Emily Cota is the official Queen of Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation.

 

Rec Queen fundraisers

The 17-year-old is doing her part to help the organization raise funds for various valley recreational activities, including sports, arts and summer swimming.

Cota is a senior at Santa Ynez Valley Union High School and she will be appearing at many community events and fundraisers that will benefit the organization.

Below is a list of fundraising events taking place from April 20 through May 23.

 

Kick Off Event: April 20

Vets Memorial Hall Legion Wing Cocktails and BBQ Dinner and Auction will commence at 5 p.m., when cocktails will be served.

Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. A $8 donation is required. The Solvang Veterans Memorial Building is located at 1745 Mission Drive.

 

Buellton Sales Yard: April 25

Come join the recreation queen and the valley community at the Buellton Sales Yard. Tri-tip dinner will be served at 5p.m. and the auction will commence at 6:30 p.m. The Tickets for this event cost $8.

 

Royal Dinner: May 3

The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum will host the Royal Dinner and Wine and Art Auction.

The event begins at 5 p.m., when hors d’oeuvres will be served, and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum is located at 3596 Sagunto St. For more information call Bob Voorhis at 688-7244.

 

Fashion Show: May 5

Gainey Vineyard will host a fashion show and luncheon. Lunch will be served at noon. Tickets for this event is $20. It is recommended that people make reservations  early. Gainy Vineyards is located at 3950 East Highway 246 in Santa Ynez. For more information call Kristi Abatti at 344-4220.

 

Golf Tourney: May 10

The Alisal River Golf Coarse will host a tournament, starting at 1 p.m. Hor d’ oeuvres will be served. The Alisal River Golf Coarse is located at 150 Alisal Road in Solvang. For registration call Mark Moniot at 688-5754.

 

Mothers Day Breakfast: May 11

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School will host its annual Mother’s Day Breakfast from 8 a.m. until noon. Breakfast will cost $5 per person. SYVUHS is located at 2975 East Highway 246 in Santa Ynez.

 

New Frontiers: May 14

New Frontiers will be donating five prevent of its proceeds to Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation.

 

Men’s Club Dinner: May 16

The Men’s Club in Los Alamos will host dinner, cocktails and an auction at the Los Alamos Men’s Club. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. The men’s club is located at 429 Leslie St. in Los Alamos. For more information call 344-3500.

 

Nojoqui Falls Park BBQ: May 18

The Nojoqui Park will host a BBQ chicken lunch at noon. There also will be an auction. This even cost $8. Nojoqui Falls Park is located at 3200 Alisal Rd, Solvang. For more information call 688-4217ý.

 

Final Event: May 23

The Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall will host a final event dinner starting at 5 p.m., when cocktails will be served. Dinner will be served at 5:30, which will be followed by an auction.