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Good morning, SCV. This is The SCV Insider. Reminder: Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, which means it’s almost that magical time of year when you leave work and it’s not pitch black outside. The sleep tradeoff is questionable, but we’ll take it.

In today's SCV Insider:

• This weekend’s events 🤩 

• Central Park’s new art installation 👀 

• Our staff’s weekend picks 📺️ 🍴 📖 

Let’s get into it.

— Kate

This Weekend’s Events

Friday, Mar. 7

🆕 New Events

🐟 St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church 47th Annual Lenten Fish Fry | 4:30–8 PM | St. Clare’s Catholic Church, Canyon Country | $16+ | Enjoy crispy beer-battered cod dinners every Friday from March 7–April 11. Special culture nights: Hispanic Night (March 21) with folklorico & mariachi and Filipino Night (March 28) with live music. April 11 is drive-through only. Dinners include coleslaw, fries & roll.

🎬 2025 Hart District Film Festival | 7 PM | Valencia High School Theater | Free | Celebrate student filmmaking at this annual festival featuring 18 selected films from every high school in the Hart District. Enjoy a red carpet photo station, live movie trivia, free popcorn, and an audience-voted awards ceremony! Don’t miss this exciting night of creativity and storytelling!

🤠 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!

📻 The Nostalgic Radio Show at The MAIN | 8–10 PM | The MAIN, Newhall | Ticketed Event | Step back in time and experience the magic of classic radio entertainment with live performances of Flash Gordon, The Thin Man, and more! Enjoy witty dialogue, live sound effects, and vintage storytelling.

🔄 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.

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

Saturday, Mar. 8

🆕 New Events

🎬 Regal Valencia Community Days – Theater Reopening Celebration & Fundraiser | March 8–9 | Regal Valencia | $3 Movies | Celebrate the newly renovated Regal Valencia with $3 screenings of top 2024 films, benefiting the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. Regal Crown Club members get free small popcorn! Enjoy family-friendly activities and explore Regal’s upgrades like luxury recliners, a new bar, IMAX with Laser, 4DX, and ScreenX.

🌍 SCV Eco Alliance's Second EcoFilm Festival | 10 AM–4 PM | College of the Canyons, Valencia | Free | Explore six thought-provoking environmental films followed by Q&A discussions. Enjoy local organization booths, an art installation, free giveaways, and fun activities. Food trucks on-site with vegetarian options—bring reusable containers to reduce waste!

🏈 4th Annual Youth Football Camp with NFL Veteran Trenton Irwin | 10 AM–1 PM | Hart High School | $20 | Football players in grades 5–8 can train with NFL pros, including Josh Tupou, Kwame Lassiter II, Nick Scott, and Stanley Morgan. Camp includes skills training, 7-on-7 competition, and speed drills. Proceeds support Eaton Fire victims in Altadena.

🧜‍♀️ Mermaid Month Special Event Days at Ventura Harbor Village | 1–4 PM | Ventura Harbor Village | Free | Celebrate Mermaid Month with two magical event days (March 8 & March 22) featuring live mermaid meet-and-greets, a Mermaid Dance Party with DJ Darla, Bubble Magic by SB Bubble Guy, and live music from the Anacapa Ukulele Band & tropical steel drums.

🌟 3rd Annual International Women’s Day Live Event | 5–9 PM | Scorpion Santa Clarita | $65+ | Celebrate women’s achievements and progress toward gender equality at this inspiring event. Enjoy beverages, light & heavy appetizers, and a night of empowerment.

📻 The Nostalgic Radio Show at The MAIN | 8–10 PM | The MAIN, Newhall | Ticketed Event | Step back in time and experience the magic of classic radio entertainment with live performances of Flash Gordon, The Thin Man, and more! Enjoy witty dialogue, live sound effects, and vintage storytelling.

🔄 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, Mar. 9

🆕 New Events

⏰ Daylight Saving Time Begins | Sunday, March 9 | Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour as we spring ahead! Enjoy the longer daylight hours!

🛍 Feel Good Market by Mosaiq Creative | 11 AM–3 PM | The Venue Valencia | Free Entry | Celebrate International Women’s Day with a community event featuring women-owned businesses, artisan goods, and wellness experiences! Enjoy yoga sessions, mini massages, live music by Dakota Dry & Raina Markham, children’s activities, and unique shopping. The Renewal Courtyard Live Music Stage is sponsored by Renewal by Andersen & Perspire Sauna Studio. Support local women entrepreneurs & enjoy a day of self-care and connection!

🎶 Silver Serenade: A 25th Anniversary Celebration by Santa Clarita Master Chorale | 4–6 PM | Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center | $10–$35 | Celebrate 25 years of choral excellence with a breathtaking performance featuring works by Mozart, Handel, Fauré, Haydn, Duruflé, and Rutter. Guest soprano Desirée Hassler joins the Chorale for this special event.

