Today in the SCV
Human Rights Watch Student Task Force
What: Open forum event discussing propositions 57, 62, and 66. When: 7 p.m. Where: St. Clare Church, 19606 Calla Way, Santa Clarita
Cost: Free More info: hrwstf. aabergel@gmail.com
Newhall School District 2016 Parent Summit
What: Parents learn about programs the district is implementing. Covers new mathematics materials, science under the Next Generation Science Standards, the NSD Coherent Writing Program, art and music instruction and current physical education. When: 6 p.m. Where: Wiley Canyon Elementary School, 24240 La Glorita Cir., Santa Clarita
Cost: Free, includes a box dinner. Childcare and transportation will be provided.
More info: Please call Wendy Stimson at 661291-4163 or wstimson@newhall.k12.ca.us.
Association of Publishers for Special Sales meeting
What: Linda Olson, speaker trainer, story coach and author will be the guest speaker. When: 7 p.m. Where: Fountain Glen Community Center, 23941 Decoro Drive., Valencia
More info: Willa Robinson, 661513-0308 or 661-621-4419 or willa@ knowledgepowerinc.com.
Red Cross Blood Drive
What: Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
When: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia
Cost: Free More info: Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.
City Council meeting
What: The five-member Santa Clarita City Council holds its regular meeting. When: 6 p.m. Where: City Hall, City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia
Cost: Free
More info: Members of the public may address the Council on the topic of their choice. Speaker cards must be completed and turned in before public participation begins, and there is a three-minute time limit per person. City Council meeting agendas are posted on the city’s website on the Thursday before a meeting.