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Leaving the Buellton Recreation Department after helping build it from nothing was hard for outgoing Recreation Center Coordinator Barbara Knecht, but she is looking forward to being closer to her grandchildren.

“I will miss the valley and this community because I have been a part of it for so long. My kids were raised here, but I want to do the same for my grandchildren … my husband and I decided to make the move,” she said.

Knecht has moved to a little community just outside Seattle, where her daughter Ashley Jones works for Pinterest. Knecht has started a job at a senior center there, basically doing what she did in Buellton.

“I am thrilled to be close to my grandchildren and get to do all the fun things with them as well. I know Buellton is in good hands,” she said.

Knecht and her family lived in the valley for more than 30 years and she, along with Recreation Supervisor Kyle Abello, started the Buellton Rec Department from scratch 11 years ago. She previously taught senior fitness and group exercise classes at the YMCA.

“We started with a room and nothing else, and have built it to include so many wonderful activities and healthy living options for the residents,” she said.

Knecht and Abello started piecing the recreation department together, slowly expanding it on the Jonata School campus. They installed a weight room and got the exercise equipment, hung the mirrors in the yoga room and tried to incorporate any activity they were asked for.

“People wanted to travel so we started day trips, which expanded into globetrotting. I have wonderful memories with great people from our many explorations all over,” she said.

She said some of her favorite trips were the hot air balloon festival in Albuquerque and visiting Yellowstone National Park.

“We were asked to host an arts and crafts day, so we did. If someone had an idea, Kyle and I really tried our best to make it happen,” she said.

As Knecht said goodbye, Kristen Thomsen stepped in to fill the vacancy.

Kristen Thomsen
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The former parks and rec director for Solvang said she took a hiatus to raise her children and volunteer at school and for other organizations, but now is excited to be back in parks and recreation work.

“I love the direction Fred Lageman has taken Solvang (parks and rec), and he’s really made it wonderful. I am excited to work with Kyle again as he used to be a camp counselor with us in Solvang way back when,” Thomsen said.

The Santa Ynez Valley native said she is honored to continue Knecht’s work focusing on senior fitness and health and wellness programs.

Thomsen also wants to start new projects, such as a teen employment focus where teens can learn how to write a résumé, learn basic office skills, and learn how to interview for a job. Then the teens can gain a certificate of completion and take their new skills into the workforce.

Thomsen encourages anyone who has an idea for recreation to email her or Abello at buelltonrec@gmail.com.

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A crab feast on Friday, Sept. 7, will be the final event in a year of celebrating the Buellton Recreation Center’s 10^th anniversary.

The event from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Zaca Creek Golf Course will include a cocktail hour, dinner and dessert, entertainment, raffle prizes and more.

The cost is $55. Pre-sale tickets are available at buelltonrec.com, at Buellton City Hall and the Buellton Senior Center, and from members of the Jonata-Oak Valley PTSA.

The raffle proceeds will be used to support school enrichment programs.

Raffle prizes include six $500 Collette Travel vouchers good for vacations in 2019, weekend hotel getaways, and more.

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January

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Community Day – Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511 Mission Drive, Solvang; Free Admission; www.wildlingmuseum.org.

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Tower Pizza 25th Anniversary Party – All day. 436 Alisal Road C, Solvang, Fun, giveaways, special deals; www.towerpizzasolvang.com.

Mental Health First Aid Training – 8 a.m.p-5 p.m. Tribal Hall, 100 Via Juana Road, Santa Ynez. This course is designed to help individuals better understand behavioral health issues and respond to crisis. Space is limited; Christina Swift 694-2679 or cswift@sythc.org.

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Exercise & Your Health Class – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; (805) 688-6431.

“3 Doors Down” Performance – 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez; 21 and older; $55 and up; www.chumashcasino.com.

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SYV Restaurant Week – Jan. 21-27. Participating Restaurants offer 3 course tasting menus for $20.18, excluding tax and tip; www.dinesyv.com.

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Rummage and Book Sale Donation Drop Off – Jan. 24-25. 4-8 p.m. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. We will accept donations in the form of gently used kitchenware, working electronics, furniture, home decor, movies, and toys. Please no bedding, pillows, or mattresses. Proceeds go to sending students to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, where they will help rebuild communities; (805) 688-4637.

