Circus Vargas is at the Mall

Circus Vargas will be held at the Westfield Town Center (Because the parking just isn’t bad enough already) from 5/28 – 6/7 2009. You can buy your tickets online.

You can also get discount coupons at Papa Johns, Baja Fresh, Burger King, Banco Popular and Tresssierras.

Summer Camps 2009

Kids Art Summer Workshops
661-260-1774

Sunshine Day Camp
661-288-7983

City of Santa Clarita – Camp Clarita
661-284-1465

Fun and Fit Gymnastics
661-255-7244

Lighthouse Learning Center
661-702-0887

AYSO Soccer Camp

Mitchell Eagles After School Club
661-298-9689

Sids Martial Arts Summer Camp
661-254-3247

Gymnastics Unlimited
661-257-2496

Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts
661-222-7910

Paseo Club
661-257-0044

Iron Circus 2009

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The Iron Circus is a new type of fundraiser brought to Santa Clarita residents by LETMESAIL.  The Iron Circus is presented by Metal Mulisha and features 6 pro motocross riders exhibiting their top level freestyle performances at heights up to 35 feet in the air.  With gaps as wide as 75 feet, these mid air tricks will surely have you holding your breath as the riders glide through the air.

This event will take place at Saugus Speedway on May 30th. Gates open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.  This is a CASH ONLY event, so don’t be the geek with the credit card holding up the line.  Tickets are $20 for adults and kids under 12 are $10.

All proceeds from this event will benefit LETMESAIL who’s focus is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with special needs.

Fine Craft Show 2009

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The City of Santa Clarita’s Annual Arts and Crafts Show is slated for June 13-14 and Nov 14-15 2009 Sat 10-6 and Sun 10-5.  The show will be held at it’s normal spot on Lyons, Old Orchard Park.  There will be lots of booth vendors set up displaying their works of art or at least what they think is a work of art as well as food and music.

The fair is always a fun day to walk and browse to your hearts delight.  There are many one of a kind items available and it’s nice to actually meet the creator/artist of whatever treasure you are buying that day.  This is a great way to support your community and stimulate some local economy.  Bring your walking shoes, an appetite and your wallet.

If you are a vendor and would like to apply for an application you can  click here or call (661) 286-4018.

Hollywood Magic Castle

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The city has arranged a day trip to the Hollywood Magic Castle.  The Magic Castle sits atop the hill off of Franklin and Orange and is normally a members only club.  On Saturday May 16th from 10:45 to 4:15 the historic Hollywood club will be open to Santa Clarita residents.

In order to take advantage of this offer SCV residents can register at the Aquatics Center.  The press release says you can register at the city website, but I can’t find a link to the registration anywhere. For more information you can contact Lisa Nikkila at 284-1465.

The Magic Castle is a fun place. I have only been in the evening, but once you are inside you wouldn’t know if it was day or night.  There are a few shows and theaters within the club and a nice big dining room upstairs.  From what I remember there is a strict dress code, but the city press release does not address that.

Tickets for this excursion cost $92 and the last day to register is Friday May 8th at 5pm.

Baby Expo 2009

Sunday May 17, 2009 from 11am – 3pm expectant parents can enjoy a day of education at the SCV Baby Expo at Henry Mayo. 

This event is free to the public.  For more information you can contact 661-253-8060 or go to the Henry Mayo website.

In prior years this event has been host to about 400 Santa Clarita families.  They also will possibly be needing volunteers so if you are interested in spending a few hours giving back to the community give them a call and see if they need any help.

Last year’s events included a community baby shower, maternity fashion show, big belly contest, prizes, a jumper and more. They also gave complimentary massages and mini facials to honor the mom’s that attended the event.

Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Whether you are looking to go and enjoy some good corned beef and cabbage or if you want to go out for a night of drunken debauchery here are my suggestions for where to go in the SCV.  Note, you don’t have to be Irish and neither does the restaurant to celebrate the luck of the Irish.

Egg Plantation -(661) 255-8222

Typically this is known as a breakfast place, but they are opening at 5pm and will have an Irish band from 6:30-10:30.  There will be plenty of Irish on the menu and there will be Guiness on tap as well as other specialty Irish drinks including green martinis.

The Londoner – 661-252-2597

Happy hour starts at 3pm and goes to 7pm where $1 will be given off all drinks.  Guiness will be served at happy hour prices all day.

Mulligan’s 661-255-3356

With a name like Mulligan’s you are expected to have a St. Patrick’s Day experience available for your diners and from what I can tell, they are gearing up for a night full of food, fun and festivities.

Salt Creek Grille – 661-222-9999

Salt Creek is offering an all-inclusive style dinner for around $20, green beer and in addition to that it is also GNO.

Sabor in Bridgeport Marketplace – 661-259-9002

Don’t let this Spanish name scare you away.  Sabor may not have traditional corned beef dinners, but I have a good feeling there will be a party atmosphere there and they may even have green margaritas available on request.