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June

Ted and Conversation – 10:30 a.m. at Solvang Library 1745 Mission Drive – Watch one or two short talks from the famous TED Talks series together, and discuss afterward. Participants choose the topic. Bring a friend.

Live Music at New Frontiers – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the cafe seating area. Various musicians will entertain shoppers.

Boz Scaggs – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – Relive some of the best jazz, blues and soft rock songs from the 60s and 70s including “It’s Over,” “Lowdown” and “Jo Jo.” Tickets are available at www.chumashcasino.com.

Rio Golf Tournament – 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. at River Course at the Alisal – The Rio Memorial Golf Tournament is a fundraiser for the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Pirate Football Team – Sign up online at www.sypiratefootball.com/rio-memorial-golf-tournament.html.

Old Santa Ynez Day – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Santa Ynez – Hosted by the Santa Ynez Elks Lodge #2640 – this day of fun features a parade at 11 a.m. – arts and crafts, food and live music and more. Log onto www.syvelks.com for more info.

CPR/AED and First Aid Class – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Buellton Rec – Learn how to perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies. Log onto www. CChealthandsafety.com for more info.

Jazz and Olive Festival – 1 – 4 p.m. in Los Olivos – Hosted by the Los Olivos Rotary Club. An afternoon of food tastings prepared by 30 local chefs together with wine tastings poured by 30 area wineries, plus world-class live jazz featuring Grammy nominee Denise Donatelli, for an all-inclusive $75. Tickets available at www.jazzandolivefestival.org.

UFC Fight Showing – 7 p.m. at Tower Pizza in Solvang – Watch Cejudo VS Moraes at Tower Pizza. Call

Pooch-A-Palooza – 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at SYV Botanic Garden – 151 Sycamore Drive in Buellton – This free event features costume contest with prizes, mobile grooming available – face painting, food, pet adoption opportunities and a wellness clinic provided by C.A.R.E4Paws of low-cost vaccines, flea treatments, microchips, nail trimming and more. Register at info@care4paws.org or call 805-968-2273.

Summer Concert Series – Time TBD – Tower Pizza in Solvang – Join Tower Pizza and the band Are We Not Horses? on the patio for live music. Follow Tower Pizza’s social media for time of concert.

Jazz and Beyond Series – 3 – 5 p.m. at Solvang Festival Theatre – Sit back under the oaks in the garden area, enjoy a glass of wine and listen to outstanding music. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Tickets at www.solvangfestivaltheater.org.

Women’s Leadership Series – 5:15 – 7 p.m. at The Landsby in Solvang. This meeting is specific to communication and marketing, as well as public speaking. Free for valley chamber members and $15 for non-members.

Coffee with a Cop – 8:30 a.m. -Pattibakes – The Sheriff’s Community Resource Deputies for the Chumash Reservation and the City of Solvang have joined forces to hold a series of Coffee with a Cop events in the Santa Ynez Valley. These events provide the community an opportunity to meet the deputies and talk about concerns that affect them individually or the Valley as a whole, over a cup of coffee.

Solvang Music in the Park – 5 p.m. at Solvang Park – Music by Low Down Dudes – Free to the public, bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music, or enjoy while shopping at Farmer’s Market.

Festival in the Vines – 5 – 9 p.m. at Gainey Vineyard – The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum invites you to our third-annual, summer fundraiser, Festival of The Vines honoring Louis Lucas and the Gainey family. Call the Museum at 805-688-7889 to get tickets.

Summer Concert Series at Firestone Vineyard – 6 – 9 p.m. – Grab your blanket and picnic basket – it’s time for the Summer Concert Series! Join us for wine, sunshine, and music throughout the summer. Admission is free and no RSVP required.

Chiquis Rivera – 8 p.m. at Chumash Casino – The singer and reality TV personality hits the stage for an incredible concert. Be there as the Mexican pop star performs all your favorite songs, including “Paloma Blanca,” “Esa No Soy Yo,” “Vas a Volver” and “Hora Extras.” Tickets are available at www.chumashcasino.com.

14 – 16

Wine Country Bike Trek – All Day – A unique and well-established cycling event that takes place in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley wine country and benefits People Helping People. Each day, riders choose from a 30- or 50-mile ride. Volunteers will greet you every ten miles with fully catered rest stops. Register at www.winecountrybiketrek.com.

Dunn Middle School Music Benefit – 1 – 4 p.m. at Standing Sun WInes in Buellton – Terry Lawless of U2, Toan Chau, John Lyle and Teka performing. Tickets are $20, visit www.standingsunwines.com for more.

Summerfest – 6 – 10 p.m. at Solvang Festival Theater – Opening for PCPA’s “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”. Tastes of the valley and special live auction. Visit www.pcpa.org for more.

Summer Concert Series – Tower Pizza in Solvang – Join Tower Pizza and the band Are We Not Horses? on the patio for live music. Follow Tower Pizza’s social media for time of concert.

Father’s Day

Founding Father’s Day – The community is invited to a 90^th birthday party for Helmut Holzheu at El Rancho Market.

Summer Concert Series – Tower Pizza in Solvang – Join Tower Pizza and the band Are We Not Horses? on the patio for live music. Follow Tower Pizza’s social media for time of concert.

Continuing Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.