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August

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Solvang Music in the Park – 5 – 8 p.m. Come listen to live music at Solvang Park. Concert is free to the public, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!

Elvis Costello and Blondie – 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Visit www.sbbowl.com for tickets.

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Summer Concert Series at Firestone Vineyard – 6 – 9 p.m. – Grab your blanket and picnic basket – it’s time for the Summer Concert Series! Join us for wine, sunshine, and music throughout the summer. Admission is free and no RSVP required.

Tyler Henry – The Hollywood Medium – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – for two nights Aug. 9 and 10, visit www.chumashcasino.com for tickets!

 

 

 

 

 

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Dino Days: Cosmic Impact with Astronomer Charlotte Zeamer – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at SB Museum of Natural History – Learn about the cosmic catastrophe that ended the reign of reptiles and paved the way for the Age of Mammals! Join Astronomy Programs Presenter Charlotte Zeamer as she discusses the asteroid that caused the dinosaurs’ extinction. Visit www.sbnature.org for more.

Eyvind Earle lived in Solvang for 10 years. His work is held in the permanent collections of museums around the country and has been shown throughout the world.

Crossing Paths: Eyvind Earle and John Cody – 4 – 6 p.m. at Elverhoj Museum of History and Art – Featured will be artworks by American master Eyvind Earle and new works by sculptor John Cody. No charge for admission, enjoy the artistic reunion and unveiling of Cody’s newest sculptures. Visit www.elverhojmuseum.org

 

 

Cowboy Ball – 5 p.m. at Happy N Ranch 500 Highway 101 Buellton. The Cowboy Ball is the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program’s annual fundraiser for their programs which help people with disabilities of all ages and levels. For tickets and more information visit www.syvtherapeuticriding.org.

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JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. Tour – 7 p.m. at SB Bowl – Nickelodeon superstar JoJo Siwa  is a YouTube personality, singer, dancer, entrepreneur, social media influencer. Visit www.sbbowl.com for tickets.

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Coffee with a Cop – 8:30 a.m. – Pony Espresso in Santa Ynez – The Sheriff’s Community Resource Deputies for the Chumash Reservation and the City of Solvang have joined forces to hold a series of Coffee with a Cop events in the Santa Ynez Valley. These events provide the community an opportunity to meet the deputies and talk about concerns that affect them individually or the Valley as a whole, over a cup of coffee.

Solvang Music in the Park – 5 – 8 p.m. Come listen to live music at Solvang Park. Concert is free to the public, bring a blanket or chair and enjoy!

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Movies in Solvang Park – 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Free family entertainment and movie begins when it’s dark enough. Popcorn and hot chocolate for sale. Films are rated G – PG13.

Los Rieleros Del Norte with Regulo Caro – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – Throughout their 35-year career, the norteño band from Ojinaga, Chihuahua has created countless hits. Hear their unique sound that blends both saxophone and accordion as they perform songs. Visit www.chumashcasino.com for tickets.

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Dino Days: Western Science Center’s Dr. Andrew McDonald 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at SB Museum of Natural History – During the Late Cretaceous Epoch, around 80 million years ago, New Mexico was very different from the desert and scrubland we know today. It was hot, humid, lush, and crisscrossed by sluggish rivers and streams. Dr. Andrew McDonald, Curator at the Western Science Center in Hemet, will share replicas of the fossils of some of these dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures from this bygone world. Visit www.sbnature.org for all the details.

Martin Nievera and Pop Fernandez – Two-Gether Again – 8 p.m. at the Chumash Casino – The two Filipino stars and ASAP co-hosts reunite for an incredible dual performance. Concert King Martina Nievera belts out some of his greatest hits like “Be My Lady,” “Each Day with You” and “Please Don’t Throw My Love Away.” Visit www.chumashcasino.com for tickets.

 

Continuing Events

Mondays

Yoga, 9 a.m.; Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Arts and Crafts every third Monday; Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793.

Preschool Storytime – 11 a.m. – Buellton Library – Bring your preschooler to story time to help get them ready to read!

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; 805-688-3793.

Preschool Story Time – 10:30 a.m. at Solvang Library. Bring your preschooler to story time to help get them ready to read!

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. (call first); Bingo, 1 p.m.: Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793.

Wiggly Storytime – 10:30 a.m. – Solvang Library – Short stories, songs, rhymes and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Sideways Inn Local’s Night Specials – 5 p.m.- 8 p.m., 114 East Highway 246, Buellton; 805-691-8088.

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

Arthritis Exercise Class, 10:15 a.m.; Mah Jongg, Noon; Basic Cartooning, 1 p.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793.

Reading with Dogs – 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Solvang Library – Tail Waggin Tutors help young readers practice reading skills.

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

Nutrition Classes – 11 a.m. – SYV Cottage Hospital Conference Room – Instruction Stacey Bailey is a dietician and offers weekly courses in various topics. For more information call 805-694-2351. Bring your lunch and talk nutrition.

Tai Chi, 9:15 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.; Pilates – 10:15 a.m.; Ukulele 11:15 a.m., Solvang Senior Center, 1745 Mission Drive; 805-688-3793.

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.

Sundays

Brunch at The Landsby – 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. – They now accept reservations on Open Table app for the dining room and Mad & Vin patio starting at 7.30 am. For more info visit www.thelandsby.com.

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.