Dates to Watch

Thursday, November 16

Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency

What: Regular meeting of the Board of Directors. “Public record related to the public session agenda that are distributed to the Governing Board less than 72 hours before a regular meeting, may be inspected by the public at 25210 Anza Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).” When: 8:30 a.m. Where: 25210 Anza Dr., Santa

Clarita

More info: www.scvschoolnutrition.org Newcomers and Friends “Coffee Corner” What: A social club open to all women in the Santa Clarita Valley who are new to the area or would like to meet new friends. Now in their 32nd year with 201 members. Learn about our club at “Coffee Corner.” Enjoy monthly luncheons, activities, and trips.

When: Every third Thursday,

10 a.m.

Where: Call for location at a local restaurant.

More info: Call 661-259-0666, 661-299-1834 or 661-2548796. Visit www.ncandf.com. Festival of Trees, Thursday through Saturday What: Fundraiser benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita. Please visit website for all events, times and parking information. Free shuttle from Mission Valley Bank on Carl Boyer Drive in Canyon Country. No onsite parking available. Friday & Saturday evening events require additional tickets.

When: Thu, 6-9 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: The Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita Cost: $6-$3 More info: http://www.scvbgc. org/santa-visits-festival/ Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group What: Alzheimer’s support group for caregivers, family, and friends assisting patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

When: 3rd Thursday of each month. 6:30-8 p.m.,

Where: Oakmont of Santa Clarita, 28650 Newhall Ranch Rd., Valencia Cost: Free More info: Before attending please contact Debbie DiCorrado for info at 661-993-2004 or dicorrado3@att.net. West Ranch High School Presents: Loving Lives, Wed - Fri

What: The West Ranch High School Theatre Department presents “Loving Lives,” a comedy by Alan Haehnel. It’s 1948, it’s the dead of winter, and it’s time for “Loving Lives,” a radio soap opera on its last legs. A pompous romantic lead, an incapacitated announcer, an obnoxious kazoo-tooting child star, and multiple off-the-air seductions all contribute to the hilarious demise of the radio show.

When: Wednesday through Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: West Ranch High School, 26255 Valencia Blvd., Stevenson Ranch Cost: $8-$5

More info: Please visit www. westranchtheatre.com Valencia California Family History Center classes What: The Valencia California Family History Center holds courses to help the community discover, preserve and share family histories.

When: First and third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m.

Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 24443 McBean Parkway, Valencia 91355

Cost: Free More info: The center is also open daily. Hours vary. Contact 661-259-1347. Santa Clarita Sierra Club General Meeting and Special Presentation. What: Learn about forest and fire ecology from our guest speaker, Chad Hanson. Mr. Hanson is the director and principal ecologist at the John Muir Project. He has done extensive research on the subject and will offer insights and interpretations on his findings. Light refreshments will be served.

NOTE: Please, park ONLY in the lower parking lot on the north side of the church. Enter through the gate, and walk up the steps to the upstairs lounge. When: 7:30 -9 p.m. Where: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 24901 Orchard Village Rd., Santa Clarita

More info: Sandra Cattell (Chair), 661-259-0433

Friday, November 17

Care Health for Your Fair Heart Community What: health This free screenings, event will courtesy include of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Height and Weight Analysis, Body Composition Analysis, Oxygen Saturation, Flu Shots, and Carbon Monoxide Measurement, Cholesterol Test, Glucose Test, Healthy Nutrition and Diet Tips. When: 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Where: Canyon Country Community Center, 18792 Flying Tiger Drive, Canyon Country

Cost: Free More info: 661-290-2266 Startup Weekend SCV 2017, Fri, Sat & Sun What: Startup Weekend SCV is a unique opportunity for developers, designers, and business people to team up and build a startup in just 54 hours! This event that happens all over the world can help you get from zero to a new company by Sunday night! Weekend activities include rapid-fire startup pitches, prototype building, customer development, coaching and feedback by local mentors, a keynote speaker, concluding with a Shark Tank-style judging session.

When: Fri, Sat & Sun 8 a.m.- 6

p.m.

Where: College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia

More info: http://startupweekendscv.com/contact-us/ Santa Clarita Veteran Services Meeting What: This is a place for veterans to obtain information and services to make life more fulfilling.

When: 11:30 a.m. 3rd Friday of the month

Where: University Center, Room 301, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia

Cost: Free More info: scv-vets.org PAC Performance: Kill Me, Deadly, Fri, Sat & Sun

What: Charlie Nickels has a hard life as a gumshoe in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, and things are only made harder by the murder of a client and the theft of her 300-karat diamond. With the help of his wisecracking secretary, Ida, Charlie seeks out the many suspects: smarmy bookworm Clive, equestrian beauty Veronica, snooty butler Wilson, sensitive muscle Louie, and mob boss Bugsy Siegel. At the center of the case is femme fatale Mona, a nightclub singer who captures Charlie’s affections – and suspicions.

