Community Calendar

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Senses Block Party: St. Paddy’s Eve

7-10 p.m. Thursday, March 16

Old Town Newhall

Get the party started and travel to the Emerald Isle when the St. Paddy’s Eve Senses kicks off the Senses Block Parties schedule. Play your favorite pub-style games – from darts to pool – and sip on an Irish whiskey from the on-street bar while listening to the music of Craic in the Stone. Senses 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. Senses is a free event geared toward adults and features a new theme each month. For more information, visit Oldtownnewhall.com or contact the city of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Events division at 661-250-3787.

Children’s Bureau Virtual Online Foster Care Orientation

4-5 p.m. Thursday, March 16

Virtual Online

If you or someone you know may be interested in learning more about becoming a foster or foster-adopt parent, join the nonprofit Children’s Bureau for an online virtual orientation. To sign up, visit www.all4kids. org/foster-care-and-adoptioninquiry-form/ or call 661-2894231 or 833-983-2837, or email Rfrecruitment@all4kids.org and a link to the meeting will be sent to you. For more information visit all4kids.org.

George Orwell’s “1984”

March 17-19 and 24-26; 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays

The Main 24266 Main St., Newhall

Based on the novel by George Orwell, and adapted by Michael Gene Sullivan, “1984” tells the story of Winston Smith, a cog in the giant machine state of Oceania. Physically and mentally under the omnipresent eye of Big Brother, Winston has been caught struggling for scraps of love and freedom in a world awash with distrust and violence. Presented by Front Row Center & Eclipse Theatre LA. Tickets ($18 adults, $15 for students with ID) available at www. nineteen84.eventbrite.com.

St. Clare’s 45th Annual Lenten Fish Fry

4:30-8 p.m. Fridays, March 17, 24 and 31

St. Clare Catholic Church, 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country.

St. Clare’s Lenten Fish Fries are back with indoor and outdoor dining available, as well as take-out. The cost is $15 for two-piece dinner or tacos; $16 for three-piece dinner. A family pack is available for $55, which includes 10 pieces of fish, two sides, and rolls, coleslaw and condiments. Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted. To pre-order for pickup, visit saint-clares-fish-fry.square.site. The proceeds benefit local charities and families in need.

Get Real: Adulting 101 Financial Workshop for High School Students

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18

Santa Clarita Sports Complex (The Centre), 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita

This project will be a simulation for high school students in the Santa Clarita Valley. The simulation will provide participants with an identity that includes a career and salary. Participants will visit booths that offer essential and non-essential goods and will learn to live within their means. Booths will be hosted by Santa Clarita businesses. The goal will be to end the simulation with a positive bank account. Free event, RSVP only, tickets available online at getrealscv.com.

COC Discover Day

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18

College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita

Discover Day will give new and potential students the opportunity to explore program offerings and opportunities at COC. College representatives from various academic programs, student services departments, and student organizations will be on hand to answer questions about various college programs, campus services and student life. Visitors will also have the chance to tour the offices across the campus. A free lunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. Parking will be free in all student lots for the duration of the event.

Free Drive-thru Shredding Event

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18

Via Princessa Metrolink Station, 19201 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita

The city is hosting a free document shredding event for all Santa Clarita residents. City residents are required to preregister and select a time slot to participate by visiting city. sc/shredevent, until capacity is reached. This event assists participants with the secure destruction of documents that may contain sensitive information. While paper shredded at home cannot be recycled and should be placed in a curbside trash container, this event allows the large quantities of shredded paper to be recycled and repurposed. For questions or concerns, residents may contact the city’s Environmental Services team by calling 661286-4098, or by email at environment@santa-clarita.com.

CBS Film Series Presents ‘Neighbours’

2 p.m. Sunday, March 19

Congregation Beth Shalom, 21430 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita

The CBS Film Series at Congregation Beth Shalom presents “Neighbours,” winner of the San Francisco Film Critics Jury Prize. In a little village on the Syrian-turkish border in the early 1980s, Sero, a 6-year old Kurdish boy, experiences his first year in school. A new teacher arrives with the goal of making Arabic comrades out of the Kurdish children. He uses the rod to forbid the Kurdish language and preaches hate of the Zionist enemy, the Jews. The lessons confuse and upset Sero because his long-time neighbors are a lovable Jewish family. Admission $5 per person, which includes popcorn and concessions. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 for a chance to win a $25 gift card. RSVP to cbsfilmseries@gmail.com or 661-254-2411.

