The Rotary Club of Solvang will hold an evening of music, food and wine on Saturday, April 13, to raise funds for projects supporting youth, seniors, and others in the community.

The event will begin at 5 p.m. in the courtyard of the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. Dinner will be served with fine wine and musical accompaniment from the JSH Jazz Quintet, featuring vocalist Courtney Lemmon. There will also be silent and live auctions.

The cost is $100 person including wine, dinner and music. Cocktail attire with something warm to cover up is recommended.

Tickets may be purchased by calling President-Elect Ellen Albertoni at (805) 325-9078.

Film about art for social change to be screened in Buellton

“Little Stones,” a documentary about women who use art for social change, will be screened at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Standing Sun Winery in Buellton.

Admission is free. Food and wine will be available for purchase.

Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Sophia Kruz, “Little Stones” weaves together the personal stories of four women artists from around the world, who dedicate their lives to empowering women and survivors of gender-based violence through their unique art forms.

This showing is co-sponsored by Santa Ynez Valley Community Action Alliance and The Acorn Project and is made possible, in part, by funding from the Santa Barbara Gives! project.

Standing Sun Winery is at 92 Second St. in Buellton. For more information, contact Stacey Thompson at thompsonarttherapy@gmail.com or 415-606-7756.

Hancock exhibit creates mysterious dream world

With vintage paper, hand-built wooden boxes, and found and repurposed objects, a new exhibit by artist Michael Long gives a glimpse of some mysterious Santa Barbara scenes, some that exist only in his mind and some inspired by local landmarks.

The exhibit, titled “Some Assembly Required,” will show through April 18. 

Long, who has taught at Peabody Charter School and the Westside Boys and Girls Club in Santa Barbara, has been assembling salvaged and recycled materials as a focal point of his work for the past 30 years.

Long will speak about his artistic process, thoughts and inspiration for his work, and answer questions, during a Foxworthy Talk Series from 6 to 7 p.m. on March 28.

For more information on the artist, visit www.michaelevanlong.com. For more information on this exhibit or the gallery, visit www.hancockcollege.edu/gallery.

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Singer-songwriter Kirby Brown will open the concert season at Standing Sun LIVE in Buellton at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9.

Brown’s formative years were spent on a farm in Arkansas where he was exposed to gospel, bluegrass and the classic country his grandfather would strum in the evenings.

After the death of his girlfriend and his best friend, Brown began to write songs and moved to Dallas, where he began his musical career by writing and releasing his first album, “Child of Calamity.”

He has since toured across America, headlining shows, playing alongside friends, and sharing bills and festivals with artists including Willie Nelson, The Flaming Lips, Leon Russell, and The Avett Brothers.

The theme of his upcoming album, “Uncommon Prayer,” is growing up and adjusting to change, searching for light in dark places, and redemption in the mundane repetition of everyday life.

Standing Sun Winery is at 91 Second Street in Buellton. For more information or tickets, log onto www.standingsunwines.com.

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“Fences” presented by PCPA – Playing now through Oct. 1. 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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Community Dinner – 5:30-6:30 p.m. Buellton Senior Center, 164 W. Hwy-246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.

Community Day –11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wildling Museum, 1511 Mission Dr., Solvang. Free admission on Solvang 3rd Wednesdays. Visit www.wildlingmuseum.org.

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8^th Annual Buellton Vintage Trailer Bash – Now through Sept. 24. Flying Flags RV & Campground, 180 Avenue of Flags, Buellton. Public open house, parade, vintage appetizer and vintage fashion contests, and trailer glow contest. Visit www.vintagetrailercamp.com.

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Los Alamos Days – Now through Sept. 24. Downtown Los Alamos. Free entertainment, parade and Peddlers Mart. Visit www.visitsyv.com.

Happy Autumn Eating Seminar – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Rd., Solvang. Free. For information, call 694-2351.

Kenny Taylor Performance – 6-9 p.m. Naughty Oak Tap Room, 3569 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.naughtyoak.com.

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Figtober Fest – 1 p.m. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., 2363 Alamo Pintado Rd., Los Olivos. German food, music and contests. Free admission. Food and drink available for purchase. Visit www.figtoberfest.com.

The ABC’s to Avoid Breast Cancer Seminar – 1 p.m. Life Chiropractic, 591 Alamo Pintado Rd.  Suite B, Solvang. Call 693-1811.

Pain Party – 3-4 p.m. The Grange, 2374 Alamo Pintado Rd., Los Olivos. Learn how to gain comfort using properly distilled and cultivated Essential Oils and other chemical and drug free substances. Free.

“Owen Johnson” Performance – 6-7 p.m. Corner House Café, 2902 San Marcos Ave., Los Olivos. Call 691-9015.

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

“The Harmed Brothers” Performance – 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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Diabetes Management Options 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 – Now through Sept. 28. 2027 Village Ln. Suite 204, Solvang. Free otoscopic examination of your ears, free demonstration of Widex Beyond Hearing Aids and free cleaning and repair of current hearing aids. Visit www.audiologicassociatesca.com.

