EVENTS
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.
Elverhoj
Museum of History & Art debuts exhibit, “California Dreaming: Diltz
Photography” from 4 to 7 p.m., live music by Gary Foshee and refreshments will
be served.
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 reservation 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.
Thursday,
April 17
Spring
Concert at Christian Academy, “Jump Into the Light” at 7 p.m. in the school
gym, for info 688-3830 or smrk@syvca.com.
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 go to www.sbcountywines.com or call
688-0881.
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.
Tuesday,
April 22
3rd District
Candidates Forum held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Parish
Hall in Los Olivos, Nancy Emerson, 693-1386.
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.
Sunday,
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
Wine 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
Friday,
May 30
Santa Ynez
Valley Charter School will be holding their first annual Golf Tournament and
fundraising event at the River Course at the Alisal. Scramble Format with a
12:00 shotgun with an awards and dinner banquet immediately following. Registration 11 a.m., info@syvcsgolf.com.
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
4-H
EVENTS
April
23-27
Santa
Barbara Fair and Expo at Earl Warren Showgrounds.
May 3
Nojoqui
Feild day set up at Nojoqui Park
May 10
Nojoqui
Feild Day at Nojoqui Park, a county wide project display day.
July 5-10
Santa
Barbara County Fair at Santa Maria Fairpark.
Friday, April 11
Nuclear Age
Peace Foundation presents world future counsel expert, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the
McCure Room in UCSB’s Humanities and Social Science building, (805) 965-3443.
OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS
April
11-12
The Hottest
Dancers in Santa Barbara! BASSH, 8 p.m., Lobero Theatre, Patrons (GALA) $60,
General $31, SBDA members $28, Students/Seniors $25, (805) 963-0761 or
lobero.com.
Saturday,
April 12
Judge Christopher Weeramantry will be the featured speaker at An Evening of Foresight and Comp