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.
Buellton
Mixer, Mother Hubbards Restaurant, 5 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday,
January 16
Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Carina 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
Thursday,
January 17
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
Solvang
Chamber Board of Directors Installation Dinner, Alisal
Sycamore Room
Saturday,
January 19
An
Evening of Guitar, benefit concert for PCPA Theaterfest.
Marian Theatre, 8 p.m., features classical, Spanish and flamenco music and
dance by Berto Flamenco. Pre-show
reception and concert VIP tickets $35, reserved admission for adults $25, $22
for seniors, children and students. 922-8313
Saturday,
January 26
Lucas
& Lewellen’s 3rd Annual “Prune a Row with the Dirtman” Pruning Seminar, 11 a.m. to lunch, The Valley View
Vineyard, 2206 Hill Haven Rd., Solvang, $30/Wine Club member, $50/guest,
includes pruning crew picnic, wine tasting. (888) 777-6663
Thursday,
January 31
Solvang
State of the City, Alisal Sycamore Room
Wednesday,
February 1
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,
February 6
Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Cottonwood
Canyon 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
Lucas
& Lewellen presents “Fromage
a Toi” a Valentine Weekend Winemaker Dinner, 6 to 9
p.m., 132 Easy St., Buellton. $85/ Wine Club member, $125/guest
Thursday,
February 7
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,
February 8
Solvang
Greyhound Fest, 3-day gathering in Solvang with more than 300 dogs. 4th annual
event freatures Blessing of the Hounds at Mission
Santa Ines, a Senior Spotlight, Solvang Streak Race, Remembrance of Souls,
buffet dinner party, auctions/raffles, guest speakers plus vendor booths &
shopping. www.solvanggreyhoundfest.org
Wednesday, February 13
Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Huber 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
State of the City Luncheon, Marriott
Thursday,
February 14
Valentine’s
Day!
Friday,
February 22
Amgen
Tour of California Bicycle Race/Stage 5, Individual time trials. 3rd Annual “Tour de
France-style” professional bike race featuring 120+ riders. Route to be
announced. Free Lifestyle Festival downtown Solvang, Gala Fundraiser 6 p.m.,
Royal Scandinavian Inn, 400 Alisal Rd., Solvang. Dinner, dancing silent auction & more. $100/person. www.amgentourofcalifornia.com
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
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
Buellton
Rotary Club meets, Marriott Hotel, Buellton, noon.
688-1000
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
Sundays
Silver
Sun Alpacas Open Ranch, 1 to 4 p.m., 3030 Baseline Ave., Santa Ynez, 637-0637
Out of Town Events
Sunday, January 13
Cuarteto Latinoamericano
to perform two recitals, Eichheim House, 3 & 5
p.m., $40/general public, $20/UCSB students. (805)893-3535
Monday, January 14
Monterey Jazz Festival Tour, 8 p.m.,
UCSB Campbell Hall, $40/general public, $19/students (805) 893-3535
Wednesday, January 16
2006 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Muhammad Yunun presents a lecture ‘Creating a World Without Poverty’ at Arlington Theater, Free (805) 893-3535
Thursday, January 17
Michael Pollan
lecture, ‘In Defence of Food - An Eater’s Manifesto,’
UCSB Campbell Hall, 8 p.m., $10/general public, $8/students