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, call (323) 314-7000.

 

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.

 

Sunday, March 16

De Cut Salon Cut-A-Thon Fundraiser for Lauri (Dosa) Kraus. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., BBQ tri-tip sandwiches, silent auction, bake sale. No appointments necessary, but if you want to make one call 688-1052.

 

SYV Historical Museum Presents “School Days In the Santa Ynez Valley,” 3 to 5 p.m.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 & a 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.

 

Thursday, March 27

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents “Understanding your Palette.” Tuscan Tasting Journey, 5 p.m. $15/person ($5 discounts for wine club members).

 

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) UCSB Sedgwick Preserve, Santa Ynez, $350 Tuition includes most meals & accomodations. Enrollment (805) 686-1941

 

Saturday, April 12

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

 

Sunday, April 13

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

 

Wednesday, April 16

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

 

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

 

Sunday, April 20

Tails on the Trail, dog walk fundraiser benefiting the SYV Humane Society, at Rancho San Carlos de Jonate in Ballard Canyon, walk starts at 10 a.m., activities and contests through 2 p.m., $15/adults, $5/youth 5-15, $5/dogs

 

Wednesday, April 23

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

 

Thursday, April 24

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents “Understanding your Palette.” New Zealand Tasting Journey, 5 p.m. $15/person ($5 discounts for wine club members).

 

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.

 

Sunday, April 27

Earth Day at Solvang Park, 12 to 4 p.m., if you would like a booth call 452-2218.

 

Wednesday, April 30

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

 

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

 

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

 

Wednesday, May 14

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

 

Wednesday, May 21

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

 

Thursday, May 22

Los Olivos Winery Merchant & Cafe presents “Understanding your Palette.” Chianti Tasting Journey, 5 p.m. $15/person ($5 discounts for wine club members).

 

Wednesday, May 28

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

 

Wednesday, June 18

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

 

ONGOING EVENTS

 

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises, “Osprey” A 45-passenger pontoon boat, 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. (805) 686-5050 weekdays, 686-5055 weekends or www.cachuma.com. Wed-Sun. Call for times.

 

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

 

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.

 

First Tuesday of every month, Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe, Wine & Art, 5 to 7 p.m.

 

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: 1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10 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. Learn about wildlife, caring for the environment, & earn a badge. ($2 per child.) Both activities meet at the Cachuma Lake Nature Center. (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 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. 2902C San Marcos St., Los Olivos. $3 per person, 693-1600.

 

Sundays

Silver Sun Alpacas Open Ranch, 1 to 4 p.m., 3030 Baseline Ave., Santa Ynez, 637-0637.

 

EXHIBITS

Gallery Los Olivos

“Embracing Nature”

Watercolors by Etty Klinger

March 1 through March 31

Artist reception will be Saturday,

March 8, from 1 to 3 p.m.

2930 Grand Ave., Los Olivos

Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

 

Wildling Art Museum

Winter Exhibition opening January 16

through March 30

Wednesday thr