EVENTS

EVENTS

Friday, July 4

Solvang Independence Day Parade, 11 a.m., fireworks at the Mission Santa Inés.

 

Valley Wind Ensemble Free Concert, 30 local volunteer musicians, starts at 2 p.m. in Solvang Park Gazebo, Downtown Solvang.

 

Sunday, July 6

Global Gardens’ Olive Revolution Party, olive harvest at Rancho La Cuna in Los Alamos, 1 - 4 p.m., tickets (800) 307-0447 or 693-1600, www.globalgardensgifts.com.

 

Friday, July 11

Movies in the Park is featuring “Ratatulli.” The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. with cartoons and the main feature will start at sundown. Popcorn and hot cocoa, Solvang Park, 688-7529.

 

Gainey Vineyard’s Cinema E Vino Paradiso, barrel tasting, dinner and “Some Like it Hot” film, screens as soon as nightfall, $75 pp, $60 wine club members, tickets 238-0095, www.cinemaevino.com.

 

Saturday, July 12

Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society Pet Adoption Fair, 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Unique Bowtique, 3524 Madera Street, Santa Ynez.For information call:  688-8224 (Humane Society) or 686-0724 (Unique Bowtique.)

 

Local solar energy provider REC Solar along with Women’s Environmental Watch (W.E. Watch) is hosting “Sustainable Santa Ynez Valley”.  Informational workshops will be held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. with a free lunch served at noon.  Both workshops will be the same, the two times are for the convenience of attendees. Workshop #1, 12 - 1 p.m, free lunch, workshop #2 1 - 2 p.m, Larner Vineyard, 955 Ballard Canyon Road, half mile from Chalk Hill Road.

 

Tailwinds Bicycle Club’s “The Windmill Century Ride,” 100-mile, or 40-mile bike ride through northern Santa Barbara County. Start/finish at Los Alamos County Park, limited to 500 cyclists, info at 343-6799, or www.tailwindsbc.org/windmill2008page.htm.

 

Wednesday, July 16

The Chef’s Touch class: “Puffs, Bubbles and Beyond!” Join us to debunk the difficulty of pastry making, 1555 Mission Drive, 686-1040.

 

Saturday, July 19

Graduates of the SYVUHS Class of 1998 are invited to a 10-year Class Reunion.  Activities will include a casual park BBQ lunch, wine tasting, golf tourney, and Alisal River Grill dinner. Participation can be for one or all activities. For more information please e-mail Katie Lindberg at katie.lindberg@kraft.com.

 

Friday, July 25

Summer Fridays at Lucas & Lewellen - Sample 4-5 Lucas & Lewellen wines paired with artisan cheeses,  live music.  6 - 8 p.m.  $20 per person.  No RSVP required, 686-9336 for more details.

 

Saturday, July 26

Old Mission Wine Company Summer BBQ Winemaker Dinner, three-course BBQ dinner with wines, 6:30 - 9 p.m. 1539 Mission Dr., $25 pp, reservations required, call for more information, 686-9323.

 

Wednesday, July 30

The Chef’s Touch class: “One Ton of Tomatoes!” This class is teaching us how to make tomato paste, roasted tomatoes and the world’s best tomato soup! 1555 Mission Drive, 686-1040.

Friday, August 8

Gainey Vineyard’s Cinema E Vino Paradiso, barrel tasting, dinner and “Chicago” film, screens as soon as nightfall, $75 pp, $60 wine club members, tickets 238-0095, www.cinemaevino.com.

 

Sunday, August 10

Old Mission Santa Inés Fiesta, full day of food, fun and festivities, folklorico dancers, mariachis, 688-4815, www.missionsantaines.org.

 

August 11-15

One. Premier Soccer School will be coming to Santa Ynez High. Three different programs to choose from, for information and registration (805) 845-6801, info@onesoccerschools.com, www.onesoccerschools.com.

 

Wednesday, August 13

The Chef’s Touch class: “Grilled Pizza and Palmina!”  In this class we’ll team up to prepare summer grilled pizzas and antipasto! 1555 Mission Drive, 686-1040.

 

Saturday, August 23

Solvang Wheels ‘n Windmills Car Show, more than 200 cars, trucks and motorcycles from all over California and Nevada compete for awards, vendors, raffle prizes and live music, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Copenhagen Drive, www.wheelsnwindmills.com.

 

Wednesday, August 27

The Chef’s Touch class: “The Corny Class!” Join us as we learn how to make corn chowder, corn cakes, elote and the classic corn dog! 1555 Mission Drive, 686-1040.

 

Friday, August 29

Summer Fridays at Lucas & Lewellen - Sample 4-5 Lucas & Lewellen wines paired with artisan cheeses,  live music.  6 - 8 p.m.  $20 per person.  No RSVP required, 686-9336 for more details.

 

Saturday, August 30

Santa Ynez Valley Wine & Food Festival at the Old Mission Santa Ines, 3 - 7 p.m. Gourmet restaurants serving “Tapas-size” servings while Valley wineries pour fine wines. Live music. $45 advance ticket includes 16 oz glass, $30 in “Rotary Money” to purchase food and wine and a chance to win a case of wine. Checks to Santa Ynez Valley Rotary, P.O. Box 121, Solvang, Ca 93464 Designated drivers and minors admission $10, children under 12 free. Food & soft drinks extra. Info at dfwyatt39@verizon.net or 245-0939.

