Saturday, December 8

Nativity Pageant,  “Christmas Story” Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second St., narrated by Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., choir, costumes, live animals. FREE. First come, first served. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

 

SYV Cottage Hospital Auxiliary presents Annual Holiday Gala, Marriott Hotel, Buellton. 6 p.m.,Cocktails, dinner and dancing to City Lights

 

Roblar Winery presents Italian cooking with Leonardo Curti, Trattoria Grappolo, 5 to 8 p.m., 300 Roblar, Santa Ynez. $125 includes instruction, wine tasting and dinner. 686-2603

 

Sedgwick Public Hike, 8:30 a.m., 2 to 3 hours depending on the difficulty degree. Bring a picnic lunch. Reservations required, sedgwick@lifesci.ucsb.edu.

 

Book Signing by local author Lynn Wilkelis, “The Coin Keepers/Book One” Roasted Bean, Santa Ynez, 10 a.m. to Noon.

 

Silver Sun Alpacas Holiday Open Ranch & Boutique. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., spinning demonstrations, shopping and raffle. 3030 Baseline Ave., Santa Ynez, (805) 637-0637

 

Burnett Family Christmas Tree Farm presents Santa Claus, Noo to 3 p.m., 1475 Highway 246, Buellton, 686-1490

 

Sunday, December 9

Solvang Ward Latter-Day Saints Church presents “Twas a Midnight Clear.” 6 p.m. SYV Chorale, Central City Chordsmen & Quartet, Solvang, Goleta & El Camino LDS Choirs, Josh Messina & other soloists. Free. 2627 Janin Way, Solvang

 

Ballard Inn and Restaurant presents Ranch & Vineyard paintings by Gwen Cates. Wines from Tantara Winery, light refreshments by chef Budi Kazali. 12 to 3 p.m., 2436 Baseline, Ballard, 688-7770

 

Tuesday, December 11

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Blind Tasting. Novices and seasoned wine tasters with special guests sharing wine knowledge, 5 p.m. sharp, no reservations required, $15/person, wine club members $10, includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.

 

Christmas at Hearst Castle, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., $40, Solvang Rec. 688-7529

 

New Frontiers presents Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1984 Old Mission Dr., Solvang, 693-1746. Free reusable shopping bag to donors.

 

Wednesday, December 12

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

 

Buellton Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Hosted by Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, 555 McMurray Road, Buellton. 688-7829

 

Thursday, December 13

Decorating “Chameleon Style” by Camay Arad, 10 a.m. to Noon, Rockwood, Santa Barbara Woman’s Club, 670 Mission Cyn Rd., Santa Barbara, $10, 682-4546

 

Solvang Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Free, Royal Scandinavian Inn, 400 Alisal Rd., Solvang, 5 to 7 p.m., 688-0701

 

Santa Barbara Public Library presents ECO-Film Night, Bill Mollison Films celebrating 10 years of Permaculture in SB, 7 p.m., $5, SB Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 962-2571

 

Tuesday, December 18

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting. Novices and seasoned wine tasters with special guests sharing wine knowledge, 5 p.m. sharp, no reservations required, $15/person, wine club members $10, includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.

 

Wednesday, December 19

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

 

La Bella Rosa Open House, 2 to 7 p.m., featuring women’s clothing, jewelry, 442 First Street, Solvang

 

Saturday, December 22

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

 

Tuesday, December 25

Merry Christmas!

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, January 2

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

 

Thursday, January 3

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

 

Wednesday, January 4

Wilding Art Museum presents Free Friday Flicks. 7pm, 2948 Nojoqui St., Los Olivos. Popcorn, cookies, wine, bottled water and soft drinks are provided free of charge. 688-1082

 

 

Wednesday, January 9

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

 

Tuesday, January 15

“Understanding your Palate Tuesdays” Burgundian varieties tasting 5 p.m. No reservations are required. $15 per person (Wine Club Members pay $10) includes all wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.

 

 

 

 

ONGOING 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.

 

Solvang Carriage & Livery presents Carriage Rides, pick up on Alisal across from the windmill, (805) 651-6130

 

Mondays

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

 

Tuesdays

Buellton Rotary Club meets, Marriott Hotel, Buellton, noon. 688-1000

 

Solvang Rotary Club meets, Alisal River Course, 7:15 a.m., www.solvangrotary.com

 

Wednesdays

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

 

SYV Rotary Club meets at Royal Scandinavian Inn, 12:15 p.m., www.santaynezvalleyrotary.org

 

Thursdays

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

 

Los Olivos Rotary Club meets, Los Olivos Grange, 5:30 p.m., 688-0658

 

Texas Hold-’em Poker, Solvang Senior Center, 688-3793

 

Fridays

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

 

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2902-C San Marcos Street, Los Olivos. $3 per person. 693-1600

 

Saturdays

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program: A 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday. (Free with $6 Park Admission per vehicle.) Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. 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 to 9 p.m., No cover, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072

 

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2902C San Marcos St., Los Olivos. $3/person 693-1600

 

WINTERFEST

Saturday, December 8

Nativity Pageant,  Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second St., narrated by Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., choir, costumes, live animals. FREE. First come, first served. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

 

Sparkle & Shine Wandering Dog Wine Bar, Jewelry designer Kelly Collins/KC Designs craft custom pieces, sip & shop, 4 to 8 p.m., 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang

 

Brighton Your Holiday First Street Leather & Brighton factory reps will donate 20% of all sales to Direct Relief International, 6 to 8 p.m., 1634 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang

 

Holiday Open House Pamela’s Country Cupboard, Lamplighter Carolers, 6 to 9 p.m., 1525 Mission Dr., Solvang

 

Sunday, December 9

Sparkle & Shine Wandering Dog Wine Bar, Jewelry designer Kelly Collins/KC Designs craft custom pieces, sip & shop, Noon to 5 p.m., 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang

 

Bent Myggen American and Scandinavian songs and stories, 1:30 to 4 p.m., various Solvang locations

 

Saturday, December 15

Sweet Adelines Strolling holiday singers 1:30 to 4 p.m., various downtown Solvang locations

 

Solvang Village Dancers performing 1 to 3 p.m., corner of Copenhagen Dr. & Alisal Rd.

 

Saturday, December 22

Holiday Horns Brass Quintet, 1:30 to 4 p.m., various downtown locations

 

ONGOING

Holiday Gingerbread House, Danish baker, Bent Olsen created a 8’ X 11’ gingerbread house using about 250 lbs. of gingerbread dough, 150 lbs. of powdered sugar and 3 gallons of egg whites, Royal Scandinavian Inn lobby, 400 Alisal Rd., Solvang