Fearman Oil Painting Demo

6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 20

The Main Theatre, 24266 Main St., Newhall

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled to spotlight Lynn Fearman in a free oil painting demo. Fearman has been a professional artist for more than 45 years and is an active member of Mid-valley Arts League, artist member of California Art Club, California Plein Air Painters, Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society. For more information on this and other SCAA demos and events, visit www.santaclaritaartists.org.

Mental Health Resources Meeting at Real Life

7-8 p.m. Monday, March 20 Real Life Church (Student Building), 23841 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia

The nonprofit Saga Mental Health Center presents a free informational meeting that is open to the public. “Saga is shedding light on the current mental health crisis in our country and how each of us has a role in helping those who are suffering,” said a statement released by Saga. “Please join us for cheese and crackers and learn how you can help.” More information: sagacenter.org.

U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters 2023 National Tour

7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita

The Navy Band Sea Chanters are the U.S. Navy’s official chorus. The ensemble performs a variety of music including traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway and contemporary music. The Sea Chanters regularly perform for the public in the Washington, D.C., area and throughout the United States while on national tours. The concerts are family-friendly events. Free tickets available at bit.ly/3jhtvk1. More information: www.navyband.navy.mil.

Water Safety with Aquatics

5 p.m. Thursday, March 23 Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita

Learn about water safety for the whole family in this interactive presentation by the city of Santa Clarita’s aquatics team at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Branch. Attendees will also be able to learn more about the aquatics programs the city offers.

TMU Theatre Arts Presents ‘Father of the Bride’

8 p.m. March 24, 25 and 31; and April 1

2 p.m. March 25 and April 1 The Master’s University Recital Hall, 24736 Quigley Canyon Road, Santa Clarita

The Master’s University Theatre Arts presents its production of the time-honored classic “Father of the Bride.” TMU will offer six showings from March 24 to April 1, with performances held at the school’s North Campus, located between Quigley Canyon Road and Placeritos Boulevard. Tickets ($12-$22) can be purchased at masters. edu/theatre.

Zonta: Women in Service Luncheon

Final reservation deadline: March 17

Event: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25

Canyon Country Community Center, 18140 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita

Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley honors 20 organizations who nominated volunteers for their community service, leadership and making a difference in the community for “Improving the Status of Women through Community Service” and “Working for a Cause, Not Applause” in the community. The Carmen Sarro outstanding winner award will be the grand finale. Attendee reservations are available at www.scvzonta. org/women-in-service. Reservations $90 each. No reservations will be accepted after March 17.

COC Women’s Conference

8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25

Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita

This year’s in-person College of the Canyons Women’s Conference will feature a lineup of presenters and breakout sessions designed around the theme “Think Big, Speak Up!” Breakout sessions throughout the day are to cover a wide range of topics, such as returning to college, career changes, exploring passions, and a health and wellness workshop. Admission is $35, and $25 for students and college staff (identification required). Admission includes access to all events and activities, catered meals, as well as a raffle drawing ticket. Breakfast and lunch will be served. More information: www.canyons.edu/community/womensconference/ index.php.

City’s Youth Arts Showcase

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25

Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St., Newhall

The city of Santa Clarita seeks local youth and student artists to submit entries for the seventh annual Youth Arts Showcase. Young artists are invited to submit an original work for a chance to be showcased during the event. The submission deadline is Friday, March 13. The annual Youth Arts Showcase celebrates the creativity of Santa Clarita Valley’s youth and students who display their talents in many disciplines. Attendees will enjoy visual and performing arts, hands-on craft stations, youth art contests, the Youth Arts Gallery, arts education, food trucks and more. For more information and to apply for the Painters, Pictures & Prose contest, visit Santaclaritaarts. com/youth-arts-showcase.

Hart Park Matinee: “Moana”

1 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Hart Hall, William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall

The second in a series of three free movie matinees presented by the L.A. County Parks and Recreation Department. “Zootopia” is scheduled to be shown April 22. For more information, call Hart Park’s office at 661-259-1750.

American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita

Join the fun and bring your dog to the American Cancer Society’s fundraiser, Bark for Life, presented by Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley. The “pawsitively” festive event honors and celebrates the healing role that dogs serve as companions who relieve stress and elevate mood. The day will be filled with music, vendors, a photo booth, games, contests (including costumes and bobbing for hot dogs), and raffles. Bark for Life is a nationwide event for ACS and a kickoff for Relay for Life of SCV. In-person registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration includes a free goody bag. All funds raised support research and local services for patients and survivors. Guests can register their dog for $15, $10 for each additional dog. For more information or to register online, go to Scvbark.org, or contact Abby Smith at abby.smith@cancer.org.