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Good morning, SCV. This is the SCV Insider. It’s shaping up to be one of those weekends where you step outside, take a deep breath, and wonder why you don’t spend every day outside. Soak it up now—before the approaching summer turns us all into shade-seeking goblins…

In today's SCV Insider:

• This weekend’s events 🤩 

• Dutch Bros coming to SCV? 👀☕️ 

• Our staff’s weekend picks 📺️ 🍴 📖 

Let’s get into it.

— Kate

This Weekend’s Events

Friday, Feb. 21

🆕 New Events

🏫 Sulphur Springs Union School District Job Fair | 9 AM–2 PM | Sulphur Springs USD, Santa Clarita | Free | Explore teaching and support positions, including LVN, Special Education, Music, and Speech-Language Pathologist roles. Competitive salaries & signing bonuses available.

🎸 Guitars for Vets Newhall Chapter Celebration Day | 5–7 PM | Santa Clarita Elks Lodge | Free | Celebrate veterans who have completed the 11-week guitar instruction program with a special presentation, instructor-led song circle, and refreshments. Open to students, graduates, veterans, and musicians.

🎭 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: A Valentine’s Weekend Comedy | 8–10 PM | The MAIN, Newhall | Ticketed Event | Enjoy a hilarious and heartfelt Tony Award-winning comedy by Christopher Durang this Valentine’s weekend. Follow sibling rivalries, midlife crises, and laugh-out-loud moments in this Chekhov-inspired modern classic

🎭 Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "West Side Story" | 8–10 PM | Canyon Theatre Guild, Newhall | $15+ | Experience the iconic musical of love and rivalry between the Jets and Sharks. Directed by Eduardo Arteaga, featuring spectacular singing, dancing, and storytelling. Get tickets!

🎤 John Waite in Concert | 8–10 PM | Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center | Ticketed Event | Experience legendary singer John Waite live, performing hits from his solo career, The Babys, and Bad English. Sing along to classics like “Missing You” and “When I See You Smile.” Get your tickets!

🔄 Recurring Friday Events

🎵 Live Music at Lucky Luke Brewing | 6–9 PM | Lucky Luke Brewing | Start your weekend with great brews and even better tunes.

🤠 Boots and Barrels Country Night at Pocock Brewing | 7–10 PM | The Barrel Room SCV | Free | Kick up your boots with line dancing lessons and a live DJ every other Friday. Don't miss this high-energy country night at Pocock Brewing!

🎤 Fuel Pump Friday’s Karaoke at Route 66 | 8 PM | Route 66 Grill | Your shot at karaoke glory awaits.

Saturday, Feb. 22

🆕 New Events

💧 Rainwater Harvesting Class & Rain Barrel Distribution | 9–11 AM | The Centre, Santa Clarita | Free Class, $40+ for Rain Barrels | Learn how to harvest rainwater with a free class from Green Santa Clarita (9–10 AM). Pre-order rain barrels for $40+ at city.sc/rainbarrel for pickup (9–11 AM). Class attendance not required for purchase.

📖 Helen Hunt Jackson Re-enactment | 1–4 PM | Rancho Camulos Museum, Fillmore | $10 Suggested Donation | Step back in time and experience a live re-creation of Helen Hunt Jackson’s 1882 visit to Rancho Camulos, which inspired her novel Ramona. Docent-led tours follow the reenactment. Reservations suggested but not required—call (805) 521-1501.

🎭 Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "West Side Story" | 2–4 PM, 8-10PM | Canyon Theatre Guild | $15+ | Experience the iconic musical of young love and rivalry between the Jets and Sharks. Enjoy spectacular singing, dancing, and storytelling in this classic adaptation.

🍲 Bridge to Home’s Annual Soup for the Soul Fundraiser – "Roaring into a New Era" | 5–6:30 PM | Hyatt Regency Valencia | $150 | Step into the Roaring Twenties with an evening of jazz, a cigar bar, silent & live auctions, and a dessert auction—all benefiting Bridge to Home’s mission to support the homeless community.

