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Karaoke Night – 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez.

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CA Rangeland Climate and Drought Workshop – 5 – 8:15 p.m. at the Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall. UC Cooperative Extension will talk about planning for uncertainty in weather, grass and drought. For more info log onto www.ucanr.edu/p/64244.

Wellness Wednesday — 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.  BEMER technology informational meeting. Ascend Acupuncture, 254 East Highway 246, Suite C, Buellton. For more information 805-259-7462.

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Family Partnership Charter School Science Fair – 10 a.m – 12 p.m. at Abel Maldonado Youth Center, 600 S. McClelland Santa Maria. The public is invited to see K – 12th grade student STEAM projects. Call 805-348-3333 for more info.

Fossemalle Dance Studio Freestyle Dance Marathon – 4 – 8 p.m. at Fossemalle’s studio 3595 Numancia St, Santa Ynez. The event is a fundraiser to support the 32nd annual Invitation to Dance. Live DJ, food and drinks available. For more info call 805-688-8494. All ages and dancers welcome.

Tom Segura – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – Tom Segura brings his blunt humor for a night of big laughs. The standup comic has performed on Conan, and he has released a number of standup specials, including his latest on Netflix, Disgraceful. Tickets and more information are available at www.chumashcasino.com.

Hollywood Hillbillies – 8 p.m. at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez. For tickets and more info log onto www.themavsaloon.com.

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SY Valley Clean Team – 8:15 a.m. – Meets at the corner of Highway 154 and Figueroa Mountain Road to clean the roadside for one hour. The public is invited to join. All supplies are provided. For more information, contact team organizer Bill Connell at wconnell@connellandersen.com

“His Girl Friday” screening – 9:30 a.m. at Parks Plaza Theatre in Buellton – Don’t miss this screening of the classic Cary Grant film “His Girl Friday.” This screening is honoring the Santa Ynez Valley Star’s third anniversary. For details and tickets log onto www.centralcoastfilmsociety.org.

7th Annual Garagiste Festival – 1 – 5 p.m. at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall – 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang – The majority of our wineries do not have tasting rooms, and their wines can be very hard to find on store shelves. For more info log onto www.californiagaragistes.com/2019-syv-fest/.

Tex Pistols – 8 p.m. at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez. For tickets and more info log onto www.themavsaloon.com.

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Valentine’s Wreath Making Workshop – 1:30 – 3 p.m. at Brick Barn Wine Estate – Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden will be creating beautiful heart-shaped wreaths using colorful florals, locally grown greens and other small treasures. For details and tickets log onto www.brickbarnwineestate.com.

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Central Coast 2-Step Dance Lessons – 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Maverick Saloon – For tickets and more info log onto www.themavsaloon.com.

Karaoke Night – 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez.

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Valentine’s Day

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Randy Houser – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – Join the singer-songwriter for a night of “rootsy” Country music. The self-taught guitarist entertains the crowd with his series of hit singles including “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” “Goodnight Kiss” and CMA Song of the Year-nominated “Like a Cowboy.” For more info and tickets log onto www.chumashcasino.com.

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SY Valley Clean Team – 8:15 a.m. – Meets at the corner of Highway 246 and Armour Ranch Road to clean the road for one hour. The public is invited to join. All supplies are provided. Just show up. For more information, contact team organizer Bill Connell at wconnell@connellandersen.com

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President’s 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.

Junior Tennis – 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. from Jan. 14 – Feb 11 at Jonata School tennis courts. Have fun while learning the fundamentals of tennis with Coach Paul Smith.  Bring your own racquet or borrow one of a limited supply. Max 10 spaces and cost is $25 per student. Sign up online at buelltonrec.com or call 688-1086.

Gymnastics – K-5th Graders, 1:40 – 2:30pm, cost $96; Ages 3-5, 2:30 – 3:05pm, cost $90. from Jan. 28 – March 11 at Oak Valley Elementary multipurpose room. Great for building confidence, strength, and flexibility. Sign up online at buelltonrec.com or call 688-1086.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

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.