From the Desk of Bill Cirone

Saturday, October 6      

Woodworking Class - Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional wood finishing. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. (805)686-2070 days.

 

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises presents: “Opsprey” A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring 2 hour “Wildlife Cruise.” 10-12pm & 3-5pm. Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 minutes before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Information and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, (805) 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com

 

Sunday, October 7

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises presents: “Opsprey” A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring 2 hour “Wildlife Cruise.” 10-12pm. Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 minutes before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Information and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, (805) 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com

 

Goleta Valley Cycling Club presents 28th Annual People Powered Bike Ride. Start/Finish at Firestone Meadows, Los Olivos. www.goletabike.org

 

Monday, October 8

SYV PEP Meeting sponsored by the Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. 10am-12pm. 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang (Fireside Room) 805-564-3888

 

Tuesday, October 9

Los Olivos Wine Merchant presents SB County Appellation Comparison Tasting. 5-7pm, hors d’oeuvres & wine. 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. 688-7265

 

Wednesday, October 10

Los Padres Forest Watch presents Town Meeting on the Zaca Fire’s Impacts to our local backcountry and wildlife. SB Public Library’s Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street, SB. 7pm. Talks by Ray Ford, one of our region’s noted experts on SB backcountry, who documented the Zaca Fire’s activities first-hand. Come see vivid photography and firsthand accounts of firefighting and restoration efforts.

 

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents: Foxen Winery accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s hors d’ oeuvres. 5-6pm. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

Performance Fitness Community Health Connection presents Free lecture: Current concepts in total joint arhroplasty by Dr. William Gallivan, Jr. 7-8:15pm, 320 Alisal Rd., Suite 406, Solvang. 688-5000

Farmer’s Market Certified Organic. First Street and Copenhagen, 2:30-6pm. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs and much more. 688-0701

 

Thursday, October 11

Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn presents Thursday Evening Sing-Along, pianist Bill Powell, 8:30-10:30pm, Lobby Lounge. No cover charge. 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 688--7788

 

Friday, October 12

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Winemaker Dinner, Petersen Village Inn, 6-9pm.Chef Mini Dal Cuoco presents a 6-course gourmet feast. 688-3121

 

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises presents: “Opsprey” A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring 2 hour “Wildlife Cruise.” 3-5pm. Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 minutes before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Information and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, (805) 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com

 

Volare Ristorante presents Live Jazz, 7-9pm, No cover, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072.

 

 

Saturday, October 13

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program:

A 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10:00-11:30 a.m. every Saturday. (Free with $6 Park Admission per vehicle.) Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) from 1:00-2:00pm. Kids under ten must be accompanied by an adult. Kids learn about wildlife, caring for the environment, and earn a cool badge. ($2 per child.) Both activities meet at the Cachuma Lake Nature Center. Info: 805-688-4515 www.cachuma.com

 

Woodworking Class - Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional wood finishing. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. (805)686-2070 days.

 

Los Olivos 8th Grade Class presents: Dinner/Auction, 6pm, St. Mark’s Church, Los Olivos. $25/person, 686-0139

 

SB County Vintners Celebration of Harvest, Rancho Sisquoc Winery. Live entertainment 1-4pm, Advance tickets $65. 688-0881

 

Honeywood/Old Mission Wine Co. presents Winemaker Saturday. Meet the winemaker and taste select vintages for $6/person. 11am-5pm, 1539B Mission Dr., Solvang, 686-9323. Today’s feature: Ovene Winery

 

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises presents: “Opsprey” A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring 2 hour “Wildlife Cruise.” 10-12pm & 3-5pm. Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 minutes before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Information and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, (805) 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com

 

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting, 10am-2pm, 2902C San Marcos St., Los Olivos, $3/person, 693-1600

 

Santa Ynez Inn presents Harvest Winemaker Dinner, Guest Chef Leonard Curti (Grappolos) paired with wines from Kenneth Volk Vineyards, 6:30pm, hors d’oeuvres plus 5 courses, $125/person, 688-5588, 3627 Sagunto, Santa Ynez

 

Volare Ristorante presents Live Jazz, 7-9pm, No cover charge, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072