 

Saturday, September 6

Gourmet Challenge benefitting the Lance Armstrong Livestrong Foundation. Start/finish Sant Ynez Park, 5k and 10k, walk/run and a full and 1/2 metric century bike ride through the Valley, followed by gourmet luncheon with music and fun, $100 donation, 350-0294, dsobell@comcast.net.

 

Wednesday, September 10

The Chef’s Touch class: “Essence of Asia!” Preparing Korean style barbeque beef ribs, Japanese buckwheat salad and shrimp phad thai. Also pouring a sampling of sakes to round out the flavors of Asia. 1555 Mission Drive, 686-1040.

 

Wednesday, September 24

The Chef’s Touch class: “Out of the Pot!” Back by popular demand … Fondue! A new spin on a classic with Mexican chocolate fondue and hand made churros, French onion fondue with gruyere toasts and shrimp corn dogs with a Thai peanut sauce. You’ll also experience some eclectic whites like txomin etxaniz, gruner veltliner and tokaji dry furmint. 1555 Mission Drive, 686-1040.

 

ONGOING EVENTS

 

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

 

Solvang Carriage & Livery carriage rides, pick up on Alisal across from windmill, (805) 651-6130.

 

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2902-C San Marcos Street, Los Olivos. $3 per person, Monday - Sunday, 693-1600.

 

Mondays

SYV Postpartum Education for Parents meeting, Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang, Fireside Room, (805) 564-3888. 10 a.m. - noon. Free.

 

Tuesdays

Solvang Rotary Club, Royal Scandinavian Inn, 7:15 a.m., www.solvangrotary.com.

 

First Tuesday of every month, Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe, Wine & Art, 5 - 7 p.m.

 

Wednesdays

Farmers Market Certified Organic. First Street and Copenhagen, 2:30 - 6 p.m. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs & more, 688-0701.

 

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

 

Thursdays

“Cat In The Hat” stories at Valley Books, 4 p.m., 1582 Mission Drive, Solvang.  All ages welcome,  688-7160.

 

Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn Sing Along. Accompanied by pianist Bill Powell, 8:30 - 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.

 

Valley Wind Ensemble rehearsal, 7 p.m., SYV High School Music Room, 686-4489.

 

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

 

Fridays

First Friday of every month - Non-denominational, candlelit Taize prayer/chant service. Come be soothed and comforted in a haven of peace and tranquility. Old Mission Santa Inés, 7 - 8 p.m. The door is always open.

 

Saturdays

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program: 1-mile walk, all ages, Oak Canyon Trail, 10 - 11:30 a.m. every Saturday. (Free with $8 park admission per vehicle.) Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) 1 - 2 p.m. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn about wildlife, caring for the environment, and earn a badge. ($2 per child.) Cachuma Lake Nature Center. (805) 688-4515, www.cachuma.com.

 

Woodworking Class - Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional wood finishing, 9 a.m. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. (805) 686-2070 days.

 

Live music and desserts, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Valley Books, 1582 Mission Drive, Solvang.  Join us for an evening of “Beats & Treats,”  688-7160.

 

WEEKEND EVENTS

July, 26, 27

Lompoc Valley Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show at Ryon Park, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., (805) 736-2322.

 

July, 25, 26, 27

SYVUHS Class of 1988 20-Year Reunion, Friday night dinner and dancing at RSI Pub. Saturday barbeque at Hans Christian Andersen Park, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dinner at Alisal Guest Ranch, 5:30 p.m., with slideshow “A Walk Down Memory Lane.” Sunday brunch at the River Course Grill, 10:30 a.m, golf, wine tasting or just relaxing! Registration deadline is July 21, http://classreport.org/usa/santa_ynez/syvuhs/1988/, or Heather at lopesfarm@verizon.net or Laura at laura@chewman.com.

 

Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Wine & Art Passport. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Advance tickets are $30 and $35 for tickets sold at the following participating tasting rooms: Addamo Vineyards, Cambria, Costa de Oro, Foxen, Kenneth Volk Vineyards, Rancho Sisquoc, Riverbench, Tantara, and Tres Hermanas. For advance tickets please email info@santamariavalleywinecountry.com or call (866) 480.5194. Or download the ticket order form from www.smvwc.com/calendar and mail (or email) to: Santa Maria Valley Wine Country, PO Box 5351, Santa Maria, CA 93456.

 

September 19, 20, 21

Danish Days Weekend, torchlight parade, street dance, aebleskiver breakfast, kid’s korner, aebleskiver eating contest, storytelling, dinner dance, children’s parade and more, 688-6144, (800) 468-6765, www.solvangusa.com.

 

September 26, 27, 28

Los Alamos Old Days Celebration Weekend, Peddlers Mart, barbecue, live music, pancake breakfast, car show, parade, www.lavmc.org.

 

Solvang Jazz Festival, 2nd annual event celebrating America’s musical art from under the leadership of Stix Hooper, founder of the Crusaders jazz group, for schedule 688-0383, jazzinfo@solvangjazz.com, www.solvangjazz.com.