Wednesday, March 5

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Montia Winery, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214.

 

Thursday, March 6

Ladies night out for fun with friends. A fundraiser for Solvang Friendship House. Treats, line dancing, seated chair massages and more, Tickets $45, mail checks to Linda Peckham, 729 Rancho Alisal Drive, Solvang, CA 93463. Tracey Burnett 245-2408 or Linda Peckham 688-4380.

 

Friday, March 7

The World Day of Prayer 2008, Old Mission Santa Inés, by Father Michael Mahoney at noon. Lunch will be served in the Parish Hall at 1 p.m., followed by a slide show. Child care will be provided if you contact office 688-4815.

 

Schoolhouse Music Evenings, two new artists, Ruslan Biryukov and Mary Au, will join the series. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., concert starts at 8 p.m., reception after concert. Reserved $30, general $20, Students $10 (805) 688-4933.

 

Maverick Saloon presents Dubley Rougue at 8:30 p.m. DJ Totum dance party at 11:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older, 686-4785.

 

Free Friday Flick, Holo Holo Paniolo, a film about a Hawaiian cowboy, 7 p.m. at the Wilding Museum’s admin. office, 2948 Nojoqui, Ste. 4, Los Olivos, 688-1082 or www.wildlingmuseum.org.

 

Saturday, March 8

Rotary Club’s Monte Carlo Night, 6 p.m., Solvang Veteran’s Hall, Theme: Margaritaville, $35 includes dinner, one free drink ticket and a package of Rotary money for gaming, 50/50 drawing, live & silent auction and gambling tables, 688-0701, www.solvangrotary.com.

 

Student Art Show reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Gallery Los Olivos. The show opens March 5 and runs through April 2. Shown is work entitled “Joaquin.” 2930 Grand Ave., Los Olivos.

 

Sedgwick pubic hikes, 8:30 a.m., three hikes of varying degrees of difficulty, are about two to three hours each, followed by a picnic with your own lunch. Reservations required. 686-1941 or sedgwick@lifesciucsb.edu.

 

Maverick Saloon presents Concert on the Deck with Art Green. Dance lessons with Lisa at 6:45 p.m., CD Release Party with Kate Russell and Friends. DJ Totum late night party 11:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older, 686-4785.

 

Sunday, March 9

Daylight Saving Time begins, set clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m.

 

SY Valley Idol Singing Contest preliminary round. 2 to 5 p.m., Grange Hall Los Olivos, open to all ages in groups of 2-4. Submit music along with application and $20 fee. Applications available from chorale members, The Book Loft, and Judith Hale Gallery or www.syvchorale.org. Audience admission $5.

 

Valley Wind Ensemble’s Spring Concert, Old Mission Santa Inés, 2:30 p.m., free, 686-4489.

Preserving Homes on the Range, fundraising auction, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., dinner, music, silent and live auction, Veterans’ Hall, Solvang, tickets www.polosyv.org.

 

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Buttonwood Winery, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214.

 

“Road to Pakistan” held by local high school students. 5K run at 1:30 p.m, 5K walk at 3 p.m., Mission Sant Inés, $5 fee per person. 291-2595 or 245-9207, ciasyclub@gmail.com.

Monday, March 10

Valley 4-H monthly community meeting, 7 p.m., Legion Wing of the Solvang Veterans’ Hall.

 

Wednesday, March 12

Maverick Saloon, Tales From the Tavern with Michael Smith, must be 21 or older, 688-0383 or www.talesfromthetavern.com.

 

Friday, March 14

SYV High School Drama Group will demonstrate mask and puppetry at 1 p.m. in the clubhouse on Atterdag in Solvang, 688-4034.

 

Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Foundation American Riviera Wine Auction Weekend 2008, tickets, Mann.Productions@sbcglobal.net or call (323) 314-7000.

 

Maverick Saloon, Dance lessons with Lee Anne at 6:45 p.m. Bell Brothers at 8:30 p.m. and DJ Totum at 11:30. Must be 21 or older.

 

Saturday, March 15

Film Night at the Grange, screening of “Sicko,” 7 p.m., The Grange Hall, Los Olivos.

 

Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Foundation American Riviera Wine Auction Weekend 2008, tickets, Mann.Productions@sbcglobal.net or call (323) 314-7000, sold out (wait list only).

 

“Ladies and Gents” special exhibit by the Artists Guild of the Santa Ynez Valley, Vera Margolis will be honored as a “First Lady.” 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the The Grange Hall, Los Olivos.

 

Community planting day, 9 a.m. to noon to install 250 native plants at the Douglas Family Preserve. Kathy Frye (805) 897-1976 or Susan Belloni (805) 962-1492.

 

Maverick Saloon - Concert on the Deck at 2 p.m. with Don & Owen. Dance Lessons with Lisa at 6:45 p.m. The Bell Brothers at 8:30 p.m. DJ Totum at 11:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older.

