EVENTS

 

Movies in the park

 

Bring your comfortable chairs, warm blankets, even your favorite treats and join us at Solvang Park near the gazebo on Friday, June 19 for our first feature of the summer.  The fun begins at 7:30pm with cartoons and the main feature will start at sundown.  Fresh popcorn and hot cocoa are offered at each show.  The summer movie schedule at Solvang Park is July 3, 17 & 31, August 14 & 28.  On June 26, July 24 and August 29 Movies in the Park will be presented at Oak Park in Buellton.  All movies are shown on Friday nights.  Our “fun for the family” films are rated G-PG13. Parents are responsible for deciding if the film and film content is appropriate for their children.  For more info please call the Solvang Parks and Recreation Department at 688-7529.

 

Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26

FREE Open House week at Valley Baby: a children’s gym. Music, Gymnastics, Yoga, Dance and fun. 12 Noon - 7 p.m. Come enter the raffle for books, cd’s, gift certificates and more. Enrollment Specials Too. 1988 Old Mission Drive, Solvang, 245-5700 www.myvalleybaby.com.

 

Wednesday, June 24

Solvang Farmers Market  - Fresh produce, flowers and foods. Every Wednesday, rain or shine. 2:30 - 6 p.m. 962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org

 

Thursday, June 25

Solvang Friendship House Auxiliary - Dining by Design, five wonderful homes and hosts are graciously opening their doors for your private dining experience. Thursday, June 25th - Sunset at Three Creek Vineyard - Happy Canyon, Wednesday, July 29th - South Sea Adventure - Rancho Ynecita, Saturday, August 8th - Exotic Flavors - Ballard Canyon, Thursday, August 13th - Home with the Family - Chalk Hill, Wednesday, September 23rd - Grecian Holiday - Happy Canyon. For info 688-3325 or jpinsolvang@msn.com

 

All of July

“Kids Paint on Canvas” Wednesday and Friday mornings. Alissa Massey will be teaching the class.  Kids will love her bright spirit.  Class is perfect for kids ages 7-11, but we can be flexible.  Room for only 5 kids. Call to reserve a spot. Fee: for 8 (2 hr 30 min.) classes, for the whole month of July, including snack break is $240 (+ materials $25-$35.)

 

Saturday, July 4

Solvang Independence Day Parade & BBQ in Solvang Park, parade begins at 11 a.m. in downtown Solvang, at noon, after the parade, enjoy barbeque hot dogs and hamburgers with all the fixings at Solvang Park. For more info 686-9376 .

 

Solvang Independence Day Festival & Fireworks starting at 1 p.m., enjoy games, entertainment and food on the lawn of Old Mission Santa Ines. $5 for adults and children age 5 years and under free, fireworks display will start at appox. 9 p.m.

 

Stripes & Syrah, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Includes tastings at 14 member wineries, $35 pp includes passport and logo wine glass. Call (800) 563-3183 for reservations and complete info. Must be age 21 years or older. www.santaynezwinecountry.com

 

Cachuma Lake Nature Center Giant Yard Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Household goods, small appliances, sporting & camping gear, kid’s stuff, craft materials, books, tools, small furniture items, pictures, frames, office supplies, & more! Free after $8 per vehicle entry fee. All proceeds will benefit the Nature Center. 693-0691 or email clnatctr@dialup4less.com, www.cachuma.com

 

Wednesday, July 8

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe presents Evening with the Winemaker, Tercero Winery. 5-6 p.m., $15/person, $5 discount for wine club members, includes all wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.

 

Friday, July 10

Cachuma Lake Nature Center presents Astronomy Night, a slide presentation on celestial highlights at 8 p.m. Telescopes will be available, afterward for viewing the moon and stars. Free with $8 per vehicle park admission. 688-4515.

 

Saturday, July 11 - Sunday, July 12

The Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Association’s 3rd Annual Super Cow Horse Competition. An excellent pre-Fiesta Rodeo event - Entry Forms and more information can be found at www.syvea.org, or call 686-4406. Registration Deadline:  July 1st; Late Registration: no later than July 9th.

 

Friday, July 17

Wildling Art Museum presents Free Family Day, free admission from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. with special activities throughout the museum including a drumming group that will perform, there will be opportunities to create percussion instruments out of recycled materials, to improvise music together, and march around the block! 2928 San Marcos Avenue, Los Olivos. 688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org

 

ONGOING EVENTS

 

Weekly

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises, Osprey  or Eagle Cruise. Cachuma Lake Marina 30 min. before departure. $15 adults, $7 kids (12  and under). $8 Park admission per vehicle. 686-5050 or 686-5055, www.cachuma.com.

