Community Calendar
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‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Golden Valley
7 p.m. April 17, 18, 19 Golden Valley High School Theater, 27051 Robert C. Lee Parkway, Santa Clarita
The Golden Valley High School Performing Arts Department presents cult favorite “Little Shop of Horrors,” a musical about a flower shop in a rough and rundown neighborhood that is taken over by a flesh-eating plant from outer space. Directed by Golden Valley High School Theater Teacher Amanda Hubbell, this production features a cast of student performers and a live performance by the Golden Valley High School Pit Band, led by Band Director Angel Nazario. Tickets are $13 with a special student admission price of $7 on April 17 for all K-12 students. Tickets are available online by visiting Gofan.co and typing Golden Valley High School in the search window. Or, you can go directly to each of the three show dates with the following links: napril 17, gofan.co/ev ent/1474176?schoolid= CA50250 napril 18, gofan.co/ event/14741 79?schoolid=ca50250 napril 19, gofan.co/ev ent/1474182?schoolid= CA50250.
West Ranch PAC Clothing Drive
4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20
West Ranch High School, 26255 West Valencia Blvd., Stevenson Ranch
Doing any spring cleaning? Bring your bags of gently used clothing, linens, towels, backpacks, shoes (in pairs), purses, wallets, hats and belts to West Ranch High School to support the school’s Parent Advisory Council. Place your goods in kitchen trash bags, if possible. No mattresses, pillows, rugs, scraps, household goods or bulk uniforms or raceday T-shirts accepted. Volunteers will be available to collect donations Wednesday, April 17, from 4 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Children’s Bureau Virtual Orientation
4-5 p.m. Thursday, April 18
Online Children’s Bureau is seeking foster families and now offers two 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. If you or someone you know may be interested in learning more about becoming a foster or foster-adopt parent, you can participate in an online virtual orientation. To sign up, visit www. all4kids.org/foster-careand-adoption-inquiryform or call 661-2894231 or 833-983-2837, or email Rfrecruitment@ all4kids.org and a link to the meeting will be sent to you. More information: www.all4kids.org/ foster.
‘Beyond the Palette’ at The Main
Opening reception 7-10 p.m. Thursday,
April 18
Exhibit on display through June 3
The Main, 24266 Main St., Old Town Newhall
“Beyond the Palette,” a group exhibition by artists of the LELA (Lantern of the East – Los Angeles) International Artists organization, is on display at The Main. The LELA International Artists organization is committed to the belief that art is a universal and international medium that empowers mankind with voice, according to a news release from the city. LELA’S mission is to build bridges between diverse cultures using the voice of expression and the sharing of art through art education. To learn more about “Beyond the Palette” and upcoming art opportunities with the city of Santa Clarita, visit Santaclaritaarts.com.
Senses Block Party: Saddle Up
7-10 p.m. Thursday, April 18
Old Town Newhall April theme: “Saddle Up.” Senses, hosted by the city of Santa Clarita, brings live music, food trucks and themed activities in a festive, adult setting to Main Street on the third Thursday of each month from March through October. The April theme is “Saddle Up.” You can play games, dance to live music and sip on cocktails from an on-street bar. Senses is a free event geared toward adults and features a new theme each month. For more information on Senses Block Parties, visit Oldtownnewhall.com or contact the city of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Events division at 661-250-3787 or aeo@santaclarita.gov.
UCLA Health: Demystifying Cancer
5:30-9 p.m. Thursday,
April 18
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
A cancer diagnosis can be confusing and overwhelming. At this event, UCLA Health experts will demystify all things cancer for patients and their loved ones, sharing information about what a cancer diagnosis means, as well as details about
the world-class treatment options available at UCLA Health Santa Clarita. For more information and to sign up, go to www.uclahealth.org/events/ demystifying-cancer.
Western Perspectives Art Show
6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 18; 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 19; 1-8 p.m. Saturday, April 20; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21
Artists reception Saturday, 5-8 p.m. April 20
Santa Clarita Artists Association 6th Street Gallery, 22508 6th St., Old Town Newhall
This member exhibit will take you way back to the cowboy days — all mediums and western subjects — running in conjunction with the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. Free event. More information: santaclaritaartists.org.