🎨 Reception: ‘Pet Palooza’ at SCAA Gallery | 5–8 PM | SCAA Art Gallery, Newhall | Free | Celebrate the community’s love for pets at this group art show opening reception. Enjoy live pet therapy animals, live painting by Meryl Goudey & Karina Medina, and acoustic music by Isabella Bazler. Exhibit runs Feb. 21–March 23. Gallery hours: Fridays 5–8 PM, Saturdays 11 AM–8 PM, Sundays 11 AM–5 PM.

🎭 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: A Valentine’s Weekend Comedy | 8–10 PM | The MAIN, Newhall | Ticketed Event | Enjoy a hilarious and heartfelt Tony Award-winning comedy by Christopher Durang this Valentine’s weekend. Follow sibling rivalries, midlife crises, and laugh-out-loud moments in this Chekhov-inspired modern classic

🔄 Recurring Saturday Events

🍅 Old Town Newhall Farmers Market | 8:30 AM–1 PM | Old Town Newhall | Fresh produce, artisan goods, and local vibes.

🏍️ Motorcycles & Coffee | 9-11 AM | Ken and Joe’s Powersports | Donuts, coffee, and motorcycles—what else do you need?

🎵 Live Music at Pocock Brewing Tasting Room | 7-10 PM | Pocock Brewing | Sip, relax, and enjoy live performances from local artists.

Sunday, Feb. 23

🆕 New Events

🏃 15th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K & Mini Madness 1K | 7 AM–12 PM | Valencia Town Center | Ticketed Event | Join the Santa Clarita Track Club for a fun-filled day of racing, benefiting Students Off And Running (SOAR). Enjoy a scenic USATF-certified course, finisher medals, tech T-shirts, a beer garden, food vendors, a costume contest, giveaways, and more! Runners, walkers, strollers & K9 participants welcome. Early packet pickup: Feb. 22, 10 AM–4 PM at Valencia Town Center. Registration ends tonight!

🎭 Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "West Side Story" | 2–4 PM | Canyon Theatre Guild | $15+ | Experience the iconic musical of young love and rivalry between the Jets and Sharks. Enjoy spectacular singing, dancing, and storytelling in this classic adaptation.

🎭 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike: A Valentine’s Weekend Comedy | 2–4 PM | The MAIN, Newhall | Ticketed Event | Enjoy a hilarious and heartfelt Tony Award-winning comedy by Christopher Durang this Valentine’s weekend. Follow sibling rivalries, midlife crises, and laugh-out-loud moments in this Chekhov-inspired modern classic

🎶 ‘A Night of Disney Magic’ with Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra | 5–8 PM | Club 507, Newhall | $20 | Experience the magic of Disney through swing music! Dress in your Disney best for a costume contest (no full face coverings). Basic swing dance lesson at 4:15 PM, doors open at 4 PM. Disney-themed dinner available for purchase.

🔄 Recurring Saturday Events

🥕 Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market | 8:30 AM–1 PM | The Porch | End your weekend with farm-fresh produce and artisan goods.

🐮 Farm Visits at Gilchrist Farm | 9 AM–2 PM | Gilchrist Farm | $5 | Meet animals, try axe throwing, and milk a goat.

🐷 Visits at The Gentle Barn | 10 AM–12 PM | The Gentle Barn | Spend the morning cuddling cows and pigs for a peaceful start to your day.

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Local Stories

Community

🛟 L.A. County Parks is looking for future lifeguards to join their summer team and keep our pools safe and fun. If you're 16 or older and can swim a solid 300 yards in under six and a half minutes, you're in the running. They’re offering up to $25.87 an hour after completing training, and you’ll be set to work at one of 30+ pools across L.A. County. Swim test deadlines are approaching (March 1), so don’t wait too long to get your spot. Training starts in April, and you’ll get Red Cross certified in First Aid, CPR, and more. Ready to dive in? Reach out to your local Aquatics Office to schedule your swim test. (SCV News)

Entertainment

🎩 Get ready for an evening of magic, mystery, and a little bit of childhood nostalgia with Chris Canfield’s The Games We Play! Premiering at The MAIN Theater in Old Town Newhall on February 28, this interactive show brings Canfield’s childhood spent in a family-owned game store to life. Expect magic, storytelling, and chances for you to get in on the action. With Canfield’s credentials (think Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Hollywood’s Magic Castle), you’re in for a mind-bending, fun experience. Tickets are just $24, so grab yours now on Eventbrite before this magical experience vanishes!

