The Santa Clarita Veterans Collaborative will host a meeting next week, where those interested in becoming involved with veteran affairs in the Santa Clarita Valley can join several volunteer committees working to spread the word about the newly opened Veteran Center.

The meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on July 21 in room 301 at the College of the Canyons University Center.

Veterans and their families can escape the heat and receive complimentary food and cold drinks at the meeting.

The Santa Clarita Veteran Center, which opened earlier in the summer, provides a number of services for residents of Santa Clarita who have served in the armed forces, as well as their family members, including access to computers and free food.

Those interested in learning more can reach out the collaborative by email.

Ed. Note: This information was taken from a news release provided by the Santa Clarita Veterans Collaborative.

Ed. Note: A previous version of this story referenced a celebration at the Regan Library. That celebration will be held in November.