Community Calendar

Canyon Theatre Guild presents ‘Mamma Mia’

Sept. 18 to Oct. 30 Canyon Theatre Playhouse, 24242 Main Street, Newhall

The smash musical comedy hit, “Mamma Mia,” is coming to the Santa Clarita Valley. One of the most popular hits on Broadway, “Mamma Mia” ran for an amazing 14 years with over 5,000 performances. The fun didn’t stop there, as it went on to run in Las Vegas to the delight of an additional 2 million fans. The story is about a young woman who does not know who her dad is, but wants someone to walk her down the aisle, so she invites three people who she thinks may be her father without telling her mom. Complications and comedy ensue. Fans of the magical musical group, ABBA, will have the opportunity to relive all of their greatest hits. The show is rated PG. More info: 667-799-2702 or canyontheatre.org

“Follow Your Art” Exhibit

Oct. 4 to Dec. 3

First Floor Gallery of Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard

The city of Santa Clarita welcomes the newest art exhibit, “Follow Your Art,” which will be displayed at City Hall from Oct. 4 through Dec. 3. As technology has strayed away from the use of maps, artists have found exciting ways to keep the beauty and inspiration of maps alive. “Follow Your Art” showcases the use of a physical map to create original artwork ranging from large portraits to small collages and threedimensional pieces. The group show consists of 17 talented artists and 40 one-of-a-kind pieces of art. More info: bit. ly/3ARAjrG

Salvation Army’s Pedal Home: Bike and Helmet Drive

9 a.m.

18-29

to 2 p.m. Oct.

Salvation Army, 22935 Lyons Avenue, Newhall

Help those in need get where they need to go by donating a bicycle and/or helmet to the Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps. The bike and helmet drive will kick off on Oct. 18 and go until October 29. Donations can be dropped off at the Salvation Army offices on October 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, and 28. Bicycles should be in good condition and any size is welcome. Once the bicycles are donated, they will be checked out and tuned up so they are ready for their new owner. The bicycles will then be donated to members of the Santa Clarita community. More info: scvsalvationarmy. org

Coffee with a Cop

8:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 20

Starbucks, 25900 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch

Save the date for our next “Coffee With a Cop.” Join us for coffee, ask us questions, share your concerns and get to know your zone deputies over coffee on #NationalCoffeeWithACopDay. More info: 661-255-1121

Scarecrow Alley at the city of Santa Clarita’s Harvest Festival SENSES Block Party

7-10 p.m. Oct. 21

Old Town Newhall, Main Street, Newhall

Carve out some fun at the Harvest Festival SENSES Block Party. Stroll down Scarecrow Alley or enter the community scarecrow contest yourself for a chance to win fa-boo-lous prizes. Pumpkin spice things up with a game of pumpkin bowling and sip on a cider from the on-street bar hosted by The Old Town Junction, with music by Tina Michelle & The Rhinestone Cowboys. More info: oldtownnewhall.com/ SENSES-Block-Party or 661-250-3787

Santa Clarita Public Library’s “Trail Tales

9:30 a.m. Oct. 21 Duane R. Harte Park, 26401 Riverrock Way

Ready for a physical and literary adventure? The Santa Clarita Public Library has launched “Trail Tales” where visitors to the park will have the opportunity to enjoy a short story as they stroll along the paseo. “Trail Tales” features 11 podiums along the River Village Park Trail at Duane R. Harte Park, with pages of a short story displayed on each podium. The first featured story stars our city mascot, Sammy

Clarita, in the book “Sammy Stories Volume 2: Sammy Gets to Work.” The library hopes to promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle and literary exploration with this new park opportunity. More info: santaclaritalibrary.com

Children’s Bureau Virtual Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

4-5 p.m. Oct. 21 Virtual Children’s Bureau is offering virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption. A live Zoom orientation is hosted monthly by a Children’s Bureau team member and a foster parent. For those who want to learn at their own pace about becoming a foster and/or fost-adopt parent, a PowerPoint orientation is available. More info: rfrecruitment@all4kids. org or 661-289-4231

