Theme Weekends 2009
ONGOING EVENTS
Mondays 7-9pm & Wednesdays 1-3pm - Line Dance Lesson: fee $2.00 FL
**Our Recreation Department will be collecting toys at all of our events
for Soledad Canyon Toys for Tots Toy Drive**
January------3rd Rose Parade float viewing tour: Our guide Jack will meet you at Acton’s Vincent Grade
Metrolink Station at 9:00 a.m. He will accompany you on the tour via Metrolink to the City of
Pasadena. Bring your camera and some pocket change for souvenirs and lunch also a coat and
Comfortable shoes.
February-----
Our Recreation Dept. will be collecting toys for our Toys for Tots toy drive.
March---------
Edwards Young Marines Boot Camp:
21st Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL.
April------------
4th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL
11th & 12th Vasquez Rock State Park: Re-enactment event of the crucifixion resurrection of
Jesus Christ. Saturday matinee at 3:00 p.m., Sunday at 5:00 a.m. 10700 W. Escondido Canyon
Road. Agua Dulce, Ca. 91390, 661 269-0840
12th Sunday Service: Non-denominational Service 9:30 A.M., Pastor Edmond Jones at FL. Egg Hunt: Age: 1-5 1 p.m., 6-10 2 p.m., and 11+ 3 p.m. The Edwards Young Marines are
hiding the Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny will be hopping around.
18th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL
May-------------
2nd Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL
5th – 9th Line Dance Rally “Lets Dance 2009”: Our annual line dance rally is schedule this
Weekend with line dance lessons all week long. Come and learn new line dance steps. Application
On www.1000trails.com Soledad site.
16th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL
22nd, 23rd, 24 and 25th Club Blazer Initiation Memorial Day Weekend: We will be
signing up new members for Club Blazer and having an initiation ceremony every day this 
weekend.
For all you folk that might want to know what Club Blazer is all about Club Blazer is geared for our
members between the ages of 3-17. Club Blazer includes team characters like Walker the Wolf, Haley
the Hawk, Harley the Bear, Hoot the Owl, Dray the Dragonfly and Philbert the Squirrel. They are here
to guide us. We are always looking for leaders like you to join us on our journey and promote safety.
Come have a blast with all of the fun stuff we get to do at our resorts. Join Club Blazer and make a
difference.
22nd – 25th Memorial Day Weekend Highlights: Traditionally we re-open our Family Pool
For the summer on this weekend. Also this is the weekend that Recreation Department goes out in full
force with activities for all ages. Our family dances are just one of the many popular events going on
Here at Soledad Canyon. Our Family dances are hosted by The S.O.S. DJ Entertainment. The
Members can enjoy the hammer strike playing basketball, volleyball, miniature golf and pool. Line
Dance lessons for the Electric Slide, Chicken Dance, Y.M.C.A., and Macarena. We plan on a family
Campfire for roasting marshmallows.
25th Memorial Day, Observance Day Ceremony:
• Honor Guest United States Marines Corps: Lt. Cornel Christopher Keane.
• United States Marine Corps Marine Aircraft Group 46 Detachment Bravo.
• USMC Color Guard presentation, 21-gun salute and “Taps”.
• C.O. MAJ. U.S.A.F. (Ret) Conrad R. Hernandez.: H.H.S. CA-944 AFJROTC
• Highland High School Jr. R.O.T.C. (Table of Honor).
• Edwards Young Marines: National pledge and anthem, wreath to Unknown Soldier.
• Santa Clarita Valley Boy Scouts of America “Order of the Arrow” Native American dances.
• Invited Military Branches: Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard.
• Invited Jr. R.O.T.C.: Pete Knight High, Littlerock High, and Antelope Valley High, Lancaster
• High and Desert High Schools. Also invited our Local Scouts and youth groups.