 

Tuesday, March 18

Christian Woman’s Connection meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m., 1980 Still Meadows Rd, Ballard. Carole 686-0749 to reserve free childcare.

 

Wednesday, March 19

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Ariel La Vie, La Vie Winery, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214.

 

Maverick Saloon, Tales From the Tavern with Audrey Auid Mezera/Andrew Hardin with Katy Moffat, must be 21 or older, 688-0383 or www.talesfromthetavern.com.

 

Thursday, March 20

Middle Eastern Dance Show at Volare Ristorante. Featuring Judeen & Co. Reservations 693-8072.

 

Friday, March 21

Benefit Concert for the Naples Coalition, 7 p.m. concert; post-concert party. Lobero Theater. $75 premium reserved, $50 reserved. For tickets call (805) 963-0761.

 

Maverick Saloon, Dance lessons with Lee Anne at 6:45 p.m. Coldwater Canyon at 8:30 p.m. DJ Totum late night party at 11:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older 686-4785.

 

Saturday, March 22

S.B. County Animal Services presents Pet Adoption Event, SY Feed & Milling, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $85 adoption fee includes vaccinations, spay or neuter & one year county license. (805) 934-6981.

 

Wednesday, March 26

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

 

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Whitcraft Winery, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214

 

Wednesday, April 2

Hans Christian Andersen 203rd Birthday Celebration, Hans Christian Andersen Museum, upstairs at the Book Loft, 1680 Mission Drive, Solvang. 688-2052

 

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Blair fox, Blair Fox Cellars, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214

 

Saturday, April 5

Man and Woman of the Year Banquet, reception at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., tickets $60 per person, 688-2991 or syvf@verizon.net

 

Santa Ynez Film Group will screen, Angels in the Dust, a documentary about hope and healing in the crisis in South Africa where aids is leaving millions of children orphaned. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. $4 donation suggested.

 

Wednesday, April 9

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Ken Brown Wines, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214

 

Friday, April 11

SY Valley Idol Singing Contest, final round, Friday night, Veterans’ Memorial Hall, Solvang. Cash prizes to top finalists. Audience admission $15

 

“Masters Program” landscape photography workshop. (3 days) USCB Sedgwick Preserve, Santa Ynez, $350 Tuition includes most meals & accomodations. Enrollment (805) 686-1941

 

Saturday, April 12

“Masters Program” landscape photography workshop. (3 days) USCB Sedgwick Preserve, Santa Ynez, $350 Tuition includes most meals & accomodations. Enrollment (805) 686-1941

 

 

Sunday, April 13

“Masters Program” landscape photography workshop. (3 days) USCB Sedgwick Preserve, Santa Ynez, $350 Tuition includes most meals & accomodations. First come first serve basis. Enrollment (805) 686-1941

 

Saturday, April 19

Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival, sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association. River Park, Highway 246, just outside of Lompoc in the Santa Rita Hills. More than 80 wineries and restaurants serving exciting tastes and flavors. Live entertainment. 688-0881 for more details. www.sbcountywines.com

 

Saturday, April 26

S.B. County Animal Services presents Pet Adoption Event, SY Feed & Milling, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $85 adoption fee includes vaccinations, spay or neuter and one year county license. (805) 934-6981.

 

Wednesday, May 7

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

 

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises presents: “Osprey” A 45-passenger pontoon boat featuring a 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.

 

Solvang Carriage & Livery presents Carriage Rides, pick up on Alisal across from the windmill, (805) 651-6130.

 

 

 

ONGOING EVENTS

Mondays

SYV Postpartum Education for Parents Meeting, Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. 603 Atterdag Rd., Solvang, Fireside Room, (805) 564-3888. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free.

 

Tuesdays

Solvang Rotary Club, Royal Scandinavian Inn, 7:15 a.m., www.solvangrotary.com.

 

Wednesdays

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

 

SYV Rotary Club meets at Royal Scandinavian Inn, 12:15 p.m., www.santaynezvalleyrotary.org.

 

Thursdays

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

 

Los Olivos Rotary Club meets, Los Olivos Grange, 5:30 p.m., 688-0658.

 

Valley Wind Ensemble rehearsal, 7 p.m., High School Music Room, 686-4489.

 

Buellton Rotary Club meets, Marriott Hotel, Buellton, noon. 688-1000.

 

Fridays

Volare Ristorante presents Live Jazz, 7 to 9 p.m., No cover, 1095 Edison St., Santa Ynez, 693-8072.

 

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2902-C San Marcos Street, Los Olivos. $3 per person. 693-1600.

 

First friday of every month - Non-denominational, candlelit Taize prayer/chant service. Come be soothed and comforted in a haven of peace and tranquility. Old Mission Santa Inés, 7 to 8 p.m. The door is alway open.

 

Saturdays

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program: A 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday. (Free with $6 Park Admission per vehicle.) Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) from 1 to 2 p.m. Kids under 10 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.