The city of Santa Clarita likes to celebrate the Spring season with plenty of green events for residents. Mark your calendars to take advantage of upcoming events to help stay green during the spring clean.
The city also hopes all will join them during this year’s Neighborhood Clean Up and Bike to Work Week Challenge.
Free Document Shredding Event
Residents can dispose of personal documents safely and securely for FREE! This is a drive-thru event for document shredding only, on Saturday, March 18. No electronics will be accepted. Open to city residents only, and you must pre-register by March 17, by visiting the website, while space is available. A maximum of five (5) boxes (11″ x 12″ x 15″) will be accepted per household. 3-ring binders, plastic sheet protectors and hanging file folders will not be accepted. Paper clips, staples and binder clips do not need to be removed from documents before shredding.
Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Event
On Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. residents can bring their HHW and E-Waste for free and safe disposal at the collection event being hosted at College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road. For a full list of acceptable items, please visit L.A. County’s Too Toxic to Trash Guide.
Neighborhood Clean Up
In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, the city invites residents to participate in the Neighborhood Cleanup event on Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., where participants can pick up supplies at one of three locations and clean up litter around the community. Online Pre-registration is required and begins March 6 by visiting the website. Free bags of mulch will also be provided, while supplies last.
Bike to Work Week Challenge
Grab your bike and ride to work during the week of May 15-19 for a chance to win prizes! This year’s Bike to Work Week Challenge will span over the course of five days, giving participants multiple opportunities to participate. Pit stops will be available on Thursday, May 19, only. Local businesses are encouraged to participate with the chance to win free lunch for the team and individuals will be entered into the raffle for each day that they participate throughout the week. To pledge your participation, visit the green Santa Clarita Website. Businesses can also register online at the same link.
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Experience new cultures monthly at the Canyon Country Community Center. Join family and friends to experience cultures and customs from around the world at the city of Santa Clarita’s "elebrate" event series, which returns to the Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, CA 91351, for its second year in 2023.
Roll up your sleeves and strap on your boots! The 27th Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, is back in town and is searching for the best and brightest volunteers to assist during the event.
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the seven productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, March 13 – Sunday, March 19.
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a closed session meeting Tuesday, March 14, beginning at 5:15 p.m., followed immediately by the Council's regular meeting at 6 p.m.
Join the Child & Family Center on Sunday, May 7 for the tastiest event of the year. The 34th Taste of the Town is back at Blomgren Ranch, 15142 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA 91390.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 15 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 968 new cases countywide and 17 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley.
The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department will offer fun for all ages on Thursday, April 6 and Saturday, April 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Val Verde Park, 30300 Arlington St., Castaic, CA 91384.
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, 10700 Escondido Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, CA 91390, will host a series of free Twilight Hikes suitable for all ages. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
On yet another career night for freshman Nolan Flexen, Isaac Seltzer and Matthew Hamm, No. 5-ranked The Master's University men's volleyball team defeated No. 8 William Penn University in a five-set thriller Wednesday in The MacArthur Center.
College of the Canyons defeated conference opponent Antelope Valley College by a 7-2 margin on Thursday, winning on its home court in the final regular season home match.
For Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March, Soliant, one of the nation's largest healthcare staffing companies, has announced that Valley View Community School Playground in Santa Clarita is one of the 10 best inclusive school playgrounds in the United States.
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the city of Santa Clarita and Burrtec Waste Industries for a free, community-wide informational session on the transition to a new waste services company and the new state-mandated organics recycling program which will begin July 1.
The California Department of Education has announced a new partnership with the Los Angeles County Office of Education to provide resources to bolster support for LGBTQ youth in California.
Gary Friedman, a Santa Clarita Valley artist and the Program Chair of the Santa Clarita Artists Association, has recently been chosen as a finalist in three major art shows in 2023.
Last month I wrote about the general animal caretaking requirements set forth in Los Angeles County Code Section 10.40.010. Those requirements apply to both pet owners as well as operators of commercial animal facilities such as grooming salons, boarding kennels, wild animal facilities and pet shops.
Experience new cultures monthly at the Canyon Country Community Center. Join family and friends to experience cultures and customs from around the world at the city of Santa Clarita’s "elebrate" event series, which returns to the Canyon Country Community Center, 18410 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, CA 91351, for its second year in 2023.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 11 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 814 new cases countywide and 39 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley.
What do you think about the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department's use of tasers? The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission is reviewing the LASD policy on the use of tasers and is asking for public input on LASD's use of tasers.
Roll up your sleeves and strap on your boots! The 27th Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, is back in town and is searching for the best and brightest volunteers to assist during the event.
Spring is near! As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month. Donors are crucial to helping the Red Cross avoid a blood shortage in the weeks to come.
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