Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Families can pick pumpkins from the pool at Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 5 to 7 p.m. The free event — presented by Kaiser Permanente — features a costume contest, lawn games, and a food donation drive at 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway.

Santa Clarita residents can order a fresh Christmas tree or wreath to support local charities when Knights of Columbus Council 6016 launches its annual sale; orders are accepted now through Nov.

15 with pickup on Dec. 5 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church parking lot.

Santa Clarita offers a busy week of community events—starting with today’s State of the City at the Rink Sports Pavilion at 3 pm, followed by a job fair at College 0f the Canyons tomorrow and a Halloween Community Hike on Saturday at Whitney Canyon.

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber announced honorees for its 16th Annual Salute to Patriots event honoring local veterans who boost the business community.

The event will take place Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. at the SCV Senior Center, Bella Vida + community members are invited to celebrate their service.

The Reset Center celebrated its first anniversary today with digital wellness workshops and community Reset Nights in the Santa Clarita Valley – founder Vanessa Williams credited local supporters for helping families build healthier tech habits and announced plans to expand programs in year two.

Spaghetti Western Restaurant and Bar is set to open in December at 22520 Lyons Avenue next to the Laemmle Theatre in Old Town Newhall, where owners AJ Gilbert and Martha Madison plan to offer Italian dishes inspired by Santa Clarita's film history (drawing from classic Italian Western films).

Musical theater fans will enjoy Broadway-oke at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Valencia on Friday, Oct.

30 from 7-9:30 p.m. The live karaoke event features a pianist playing show tunes and proceeds support St. Stephen’s Music Ministries via a suggested $5 donation.

Residents are invited to celebrate the fourth Annual Día de los Muertos event at Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday, Oct.

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College of the Canyons will host a scholarly presentation on Harry Potter at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov.

12 — English Professor Erin Delaney will lead the free event starting at 6 p.m. with refreshments served.

Newhall resident Katie Grant launches her new book, The Postpartum Anxiety Cheat Sheet, offering quick, accessible guidance for new moms who struggle with anxiety.

The resource, priced at $14.99, is based on her personal experience and aims to reduce feelings of isolation.

High school football in the Foothill League heats up this week as Valencia (4-0 in league play) takes on Golden Valley, Hart faces Canyon, and West Ranch meets Castaic in the KHTS Game of the Week; Trinity and Santa Clarita Christian School also have key matchups scheduled.