EVENTS
Friday, August 22
Movies in the Park is
featuring “Mary Poppins.” 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.
Solvang’s “Tastes of
the Valleys” winemaker night, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., featuring Lane Tanner Winery,
1672 Mission Dr., 688-7111.
Saturday, August
23
Kids’ Fishing
Workshop on the lawn at Cachuma Lake Nature Center from 9 - 11:30 a.m., check
in is at 8:45, ages 7 to 14, all equipment is provided. Topics are salt-water
fishing, bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, trout, knot-tying, and casting. A
bag of equipment for each participant includes a variety of terminal tackle, a
small fly box, a stringer, a book, “Let’s Go Fishing,” and a package of plastic
worms. Also a copy of Fish and Game Regulations and a “Junior Fishing License.”
The new Valley Jazz
Quartet performs at Alisal Cellars in Solvang, 9 p.m., 686-4329 for more info,
ages 21 and up only, 488 Alisal Rd.
SYV PEP’s Summer
Picnic at Hans Christian Andersen Park, area C, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., free and
a great way for valley parents to meet each other, dessert will be provided,
(805) 564-3888 or www.sbpep.org.
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
Movies in the Park is
featuring “Night at the Museum.” The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. with cartoons.
Main feature starts at sundown. Popcorn and hot cocoa, Oak Park in Buellton,
688-7529.
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 Inés, 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, wine and the chance to win a case of wine. Checks to
Santa Ynez Valley Rotary, P.O. Box 121, Solvang, Cal. 93464. Designated drivers
and minors admission $10, children under 12 free. Food & soft drinks extra.
dfwyatt39@verizon.net or 245-0939.
Sunday, August 31
Dave Stringer an
accomplished composer and multi-instrumentalist, has a special ability to bring
people together and inspire them to sing. Jivamukti Center, 7 p.m., 688-7079 or
www.jivamukticenter.com
Saturday,
September 6
Gourmet Challenge
benefitting the Lance Armstrong Livestrong Foundation. Start/finish Santa Ynez
Park, 5k and 10k, walk/run and a full and half metric century bike ride through
the valley, followed by gourmet luncheon with music and fun, $100 donation,
350-0294, dsobell@comcast.net.
Tuesday, September
9
Viking of Solvang to
hold blood drive, all donors will receive free smorgasboard at the Meadows
Restaurant Inn, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m., Dan Carraher at 688-6815 or Paul Hanberg at
688-5349.
Wednesday,
September 10
Dave Ramsey’s ‘Financial
Peace University’, Wednesday evenings from 6:15 - 8 p.m., beginning Sept. 10 -
Dec. 10 (excluding Thanksgiving week.) You can change your family’s future; get
out of debt, stay out of debt and build wealth. $101 per family, partial scholarships
available, child care provided, registration and payment should be sent to
Presbyterian Church, 1825 Alamo Pintado Rd. Checks made to SYVPC. For info,
Carol McMillen @carol.m@syvpc.org.
The Chef’s Touch
class: “Essence of Asia!” Preparing Korean-style barbeque beef ribs, Japanese
buckwheat salad and shrimp pad thai. Also pouring a sampling of sakes to round
out the flavors of Asia. 1555 Mission Drive, 686-1040.
Saturday,
September 13
Investors’ Round
Table, “The Outlook for Stocks.” A presentation and discussion, 3:30 - 5 p.m.,
Solvang Branch Library, 688-4214.
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 handmade 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.
Saturday, October
11
Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Celebration Harvest Festival, 1 - 4 p.m.
at Ranch Sisquoc Winery in Santa Maria, for more information go to www.sbcountywines.com.
THEATERS & EXHIBITS
Festival Theatre - Solvang
www.pcpa.org or 922-8313
for days/times
Ragtime
August 1 - 24
The Imaginary Invalid
August 28 - September 7
Hot Mikado
September 12 - 28
WEEKEND EVENTS
August 22, 23, 24
Artwork Opening for Mick Lestrade, Pavlov
Art Gallery, 439 Alisal Road, Solvang, www.pavlovgallery.com
September 19, 20, 21
Danish Days Weekend,
torchlight parade, street dance, aebleskiver breakfast, kids’ 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 form under the leadership of Stix Hooper, founder of the Crusaders jazz
group, for schedule 688-0383, jazzinfo@solvangjazz.com or www.solvangjazz.com.
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. Los Olivos. $3 pp, Mon - Sun, 693-1600.
Mondays
SYV Postpartum
Education for Parents meeting, Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. Solvang,
Fireside Room, (805) 564-3888. 10 a.m. - noon.
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, 9:30 a.m., 1582 Mission Drive, Solvang. All ages welcome, free cup of coffee
for parents. 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.
Live
Music at Don Jose’s Cantina, Dave & Matty, “The VineYard Byrds,” 9 p.m., 435
Alisal Road.
Saturdays
Cachuma Lake Nature
Walk & Junior Ranger Program: one-mile walk, 10 - 11:30 a.m. (Free with $8
park admission per vehicle.) 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, & earn a badge. 688-4515, www.cachuma.com.
Live
Music at Don Jose’s Cantina, Dave & Matty, “The VineYard Byrds,” 9 p.m., 435
Alisal Road.
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.
Sundays
Music in the garden
at Bon Bon’s in Los Olivos, 1 - 4 p.m., bring the family and a picnic basket.
OUT OF TOWN EVENTS
Wednesday, August 27
Free Movies at the Courthouse Sunken
Gardens featuring “Cutter’s Way” at 8 p.m., bring a blanket or chair, relax,
and enjoy the film. for further info. (805) 568-2461, www.sbparks.org.
Friday, August 29
Guided Meditation and Healing Circle for
Cancer Patients and There Caregivers, Samsum Clinic, ground floor, “Tea Room,” 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. 317 West Pueblo
St., Santa Barbara, free, for details call Roger Ford at (805) 640-0211.
Wednesday, September 3
Guided Meditation and Healing Circle,
Montecito Library, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m., 1469 E. Valley Rd, Montecito, $15, for
details call Roger Ford at (805) 640-0211.
Friday, September 13
CPA Sandcastle Festival, 11 a.m. - 5
p.m., East Beach, live music, Surf-a-Duck Race, treasure hunt, food and
refreshments, bounce house & slide, vendor booths, FREE admission, for
sponsorship or being a vendor, contact Naomi Kovacs at (805) or (800) 966-3979.
Santa Barbara Dance Alliance’s 14th Anual
International Dance Festival, Marjorie Luke Theatre, 2 - 4:30 p.m. ethnic dance
classes. Free 5 p.m. performance, adults $10, kids 16 and under free, www.sbdancealliance.org.
September 12, 13, 14 — West Beach Music Festival, Cabrillo Blvd
and State, Santa Barbara, www.westbeachfestival.com.