By Jim Walker
Escape Editor

J.R.'s Comedy Club
27630 The Old Road, Valencia, CA 91355
Phone: (661) 259-2291
Website: www.comedyinvalencia.com
Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10, 9 p.m.: Bobby Collins and Tim Gaither

Canyon Theatre Guild
24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321
Box Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday noon - 7 p.m.
Phone: (661) 799-2702
www.canyontheatre.org
Friday, March 30, 8 p.m.: "Barefoot in the Park" opens

‘Millie' auditions
CTG Studio, next door to the Canyon Theatre Guild theater at 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321
Phone: (661) 799-2702
www.canyontheatre.org
Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: The CTG is holding open auditions for "Thoroughly Modern Millie." Come prepared to sing 16 bars of a Broadway show tune; bring your own accompaniment tracks. There will not be an accompanist provided. Also be prepared for a dance audition. This is a large cast with many featured parts - actors should be able to play 18 and older (there are no roles for children).

Repertory East Playhouse
24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321
Phone: (661) 288-0000
www.repeastplayhouse.org
Friday, March 9, 8 p.m.: Improv with The Society
Friday, March 16, 8 p.m.: "Journey's End" opens

Santa Clarita Performing
Arts Center at College
of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Phone: (661) 362-5304
www.canyonspac.com
March 9, 8 p.m.: Second City
March 14, 7:30 p.m.: Big Band Song and Swing Dance Revue
March 15, 7 p.m.: Symphony of the Canyons

Vino 100
28112 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355
Phone: (661) 294-6886
Website: www.vino100valencia.com
Fridays, March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 6-9 p.m., Wine and Jazz; Listen to the smooth jazz sounds of local artist Harry Orlove, composer, arranger, and accomplished guitarist.
Tuesday, March 20, 6-8 p.m., Black Bag Wine Club Tasting Night; no cost for members; $15/visitors.
Tasty Tuesdays, enjoy a $5 tasting flight with the purchase of a bottle of wine.
Every Friday and Saturday evening, jump start your weekend enjoying fine wines and Vino 100's small plate bar menu; $15 three-flight tasting, $25 five-flight tasting, or order by the glass or by the bottle.

Ukranian Easter egg dying
Golden Oak Adult School, Classroom #3, 23201 Dalbey Drive, Valencia, CA 91355
Phone: (661 253-0583
Website: www.goldenoakadultschool.com
Saturdays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31, noon to 3 p.m.: A series of four classes on Ukrainian-style Easter egg dying. $40 plus $10 lab fee.

Hiking Club Fundraisers
Phone: Diane at (661) 259-2743
Email: zuliebear@aol.com
Saturday, March 10, 7 - 11 p.m.: Community Hiking Club fundraiser. Includes silent auction, refreshments, screening of "127 Hours" and member recognition. Location is: Valencia Summit Clubhouse, 24600 Del Monte Drive, Valencia, CA 91355
Friday, March 30, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Community Hiking Club fundraiser. An evening with Ricky Parish & The Blues Gypsys Band. Food, fun, music. $5 cover charge, does not include food or drinks. Location is: Vincenzo's Pizza, 24504 Lyons Ave., Newhall, CA 91350.