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NEW YEAR’S DAY

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Trivia Night – 6 – 9 p.m. at Figueroa Mountain Brewing. Log onto www.figmtnbrew.com for more.

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Eyes in the Sky – Live Birds of Prey – 2 – 4 p.m. at the SB Museum of Natural History. Santa Barbara Audubon’s key wildlife education program features seven birds of prey that were rescued and rehabilitated but, due to permanent disabilities, can no longer survive in the wild. For more information, visit www.eyesinthesky.org.

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Christmas Tree Burn – 5 – 7 p.m. at Mission Santa Ines – All area residents are invited to bring their tree (with stands and ornaments removed) to the big burn pile until 5 p.m. Jan. 4. For more details, call Solvang Parks & Rec at 805-688-PLAY or visit www.solvangusa.com/events/annual-christmas-tree-burn/.

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Youth basketball begins – Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, 900 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; www.ciymca.org/stuartgildred.

YMCA Open House – 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, 900 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. Join during the event and the entire month is complimentary; www.ciymca.org/stuartgildred.

Chef’s Touch BBQ  – 12 – 4 p.m. at Figueroa Mountain Brewing in Los Olivos with Kenny Taylor live music from 3 – 6 p.m. Log onto www.figmtnbrew.com for more.

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The Boar’s Head Festival – 4 p.m., St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos. Celebrate The Feast of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) with a pageant, bagpipers and drummers, and a meal. Free.

Sam Kulchin – 2 – 5 p.m. at Figueroa Mountain Brewing in Los Olivos. Log onto www.figmtnbrew.com for more.

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Youth Swim Lessons and Seal Swim Team begin – Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA, 900 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez. Visit www.ciymca.org/stuartgildred.

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Coffee with a Cop – 8:30 -10:30 a.m. at Coffee House by Chomp in Solvang – Have a conversation with the new Chumash Community Resource Deputy Michael Guynn and long-time Solvang Community Resource Deputy Charlie Uhrig.

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WFC 98 Live Boxing – 6 p.m. at the Chumash Casino Resort – Get your adrenaline pumping as you witness each blow-by-blow in the high-energy sport. Tickets range from $35 – $95; log onto www.chumashcasino.com for more info.

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Mug Club Field Trip: Kings NHL Game – All day – The fifth NHL field trip to cheer on the Los Angeles Kings as they take on the Pittsburg Penguins at the Staples Center. Log onto www.figmtnbrew.com for details.

Oddly Straight – 3 p.m. at Figueroa Mountain Brewing in Los Olivos. Log onto www.figmtnbrew.com for details.

Concert Quintet – 7 – 9 p.m. at St. Mark’s in-the-Valley Episcopal Church – The Los Angeles Reed Quintet will play, followed by a reception to meet the artists and enjoy refreshments. For tickets and more info 805-688-7423 or the St. Mark’s office at 805-688-4454 or visit www.smitv.org or www.smitv.org/syv-concert-series.html

IMPROVology at the SB Zoo – 7 – 9 p.m. IMPROVology is a live, family-friendly mashup of science and comedy. It’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?” meets a “TED Talk,” where world-class comedians mix with animal experts and monkey around, and everyone ends up happy as clams.  All ages welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m.; trouble begins at 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets online at www.sbzoo.org.

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Matt Sayles – 3 – 6 p.m. at Figueroa Mountain Brewing in Los Olivos. Log onto www.figmtnbrew.com for details.

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Joint Pain Seminar – 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Santa Ynez Valley Marriott – Dr. Christopher Birch, an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Cottage Center for Orthopedics, will be on hand to answer questions. Learn how to keep your joints healthy. Get informed on everything from pain relief to hip or knee joint replacement. Register by calling 1-855-NO-PAIN or visit www.cottagehealth.org/orthomtd.

 

Mondays

Senior Yoga, 9 a.m.; Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Arts & Crafts, 12:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

Divorce Care Recovery Seminar and Support Group – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy Library, 891 N. Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; Louise Kolbert at 805-688-5171.

 

Tuesdays

Computer Class, 9 a.m.; Knitting, 9:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 11 a.m.; Bridge and Poker, 12:45 p.m.; Mah Jongg, 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

Two-Step Dance Lessons – 6:30 p.m.; 8 p.m. – Industry Night and Karaoke Party. Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez. Visit www.themavsaloon.com.

 

Wednesdays

SYV We Support the Troops – 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteers pack care packages on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang.  805-245-4951.

Art Class, 9 a.m.; Book Club, 10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

Knit and Crochet – 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

Healing Hearts Support Group – 2-4 p.m. Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church, 1825 Alamo Pintado Road. Free. To R.S.V.P. call 805-693-0244.

Solvang Farmers Market – 2:30-6:30 p.m., First Street between Mission Drive and Copenhagen Drive, Solvang.

Crafternoons – 3:45-5:45 p.m. Arts Outreach, 2948 Nojoqui Ave. Suite 9, Los Olivos. $10/child; 805-688-9533.

 

Thursdays

Chair Exercises – 10 a.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Basic Cartooning, 1 p.m.; Mah Jongg, 12 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

Brain Injury Survivors of Santa Ynez Valley – Noon-2 p.m., Bethania Lutheran Church, 603 Atterdag Road, Solvang. Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center offers a support group for brain injury survivors and caregivers; www.jodihouse.org.

 

Fridays

Tai Chi, 9:15 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.; Pilates Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Ukulele, 11:15 a.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-1086.

Bingo – 1 p.m., Buellton Senior Center, West Highway 246, Buellton; 805-688-4571.

 

Saturdays

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk – 10-11:30 a.m.; 805-688-4515 or www.sbparks.org.

Junior Rangers Program – 12:30-1:30 p.m. Neal Taylor Nature Center, 2265 Highway 154. Children 3 and up; under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. $3/person. Nature Center admission is free. Visit www.clnaturecenter.org.

 

Coming Up

Log onto www.cityofsolvang.com, www.buelltonrec.com or www.visitsyv.com to see a full schedule of programs and events that range from adult and youth sports to teen dances, field trips, excursions and more.