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Mid-State Fair begins in Paso Robles. Visit www.midstatefair.com to see various activities and entertainment schedules.

Dino Days: UCSB Paleontologist Dr. Daniel Luna – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – at SB Museum of Natural History – a special Dino Day featuring some favorite fossils from the UCSB teaching collection. In this hands-on showcase, you’ll be able to examine many beautiful and fascinating specimens, including 13,000-year-old teeth and claws from the La Brea Tar Pits, 400-million-year-old trilobites, and a flying dinosaur that helps us understand the evolution of birds! Visit www.sbnature.org for more details.

Solvang Music in the Park – 5 – 8 p.m. Come listen to live music at Solvang Park. Concert is free to the public, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!

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Live Dive – 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf. Become immersed in the world below the ocean’s surface. Watch and interact with SCUBA divers live as they explore our local coastal ecosystems under Stearns Wharf. Visit www.sbnature.org for more details.

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Movies in Solvang Park – 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Free family entertainment and movie begins when it’s dark enough. Popcorn and hot chocolate for sale. Films are rated G – PG13.

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Science on Site: 50th anniversary of the Lunar Landing – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at SB Museum of Natural History – Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing—when one small step was a giant leap in our understanding of space —with special moon-themed activities. Visit www.sbnature.org for more details.

California Wine Festival – 12 – 4 p.m. – 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd. – California Wine Festival is returning to Santa Barbara for its signature wine event. Visit www.californiawinefestival.com for more.

Rockin Our Roots – 1:30 – 6 p.m. at Buttonwood Winery – Live music by The Reserve and the Molly Ringwald Project and fun to support Explore Ecology.

Moon Landing Celebration – 2 – 4 p.m. at SB Public Library – Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing at this family-friendly event. We’ll have moon, astronomy, and space travel-related activities for preschool through elementary age kids and their families. 

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Solvang Music in the Park – 5 – 8 p.m. Come listen to live music at Solvang Park. Concert is free to the public, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!

42nd Street performance – 7 – 9 p.m. at Santa Ynez High School Little Theater – Come see the summer performance of 42nd Street put on by Arts Outreach! For tickets log onto www.artsoutreach.com. Runs through July 27.

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Autism Safari Nights – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Zoo – Children will enjoy a movie, reading corner, bounce house, and sensory activities while parents eat, drink, and mingle. Advance registration required, no cost for childcare provided be UCSB Koegel Autism Center. Visit www.sbzoo.org for details.

42nd Street performance – 7 – 9 p.m. at Santa Ynez High School Little Theater – Come see the summer performance of 42nd Street put on by Arts Outreach! For tickets log onto www.artsoutreach.com.

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STEAM Industry Day – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Santa Ynez High School – Students learn more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers from industry professionals with hands on workshops and in the field experiences. Contact Megan Cullen at 805-252-0036 or megan@syvconsulting.com for registration.

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.

42nd Street performance – 7 – 9 p.m. at Santa Ynez High School Little Theater – Come see the summer performance of 42nd Street put on by Arts Outreach! For tickets log onto www.artsoutreach.com.

Gerado Ortiz – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – The award-winning regional Mexican singer-songwriter hits the Central Coast for an incredible night of music. Visit www.chumashcasino.com for tickets.

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Woodies at the Beach – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at SBCC West Lawn – Hosted by E-Bike Santa Barbara – Woodie wagons from all over the western United States will gather on the west lawn of Santa Barbara City College overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean. Log onto www.nationalwoodieclub.com for more.

42nd Street performance – 7 – 9 p.m. at Santa Ynez High School Little Theater – Come see the summer performance of 42nd Street put on by Arts Outreach! For tickets log onto www.artsoutreach.com.

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Zoo To You 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. at Solvang Library – Conservation Ambassadors bring the natural world to us with live animals and relevant storytelling.  This event will be on the lawn outside the library.  Bring a blanket!

