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Help Save the Monarchs in SCV 🦋

Help Save the Monarchs in SCV 🦋

Snap a pic and help scientists track these endangered beauties.

Kate Gullett
September 09, 2025

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Good morning, SCV. This is The SCV Insider. This week’s cooler weather is like SCV’s way of saying, “See, we can do fall vibes… briefly.” Don’t get too comfortable, though. The next heatwave is probably already warming up in the bullpen.

In today's SCV Insider:

Upcoming events 🥳
Help track monarch butterflies for biodiversity week 🦋
Alzheimer’s Walk kickoff mixer set for Sept. 24 💜

Let’s get into it.

— Kate

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🆕 New & Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 10

💜 ‘Giving with Purpose’ Webinar | Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 6–7:30pm | Online | Free (registration required) | Learn how to make your giving go further. The Child & Family Center hosts this free webinar on tax-smart charitable strategies while highlighting ways to support local kids and families. RSVP to get the Zoom link and join the conversation on purposeful giving.

Friday, September 12

🌸 ‘Celebrate’ Culture Series: Thailand | Friday, Sept. 12 | 6–9pm | Canyon Country Community Center | Free | From traditional Thai dance to flavorful bites, this month’s Celebrate event brings the sights, sounds, and tastes of Thailand to Canyon Country. It’s the finale of the city’s cultural series, so expect an evening packed with music, art, food, and community fun. All ages welcome — come ready to be transported.

🦊 Cinema Coffeehouse: Fantastic Mr. Fox | Friday, Sept. 12 | 7pm | Wide Eye Lounge, Newhall | Free entry | Start autumn with a Wes Anderson classic. Wide Eye Lounge is screening Fantastic Mr. Fox as part of their Cinema Coffeehouse series — complete with specialty pastries, drinks, and cozy vibes. Bring a friend, grab a latte, and enjoy the quirky stop-motion adventure on the big screen.

Saturday, September 13

🎶 Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions | Saturday, Sept. 13 | Valencia United Methodist Church | Free (registration required) | Calling all vocalists! The SCV Master Chorale is holding auditions for its upcoming season. Singers should prepare a solo (classical, art song, or Broadway), expect vocal exercises and sight-reading, and bring three copies of their sheet music (accompanist provided). Spots are limited — sign up online to secure your audition time. Questions? Send and email to: [email protected]

🚗 Santa Clarita Elks Car & Bike Show | Sat, Sept. 13 | 9am–3pm | Elks Lodge #2379, Canyon Country | Free to attend | Classics, customs, muscle cars, and motorcycles—plus vendors, a bake sale, hot dogs, and live tunes by Catch 22 at 11am. Come hungry for tri-tip (noon–3pm) and a judged chili cookoff starting at noon, with trophy awards at 1pm.

✨ Disney-Themed Community Market | Sat, Sept. 13 | 11am–5pm | Sierra Vista Jr. High, Canyon Country | Free entry | A market day with a touch of magic — shop 20+ vendors, enjoy food, music from a live DJ, plus family fun with pony rides and a petting zoo. Bonus: the first 50 guests snag free Mickey ears. Perfect for Disney fans of all ages.

🎖️ ‘Marching On’ — Veteran Services Collaborative Fundraiser | Sat, Sept. 13 | 6–9pm | Santa Clarita Studios | $80 | BBQ dinner, live music by JACK’D, a silent auction, and stories that matter. Hosted by Army veteran Mike DeLorenzo with featured speaker Jim Zenner (LA County Military & Veteran Affairs), this annual benefit powers year-round programs for local veterans. Sponsorships available — grab tickets and lend your support.

Sunday, September 14

💅 Moms Pampering Escape by Moms Brunch Society | Sunday, Sept. 14 | Starts at 9am (by appointment) | Beauty by Lid, Lyons Ave, SCV | $85 | Treat yourself, mama. This all-day pampering experience includes your choice of a Russian smart pedicure or Russian manicure, plus a welcome drink, curated apps, and a raffle entry. Spots are limited and scheduled individually, so reserve early to lock in your appointment time. Reserve your spot HERE!

