Free Friday Flicks to screen

Free Friday Flicks to screen

The Wildling Art Museum presents free movie screening on the first Friday of the month. This month, “A Seal’s Life: the Story of the Northern Elephant Seal,” will show at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7, in the administrative offices, 2948 Nojoqui St., Los Olivos. Socializing and discussion will take place after the show. Popcorn, cookies, wine, bottled water and soft drinks are provided free of charge. Organizers request that viewers arrive early because of limited space. More information is available by calling (805) 688-1082 or visiting www.wildlingmuseum.org.

 

Arabians head for Sage Hill

The Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Association Sage Hill Competitive Trail Ride Weekend begins Nov. 7. The Individual and family horse camping-trail ride event takes place at Live Oak Camp, off Highway 154 near Cachuma Lake. Trail riders cover 50 to 60 miles in a two-day period. One-day novice and junior divisions also are offered. The weekend includes a barbecue and social on Nov. 8. More information is available from Kathy Stegman by calling (805) 710-4471 or e-mailing kkstegman@cs.com or visiting www.syvaha.com/newsletter/trail_ride.html.

 

Jesus Seminar at Bethania

Scholars of the Jesus Seminar will present a two-day program entitled, “Archaeology and the Origins of Christianity,” at Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. The program, which is sponsored by Westar Institute, will start at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 and in two sessions, at 9:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m., on Nov. 8. The featured scholars are Biblical archaeologist Milton C. Moreland from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. and Jonathan L. Reed, professor of religion at the University of La Verne. The programs are open to the public.

 

Blues man Benoit to perform

Louisiana blues singer Tab Benoit will bring his Cajun-deep South music to Earl Warren Showgrounds at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 8. Benoit has been named Male Blues Performer of the Year by the Blues Federation for two years running, including 2008. His appearance is sponsored by the Santa Barbara Blues Society, with ticket information available at (805) 722-8155 or online at www.sbblues.org.

 

Take a Cachuma Lake nature walk

Cachuma Lake naturalists lead an easy-paced, one-mile walk on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Nov. 8. Participants will meet at the Cachuma Lake Nature Center. The walk is free for all ages; there is an $8 per vehicle park admission. More information is available at (805) 688-4515 or online at www.cachuma.com.