Soroptimist International presents ‘Wanderlust: 18th Annual Bras for a Cause’

5-8 p.m. Oct. 23

Hyatt Regency Valency, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia

The women of Soroptimist International of Valencia present their annual breast cancer awareness fundraiser, “Bras for a Cause.” The event, titled “Wanderlust,” will support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Now in its 18th year, the fundraiser features handdecorated themed bras created by members, paired with live auction baskets. Keeping with the theme “Wanderlust,” the bras and their accompanying live baskets will represent different countries from around the world. Silent auction baskets will also be available. More info: sivalencia.org/ bras-for-a-cause or email BFAC@SIValencia.org

Ninth annual Valencia High School Field Tournament

3:30-9 p.m. Oct. 23 Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Drive, Valencia

The Valencia High School marching band will host its annual battle of the bands event. Various marching bands and color guard teams from high school across Southern California will come and compete to see which teams are the best performers. More info: fieldshow.prideofthevikings. org

Push Skate School’s Halloween Game of S.K.A.T.E.

4-9 p.m. Oct. 23

Santa Clarita Skate Park, 20840 Centre Pointe Parkway

Bring the family and friends of all ages join us for a Game of S.K.A.T.E., with food trucks, live band, games, activities, prizes and giveaways. Make sure to come in costume. Trick or treaters are welcome. More info: bit. ly/3aPMp9o

VFW Auxiliary 6885’s Thanksgiving Fundraiser

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 23, 24, Nov. 6, 7, 14

VFW Auxiliary 6885, 16208 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 6885 is hosting a Thanksgiving fundraiser for the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Services Collaborative, collecting canned goods and non-perishable foods. More info: To donate turkeys and hams, call or text Wendy at 661-510-8937

Newhall Holiday Marketplace

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 23 Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market Street, Newhall

The Newhall Holiday Marketplace is coming to you on Saturday. Come browse the amazing selection of goods offered by local artisans and crafters. Great chance to start your holiday shopping at a family-friendly event. More info: bit. ly/3ohod7C, 661-6075153 or newhallholidaymarketplace@gmail.com

First Presbyterian Church Halloween Trunk or Treat

3-5 p.m. Oct. 23

First Presbyterian Church, 24317 Newhall Avenue, Newhall

First Presbyterian’s Halloween Trunk or Treat is back and as big as ever. The church will hold its first in-person Trunk or Treat party post covid with great decorated cars and lots of candy to hand out. Children this year will be able to go treating around all the cars and play games. More info: 661-259-0555

CBS Film Series presents ‘Aulcie’

2 p.m. Oct. 24 Congregation Beth Shalom, 21430 Centre Pointe Parkway

As the weather gets cooler, we are bringing the CBS Film Series back indoors. After having a nice Sunday brunch or lunch, come on over for a movie and dessert to round out the day. We’re looking forward to seeing you for this outstanding film to celebrate our first indoor screening in over 1 1/2 years. More info: cbsfilmseries@gmail. com or 661-254-2411

SCV Charity Chili Cook-off

6 p.m. Oct. 28 (VIP access 5:30 p.m.)

Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia

The eighth annual SCV Charity Chili Cook-off has been rescheduled, with a fall Halloween theme. Forty amateur chefs are sweating it out in the kitchen, preparing to compete. People’s Choice and Judges Choice prizes will be awarded to the top three chilis in each category and a best Halloween costume prize. More info: scvcharitychilicookoff.com or call Nicole at 661-816-4234 or Steve at 310-800-3064

Canyon Country Community Center Grand Opening

10 a.m. - noon Oct. 30 Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway

Join the city of Santa Clarita to celebrate the grand opening of the new Canyon Country Community Center. More info: 661-259-2489

Pat Allen’s Celebration of Life Ceremony

2-4 p.m. Oct. 30

Boys & Girls Club’s James T. Ventress Clubhouse, 24909 Newhall Ave., Newhall

Santa Clarita resident Pat Allen, previous Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year and local community activist, died. Her celebration of life ceremony is being held at the Boys & Girls Club, where she volunteered much of her time over the years.