State of the City Solvang Luncheon – 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Root 246, 420 Alisal Road, Solvang. Keynote Speaker: Susan M. Houghton, Executive Director- College Advancement at Allan Hancock College and State of the City Report brought to you by Brad Vidro. $35; Must R.S.V.P. to taryn@solvangchamber.com.

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Reagan Library Trip – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $45/person. Pre-registration required.; www.buelltonrec.com.

Thomas Fire Toy Drive – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Vivid Financial Management, 340 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt. Accepting brand new, unwrapped gifts or money. Donations to provide for families and schools in need. Donations accepted until Jan. 12; carl@vividfm.com or (805) 937-4556.

“An Inconvenient Sequel” Screening – 6:30 p.m. Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St., Buellton. Food and Wine available for purchase beginning at 6 p.m. A discussion with Dr. Jim Powell will be taking place afterwards. Free.

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Hormones and Weight Connections Seminar – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; (805) 688-6431.

Rec ’n’ Roll – 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Families with Children 10 years and younger, 6:30-8 p.m. Solvang Veteran’s Hall, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. All ages, $4 general admission, $6 with skates, $10 with skate rental. (805) 688-1086.

“Alan Parsons Project” Performance – 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez; 21 and older; $25 and up; www.chumashcasino.com.

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Rummage and Book Sale – 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Proceeds go to sending students to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston, where they will help rebuild communities; (805) 688-4637.

Westside German Shepherd Rescue Adoption Event – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Camino Real Marketplace, 7004 Marketplace Drive, Goleta; rescuepupssb@gmail.com or www.sheprescue.org.

“Gaviota: The End of Southern California” Movie Screening – 3-5 p.m. Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, 1511 Mission Drive, Solvang; $5/members or $10/non-members; www.wildlingmuseum.org.

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St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Church 38th Annual Santa Ynez Valley Classical Music Concert Series – 7-9 p.m. 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. $20/person or $10/Student with ID.; (805) 688-4454 or www.smitv.org.

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Disneyland Resort Trip – 7 a.m. depart Solvang Veteran’s Hall, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. 11:30 p.m. return. Select between visiting Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park. Pre-registration required. $140; www.buelltonrec.com.

February 2

Dietary Supplements Seminar – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; (805) 688-6431.

Growing Possibilities AG Forum – 12-4:30 p.m. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria. $65.; www.econallianceagforum2018.eventbrite.com.

“Steven Wright” Performance – 8 p.m. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 E. Highway 246, Santa Ynez; 21 and older; $25 and up; www.chumashcasino.com.

3

Big Splash Cannonball Carnival – Santa Ynez High School Pool, 2975 Hwy 246, Santa Ynez. Hosted by the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation.; (786) 863-4300 or www.syvaquatics.org.

4

Carbohydrate Counting for Diabetics Seminar – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road, Solvang. Free; (805) 688-6431.

Every Monday

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

Every Wednesday

Yoga, 9:15 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 688-1086.

Knit and Crochet – 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 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; 693-0714.

Solvang Farmers Market – 2:30-6:30 p.m., First Street between Mission Drive and Copenhagen Drive, Solvang.

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; 688-4571.

Arthritis Class, 10:15 a.m.; poker, 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 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; 688-1086.

Bingo – 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 688-4571.

Home School PE, 2:45-3:45 p.m., and Itty Bitty Sports, 4-4:45 p.m., Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, 900 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; 686-2037.

Every Saturday

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

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 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.

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.

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Santa Ynez Valley Tech Club Mixer – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Root 246 Hotel Corque, 420 Alisal Rd., Solvang. $15. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com.

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Kids Rhythmic Dance Class Begins – Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA. Visit www.ciymca.org/stuartgildred.

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5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament – 10:30 a.m. Sign-in. 12 p.m. Tee Time. River Course at the Alisal, 150 Alisal Rd., Solvang. Benefits Santa Ynez Valley Youth Coalition Drug and Alcohol Prevention.

“Sideways” Movie Viewing – Dusk. Kalyra Winery, 343 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. Food trucks, popcorn and wine for sale. Call 693-8864.

