EVENTS

THIS WEEKS FEATURE:

Los Olivos Day in the Country

Entertainment, Food, Crafts. Festivities
for the whole family

5k run/walk for adults and children, pancake breakfast, parade at 10am, an apple pie contest,

and activities for kids. Come and enjoy the music, food, fun and all that

Los Olivos has to offer!

For more information, go to:
www.losolivosca.com or call 688-1222

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

7:30-10am SYVHS Drama Student’s Breakfast
7:30am 5k Walk for Fun
8am 5k Run for Fun
8:15am Youth 5k (under 14)
9am Kids Mile Run
9am-1pm Silent Auction by the Park
10am Parade
11am Apple Pie Contest in the Park
11am-3pm Food Court by the Park
11am-1pm Music by Mike Lopez
1-4pm Music by Peter Feldman & The Very Lonesome Boys
2pm Zoo to You at the Wildling Museum





Saturday, October 20

Los Olivos Day in the Country Entertainment, Food, Crafts. Festivities for the whole family; 5k run/walk for adults and children, pancake breakfast, parade at 10am, an apple pie contest, and activities for kids. Come and enjoy the music, food, fun and all that Los Olivos has to offer! For more information, go to: www.losolivosca.com or call 688-1222

Wildling Art Museum presents “Zoo to You.” Wildlife educators from “Zoo to You” introduce some native American animals and explain their habits. Free and open to the public. Demonstration begins at 2:00pm at the Musuem located at 2329 Jonata Street, Los Olivos. Call 805-688-1082.

Planet Ultra Solvang Autumn Double Century Bike Ride 200-mile ride begins at the Royal Scandinavian, Solvang. embassy@planetultra.com


Tuesday, October 23

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Vine to Grape. Novices and seasoned wine tasters with special guests sharing wine knowledge, 5pm sharp, no reservations required, $15/person, wine club members $10, includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. 688-7265

Roasted Bean in Santa Ynez presents Open Mic Night 7-9pm Music, Poetry, Comedy, Magic Storytelling 805-245-9566.


Wednesday, October 24

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents: Buttonwood Winery accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s hors d’ oeuvres. 5-6pm. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265


Friday, October 26

SYV High School Homecoming: JV: 4:30pm, Varsity 7:30pm. SY vs. St. Joseph


Saturday, October 27

Arts Outreach - Real Men Cook, Flag Is UpFarm, 209 E. Hwy 246, Buellton. Live music by Debby White & Pureheart, 20+ vintners. $55/person in advance; $60/person, Information: 688-9533


Tuesday, October 30

Skull Valley Ghost Town & Mining Co., Solvang Theaterfest. 6-9pm, Kid friendly 6-6:45pm, Adults $5, 13 & under $3


Wednesday, October 31

Skull Valley Ghost Town & Mining Co., Solvang Theaterfest. 6-9pm, Kid friendly 6-6:45pm Adults $5, 13 & under $3

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents: To Die For Reds. Local Pinot Noir tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5-6pm. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265


Friday, November 2

SYV Arabian Horse Association Sage Hill Competitive Trail Ride Weekend. Individual and family horse camping/trail ride event at Live Oak Camp. Open riders cover 50-60 miles in a two-day period. One-day Novice Divisions and Junior Divisions also offered. Includes Saturday BBQ, socials. Contact Kathy Stegman 805-710-4471 or kkstegman@cs.com


Saturday, November 3

Alisal Cellars Annual Halloween Costume Party. Come in costume and enjoy one more day of Halloween! Costume contests, live DJ, food and plenty of fun. 8pm to close. 686-4329

Solvang Prelude Bike Ride. 25k, 50k or 100k bike ride. SCOR sponsored. 562-690-9693

Zaca Creek Art Gallery Anniversary Show 1-4pm. Gallery members show. 91 Second St., Buellton. 688-2270. Show runs through December


Sunday November 4

Daylight Saving Time Ends. Clocks “fall back” one hour at 2am

Zaca Creek Art Gallery Anniversary Show 1-4pm. Gallery members show. 91 Second St., Buellton. 688-2270. Show runs through December


