Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita community members are mourning longtime senior advocate Brad Berens, who passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday morning.

He served as the former executive director of the local senior center and led 19 years of work to create vital programs for seniors — his legacy continues to inspire support for aging residents.

Old Town Newhall transforms into a winter wonderland on November 15 for Light Up Main Street from 4 to 8 p.m.—with the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.—as residents are advised to use detours and free parking while Lyons and Main Streets are closed from 6 a.m. until midnight.

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley announced its Festival of Trees will take place from Nov.

21 to Nov. 23 at Canyon Country Community Center, celebrating 23 years of holiday art and community giving. The event will feature decorated trees, live auctions, a special Senior Day and gala kickoff, and Santa Claus on Nov. 22—proceeds support local youth programs.

Knights of Columbus Council 6016 in partnership with West Ranch High School Parent Advisory Council has launched its 2025 Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale to support groups such as the Child & Family Center, Santa Clarita Valley Pregnancy Center, Coats for Kids, West Ranch High School initiatives and a program for farmworker families. Community members may order online until Nov. 17 at 7:59 p.m. with pickup scheduled for Dec. 6—this fundraiser continues a long-standing local tradition.

Santa Clarita has a full weekend planned with Light Up Main Street—featuring a tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. on November 15 in Old Town Newhall—, a Master’s University Orchestra concert on November 14 at 7:30 p.m., and a Turkey Trot on November 15 that will support community services in Valencia. Additional events include a casino night fundraiser, mission opera dining, and the opening of Lock House Escape Room in Canyon Country.

The Oksana Management Group will host its monthly OMG Mixer on December 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at El Cubano Restaurant in Valencia.

The event costs $60 per person, includes food, drinks, and an after-party at Genuine Cigars Lounge from 7:30 to 9 p.m.—it is designed to help Santa Clarita professionals build genuine business connections without referral pressure.

The Santa Clarita Artists Association will host the 'Reflections' opening reception Saturday, Nov 15, noon—3 p.m. at the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall.

The art show runs from Nov 14—Dec 14 and will feature live music, painting, ornament decorating, and a pop-up holiday boutique.

College of the Canyons has opened registration for its winter 2026 session — offering more than 340 class sections in various learning formats — so students can prepare for future studies.

College of the Canyons received Candidate for Accreditation status for its Occupational Therapy Assistant program, which will enroll 28 students in fall 2026 at the Valencia campus.

Classes run Tuesday through Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. and applicants must complete seven prerequisites and attend a Zoom information session, with applications accepted March 2 through March 31, 2026 — space is limited.

Students from SCVi Charter School will present their first semester aerospace projects Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. during the TK-7 Aerospace Learning Showcase at the campus located at 28060 Hasley Canyon Road, No. 200, Castaic (the event is free and open to the public).