Friday, April 4
Free Friday Flick “Films by local filmaker, Earl Richmond.” Earl Richmond will be present to
share stories along with footage of his latest expeditions. 7 p.m., Santa Ynez
Valley Grange Hall, Los Olivos.
Jerry Dipego’s
“Reunion”, a fund-raiser for the Theatre Group’s “High Road to Scotland,” 7
p.m., SYVUHS Little Theatre, tickets $15, proceeds will go to the High School
Theatre Group’s trip to the Edinburgh, Scotland Fringe Theatre Festival this
summer.
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
Tanya Buck will do a holistic horse
training workshop, specializing in balancing your relationship with your horse
through communication, trust and leadership, to benefit Happy Ending Santuary. To enroll, or for info.,
call Tanya (303) 838-5791 or C.C. 448-7138.
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.
Sunday, April 6
A free public lecture, “Joe Abbrescia: Artist, Teacher and Exceptional Human Being,”
will be presented by Larry Thorne, artist and former student of Joe Abbrescia, at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Mark’s
Church, 2901 Nojoqui St., Los Olivos.
Opening reception for Museum members and their guests will follow.
Tanya Buck will do a holistic horse
training workshop, specializing in balancing your relationship with your horse
through communication, trust and leadership, to benefit Happy Ending Santuary. To enroll, or for info.,
call Tanya (303) 838-5791 or C.C. 448-7138.
Wednesday, April 9
Los Olivos
Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Ken Brown Wines, 5 to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext.
214.
Friday, April 11
Annual barbecue and
silent auction to benefit Bethania Preschool and
After School begins 5:30 p.m. with bounce house for kids, silent auction. Adult
tickets $10, Children 10 and under $5.
SY
Valley Idol Singing Contest, final round, 7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley
Episcopal Church. Cash prizes to top finalists. Admission $5.
“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.
Tuesday, April 15
SYV Christian
Woman’s Connection, Featruring CASA advocate Patty
McKinney and speaker Loretta Hughes, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Still Meadows Rd., free
childcare - call for reservatio by April 13,
688-0749.
Wednesday, April 16
Los Olivos
Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Carhartt Winery, 5
to 6 p.m., 688-7265, ext. 214.
Friday, April 18
Vintners Festival Weekend at the home
of Robert and Sherry Musgrove. Spanish-themed menu and
entertainment. $175 per couple, all inclusive, (800)
275-8138, terri@dgwines.com.
Valley Community
Theatre presents WORKING, explores
the lives of hard-working American men and women, 7:30 p.m., SY Valley Grange
Hall, Los Olivos, tickets $12, info. 686-5830.
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.
For info call 688-0881 or go to www.sbcountywines.com.
Valley Community
Theatre presents WORKING, explores
the lives of hard-working American men and women, 7:30 p.m., SY Valley Grange
Hall, Los Olivos, tickets $12, info. 686-5830.
Sunday, April 20
Tails on the Trail, dog walk
fund-raiser benefiting the SYV Humane Society, at Rancho San Carlos de Jonata 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.)
Friday, April 25
Valley Community
Theatre presents WORKING, explores
the lives of hard-working American men and women, 7:30 p.m., SY Valley Grange
Hall, Los Olivos, tickets $12, info. 686-5830.
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.
Valley Community
Theatre presents WORKING, explores
the lives of hard-working American men and women, 7:30 p.m., SY Valley Grange
Hall, Los Olivos, tickets $12, info. 686-5830.
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.
Saturday, May 4
Solvang Friendship
House 30th Anniversary celebration at Gainey
Vineyard, 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy fine wines, good food prepared by local
chefs and music by Greg Leroy. Peruse
the Art Faire featuring local artists. Tickets $40, 686-2962.
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
Saturday, May 10
Valley Garden Tour “Beyond the Garden
Gate” benefit for the SYV Historical Museum. 1 to 4 p.m.
Garden Tour, 4 to 6 p.m. Museum patio reception featuring Valley wines and tasty
appetizers. Tickets are $30. Call museum for information 688-7889
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 Palete.”
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
April 1 through April 30
“New Horizons,” Oil works by Sheryl Knight
and Jewely by Linda Lewis
Artist reception will be Saturday,
April 5, from 1 to 4 p.m.
April 9 through June 15
“Abbrescia’s Passion: Plein-air Painting of Glacier National Park”
by
the late Joeseph Abbrescia
2930 Grand Ave., Los Olivos
Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Each Wednesday 8:30 to
10:30 a.m.
April 23 through May 28
Spring Birding Field Course with
Dr. Fred Emerson
Fee $70 ($55 for Museum members)
Wildling Adminstrative Offices
2948 Najoqui St., Ste. 4,
Los Olivos
OUT
OF TOWN EVENTS
Thursday, April 3
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