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