Movies in the park
Bring your comfortable
chairs, warm blankets, even your favorite treats and join us at Solvang Park
near the gazebo on Friday, June 19 for our first feature of the summer. The fun begins at 7:30pm with cartoons
and the main feature will start at sundown. Fresh popcorn and hot cocoa are offered at each show. The summer movie schedule at Solvang
Park is July 3, 17 & 31, August 14 & 28. On June 26, July 24 and August 29 Movies in the Park will be
presented at Oak Park in Buellton.
All movies are shown on Friday nights. Our “fun for the family” films are rated G-PG13. Parents are
responsible for deciding if the film and film content is appropriate for their
children. For more info please
call the Solvang Parks and Recreation Department at 688-7529.
EVENTS
All of July
“Kids
Paint on Canvas” Wednesday and Friday mornings. Alissa Massey will teach
the class. Kids will love her
bright spirit. Class is for kids ages 7-11, but we can be flexible. Room for only 5 kids.
Call to reserve a spot. Fee: for 8 (2 hr 30 min.) classes, for the whole month
of July, including snack break is $240 (+ materials $25-$35.)
Friday, July 3
Solvang’s next Movie in the
Park is National Treasure, Solvang Park. Cartoons begin at 7:30 p.m. with the
feature presentation starting at dark.
Hot chocolate and fresh popcorn is available. Start off your Fourth of July weekend right with a fun and
adventurous family film.
Saturday, July 4
Solvang Independence Day
Parade & BBQ in Solvang Park, parade begins at 11 a.m. in downtown Solvang,
at noon, after the parade, enjoy barbeque hot dogs and hamburgers with all the
fixings at Solvang Park. For more info 686-9376 .
Solvang Independence Day
Festival & Fireworks starting at 1 p.m., enjoy games, entertainment and
food on the lawn of Old Mission Santa Ines. $5 for adults and children age 5
years and under free, fireworks display will start at appox.
9 p.m.
Stripes & Syrah, 11 a.m.
- 4 p.m. Includes tastings at 14 member wineries, $35 pp includes passport and
logo wine glass. Call (800) 563-3183 for reservations and complete info. Must
be age 21 years or older. www.santaynezwinecountry.com
Cachuma Lake Nature Center Giant Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Household goods, small appliances, sporting & camping gear, kid’s stuff,
craft materials, books, tools, small furniture items, pictures, frames, office
supplies, & more! Free after $8 per vehicle entry fee. Proceeds benefit the
Nature Center. 693-0691, email clnatctr@dialup4less.com, www.cachuma.com
Wednesday, July 8
Los Olivos
Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Evening with the Winemaker, Tercero Winery. 5-6 p.m., $15/person, $5 discount for wine
club members, includes all wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.
Friday, July 10
Cachuma Lake Nature Center presents Astronomy Night, a slide
presentation on celestial highlights at 8 p.m. Telescopes will be available,
afterward for viewing the moon and stars. Free with $8 per vehicle park admission.
688-4515.
Saturday, July 11
New Grown
in the Santa Ynez Valley Farmer’s Market in downtown
Los Olivos from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The farmers will have fresh picked healthful fruits
and vegetables for sale. Farmer’s Market will help support local shops, and a
small percentage of the produce sales will go to LOBO to help fund street cleaning and public restroom facilities. For
more information on the market itself, residents can call Grace at 315-1292.
Saturday, July 11 - Sunday, July 12
The Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Association’s 3rd Annual Super Cow
Horse Competition. An excellent
pre-Fiesta Rodeo event - Entry Forms and more information can be found at
www.syvea.org, or call 686-4406. Registration Deadline: July 1st; Late
Registration: no later than July 9th.
Friday, July 17
Wildling Art Museum presents
Free Family Day, free admission from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. with special activities
throughout the museum including a drumming group that will perform, there will
be opportunities to create percussion instruments out of recycled materials, to
improvise music together, and march around the block! 2928 San Marcos Avenue,
Los Olivos. 688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org
Saturday, July 18
Karate Kick-A-Thon and Board
Breaking, Jang’s Karate Studio and the Special Olympics Santa Barbara will
attempt to kick up to 500 kicks and demonstrate
exciting ways to break a board to raise funds for the Special Olympics. 10 a.m.
- 2 p.m., Santa Barbara City College Sports Pavilion. 252-9099.
Cachuma Lake Nature Center’s Kids’ Fishing Workshop, 8:45
a.m. - 12:30 p.m., ages 7 to 15. Learn casting, knot tying, fish behavior, and
more. Free with $8 Park Admission per vehicle. 693-0691 for more info.
