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May 16
Solvang 3rd Wednesday – 15 participating Solvang wine tasting rooms, wine bars and beer bars offer discounted tastings via the Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk; participating Solvang merchants offer promotions on merchandise; the Solvang Farmers Market offers freshly-harvested produce and gourmet goods; 3rd Wednesday-organized seasonal special events provide a variety of local entertainment. Select Solvang restaurants feature a 3-course Solvang 3rd Wednesday menu, for just $25.00+ per person. Visit www.solvang3rdwednesday.com
Oh, Splat! Open House – 5-6 p.m. Family Partnership Charter School, 320 Alisal Rd, Solvang. A California Public School, tuition free. Currently accepting enrollment for the 2018-19, grades 5-12. The school provides an alternative educational setting with a hybrid program combining independent study and blended learning while focusing on personalized education. Call 805-348-3333.
Ladies Night Out presented by Friendship Auxiliary – 5:30-9 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. The Dancing DJ, dinner buffet, silent auction, opportunity drawings and indulgence booths. $45/person. Visit www.solvangfriendshiphouse.com.
360 Workshop – 6-7:30 p.m. The Landsby, 1576 Mission Drive, Solvang. Streamlining & Modernizing Your Customer Service with Every Interaction, Online & Offline!
May 18
Omega-3 Fat Facts Seminar – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free. Call 805-688-6431.
“Imagine That” by Gerald DiPego featuring the Laketown Players – May 18 and 19. 6:30 p.m.-Doors open. Los Olivos Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos. Ages 13 and older recommended. $15/person.
Hollywood U2 – 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 Ca-246, Santa Ynez. A U2 tribute band. $10. Visit www.chumashcasino.com/entertainment.
May 19
25 Under 25 Film Fest – Palm Theater, 817 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. $7.25/students or $12.25/general admission. Visit www.25under25filmfest.com.
Solvang Village Folk Dancers – Throughout Solvang. Visit www.solvangusa.com.
Airport Day – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Santa Ynez Airport, 900 Airport Road, Santa Ynez. Free airplane rides to youth ages 8-17, demonstrations, planes on display, and free barbeque provided by the Santa Ynez Valley Rotary. Free.
California Quail by Patti Jacquemain
Neal Taylor Nature Center Saving Wildlife International Presentation– 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 2265 Hwy-154 at Cachuma Lake County Park. Up close presentation of wild animals such as a capuchin monkey and birds of prey. Viewers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Free. Visit www.clnaturecenter.org.
Lagerville – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., 45 Industrial Way, Buellton. Unlimited samples, over 40 unique lagers. $35/person. Tickets are limited. Visit www.lagerville.com.
Anthony Smith and James Otto Performances – 7 p.m.-Doors open. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., Buellton. $15-$20. Visit www.standingsunwines.com.
Going Batty – May 19 and 26. 8:15 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Hwy-154, Santa Barbara. Living exhibit, watch over 300 local bats come to feed. Free. Call 805-693-0691 or visit www.clnaturecenter.org.
May 21
Register to Vote Deadline – Deadline to register to vote in the Primary Election on June 5th. Visit www.sbcvote.com or call 805-722-8684.
May 23
Patti Jacquemain Book Signing – 5-7 p.m. Pritzlaff Conservation Center Gallery at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara. R.S.V.P. required. Visit www.sbgg.org.
May 25
Healthy Eating on the Run Seminar – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free. Call 805-688-6431.
Sawyer Brown Performing – 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 Ca-246, Santa Ynez. Country pop band, $25 and up. Visit www.chumashcasino.com/entertainment.
June 1
Annual Health and Wellness Fair – 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Atterdag Village of Solvang, 636 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Interactive exhibits, healthy lunch, smoothies, medical professionals, fitness experts, dietician, physical therapists and holistic therapies. Free. Visit www.peoplewhocare.com.
Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot – 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 Ca-246, Santa Ynez. Country pop band, $45 and up. Visit www.chumashcasino.com/entertainment.
June 2
Fiesta in the Vines – 5-10 p.m. Pence Vineyards and Winery, 1909 W. Hwy-246, Buellton. An evening of wine, food, and music presented by Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. $125/members or $150/non-member. Call 805-688-7889 or visit www.santaynezmuseum.org.
June 3
Locals Love Block Party – 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Throughout Los Olivos. Wine and beer deals, food vendors, live music and more. Call 877-327-2656 or e-mail info@stilettomarketing.com.
Every Sunday
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. 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.
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; 6:30 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.
Every Saturday
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805-688-4515 or www.sbparks.org.
Wood Working Classes – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Edward Jorgensen, 900 McMurray Road, Unit 3, Buellton. Call 805-325-3645 or e-mail americanartistryinwood@gmail.com.
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.
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.
