Thursday, January 17

The Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Bible Study will meet monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to Noon, 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

 

Wednesday, January 23

Art Therapy Visual Journal, 6 to 8 p.m., $20. www.artclinic.blogspot.com

 

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. For more information call (888) 777-6663

 

Art Clinic Class featuring Valentine cards & accordian book. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring scissors, $45. 1576 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, 688-6860

S.B. County Animal Services presents Pet Adoption Event, SY Feed & Milling, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $85 adoption fee includes vaccinations, spay or neuter and 1 year county license. (805) 934-6981.

 

Sunday, January 27

Rock Band Workshop, 4-hour session. Bands to perform Saturday, Feb. 9th. (805) 680-4986

 

Wednesday, January 30

Art Therapy Visual Journal, 6 to 8 p.m., $20. www.artclinic.blogspot.com

 

Solvang School 6th Grade Class Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser, Solvang Veterans Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. 5:30 to 8 p.m., $6/12 yrs. and up, $4/ 5 to 11 yrs., $2 4 yrs. and younger.Proceeds go towards field trips.

 

Thursday, January 31

Solvang State of the City, Alisal Sycamore Room

 

Friday, February 1

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

 

Saturday, February 2

Santa Ynez Artists’ Guild Workshop, watercolor workshop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Los Alamos Senior Center, 690 Bell St., Los Alamos. $50/members, $60/non-members, pre-paid reservations are required. Lead by Christine Kenny-McCowan. Call Louise Harding (805)680-7863 for information.

 

Stock Dog Clinic. Learn to work/control sheep & cattle. $150/2 days includes dog. $50/ 2 days to monitor (no dog) No charge for spectators. (805) 683-5686. Rancho Oso, 6 miles off Hwy 154 on Paradise Rd.

 

Sunday, February 3

Stock Dog Clinic. Learn to work/control sheep & cattle. $150/2 days includes dog. $50/ 2 days to monitor (no dog) No charge for spectators. (805) 683-5686. Rancho Oso, 6 miles off Hwy 154 on Paradise Rd.

 

Wednesday, February 6

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Norm Becko, 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 6:30 p.m., 688-7265

 

Lucas & Lewellen presents “Fromage à Toi” a Valentine Weekend Winemaker Dinner, 6 to 9 p.m., 132 Easy St., Buellton. $85/ Wine Club member, $125/guest

 

“Simple Prosperity” slideshow & booksigning with author David Wann. Roasted Bean Coffee House, Santa Ynez, 6:45 p.m.

 

Thursday, February 7

The Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Bible Study will meet monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to Noon, 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 features 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

 

Wranglers Challenge Stock Dog Trials, Rancho Oso, 6 miles off Hwy 154 on Paradise Rd. 3-day event. Ranch Dog Trial, $50 entry with 50% payback 1st - 3rd place. (805) 683-5686

 

Saturday, February 9

Wranglers Challenge Stock Dog Trials, Rancho Oso, 6 miles off Hwy 154 on Paradise Rd. Handlers in arena and pasture herding sheep & cattle. (805) 683-5686

 

Sunday, February 10

Wranglers Challenge Stock Dog Trials, Rancho Oso, 6 miles off Hwy 154 on Paradise Rd. Handlers in arena and pasture herding sheep & cattle. (805) 683-5686

 

Wednesday, February 13

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Norm Huber, 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

 

Sunday, February 24

Buellton Chamber of Commerce Oscar Night Benefit, 80th Annual Academy Awards show on wide-screen TV, dinner and auction, Santa Ynez Valley Marriot, 555 Mc Murray Road, Buellton. Reserve tickets at 805-688-7829.  www.buellton.org

 

 

Sunday, March 9

Daylight Saving Time begins, set clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m.

 

Wednesday, March 26

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Whitcraft 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

 

Wednesday, April 2

Hans Christian Andersen 203rd Birthday Celebration, Hans Christian Andersen Museum, upstairs at the Book Loft, 1680 Mission Drive, Solvang. 688-2052

 

Wednesday, May 7

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents Michael Grace 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

 

 

Saturday, April 19

Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival, sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association. River Park, Highway 246, just outside of Lompoc in the Santa Rita Hills. More than 80 wineries and restaurants serving exciting tastes and flavors. Live entertainment. 688-0881 for more details. www.sbcountywines.com

 

 

 

 

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 Postpartum Education for Parents Meeting, Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang (Fireside Room) 805-564-3888. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free

 

Tuesdays

Solvang Rotary Club, Royal Scandinavian Inn, 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 to 2 p.m. Kids under 10 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

 

EXHIBITS

Gallery Los Olivos

Annual All Member Show

“For the Love of Art”

January and February

Visitors will get a chance to see member artist’s new works in the Gallery’s front room.

2930 Grand Ave., Los Olivos

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Wildling Art Museum

Winter Exhibition opening January 16

through March 30

 

Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

$2/person donation

Members & children 12 & under are free

2329 Jonata St., Los Olivos

(between Mattei’s Tavern & St. Mark’s Church)