Tuesday, November 6

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Understanding Your Palate. Novices and seasoned wine tasters with special guests sharing wine knowledge, 5pm sharp, no reservations required, $15/person, wine club members $10, includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. This month’s artist: Suzanne Huska. 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. 688-7265


Wednesday, November 7

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe present: Brett Escalera, Consilience Wine. Tasting accompanied by Chef Nat Ely’s tempting hors d’ oeuvres. 5-6pm. No reservations are required. $15/person. Live piano music by Bob Cole at 6:30pm. 688-7265

SYVVA Fall Mixer. Free, Public welcome, 5-7pm, Hadsten House Inn, Mission Dr., Solvang. Complimentary local wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. 686-0053


Thursday, November 8

Solvang Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Free, refreshments, 5-7pm. Hosted by House of Honeywood, Mission Dr., Solvang. 688-0701


Friday, November 9

Elverjoj Museum of Art presents 9th Annual Queen of Arts Show & Sale. Free. Over 30 artists and craftspeople. A portion of every sale benefits the museum. Call for times, 686-1211


Saturday, November 10

Peppertree Art Show. Hosted by Bob & Trace Eubanks. Over 100 prominent artists 3-7:30pm. Peppertree Ranch, 3617 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. For info and to request an invitation, call 805-688-6205.

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society presents Vaquero Show & Sale. Annual show of western wear and wares, Museum Courtyard, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. 688-7889


Sunday, November 11

Veterans Day

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society presents Vaquero Show & Sale. Annual show of western wear and wares, Museum Courtyard, 3596 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. 688-7889

Elverjoj Museum of Art presents 9th Annual Queen of Arts Show & Sale. Free. Over 30 artists and craftspeople. A portion of every sale benefits the museum. Call for times, 686-1211

Peppertree Art Show. Hosted by Bob & Trace Eubanks. Over 100 prominent artists 11am-3:30pm. Peppertree Ranch, 3617 Roblar Ave., Santa Ynez. For info and to request an invitation, call 805-688-6205.

Solvang Rec travels to Laughlin. Nov 11-Nov 14, $199/person double occupancy, $219 single, Edgewater Hotel & Casino.688-7529



ONGOING EVENTS



Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises presents: “Osprey” A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring 2 hour “Eagle Cruise.” Meet at Cachuma Lake Marina 30 min. before departure. Price: $15 adults, $7 kids (12 & under). $6 Park Admission per vehicle. Info and reservations: 805-686-5050 weekdays, 686-5055 weekends or visit: www.cachuma.com. Wed-Sun. Call for times

Fridays

Volare Ristorante presents Live Jazz, 7-9pm, No cover charge, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072

Saturdays

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program: A 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10:00-11:30 a.m. every Saturday. (Free with $6 Park Admission per vehicle.) Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) from 1:00-2:00pm. Kids under ten must be accompanied by an adult. Kids learn about wildlife, caring for the environment, and earn a cool badge. ($2 per child.) Both activities meet at the Cachuma Lake Nature Center. Info: 805-688-4515 www.cachuma.com

Woodworking Class - Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional wood finishing. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. (805)686-2070 days.

Volare Ristorante presents Live Jazz, 7-9pm, No cover charge, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting. 10am-2pm 2902C San Marcos St., Los Olivos. $3/person 693-1600

Mondays

SYV PEP Meeting sponsored by the Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. 10am-12pm. 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang (Fireside Room) 805-564-3888

Wednesdays

Farmer’s Market Certified Organic. First Street and Copenhagen, 2:30-6pm. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs and much more. 688-0701

Thursdays

Fess Parker’s Wine Country Inn Sing Along. Accompanied by pianist Bill Powell, 8:30-10:30pm, Lobby Lounge. No cover charge. 2860 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 688-7788



UPCOMING EVENTS



Saturday, December 1

Los Olivos Olde Fashioned Christmas Celebration. 4-7pm, Santa at hand in a horse-drawn carriage, 4-6pm, local chorale groups. Community Christmas tree lighting 60m. 688-1222

Sunday, December 2

Buttonwood Farm Pomegranate Festival & Holiday Open House. Noon-4pm, $7.50 wine tasting fee. 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang. Find out all of the secrets of the pomegranate. 1-800-715-1404