Dates to Watch

Thursday, March 1

A Conversation with Artist Larry Hurst What: College of the Canyons is hosting a special conversation with Larry Hurst, Los Angeles-based artist and former COC Gallery Director, whose work is currently on display in the art gallery. The one-person exhibition brings together works from three areas of Hurst’s aesthetic investigations: his precise and elegant geometric abstract paintings; his nuanced and poetic collage; and his intensively hand-crafted, often humorous sculptures (which Hurst attributes to his alter-ego, Guy Leadbetter). When: 2-3 p.m. Where: College of the Canyons, 16455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita

Cost: Free More info: http://www.canyons.edu/offices/artgallery/Pages/1-A-Current%20 Exhibition.aspx Red Cross Blood Drive What: To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. When: 2-8 p.m. Where: Castaic Regional Sports Complex, 31230 Castaic Rd., Castaic More info: Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

ARTree Figure Drawing What: Are you an artist frustrated with the lack of opportunities to draw in Santa Clarita? Come to ARTree Community Arts Center for a chance to really explore your creative potential, using a live model. Just drop in and bring a pencil and paper.

When: Every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month. 6-9 p.m.

Where: ARTree Community Arts Center, 22508 6th Street, Newhall Cost: $10 donation More info: http://theartree.org/

‘Decision Height’ What: Play by Meredith Dayna Levy about WWII Women Air Force Service Pilots, Winner of Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival New Play Award (2013). A story about friendship and the complex though essential role of women in wartime, put on by West Ranch High School Theatre Arts Dept. When: March 1-2 - 7 p.m. Where: West Ranch High School Theatre, 26255 W. Valencia Blvd., Stevenson Ranch Cost: $8 adults, $5 students/seniors More info: 661-222-1220 x601, clcook@hartdistrict.org

JAM Sessions What: Celtic dancing kicks off JAM Sessions for the 2018 season. When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street Newhall Cost: Free More info: ThursdaysAtNewhall.com

10 by 10 What: A monthly variety show in Old Town Newhall featuring music, film, storytelling, magic, comedy and more! 10 by 10 occurs on the first Thursday of every month when 10 performers from a variety of genres perform a 10-minute piece of their choosing. Every month is different; you never know what you will see on stage! When: 7-9 p.m. Where: The MAIN, 24266 Main Street, Newhall Cost: Free

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.

Friday, March 2

Space and Innovation Expo What: The College of the Canyons and iLead schools are hosting a “Space and Innovation Expo” at the Valencia College of the Canyons Cafeteria and Makerspace. Come explore, innovate, learn about space exploration and advanced technologies. The event is in support of our junior high, high school and college learners and all are welcomed. When: 2-8 p.m. Where: College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia Cost: Free More info: https://www. canyons.edu/Offices/SchoolofAppliedTech/MakerSpace/ Pages/default.aspx

40th Annual St. Clare’s Lenten Fish Fry What: St. Clare Catholic Church’s 40th annual Lenten Fish Fries will be held on Fridays, February 16th, and 23rd and March 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd. Dinners are available for dine in or take out. When: 4:30 – 8 p.m. $9-$10 Where: St. Clare Catholic Church is located at 19606 Calla Way in Canyon Country. Cost: The price is $9.00 for a 2-piece dinner or the fish tacos and $10.00 for a 3-piece dinner. More info: http://www.st-clare.org/

Saturday, March 3

Hart High School Band & Color Guard Shoe Fundraiser Collection Day What: The public is invited to participate in a shoe drive collection day to raise funds for the music program at William S. Hart High School. Donations of gently worn, used and new shoes will be accepted. Fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts and Mammoth Coffee Roasting coffee will be available for a small donation. All donated shoes will be redistributed to microenterprise partners through Funds2Orgs, a for profit social enterprise, and used in developing nations for impoverished people to start their own businesses. When: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Hart HS, 24825 Newhall Ave., Newhall Cost: Free event More info: Hart Music Boosters, hartregimentwaysmeans@gmail.com. Website: http://www.hartregiment.com

Flutterby Open Art Studio What: Free studio time for children and their families with free use of art supplies. No registration needed, just drop in. When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: The ARTree Community Center, 22508 6th St, Santa Clarita Cost: Free More info: theartree.org

SCV Senior Center Celebrity Waiter Event What: This year’s annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner: Spies Like Us: A Mission to Remember! This event is a great opportunity for you and your guests to have a night out on the town and enjoy some great music, while also supporting the important programs and services of the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. When: 5:30-10:30 p.m. Where: Sand Canyon Country Club 27734 Sand Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita Cost: $150 pp More info: Jennifer DeHaven 661-259-9444 ext. 144. To purchase tickets, please visit: www.myscvcoa.org/celebritywaiter

‘It’s Like, Totally Rad Art’ Artist Reception What: “It’s Like, Totally Rad Art” is an exhibit that features a variety of art addressing the theme of the 1980s. Guests will enjoy light appetizers and live music and will have a chance to meet the artists featured in the exhibition. When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Santa Clarita City Hall Cost: Free More info: http://santaclaritaarts.com/2018/02/15/ like-totally-rad-art/

Sunday, March 4

2018 California State Championships in Short Track Speed Skating What: You watched the sport during the Winter Olympics. Now come see this exciting sport in person. Short Track Ice Speed Skaters from California, Utah, and Arizona will be competing in age-based races attempting to perform well enough to compete in the National Short Track Championships later this month. There is no charge to attend as a spectator. When: 9:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Where: Ice Station Valencia 27745 Smyth Drive, Valencia Cost: Free More info: Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club, 661-3733221, ron@scssc.net

Heritage Junction at William S. Hart Park What: The houses, chapel and one-room schoolhouse are open to the public. Free docent-led tours are available. Time travel trunks are available for third-grade teachers to check out.

