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Solvang Interactive Workshop – 12 – 1:30 p.m. Solvang Chamber of Commerce office, 485 Alisal Rd. #245. Develop financial reports and accounting tools to help build profits. Visit www.solvangcc.com.

Principal’s Coffee – 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at SYHS Little Theatre – Parents and the community are invited to come have coffee with Principal Mark Swantiz to hear his monthly report and Q&A sessions.

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. This discussion is on Tour of the Buellton Recreation Center. Call 805-694-2351 for more details.

Ian Veneracion w/ Jona Viray – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino. Visit www.chumashcasino.com for tickets and details.

Martha Graham Dance Co: The EVE Project – 8 – 10 p.m. at the Granada Theatre – Martha Graham is inarguably the mother of American modern dance. One of the greatest artists of the 20th century – and a graduate of Santa Barbara High School – she forever altered the fabric of dance by creating an entirely new style of movement. In celebration of the centennial of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote, the company has created The EVE Project, a collection that makes bold statements about female power. For details visit artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=4173

Valley Clean Team – 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. on Highway 246, meet at Flag is Up Farm. Join the Valley Clean Team by keeping the valley roads looking pristine by picking up debris. All supplies are provided. Email Bill Connell at wconnell@connellandersen.com.

Santa Barbara Audubon’s Winter Bird Count – 9 a.m. – noon at Lake Los Carneros Park, 304 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta. Free introduction to the fun of birdwatching for young people, ages 8 to 16. All budding birdwatchers must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Call (805) 964-1468 for more information or go to http://SantaBarbaraAudubon.org/

SYV Therapeutic Riding Volunteer Training – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the SYV Equestrian Center – The Riding program serves children and adults with special needs and life challenges regardless of their ability to pay. Success can be seen through improved speech, balance, social skills, strength and more. Volunteers should commit to 2 -3 hours a week and be able to walk in the arena. Volunteers earn a lesson for every 20 hours given. Call Karie at (805) 350-2280 to RSVP or learn more.

PCPA Open House – 2 – 5 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria. Join PCPA for a wine and cheese reception, backstage tour, outreach performance and more. Contact openhouse@pcpa.org for details.

Kringle & Crown – Solvang’s Baking History – 3 – 4:30 p.m. at the Elverhoj Museum – A slide show and conversation with Bent Olsen, Carl Birkholm and Ann Dittmer.

‘Spirit of Solvang’ Book Release – 4:30 – 6 p.m. at the Elverhoj Museum. Join the Elverhoj for their official launch party of Solvang’s first comprehensive historical publication. Visit www.elverhoj.org for details.

Neal Brennan – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – Visit www.chumashcasino.com for tickets and details.

Snow Leopard Festival/Sledding at the Zoo – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the SB Zoo – A rare blizzard hits the Zoo with 80 tons of snow for sledding and snow play for this frosty fun family festival. Animals play in the snow while Santa poses for holiday photos. Visit www.sbzoo.org for details!

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. This discussion is on Diabetes Management Options. Call 805-694-2351 for more details.

Vets Connect – 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at SB Public Library Central – Are you a veteran? Do you know the benefits and resources you are entitled to? To find out, have a conversation with a Veterans Service Officer at the Santa Barbara Central Library. Dependents and spouses are eligible for benefits, too. All are welcome to make appointments. Call 805-962-7653 or visit us in person (40 E Anapamu St) to make an appointment. Walk-ups welcome.

Black Violin – 7 p.m. at the Granada Theatre – Classical music meets hip hop in the groundbreaking duo Black Violin and their Classical Boom Tour, blurring the lines between genre, race and gender with its unique, family-friendly fusion of groove and strings. Adding DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes to the lineup, the group has collaborated with the likes of Kanye West, 50 Cent, Aretha Franklin and Tom Petty. For tickets and details log onto www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

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. This discussion is on Healthy Recipe Exchange. Call 805-694-2351 for more details.

Pedro Fernandez – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – Visit www.chumashcasino.com for tickets and details.

February

Valley Clean Team – 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. in Los Alamos, meet at Bell’s Restaurant. Join the Valley Clean Team by keeping the valley roads looking pristine by picking up debris. All supplies are provided. Email Bill Connell at wconnell@connellandersen.com.

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. This discussion is on Diabetes and Exercise. Call 805-694-2351 for more details.

Continuing Events

Daily

Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks – runs from Jan. 19 – 31 – where participating restaurants offer three-course tasting menus for $20.20. (Not including tax or gratuity) Log onto www.dinesyv.com for the list of restaurants, wineries and hoteliers offers.

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.

Fri – Sun

Danish Christmas Market – from Dec. 3 through Dec. 26, trees and buildings along Copenhagen Drive between Atterdag and Alisal Road will be awash in more than 100 high-output LED lights ebbing and flowing, chasing and playing in a choreographed experience along the newly branded Danish Christmas Market.

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.