Dino Days: Local Fossils with Paleontologist Jonathan Hoffman – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at SB Museum of Natural History – Join Dibblee Collection Manager of Earth Science Jonathan Hoffman, Ph.D., as he explains how the geology of Santa Barbara County makes the likelihood of finding a dinosaur here. Discover what kinds of fossils are local to our area and learn how to recognize them as you get a sneak peak of some of the marvels in the museum’s fossil collection. Visit www.sbnature.org for more info.

Solvang Music in the Park – 5 – 8 p.m. Come listen to live music at Solvang Park. Concert is free to the public, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!

August

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DIGS! 5 – 10 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Zoo – Celebracion de los Dignatarios kicks off Fiesta week with the wildest party in Santa Barbara, including the infamous “Digs” margaritas, icy cold beer, and tasty regional wines. Visit www.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org for tickets.

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Movies in Solvang Park – 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Free family entertainment and movie begins when it’s dark enough. Popcorn and hot chocolate for sale. Films are rated G – PG13.

PCPA – The Addams Family opening 8 p.m. – Enjoy a fun-filled summer of musicals and comedies under the stars in the Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second Street, Solvang. This show runs from Aug. 2 – 25. Visit www.pcpa.org for tickets and more info.

The Fab Four – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – Experience The Beatles live in concert with the ultimate tribute band. The Fab Four will take you back to the days of Beatlemania with the music, fashion and message of the revolutionary band. Visit www.chumashcasino.com for tickets.

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PCPA Theater Reception – 5 – 10 p.m. at Solvang Festival Theater – Join Family Service Agency/SMVYFC for an unforgettable evening of world-class theater under the stars! Visit www.fsacares.org/pcpa/.

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Contributing Writer

The Buellton Senior Center’s “Lunch Buddies” enjoyed lunch recently at the Bakery Farmstand, a quaint little garden setting in Los Olivos.

The 23 guests were treated to a large slice of homemade quiche along with a fresh side salad, a glass of wine, and a scone covered with strawberries and freshly whipped cream for dessert, prepared by Tracy Fleming, owner of the Bakery Farmstand.

“Wow, the lavender-lemon scones were outrageous,” said Kathy Head.

“I didn’t know anything could taste that good that didn’t have meat in it,” said Bud Covington.

“We take our seniors out to lunch once a month to a variety of different locations, showing our seniors all there is to see and do and eat along the Central Coast and in our own back yard,” said Pam Gnekow, executive director of the Buellton Senior Center. “We also like to combine it with some local attraction. It’s more fun to explore when we do it together.”

“The group has traveled to San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, and other spots up the coast and as far away as Los Angeles, in an effort to offer our seniors different experiences and enjoy a lunch together as a group,” Gnekow explained. “Every Christmas we go to the Madonna Inn. On Thanksgiving we travel to the Apple Farm Restaurant and then visit the pumpkin patch in Avila Beach. We’ve gone to Thousand Oaks to the Cineplex. Sometimes we go to the beach in Santa Barbara to enjoy the surf and sand and a day in the sun. We also do a Christmas luncheon at Sherrie Musgrove’s ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley, and everyone seems to have a wonderful time at these get-togethers.”

Buellton Parks and Rec supplies a bus to take the seniors where they want to go, so they can just get on the bus and enjoy the ride.

“The bus usually accommodates 30 people, but we try not to turn down anyone who wants to come,” said Gnekow.

“We’ve taken the train to San Luis Obispo and picnicked on the train and returned by bus to Solvang,” continued Gnekow. “We also went to Cambria to do some sightseeing and shopping.”

This month’s outing will be on July 18 to Kohler Winery on Foxen Canyon Road in Los Olivos.

“We enjoyed our lunch at the Bakery Farmstand and the beautiful surroundings,” said Arne Hansen, who was seated with his wife Telma at a shady table under a tree. “It gives us a chance to meet up with people we haven’t seen in a while and to spend an afternoon with friends.”

Gnekow said that seniors are also invited to the Buellton Senior Center on the fourth Tuesday of every month to enjoy lunch and wine with other seniors. The third Wednesday of every month the Valley Christian Fellowship Church and the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church provide a free community lunch at the center as well. Everyone is welcome.