When: First Sunday of every month from l-4 p.m.

Where: William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue Cost: Free More info: Contact Cynthia Harris, president of Heritage Reflections Questers at 661-254-0145.

Sierra Hillbillies Green Eggs & Ham Dance What: The Sierra Hillbillies Square Dance Club will host a good time for all dancers at their March dance with national caller Mike Sikorsky at the mike and cuer Milo Molitoris & Cinda leading rounds. Casual attire is always welcome. When: 2 p.m. Where: SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall More info: For information, call 661-262-9525, visit www. sierrahillbillies.org, or find our group on Facebook

Monday, March 5

Red Cross Blood Drive What: To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. When: 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Where: Honda Performance Development, 25145 Anza Dr., Valencia More info: Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

Tuesday, March 6

North Los Angeles County Republican Women Federated Meeting What: All Republican women and men are invited to the group’s monthly gathering.

When: First Tuesday of every month, 10:45 a.m. meet and greet; 11:15 a.m. meeting.

Where: Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Rd., Valencia Cost: $25 for members; $30 for non-members for meeting and lunch.

More info: To RSVP contact Pepper Parkinson at 661-523-7523.

‘Metamorphosis’ Art Exhibit What: An art exhibition featuring repurposed, mixed media artwork by artist Paige Bridges. When: 1-5 p.m. Tue-Fri. Where: The MAIN, 24266 Main Street, Newhall Cost: Free More info: For more information please contact Pablo Cevallos at pcevallos@santaclarita.com. For information on The MAIN, please visit AtTheMain.org

Hawaiian Bunco Night What: Hosted by the Auxiliary of the Child & Family Center, the evening’s main event will feature fast-paced Bunco rolls with chances to win three championships. Each lucky champion will go home with two tickets to the Center’s Taste of the Town extravaganza next May. When: 5:30 p.m. Where: The Child & Family Center’s Education Building, 21545 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita. Cost: $30 per person More info: Tickets can be reserved at www.childfamilycenter.org or by calling Harley Zugbaum, 661-259-9439, ext. 3166

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, March 7

Red Cross Blood Drive What: To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. When: 1-7 p.m. Where: 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 (1-800733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

CAG Meeting

What: Meeting of the Citizens Advisory Group of Santa Clarita. All are welcome. When: 7 p.m. Where: Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita

Cost: Free More info: Val, bionic1@ sbcglobal.net

Thursday, March 8

Toastmasters Meeting for Newcomers What: Monthly introduction meetings for newcomers. When: Second Thursday of the month, 7-8 a.m. Where: College of the Canyons University Center, Room 315, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia Cost: Free More info: vpm-9641@ toastmastersclubs.org. http://daybreaksantaclarita.com

Arts Commission What: The five-member Arts Commission meets in the City Council Chambers. Members of the public wishing to address the commission may do so by completing a speaker’s slip upon arrival at the meeting. There is a three minute time limit per person.

When: Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia

More info: 661-286-4018

Gardening Club of Santa Clarita What: We are an active club of around 70 SCV Gardening enthusiasts and are working hard to grow our membership base and to provide topical speakers and programs to help our local residents to maintain their landscapes as well as to grow healthy and nutritious fruits and vegetables in this unending drought.

When: Second Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m.

Where: Sierra Hills Swim and Racket Club, 28616 Kenroy Ave., Canyon Country

Cost: Free More info: Max Morgan, Publicity Director, maxmorgan427@gmail.com, 661-312-3910

Movies on Main - ‘The Sandlot’

What: Movies On Main is just one of four rotating events that will take over the second Thursday of each month. Join your friends for a family friendly evening featuring a classic film, movie-inspired activities and food trucks. Bring a chair. When: 7 p.m. Where: Main Street, Downtown Newhall

Cost: Free More info: ThursdaysAtNewhall.com

Friday, March 9

40th Annual St. Clare’s Lenten Fish Fry

What: St. Clare Catholic Church’s 40th annual Lenten Fish Fries will be held on Fridays, February 16th, and 23rd and March 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd. Dinners are available for dine in or take out. When: 4:30 – 8 p.m. $9-$10 Where: St. Clare Catholic Church is located at 19606 Calla Way in Canyon Country.

Cost: The price is $9.00 for a 2-piece dinner or the fish tacos and $10.00 for a 3-piece dinner.

More info: http://www. st-clare.org/

Cowboy Heart & Soul at SCAA Gallery Artists Reception

What: Cowboy Heart & Soul art exhibit wine and appetizer reception. Artists will be present. The exhibit runs from March 9 to April 29, Friday to Sunday. This art show runs in tandem with the 25th Anniversary of the Cowboy Festival, which will be held on April 19-22. When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) gallery, 22508 6th St., Newhall

Cost: Free More info: www.santaclaritaartists.org

‘The Spectacular Society’ Art Exhibit, March 9 & 10

What: Artist Marissa Osato, Using the Japanese internment camps during WWII as a dramaturgical framework, interweaves evocative movement, live sound, and unconventional spatialization to explore how ethnicity and identity can be negotiated and performed during this 60-minute performance. When: 8 p.m. Where: CalArts, Sharon Disney Lund Theater, 24700 McBean Pkwy., Valencia

Cost: $10 general admission, $2 CalArtians

More info: For tickets and further information, visit https://calarts.edu/about/newsandevents/events-calendar/event-details/the-spectacularsociety or contact the CalArts box office at tickets@calarts. edu or 661-255-1050 between 12pm-8pm M-F. Parking is free in the campus lots and the theater is wheelchair accessible.