SING TO ME concert series at The C Gallery

Saturday, Oct. 2, 8pm - Gary Foshee, “My Mother Played Guitar” Original Folk, vocal and guitar.

Saturday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m. - Charyl Benton and Linda Scott, vocal opera duets.

Sunday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. - “Sweet Talk Radio”, Indie Folk/Rock, original music, a favorite!!

Saturday, Mar. 12, 8 p.m. - “Misty Isles Consort” Celtic trio with harp, drum, flutes, bagpipes, guitar, vocals.

Friday, Sept. 24

Vocalist Margie Nelson and Friends at Avant Tapas and Wine from 5:30-8:30 p.m., 35 Industrial Way, Buellton, 686-9400. Free.

Solvang Library holding Fall Book Sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sale includes many nearly-new donated items as well as books recently cleared from the shelves. Sale is run by volunteers, and proceeds from the sale will benefit both the Solvang Library Volunteer Program and the library’s collection. Donations are welcome until Tuesday, Sept. 21, for the sale, and then anytime after the sale. 688-4214.


Wednesday, Sept. 29

Vocalist Margie Nelson and Friends at the Vineyard House from 6:30-8:30 p.m., 3631 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 688-2886, $3 fee.


Thursday, Sept. 30

Figure Drawing: Month long evening workshops, 1x/week, with MFA Ken Doud. Live model, individual instruction. Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30. Most materials and wine/snack included. www.thecgallery.com/classes.html

Tales From the Tavern in association with the Artist Advocacy Foundation presents Joan Baez Under the Stars at the Solvang Festival Theater at 7:30 p.m. The esteemed singer/songwriter series moves to the larger venue of the Solvang Festival Theater from its usual home at The Maverick for this presentation of the legendary folk icon in concert one night only. The Solvang concert promises to be a thrilling prelude to more Under the Stars concerts and presentations planned for the Festival Theater. Baez’s appearance in association with Tales from the Tavern also represents an expanded community experience for the highly regarded “troubadour” series as it steps up to the larger outdoor venue from the pin-drop, cozy confines of its home base at The Maverick Saloon and burnishes its reputation as the “must play” West Coast showcase for America’s greatest singer/songwriters. Tickets for Joan Baez in concert at the Solvang Festival Theater are available at: www.talesfromthetavern.com or by calling 688-0383. Doors open at 6 p.m.


Oct. 1 - Nov. 30

Exhibition of Artwork by Rodger Dawson; Italian Imagery in Santa Ynez. Carina Cellars welcomes Rodger Dawson to his first show at the tasting room this fall! Dawson’s work will be on display from October 1 through November 30 at the Carina Cellars Tasting Room, 2900 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. For more information check out www.carinacellars.com or call (805) 688-2459.


Saturday, Oct. 2

Gary Foshee, with his easy and soothing sound, is performing at The C Gallery at 8 p.m. He’s guitar and vocal. Smooth, original. He’s calling the show, “My Mom Played Guitar” since she was his first “radio”... so to speak. We start at 8 p.m., have intermission in the backyard with a bonfire and a complimentary champagne bar, and finish up with a 2nd set back in the gallery. Easy. $20/per. Limited to 50 people. Give me a call. 805-344-3807 or drop me a “reply.” Check us out online: http://www.thecgallery.com/events.html

Wandering Dog Wine Bar “World Tour” 1–4 p.m. Santa Ynez Historical Museum. 2596 Sagunto, Santa Ynez, $45/person, reservations required, limited to 75 people. Must be 21 or older. Tickets available at Wandering Dog Wine Bar, 1539 Mission Dr., Solvang, or call 686-9126 or at www.wanderingdogwinebar.com. Sample the best of the best from wine regions all over the world. Featuring tastings of our favorite wines from many countries including Italy, Spain, Chile and South Africa along with beers from England and Germany. Live flamenco guitar by Chris Fossek. Gourmet hors d’oeuvres and desserts served throughout the afternoon. Raffle to benefit PAWS Park of the Santa Ynez Valley, an off-leash dog park.


Tuesday, Oct. 5

Buellton City Council Candidate Forum from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, Turf Club Ballroom B. There are six candidates running and three seats to fill.