“There is lots to do at the Buellton Senior Center,” said Gnekow. “There is no reason to sit at home alone. Come to the center and see what we have to offer.”

For more information on what the Buellton Senior Center offers, call 805-688-4571.

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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.

Solvang Music in the Park – 5 – 8 p.m. Come listen to Rock Cats Rock at Solvang Park. Concert is free; bring a blanket or chair.

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Independence Day 

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Movies in Solvang Park – 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Free family entertainment and movie begins when it’s dark enough. Popcorn and hot chocolate for sale. Films are rated G – PG13.

Midtown Men – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – Stars from the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys reunite for the show’s 10th anniversary tour. Visit www.chumashcasino.com for tickets.

PCPA – Million Dollar Quartet opening 8 p.m. – Enjoy a fun-filled summer of musicals and comedies under the stars in the Solvang Festival Theater, 420 Second Street, Solvang. This show runs from July 5 – 28. Visit www.pcpa.org for tickets and more info.

“Roman Holiday” Screening – 8:30 p.m. at SB County Courthouse – UCSB Arts and Lectures’ Summer Series returns to the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens. Each Friday, bring your friends and family to set up a blanket to watch a movie under the stars. Visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.

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Dino Days: Herbivores, with Paleobiologist Grayson Kent – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at SB Museum of Natural History – Back by popular demand, paleobiologist Grayson Kent returns to Dino Days for a second round of paleontological fun. This time we’ll explore the adaptations of herbivorous dinosaurs. Examine horns, armor, and even some dino dung! Contact Community Education Manager Stefanie Coleman at 805-682-4711 ext. 170 or scoleman@sbnature2.org.

Kardboard Kayak Race – noon – 3 p.m. at West Beach – The SB Maritime Museum’s Kardboard Kayak Races challenge families and teams to participate in a battle of wits, creativity, design, and courage! Teams of up to four people each receive two sheets of cardboard, one roll of duct tape, a permanent marker, a utility knife, a yardstick, and just one hour to construct a functioning kayak out of ONLY those materials. To register log onto www.sbmm.org or call 805-456-8747.

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Women’s Leadership Series – 5:15 – 7 p.m. at The Landsby in Solvang. This meeting is specific to leadership. Free for valley chamber members and $15 for non-members. Log onto www.solvangcc.com for more info.

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Coffee with a Cop – 8:30 a.m. -Corner House Coffee in Los Olivos – 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 – 8 p.m. Come listen to live music at Solvang Park. Concert is free to the public, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!

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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.

Trace Adkins “Don’t Stop” Tour – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – Don’t miss your favorite songs live, such as “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Every Light in the House” and “(This Ain’t) No Thinking Thing.” Tickets available at www.chumashcasino.com.

“North By Northwest” screening – 8:30 p.m. at SB County Courthouse – UCSB Arts and Lectures’ Summer Series returns to the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens. Each Friday, bring your friends and family to set up a blanket to watch a movie under the stars. Visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for more info.

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Lagerville – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Figueroa Mountain Brew in Buellton – An invitational beer festival bringing together craft beer brewers and fans in an intimate setting in Buellton to celebrate historical and approachable lagers. Visit www.figmtnbrew.com for more.

Annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ – 5 – 8:30p.m. – Free Tri-Tip barbecue for SYV Veterans hosted by Solvang VFW and American Legion Posts. All veterans and their spouses or significant others are invited. VIP Guests from VAFB will attend and Boy Scouts will perform American Flag retirements. County and National VA representatives will answer questions on benefits and care. For additional information, invitation RSVP and location, contact Alvin Salge, VFW Post 7139 Commander at 805-245-1763 or alvinsalge@ymail.com.

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French Festival – 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Oak Park, West Alamar Avenue – Celebrate Bastille Day at the 31^st annual French Festival. One of Santa Barbara’s favorites, celebrating the resilient, rich and entertaining French culture. Admission is free. Visit www.frenchfestival.com for more info.