“Patrick Sweany” Performance – 7 p.m. Standing Sun, 92 2nd St., Buellton. $12/standing room or $17/reserved seating based on availability. Visit www.standingsunwines.com.

“Danielle Taylor” Performance – 7-10 p.m. Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.naughtyoak.com.

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Sisters Vintage and Antique Market – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 349 Bell Street, Los Alamos. Refreshments and Vendors on site. Free. Food and beverages for purchase. Call 357-9415.

Cottage Hospital Health Fair – 10 a.m-12:30 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Marriot Hotel Ballroom, 555 McMurray Rd., Buellton. Free screenings and flu shots. Free. Visit www.cottagehealth.org/syvhealthfair.

“Different Strings” Performance – 7-10 p.m. Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.naughtyoak.com.

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“Marc Chagall and 20th Century Designs for the Stage” Field Trip – 8:30 a.m. Depart from Buellton Rec Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton. Travel to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Return 6 p.m. Visit www.buelltonrec.com.

Harvest, Art and Wine Festival – 12-3 p.m. Longoria Winery and Tasting Room, 415 E. Chestnut Ave., Lompoc. Live music, food, art and wine. Visit www.longoriawine.com.

Gallery Los Olivos Silver Anniversary Celebration Reception – 1-4 p.m. 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Enjoy refreshments while watching artists work. Call 688-7517.

Artist Talk: Lynn Hanson – 4 p.m. Wilding Museum, 1511 Mission Dr., Solvang. $5/members or $10/non-members. Visit www.wildlingmuseum.org.

Exclusive Tour of Animals: A-Z – 5:15 p.m. Wilding Museum, 1511 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free for members or $5/non-members. Visit www.wildlingmuseum.org.

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Diabetes and Exercise Seminar – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Rd., Solvang. Free. For information, call 694-2351.

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Valley Hearing Center Special Event – Oct. 10-12. Valley Hearing Center, 2027 Village Ln., Ste. 204, Solvang. Free otoscopic examination, product demonstration and cleaning of current hearing aids. Visit www.audiologicassociatesca.com.

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Titanic Exhibition Trip – 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Departs from Buellton Rec Center, 301 2nd St., Buellton. Exhibit is located the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, Ca. $39. Visit www.buelltonrec.com.

Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Network Meeting – 515 Myrtle Cir, Solvang.

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Sleep and Health Connections Seminar – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Rd., Solvang. Free. For information, call 694-2351.

“Conner Cherland” Performance – 7-10 p.m. Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.naughtyoak.com.

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Artisan Faire and Treasures with Flair – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Atterdag Village of Solvang, 636 Atterdag Rd., Solvang. Arts, crafts, food, beverages, face painting and raffle prizes. Call 688-3263.

Faeriefest – 10 a.m-7 p.m. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St., Solvang. $12. Vendors and live performances. Visit www.solvangfestival.com.

Santa Barbara Funk Zone Artists Tour – 11 a.m. departure. Solvang museum lead excursion. $35. Reserve a spot at www.buelltonrec.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 Great Grape Stomp –  Kalyra Winery, 343 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. Featuring Molly Ringwald Project Band, food trucks, Wine and Grape stomping. To purchase tickets, call 693-8864.

Kidkraft: Halloween Luminaries – 2-3 p.m. Wildling Museum, 1511 Mission Dr., Solvang. Learn how to upcycle household trash. $5/child. No fee for guardian. Visit www.wildlingmuseum.org.

Every Day

Summerset Farm and Dale’s Nursery – 9 a.m. Hwy 154 at Baseline and Edison, Santa Ynez. Pumpkin Patch now open. Call 245-0989 or 895-7902.

Cachuma Lake Recreation – Wildlife cruises and boat rentals, fishing, nature walks and Nature Center. Visit www.countyofsb.org/parks.

Zaca Creek Golf Course – Perfect little 9-hole course, daily from sunrise to sunset. No tee times. Call 691-9272.

Every Sunday

Bethania Lutheran Church Services 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.– 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang. A time of worship and prayer in an inclusive and progressive community. Call 688-7927.

Every Monday

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

Senior T’ai Chi – 9:15 a.m.; Arthritis Class – 10:15 a.m.; Creative Coloring – 1 p.m. 1st and 3rd Mondays; Senior Issues – 1 p.m. 1st and 3rd Mondays at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Every Tuesday

Knitting – 9 a.m.; Computer class 9:30 a.m.; Bridge and Poker – 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Country 2 Step Dance 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. Call 688-1086.

