MARCH EVENTS

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“Timeless Appeal” Collection – Now through March 31st. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Call 805-688-7517 or visit www.gallerylosolivos.com.

“The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence” by PCPA – Now through March 25th. Severson Theater, 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Visit www.pcpa.org/tickets.

Second annual Women’s Winemakers Dinner – 5:30-9 p.m. K’Syrah Catering and Events, 478 4th Place, Solvang. 4 Course wine pairing dinner prepared by the area’s best female chefs, restaurateurs and food crafters. All event profits will benefit the Women’s Fund of Northern Santa Barbara County. Contact info@stilettomarketing.com.

Donna Lu and Matt Kim Performance – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Refugio Ranch Vineyards, 2990 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Call 805-588-6915.

73rd Santa Barbara International Orchid Show – 9-5 p.m. March 9 through 11. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. General Admission: $14, Seniors, Students with ID, advance group sales: $12, 3-Day Pass: $22, Children 12 and younger with paid adult: Free. Visit www.sborchidshow.com.

Portion Control is Possible – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; 805-688-6431.

The Radian String Quartet – 7 p.m. St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. $30/Patrons, $20/General Admission, $10/students with ID. Visit www.smitv.org.

Ballard Barn Bash – 5-9 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Live auction and Live Wire playing benefiting the Ballard PTA. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

Solvang Century, Metric and Half Century Bike Ride – For full details please visit www.www.bikescor.com.

2nd Saturday Artisans – 12-5 p.m. Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Rd., Los Olivos. Original handmade works of art for show and sale. For more information, contact info@santaynezvalleyarts.org.

The Robert Hall Project presented by the Solvang Rotary– 6 p.m. Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. Dinner, performance, live and silent auction. $65/ticket. Tickets may be purchased from Solvang Rotarians and online at www.eventbrite.com.

Elijah Ocean Performance – 7:30 p.m. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., Buellton. $15-$20. Visit www.standingsunwines.com.

Tex Pistols Performance – 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Live auction and Live Wire playing benefiting the Ballard PTA. $5. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

The Vineyard House Finale – 2-6 p.m. The Vineyard House, 3631 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez. Music, food and fun to celebrate the last 20 years of business before closing.

Noontime Opera – 12-1 p.m. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511 Mission Drive, Solvang. Visit www.wildlingmuseum.org/opera.

Taste of Solvang Farmers Market Dinner – 4-7 p.m. Solvang Park. Farm to table event featuring in season ingredients grown by local farmers and prepared by Chef David Cecchini of Cecco Restaurant. $15/adults and $5/child. Visit www.solvangusa.com.

Andrew Rubin Performance – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Refugio Ranch Vineyards, 2990 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Call 805-588-6915.

Branding Fire at the Alisal Concert Series – Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, 1054 Alisal Road, Solvang. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/branding-fire-at-the-alisal-concert-series-featuring-tom-russell-tickets-42648291187.

Nuts for Your Health – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; 805-688-6431.

Father Daughter Ball – 5:30-9 p.m. Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, 900 North Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. Ages 3-16. $40 for father/daughter and $20 each additional child. Visit www.ciymca.com.

Taste of Solvang Opening Night Sip and Savor – 7-9 p.m. Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Featuring 25 of Solvang’s best culinary craftsman. $45/Ages 21 and up only. Visit www.solvangusa.com.

Andy Grammer Live – 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 CA-246, Santa Ynez. $55 and up. Call 805-248-6274 or visit www.chumashcasino.com.

Make It Last All Nite Performance – 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

Golf Beats Cancer Links to More Good Days Tournament – Ranch Course at Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort, 1054 Alisal Road, Solvang. To register, contact Dave Hartley at 805-688-4215.

Pirate Garage Car Show – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Parking Lot, 2975 CA-246, Santa Ynez. Visit www.syvpirates.org.

Solvang Tasting Trail – March 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sample products from 30+ local businesses. $30/person. Visit www.solvangusa.com.

Solvang Wine and Beer Walk –March 17 from 2-7 p.m. and March 18 from 12-4 p.m. Enjoy tastings from 15+ wineries, breweries, and wine and beer bars. $45/Ages 21 and up only. Visit www.solvangusa.com.

St. Patrick’s Party and The Vineyard Byrds Performance – All day event with live performance at 8 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

Danish Sunday Brunch – 11 a.m. -2 p.m. K’Syrah Catering and Events, Bottomless mimosa or bloody mary. $65/person or $50/person for bottomless coffee (no alcohol). Visit www.solvangusa.com.

Wine and Chili Festival – 12-4:30 p.m. Flying Flags RV Resort, 180 Ave Of The Flags, Buellton. $45/Ages 21 and up, $20/Ages 13-20, $10/Ages 12 and under. Visit www.buelltonwineandchilifestival.com.

SYV Wind Ensemble Spring Concert – 2:30 p.m. Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang. Free. Visit www.syvwindensemble.org.

Every Monday

Weight Room – 6-8 a.m. and 1:30-8 p.m., Buellton Rec Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton, $3; 805-688-1086.

Senior T’ai Chi, 9:15 a.m.; Arthritis 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.

After School Wednesdays – 2-5 p.m., Creation Station Fabric and Quilt Shop, 252 E. Highway 246, Unit A, Buellton. Pre-registration and fee required; 805-693-0714.

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.

Locals Night – 5-7 p.m. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., 45 Industrial Way, Buellton. $4 draft beer, complimentary bar bites and 25% off beer to go. Visit www.figmtnbrew.com.

Trivia Night – 7-9 p.m., Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez; www.naughtyoak.com.

Every Thursday

Chair Exercises – 10 a.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

Arthritis 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.

KRAZy Country Honky Tonk Party – 5 p.m. Free tacos; 6 p.m. Line 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

Junior Golf Clinics – Zaca Creek Golf Course, 223 Shadow Mountain Drive, Buellton; free; 805-698-6224 or bob@oldeschoolgolfschool.com.

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805-688-4515 or www.sbparks.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.

Live Music – 8 p.m. The Good Life, 1672 Mission Drive, Solvang. Visit www.thegoodlifecellar.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.