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.

Preschool Storytime – 11 a.m. – Buellton Library – Bring your preschooler to story time to help get them ready to read!

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. Bring your preschooler to story time to help get them ready to read!

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.

Wiggly Storytime – 10:30 a.m. – Solvang Library – Short stories, songs, rhymes and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

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.

Reading with Dogs – 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Solvang Library – Tail Waggin Tutors help young readers practice reading skills.

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.

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June

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Magician Shawn McMaster – 10:30 a.m. at Solvang Library and 3:30 p.m. at Buellton Library – Don’t miss this crowd pleasing master magician! Best for ages 4 and up!

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Solvang Music in the Park – 5 – 8 p.m. Come listen to Unfinished Business at Solvang Park. Concert is free to the public, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!

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Complying with U.S. Export Controls – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Hotel Corque. Speakers will talk about various aspects of exporting, including an overview of export regulations and integrating export rules into daily business processes. Registration is $50; visit www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=2563676.

Trading Card Club – 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Solvang Library – Meet friends to play Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh or Magic the Gathering. Beginners welcome!

Agricultural Tourism – 7 – 9 p.m. at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church – John Parke, SB County Planning Commission Chair and Third District Commissioner, will moderate a forward looking discussion of Agricultural Tourism. Share their creative ideas for agricultural tourism and consider how these can coordinate with other forms of tourism. Coordinated by WE Watch.

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Movies in Solvang Park – 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Free family entertainment and movie begins when it’s dark enough. Popcorn and hot chocolate for sale. Films are rated G – PG13. Movie is Toy Story.

Thunder From Down Under – 8 p.m. at Chumash Casino – Direct from Las Vegas, the all-male revue returns to the Central Coast for another night of rowdy entertainment. Tickets at www.chumashcasino.com.

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Live Oak Music Festival – All day – Live Oak is a three-day family-friendly music festival that offers camping, kids’ activities, music on three stages, ArtWalk, beer and wine garden, food vendors, craft vendors, etc. Our new home, El Chorro Regional Park, also offers hiking trails, botanical gardens, climbing rocks, playground and more!

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Field of Dreams Screening – 7:30 p.m. at Tower Pizza – Join the Central Coast Film Society for a showing of “Field of Dreams”, as they will also be getting a portion of the days sale at Tower Pizza. Movie will be screened in the courtyard, free to the public to watch. Visit www.centralcoastfilmsociety.org for more info. There will also be giveaways.

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Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District Board of Education meeting – 4 p.m. in the board room in the Administration Building. Visit www.syvuhsd.org for agenda and minutes.

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Music with Miss Diane – 10:30 a.m. – Solvang Library – Diane Byington shares songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement in a playful setting. Caregiver participation required. Best for baby/toddler/preschooler.

Advanced Health Care Directive Workshop 2.0 – 1 – 3 p.m. at Atterdag Village of Solvang, 636 Atterdag Road. Plan ahead for future medical needs to ensure your wishes are honored. RSVP by calling 805-688-3263.

Solvang Music in the Park – 5 – 8 p.m. Come listen to Echoswitch (Hard rock) at Solvang Park. Concert is free to the public, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!

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Flower Festival – Ryon Park in Lompoc – Enjoy live entertainment, parade, beer and wine, arts and crafts and vendors at this fun annual event. Visit www.explorelompoc.com for more.

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I Love the ’90s Tour with Vanilla Ice and Mark McGrath – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – Chill out with chart-topping hits like “Ice, Ice Baby,” “Play That Funky Music,” “Fly” and “Every Morning.” Visit www.chumashcasino.com for more.

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SYV Polo Classic – All Day at Rancho Piocho Ranch – The 8th Annual SYV Polo Classic is returning to Piocho Ranch at Happy Canyon Vineyard in Santa Ynez with the same smaller playing field and fast, action-packed polo. All guests are invited to dress for the occasion, with creative hats for the ladies encouraged. Tickets and more info visit www.syvpoloclassic.com.

