Saturday > February 28
SCV Club Cheer Hosts Poker Tournament Fundraiser
Team Fusion's 20 cheerleaders - ages 7 through 14 years - qualified to compete in the Cheerleading Worlds Championship on April 25 and 26 at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Now they just need to get there. Help them out by attending a poker tournament at the Valencia Country Club or by making a much-appreciated donation; 775-9849 www.scvclubcheer.com

Saturday > March 21
City of Santa Clarita Hosts
Emergency Expo
The City of Santa Clarita Emergency Expo will educate attendees on emergency preparedness, response and awareness. Taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Expo is held at the College of the Canyons in the parking lot areas adjacent to Valencia Boulevard. Attendees will have the opportunity to view over 60 demonstrations and displays that will provide best practices in preparedness and the opportunity to meet with first responders and exhibitors. Learn and enhance your level of preparedness with demonstrations and displays from Fire, Sheriff, CHP, Public Health, CERT and Animal Care and Control. An early-access hour for special needs families/individuals will start at 9 a.m. before opening to the general public; www.santa-clarita.com

Save the Date!
Sunday > April 19
Assistance League Hosts Footsteps 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids Fun Run
The annual event provides much-needed funding for Operation School Bell. The race will be held at Newhall Park. Assistance League serves children, seniors and families in need, bringing caring and commitment into action in the SCV; 255-1991
www.assistanceleague-alsc.org

This Month, Why Don't You...
{re}connect with other moms. Visit www.scvalleymommies.com and attend one of their "Ugly Coffees," which encourage moms to relax and hang out (with or without kids) - no makeup or cute clothes required.
sleep in on Saturday, March 7. You'll be losing an hour of shut-eye starting Sunday, March 8, when we "spring forward" an hour for Daylight Savings Time.
order flowers for your partner. Now that the prices (and expectation levels) that come with Valentine's Day are behind us, your "just because" sentiment will be especially well received.
"go green" on Saint Patrick's Day. Everyone's Irish on March 17. Save your younger kids the pain of school-yard pinches by setting aside their favorite green sweater well in advance (and hide your teen's "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" pin while you're at it).