This Saturday: Art, Wine, and a Walk Through Old Town 🍷🎨

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In today's SCV Insider:

• This week’s events 🥳

• Art & wine takeover in Old Town 🎨🍷

• Chick-fil-A opens new location on the Old Road 🍗

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This Week’s Events

Tuesday, May 13

🔄 Recurring Tuesday Events

🎵 Live Music at Maginn's Pubb | 6:30–9:30 PM | Maginn's Pubb | Free | Enjoy live tunes every Tuesday night at Maginn's Pubb in Old Town Newhall!

🌮 Rooftop Tacos & Trivia at Pocock Brewing | 7–9 PM | Pocock Brewing Public House | Free | Test your knowledge with free trivia by Trivia With Budds and enjoy rooftop tacos every Tuesday night in Newhall!

🧠 Trivia at The Local Pub & Grill | 7–9 PM | The Local Pub & Grill | Free | Challenge your brain with King Trivia every Tuesday night! Grab your friends, enjoy drinks, and compete in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

🧠 Trivia Night at Newhall Refinery | 7–9 PM | Newhall Refinery | Free | Test your knowledge with King Trivia while enjoying delicious food every Tuesday night at Newhall Refinery in Santa Clarita!

Wednesday, May 14

🔄 Recurring Wednesday Events

🍎 Canyon Country Farmers Market | 4–8 PM | Canyon Country Community Center | Free Entry | Shop fresh produce, fruits, and more every Wednesday evening at the Canyon Country Community Center. Don’t miss the fresh finds and good vibes!

🏍️ Bike Night at Route 66 Classic Grill | 6–10 PM | Route 66 Classic Grill | Free Entry | Ride over for live music, raffle prizes, BBQ, and drink specials every Wednesday night. Don’t miss the fun at this weekly tradition!

🎯 Pocock Public House Dart Tournament | 7–9 PM | Pocock Brewing Public House | Free | Join the weekly dart tournament every Wednesday night! Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM—don’t miss your chance to compete!

🧠 Trivia at Pocock Brewing | 7–9 PM | Pocock Brewing Company | Free | Test your knowledge with Trivia With Budds every Wednesday night while enjoying freshly made pizza and the perfect brew.

🧠 Trivia Night at MB2 | 7–9 PM | MB2 Entertainment | Free | Gather your friends and test your knowledge with King Trivia every Wednesday night. Enjoy laughs, challenges, and friendly competition—perfect for a fun midweek outing!

Thursday, May 15

🆕 New Events

👟 The Mom Walk Co. SCV | 9:30–10:30 AM | Summit Park, Valencia | Free | Calling all moms! Come stroll, connect, and build your village with The Mom Walk Co. SCV during their weekly walk at Summit Park. Whether you're pushing a stroller or baby-wearing with a coffee in hand, you're welcome here. Meet fellow moms, make new friends, and get some fresh air.

💼 2025 Workforce Development Conference: The Future of Work 2.0 | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM | Hyatt Regency Valencia | $90 | Explore how to navigate today’s evolving workforce at VIA’s 2025 Workforce Development Conference. Featuring dynamic speakers Seth Mattison and Kim Lear, plus fireside chats and networking, this event will dive into generational trends, human potential, and tech innovation shaping the workplace.

🕵️‍♂️ Senses Block Party: Spy Games | 7:00–10:00 PM | Main Street, Old Town Newhall | Free | Your mission (should you choose to accept it): infiltrate Main Street for a spy-themed night of live music, dancing, food trucks, and undercover fun. The city’s monthly Senses Block Party transforms Old Town Newhall into a secret-agent playground with immersive challenges, street bars, and surprises around every corner.

🎭 Canyon High School Spring Play: The Crucible | May 15–17 | Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, Canyon Country | $10 Adults / $5 Students | Arthur Miller’s chilling classic comes to life as Canyon High presents The Crucible, a haunting tale of hysteria, accusation, and the unraveling of a community during the Salem Witch Trials. Showtimes: 7:00 PM on May 15–17 and 2:00 PM on May 17. Tickets available at the door via Go Fan app, check, or cash.

🔄 Recurring Thursday Events

🎵 Rooftop Sessions at Pocock Brewing | 6–9 PM | Pocock Brewing Public House | Free | Enjoy live music from local artists every Thursday night on the rooftop patio. Soak in the sounds and great vibes at Pocock Brewing Public House!

🎲 Bingo at Pocock Brewing | 7–9 PM | The Barrel Room SCV | Free | Test your luck with Bingo With Budds every Thursday night at the Barrel Room. Enjoy great drinks, food, and a fun-filled evening!

Local Stories

Community

🏗️ Remember The Hartwell project? The five-story mixed-use project planned for Main and Market Streets in Old Town Newhall? After plenty of buzz (and backlash) over its impact on local history, the developer is now asking the city to reduce its previously agreed $750K historic preservation fee to $300K. Why? To help smooth things over with a neighboring business concerned about construction noise.

The original deal (negotiated by Councilmember Laurene Weste before she recused herself) tied the fee to the demolition of a 1930s courthouse with ties to the San Francisquito Dam disaster. City Council will revisit the proposal today and decide whether to approve the updated offer, stick with the original terms, or rewrite the rules entirely. Stay tuned. (The Signal)

Entertainment

🎨🍷 Mark your calendar for this Saturday, May 17 as Old Town Newhall transforms into an open-air celebration of art, culture, and community. From 2 to 5 PM., Old Town Newhall will come alive with live performances, hands-on art demos, and open studios from more than 15 creative spaces (think ARTree, Purple Planet, and Empire Dance). It’s the perfect afternoon for art lovers, curious minds, and families looking for something fun and free.

Then, starting at 5 PM, the vibe turns delightfully grown-up with a wine and beer tasting walk featuring sips from local favorites like Pulchella Winery and Brewery Draconum. Grab your free tote and event map at the info booth near Main Street, and get ready to mingle with artists, discover hidden gems, and toast to a night of local creativity.

Art by day, wine by dusk (don’t miss it!)

Business

🍗 Chick-fil-A’s newest SCV location is officially open for business, bringing waffle fries, drive-thru ease, and 80 new jobs to The Old Road near I-5 and Magic Mountain Parkway. This spot is built for convenience, with dual drive-thru lanes, a walk-up window, curbside pickup, and outdoor seating—all designed to get you your nuggets faster (because no one likes a long lunch line).

Local operator Tom Williams (also behind the Valencia Town Center location currently under renovation) is running the show with his wife Meaghan and their two kids. They celebrated the grand opening with serious heart: 100 local heroes received free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year, and the company is donating $25,000 to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank through Feeding America. (The Signal)

Education

🤖 Project 691 is inviting the community to a robot-powered afternoon of innovation and inspiration this Saturday, May 17, from 1–3 p.m. at West Ranch High School. Nearly 40 students from across the Hart District will show off their custom-built robot, the result of more than 150 hours of engineering work this semester.

The team built their bot for this year’s underwater-themed challenge from FIRST Robotics, a global STEM nonprofit. Expect demos, tech talk, and a peek into how these students are bringing coding, design, and problem-solving to life—plus a little friendly recruiting for next year’s team.

New to robotics or just curious? This is a great event for aspiring engineers and families to learn more about STEM in action. (The Signal)

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