Outlets at Tejon presents Cinema Under the Stars: Halloween Edition

4-8:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Outlets at Tejon, 5701 Tejon Parkway, Arvin

The Outlets at Tejon’s annual Halloween event – Cinema Under the Stars – returns with trick-ortreating stations throughout the Outlets, followed by a drive-in movie. To embrace the Halloween spirit, costumes are encouraged for all ages. Come hungry, as several local food trucks including Pita Paradise, Get it Twisted and Gonzalez Tacos will be on-site selling fan favorites to enjoy before or during the movie. More info: tejonranch. com

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

11:30 p.m. Oct. 29-31 The MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall

The cult classic film, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” is set to return to The MAIN Theatre in Newhall on Halloween weekend, with attendees invited to dress in costume for the show, and prop bags set to be available for purchase for $5 on the night of the screening. Please note that this film has been rated R. Tickets are $10 for presale and $15 on the day of screening. More info: bit. ly/3hi17JM

Finish the Ride and Finish the Run — Halloween

7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 31 Valencia Heritage Park, 24155 Newhall Ranch Road

There is a reason why Santa Clarita is known as the Southern California hub of cycling -- scores of great bike paths snake through this wide-open and scenic valley. Join hundreds of your fellow cyclists along the scenic San Fransciquito Bike Path and beyond as well as riding the beautiful Santa Clara River Path. For those who want a serious ride, take on our Metric Century which travels up to Acton by the world-famous Vasquez Rocks. This year, we have added a 5K and a 10K you can run or walk. To throw in an extra twist, since it is Halloween, we are encouraging you to get in costume, so get creative, and come dressed in your spooky best. Awards will be given for the best costumes. (Costumes encouraged but not required for participation). More info: bit.ly/3mIRg1w

DCFS Santa Clarita & LoveSCV’s Thanksgiving Food Drive

Nov. 1-13

DCFS Santa Clarita, 28490 Avenue Stanford, Suite 100, Valenica

Partner with DCFS this Thanksgiving to provide 300 Thanksgiving meals for foster youth and families in need, with meals set to be distributed Nov. 16. More info: tinyurl.com/ DCFSThanksgiving

2021 city of Santa Clarita State of the City

3 p.m. Nov. 4

Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway

Mayor Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste, Councilmember Jason Gibbs, Councilwoman Marsha McLean and Councilmember Cameron Smyth cordially invite you to the 2021 State of the City Luncheon. Each guest will receive fresh snacks during the program, a special commemorative gift, appetizers and drinks. More info: 661-255-4939

VIA’s BASH

7-9 p.m. Nov. 5

Hyatt Regency Valency, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia

Join the Valley Industry Association for an evening at the Ruby Ball as it celebrates 40 years. Cocktail hour begins at 7 p.m. with dinner and the program to follow at 8 p.m. Black tie optional. More info: via.org/ via-bash

SCAA third annual Art Classic Live Event

Noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 6 Valencia Mercedes Benz, 23355 Valencia Boulevard

The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s 2021 Art Classic returns with free admission. Public viewing will be from noon to 4 p.m. with the Awards Ceremony starting at 4 p.m. Almost 90 pieces of artwork will be on display, featuring 46 of the SCAA’s members. The awards ceremony will include the Santa Clarita ‘Art in Excellence’ award with dignitaries from the city presenting. There will also be a raffle to raise money for the SCAA”s high school scholarship fund. Light refreshments will be served. More info: santaclaritaartist.org

Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to Patriots

4 p.m. Nov. 10

Bella Vida SCV Senior Center, 27180 Golden Valley Road

Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, to honor the SCV’s veterans every year and to highlight different individuals each year who have not only served the country, but the local business community as well. More info: hello@scvchamber. com or scvchamber.com

Castaic High Cheer Booster’s inaugural Bike and Car Show

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13 Castaic High School parking lot, 31757 Valley Creek Road, Castaic

Come join the Castaic Cheer Team to celebrate their first annual Bike and Car Show, with raffles, food, awards, music and vendors — with the possibility of a celebrity visit. All makes, models, years welcome. Admission free. More info: castaiccoyotecheer.com/ fundraising