Thousands Drawn to Hart Park 🥁

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Good morning, SCV. This is The SCV Insider. Ever wonder why mornings feel like a poorly negotiated treaty between your bed and your responsibilities? Because, same.

In today’s SCV Insider:

• Circle of Hope's Pink October 🌸

• Security Overhaul for Parks & Libraries 🚨

• Heartbeats & Heritage: Pow Wow Celebration Drums On 🥁

Let’s get into it.

— Kate

Editor’s Note

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Circle of Hope Paints the Town Pink 🎀

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Circle of Hope is taking charge with their "31 Days of Hope." Translation: a month-long parade of events, fundraisers, and retail therapy, all for a good cause. Whether you're sipping on a latte or putting your putting skills to the test at the 17th Hole Challenge, your dollars are making a difference.

Local businesses are stepping up too. From Parkway Auto’s "Buy a Car, Give Hope" to Jessica Pryor Aesthetics’ "Scent & Give Back," supporting cancer patients has never been more stylish—or aromatic. And don’t forget the one-day events like Jersey Mike’s night (tonight!) or the Afternoon Tea (Oct. 19) that adds a touch of class to your pink-wearing endeavors. Pink isn’t just a color this October—it’s a full-blown movement.

Get the full calendar of events HERE and below ⬇️!

$2.3M for Parks & Libraries Security 🛡️

Santa Clarita isn’t playing around when it comes to safety. In response to resident concerns about community security, the City Council is ready to invest over $2.3 million for extra safety measures at SCV parks, libraries, and transit centers. Out with Select Patrol, in with Good Guard Security—because nothing says "family-friendly" like a little extra peace of mind.

New contracts also include security for Metrolink stations and the Old Town Newhall parking structure. Councilwoman Laurene Weste, who met with concerned Old Orchard residents, made it clear: "If there’s anything we can do to help, we need to do it now." Catch the Oct. 22 City Council meeting to see just how far SCV is willing to go to keep things clean and safe.

More info HERE!

A Weekend of Tradition 🌟

The 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow brought William S. Hart Park alive with culture, tradition, and community vibes. Over 10,000 attendees soaked up the sounds, dances, crafts, and heritage of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians—and then some.

James Morales, a Tataviam tribe member, passionately shared why events like this are crucial: “It’s important for us to teach our young ones, to keep them involved.” From Nevada to Arizona, tribes showed up to support each other, and you could feel the camaraderie. Tribal President Rudy Ortega summed it up best: "It’s communal. It’s really bringing people together, sharing and celebrating." If you missed it, just imagine thousands of people sharing the heartbeat of a drum—because that’s exactly what it felt like.

Learn more HERE!

Swap Meet Says Goodbye 🛍️

It’s official, folks. The Santa Clarita Swap Meet at Saugus Speedway is closing its gates for good on October 27. Owner Doug Bonelli has been hinting at this closure for a while, but now it’s written in ink. Expect costumes, face-painting, and one last hurrah as vendors and visitors bid adieu to the twice-weekly market.

What comes next for the property? That’s still anyone’s guess. But with the Santa Clarita City Council meeting set for Oct. 22, we’ll be keeping an eye out for updates on the proposed 320-home Riverview Project. Grab your swap meet treasures while you can—this is the final curtain call.

Read more HERE!

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🎲 Tonight, 7 PM - 9 PM | Bingo at Pocock Brewing | Join the fun at Bingo with Budds on Thursdays in the Barrel Room at Pocock Brewing. Drinks, great food, and lucky cards—need we say more?

🎶 Tomorrow, 7 PM - 10 PM | Boots and Barrels Country Night at Pocock Brewing | Dust off those boots for line dancing lessons and a live DJ every other Friday at Pocock Brewing Barrel Room. Let’s get this honky-tonk started!

🎤 Saturday, 6 PM - 9 PM | Just Us 4: Live Jazz & Swing Night | Catch the local vocal jazz quartet "Just Us 4" for a night of harmony, jazz, and swing at Acton Community Center. Dinner at 6 PM, show at 7 PM. Reservations required—call 661-269-5844.

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