Keyboard Galleria Music Center: Play Some Tunes

Fans of Keyboard Galleria Music Center say it’s a primo destination for music lessons, musical instruments, and recording gear. Keyboards, guitars, drums, pianos, brass, strings and woodwinds are all in their inventory. New and used instruments of all price ranges are sold at the store, so you’re assured of a variety items to suit your budget. Recording equipment includes computer hardware, software, monitors, recorders, and audio interfaces.

You can unleash your inner rock star at GigMasterz Rock Skool, and take your musicianship to the next level learning to read charts and music, using state of the art gear, and practing with other musicians. You even get to play in front of a live audience. Private lessons are also an option.

Keyboard Galleria is open Monday through Saturday.

Keyboard Galleria Music Center
21515 Soledad Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-5397
keyboardgalleria.com
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Valley Produce Market: Rare Finds at the Right Price

International flavor abounds at Valley Produce Market, Valencia’s one stop destination for all things gourmet. Everything from ultra-fresh produce to wines and spirits are available at this eclectic market. In addition to the freshest meats and cheeses one can find, Valley Produce also offers an array of hard to find international items. From breads to fruit and vegetables and all that’s in between, every shopper with leave satisfied by the range of items. There is even a deli counter with an array of fine meats perfect for a light lunch or pre dinner snack. Spanning the globe with its top notch merchandise, the prices at Valley Produce are beyond reasonable for the quality of the product. Planning a great home cooked meal has never been as easy, or fun, as it is when visiting Valley Produce Market. There is truly a little something here for everyone.

Valley Produce Market
23975 Newhall Ranch Road
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 254-3900
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Placerita Canyon Nature Center: See the Beauty of California

Placerita Canyon Nature Center is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of civilization and recharge your batteries in the beauty of the natural world. The canyon runs east-west on the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers abundant natural beauty, with oaks, willows and sycamore trees, and a seasonally running stream and waterfall. Bears, coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats, rabbits, bats, squirrels and a variety of birds call the canyon home.

Several hiking trails originate at the nature center. Their programs include a Saturday Nature Walk, Native Live Animal Presentation, a docent-led Bird Walk, and a Wildflower Walk. See their website for schedules of activities. The park is open every day with no admission charge.

The Placerita Canyon Nature Center is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Placerita Canyon Nature Center
19152 Placerita Canyon Road
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 259-7721
http://www.placerita.org/
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Top Out Climbing Gym: Santa Clarita Adventure Sports

Test your mental and physical mettle by getting up close and personal with a climbing wall at Top Out Climbing Gym. The 11,500 square foot gym has climbing options for a variety of skill levels and ages, from children to adults.

The bouldering portion of the facility features a 100 foot steep wall, a 20 foot top out wall, and a 15 foot freestanding boulder, offering a variety of terrain that’s challenging for all levels of climbing experience. Foam landing areas offer safety and protection from injuries. The climbing wall features an auto belay system, which means you can climb safely without a belaying partner. It’s a great place for a family outing, or for a solo climb.

Visit Top Out Climbing Gym's website to learn more!

Top Out Climbing Gym
26332 Ferry Court
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 288-1813
http://www.topoutclimbing.com/
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Final Score: Hearty Sandwiches in Newhall, California

This sports-themed sandwich shop is a favorite for serving up hearty subs loaded with meat, cheese and veggies. The walls are bedecked with photos of California school football teams through the years. Go there to get a great sandwich, made to order and piled high with your favorite ingredients. In fact, these sandwiches are so loaded with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and Italian dressing that they’re known as "boats."

The menu features meatballs and cheese, Italian sausage, hot pastrami, roast beef dip, pastrami dip, and Italian roast beef with sautéed bell peppers. Their signature sandwich is Joe's Philly cheese steak with filet mignon, cheese, mushrooms bell peppers, and onions. Sandwiches come in two sizes.

Located just a short trip from Provence at Valencia in Newhall, California, Final Score is open every day.

Final Score
23754 Lyons Ave.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 254-6557
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Lian’s Sweet Shoppe: Macarons and More in Valencia

Lian’s Sweet Shoppe is where you can satisfy your craving for those delectable French cookies called macarons that people increasingly adore. Many people confuse them with macaroons, the chewy coconut cookies, but they’re different.

