We’ve received lots of requests for more information about the Canines and Coffee event coming up this Saturday, July 31, so here are all the details you’ll need to know.
The event will begin at 9:30 am next to the New Home Showplace located in West Creek, adjacent to Terry Miller Park [directions] and will be open to both dogs and their owners. If you don’t have a dog of your own, don’t worry, there will still be plenty of fun to be had, or you can adopt your new best friend at the event. Visitors will be treated to free coffee from Newhall Coffee Roasting Company while local favorite S&S will provide guests with free donuts throughout the event. Meanwhile, dog lovers will get a chance to meet and mingle with each other on what is expected to be a beautiful Saturday morning.
At 10 am, and then again at 11 am, we will be hosting dog agility shows featuring amazing Frisbee-catching dogs! These professional dog athletes promise to put on a great performance for the whole family! The agility shows will be followed by “Pat and Chat” time where you can meet the star canines up close!
Need a new Pooch? Don’t miss the pet adoptions going on until 2 pm, presented by New Leash on Life Animal Rescue. New Leash on Life is a local animal rescue center responsible for spaying and neutering thousands of pets as well as rescuing over 3,000 dogs. The center also provides free educational seminars at local shelters and makes it a priority for shelters to find homes for hard-to-place animals requiring medical or special care. If you’d like to learn more about New Leash on Life, click here to visit their Facebook page.
We’re having a Summer Celebration here in Awesometown and we want to celebrate you, too! To show our appreciation for your Awesometown enthusiasm, we’re giving you a chance to win some awesome prizes*, including a $50 gift card from Panera Bread, a family four-pack of tickets to see an LA Galaxy game or a family four-pack of tickets to see the Chivas Soccer Club play at The Home Depot Center, just for checking into our events on foursquare.
August 28–A surprise Awesometown event you won’t want to miss!
Once you have reached the minimum number of check-ins, simply bring hard-copy proof of dates and locations of “check-in” to the New Home Showplace and you’ll be entered to win. (Printed history from your Foursquare account will be accepted.)
* Must be 18 years or older, U.S. resident to participate. Newhall Land employees and affiliates are not eligible. Winners must present suitable identification to confirm eligibility. See official rules at Valencia.com.
**Check-in locations will be called “Awesometown.”
Fridays in Valencia are always something to look forward to (especially during the summer), but this Friday Awesometown is serving up something extra special. Straight from his nightly talk show on KFI AM radio, Tim Conway, Jr. will be making his first live appearance at Awesometown’s Summer Celebration! This will be his first in a series of six appearances at this summer’s Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series.
Known for his thoughtful and logical opinions on today’s most entertaining topics, Conway’s down-to-earth take on life and his willingness to laugh at current events make this Los Angeles-born host a favorite among listeners and make his appearance this Friday such a highly anticipated event.
Be sure to visit the KFI AM radio booth and say “hi” to Tim Conway Jr., right next to the Awesometown booth where you can enter to win cool prizes.
Don’t forget about the rest of Awesometown’s Summer Celebration! This includes the Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series every Friday night, where you can experience great music, enjoy delicious food and beverages, enter to win awesome prizes and receive a voucher redeemable at the New Home Showplace for a special gift. We also have several fun Saturdays coming up, with our Canines and Coffee event on July 31st, a movie in the park on August 14th and a surprise event planned for August 28th that you won’t want to miss.
There’s so much to celebrate in Awesometown this summer—don’t miss out on being part of the Celebration.
As we’ve already mentioned, we’re having a Movie in the Park on Saturday August 14, but what we haven’t mentioned is that we’re letting you pick the movie!
There are two movies to choose from:
• Up
• Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
To vote, just visit our facebook page hereand post your choice.
Whichever movie gets the most votes by Wednesday, July 21 wins!
This Saturday, it’s time to put on your walkin’ shoes and join us on a Paseo Discovery Walk through Awesometown! The outing will begin at 9:30 am next to the New Home Showplace at West Creek, [south of Copper Hill Drive at 28723 North Calle De La Paz Drive, Valencia, CA] adjacent to Terry Miller Park.
There’s a lot to be excited about. Not only will we be serving healthy drinks and refreshments, but the walk will also be lead by fitness trainer Jeff Bomberger. Jeff has been a certified personal fitness trainer since 2005, has his own in-home workout DVD, titled Body Basics, and has been featured on NBC’s Wake up World segment.
So come on out and enjoy some good company and great exercise!
See you there!
Click here to take a look at what’s going on for the rest of the Summer Celebration!
The Summer Celebration in Awesometown is kicking off and there’s a lot of fun in store. With so much to do, it can be easy to miss out, so here’s our easy-to-use guide to help you get the most out of it! Full Guide after the jump.
Living in Valencia certainly has its perks. For one, you get to tell people that you live in Awesometown (hooray!), plus there are a ton of fun activities for Valencia residents. Take ‘The Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series’ for example. Already in it’s fourth week, the celebration has featured the musical styling of Finis Tasby, Tom Nolan, and the Lori Andrews JazHarp Quartet. Check out this video from a few weeks ago:
Lucky for us, this Friday is no different, if good music and good neighbors sounds like your idea of a night on the town, mark your calendars for Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps. Teresa James is a crowd favorite whose fans include the likes of Bonnie Raitt. If you’d like to hear her music before the show, visit her on Myspace.