DON'T FORGET!! Mondays 7-9pm & Wednesdays 1-3pm - Line Dance Lesson: fee $2.00 FL
**Our Recreation Department will be collecting toys at all of our events
for Soledad Canyon Toys for Tots Toy Drive**
30th Soledad’s 2nd Annual Toys for Tots 5K Run kick-off:
Come join us for a good cause. Bring a new unwrapped toy or a suggested donation of $5.00 and we
will sign you right up. Invited guest Air Force, Navy, Army, Coast Guard, Marines,
Young Marines and local Jr. R.O.T.C. and Scouts. After the run stay and visit with us and spend a
great afternoon of fun with family and friends at our beautiful preserve. Swimming, basketball, hammer
strike and fishing are just a few of the many events happening here at Soledad also Club Blazer
initiation and marshmallow roast. Recreation Dept. is collecting toys for our Toys for Tots toy drive.
June-----------
6th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL
6th Club Blazer Nature Weekend: Club Blazer leaders offer educational, informative and
Creative ideas to help and improve our planet. We still can plan on having a great time finding
Fun things to do with nature. Club Blazer coloring contest and creative craft contest is planned
For this weekend. Feel free to come up with new ideas you have picked up along your travels. Also
Travels. Nature walks, 5k run/walk, exercise class, Tai Chi class, nature talks, hikes, crafts, dancing
And also feeding the ducks is on our agenda to improve our lives and the lives of everyone and
Everything that lives on our planet. Also Club Blazer initiation and marshmallow roast.
13th Family Vacation Weekend: Soledad is still nice and calm this time of the year. Spend
Some quality time with your kids doing some of their favorite things. Soon they 
will be off to college or
visiting relatives or friends as time passes so fast. You can still go fishing while the kids enjoy
Coloring contests, nature walks, scavenger hunts, bingo, and our always popular kids’craft.The
Teens or young adults can participate in our basketball, volleyball, tennis, and pool or hammer strike
Tournaments. Family nature walks to the pond to feed the ducks is popular. Picnic areas are near
The pool so you can enjoy the music. Family dances are always a great place to have fun and also at
The marshmallow roast.
20th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL
20th Class of 2009 Graduation and Club Blazer Initiation Weekend: Congratulations
Class of 2009! High school, College and University pride is our main goal this weekend. Tournaments
In swimming, 5k run, Hammer Strike, Basketball tournaments are scheduled, so come and represent
You school or Club Blazer and show us what you have learned. Dance with the DJ from S.O.S.
Entertainment on our FL patio. Club Blazer initiation and camp fire for roasting marshmallows.
27th Cowboys and Indians Weekend: Come and enjoy 
some very creative games, nature
Walks and conversation. Get dressed up in your favorite Cowboy or Indian outfit and enter our most
Creative and realistic outfit contest. Family dance with DJ from S.O.S. Entertainment Come and see
A Club Blazer initiation and stay for the family campfire for roasting marshmallows.
July------------
4th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL
4th July Weekend Highlights: Dance the Y.M.C.A., Chicken Dance, Hands up and Hokey
Pokey poolside is always a family treat. The hammer strike will be in full swing 
and that’s just a few of
The activities and tournaments in basketball, horseshoes, and volleyball and pool games.
Don’t forget the great family dance with DJ from S.O.S. Entertainment. Top off the evening with a
Campfire for roasting marshmallows. Club Blazer Initiation Ceremony this weekend.
4th Acton’s Annual 4th of July Parade: Our parade entry will be very patriotic with
Participation of the United States Marine Corps. Marine Aircraft Group, 46 Det. Bravo and the
Edwards Young Marines. Our float entry will have the U.S. Marines and Edwards Young Marines
Posing that famous Marine stand at Iwo Jima. Meet in front of Family Lodge at 7:30 a.m.
4th Fireworks at Palmdale High School Tour: Our annual car caravan to the fireworks
Display start lining up at 4:30 p.m. at F.L.The tour will be lead by Recreation Director Jesus and will
depart at 5:00 p.m. To Palmdale High School. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. the Fireworks start at dusk
Around 9:00 p.m.This event is free and it including parking. Vendors will be selling goods at the
Location for your convenience. 5-minute walk from Palmdale High School is Vallarta Supermarket
(they have hot picnic packages at reasonable prices) or you can bring your own picnic basket.