Knit and Crochet – 1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.

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

Solvang Farmers Market – 2:30-6:30 p.m. Between Mission Dr. and Copenhagen Dr., Solvang.

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

Every Thursday

Chair Exercises – 10 a.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.

Arthritis Class – 10:15 a.m.; Poker – 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Brain Injury Survivors of Santa Ynez Valley – 12-2 p.m. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang. Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center is offering a support group for care givers and brain injury survivors. Visit www.jodihouse.org.

Line Dance Lessons – 6:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.org.

Every Friday

Pilates – 10:00 a.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Bingo – 1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.

Live music – 5 to 7 p.m. at Carr Vineyards and Winery, 3563 Numancia St., Santa Ynez. Ages 21 and up. For more information visit www.carrwinery.com.

Firkin Friday at Figueroa Mountain Brew – 5-10 p.m. Every other Friday at the Buellton and Los Olivos Figueroa Mountain Brewery locations. For more information visit www.figmtnbrew.com.

Every Saturday

Guided Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; Junior Rangers – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara. All Ages. Free. For more information visit www.sbparks.org.

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m. Call 688-4515 or visit www.sbparks.org.

Coming Up – log onto www.cityofsolvang.com or www.buelltonrec.com to see the full schedule of programs and events from adult sports, youth sports, teen dances, field trips and excursions and more!

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Beginning Sign Language Open House – 3:30 p.m. Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton. Learn more about this program geared towards children ages 6 and up. Open House is free. Class registration is $90. Visit www.buelltonrec.com.

“Art Salon” Series – 5-7 p.m. St. Mark’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, Stacy Hall, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. Social mixer and presentation by Karen Oswald on “Earth Pigments and Rock Art.” Free. For more information, contact info@santaynezvalleyarts.org.

“Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare, presented by PCPA – Playing now through Sept. 10. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second St., Solvang. For tickets call 922-8313 or visit the box office Wednesday through Sunday 12:30-7 p.m. Visit www.pcpa.org.

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BBQ Outback – 5-8 p.m. The Bear & Star, 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.  Live Entertainment, food and drink. Visit www.thebearandstar.com.

“Jim Messina” Performance – Sept. 7 and 8. 7 p.m. Standing Sun, 92 2nd St., Buellton. $12/standing room or $17/reserved seating based on availability. Visit www.standingsunwines.com.

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Fats & Oils: Facts & Fiction Seminar – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Rd., Solvang. Free. For information, call 694-2351.

“The Mooks” Performance – 6-9 p.m. Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.naughtyoak.com.

Bamboo with Morissette Performance – 8 p.m. Chumash Casino, 3400 CA-246, Solvang. Tickets start at $55. Visit www.chumashcasino.com.

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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.

Lash & Tan Boutique Soiree – 1-4 p.m. 1050 Edison St. Suite B, Santa Ynez. Product introductions, live music, food and drinks. For more information call 693-2151.

“And Evening with the Capuchin Novices” Dinner Gala – 4:30 p.m. San Lorenzo Seminary. 1802 Sky Dr., Santa Ynez. Tickets start at $100/person. Visit www.sanlorenzoseminary.org.

“Matt Suarez Band” Performance – 6-9 p.m. Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.naughtyoak.com.

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Carbohydrate Counting for Diabetics Seminar – 11 a.m-12 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Rd., Solvang. Free. For information, call 694-2351.

13

Weekly After School Club – 2-5 p.m. The Creation Station Fabric and Quilt Shop, 252 E. Hwy. 246 Unit A, Buellton. $20/class. Advanced registration required. Call 693-0164.

Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Network Meeting – 6-8 p.m. 515 Myrtle Ct, Solvang.

14

Adult CPR Course – 6-9 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital Administration Building, 2050 Viborg Rd., Solvang. $25. Register by Sept. 12 at www.cottagehealth.org or call 569-7325.

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Solvang Danish Days – Now through Sept. 17. Live Music, parades, vendors, and dining. For a full schedule of events visit www.solvangdanishdays.org.

