Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Local professionals and community leaders joined the second annual Non-Profit Love Match on Tuesday, Feb.

10 at the Child & Family Center, speeding through mini networking sessions to explore ways to support local nonprofits. Hosted by the SCV Chamber of Commerce, the event featured pizza, wine & focused connections.

Jack and Jill of America is hosting its Mardi Gras Casino Night Fundraiser (6-11 p.m.) at (Sand Canyon Country Club) on Saturday, Mar.

7.

On Jan. 29, a trip for the Lady Flyers turned tragic when a snowplow lost control near Denver and struck a sprinter van — injuring Brenda Greenwald and three of her children; Greenwald, who suffered serious injuries, was released from ICU and returned home while her family now faces financial strains.

L.A. County Parks celebrates 100 years of Black History Month with events at three local parks in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Families enjoyed food tasting, drumming, and crafts (including banana pudding) at events held last week, and more gatherings are planned throughout February.

The 30th Anniversary Cowboy Festival offers VIP passes and ticketed events with cowboy living, live music (and a new line dance competition) for a full weekend of western fun in Santa Clarita.

Purchase your passes now for this upcoming celebration.

Hart District hosted its first-ever Superbowl of Chess tournament at Castaic High School on Feb.

7, where 62 students (from junior high to high school) competed in five rounds to win trophies and sharpen life skills.

Rancho Pico Junior High won first place at the San Fernando Valley MathCounts competition held on Feb.

7 at CSUN, earning a spot to compete in the California MathCounts State Competition in Riverside on March 21.

WiSH Education Foundation hosts the Hart District’s Got Talent Variety Showcase on Friday, Feb.

27 at Saugus High School Performing Arts Center. The event features nearly double last year’s talent and tickets ($15 general, $25 VIP, $10 student), with doors at 6 p.m. and shows at 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Robert “Bob” Albert Nolet, a longtime Sulphur Springs superintendent who began teaching in Newhall, died on Jan.

22 after a five-year battle with cancer, and a Celebration of Life will be held Monday, Feb. 16 in Castaic — arrangements were made by Eternal Valley Memorial Park.

SUSD Board seeks input to choose a new superintendent after Dr. Hawkins retires on June 30.

In-person meeting is Thursday, Feb. 19 at Bridgeport Elementary; a virtual meeting is Monday, Feb. 23 and an online survey is open Feb. 9 to Mar. 6.

Council members questioned the mall’s future when the Town Center Specific Plan was missing from the city’s budget review and five-year plan.

Officials said planning is complete and updates will follow once Centennial confirms details — a decision that could affect mall economic gains.

The Saugus girls rallied in the fourth quarter to win a 64-47 playoff game against Claremont on Thursday.

The team overcame illnesses and injuries and will face Heritage this Saturday at 5 p.m.—their strong effort moving them forward in the Division 2 bracket.

Saugus Centurions were eliminated from the CIF playoffs after a 60-54 loss to the visiting Trabuco Hills Mustangs on Friday, Feb.

13 at Saugus High School; coach Alfredo Manzano said the team struggled in the second half while Braydon Harmon marked a milestone (his 1,000th career point).