SANTA YNEZ VALLEY YOUTH RECREATION QUEEN EVENTS

Saturday, May 9

• Royal Dinner, Wine & Art Auction • Montanaro’s Farm in Los Olivos • Wine tasting, a four course meal prepared by a guest chef, and a live wine and art auction. Wine tasting will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the dinner and auction at 7:00 p.m. The donation is $100.00 per person and reservations can be made by calling Bob Voorhis at 688-7244.

 

Sunday, May 10

• Mother’s Day breakfast • Santa Ynez Valley Union High School • Omelettes, pancakes, sausage, ham, coffee and juice, for a donation of $5.00. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

 

Saturday, May 16

• Alisal River Course Golf Tourney • A four man scramble, registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Donation is $100.00 per person and includes the cart. For golf registration or sponsorship information call Mark Moniot at 688-5754 or Ken Hollister at 688-3596.

 

EVENTS

April 25 - May 30

Solvang Parks and Recreation hosts dog obedience class. 9-10 a.m. Your dog (4 months or older) can learn to sit, stay, down, come, and heel. Proof of vaccinations, leash, collar, and something to clean up is required. Sunny Fields Park, $75. Participants must pre-register, 688-4877.

 

Friday, May 1

SYV Presbyterian Church Yard Sale, 1825 Alamo Pintado Rd. 5-8 p.m., early bird special $3 admittance.

 

Saturday, May 2

SYV Presbyterian Church Yard Sale, 1825 Alamo Pintado Rd. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. No fee. Youth activity registration day, 1-4 p.m., free, Buellton Community Rec Center in Buellton. Parks & Rec Summer Camps, Junior Lifeguards, YMCA, AYSO, YFL, Pony Baseball, Club Sports, Dunn School, Fossemalle Dance Studio, Arts Outreach.

 

Alisal Cellars has live music and dancing every Saturday Night. This Saturday The Crazy Betty Band will be performing. The music begins at 8:30pm. 448 Alisal Road, Solvang 686-4329

 

May 8, 9, 10

The Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale, directed by composer/conductor Chris A. Bowman, and accompanied by a bluegrass band, will present three spring concerts: Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 10 at 3:00 pm. The concerts will be at the Church of the Crossroads in Buellton. Ride your horse to our concert and get in free!! This concert is 100% “made in America.” $15/General admission, $12/seniors over 65 and children under 12. Tickets are available at The Book Loft, in Solvang, Judith Hale Gallery, in Los Olivos, The Roasted Bean, in Buellton, chorale members, and at the door. Info, 350-4241 or www.syvchorale.org

 

Saturday, May 9

Jewelry Trunk Show 12-4 p.m., Home Design & Consign Wine and light hors d’oeuvres, “Cupcakes for Cancer” charity. Sweet Mother’s Day bouquets by Santa Ynez Valley Florist. 1095 Meadowvale Road, Suite G, Santa Ynez

 

Alisal Cellars has live music and dancing every Saturday Night. This Saturday, The Hot Blast Florence Band will perform. The music begins at 8:30pm. 448 Alisal Road, Solvang 686-4329.

 

Santa Ynez Film Group presents “It’s not about a hurricane. It’s about America.” 8 p.m., St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, Los Olivoos, $5

 

Sunday, May 10

The Santa Ynez Valley Pony Club is hosting a Mother’s Day cross country schooling show at 9 a.m. at Shepherd Ranch, 1399 W. Highway 154, Santa Ynez. Approved English attire including approved jumping helmet with harness, cross country protective vest and medical arm band all available at the local tack stores. Premiums are available at the Santa Ynez Feed Store, Jedlicka’s or online at www.syvponyclub.com

 

Thursday, May 14

The Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy will be hosting their annual Middle School Science Fair at 6 p.m. The fair will be held simultaneously with a school-wide Open House. For more info., 688-3830 or www.syvca.org.

 

Saturday, May 16

“Bel Canto by Candlelight” and Center Stage Opera Comes to St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church in Los Olivos. 6:30 p.m. with a hors d’oeuvre reception featuring wine from local vintners and food prepared by Chef Mark Scher. At 7:30 p.m., the singers and piano accompanist will serenade guests. $60/General admission include the pre-performance wine and hors d’oeuvre reception. $125/Opera Buff tickets for each and include premium seating, and a post-performance reception with the opportunity to meet and talk with the artists as well as the pre-performance wine and hors d’oeuvre reception. www.ticketleap.com or call 693-4077.

 

May 17-20

Solvang Rec travels to Laughlin. Enjoy the casino highlights, fine dining, and a cruise on the Colorado River or just relax in the warm climate. The cost is $209 pp (double occupancy) or $229 pp (single occupancy). The bus will depart Solvang Veterans’ Hall on Sunday a 7 a.m. and return Wednesday at 7 p.m. Space is limited. For more info, 688-7529.

 

Monday, May 18

St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church

Grief Group

 

Next Meeting: Monday, May 18th at 4 p.m.

In the church parlor

 

Grief and Acceptance:

Tools to Help Cope with Loss

 

 

 

OUT-OF-TOWN

Monday, May 11

Tip-a-Cop Dinner at Chili’s Bar and Grill in the Goleta Marketplace from 4:30pm-10:30pm.

 

UNIVERSAL COMPASSION:

CONTINUING THE DALAI LAMA’S INTERFAITH DIALOGUES

 

Saturday, May 2nd, 6 P.M.

Dinner and Program

St. Raphael’s Parish Hall

5444 Hollister Avenue

(Between Patterson and Kellogg)

Doors open at 5:30 PM

Easy parking in church lot

 

Tickets are necessary due to limited seating.

$20 per ticket in advance ($25 at the door)

 

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.

 

Live Music at Don Jose’s Cantina, Dave and Matty, The VineYard Byrds, 9 p.m., 435 Alisal Road.

 

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.

 

Live Music at Don Jose’s Cantina, Dave and Matty, The VineYard Byrds, 9 p.m., 435 Alisal Road.

 

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.