Independence Day Parade Maker Craft – 10:30 a.m. – Solvang Library – Join to create a fun SYV Libraries entry for the annual 4th of July Parade! Materials provided, bring imagination. All ages welcome. Kids 7 and under supervised.

SYV Summer Classic – 5:30 – 8:45 p.m. at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church – The goal of the Summer Classic is advancing community and inspiring generosity to expand community services and projects throughout the Santa Ynez Valley. Dinner by New West Catering, live and silent auction and music. Visit www.SMITV.org/the-summer-classic.html

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Lompoc Flower Festival

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.

Preschool Storytime – 11 a.m. – Buellton Library – Bring your preschooler to story time to help get them ready to read!

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. Bring your preschooler to story time to help get them ready to read!

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.

Wiggly Storytime – 10:30 a.m. – Solvang Library – Short stories, songs, rhymes and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

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.

Reading with Dogs – 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Solvang Library – Tail Waggin Tutors help young readers practice reading skills.

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.

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June

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

12

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.

14

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.

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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.

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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.

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May

22

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.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration – 4 – 5 p.m. at the Buellton Library. Kids from 0 – 5 will be honored for reading 1,000 books before kindergarten. Contact the Buellton Library for more info.

Shaun Cassidy – 7 – 10 p.m. at Standing Sun Wines in Buellton. This fun evening of music by teenage heartthrob of the 70’s Shaun Cassidy will benefit the Dunn School music program. Log onto www.standingsunwines.com for more info.

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Live Music at New Frontiers – 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – follow their social media to see who is scheduled to perform.

Adult Art Classes – 7 p.m. – Arts Outreach Office in Los Olivos – Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, good company, and extraordinary instruction —all while knowing that 100 percent of the proceeds from The Art Of … workshops will be dedicated to our children’s programs and scholarship fund. Log onto www.artsoutreach.com for more.

Kindness Conversations – 7 p.m. at Solvang City Council Chambers – In cooperation with the City of Solvang and World Kindness USA. Contact Karen Palmer at karensyv@yahoo.com for more.

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SYV Youth Recreation Queen’s Final Event – 5 – 9 p.m. at Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall. Don’t miss the final event for this year’s Youth Rec campaign. There will be a live and silent auction and a delicious dinner. Log onto www.syvyouthrec.org for more info.

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Meet the Makers – 11 a.m. in Los Olivos – Five well known Makers of Los Olivos have joined together to form Los Olivos Makers. Meet, get to know, peruse the work of practitioners in art, clay, jewelry, leather, paper and more at the inaugural Meet the Makers of Los Olivos in their stores. For more info log onto http://www.geartco.com/LOmakers.html.

Prehistoric Forest Exhibit Opening – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at SB Museum of Natural History – Take a stroll back in time and come face-to-face with dinosaurs on the banks of Mission Creek! Meet a nearly life-sized Tyrannosaurus rex, the formidably armored Stegosaurus, high-crested Parasaurolophus, and Triceratops and Ankylosaurus mamas with their young. These hand-crafted moving animatronics spark the imaginations of dinosaur-lovers of all ages. Log onto www.sbnature.org for more info. 

Saturday Matinee – 1 – 3 p.m. at the Solvang Library – Free matinee on the 4th Saturday of each month. Call the Library at 805-688-4214 to find out the show!

Applause Showcase – 7 – 9 p.m. at SYHS Little Theatre – Applause in an independent and adjudicated student competition in the literary, visual and performing arts for students in grades 6 – 12. Log onto www.artsoutreach.com for more info.

25 – 27

I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Old Mission Santa Barbara. Madonnari, or street painters, transform the Mission plaza using pastels on pavement to create 150 vibrant and colorful, large scale images. Log onto www.imadonnarifestival.com/.

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Memorial Day Ceremony – 10 a.m. at the Solvang Park. Koin the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion Post 160 for their annual ceremony to honor veterans and their families. The ceremony will include The Santa Ynez High School Band under the direction of Les Rose; Vandenberg Senior Officer and VFW/American Legion Post Speakers; Boy Scouts; and Flat Fender Club vintage military vehicles. 