🎶 Main Street POPs Off | Sunday, Sept. 14 | 12–8pm | Main Street, Ventura | Free | VenturaPOP is taking over Main Street for a debut community street fair packed with live music, local entertainment, and plenty of good vibes. It’s free, all-ages, and the perfect excuse for a Sunday coastal escape. Performance schedule and details HERE!

🤠 Sierra Hillbillies 58th Anniversary Square Dance | Sunday, Sept. 14 | 2–5pm | Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall | $12 | Celebrate 58 years of do-si-dos with the Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club! Caller Andy Allemao will keep the floor moving with SSD and Plus Tips. Dress in your square dance best (or come casual — all are welcome) and join the fun. For info, call 661-262-9525 or email [email protected].

🔄 Recurring Events

🎭️ Local Theater & Performing Arts

📚 A Jane Austen Mystery: Perception of Murder | The MAIN, Old Town Newhall | Runs: Sept. 12–20 | Fri at 8pm, Sat at 2pm & 8pm, Sun at 2pm | Jane Austen and her sister head to the seaside for a holiday — only to find themselves caught in a sinister mystery full of wit, twists, and intrigue.

Upcoming! 🎹 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical | Canyon Theatre Guild, Newhall | Runs: Sept. 27–Nov. 1 | Select Fri/Sat evenings & weekend matinees | The inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend, featuring beloved hits like “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “One Fine Day,” and “Natural Woman.”

Local Stories

Community

🦋 Santa Clarita, break out your cameras — the butterflies need us. As part of California Biodiversity Day (Sept. 6–14), the state is asking residents to snap and report western monarch butterflies, whose numbers have dropped so hard scientists say there’s a 95% chance they’ll go extinct by 2080. Not great.

Here’s your mission, should you choose to accept:

Download the free iNaturalist app.
Catch a monarch mid-flutter (or mid-snack on your milkweed) and snap a pic.
Upload your sighting to help scientists track their migration.

And yes, your Ring cam footage of a butterfly dive-bombing your geraniums counts — you’re basically filming a NatGeo special. Monarchs roll through Santa Clarita paseos, Central Park, even your HOA-approved front yard shrubs, so don’t sleep on spotting them locally.

Bonus points: sign the petition to get monarchs officially protected under the Endangered Species Act at calparks.org/monarchthreat. Your selfies can wait — butterfly glamour shots take priority this week. (SCV News)

Business

🚌 Math was never this brutal: Santa Clarita’s Old Town Newhall trolley pilot racked up $25,000 for 87 rides — that’s a whopping $287 per butt in a seat. The program ran eight weekends in July and August, looping between theaters, galleries, and parking lots with all the bells and whistles (GPS tracking, QR codes, text alerts).

Locals did appreciate the effort — especially with parking about to get even tighter thanks to a 98-unit condo-and-retail project — but the timing left something to be desired. Riders pointed out that starting service at 2 p.m. doesn’t help folks trying to make a 2 p.m. matinee.

Of the 87 rides, 48 started at the 9th & Main parking structure, with Saturday being the busiest day by far. For now, the City Council’s next move is TBD: double down and tweak the hours, or leave the trolley dream parked in neutral. (The Signal)

Non-Profit

💜 Lace up for a cause, SCV. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s crew is kicking things off with a casual mixer at The Local Pub & Grill on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 5:30–7:30 p.m.—a thank-you hangout for past walkers and a welcome for first-timers. The main event steps off at Bridgeport Park on Saturday, Oct. 4 (site opens 8 a.m., ceremony 9 a.m., walk 9:30 a.m.). There’s no registration fee, but fundraising fuels the mission: as of now, 171 participants/60 teams have raised $49K—about 31% of the $160K goal. Join a team, volunteer, or donate and help turn those blue, purple, yellow, and orange pinwheels into progress. (The Signal)

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Thanks for reading today.

We’re officially back to five whole workdays… which feels personally offensive, but here we are.

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