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Solvang 3rd Wednesday – Visit www.solvang3rdwednesday.com.
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Healthful Holiday Treats, Really! – 11 a.m.-noon. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; 805-688-6431.
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Julefest Santa Meet and Greet – Noon-4 p.m. Gazebo in Solvang Park. Free; www.solvangusa.com.
VIP Candlelight Tours – 4:30 p.m. Meet at the gazebo in Solvang Park. Guests will receive LED candles, stop at local shops for experiences unique to VIP guests and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies during a private reception with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. $25/person. All ages welcome. Tickets limited; www.solvangusa.com.
Candlelight Tours – 5:30-6:30 p.m. Meet at the gazebo in Solvang Park. Guests will receive LED candles on a first-come, first-served basis. Free. Visit www.solvangusa.com.
Danish Service – 6 p.m. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang; www.bethanialutheran.net.
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Christmas Eve Services – 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m., Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang; www.bethanialutheran.net.
Christmas Candlelight Service with Communion – 4 p.m. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 3550 Baseline Ave., Santa Ynez; www.sotvsy.com.
Posada, Christmas Eve Service – 4 p.m. St. Mark’s in-the Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos; www.smitv.org.
Candlelight Christmas Eve – 5 p.m. Grace Bible Church, 1693 Laurel Ave, Solvang; www.gracebiblesyv.com.
Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service – 10 p.m., St. Mark’s in-the Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos; www.smitv.org.
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Carols and Communion – 10 a.m., St. Mark’s in-the Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos; www.smitv.org.
Christmas Morning Service of readings and carols – 10 a.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 3550 Baseline Ave., Santa Ynez; www.sotvsy.com.
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Winter Break Camp – 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Week 1: Dec. 26-28, Week 2: Jan. 2-4. Buellton Rec Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton. Daily field trips. Space is limited. Sign up at www.buelltonrec.com.
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New Year’s Eve Dance Party – 8 p.m., Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez. Free; www.chumashcasino.com/entertainment.
Mondays
Senior T’ai Chi, 9:15 a.m.; Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Creative Coloring, 1 p.m. every other Monday; Senior Issues, 1 p.m. every other Monday; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.
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
Knitting, 9 a.m.; computer class, 9:30 a.m.; bridge and poker, 1 p.m.; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.
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.
Yoga, 9:15 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.
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
Chair Exercises – 10 a.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.
Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; poker, 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.
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
Pilates – 10 a.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.
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.