Friday, January 25
Wildling Art Museum’s Educators’ Open
House, 4 to 6 p.m., 2329 Jonata St., Los Olivos
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 & accordion 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 one 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 8th 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
Valley Community Theatre auditions for
“Working,” 6:45 to 9 p.m., Father Stacey Parish Hall, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church,
Los Olivos. Bring prepared show tune or James Tylor song and short monologue. Accompanist provided.
688-7423
Friday, February 1
Wildling 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
SYV Christian Academy’s annual rummage
presale, 4 to 8 p.m., $4 entrance fee
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.
SYV Christian Academy’s annual rummage
sale, no entrance fee
Valley Community Theatre auditions for
“Working,” 2 to 5:30 p.m., Father Stacey Parish Hall, St. Mark’s Episcopal
Church, Los Olivos. Bring
prepared show tune or James Tylor song and short
monologue. Accompanist provided. 688-7423
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 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 Old Mission Santa Inés, a
Senior Spotlight, Solvang Streak Race, Remembrance of Souls, buffet dinner,
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 6:30 p.m. 688-7265
Saturday, February 16
Thomas Kinkade
Master Highlighting Event, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., wine and appetizers served, 1576
Mission Dr., Solvang, 693-8337
Sunday, February 17
Thomas Kinkade
Master Highlighting Event, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., wine and appetizers served, 1576
Mission Dr., Solvang, 693-8337
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
Thursday, February 28
Solvang School 8th 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.
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
Valley Wind
Ensemble rehearsal, 7 p.m., High School Music Room, 686-4489
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)
OUT OF TOWN EVENTS
Saturday, Feb 9
Women’s Literary
Festival, Fess Parker DoubleTree, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m., $60 includes all presentations, morning coffee and luncheon,
www.womensliteraryfestival.com
UCSB
Arts & Lectures
893-3535 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
Friday, February 8
South Africa’s Afropop jazz ambassador, Hugh Masekela,
8 p.m., Campbell Hall, $42/general public, $19/UCSB students
Thursday, February 14
The Tempest, 8
p.m., Campbell Hall, $35/general public, $19/UCSB students
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