Events Calendar Nov. 20 - Dec. 3
By Raiza Giorgi · Tue Nov 20 2018
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Movie Day Thanksgiving Camp through Buellton Rec – 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Depart from Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second Street, Buellton. $50/child; www.buelltonrec.com.
Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Church Service – 7 p.m. St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley, 2901 Nojoqui Ave, Los Olivos; www.smitv.org.
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Skating Plus Thanksgiving Camp through Buellton Rec – 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Depart from Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second Street, Buellton. $50/child; www.buelltonrec.com.
Solvang 3rd Wednesday - Visit www.solvang3rdwednesday.com.
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Turkey Trot – 10 a.m. Sunny Fields Park, Solvang. Proceeds help support local Salvation Army chapter. $20/person all ages; www.cityofsolvang.com.
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8th Anniversary Celebration of Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. – 1-10 p.m. Buellton Headquarters, 45 Industrial Way, Buellton; www.figmtnbrew.com/8thanniversary.
“Crazy Rich Asians” Film Screening – 1-3 p.m. Solvang Library, Free; 805-688-4214.
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Diabetes & Exercise - 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; 805-688-6431.
Kind Kids – Mondays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 10. 3:45-4:45 p.m. Children ages 6 and up will complete tasks and projects around town. $20/child (supply fee); www.cityofsolvang.com.
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California Plants, A Look At Our Iconic Flora Lecture and Book Signing by Dr. Matt Ritter – 7-8 p.m. Los Olivos Community Organization Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos; (805) 245-5603 or https://www.santaynezvalleybotanicgarden.org.
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John Voehl presents Abraham Lincoln – 10-11 a.m. Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. A nationally recognized historian will talk about Lincoln’s lifetime. Reserve a space by calling 805-688-4214.
The Art of Holiday Crafts with Elizabeth Spurbeck – Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13. 7-8:30 p.m. Arts Outreach, 2948 Nojoqui Ave. Suite 9, Los Olivos. $100/person for 3 sessions. Registration required; www.artsoutreach.com.
Speaking Teen – Nov. 29 En Espanol, Dec. 3 in English. 6-8 p.m. Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second Street, Buellton. Parent-teen communication workshop. Free.
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Food Label Deciphering - 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; 805-688-6431.
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Julefest Nisse Adventure – Dec. 1 through Jan. 6. Solvang Visitor’s Center, 1639 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang. Scavenger hunt to find Nisse. Visit the SVC to pick up a map and return to receive prize. Free; www.solvangusa.com.
Los Olivos Olde Fashioned Christmas – Holiday Market-11 a.m.-8 p.m., Gingerbread Wonderland at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley-4-8 p.m., 4 p.m.-end-Santa Claus Photos, 4:30 p.m.-end-Summerset Farm and Dale’s Train ($5/child with 1 free adult admission per child’s ticket), 6:00 p.m.-Tree Lighting.
Julefest Santa Meet n’ Greet – 1st: 12-4 p.m.; 7th: 4-6 p.m.; 8th, 15th, 22nd: 12-4 p.m. Gazebo in Solvang Park; www.solvangusa.com.
Santa Ynez Tree Lighting – 4-5:30 p.m. For more information, call 805-350-8517 or visit
www.santaynezchamber.org.
Julefest Candlelight Tours and VIP Tours with Santa Visit – Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22. Candlelight Tours: 5:30 p.m. Free.; VIP Tours: 4:30-6 p.m. $25/person, children 2 and under are free. Both tours meet and depart from the Gazebo in Solvang Park; www.solvangusa.com.
Open House – 5-8 p.m. The Home Connection, 425 Alisal Road, Solvang. Enjoy music in the courtyard, wine, appetizers & homemade Danish cookies. 805-686-4553.
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Buellton Winter Fest – Breakfast with Santa-9-11 a.m. $15/adult, $5/children ages 9-12 and free for children 8 and under, Holiday Village-4-7 p.m., Music-4:30-6 p.m., Tree Lighting-7 p.m.; www.buelltonrec.com, 805-688-7892 or 805-688-1086.
Christmas at the Elverhoj – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 12 foot Christmas Tree with Danish decorations and special holiday activities. Free; 805-686-1211 or www.elverhoj.org.
Wildling Museum of Art and Nature Holiday Boutique – 1-5 p.m. Meet local artists,
enjoy holiday treats, & shop unique gift items. 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang. Please R.S.V.P at 805-688-1082.
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U-Pick Berries – 9 a.m. daily for the season. Summerset Farm and Dale’s Nursery, on the corner of Edison and Baseline off Hwy-154; 805-245-0989.
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.
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.
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.themavsaloon.com.
Every Wednesday
SYV We Support the Troops – 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteer to pack care packages on the 4th 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.