VALLEY EVENTS

 

Saturday, November 3

Alisal Cellars Annual Halloween Costume Party. Come in costume and enjoy one more day of Halloween! Costume contests, live DJ, food and plenty of fun. 8pm to close. 686-4329

 

St. Mark’s in the Valley 32nd Annual Book Sale 9am - 2pm • No admission charge, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos • 688-4454

 

Solvang Prelude Bike Ride. 25k, 50k or 100k bike ride. SCOR sponsored. 562-690-9693

 

Zaca Creek Art Gallery Anniversary Show 1-4pm. Gallery members show. 91 Second St., Buellton. 688-2270. Show runs through December

 

Sunday November 4

Daylight Saving Time Ends. Clocks “fall back” one hour at 2am

 

Zaca Creek Art Gallery Anniversary Show 1-4pm. Gallery members show. 91 Second St., Buellton. 688-2270. Show runs through December

 

Rotary Club of Los Olivos presents Tenors Three. Peter Benecke, Adam Haws and John Reese perform selections from Neapolitan, Classical, traditional Irish religious and contemporary songs. St. Mark’s Church, Los Olivos, 3pm. $15, 686-5830

 

Jewelry for the Holidays. Beaded jewelry class. 7-9pm, Elverhoj Museum, 686-1211

 

Tuesday, November 6

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Understanding Your Palate. Novices and seasoned wine tasters with special guests sharing wine knowledge, 5pm sharp, no reservations required, $15/person, wine club members $10, includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. This month’s artist: Suzanne Huska. 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. 688-7265

 

Wednesday, November 7

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe present: Brett Escalera, Consilience Wine. Tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5-6pm. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

 

SYVVA Fall Mixer. Free, Public welcome, 5-7pm, Hadsten House Inn, Mission Dr., Solvang. Complimentary local wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. 686-0053

 

SYV Artists Guild welcomes Mary Meng-Wade, guest speaker. 2-4pm, Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado, Los Olivos 688-3722

 

Thursday, November 8

Solvang Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Free, refreshments, 5-7pm. Hosted by House of Honeywood, Mission Dr., Solvang. 688-0701

 

Mastering the Art of Pie Crusts. Class 7-9pm. Elverjoh Museum, 686-1211

 

Friday, November 9

Elverjoj Museum of Art presents 9th Annual Queen of Arts Show & Sale. Free. Over 30 artists and craftspeople. A portion of every sale benefits the museum. Call for times, 686-1211

 

Saturday, November 10

Peppertree Art Show. Hosted by Bob & Trace Eubanks. Over 100 prominent artists 3-7:30pm. Peppertree Ranch, 3617 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. For info and to request an invitation, call 805-688-6205.

 

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society presents Vaquero Show & Sale. Annual show of western wear and wares, Museum Courtyard, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. 688-7889

 

Oak Valley After-School Trip - Museum of the American West. 8a.m. to 6p.m. $29, Broad representation of art and artifacts. Special Exhibit: Gene Autry & the Twentieth Century West. www.cityof buellton.com

 

Lucas & Lewellen’s 4th Annual Wine Club Harvest Party. 1 to 4pm, 132 Easy St., Buellton. Hors d oeuvres, music, tours, raffle, barrel & tank sampling. Reservations 1-888-777-6663. Complimentary to Club Members, guests $75

 

Sedwick Reserve Public Hike. Easy to strenuous. 8:30 am, 2-3 hours, bring a picnic, reservations required, rain cancels. www.sedgwick@lifesci.ucsb.edu

 

Sunday, November 11

Veterans Day

 

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society presents Vaquero Show & Sale. Annual show of western wear and wares, Museum Courtyard, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. 688-7889

 

Elverjoj Museum of Art presents 9th Annual Queen of Arts Show & Sale. Free. Over 30 artists and craftspeople. A portion of every sale benefits the museum. Call for times, 686-1211

 

Peppertree Art Show. Hosted by Bob & Trace Eubanks. Over 100 prominent artists 11am-3:30pm. Peppertree Ranch, 3617 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. For info and to request an invitation, call 805-688-6205.

 

Solvang Rec travels to Laughlin. Nov 11-Nov 14, $199/person double occupancy, $219 single, Edgewater Hotel & Casino.688-7529

 

Monday, November 12

Veteran’s Day Program, Vet’s Memorial Building, Mission Dr., Solvang, 11am. Rev. Jeffrey Bridgeman to offer invocation and benediction. Music by Santa Ynez Valley Chorale and Valley Wind Ensemble. Refreshments. Free

 

Tuesday, November 13

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Understanding Your Palate. Novices and seasoned wine tasters with special guests sharing wine knowledge, 5pm sharp, no reservations required, $15/person, wine club members $10, includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. This week Edna Valley Appellation Tasting. 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. 688-7265

 

Wednesday, November 14

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

 

Buellton Chamber Mixer. 5 to 7p.m. Free. Holiday Season Mixer at Prudential REaldty, 1430 Mission Dr.

 

Thursday, November 15

The Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Bible Study will meet monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10am-12Noon, Rancho Santa Ynez Clubhouse. This year, study will be the Book of Psalms. Nondenominational group study. Sharron Luft 688-5403

 

Friday, November 16

Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive at 5 Wine Bar. Enjoy a glass as a last remembrance of the summer, on the patio at 5. 448 Alisal Rd., Solvang, 686-2967

 

ON-GOING EVENTS

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises presents: “Osprey” A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring 2 hour “Eagle Cruise.” Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 min. before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Info and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com. Wed-Sun. Call for times.

 

Mondays

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

 

Wednesdays

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

 

Thursdays

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

 

Fridays

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

 

Saturdays

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.

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

THIS WEEKS FEATURES

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society

presents

Vaquero Show & Sale

Saturday, November 10

Annual show of western wear and wares, Museum Courtyard

3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez • 688-7889

 

Peppertree Art Show

Hosted by Bob & Trace Eubanks

Saturday, November 10

Over 100 prominent artists 3-7:30pm

Peppertree Ranch, 3617 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez

For info and to request an invitation, call 805-688-6205.

 

 

OUT OF TOWN EVENTS

Wednesday, November 7

“What you don’t know about your credit score can hurt you”

Seminar  by Neil Daly

Daly Financial Group

Santa Maria Airport Radisson

3455 Skyway Dr., Santa Maria

$15 • 5pm

RSVP Vaness Herrera 686-2321

Free analysis of the copy you bring of your confidential credit report.

 

Saturday, November 10

Wine Tasting

Slow Food Santa Barbara

Clos Pepe Winery

Followed by seasonal dinner

served with wine

4pm

$80 Slow Food members

$100 non-members

Limited to 40 people

Send check to Laurence Hauben, 814 San Roque Rd., Santa Barbara 93105