Eat Right for your Blood Type Seminar – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Rd., Solvang. Free. For information, call 694-2351.

“Ray Fortune” Performance – 6-9 p.m. Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.naughtyoak.com.

Mariachi Malibu Celebrating Mexican Independence – 6:30 p.m. Chumash Casino, 3400 CA-246, Solvang. $35/person. Visit www.chumashcasino.com.

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Rock for Horses Non-profit Fundraiser – 6 p.m. Happy Endings Sanctuary, 1326 Dove Meadow Rd., Solvang. Live music by LiveWire, silent auction and dinner. $100/person. Call 448-7138.

Every Day

Cachuma Lake Recreation – Wildlife cruises and boat rentals, fishing, nature walks and Nature Center. Visit www.countyofsb.org/parks.

Zaca Creek Golf Course – Perfect little 9-hole course, daily from sunrise to sunset. No tee times. Call 691-9272.

Every Monday

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

Senior T’ai Chi – 9:15 a.m.; Arthritis Class – 10:15 a.m.; Creative Coloring – 1 p.m. 2nd and 4th Mondays; Senior Issues – 1 p.m. 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Every Tuesday

Knitting – 9 a.m.; Computer class 9:30 a.m.; Bridge and Poker – 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Preschool Storytime – 10:30 a.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.

Preschool Storytime – 11 a.m. Buellton Library, 140 CA-246, Buellton. Call 688-3115.

Country 2 Step Dance 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. Call 688-1086.

Wiggly Storytime – 10:30 a.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.

Knit and Crochet – 1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.

Solvang Farmers Market – 2:30-6:30 p.m. Between Mission Dr. and Copenhagen Dr., Solvang.

Reading with Dogs – 4 p.m. Reluctant readers can read practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog. Buellton Library, 140 CA-246, Buellton. Free. Sign up required 30 minutes prior to event. Call 688-3115.

Music Under the Stars – 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Vineyard House, 3631 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. Every Wednesday through Sept. 13. For reservations call 688-2886. Visit www.thevineyardhouse.com for a full list of events.

Every Thursday

Chair Exercises – 10 a.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.

Arthritis Class – 10:15 a.m.; Poker – 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Brain Injury Survivors of Santa Ynez Valley – 12-2 p.m. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang. Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center is offering a support group for care givers and brain injury survivors. Visit www.jodihouse.org.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors – 3:30 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Reluctant readers can read practice reading aloud to a trained therapy dog.  Call 688-4214.

BBQ Out Back – 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Bear and Star, 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. Enjoy live music as you dine. Visit www.thebearandstar.com.

Line Dance Lessons – 6:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.org.

Every Friday

Pilates – 10:00 a.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Bingo – 1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.

Live music – 5 to 7 p.m. at Carr Vineyards and Winery, 3563 Numancia St., Santa Ynez. Ages 21 and up. For more information visit www.carrwinery.com.

Firkin Friday at Figueroa Mountain Brew – 5-10 p.m. Every other Friday at the Buellton and Los Olivos Figueroa Mountain Brewery locations. For more information visit www.figmtnbrew.com.

Every Saturday

Guided Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; Junior Rangers – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara. All Ages. Free. For more information visit www.sbparks.org.

Every Week

Crafting – Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 12-5:30 p.m. Buellton Library, 140 W Hwy 246, Buellton.

Summerset Farm You Pick Berries – 9 a.m. Daily. Summerset Farm, 3450 Baseline Ave., Santa Ynez. Call 245-0989.

Coming Up

Log onto www.cityofsolvang.com or www.buelltonrec.com to see the full schedule of programs and events from adult sports, youth sports, teen dances, field trips and excursions and more.

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Fourth of July events — Parade begins at Mission Santa Ines at 11 a.m.; noon-2 p.m. barbecue and T-Bone Ramblers performance in Solvang Park. Festival begins at 2 p.m.; fireworks after dark.

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Cloud 10 Day Camp with Buellton Rec Center-5th through 7^th. Cloud 10 Jump Club, 187 S Turnpike Rd, Santa Barbara. $60-170. Visit www.buelltonrec.com.

Shawn McMaster, Magician-10:30 a.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.

