious dance music, rhythms, and an uninhibited beat is the best way to describe zydeco-music that will keep your feet and body moving, and raise your heart rate!


July 26 - Hollywood U2
Having toured many countries, Hollywood U2 has the experience and all the elements to emulate one of the greatest rock bands in the world like no other. They deliver the true sentiment and energy of U2's material with extremely accurate interpretations of U2's countless hits.


August 2 - Durell Coleman Soul Review
Ex="star Search" winner Durell Coleman and his band have opened for Earth Wind & Fire, The Temptations, and Anita Baker. With multiple lead vocalists, choreographed dance steps, and a powerful horn section, the Durell Coleman Soul Review performs classic R&B, Motown and DAnce hits.


August 9 - The Craze
An irresistibly great show where girls scream, hipsters dance, cowboys smile and everyone has fun. The Craze's influences range from 60's rock to 80's new wave: imagine the Beatles putting together a Duran Duran tribute band.


August 16 - Ken O'Malley & the Twilight Lords
Journey to the heart and soul of Ireland with Ken O'Malley and the Twilight Lords, a band that will fill Central Park with classic American and British roots rock as well as Irish favorites.


August 23 - Queen Nation
Queen Nation is an amazing recreation of vintage Queen, with vocalist Joe Retta capturing Freddy mErcury's voice, style, and mannerisms and guitarist Mike McMannus replicating Brian May riffs. Queen Nation has been hailed by many critics as one of the best Queen re-creations in the world.

Santa Clarita Dodger Day

The last day to purchase tickets is

MAY 29 at 5:00 pm

or when our tickets are sold out.

HURRY! THIS GAME WILL SELL OUT FAST!

QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED!

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!

vs.

Chicago Cubs

Saturday, June 7

A portion of the proceeds will benefit participating SCV non-profit groups.

SAVE UP TO

PER TICKET

FIELD LEVEL: $30

INFIELD RESERVE: $20

ALL YOU CAN EAT

RIGHT PAVILION FIELD: $28

Pre-Game Festivities: 12:45

Game Start Time: 12:55

TICKET SALE

LOCATIONS:

• The Signal

• KHTS

• City of Santa Clarita

• WaMu

CO-SPONSORS:

City of Santa Clarita • The Signal Newspaper • SCV Dodger Night Committee

William S. Hart Baseball & Softball • KHTS 1220 AM • SCV WaMu Branches