JULY EVENTS

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The Beauty of Light Exhibit – Through July 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos; www.gallerylosolivos.com.

Little Big Riding School Summer Horse Camp – Mon.-Fri. Weekly. July 2-27. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 12-3 p.m. $350.week. Additional $150/week to attend both sessions daily; 805-886-2215 or e-mail thelittlebigridingschool@yahoo.com.

Hunchback of Notre Dame presented by Pacific Conservatory Theater – Now through July 8. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St, Solvang; www.pcpa.org.

“Our Exceptional Country,” Fourth of July Parade – 11 a.m. Mission Drive, Solvang.

Fourth of July Jamboree of patriotic songs and Americana by Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale and conductor Michal Eglin – 2 p.m., Solvang Veterans Hall, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. Free.

4th of July Festival – 2 p.m.-gates open, 5 p.m.-live entertainment, 9 p.m.-fireworks. Old Mission Santa Inés, 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang. $10/adult over the age of 7. Ages 7 and under, active duty military with ID and dependents are free; fireworks@SYVRotary.org.

Let’s Talk About Coffee & Caffeine Seminar – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; 805-688-6431.

“Grease” Sing-and-Dance-Along – 7 p.m. Happy Hour, 7:45 p.m. costume contest; 8:30 p.m., singing and dancing will take place as the movie plays. The Mendenhall Museum, 24 Zaca Street, Buellton. $25/person plus a glass of Alma Rosa Wine, $15/designated driver ticket with a non-alcoholic beverage, $10/members; www.almarosawinery.com/Visit-Us/Events/Cinerosa/Grease-Sing-a-Long.

Solvang Movie’s in the Park “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” – Movie will begin after sunset. Solvang Park on First St. and Mission Drive. Free; 805-688-7529.

Molly Ringwald Project – 8:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez; www.themavsaloon.com.

Youth and Family Day at the Ranch – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Return to Freedom’s American Wild Horse Sanctuary. $45 per adult/child pair, $15 for each additional child or adult. R.S.V.P. by the 6th; programs@returntofreedom.org or 805-737-9246.

Painting in the Vineyard with Gypsy Studios – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Andrew Murray Vineyards, 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos. $65/person. All ages; www.gypsystudiosart.com.

Boom Forest Performance – 7 p.m. Standing Sun Winery, 92 Second St., Buellton. $12/standing room or $17/reserved seating; www.standingsunwines.com.

Tex Pistols – 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez; www.themavsaloon.com.

Second Sunday Artisans – 12-5 p.m. Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Road, Los Olivos; info@santaynezvalleyarts.org.

Wild West Camp – July 9-13 and 16-20. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, 3596 Sagunto, Santa Ynez. Ages 7-11. $165/week for museum member or $200/week including family membership to museum.

MOXI Museum Summer Camp – July 9-13 (grades 3-4), 16-20 (grades 5-6). 9 a.m.-3 p.m./regular day or 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m./extended day. Regular day: $295; $275 for Members, Extended day: $385; $365 for Members; www.moxi.org.

Discovery Robotics League – July 9-13. 1-5 p.m. Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Ages 8-14; 805-928-8414.

Heart Saver CPR Course – 6-9 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. $25/person ages 10 and up only. Must register by July 3rd; www.cottagehealth.org/classes-events/ or 805-569-7325.

Santa Barbara County Fair – July 11-15. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 South Thornburg St., Santa Maria. Tickets available onsite and online; www.santamariafairpark.com.

Solvang Summer Concert Series, “Grass Mountain” – 5-8 p.m. Solvang Park, Mission and First St., Solvang. Free; www.solvang3rdwednesday.com.

SYV Women’s Network – 6-8 p.m. Buellton Medical Center, 195 W. Hwy-246, Buellton. 805-403-3999.

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” presented by Pacific Conservatory Theater – July 12-2. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St, Solvang; www.pcpa.org.

“Artificial Sweeteners Analyzed” seminar – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; 805-688-6431.