Macarons consist of two meringue-based cookies sandwiched around a jam, butter cream or ganache filling. The cookies are light enough to melt in your mouth and come in an array of colorful hues, depending on their individual flavor. Lian’s flavor assortment includes Crème Brulee, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Coffee, Coconut, Vanilla, Green Tea, Lavender, Almond, Hazelnut, Strawberry, Pistachio, Taro, Minty Chocolate and Earl Grey Tea. They’re sold in boxes of six or twelve and can be ordered online and shipped.

Lian's Sweet Shoppe is open every day in Valencia, California.

Lian's Sweet Shoppe
24201 Valencia Boulevad
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 259-9777
www.liansss.com/
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Kale Is King at Robeks Juice

Fruit smoothies and healthy eats are the code words at Robeks Juice, where you can get your body revved up with something pure and delicious. Get the ultimate in vitality with one of this juice bar's freshly squeezed juice combos. Choose from combinations like Evergreen with kale, cucumber, celery, spinach, apple, and lemon; King Kale with kale, cucumber, and carrot; and Crazy Carrot with carrot, beet, celery, and cucumber.

Robeks Juice's coffee drinks are the perfect pick-me-up, blended with coffee, soy milk, non-fat frozen yogurt, and more. Order the Acai Special Bowl and you get a healthy treat with acai, yogurt, banana, and crunchy granola. Greek yogurt smoothies are also on the menu.

Robeks Juice is open daily.

Robeks Juice
26810 The Old Road
Valencia, CA 91381
(661) 259-4712
www.robeks.com
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Pulchella Winery: Unique, Signature Wines

Unique signature wines are the focus of Pulchella Winery. The small operation produces just 1,000 cases of wine each year, and those who enjoy Pulchella's wines say the small batch approach comes through in the taste. Varietals include tempranillo, syrah, tannat, grenache, zinfandel, and reserve blends. The blended wines are bursting with complex flavors and are great for pairing with food, or drinking alone.

Stop by their intimate tasting room in historic old town Newhall to try some of the wines in a fun, relaxing setting. It’s the perfect outing for a date or group activity with friends. Join the Pulchella Winery club and you’ll get six bottles of wine twice annually, plus you get 20% off all wines purchased and free tastings in their wine room.

Located in Newhall, California, Pulchella Winery is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Pulchella Winery
24261 Main St.
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 799-9463
pulchellawinery.com

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Runner’s Lane: Running Gear in Santa Clarita

Jog on over to Runner’s Lane to outfit yourself with high quality running gear. It’s a favorite spot for runners of all stripes to get the perfect shoe for their particular running style.

The store’s owner and staff are all runners, so they they’re expert at ensuring you have the proper shoe and right fit. Their four-step process uses the Gaitview Video Stride Analysis to hook you up with the perfect fit that takes into account your own unique foot placement. Women’s and men’s apparel is also part of what they do, so you can always stay cool, dry or warm, depending on the weather. Running gear stocked at the store includes visibility vests, hats, arm warmers, timepieces, performance socks, packs, lights, reflective shoelaces, and sunglasses.

Runner's Lane is open every day in Santa Clarita, California.

Runner's Lane
22959 Soledad Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 260-3368
http://runnerslane.com/
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Stough Canyon Nature Center: Great Vistas near Burbank

Burnbank's Stough Canyon Nature Center offers a day of challenging fun for the whole family. With many great trails and features of the park, this amazing landscape offers a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of city living — all in a spot that's just a short distance from Provence at Valencia.

In the Nature Center itself, visitors can learn about the region's history along with the natural habitat through the numerous exhibits, a library devoted to the study of the region, as well as workshops and day trips. Active park goers will enjoy the many challenging trails and hiking paths interspersed throughout the park. Biking is also available on select roads, and many paths offer a spectacular view of San Fernando Valley. Between the great activities, the learning experiences, and the majestic views, you're likely to find something to love about Stough Canyon.

Stough Canyon Nature Center
2300 Walnut Avenue
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 238-5440
http://www.lamountains.com/parks.asp?parkid=646
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