🔄 Recurring Sunday Events

🍓 Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market | 8:30 AM–1 PM | 27426 Navigation Ave, Valencia | Free Entry | Shop fresh seasonal produce, artisan breads, pastries, locally raised meats, and farm-fresh eggs from California’s family farms. Enjoy ready-to-eat foods while you browse! Happening every Sunday.

🐮 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.

Local Stories

Community

☁️ Get ready to add some "wow" to your walk in Central Park, because When Cloud Met A Cloud is about to make its debut. This isn’t your average statue—it’s a sleek, thought-provoking sculpture by Brooklyn artist Sujin Lim, inspired by the water history of the land itself. Think nature meets modern art, and all of it will be hanging out near the park’s stairs and walking trails. It's part of the upcoming River of Lights installation, and it’s bound to make your daily jog feel like a gallery tour. After jumping through all the bureaucratic hoops (engineering docs, safety checks, you name it), this beauty is ready to grace the park this spring. Get ready for some serious bragging rights when you snap a pic in front of it. (The Signal)

Entertainment

🍺 Grab your Guinness and get ready for some serious Irish charm with A Couple of Blaguards—the two-man show that’ll have you laughing and crying in equal measure. Based on Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes, this revue takes you from the poverty-stricken streets of 1930s Limerick to post-war Brooklyn, following brothers Frank and Malachy through a rollercoaster of family drama, immigration struggles, and yes, plenty of Irish tunes. It kicks off St. Patrick’s Day weekend, folks, so why not kick off the celebration with a dose of humor and heart? At just 100 minutes, it’s the perfect length for a night out. Tickets? Just $22 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. Get ‘em before they’re gone—Blaguards doesn’t wait!

Sports

🏐 Valencia boys' volleyball kicked off their Foothill League title defense with a clean sweep over Hart on Tuesday, winning 25-19, 26-24, 25-7. Despite the straight-set scoreline, head coach Brendan Riley noted the match was closer than it appeared. With the team returning league MVP Nathan Willis and strong performances from juniors Dylan McFatridge (9 kills) and Gavan Miranda (9 kills), the Vikings (8-3, 1-0) seem to be in prime form. Hart, led by AJ Casillas’ 11 kills, showed improvement over last year, but the Vikings’ depth and execution proved too much. Valencia now heads to Saugus on Thursday while Hart will face Granada Hills. (The Signal)

Business

💼 Get ready, Santa Clarita – the 2025 Business Expo is back and bigger than ever! On Thursday, June 26, from 4-8 p.m., the Valencia Town Center is the place to be for businesses looking to strut their stuff. Whether you're a well-established empire or the scrappy startup down the block, this event is your chance to flaunt what you've got in front of potential customers and partners. With interactive exhibits, networking galore, and a ton of businesses showing off their latest and greatest, this is the event to be at if you want to make your mark in the SCV biz world. Pro tip: Spots are filling up fast, so if you want to show up and show off, register ASAP. It’s free for the public, but if you want a booth, you better hustle! (SCV News)

Education

➗ Here’s the deal, Santa Clarita – our local junior high Mathletes are crushing it! At the regional Mathcounts competition, the Rancho Pico Junior High team snagged third place, earning them a golden ticket to the state competition. Big shoutout to Nimrat Dhaliwal, Sai Tej Chikati, Christopher Lew, and Nathan Lee for their teamwork and problem-solving skills that got them there. And let’s not forget Ellie Che from Rio Norte Junior High – she’s heading to state with a stellar fourth-place finish. These kids are about to show the whole state what Santa Clarita's brains can do! Catch them in action on March 22 at California Baptist University in Riverside. (The Signal)

Our Staff’s Weekend Picks

Watch

📺 Paradise (Hulu)

“This starts off like your typical political thriller—a Secret Service agent digging into the murder of a former president in a quiet town. But then, BOOM, the first episode drops a twist so insane I had to pause and process. If you love a good ‘wait, WHAT just happened?’ moment, you’re gonna want to watch this.”

—EJ Gullett, Ad Partnerships Lead

Eat

🍽️ Guava Cream Cheese Pastries

“Spring is almost here, and I'm ALL about these Guava Cream Cheese Pastries! They're flaky, buttery, and filled with sweet guava and creamy cheese—a delightful treat that brings a taste of the tropics to your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.”

—Anne Baker, Head of Content

Read

📖 Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard

“If you're a Patagonia fan like me, Let My People Go Surfing is an excellent book written by the company’s founder and CEO, Yvon Chouinard. Chouinard describes himself as a ‘reluctant businessman’ and recounts his story from climbing bum to building one of the world’s largest outdoor clothing companies with strong ethics and a sense of adventure at its core. I also recommend the How I Built This podcast where Yvon Chouinard is interviewed, it’s a fantastic listen!“

—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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