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IMPROVology – 8 p.m. at the Lobero – The Zoo comedy show you know and love…now at the Lobero Theatre! IMPROVology is a live, family-friendly mashup of science and comedy. It’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?” meets a “TED Talk,” where world-class comedians mix with animal experts and monkey around, and everyone ends up happy as clams. Log onto www.sbzoo.org for tickets.

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SYHS Graduation Ceremony – 4 p.m. at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. Congratulations, graduates!

Members Party – 5 – 7:30 p.m. at SB Museum of Natural History – Enjoy a delicious taco bar, get your face painted, say hello to our wild birds of prey friends from Eyes in the Sky, and explore our summer exhibits Butterflies Alive! and Prehistoric Forest. The event is free for Members to attend. Taco bar tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Log onto www.sbnature.org for more info.

June

1

SYV Aquatics Foundation Community Meeting – 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Golden Inn and Villages community room – Bring the family to share thoughts and ideas about the design of the aquatics complex. Email Executive Director Kristen Thomsen at syvaquatics@gmail.com for more info.

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.

Toddler Tuesdays at the MOXI – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. www.moxi.org.

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.

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Contributing Writer

During my 55-year career of teaching movement and conditioning skills, I have become acutely aware both through personal experience and confirming research that we have a serious fitness problem in our country. It’s effecting our health, wallets, character and our energy.

Over the past several generations, each generation has become progressively less fit despite great improvements in medical care and increasing knowledge and research regarding health and fitness. It’s common knowledge that life is better when we’re reasonably fit, and we know more than ever how to become fit, but our fitness levels are on a downward trend.

Let me give you a personal example: When I began teaching in the fall of 1965 it took about three weeks to train the kids to perform at a level that met the rigors of our demanding program. We had on average two to three obese kids in a school of about 1,000 students.

At the end of my career, in the early 2000s, It took until Thanksgiving for the kids to reach the same level of fitness as their earlier cohort. We then had 20 to 30 percent obese kids at the beginning of the school year. I suspect the negative fitness trends have continued since I retired.

Of course, this column is about senior fitness, which has experienced a similar downward trend. Some people think senior fitness is an oxymoron, that we’re too old to improve fitness levels and we should just accept our continued decline and act like the old people we are.

Granted, there is a gradual decline in our abilities as we age, but not to the degree that often-quoted large-group statistics would indicate. For example, it is commonly reported that we will lose 10 percent of our muscle mass each decade from thirty years of age on. This statistic is accurate related to a large group of people of various levels of fitness and reflects the current trends in the U.S., but the statistic does not reflect what has to be.

There are numerous examples of active people who do not lose muscle mass at that rate. Many do some type of strength training and remain active through their senior years and they do far better at retaining muscle mass over their lifetimes.

The same may be said for cardiovascular health and bone density. Although there is decline, the rate of decline is far less in active people. The answer as to why is rather simple. The bottom line of all exercise theory is that the body will respond to the stress we put upon it. Put more simply: The body will respond to what we ask it to do.

If we are active, do sufficient cardio and strength training, our bodies will respond by becoming more fit. If we are inactive and ask little work from our body, it will respond to a lack of stress and become less fit.

Put another way, your body is fit to do what you ask of it. If your body isn’t fit, and you are otherwise healthy, you haven’t been asking enough of it. I’m sure most of you have had a friend go through cardio rehab. We have a cardio rehab center at our local hospital. Cardiologists prescribe the center to patients due to heart surgery or heart disease.

It is an exercise program to help the cardio system become more efficient as gradually increasing workloads are placed upon it. That’s how you become more fit, by gradually increasing your workloads. Many heart patients have achieved performance levels above the levels prior to diagnosis and surgery. If it works for heart patients, it will work for you.

What are the exercise recommendations for seniors to be fit?

The Department of Human Health Services recommends at least 150 minutes weekly of moderate aerobic activity such as walking, biking, swimming or active sports participation, plus two 30-minute strength-training sessions for large muscle groups.

