GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

THURSDAY, OCT. 24

Buellton City Council, 6 p.m.

At Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246, Buellton

For more info: cityofbuellton.com.

MONDAY, OCT. 28

Solvang City Council, 6:30 p.m.

At Solvang City Council Chambers, 1644 Oak St., Solvang

For more info: cityofsolvang.com.

MONDAY, NOV. 4

Solvang Planning Commission, 6 p.m.

At Solvang City Council Chambers, 1644 Oak St., Solvang

For more info: cityofsolvang.com.

EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23

Solvang Candidate Forum, 6 to 8 p.m.

A Candidate Forum for the three City of Solvang Mayoral candidates — Jamie Baker, David Brown, and Denise El Amin — is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. at the City Council Chambers on Oak Street. A translator will be provided. You can attend in person, via Zoom or watch on the City of Solvang YouTube Channel. Details for the links to Zoom and YouTube will be made available closer to the Forum. The League will require preregistration to attend in-person and the link will be open the week before the Forum.

The Forum is being moderated by the Santa Barbara League of Women Voters.

At Solvang City Council Chambers, 1644 Oak St., Solvang

For more info: cityofsolvang.com or lwv.org/local-leagues/lwv-santa-barbara (League of Women Voters).

SATURDAY, OCT. 26

The Visual Feast of Roland Petersen, 4 to 7:30 p.m.

The Elverhoj Museum is holding an opening reception for the new exhibit featuring Roland Petersen. The Danish-born American painter was born in 1926 in Endelave, Denmark. He received a B.A. and M.A. degree from UC Berkeley before studying with Hans Hoffman at his School of Fine Arts in Provincetown. The opening reception will be held on October 26 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. There is no charge for admission, but a donation of $5 is suggested.

At Elverhøj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang

For more info: elverhoj.org.

SATURDAY, NOV. 2

Buellton Rec Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Buellton Rec’s 16th Annual Holiday Bazaar will be happening at River View Park. Come support our local artisans — over 60 vendors with beautiful handmade items, and Cal Taco Food Truck for those who are a little hungry.

At River View Park, 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton

SUNDAY, NOV. 3

An Evening with Shawn Colvin & KT Tunstall, 7 p.m.

Scottish singer/songwriter KT Tunstall, best known for hits “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See,” will take the stage with Shawn Colvin, the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter of “Sunny Came Home” fame at the Solvang Festival Theater on Nov. 3. Contributed Photo by Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall.

Discover the magic of Scottish singer/songwriter KT Tunstall, famous for hits like “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See.” Also experience the soulful depth of Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin, renowned for “Sunny Came Home.” Don’t miss the chance to be mesmerized by these incredible artists!

At Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang

For more info: solvangtheaterfest.org.

ONGOING

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS

Storytime at Solvang Library, 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Join us indoors on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. 

Come to enjoy songs, stories, movement, and a warm welcome. Please make a reservation at cityofgoleta.org/city-hall/goleta-valley-library.

At Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang

For more info: Solvang Library (805) 688-4214.

WEDNESDAYS

Solvang Farmers Market, 2:30 to 6 p.m.

Each week, the farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity is available year-round rain or shine. Come. Shop. Socialize. Certified — the only way to buy! Join us in downtown Solvang every Wednesday on First Street, between Mission Drive (Highway 246) and Copenhagen Drive.

Wine Wednesdays in Buellton, 4 to 8 p.m.

Please join us for an evening out with family fun for all in Buellton, hosted by Esfuerzo Wines and The Birria Boyz. This event will take place each Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Each week we will have guest food vendors, live music and much more to be announced. We hope to see you there!

At 140 Industrial Way, Buellton

For more info: info@esfuerzowine.com.

SPORTS AND RECREATION

ONGOING

Pickleball, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Pickleball — part Ping-Pong, part badminton, lots of momentum — is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. The games can be fast-paced and deliver a good workout. 2 person teams/ or singles. All are welcome!

At Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton

For more info: buelltonrec.com.

Drop-In Adult Basketball, Year Round, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6 to 7:15 a.m.

Start your day with a pick up game of basketball with friends.

At Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton

For more info: buelltonrec.com.

Open Basketball, Ongoing, Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Start your day with a pick up game of basketball with friends.

At Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton

For more info: buelltonrec.com.

For info on these and other programs, go to buelltonrec.com.

Feature image: The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will host California-style Native American singing, dancing, food, and games at the 18th annual Santa Ynez Chumash Culture Day from 12 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at the corner of Highway 246 and Meadowvale Road in Santa Ynez. Photo Courtesy of Santa Ynez Valley Chumash.