Winter Shelter Valentines’ Tea will be hosted by Harrison Katz, a candidate for City Council, at the Tea Gardens, 26111 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus. Two seatings, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. $39 per person, plus tax and gratutity.  The event benefits the SCV Emergency Winter Shelter. Celebrate with the sounds of guitarist and songwriter Melissa Kaye. Call for reservations (661) 255-9832.

Haiti Earthquake Relief Fundraiser
Drive through any Coffee Kiosk and purchase a drink from Feb. 5 through Feb. 19, and they will donate a portion of the proceeds to Children’s Hunger Fund to provide relief to the victim’s of the Haiti earthquake. 23716 Lyons Ave., Newhall; 18717 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country; or 26833 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus.

SC Man/Woman of the Year
Santa Clarita’s Man and Woman of the Year committee is now accepting nomination forms from all local non-profits for the prestigious 2010 SCV Man and Woman of the Year Award, which will be presented at a dinner on Friday, May 7, Hyatt Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia. Submission deadline is Feb. 26. — download application at www.scvmanandwomanoftheyear.com. Info: (661) 252-0127 or ccoulter1@socal.rr.com.

LETMESAIL event, activities calendar
LETMESAIL, (Lifestyle Enrichment Through Meaningful Exercise, Social Activity and Independent Living) for teenagers and adults with disabilities will host the following events for registered clients:
Sunday, Feb. 7 - “Super Bowl XLIV Party,” time TBD, call for details.
Monday, Feb. 8 - “Cooking Club” Chinese Experience, 6 - 8 p.m., Adult Day Health Care Center, 22903 Soledad Canyon Road, Saugus.
Thursday, Feb. 11 - “Anchors Aweigh” Volunteer Opportunity, Help the Children, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 26450 Ruether Ave., Saugus.
Saturday, Feb. 13 - “Fourth Annual Cupid’s Ball” International Amore, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Valencia High School Multi-purpose Room, 27801 N. Dickason Drive, Valencia.
RSVP required by calling Chris at LETMESAIL: (661) 702-8555 or letmesail1@sbcglobal.net. Info:  www.letmesail.org. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Senior Center lectures/clinics
All lectures held 1-2 p.m. in activity rooms 1 & 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall.
Wednesday, Feb. 10 - Stroke Prevention with Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital health care professionals.
Wednesday, Feb. 17 — “Avoiding Common Mistakes That Many Retirees Make With Their Money” with financial adviser Anthony Saccaro.
Wednesday, Feb. 24 — “Healthy Living” with health educator Loree Searcy from Providence Health & Services.
Every Wednesday — From noon to 1 p.m., Blood-pressure checks held in Activity Room 3.
Wednesday, Feb. 10 — Blood Sugar/Diabetes Clinic with registered dietitian Lori Robinson, free blood sugar testing, 11 a.m. to noon.
Wednesday, Feb. 17 — Hearing Clinic with Nola Aronson of Audiology Associates, free hearing checks, 11 a.m. to noon.
Info: Diana Sevanian (661) 255-1588 Ext. 138.

1-day Reiki training class
Learn to heal yourself. Learn to heal others. Receive attunements that raise your vibration so you can be open to receive, better  understand, and utilize your own gifts and inner guidance. A level-one Reiki training class will be held 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today.   Info: Joan Darlene (805) 338-7040.

Valencia Wine Co. Mojito wine dinner
Valencia Wine Co. and Mojito  Cuban Cuisine will host a wine  paired dinner Monday, Feb. 8.  Wine paired by Guy Lelarge. 6:30p.m. reception/ 7 p.m. dinner. Reservations required. (661) 254-9300.

Sheila R. Veloz Mammo Mondays
Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center is dedicating three Mondays in February, Women’s Health Month, to take the time to get mammograms — Monday, Feb. 8 is open for health care professionals, Monday, Feb. 15 is open for educators, school staff, and members of their families, and Monday, Feb. 22 is open for Santa Clarita Valley business women. Appointments available 7:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.; special cash pricing for uninsured patients. Info: (661) 253-8822.

Braille Institute’s Mobile Solutions
The Mobile Solutions van from the Braille Institute will be available for the visually impaired, offering services such as the sales of assistive devices, library services registration, resource referrals, and more, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. Info: (661) 259-9444, Ext. 125.

‘Alice in Wonderland’ auditions
D.E.E. Studio productions Performing Arts Academy is auditioning for the fun-filled musical, with roles available for children and adults, as well as chorus members, through Feb. 19. Info: (661) 254-4543.