Sorry No alcoholic 
beverages or pets allowed.
11th Western Weekend: Activities such as hammer strike, crafts, and western games are just a
few of the highlights. Top off the evening with a family campfire for roasting marshmallows also Club
Blazer Initiation Ceremony. Family dance with DJ from S.O.S. Entertainment.
18th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL
18th 50’s Rock ‘n ‘Roll Weekend: Pony tails, crew cuts, poodle skirts, leather and letterman
jackets, penny loafers and bobby socks are just some of the things the kids are wearing when the Tbird
and the Pink Ladies get together. The Bunny Hop and The Twist are just some of the dances you
could dance to. Guys can show off on hammer strike. Club Blazer initiation and a campfire for
roasting marshmallows. Family dance with DJ from S.O.S. Entertainment. 
25th Mardi Gras Weekend: Come out and get your beads, make carnival masks at the craft
class so we can wear it to the dance later that night. Collect beads throughout the day when you are
challenged to various games, dares and fun activities such as the hammer strike, hula hoop and limbo,
all run by our Recreation staff. Family dance with DJ from S.O.S. Entertainment also Club Blazer
initiation and a campfire for roasting marshmallows.
August--------
1st Luau Weekend: Our annual Luau continues to be the most popular event among teens
Because the get to show off their tropical moves in Jesse’s Rec-Crew Dance Review (some dance
Spots are still open) and The Tamali’s (Polynesian Dance troop) with Brandon the fire dancer
Always a favorite. Make your reservation early because this weekend gets busy but fun is sure to be
Had by all. A great family dance with The S.O.S. DJ Entertainment also Club Blazer initiation and a
Campfire for roasting marshmallows.
1st Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL
8th Country Weekend: Old fashion fun and games for all ages is planned for country weekend.
Come down and learn some country line dancing. Enjoy sack races, egg toss, three legged races and
More. Educational nature walks and talks are planned. Family dance with DJ from S.O.S.
Entertainment Club Blazer initiation ceremony and everyone is welcome. Roast marshmallows at
night.
15th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL
15th Pirates Weekend: Pirates have wandered onto Soledad and have buried their treasures
Here. This will be a weekend of treasure hunts and wild games. Club Blazer Members will help us out
With the many activities we have planned for you. A family dance with DJ from S.O.S. Entertainment.
Club Blazer initiation and lots of fun marshmallows roast at night.
22nd Club Blazer Weekend: Country fun and games. Ranger Frank and his animal friends will
inform us on our native country animal life. Club Blazer initiation and a campfire for roasting
marshmallows. Family dance with DJ from S.O.S. Entertainment.
DON'T FORGET!! Mondays 7-9pm & Wednesdays 1-3pm - Line Dance Lesson: fee $2.00 FL
**Our Recreation Department will be collecting toys at all of our events
forSoledad Canyon Toys for Tots Toy Drive**
29th Toys for Tots 5k Run Toy Drive: Run or “Walk the Trails” at Soledad’s newest trails.
Come run/walk for a great cause, all the toys collected stay in our Antelope Valley. Make a difference.
Bring a new unwrapped toy for our toy drive and spend the day at the preserve with family and friends.
The award ceremony and Club Blazer initiation will be held on our Family Lodge Patio right after the
last participant has crossed the finish line. A family dance with DJ from S.O.S. Entertainment and a
marshmallow roast is scheduled that night.
September---------
5th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL.
5th – 7th Labor Day Weekend: Fishing, dancing, crafts and fun times are scheduled. 
Dances,
Adult and teen events in Pool, horseshoe, hammer strike, Basketball and volleyball. Games, contests,
Local attractions don’t forget the fish pond is stocked. Don’t forget we plan to close out the summer
with the DJ from S.O.S. Entertainment. Our last Club Blazer initiation ceremony and
Campfire for 2009.
