Valley Community Theater
Spring Production of “An Enemy of the People.” This is Arthur Miller’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s play. Performance dates are March 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Ynez High School’s Little Theater.
Santa Ynez Valley Ladies’ Tennis
seeking new players for its Tuesday 8-10 a.m. Games at the High School courts. All that is needed is a B or C game and a good attitude. For further info, Call Pat Opp at 686-1454.
Saturday, March 12
Concert on the Deck at the Maverick Saloon, 2 p.m. - with JUST DAVE. 6:45 pm - Dance Lessons. 8:30 p.m. - J.D. Bernal Band Party. 686-4785.
Tuesday, March 16
Dubley Rogue at The Maverick Saloon. Line up consists of all local talent. Folk-Rock-Reggae, and have played many local shows. Past Venues Include, The Alisal Cellars, Ol’ Santa ynez Days and The Velvet Jones in Santa Barbara.
Green Bear Night - $2/pbr - Free Jukebox Night You Play, We Pay at the Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez. Must be 21 or older.
March 19-20
Teeth-cleaning fundraiser clinic for cats and dogs will take place at Hacienda O’Holland Animal Care Foundation, located at 838 Ballard Canyon Road, Solvang. The event is to raise funds for the organization, but also to help pets that need teeth cleaning at an affordable price. In light of Houndstooth’s involvement, the procedure will cost $100 for each cat or dog.
April 5-9
Todd Rogers’ Volleyball Clinic Returns. Solvang Parks and Recreation presents the spring volleyball clinic instructed by Olympic gold medalist, Todd Rogers. The very popular volleyball camps hosted by the 2008 Olympic champion return to the Santa Ynez High School this spring. Camp times are 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Registration is open now. Cost is $150. Solvang Parks and Recreation Department at 688-7529.
OUT OF TOWN
March 12-14
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles® Shows are Friday, 7 p.m. at Isla Vista Elementary School, Saturday, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Theater Royal in Guadalupe, and Sunday, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Majorie Luke Theatre. For information on Mariachi Reyna® at Isla Vista School please call 893-4979, Theater Royal please call 343-2939, and for the Marjorie Luke Theatre please call 884-4087 ext. 7. Or go online and visit www.myspace.com/vivaelartedesantabarbara.
Sunday, April 11
Michael Behrman, MD co-founder of Animal Rescue Team, inc. will be hosting a fund raiser for Susan Jordon at 843 Park Hill Lane Santa Barbara, CA. 93108. Please save the date.
Saturday, April 17
Santa Maria Coin and Collectables Show from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. is at a new location: Edwin Mussell Senior Center, 510 East Park Ave., Santa Maria. The admission is free. The show will have coins, casino chips, beanies and sports cards, new collectors, experienced collectors and Junior collectors are all invited. And don’t forget to bring your coins for free appraisals. (805) 937-1250.
Sunday, May 2
Fundraiser at the Marriott in Buellton at 1 p.m. Luncheon/fashion show featuring the valley’s nicest stores. We need assistance for collecting auction items, and with other areas during the event itself. If you would be willing and able to help in any way, we would be so very grateful! Please call me or email. If you can’t help, please attend! Tickets will be on sale soon! Contact C.C. Beaudette-Wellman, Happy Endings Animal Rescue Sanctuary www.happyendingsanimalrescuesanctuary.org, (805)448-7138.
ONGOING EVENTS
Mondays
United Voluntary Services rolls bandages for Direct Relief International the first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Rancho Santa Ynez mobile home park and the fourth Monday of the month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on Janin Way. For information call Mary at 686-1965.
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, 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.
Tuesdays
Brain Injury and stroke survivors meets at 545 Alisal Rd in Solvang. Support Group meets from 1-3 p.m. Questions, call Cheryl at 563-2882.
Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, & fun for little ones. Stay for a craft afterwards and make a new friend! Solvang Library 688-4214.
Solvang Rotary Club, Alisal River Grill Restaurant, 7:15 a.m., 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, jivamukticenter.com.
Wednesdays
On-going Drawing classes with Connie Rohde. Beginners 9 a.m.-noon; intermediate 6-9 p.m. Continental breakfast at morning break. Evening tea/coffee and cakes at break. Regular critiques while building a piece. Art show opportunities. Should you decide to take 2 classes from The C Gallery simultaneously, there is a deep discount on the 2nd class. The C Gallery, Los Alamos. 344-3807, www.thecgallery.com.
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, trinitysyv.net.
Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and fun for little ones. Stay for a craft afterwards. Solvang Library 688-4214.
Support the Troops Packing Day - 4th Wednesday of each month, 3 p.m. SYV Womens’ Club, 533 Atterdag, Solvang. 686-7976.
Farmers Market Certified Organic. 2:30-6 p.m. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers etc, 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 the Buellton Marriott, 12:15 p.m., santaynezvalleyrotary.org.
Thursdays
Free Support Group in Santa Ynez. “Cancer Conversations” meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. at Rabobank, 1660 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang. Upcoming meetings are Oct. 8 and Nov. 12 (no meeting Oct. 22). The support group is for patients, family & friends to share their thoughts and feelings about the cancer experience. Facilitated by Kate Zeiss, P.h.D., M.S.W. Info Rosario Campuzano at 563-5852 or ccsb.org
Beginning Painting in Acrylic (later with some oil paint layered on.) 1-4 p.m. Sharon Tate Kline teaching, taking you step by step from drawing to finished painting in 4 classes. $200/mo. Should you decide to take 2 classes from The C Gallery simultaneously, there is a deep discount on the 2nd class. The C Gallery, Los Alamos. 344-3807, www.thecgallery.com. 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 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, Marriott Hotel, Buellton, noon. 688-1000.
Buellton Library has story time at 11:00 a.m. Stories, songs & a craft, presented for pre-school children, but all ages are welcome!
Fridays
The Santa Ynez Valley Women’s Bible Study meets on the first and third Friday of each month, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Mission Oaks Club House, 749 Hillside Drive off Viborg in Solvang. We will be studying the Book of James. It is a non-denominational group study. Everyone is welcome. The study will go from the first Fri. in Oct. to the first Fri. in June, taught by Sharron Luft at 688-5403.
“Friday Nite Figure Drawing”, instruction by MFA artist, Ken Doud. Individual, personalized, instruction where and when needed and/or requested. Settle in with a bit of wine. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Month by month enrollment. $200/mo. Should you decide to take 2 classes from The C Gallery simultaneously, there is a deep discount on the 2nd class. The C Gallery, Los Alamos. 344-3807, www.thecgallery.com.
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.
SYV PEP New Parent Group meets at ONE Consignment Shop, 240 Hwy 246, Suite 105, Buellton. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Bring your baby! sbpep.org, 564-3888.
Saturdays
Grown in the Santa Ynez Valley Farmer’s Market in downtown Los Olivos 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Help support the local stores. For more info 315-1292.
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. For more information please call,688-4515, or visit our website at cachuma.com.
Woodworking Class — Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional wood finishing, 9 a.m. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. 686-2070 days.
Investor’s Roundtable: Markets and the Value of the Dollar. 3:30 - 5 p.m. Helping individual investors since 1995, the Investors’ Roundtable welcomes both novice and veteran investors to informal presentations and discussions. Meets on the second Saturdays of each month at the Solvang Library - check with library for dates.
Sundays
Gambler’s Anonymous meets at Lompoc Valley Alano Club at 2 p.m. every Sunday, at 119 North D Street. For info, call 737-3969.
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