When: Fri & Sat, 8 p.m. Sun, 2

p.m.

Where: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia Cost: $6-$12

More info: http://www3.canyons. edu/Offices/PIO/CanyonsPAC/ theatre111017.html AARP Smart Driver Safety Program, Fri & Sat What: AARP Smart Driver Safety Program which may qualify participants 50 and over for a discount from your insurance company.

When: Fri, 1-5 p.m., Sat, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Where: SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street, Newhall

Cost: AARP Members - $15, Non-members $20. Cash or check, no credit cards.

More info: 661-259-9444

Saturday, November 18

Santa Clarita Republican Women Federation Breakfast Meeting

What: Santa Clarita Republican Women Federation Luncheon Meeting.

When: 9:15 a.m. meet & Greet, 9:30 a.m. meeting and Breakfast, 3rd Sat (Jan/Mar/May/Jul/Sep/ Nov)

Where: Tournament Players Club (TPC), 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia

More info: For cost and other questions please call 661-3471015. Reservations are required. November is National Adoption Month What: Discover if you have the willingness, ability and resources to take on the challenge of helping a child in need at this monthly information meeting. When: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: University Center at COC, Room 222, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia

Cost: Free More info: To R.S.V.P. or for more information, please call 661-208-4212, email us at RFrecruitment@all4kids.org or visit us at https://www.all4kids. org/program/foster-care/. Relay Holiday Boutique for the American Cancer Society

What: Join us for our Annual Relay Holiday Boutique featuring Hand-crafted Cards, Tags, Journals & Signs, Sea-glass Jewelry, Fleece Blankets & Quilts, Holiday & Home Décor, Christmas Ornaments, Handcrafted Woodwork, Hand-made Kitchen Towels & Aprons, Baby Couture, High Fashion Clothing, Scarves, Hats & Jewelry, Jamberry Nail Wraps, Pampered Chef, Younique Makeup, Homemade Jams, Jellies & Breads, Thirty-one Bags & Totes, Toys and much more! When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita Cost: Free to attend

More info: Kathleen@SCVRelay.org, 661-755-4468 City of Santa Clarita Fine Craft Art Show, Sat & Sun What: This free, outdoor event includes one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts, including jewelry, painting, pottery, woodwork and other items perfect for the upcoming holiday season.

When: Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: Old Orchard Park, 25023 Avenida Rotella, Santa Clarita

Cost: Free More info: Art Coordinator Katherine Cooksey at 661-250-3777. Romance Writers of Santa Clarita What: With only 15 members, our meetings are informal and casual. Normally, we have a bestselling author or someone discussing the craft of writing. These meeting are designed for both published and unpublished authors.

When: 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Where: Newhall Library, second floor in the Heritage Room. 24500 Main Street, Newhall

Cost: First meeting is free. Thereafter there is a $5 charge

More info: www.santaclaritarwa.com Brittany Foundation Dog Adoption What: The Brittany Foundation Sanctuary & Dog Rescue will bring some of our large & small dogs to the PetSmart National Adoption Weekend event in Stevenson Ranch. Additional dogs from our ranch can be viewed at our website. The Brittany Foundation will be at PetSmart every third Saturday of the month with more dogs that need Forever Homes. Please Adopt, Don’t Shop! When: 12-3 p.m. Where: PetSmart, 24965 Pico Canyon Rd., Stevenson Ranch

More info: Nancy Anderson, 661-713-5240, Gwen Romani, 661-257-9355; brittanyfoundationonline.org. Home Movie Day Event What: The public is invited to bring their 8mm or Super 8mm home movies shot on film to the 16th Annual Home Movie Day. Fun for the whole family. When: 2-4 p.m. Where: Valencia Public Library Community Room, 23743 Valencia Blvd., Valencia Archivists will be on hand with film projectors so that attendees may screen their films. They will offer professional advice about the condition of the films, share

tips for preserving, digitizing and sharing their archive this holiday season. Cost: Free More info email rhonda@ pro8mm.com Sip N Shop and Light Up Main Street

What: Sip N’ Shop is an event for residents that not only provides a fun and friendly shopping atmosphere, but also the opportunity to connect with local business owners in Santa Clarita. Visit participating businesses in Old Town Newhall to enjoy great discounts on shopping. Shoppers will also be able to enjoy appetizers, wine and non-alcoholic beverages at this free event. Make a day out of it and stick around for Light Up Main Street, which will begin at 6 p.m. at the Old Town Library, 24500 Main Street, Newhall

When: 2-6 p.m. Tree lighting at

7 p.m.

