Good morning, Santa Clarita.

SCV Senior Center is celebrating 50 years on Oct.

10 with an open house from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at 27180 Golden Valley Road and a concert by the Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band at 5 p.m. in the Ballroom.

Santa Clarita residents can explore a variety of events this week, starting with today's SENSES Block Party – Oktoberfest on Main Street and the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at Newhall Community Center, followed by Friday's Old Town Newhall Fire Relief fundraiser and various fairs, cleanups, and concerts on different days.

Volunteer registration is open for the 31st Annual River Rally Clean-up and Environmental Expo, scheduled for Sept.

19 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Newhall Community Center. Volunteers must pre-register by Sept. 18 and bring proper gear for safety and hydration.

The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center will host its 23rd Annual Duck Dash on Sunday, Sept.

20 at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center. Families can join duck races and interactive activities for a $5 entry fee to support accessible healthcare.

Santa Clarita Artists Association is seeking donations for its Silent Auction at the Art Classic to fund student scholarships and art enrichment, with items registered online by Sept.

23. The 36th Annual Art Classic Awards Celebration and Reception will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Centre with public viewing on Sunday, Oct. 4.

SCV Water announced the release of the new children's book "Dewy and Droppy: The Tale of Two Drops," which is now available for readers in Santa Clarita.

The publisher expects the book to spark young imaginations.

College of the Canyons will host its Fall 2026 Star Party on Friday, Oct.

16 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the lower plaza next to the Takeda Science Center featuring keynote speaker Dave Margrave from the RS-25 Rocket Engine program and local astronomy club telescope views + science displays.

WiSH Hart District Education Foundation will host ASCEND on Oct.

15 at Valencia High School Performing Arts Center from 6 to 8:30 pm, featuring five leaders who will share their journeys and inspire young women and supporters. Registration is free for educators, mentors, and community members.

On Sept. 16, 1872, local settlers Thomas Finley Mitchell and the Lang family established the Sulphur Springs School District in the Santa Clarita Valley, which has grown to serve thousands as one of the oldest operating school districts in the area (a legacy of early education).

Kaiser Permanente earned top NCQA ratings in 2026, with nine plans receiving 5-star marks and others scoring 4.5 stars.

Local Medicare and Medi-Cal offerings show the system’s strong commitment to quality care + service.

Foothill League play begins Friday, Sept.

18 at local sites as teams like Golden Valley, Valencia and West Ranch aim for wins, while the Faith Bowl returns Saturday, Sept. 19 when Trinity takes on SCCS in the Heritage League.