The guidelines suggest this activity be spread out over the week. They also suggest shorter 10- to 15-minute spurts will also meet the guidelines.

These government recommendations are what I consider the formal part of your fitness activities. It’s what you do in the gym or outside to be healthy. It is important, but not as important as what I call your informal workout: What you do for the rest of the day.

Far too many people come to the gym for about an hour, three to four times weekly, and meet or exceed the government recommendations and feel they have met their fitness needs. They then go home and sit in front of the TV or computer and are inactive the rest of the day.

To be healthy, the body requires frequent movement throughout the day. These movements need not be intense. They may be gentle, simple movements, primarily on the feet, that help move blood through our arteries and fluid through the lymph system. It’s primarily by movement that nutrients are sent to our cells and waste is removed.

If you want healthy cells, frequent movement is a requirement. Think of movements such as walking about the house, doing hobbies, picking up stuff and reaching to put it away, mowing the lawn and working in the garden. Those types of movements burn calories, move nutrients, rid the body of waste and build some strength and mobility.

Remember the bottom line of all training: The body responds to what we ask it to do. If you want to be healthy, you need to move frequently throughout the day in a variety of motions.

Inactivity is the real enemy of fitness. To be fit, meet or exceed the government recommendations and move well and move often throughout the day.

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Caesar salad with Gino’s ranch dressing, spaghetti with meat sauce, and garlic bread was the menu for about 35 people who enjoyed some good old-fashioned Italian “home” cooking in April at Buellton Senior Center.

Dessert was mint chocolate chip ice cream and thin chocolate wafers. Soft drinks, water and wine refreshed palettes, along with coffee and tea.

Center staffers and board members pitched into make the evening a success. Executive Director Pam Gnekow, Linda Linton, Miro Sixto, Gracie Love and Wanda Nelson all served. Board president Irene Covington handled the check-in table, and Publicity Director Shoshanah Schwartz poured wine while Treasurer David Schwartz took photos.

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May

8

Coffee with a Cop – 8:30 a.m. – Coffee House by Chomp – 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.

9

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

11

Miles for Moms 5K – 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital – A special 5K Walk/Run hosted by Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation, and supported by Yardi, in honor of Mother’s Day! Log onto www.cottagehealth.org/milesformoms for more info!

Santa Barbara County Wine Half-Marathon – 7 – 10 a.m. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a weekend full of activities in this bucolic setting and celebrate in style at the expanded post-race Wine & Music Festival in Solvang Park. Log onto www.motivrunning.com/santabarbara-wine-country-halfmarathon/?fbclid=IwAR0zjYstdhnxOSf05v58ZHLBknBYVk-OxFjPLnJvO44He2OLntfUvPZMxPU.

Lotus Pedals “1000 Bikes” Fundraiser – 8 – 10:30 a.m. at Sunstone Winery – Come ride with us as we provide heavy terrain bicycles to girls who live in poverty who would not otherwise be able to travel the long distance to school. The ride leaves at 8:30 a.m. Register at www.lotusoutreach.org/1000bikescampaign.

SYV Youth Recreation Queen’s Golf Tournament – Noon Shotgun Start – Alisal Ranch Course. To register contact Mark Moniot at 805-688-5764 or Ken Hollister at 805-688-3596.

Roar and Pour – 5 – 8 p.m. at the SB Zoo – It’s a wild wine tasting event where the animals stay out late and the Zoo is open so guests can stroll and sip. Log onto www.sbzoo.org for tickets!

SYV Botanic Garden’s Appreciation Barbecue – 4 p.m. – The first annual appreciation barbecue with appetizers, refreshments and tours of the garden. There will be a silent and live auction, live music and more. Log onto www.santaynezvalleybotanicgarden.com/bbq to purchase tickets.

SYV Master Chorale 40th Anniversary Concert – 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall – Eclectic mix of classic and contemporary music presented by the Chorale, a professional orchestra and musical guests from the community.  For classic – the Lord Nelson Mass in D Minor by Haydn. Log onto www.syvchorale.org for tickets.