Weekly
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises, Osprey or Eagle Cruise. Cachuma Lake
Marina 30 min. before departure. $15 adults, $7 kids (12 and under). $8
Park admission per vehicle. 686-5050 or 686-5055,
www.cachuma.com.
Global
Gardens Organic Food Tasting, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Los Olivos. $3 pp, Mon-Sun, 693-1600.
Gambler’s Anonymous meets at
Lompoc Valley Alano Club at 2 p.m. every Sunday, at
119 North D Street. Phone 737-3969 for more information.
Mondays
SYV PEP New Parent Group
meets at ONE Consignment Shop, 240 Hwy 246, Suite 105, Buellton.
10 – 11:30 a.m. Bring your baby! www.sbpep.org, 564-3888.
Tuesdays
Brain Injury Support Group,
aka the Jodi House. Meets at People Helping People on Alisal
in Solvang. Support Group meets from 1-3 p.m. Questions, call Christina at
259-8090.
Solvang Rotary Club, Hotel Corque, 7:15 a.m., www.solvangrotary.com.
Los Olivos
Wine Merchant Cafe, Wine and Art, 5-7 p.m. Meets the first Tuesday of every
month.
Soul Group
Gathering, Jivamukti Center, 6:30 p.m., 688-7079,
www.jivamukticenter.com.
Wednesdays
Kids, come check out the Awana Clubs at Trinity Baptist Church for games, Bible
lessons 6:46-8:15 p.m., K-2 and 3-6 grades, 1693 Laurel Ave., Solvang,
688-8750, www.trinitysyv.net.
Support the Troops Packing
Day - 4th Wednesday of each month, 3 p.m. SYV Womens’
Club, 533 Atterdag, Solvang. Sonnie
Lindquist, 686-7976.
Jazz
Wednesdays at the Vineyard House.
Jazz Under The Stars, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $3 cover, which goes
directly to the musicians. Goes through September 16. 688-2886.
Farmers Market Certified
Organic. First Street and Copenhagen Drive, 2:30-6 p.m. Fresh fruits,
vegetables, flowers, herbs and more, 688-0701.
Los Olivos
Wine Merchant
and Cafe’s Tailor to your Taste, 5-7 p.m., Choose from five wines
and hors d’oeuvres, $15 pp.
SYV Rotary Club meets at
Hotel Corque, 12:15 p.m.,
www.santaynezvalleyrotary.org.
Thursdays
Wandering Dog Wine Bar’s
Blind Tasting 4-8 p.m. Tasters will examine each wine for nose, color, mouthfeel and finish and then make an ultimate guess as to
the origin, vintage, and if you are really good, winery, that each wine is
from. Cost is $15 pp. Check our Website for each week’s theme
www.wanderingdogwinebar.com.
Support the Troops Game Day
- 2nd Thursday of each month, noon to 3 p.m. $5 donation - snacks, drinks, fun
and friendship - Nextrain, Bridge, etc. SYV Rancho Mobile Estates Clubhouse. Sonnie
Lindquist, 686-7976.
Support the Troops Duplicate
Bridge - 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, noon to 3 p.m. For
beginners, SYV Womens’ Club, 533 Atterdag,
Solvang. Sonnie Lindquist, 686-7976.
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, 688-8728.
Buellton Rotary Club meets
at 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
Grown in the Santa Ynez Valley Farmer’s Market in downtown Los Olivos 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Help
support the local stores. For more information 315-1292.
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk and Junior Ranger Program:
one-mile walk, 10-11:30 a.m. Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) 12:30-1:30
p.m. Kids under 10 must be with an adult. Learn about wildlife, caring for the
environment, and earn a badge. 688-4515, www.cachuma.com.
Woodworking
Class — Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional
wood finishing, 9 a.m. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. 686-2070 days.
Live music and desserts,
7-8:30 p.m., Valley Books, 1582 Mission Drive. Join us for an evening of Beats and
Treats, 688-7160.
Sundays
Gambler’s Anonymous meets at
Lompoc Valley Alano Club at 2 p.m. every Sunday, at
119 North D Street. Call 737-3969 for more information.
PCPA Solvang Theaterfest
Season Productions
420 Second Street, Solvang
Les Miserables
June 11-July 12
Tuesday - Sunday, 8 p.m.
$36 - $39.75/adults;
discounts for children, students, seniors and preview performances
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
July 17-August 2
Tuesday - Sunday, 8 p.m.
$29 - $33/adults; discounts
for children, students, seniors and preview performances
The Music Man
August 7 - August 23
Tuesday - Sunday, 8 p.m.
$29.25 - $33/adults;
discounts for children, students, seniors and preview performances
The Spitfire Grill
August 28 - September 13
Tuesday - Sunday, 8 p.m.
$29.25 - $33/adults;
discounts for children, students, seniors and preview performances