 

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Los Olivos. $3 pp, Mon-Sun, 693-1600.

 

Gambler’s Anonymous meets at Lompoc Valley Alano Club at 2 p.m. every Sunday, at 119 North D Street. Phone 737-3969 for more information.

 

Mondays

SYV Postpartum Education for Parents meeting, Bethania Evangelical Lutheran Church. Solvang, Fireside Room, 564-3888. 10 a.m. – noon.

 

Tuesdays

Brain Injury Support Group, aka the Jodi House. Meets at People Helping People on Alisal in Solvang. Support Group meets from 1-3 p.m. Questions, call Christina at 259-8090.

 

Solvang Rotary Club, Hotel Corque, 7:15 a.m., www.solvangrotary.com.

 

Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe, Wine and Art, 5-7 p.m. Meets the first Tuesday of every month.

 

Soul Group Gathering, Jivamukti Center, 6:30 p.m., 688-7079, www.jivamukticenter.com.

 

Wednesdays

Kids, come check out the Awana Clubs at Trinity Baptist Church for games, Bible lessons 6:46-8:15 p.m., K-2 and 3-6 grades, 1693 Laurel Ave., Solvang, 688-8750, www.trinitysyv.net.

 

Support the Troops Packing Day - 4th Wednesday of each month, 3 p.m. SYV Womens’ Club, 533 Atterdag, Solvang. Sonnie Lindquist, 686-7976.

 

Farmers Market Certified Organic. First Street and Copenhagen Drive, 2:30-6 p.m. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs and more, 688-0701.

 

Los Olivos Wine Merchant  and Cafe’s Tailor to your Taste, 5-7 p.m., Choose from five wines and hors d’oeuvres, $15 pp.

 

SYV Rotary Club meets at Hotel Corque, 12:15 p.m., www.santaynezvalleyrotary.org.

Thursdays

Wandering Dog Wine Bar’s Blind Tasting 4-8 p.m. Tasters will examine each wine for nose, color, mouthfeel and finish and then make an ultimate guess as to the origin, vintage, and if you are really good, winery, that each wine is from. Cost is $15 pp. Check our Website for each week’s theme www.wanderingdogwinebar.com.

 

Support the Troops Game Day - 2nd Thursday of each month, noon to 3 p.m. $5 donation - snacks, drinks, fun and friendship - Nextrain, Bridge, etc. SYV Rancho Mobile Estates Clubhouse. Sonnie Lindquist, 686-7976.

 

Support the Troops Duplicate Bridge - 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, noon to 3 p.m. For beginners, SYV Womens’ Club, 533 Atterdag, Solvang. Sonnie Lindquist, 686-7976.

 

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

 

Valley Wind Ensemble rehearsal, 7 p.m., SYV High School Music Room, 688-8728.

 

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

 

Fridays

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, 7-8 p.m. The door is always open.

 

Saturdays

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk  and Junior Ranger Program: one-mile walk, 10-11:30 a.m. Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) 12:30-1:30 p.m. Kids under 10 must be with an adult. Learn about wildlife, caring for the environment, and earn a badge. 688-4515, www.cachuma.com.

 

Woodworking Class — Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional wood finishing, 9 a.m. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. 686-2070 days.

 

Live music and desserts, 7-8:30 p.m., Valley Books, 1582 Mission Drive. Join us for an evening of Beats  and Treats,  688-7160.

 

Sundays

Gambler’s Anonymous meets at Lompoc Valley Alano Club at 2 p.m. every Sunday, at 119 North D Street. Phone 737-3969 for more information.

 

PCPA Solvang Theaterfest Season Productions

420 Second Street, Solvang

 

Les Miserables

June 11-July 12

Tuesday - Sunday, 8 p.m.

$36 - $39.75/adults; discounts for children, students, seniors and preview performances

 

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

June 17-August 2

Tuesday - Sunday, 8 p.m.

$29 - $33/adults; discounts for children, students, seniors and preview performances

The Music Man

August 7 - August 23

Tuesday - Sunday, 8 p.m.

$29.25 - $33/adults; discounts for children, students, seniors and preview performances

 

The Spitfire Grill

August 28 - September 13

Tuesday - Sunday, 8 p.m.

$29.25 - $33/adults; discounts for children, students, seniors and preview performances