JP Sears with Camilla Cleese and Stephanie Clark – 7 p.m. at the Lobero Theatre – Comedian and YouTube superstar JP Sears takes uplifting humor that’s accumulated over 300 million video views and brilliantly adapts it to the stage for a LIVE stand-up comedy show. Log onto www.lobero.org for tickets.

12

SYV Youth Recreation Queen’s Breakfast – 8 a.m. – Noon at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School – Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious pancake breakfast. All proceeds go to SYV Youth Recreation. Log onto www.syvyouthrec.org for more info.

SYV Master Chorale Concert – 3 – 4:30 p.m. at Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Hall. Log onto www.syvchorale.org for tickets.

13

SYV Youth Recreation Queen’s Dinner and Wine Auction – 6 p.m. at SYV Historical Museum – All proceeds support youth recreation in the valley. Log onto www.syvyouthrec.org for more info.

15

            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.

16

Gabrial Iglesias – 8 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre – Gabriel’s stand-up comedy is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring his personal experiences to life. Log onto www.soundchronicle.com/tickets/Gabriel_Iglesias_Santa_Barbara_CA_2019-05-16_20-00 for tickets.

17

SYV Youth Recreation New Frontiers 5% Friday – % percent of the days proceeds from New Frontiers will benefit SYV Youth Recreation. Log onto www.syvyouthrec.org for more info.

SYV Youth Recreation Queen’s Los Alamos Event – 6 p.m. at Los Alamos Men’s Club – Dinner and cocktails with live and silent auction. Log onto www.syvyouthrec.org for more info.

18

“42nd Street” Auditions – 9:30  a.m. – 2 p.m. at SYHS Little Theatre – Students interested in performing in the Arts Outreach Summer show of 42nd Street should come to this audition. Log onto www.artsoutreach.com for details.

Santa Ynez Airport Day – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Santa Ynez Airport. Dozens of small aircraft on display with pilots who can explain general aviation and their experiences flying. EAA Chapter 491 Young Eagles Event – free airplane rides for youngsters 8-17 years. Must register for flights at https://youngeaglesday.org/?278.

19

State Street Nationals Premier Car Show – 19th Annual Premier Car Show, covering 10 blocks of Downtown Santa Barbara with over 300 outstanding vehicles, vendors, and live bands. Come out and enjoy the day.

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.

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The Vikings of Solvang provided a Danish dinner for about 30 people at the Buellton Senior Center in March.

It began with a green salad, warm rolls and butter. Then the main dishes arrived, featuring Danish meatballs called frikadeller. Accompanying them on the plate were red cabbage, shoestring onions, mashed potatoes and gravy.

Bent Olsen, owner of Olsen’s Bakery in Solvang, created the meal and brought a giant two-layer sheet cake. One layer was chocolate and one was white cake — something for everyone.

The Vikings, some in their blue jackets and some in blue aprons, served everyone with skill and care. Helping the evening run smoothly were Senior Center staffers Jim Nichols, Linda Linton and Executive Director Pam Gnekow. Board president Irene Covington handled the check-in table.

After dinner, Gnekow noted that the National Day of Prayer would be celebrated locally from 7 to 9 a.m. on May 2 with a breakfast at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott. She also announced that on Sept. 18, starting at 11 am, flu shots would be available at the Senior Center.

After dinner, the Viking crew all took a bow for their cooking and their generosity to the center.

Gnekow noted with gratitude that the seven-passenger Dodge Caravan that the Vikings purchased for the center last year has been in constant use since its arrival, taking seniors to medical appointments throughout the valley and beyond.

Viking Ron Long explained that the Vikings are a social and philanthropic organization that provides help for the medically related needs of qualified individuals and health organizations in Santa Barbara County. Begun in 1974, the nonprofit group now has 188 members, 100 of whom are actively participating. 

At the end of dinner, Bent Olsen led the group in a lively rendition of “Han Skal Leve,” a Danish birthday song meaning, “Live Well and Live Long,” ending it with a hearty “Skal!”

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