Calendar of Events for August 20 to Sept. 2

August

20

SYHS Board Meeting – 4 p.m. – The regularly scheduled meetings are held in Board Room, Administration Office, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, 2975 East Highway 246 

Women’s Leadership Series – 5:15 – 7 p.m. at The Landsby – The topic of this meeting is “Your Network is Your Net Worth- Putting It All Together”. Classes are free to all SYV chamber members, and $15 for nonmembers. Refreshments and light food will be served. Visit www.solvangcc.com.

21

Solvang Music in the Park – 5 – 8 p.m. Come listen to live music by Bear Market Riot at Solvang Park. Concert is free to the public, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!

 

22

American Idol Auditions – All day in Santa Barbara – Must be 15 – 28 and a legal US resident, other eligibility requirements apply. Visit www.americanidol.com for more info.

23

Summer Concert Series at Firestone Vineyard – 6 – 9 p.m. – Grab your blanket and picnic basket – it’s time for the Summer Concert Series! Join us for wine, sunshine, and music throughout the summer. Admission is free and no RSVP required.

SYHS Football Game – 7 p.m. at SYHS Football Field – The Pirates battle Nipomo High School for the first home game of the season.

 

Big n Rich – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – Don’t miss the modern Country music duo perform an electrifying concert with their biggest hits including “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy,” “Comin’ to Your City”. Visit www.chumashcasino.com for more info.

 

 

 

24

Origami Peace and Harmony Garland Class – 1 – 3 p.m. at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature – Learn how to make a colorful garland of origami cranes and butterflies with decorative beads and crystal accents. Cost is $45 per person, all included. Visit www.wildlingmuseum.org for more.

Live Music at Brick Barn Wine Estate – 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Join us on the patio with your favorite wines while listening to the sounds of Jim Becker.

Star Wars: A New Hope- 4:30 p.m. at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande. The Central Coast Film Society is hosting AG native Ken Napzock for his recent book release and screening of the film. Costumes encouraged and food will be available for purchase by Country Gardens Catering (25% of proceeds benefit the Buellton Senior Center). To purchase tickets visit www.clarkcenter.org/event/star-wars-iv-a-new-hope/.

 

27

The Lone Woman – 4 – 7 p.m. at the SY HIstorical Museum – John R. Johnson, Ph.D., Curator of Anthropology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, and Susan Morris, a historical researcher and expert on the Lone Woman, will present current research about Juana Maria’s life. Recent archaeological discoveries and historical research have uncovered new details which help us to understand why she may have remained on San Nicolas Island – perhaps not so alone as previously believed. Visit www.santaynezmuseum.org for more info.

28

Solvang Music in the Park – 5 – 8 p.m. Come listen to live music by the SYV Jazz Band at Solvang Park. Concert is free to the public, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!

29

The Importance of Being Earnest opens at Solvang Festival Theater – 8 p.m. – Enjoy a fun-filled summer of musicals and comedies under the stars in the Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second Street, Solvang. Visit www.pcpa.org for tickets.

30

Summer Concert Series at Firestone Vineyard – 6 – 9 p.m. – Grab your blanket and picnic basket – it’s time for the Summer Concert Series! Join us for wine, sunshine, and music throughout the summer. Admission is free and no RSVP required.

Lost 80’s Live – 8 p.m. – Tease your hair high, pop your collar and come see the tour four decades in the making with performances by Flock of Seagulls, Bow Wow Wow, The Escape Club, Wang Chung and more. Visit www.chumashcasino.com for more.

 

31

Live Music at Brick Barn Wine Estate – 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Join us on the patio with your favorite wines while listening to the sounds of Nataly Lola.

Free Movie Night screening “Dumbo” – 8 p.m. at the SYV Marriott in Buellton. Snacks, Food, and Drinks will be sold. Free Popcorn, and Pet Friendly.

 

September

 

1

Live Music at Brick Barn Wine Estate – 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Join us on the patio with your favorite wines while listening to the sounds of Jacob Cole.

2

Labor Day

 

Continuing Events

 

Mondays

Yoga, 9 a.m.; Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Arts and Crafts every third Monday; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793.

Preschool Storytime – 11 a.m. – Buellton Library – Bring your preschooler to story time to help get them ready to read!

Divorce Care Recovery Seminar and Support Group – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy Library, 891 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; Louise Kolbert at 805-688-5171.

 

Tuesdays

Computer class, 9 a.m., Knitting, 9:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 11 a.m.; bridge and poker, 12:45 p.m.; Mah Jongg 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793.

Preschool Story Time – 10:30 a.m. at Solvang Library. Bring your preschooler to story time to help get them ready to read!

Two-Step Dance Lessons – 6:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. – Industry Night and Karaoke Party. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.themavsaloon.com.

 

Wednesdays

SYV We Support the Troops – 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteers pack care packages on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. 805-245-4951.

Art Class, 9 a.m.; Book Club, 10 a.m. (call first); Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793.

Wiggly Storytime – 10:30 a.m. – Solvang Library – Short stories, songs, rhymes and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Knit and Crochet – 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

Healing Hearts Support Group – 2-4 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, 1825 Alamo Pintado Road. Free. To R.S.V.P. call 805-693-0244.

Solvang Farmers Market – 2:30-6:30 p.m., First Street between Mission Drive and Copenhagen Drive, Solvang.

Crafternoons – 3:45-5:45 p.m. Arts Outreach, 2948 Nojoqui Ave. Suite 9, Los Olivos. $10/child; 805-688-9533.

 

Thursdays

Sideways Inn Local’s Night Specials – 5 p.m.- 8 p.m., 114 East Highway 246, Buellton; 805-691-8088.

Chair Exercises – 10 a.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Mah Jongg, Noon; Basic Cartooning, 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793.

Reading with Dogs – 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Solvang Library – Tail Waggin Tutors help young readers practice reading skills.

Brain Injury Survivors of Santa Ynez Valley – Noon-2 p.m., Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center offers a support group for brain injury survivors and caregivers; www.jodihouse.org.

 

Fridays

Nutrition Classes – 11 a.m. – SYV Cottage Hospital Conference Room – Instruction Stacey Bailey is a dietician and offers weekly courses in various topics. For more information call 805-694-2351. Bring your lunch and talk nutrition.

Tai Chi, 9:15 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.; Pilates – 10:15 a.m.; Ukulele 11:15 a.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793.

Bingo – 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

 

Saturdays

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805-688-4515 or www.sbparks.org.

Junior Rangers Program – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154. Children 3 and up; under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. $3/person. Nature Center admission is free. Visit www.clnaturecenter.org.

Sundays

Brunch at The Landsby – 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. – They now accept reservations on Open Table app for the dining room and Mad & Vin patio starting at 7.30 am. For more info visit www.thelandsby.com.

 

Coming Up

Log onto www.cityofsolvang.com, www.buelltonrec.com or www.visitsyv.com to see a full schedule of programs and events that range from adult and youth sports to teen dances, field trips, excursions and more.