Here’s what the rest of the summer looks like:
July 9- Jeff Jenson Band
July 16- Doña Oxford
July 23- Jim Gibson
July 30- Lightnin’ Willie & the Poorboys
August 6- Reno Jones
August 13- Nelson Adelard
August 20- Delgado Brothers
August 27- Michael John & the Bottom Line
Along with the music will be a variety of interactive programming for the entire family. Everyone can enjoy the variety of delicious refreshments, and adults can enjoy the wine and beer. While you’re there, be sure to stop by our booth and say “hi.”
Shows take place from 7:00 pm until 9:30 pm on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway in Valencia. All shows are free and open to the public.
Meet Valencia resident, Kieran Wong, star of one of the Awesometown Ads!
In addition to his involvement with the Junior Chamber International, Santa Clarita Chapter, as a past president, Kieran has also been the president and founding director of the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund. Both organizations support young adults on a local level. Junior Chamber International is an organization that develops young adults as leaders of their community through the participation and execution of charity events. The Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund was founded by the Santa Clarita Chapter when one of their members, Brenda Mehling, was battling cancer. Brenda’s wish was to help young adults with financial assistance during their battle in an effort to ease the burden. The BMCF continues her mission and legacy with the support of the Santa Clarita community. Junior Chamber International has since established the BMCF as a national project. Local chapters throughout the nation now organize and run the signature fundraiser event, the Fight It! 5K. The Santa Clarita chapter is putting on the 9th annual BMCF Fight It! 5K on May 15th at Central Park.
Kieran is currently a member of the National Hart Foundation board of directors. This organization provides CPR awareness and training to high schools throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. As the foundation grows, it will have a nation-wide reach and impact. He has also served on the board of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce.
In his professional life, Kieran is a Global Account Manager for Haworth, an international office furniture manufacturer. He is responsible for handling corporate accounts with global locations. Haworth, a Michigan based corporation, owns and operates manufacturing sites throughout the world.
Kieran is also active as a triathlete. As a member of the Paseo Club Tri-be, he travels with the triathlon club to races throughout the state.
He and his wife, Stacey, live in Valencia and enjoy all of the amenities of the area. They have a 1-1/2 year old daughter and are looking forward to another addition later in the year.
From chart-topping pop, R&B and rock classics, to traditional Broadway, opera and mariachi to dance and acrobatics to family matinees and evening cabaret —plus a special Opening Night performance by Grammy Award-winning vocalist Michael Bolton — the 2010-11 season at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) at College of the Canyons will include something for everyone.
With more than 53 million albums sold, and numerous Grammy Awards for Best Male Vocalist, Bolton has touched the hearts of legions of fans. Now his 2010 “One World One Love” tour will take the PAC stage by storm Opening Night, Sunday, August 22, as part of the Chancellor’s Choice series. “To land an artist as talented and world renowned as Michael Bolton for our Opening Night performance is a tremendous coup for the PAC, College of the Canyons and all of Santa Clarita,” said Adam Philipson, PAC managing director, “This is a testament to the growth and maturation of the PAC, as well as the tremendous support our patrons have shown for the performing arts.”
Other acts and artists featured in the 2010-11 PAC season include: War, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Vicki Lawrence, San Francisco Opera Grand Opera Cinema, Pilobolus, One Night of Queen, Gloriana, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, “All Shook Up,” “Seussical” and the Peking Acrobats.
The 2010-11 PAC schedule will offer shows spread across six series selections: Chancellor’s Choice, Great Performances, In Motion, Cabaret on Stage, Almost Free Family Series and the all new Broadway at COC series.
The PAC will also host a number of College of the Canyons theatre department and community theatre productions.
Series subscription sales will begin 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 10, while individual tickets for Michael Bolton and all other performances will go on sale 9 a.m., Saturday, July 17.
Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person at the PAC box office.
However, it’s recommended that you plan to purchase your tickets early for Michael Bolton, as this once-in-a lifetime performance will sell out fast.
For more information about the PAC 2010-11 season or to purchase tickets please visit www.canyonsPAC.comor call the PAC box office at (661) 362-5304.
We’ve been really excited to share some of the great entries we’ve received so far for the Awesometown contest. It looks like people are going all out to win one of the five prizes, which include a new Apple iPad!
There have been some spectacular photos, fun short stories and even some adorable videos! Remember that you can enter a submission for each category, so be sure to keep them coming for your best chance to win!
“I once asked a man, where he lived
He told me, a place where the air is clear, the streets are safe
and a smile is worn on each and every face.
Curious, I asked, where could such a place be?
He laughed and with great pride told me, “I live in Valencia.”
I always remember that man’s words, and now as
his neighbor, I happily share his pride.”
“Every Day I wake up in Valencia
I wake to either a Marvelous Monday
for this is a miracle place
or a Terrific Tuesday
for it’s beauty is so powerful,
or a Wonderful Wednesday
cause it is so lovely,
or a Thankful Thursday
cause it is my home,
or a Faithful Friday
cause I faithfully keep coming back,
or a Super Saturday
cause you are able to live here too,
or a Spiritual Sunday
cause it is so peaceful.
Any day I wake up in Valencia. Is a good day.”
Don’t forget, all entries are due by May 14, 2010.