Sports

🏀 The Canyon Cowboys boys' basketball team is riding high after a thrilling 60-57 win over Rancho Mirage in the CIF Southern Section Division 2A semifinals. After a long road trip to Palm Springs, the Cowboys are heading back with big smiles and a ticket to the next round! Senior Eric Kubel led the way with 25 points, and with key contributions from Isaac Yuhico and Chigo Osuji, Canyon held off a late push from the Rattlers to secure the victory. The Cowboys now turn their focus to Oak Park for Friday night’s semifinal showdown at Canyon High. With a spot in the state tournament already locked in, these Cowboys are fired up and ready for more. Let’s see if they can keep the momentum rolling! (The Signal)

Business

☕️ Dutch Bros is making moves in Santa Clarita, with plans for not one, but two locations in the works. The Oregon-based coffee chain has already received approval to build a spot near a McDonald's on Golden Valley Road, but it’s not stopping there. A second site is being eyed for the parking lot shared by Black Bear Diner and Barnes & Noble on Valencia Blvd. This one’s slated to be a 950-square-foot drive-thru with a two-lane queue and a speedy “runner system” to keep the coffee flowing quickly. Dutch Bros is known for its upbeat baristas and quick service, and they’re apparently ready to make a permanent mark on SCV with multiple locations in mind. No word yet on when either spot will open, but coffee lovers in the area are certainly in for a treat. Stay tuned!(The Signal)

Education

🦋 CSUN biology grad student Pryce Millikin is on a mission to figure out how Yucca Moths know when it’s time to pollinate Joshua Trees, and he needs your help! If you're living in or planning a visit to the Mojave Desert, Millikin’s asking you to use the iNaturalist app to track the flowering and fruiting of Joshua Trees. He especially needs records from the northwestern Mojave (think Lancaster to Lone Pine), Nevada, and western Arizona. If you spot a tree with flowers or fruit, snap a photo, mark it in the app, and upload it to the Joshua Trees and Yucca Moths project. Your observations will help Millikin crack the code on these unique desert plants and their tiny pollinators. It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s a chance to be part of some important research! Get the details and join the effort HERE. (SCV News)

Our Staff’s Weekend Picks

Watch

📺 Palm Springs (2020) | Hulu

“This movie came out in peak 2020, and honestly, it hit way too close to home at the time. It’s about two wedding guests stuck in a time loop, which sounds stressful, but somehow, it’s the most fun, weirdly heartwarming, and hilarious ride. Plus, it’s got sunshine, pool floats, and the perfect amount of chaos. If you missed it back then, now’s the time to fix that.”

—Kate Gullett, Editor-in-Chief

Eat

🍲 Kentucky Burgoo

“As I’m originally from Kentucky, I have to give a shoutout to Kentucky Burgoo—the ultimate comfort food. It’s a thick, hearty stew made with a mix of meats and a bunch of veggies, and it’s basically required eating at any big gathering (especially Derby Day). Some say it’s not real burgoo unless you can stand a spoon up in it—I won’t go that far, but I will say it’s even better the next day!”

—EJ Gullett, Ad Partnerships Lead

Read

📖 The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova

“I love books about poker and The Biggest Bluff is one of my favorites. The author Maria Konnikova is a journalist turned professional poker player who recounts her journey from poker novice to competing in the World Series of Poker. I highly recommend this book if you want a unique memoir to read this weekend…ante up!”

—Nina Morrison, Contributing Editor

Nina’s Resources for Readers

• How to Read More 

• Get a Library Card

• Link to Libby - audiobooks and e-books - for free! 

• Link to Silent Book Club - set up a local chapter!

• Events at Santa Clarita Public Library

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Thanks for reading today.

Whether you’re spending the weekend basking in the perfect weather, avoiding crowds like a pro, or debating if it’s finally time to start that outdoor hobby you’ve been talking about, we fully support your choices.

Until next week,

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