West Coast Cub Fly In – July 13-15. 10 a.m., planes arrive at Lompoc Airport. See a full schedule at www.westcoastcubflyin.com. Free.

Solvang Summer Concert Series, “The Rincons” – 5-8 p.m. Solvang Park, Mission and First St., Solvang. Free; www.solvang3rdwednesday.com.

Pull the Trigger – 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez; www.themavsaloon.com.

Brian Regan– 8 p.m., Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez. $45 and up; www.chumashcasino.com/entertainment.

Anthony Bourdain tribute – 6-9 p.m., K’Syrah, to benefit mental health organizations. 805-245-9564, www.kscateringandevents.com.

Jackie Bristow – 7 p.m. Standing Sun Winery, 92 Second St., Buellton. $12/standing room or $17/reserved seating; www.standingsunwines.com.

Live Wire – 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez; www.themavsaloon.com.

Painting in the Vineyard with Gypsy Studios – 10:30 p.m.-12 p.m. Brander Winery, 2401 N. Refugio Rd., Los Olivos. $65/person. All ages; www.gypsystudiosart.com.

Summer Art Camp – July 16-20. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Gypsy Studios: The Landing, 597 Avenue of the Flags, Suite 103, Buellton. $355/person; www.gypsystudiosart.com.

Quilt Camp – July 16-20. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Creation Station Fabric and Quilt Shop, 252 E. Highway 246, Unit A, Buellton. $150/person not including supplies; www.thecreationstation.com.

STEM Lego Lab – July 16-20. 1-5 p.m. Ages 6-10. Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Ages 8-14; 805-928-8414.

Vacation Bible School – 6-8:30 p.m. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Grades K-5. Free. Dinner option: $5/meal or $20/week. Register at bethanialutheran.net or 805-688-4637.

Daily

U-Pick Berries – 9 a.m. for the season. Summerset Farm and Dale’s Nursery, on the corner of Edison and Baseline off Hwy-154; 805-245-0989.

Every Sunday

Summer Jazz and Beyond Concerts – June 10-Sept. 8. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St, Solvang. To purchase tickets, visit www.solvangfestivaltheater.com.

Round Up Live Music on the Patio– 11 a.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

Every Monday

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.

Every Tuesday

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.

2-Step Lessons – 6:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. – Industry Night and Karaoke Party.

Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

Every Wednesday

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.

Solvang Summer Concert Series – June 13-Aug. 22. 5-8 p.m. Solvang Park, Mission and First St., Solvang. Food available for purchase. Visit www.solvang3rdwednesday.com.

Every Thursday

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 – 12-2 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.

Honky Tonk Party – 4 p.m.-Free Tacos; 6 p.m.-Dance Lessons. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

Every Friday

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.

Lincourt Summer Concert Series – 6-9 p.m. 3rd Friday of every month through Sept. 21. Food available for purchase. Visit www.lincourtwines.com.

Firestone Summer Concert Series – 6-9 p.m. First and last Fridays of each month through September. 5017 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos. Free. Food and beverage available for purchase; 805-688-3940 or tastingroom@firestonewine.com.

Every Saturday

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 Hwy-154, Santa Barbara. Children 3 and up; under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. $3/person. Nature Center admission is free. Visit www.clnaturecenter.org.

KidKraft – 2-2:45 p.m., 2nd Saturday of each month, Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511 Mission Drive, Solvang; monthly art class for kids of all ages; $5/child, adult admission included.

Music Under the Stars – Now through Sept. 29th. 6-9 p.m. The Landsby, 1576 Mission Drive, Solvang, Ca. Visit www.thelandsby.com.

Going Batty – Through Sept. 1. Dusk. Neal Taylor Nature Center, Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, 2265 Hwy. #154, Santa Barbara. Watch the local bats come to feed. $10/vehicle County Park Admission Fee. Call 805-693-0691 or Julie@clnaturecenter.org.

Coming Up

Log onto www.cityofsolvang.com or www.buelltonrec.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.