PGA Junior Golf League hosted by Olde School Golf School-3:30 p.m. Zaca Creek Golf Course, 223 Shadow Mountain Dr., Buellton. For more information contact 698-6224.

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Maker Workshop: A Book is a Place-4 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.

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Mommy and Me Yoga with Buellton Rec Center-Friday’s July 7th through August 11th. 10:30 a.m. $60/session. Visit www.buelltonrec.com.

Surf Camp with Buellton Rec-July 7th through 9th and 17th through 21st. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 11-15. Visit www.buelltonrec.com.

Movies in the Park “Zootopia”-7:30 p.m. Solvang Park, at the corner of Mission Dr. and First St. Free. Hot chocolate and popcorn available for purchase.

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Movie Screening “Pete’s Dragon”-Dusk. Kalyra, 343 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. Free. Food truck, popcorn and wine for sale.

Chuck Cannon Performance-7 p.m. Standing Sun, 92 2nd St, Buellton. $12 standing room, $17 for reserved seating. Visit www.standingsunwines.com.

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Bocce Tournament by the Santa Ynez Valley Bocce Foundation-Flying Flags RV Resort, 180 Ave Of The Flags, Buellton. Net proceeds benefit the SYV Bocce Foundation, a non profit organization promoting the sport for all ages. $1,500 Grand Prize. $300 entry fee (team of 4). Register by July 7th. Visit www.syvbocce.com.

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Robotics Summer Camp-10th through 14th. 1-5 p.m. Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. Mentors from Orcutt Academy’s Spartatroniks Robotics Team will teach campers to program FIRST LEGO League robots for a “Battle of the Bots” competition at the end of the camp. Ages 8-14. $100/member or $150/non-member. To register visit www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org.

Super Hero Camp with Solvang Parks and Rec-July 10th and 11th. 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. $40 registration fee. Visit www.cityofsolvang.com.

Roller Skating Day Camp with Buellton Rec Center-10th through 14th. Visit www.buelltonrec.com.

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Todd Rogers Sand Volleyball-Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 8:30-10 a.m. Ages 6-10. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 11-14. $150/session. Join Olympic Gold champion Todd Rodgers at Sunny Beach. To register call 688-7529.

Youth Art Class Series with Gypsy Studios-Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 1-3 p.m. 597 Ave of the Flags, Ste 103, Buellton. This six-session class is intended for students ages 10-15 years old. This class will equip them with basic techniques and fundamentals of composition, perspective and color theory. Beginner to Intermediate painter’s welcome. $160. Supply kit purchase required.  Register at  www.gypsystudioart.com.

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Musician Nathalia!-12 p.m. Buellton Library, 140 CA-246, Buellton. Free.

Santa Barbara County Fair-12th through 16th. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 South Thornburg St., Santa Maria. For pricing and a full list of events visit www.santamariafairpark.com.

Stand Up! Sit Down! Freemotion Quilting Education Open House-Free. 4 p.m. Creation Station Fabric and Quilt Shop, 252 CA-246, Buellton. Join this open house and experience what it feels like to use a stand up or sit down quilting machine. You will also learn about the classes and events offered. Visit www.thecreationstation.com.

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Adult Bocce with Buellton Parks and Rec-Thursday’s through August 24th beginning at 5:45 or 7 p.m. Alisal River Course, 150 Alisal Rd, Solvang. Teams of 6-12 people. $250/team. Register at www.buelltonrec.com.

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Grand Opening of “The Landing” by Gypsy Studios-5:30-7 p.m. 597 Ave of the Flags, Ste 103, Buellton. Ribbon Cutting and open house. Enjoy appetizers and bubbly as you learn more about what art classes will be offered. For more information visit www.gypsystudioart.com.

Movie in the Park “Goosebumps”-7:30 p.m. Oak Park. Free. Popcorn and Hot Coco available for purchase.

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Color Fun Run-9:15 a.m. Registration. 10 a.m. Color Run begins. $25 adult registration fee. $10 children. 636 Atterdag Rd., Solvang. Run to raise awareness of Atterdag at Home, an outreach program that helps home bound seniors stay connected to the community. For more information call Sammy at 688-3263.

Movie Afternoon “The Lego Batman Movie”-2 p.m. Buellton Library, 140 CA-246, Buellton.

