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Noontime Opera – 12 – 1 p.m. at the Wildling Museum of Art and Nature – 1511 Mission Drive Solvang – This concert will feature selections from Opera Santa Barbara’s upcoming production of Daniel Catán’s Il Postino. 

3rd District Candidate Forum – 5:30 pm. at Hotel Corque in Solvang. Come meet the four candidates running for 3rd District Supervisor. Starts with a meet and greet reception followed by formal Q&A. Co-hosted by the Santa Ynez Valley Star and the Santa Barbara Independent. Visit www.santaynezvalleystar.com for details. 

Smørrebrød Class – 6 p.m. at the Elverhoj Museum – Learn the art of the Danish Open Faced Sandwich – $25 for members, $30 for non-members and preregistration is required. Visit www.elverhoj.org for details. 

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Growing Possibilities AG Forum – 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Santa Maria Fairpark – An every-other-year Northern Santa Barbara County Ag Forum celebrating our regional ag community, sharing its opportunities and challenges. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/econalliance-growing-possibilities-ag-forum-tickets-88669421627 for details. 

Understanding Genetics and Cancer – 7:30 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall – This FREE community event features Dr. Mary-Claire King, the scientist who discovered the BRCA1 gene. Visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for details. 

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SYV Cottage Hospital Nutrition Class – 11 a.m. – Noon – at the Cottage Admin Building 2050 Viborg Rd. Join Nutritionist Stacey Bailey as she gives free nutrition and diabetes education classes. Call 805-694-2351 for more details. 

Valleywide Dance – 7 – 10 p.m. at the Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall. 

LiveWire – 8 – 11 p.m. at the Maverick Saloon. 

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Equine Emergency Preparedness Expo – 8:45 a.m. – at the SYV Equestrian Center – Free to the public listen to Victoria Beelik of the Ventura County Dept. of Animal  Services. From 10:30 – 3:30 p.m. there is a Fireling Safety Awareness program from Gary Johnson of ResQFast. Call Dawn Perrine of 805-245-6727. 

Perfume Making Workshop – 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Wildling Museum – Two workshops offered with Susan Farber – $95 per person and all materials included. Ages 16 and older. Call 805-686-8315 to sign up. 

Writer’s Workshop – 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the Buellton Library. 

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SYV Charter School Open House – 5:30 p.m. SYV Charter School is enrolling for the next school year! Learn about their creative and innovative learning styles at their open house. 1224 Tyndall Road. 

Tales from the Tavern – 7 – 10 p.m. at the Maverick Saloon – Aireene Espiritu & the Itch, a killer five-piece R&B group whose collective members have toured, performed and recorded with the likes of Robert Cray, BB King, Boz Skaggs, and more. Visit www.talesfromthetavern.com for details. 

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Valentine’s Day

SYV Cottage Hospital Nutrition Class – 11 a.m. – Noon – at the Cottage Admin Building 2050 Viborg Rd. Join Nutritionist Stacey Bailey as she gives free nutrition and diabetes education classes. Call 805-694-2351 for more details. 

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Comedian Nick Swardson – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino Resort – Visit www.chumashcasino.com for tickets. 

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.

Pickle Ball – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Buellton Rec. $3 per drop in or passes available. Multiple courts, players of all skills welcome. 

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.

Lindy Hop Lessons – 7:10 p.m. for Beginner, low impact and 8 p.m. for Intermediate level. Classes are taught by Hannah Rasby at the Solvang Vets Hall. Cost is $5 per class. 

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.

Pickle Ball – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Buellton Rec. $3 per drop in or passes available. Multiple courts, players of all skills welcome.

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.

World Folk Dance – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Buellton Rec – Ages 8 – adults, learn dances from Scandinavia, England, Scotland, Italy and more. Family fun and free. 

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 a.m. 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.