Hey Everybody…
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 here and 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.
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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.com or 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.
Join in the fun and enter today!
Buying a home in California just got easier, but time is running out!
In addition to the California tax credit, buyers can also take advantage of the extended federal tax credit for a limited time. However, these homes must be purchased by April 30, 2010 and closed by June 30, 2010 in order to take advantage of both the state and federal tax credits extension.*
With several homes available to meet both tax credits, the three-bedroom townhomes at Artisan in West Creek are priced from the upper $300,000’s, range from 1,513 to 1,997 square feet and are ideal for the growing family. All Artisan homes come equipped with upgraded appliances, medium stained maple cabinetry, granite countertops with full splash, and walk-in closets with double-sided mirrored doors in master bedroom, in addition to many other designer-selected amenities. Visit the Lennar New Home Showplace at 28723 Calle De La Paz in Valencia open daily with new extended hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. thru Friday 4/30. For further information, call (888) 214-9406 or visit Lennar.com.
The College of the Canyons Fine and Performing Arts Division is inviting the community to spend a weekend browsing the aesthetic achievements of its students and learning more about the college’s broad range of artistic offerings during the 2010 ARTstART Festival May 7-8, on the college’s Valencia campus.
Including students, faculty and staff, the two-day-long festival will offer the community a glimpse inside the daily activities of the Fine and Performing Arts Division, while highlighting students’ work and providing a behind-the-scenes look at the division’s facilities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to roam freely from building to building across campus, to view and experience samplings from the college’s music, dance, theatre, animation, media and entertainment arts (MEA), graphic design and studio arts departments.
Part of the college’s ongoing 40th Anniversary celebration, the ARTstART festival will coincide with the college’s annual POPS! concert, featuring members of the college’s Jazz Ensemble and Lab Jazz Combo bands, and performances by the COC choir and dance departments, as well as the New Works Festival in the Black Box Theater.
The schedule of activities will also include live music, student theatre performances, modern dance presentations, gallery exhibits, interactive lectures, in-class demonstrations, movie screenings from the International Film Festival series and a unique open house and tour of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons (PAC).
As a unique addition to the festival, a selection of Saugus Union School District (SUSD) students from Charles Helmers, North Park and Plum Canyon Elementary Schools will have their work featured in the SUSD Student Art Show running both days of the festival.
The ARTstART Festival will begin at 11 a.m. Friday May 7, and run throughout the day until approximately 9:30 p.m., before continuing from 9 a.m. to approximately 10 p.m., Saturday, May 8.
Highlights of Friday’s events will include:
· Visiting artist lecture from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
· Solo Theatre Show from 1 to 4 p.m.
· PAC Tour from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
· Faculty Artist Concert from 3 to 5 p.m.
· Art Contemporary Los Angeles Presentation from 3 to 4 p.m.
Highlights from Saturday’s lineup of events will include:
· A photo workshop from 9 to 11 a.m.
· COC student orchestra performance from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
· COC painting workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Graphic and Media Design department Open House from 2 to 4 p.m.
· Brad Howe sculpture demo from 3 to 4 p.m.
· Animation department Open House from 3 to 5 p.m.
· Media and Entertainment Arts department Open House from 3 to 5 p.m.
· ‘Elektronica’ music concert from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Valencia, California has been making headlines with its new nickname, Awesometown. Now, we’re giving you the spotlight and asking you to share what you think makes Valencia, California such a great community. Play us a song, share your photos and videos, sketch a little something on a napkin: you name it! With your submission, you’ll be entered to win one of five awesome prizes—it’s that easy! Be sure to tell your friends, family and neighbors to enter, too!
You can win one of these awesome prizes:
The deadline for all entries is May 14, 2010. Enter to win today at www.Valencia.com!
http://www.valencia.com/rules.html
