Pride Week.
Clubs, organizations, youth groups, and individuals can volunteer to clean up and beautify the community. Trash bags and T-shirts will be provided. Starts at 8 a.m., various locations through the community. For more info, contact Cynthia Llerenas at 255-4965 or cllerenas@santa-clarita.com
Castaic Lake Water Agency Open House.
Come celebrate California's Water Awareness Month with tips and information on water conservation, water quality, and wise use of water. All the local water purveyors will be on site. There are three free classes: 9 a.m.- water management/audit class, 9:30 a.m. - beginning composting class, and at 12:30 p.m. - advanced composting class. Free refreshments for all - a jumper, balloons, and children''s activities - or just come and enjoy the beautiful 10-acre garden. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road (top of the driveway above Central Park). 513-1230 or visit www.clwa.org
Day Before Mother's Day.
A day to pamper Mom and time for dads and kids to make her a small gift and card! Moms come “au natural” (no makeup) and leave as a Beauty Queen, with fabulous and free Mineral Fusion Cosmetics mini-makeovers.12 - 3 p.m. Free. Whole Foods Market, 24130 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia. RSVP by calling 260-2377, ext. 214 or signing up in the Whole Body department.
Cooking Class with Chef Bryan Wang.
"Mother's Day Brunch Menu" Come experience Chef Bryan Wang's fabulous creations that will be paired beautifully with two hand-selected wines by Vic. *Crab, Asparagus, and Mozzarella Frittatas, Blueberry Waffles, Pastrami, Potato, and Swiss Hash. 1 p.m. $45 plus tax. All Corked Up, 26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita. Space is limited, please call Ann Carriveau for reservations at 799-7979.
R.E.A.D. to a Dog.
Encourage your child to read by giving them the best possible audience - a gentle therapy dog from Paws 4 Healing. Each child will be given 15 minutes to read with and meet a Paws 4 Healing dog. Availability is first come, first served to children in grades K-8th. 1 p.m. Free. Valencia Library, 23743 West Valencia Boulevard, Valencia. 259-8942.
Live classic rock from Girl Up Front,
plus fantastic food and a full bar in Santa Clarita’s fabulous Roast House Restaurant. 6:30 p.m. No cover. 26532 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. 296-3866.
Live blues with Rocky Jackson and The Ignitors.
7:30 p.m. Free. All Corked Up, 26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita. 799-7979.
Turtle Island Quartet.
A glorious fusion of jazz and chamber music, the Turtle Island Quartet has been the very definition of chamber jazz for more than two decades. Winner of the Grammy for Classical Crossover, Turtle Island Quartet is the most acclaimed ensemble of its kind. An engaging concert that bops from jazz to bluegrass and flies from world music to rock. 8 p.m. $25 - $50. Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia. 362-5304 or www.canyonspac.com
Word of Mouth.
Live music tonight at The Londoner, 18511 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country. 9 p.m. No cover. Call 252-2597 or visit www.thelondonerpub.com
National level comedians and pie, all under one roof!
9 p.m. $15, (dinner and show packages available, $27.99 and up). Reservations required. JR’s Comedy Club, inside Marie Callender's, 27630 The Old Road, Valencia. 259-2291.
It's STILL soccer sign-up time! AYSO Region 678, serving young players in Newhall, Valencia, Stevenson Ranch and West Ranch, continues registration for the fall 2008 season! Parents can register players in all divisions online NOW through May 31st, 2008! (