Where: Old Town Main Street, Newhall

Cost: Free More info: OldTownNewhall.

com Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 50th Anniversary Commemorative Dinner What: The community is invited to a special commemorative dinner honoring the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379’s fifty (50) years of service to our community. Meet five charter members who have provided a background on the history of the lodge for a video. The video and a commemorative book will be available at the dinner. When: 5 p.m. Where: Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379, 17766 Sierra Hwy., Santa Clarita

Cost: $25 More info: RSVP to the Lodge Office at 661-251-1500 by November 15th

Sunday, November 19

Santa Clarita Sierra Club Mayor’s Family Hike What: The Santa Clarita Sierra Club will host Mayor Cameron Smyth on the first ever “MAYOR’S FAMILY HIKE”. We will be walking along the Santa Clara River, discussing the challenges of urban development while protecting our life-giving, last free-flowing river. Wheelchair and stroller accessible, this will be an easy 2-3 mile, relatively flat hike. Park at the north end closest to the river behind McDonalds. Bring water and a snack. Rain cancels. When: 9 a.m. (approx. 1.5 - 2 hours long)

Where: Promenade Shopping Center at the corner of McBean Parkway and Magic Mountain Parkway.

Cost: Free More info: Sandra Cattell, 661-714-2850 Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 355 What: Monthly Meeting. Serving Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley and antelope Valley. When: Every 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m. Where: Sizzler Restaurant, 19013 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita

More info: vva-355.org GO Jazz Big Band Presents

1917: The Year that Changed the Course of Jazz History

What: The GO Jazz Big Band invites you to join us as we look at 1917: The Year that Changed the Course of Jazz History. You’ll hear a live rendition the very earliest commercial jazz recording form 1917, Livery Stable Blues, by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band—but you’ll also hear music from Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Buddy Rich, and other giants of American music, all born in the watershed year 1917. When: 3-5 p.m. Where: West Ranch High School Theater 26255 W. Valencia Blvd., Stevenson Ranch

Cost: $10 general, $5 seniors. Students free. Tickets purchased at door

More info: Brian Leff, 661-2221220, gojazzbigband@gmail. com

Monday, November 20

Red Cross Blood Drive

What: To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood. org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 27710 The Old Road, Valencia

More info: Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. Pastel over Watercolor Demo at Barnes & Noble What: SCAA meeting featuring artist David Wolfram who will demonstrate pastel-over-watercolor.

When: 6:30 p.m., arrive early. Standing room only by 6:30 p.m.

Where: Barnes and Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Valencia

Cost: Free More info: www.SantaClaritaArtists.org Santa Clarita Valley Young Democrats Meeting What: Come join local young democrats for a monthly meeting to exchange ideas, meet new individuals, and have fun! When: 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Round Table Pizza, 23254 Lyons Ave., Newhall

Cost: Free More info: https://www.facebook.com/scvyoungdemocrats/

Tuesday, November 21

VIA Luncheon and Panel Discussion

What: VIA is pleased to feature a panel discussion and presentation on film and entertainment in the Santa Clarita Valley. Panelists include Jason Crawford, City of Santa Clarita, Monica Harrison of L.A. Film Locations and Steve Sligh of Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch will be presenting. When: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Where: Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Rd., Valencia

Cost: $45 members, $65 nonmembers. Please RSVP no later than November 16.

More info: 661-294-8088 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Group What: Focused on the family that needs support, education and resources.

When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Department of Mental Health, 23501 Cinema Dr., Santa Clarita

Cost: Free More info: 818-371-9381

Wednesday, November 22

Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 locations What: To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood. org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

When: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, 23845 McBean Pkwy., Valencia and 2-7 p.m. at Santa Clarita Old West Masonic Lodge, 19310 Avenue of the Oaks, Santa Clarita.

More info: Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. Breastfeeding Support Group

What: This group is for any moms who are nursing their baby and have questions, concerns, need support or just want the comfort of meeting new mothers to share this journey with. Whether you’re having latch issues, concerns about weight or questions about pumping, or wanting to wean, this group is for you. When: 10-11 a.m. Where: Pure Births 25880 Tournament Rd, Ste 109, Valencia

Cost: Free ($10 suggested donation)

More info: 661-505-8370, purebirths.com PFLAG Meeting What: Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. A support group for parents, allies, and our LGBTQ community as they deal with the coming out process, safety issues, and other matters of importance to all.

When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m.

Where: St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 24901 Orchard Village Rd, Valencia.

Cost: Free More info: Jennifer 661-2542177 or pflagscv@gmail.com