Thursday, Oct. 7

Marketing and E-Marketing Your Business, Hotel Corque. Program 8 a.m.-noon, continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. $20 per person. We are pleased to have Meredith Lee, our speaker who will be discussing: Growing Your Business, Getting New Customers, Earning More Money. To RSVP – Call the Chamber at 688-0701 or email us at: linda@solvangcc.org. Deadline is October 4.


ONGOING EVENTS


Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise – Fridays 3-5 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. - noon and 3-5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. - noon. 2-hour cruises that focus on nesting birds, other local wildlife, flora, cultural history, and geology. $15/adults $7/kids (4-12 years old, please, no children under 4). Reservations: 686-5050 weekdays, 686-5055 weekends. $8 Park Admission per vehicle. 688-4515 or visit www.cachuma.com and click on “Calendar of Events.”


Mondays

United Voluntary Services rolls bandages for Direct Relief International the first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Ynez mobile home park and the fourth Monday of the month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on Janin Way. For information, call Mary at 686-1965.

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Los Olivos. $3 pp, Mon-Sun, 693-1600.


Tuesdays

Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, & fun for little ones. Stay for a craft afterward and make a new friend! Solvang Library 688-4214.

Solvang Rotary Club, Alisal River Grill Restaurant, 7:15 a.m., 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, jivamukticenter.com.


Wednesdays

Brain Injury and stroke survivors (Jodi House - Solvang) meets a 545 Alisal Road in Solvang. Support group meets from 1-3 p.m. Questions, call Cheryl at 563-2882 X2.

Dance Lessons Wednesday nights at the Solvang Veterans’ Memorial Building at 1745 Mission Dr. 6p.m and 7p.m , no partner necessary. Learn Ballroom, Latin, Country, Swing or Linedancing. Sign up with The Solvang Parks and Recreation Department, 411 Second Street, 688-7529

Solvang Third Wednesday returns June 16th just in time to celebrate summer with a variety of opportunities to shop, wine and dine. Tickets are $20. For more information, contact Susan Williams at susan@wanderingdogwinebar.com or Linda Jackson at linda@solvangcc.org.

Join The Vineyard House Restaurant for Jazz Under the Stars from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Music on the front deck, dinner is served, $3 per person entertainment charge added to the guest check. All this money goes directly musicians. 350-0284

On-going Drawing classes with Connie Rohde. Beginners 9 a.m.-noon; intermediate 6-9 p.m. Continental breakfast at morning break. Evening tea/coffee and cakes at break. The C Gallery, Los Alamos. 344-3807, www.thecgallery.com.

Meeting for Adult Children of Alcoholics or Dysfunctional Homes. Time: 7 p.m. at Lompoc Alano Club, 119 No. D St., Lompoc, 737-3969, www.adultchildren.org

Support the Troops Packing Day - 4th Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m. SYV Womens’ Club, 533 Atterdag, Solvang. 686-7976.

Farmers Market Certified Organic. 2:30-6 p.m. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc, 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 the Buellton Marriott, 12:15 p.m., santaynezvalleyrotary.org.


Thursdays

Wandering Dog Wine Bar’s Blind Tasting 4-8 p.m. Cost is $15 pp. Check our website for each week’s theme 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.

SYV Women’s Club 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, Marriott Hotel, Buellton, noon. 688-1000.


Fridays

Friday Nite Figure Drawing, instruction by MFA artist, Ken Doud. $200/mo. Should you decide to take 2 classes from The C Gallery simultaneously, there is a deep discount on the 2nd class. The C Gallery, Los Alamos. 344-3807, www.thecgallery.com.

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.

SYV PEP New Parent Group meets at ONE Consignment Shop, 240 Hwy 246, Suite 105, Buellton. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Bring your baby! sbpep.org, 564-3888.


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 info 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. For more information please call,688-4515, or you can visit our website at cachuma.com.

Woodworking Class — Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional wood finishing, 9 a.m. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. 686-2070 days.

Investor’s Roundtable: Markets and the Value of the Dollar. 3:30 - 5 p.m. The Investors’ Roundtable welcomes both novice and veteran investors to informal presentations and discussions. Meets on the second Saturdays of each month at the Solvang Library - check with Solvang library for dates.


Sundays

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, trinitysyv.net.

Gambler’s Anonymous meets at Lompoc Valley Alano Club at 2 p.m. every Sunday, at 119 North D Street. For info, call 737-3969.

If you would like an event listed in the Journal, please send two weeks in advance to: kim@syvjournal.com