Community Calendar
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‘Southern Fried Funeral’ at CTG
Remaining shows 2 p.m. Oct. 2, 8, 16, 22 and 30; 8 p.m. Oct. 1, 15, 21 and 29
Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall The fun family comedy Southern Fried Funeral runs every weekend until its scheduled closing on Oct. 30. Funerals bring out the worst, the best, and the funniest in people, and the Frye family is no exception. It’s a big-hearted comedy about family — Southern-style. Tickets ($15 students, $17 juniors/seniors, $19 adults) can be reserved online at canyontheatre.org or by calling the box office at 661-799-2702.
Grace Theatre Presents, ‘Fools’
7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 and 14-15; 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9 and 16 Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita
Grace Baptist Church’s theater company, Grace Theatre, is scheduled to perform Neil Simon’s play, “Fools,” described by the company as a “hilarious tale of a village under an ancient curse of foolishness and the eager new teacher who falls under the charming spell of his student and her quaint little town.” Tickets $15 for adults, and $10 for students 18 years and under, and are available at www.gracebaptist. org/theatre.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Santa Clarita Valley
8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 8
Bridgeport Park, 23521 Bridgeport Lane, Santa Clarita
Family-friendly fun event with food, vendors and special guests for the kids. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will raise awareness and funds to further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. To register, donate or obtain more information visit Act.alz.org/scv.
Valencia High Medical Science Academy Free Heart Screenings
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Valencia High School (gymnasium), 27801 Dickason Drive, Valencia
The Valencia High School Medical Science Academy has once again partnered with the Saving Hearts Foundation to host a free heart screening event for all youth ages 12-24. Saving Hearts Foundation is on a mission to prevent sudden cardiac arrest through awareness, education and action. The screening includes an ECG, and if necessary, an echocardiogram interpreted by a physician with referral to a cardiologist if needed. The screening is painless and takes approximately 20 minutes. Students can sign up for a free heart screening at hipaa.jotform.com/222566985284167. Space is limited. More information www.savingheartsfoundation.com.
Metavivors Fundraiser Gala
6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Porsche Santa Clarita, 23645 Creekside Road, Santa Clarita
Metavivor is dedicated to the specific fight of women and men living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. At the time of Metavivor’s founding, no organization was dedicated to funding research for the disease and no patient groups were speaking out about the dearth of stage 4 cancer research. While more and more people have taken up the cry for more stage 4 research, Metavivor remains the sole U.S. organization dedicated to awarding annual stage 4 breast cancer research. Details will be added to this listing as they become available. More information on the organization is available at metgalascv.com.
Santa Clarita Elks’ Veterans, First Responders Appreciation Day
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Santa Clarita Elks Lodge, 17766 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country
Community members are invited to join in expressing gratitude for veterans and first responders at the free Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Day, sponsored by the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 and Los Angeles County Chapter, Marines & Corpsmen Association. The event offers an opportunity to visit, talk to, and say thanks in person to active-duty soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen, firefighters, deputy sheriffs, police officers and emergency medical technicians and paramedics. More surprises and special guests include the United States Marine Corps Mounted Guard. Food and drinks, including kettle corn, shave ice and soft drinks; adult libations will also be available for a nominal fee.