19th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL
October--------
3rd & 17th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL.
24th Halloween Weekend: Pumpkin carving, costume contests, ages 1-5, 6-12 & 13+. Trick or
Treat around preserve then meet at the FL for the magic show w/ Jonathan the Great and music by
DJ from S.O.S. Entertainment. The US Marines, Edwards Young Marines, A.V.H. “Mix-it-up
Club”, all JR. R.O.T.C. and Scout groups are invited.
November-------
7th & 21st Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL.
26th Members Thanksgiving Dinner: Dinner is always a big event here.
27th - 29th Thanksgiving Marketplace Extravaganza Weekend: This is the weekend
when our Marketplace vendors come to Soledad in full force for our Soledad Canyon’s Christmas
shopping extravaganza.This is our most popular marketplace weekend. If you can’t find it here maybe
they deserve a bag of coal.
**Our Recreation Department will be collecting toys at all of our events
for Soledad Canyon Toys for Tots Toy Drive**
28th Thanksgiving Toys for Tots Toy Drive Celebration: Annual toy drive, multi-culture
folklore show and dance-a-thon.
• United States Marine Corps. Reserve (Toys for Tots)
• MAJ, U.S.A.F. (Ret) Conrad R. Hernandez C.O. to H.H.S. CA-944 AFJROTC
• Highland High School R.O.T.C. (Table of Honor)
• Edwards Young Marines (Dust Devils)
• The McLeod Clan (Irish Folklore Dancers).
• The Tamali’is Fire Dancer Brandon Ae (Polynesian folklore fire dancer).
• Antelope Valley High School’s Mix-it Up Club (Multi-culture Dance Group).
• Boy Scouts of America of Santa Clarita Valley (Order of the Arrow)
US Marine Dance-a-Thon after our presentation.
The S.O.S. DJ Entertainment will keep the tunes going all night. So grab a Marine or your favorite
dance partner.
December--------
5th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL.
**Our Recreation Department will be collecting toys at all of our events
for Soledad Canyon Toys for Tots Toy Drive**
19th Christmas Toys for Tots Toys Drive Celebration: Annual Christmas Toys forTots
Celebration and toy drive. Let’s get together with family and friends and celebrate with us the real
Reason for the season. We have an array of great talent scheduled for you that magical evening.
• Honored Guest Lt Col. Christopher Keane
• The United States Marine Corps. Reserve
• Marine Aircraft group-46 Det. Bravo
• MAJ, U.S.A.F. (Ret) Conrad R. Hernandez C.O. to H.H.S. CA-944 AFJROTC
• Highland High School R.O.T.C. (Table of Honor)
• Young Marines Devil Pups
• The Tamali’is Fire Dancer Brandon Ae (Polynesian Dancer)
• The McLeod Clan (Irish folklore dancers)
• Antelope Valley High School’s “Mix-it-up Club” (Multi-culture dance group)
• Boy Scouts of America of Santa Clarita (Order of the Arrow).
• The S.O.S. DJ Entertainment.
26th Ken and Dorothy: Family Line dancing dance 7:30-10 P.M. FL.
31st New Years Eve Dance: Soledad’s annual New Year Eve Dance is always a great place to
dance the night away and ring in the New Year. The Ray Caster Band is our musical host and one of
the best bands in the high desert. New Years Eve at Soledad is filled with magic and the best in
dance and entertainment. Party favors, champagne, apple cider, 50/50 raffles and balloon drop at
midnight.
January 2010--------
2nd Rose Parade floats viewing tour. Meet Jack our tour guide at the Vincent Grade Metrolink Station. Jack will accompany you and your
family on the tour via Metrolink to the City of Pasadena. Make sure you bring your camera and some
pocket change for souvenirs. Bring a sweater or coat and comfortable walking shoes.
Thousand Trail Soledad Canyon Preserve
Recreation Director
Jesus J. Barreto
srec@1000trails.com
Office (661) 269-7056 Main (661) 269-1740 Fax (661) 269-1723
Soledad Canyon Activities