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Uncle Lucious Performance-7 p.m. Standing Sun, 92 2nd St, Buellton. $12 standing room, $17 for reserved seating. Visit www.standingsunwines.com.

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Water Slides Day Camp with Buellton Rec Center-17th through 21st. Lopez Lake Recreation Area. Visit www.buelltonrec.com.

Martial Arts Sports Camp with Solvang Parks and Rec-July 17th through 20th. Visit www.cityofsolvang.com.

Make it & Take it On the Longarm Frame- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. On the Frame Instructor: Kelly Ashton & Creation Station Staff. $110. Visit www.thecreationstation.com.

Every Day

Cachuma Lake Recreation – Wildlife cruises and boat rentals, fishing, nature walks and Nature Center. Visit www.countyofsb.org/parks.

Zaca Creek Golf Course – Perfect little 9-hole course, daily from sunrise to sunset. No tee times. Call 691-9272.

Every Monday

Senior T’ai Chi – 9:15 a.m.; Arthritis Class at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Adult Coloring – 2nd and 4th Monday every month at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Senior Issues-2nd and 4th Monday every month at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

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

Every Tuesday

Knitting-9 a.m.; Computer class 9:30 a.m.; Bridge and Poker 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Preschool Storytime-11:15 a.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.

Country 2 Step Dance Lessons-6:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.com.

Every Wednesday

Music Under the Stars-6:30-8:30 p.m. The Vineyard House, 3631 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez. The longest running live music event in the valley is taking place once again. Performances will be held every Wednesday through September 13th. For reservations call 688-2886. Visit www.thevineyardhouse.com for a full list of events.

Adult Dance West Coast Swing Basics-7 p.m. Solvang Vets Hall. Free.

Solvang Summer Concert Series-5-8 p.m. Occurring through August 16th. Solvang Park, between First St. and Mission Dr. The Series features musicians and bands of varied genres playing to crowds of both locals and tourists, who are invited to picnic in the Park during the family-friendly, evening concert events. Free. Food and drink available for purchase.

Solvang Farmers Market-2:30-6:30 p.m. Between Mission Dr. and Copenhagen Dr., Solvang.

Yoga-9:15 a.m.; Bingo at 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Knit and Crochet-1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.

Wiggly Storytime-10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.

Every Thursday

Line Dance Lessons-6:30 p.m. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez. Visit www.mavericksaloon.org.

Arthritis Class- 10:15 a.m.; Poker at 1 p.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Chair Excercises-10 a.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors-3:30 p.m. Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr., Solvang. Call 688-4214.

Every Friday

Pilates – 10:00 a.m. at the Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive. Call 688-1086.

Bingo – 1 p.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.

Live music – 5 to 7 p.m. at Carr Vineyards and Winery, 3563 Numancia St., Santa Ynez. For more information visit www.carrwinery.com.

Firkin Friday at Figueroa Mountain Brew – 5-10 p.m. at the Buellton and Los Olivos Figueroa Mountain Brewery locations. For more information visit www.figmtnbrew.com.

Every Saturday

Live Music Under the Stars-Mad and Vin Courtyard at The Landsby, 1576 Mission Dr., Solvang. Enjoy live entertainment every Saturday evening in the newly renovated courtyard. Bar menu eats and drinks available during the event. For more information call 688-3121.

Guided Nature Walk-10:00-11:30 a.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara. All Ages. Free. For more information visit www.sbparks.org.

Junior Rangers-12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara. Geared towards children ages 3 and up. Free. For more information visit www.sbparks.org.

“Going Batty”-Meet at Dusk. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154, Santa Barbara. Talk and living exhibit of local bats. Watch them as they come out to feed. Seasonal event ending in September. Free. For more information visit www.sbparks.org.

“New Music” Concerts-3:30-7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The Crooked Path, 2885 Grand Ave. Listen to indie singer/songwriter Bent Myggen and his fellow musicians play his original Americana in a beautiful shaded garden.

Every Week

Crafting-Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday through Saturday 12-5:30 p.m. Buellton  Library, 140 W Hwy 246, Buellton.

Coming Up – log onto www.cityofsolvang.com or www.buelltonrec.com to see the full schedule of programs and events from adult sports, youth sports, teen dances, field trips and excursions and more!

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