Democratic Club of Santa Clarita Valley
Meeting, networking, and socializing, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, Las Lomas restaurant, 24225 Main St., Suite 4, Newhall. Info: (661) 295-9318 or www.scvdems.org.

SCV Escrow Assoc. Meeting
The Santa Clarita Valley Escrow Association will hold their monthly dinner meeting, featuring a program presented by California Crimefight, open to the public, 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, Marie Callender’s, The Old Road, Valencia. Info: (661) 284-2900.

Valencia High golf team fundraiser
Eat at Jersey Mike’s from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, and 20 percent of all the proceeds will be donated to the Valencia High Viking Golf Tea, 23872 Copperhill Drive, Saugus.

Sweetheart Serenades
Order a singing telegram delivered to almost any location in the Santa Clarita Valley from the award-winning High School Madrigals Choir, complete with flowers and commemorative photo cards, Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13, $100, funds raised benefit Canyon High School Choir. Info: (661) 510-7522 or (661) 251-7592.

Republican Women Federated
Monthly meeting with special guest speaker, Dr. Johan Stead, political studies professor at Master’s College, 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, International House of Pancakes, 24737 Pico Canyon, Stevenson Ranch. Info: (661) 299-1834 or scvrwpepper@hotmail.com.

Toast Masters meeting
Learn confidence through public speaking, snacks and networking at 5:15 p.m., meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, Specialty Labs, 27027 Tourney Road, Valencia. Info: (661) 263-6066.

Sierra Pelona Rock Club meeting
If  interested in mineralogy, lapidary, or geology,  bring your rocks and join the Sierra Pelona Rock Club for their monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, Clubhouse at Greenbrier Mobile Estates East, 21301 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country. Info: www.sierrapelona.com.

Talk with Dennis McCarthy
The Marvin Silver Adult Educational program presents a talk with columnist Dennis McCarthy, 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, Temple Beth Ami, 23023 Hilse Lane, Santa Clarita. $7 adults/students free. Info: (661) 255-6410.

SCV Singles social Event
An evening of fun, live entertainment and socializing that attracts up to 200 local singles, 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, Courtyard by Marriott, 28523 Westinghouse Place, Valencia. Free. Info: scvsingles@gmail.com.

Astronomical Society Meeting
Ventura County Astronomical Society will hold its monthly meeting with speaker David Doody, lead engineer for the Cassini’s Mission Support Office at Jet Propulsion Laboratories, who will present “How We Got to Saturn and What We’re Finding,” free, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19, Mesa Union School Multi-Purpose Room, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. Info: (805) 642-5166.

11th Annual No-Tap Tournament
Fundraiser to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities, silent auction, drawings, and bowling, 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, Valencia Lanes. Info: (661) 296-6700 or ghpvi@sbcglobal.net.

SCVMTAC Piano Benefit Concert
The Santa Clarita Valley Music Teacher’s Association of California will perform  “On Stage” with local students and Joshua K. Pifer to raise money for a SVCMTAC branch piano, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, Masters College Recital Hall, 21726 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall. Info: (661) 644-1355.

SCV Macinthosh users group
Presentation of the highlights of the MacWorld Expo in San Francisco and question-and-answer session, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 23, Valencia Mac, 23333 Cinema Drive, Suite 100, Valencia. Info: (661) 250-4149.

Luncheon to     honor military
American Legion Post 507, 24527 Spruce St., Newhall, will host a BBQ luncheon in honor of the active military, recently discharged military, Blue Star Mothers and Gold Star Mothers. 1 p.m.  Saturday, Feb. 27.  RSVP by Saturday to: elindgreen@sbcglobal.net.

History of Radio Broadcasting
Relive the early days of radio with and recount its history until modern times with presenter Carl Goldman, 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, 24101 Newhall Ave., Newhall. Free. Info: (661) 254-1275 or alan@scvhistory.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Race
Knights of Columbus will sponsor its 30th annual 5K run, starting in Mentryville at the west end of Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, run entirely on a trail in the park property, 9 a.m., Saturday, March 13, $21 — $27 pre-registration  Info: (661) 259-4384.

2010 Women in Service Brunch
Brunch to honor outstanding volunteers nominated by non-profits at the request of Zonta Club of SCV, $35, Saturday, March 20, Robinson Ranch Country Club clubhouse. Info: (661) 252-8424.

Ukrainian Easter Egg Class
A class on pysanky, the process that produces intricately designed Ukranian Easter eggs, 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 24, $40 non-members, free for members of SCV Senior Center enrolled in first-quarter art classes. Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. Info: (661) 259-9444.