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Living Trust Seminar – 4-5 p.m. 1607 Mission Dr. Suite 107, Solvang. Lana Clark, Attorney at Law, will be hosting an informative seminar. Free. Reservation required. Call 688-3939.

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Water and your Body-What’s the Big Deal? – 12-1 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Rd., Solvang. Free. For information, call 694-2351.

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

Parent’s Night Out – YMCA, 900 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez. Childcare available allowing parents to enjoy the evening on their own. Visit www.ciymca.org/stuartgildred.

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SYV Master Chorale, Trinkets & Treasures Rummage Sale Fundraiser – 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang.

22^nd Annual Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow Dance and Drum Competition – 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Live Oak Campground, 4600 Ca-154, Santa Barbara. Native American Dance competition accompanied by vendors selling food, beverages, arts and crafts. Free. $5 parking fee. Visit www.santaynezchumash.org/powwow.

Live Music and Dining – 5 p.m. Fresco Valley Café, 442 Atterdag Rd., Solvang. The Hummingbird Restaurant presents live Dixieland music along with a 4 course Caribbean cuisine meal. $35/person with reservations. $40/person for walk-ins. Call 403-7100.

“K.Phillips & Kathleen Sieck” Performance – 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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Free Recycling – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 4004 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. Free household hazardous waste and electronics collection event. For details, visit www.lessismore.org.

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

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 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. 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.

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.

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.

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

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American Girl Doll Camp by Solvang Parks and Recreation- Aug. 1st and 2nd. 1-3 p.m. Ages 6-12. Make a craft and accessories for your American Girl! Enjoy a tea party and pajama party with your special doll! Plus, special hair up-do’s! Bring your American Girl Doll or any 18″ doll to camp. Snacks provided. $65. To register, visit www.cityofsolvang.com.

Newsies, A Disney Broadway Musical by PCPA-Playing now through Aug.20th. 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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Movie in the Park “Star Wars: Rouge One”-7:30 p.m. Solvang Park, at the corner of Mission Dr. and First St. Free. Hot chocolate and popcorn available for purchase.

Lupillo Rivera, Grammy-winning Mexican-American singer and songwriter – Chumash Casino, 8 p.m.; tickets are $25, $35 and $45.

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“Kayleigh Hollum” Performance-6-7 p.m. Corner House Café, 2902 San Marcos Ave., Los Olivos. Call 691-9015.

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

“Music under the stars,” music by Bear Redell and happy hour at the Landsby, Mission Drive in Solvang. 805-688-3121, thelandsby.com.

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Teen Camp with Buellton Parks and Recreation- Aug. 7th through 11th from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 12-14. Field trips to Hurricane Harbor and Boomers included in camp. $65-$200. To register, visit www.buelltonrec.com.

Princess Camp with Solvang Parks and Recreation- Aug. 7th and 8th from 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 3-8. Enjoy days of glamour, games crafts and snacks focused on your little princess. Camp ends with a magical princess tea party and special guest! $40. Visit www.cityofsolvang.com.

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Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Network Meeting-Buellton Medical Center, 185 CA-126, Buellton.

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Taste of Vietnam Video Presentation-6:30 p.m. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang. Come view this presentation of a trip to Vietnam that will be taking place from February 22nd through March 8th, 2018.  A deposit of $250 is required to sign up, but those signing on the evening of the presentation will receive $400 in savings. Call Linda Johansen to reserve a spot for the presentation at 686-1644.

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“Marry Poppins” Movie in the Park-7:30 p.m. Oak Park,401 Sycamore Dr., Buellton. Popcorn and hot chocolate for sale.

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2nd Saturday Artisan’s-12-5 p.m. Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Rd., Los Olivos. Come view original handmade works of art for show and sale. Fore more information e-mail info@santaynezvalleyarts.org.

Kidkraft: Animal Paperbag Puppet-2-3 p.m. Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. A series of monthly Saturday art classes for children age 5 – 13 years old. Each KidKraft class features nature-inspired crafts or environmentally friendly “upcycling” projects. Classes will be held at the Barbara Goodall Education Center. $5/child and included admission for 1 adult. Visit www.wildlingmuseum.org.

“Terry Lawless” Performance-6-7 p.m. Corner House Café, 2902 San Marcos Ave., Los Olivos. Call 691-9015.

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

“Saturday Night Fever,” free movie night at Kalyra Winery, 343 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. Outdoor movie starts at dusk; bring blankets and lawn chairs. 805-693-8864, www.kalyrawinery.com/events.

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Jazz and Beyond featuring “The Robert Hart Project”-3 p.m. Solvang Festival Theater, 420 2nd St, Solvang. Robert Hart on lead vocal sax, flute and piano brings an eclectic blend of genres. $110/full concert series or $30/induvial concert. Visit www.solvangfestivaltheater.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.

Easy Riders Indoor Cycle-11-11:30 a.m. at the Buellton Senior Center, West Hwy. 246, Buellton. Call 688-4571.

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.

Summerset Farm-9 a.m. Daily. Hwy 154 at Baseline and Edison, 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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