CALENDAR

At County Administration Building, Fourth Floor, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara

For more info: countyofsb.org

Events

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

ONLINE BOOK CLUB FOR KIDS AT SOLVANG LIBRARY

For readers 8-11 years old. Join us to explore some great books! The group meets online twice this month.

The March book is "Song for a Whale," by Lynne Kelly.

Story: Twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius — and she's deaf. When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, she invents a way to "sing" to him! Sign up online via the library webpage, or email Solvanglibrary@cityofgoleta. org to reserve a spot.

At Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang

For more info: (805) 688-4214

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF SANTA YNEZ VALLEY ANNUAL MEETING, 1 TO 2:30 P.M.

The public is invited! Featured speaker Elayne Klasson is the author of the National Jewish Book Award finalist and best-seller, Love is a Rebellious Bird. She is also a popular lifestyle newspaper columnist in the Santa Ynez Valley. Her new book, The Earthquake Child, is coming out this summer. After her talk, meet the new board members and officers and hear about the Friends of the Library's plans for the coming year.

At Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang

For more info: (805) 688-4214

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

BUELLTON WINE & CHILI FESTIVAL, 12 TO 4:30 P.M.

Join us for a "Sunday Fun Day" of wine, craft beer, seltzer, cider and spirits. More than 30 wineries, craft breweries, seltzers, cider, and spirits and plenty of chili and salsa will be at the event! Live entertainment and DJ FIU. Also includes lawn games, street faire vendors, and food. You can sample from any of the chili and salsa cooks on hand, and vote for your favorites! Make sure you mark your calendar for this annual event. We're looking forward to another great chili competition. If you would like to participate as a contestant, vendor, or sponsor, please fill out the form below.

Get tickets at buelltonwineandchilifestival. com.

At Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground, 180 Ave of Flags, Buellton

'BIRDS EYE VIEW: FOUR PERSPECTIVES' OPENING RECEPTION, 3 TO 5 P.M.

The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce "Bird’s Eye View: Four Perspectives," on view from March 18 to Sept. 4, featuring new and recent works by artists Chris Maynard, David Tomb, Shae Warnick, and Chester Wilcox. The public is invited to celebrate the new exhibition at a free opening reception at the Wildling on Sunday, March 19.

At Wildling Museum of Art & Nature, 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang

For more info: info@wildlingmuseum. org, call (805) 688-1082, or go to wildlingmuseum.org

Ongoing

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS STORYTIME AT SOLVANG LIBRARY, 10:30 A.M., TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAY

Starting Oct. 18, Storytime is moving inside and expanding to both Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Come to enjoy songs, stories, movement, and a warm welcome. Please make a reservation at www.cityofgoleta.org/city-hall/goleta-valley-library

At Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang

For more info: Solvang Library (805) 6884214

WEDNESDAYS SOLVANG FARMERS MARKET, 2:30 TO 6 P.M.

Each week, the farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity is available year-round rain or shine. Come. Shop. Socialize. Certified — the only way to buy! Join us in downtown Solvang every Wednesday on First Street, between Mission Drive (Highway 246) and Copenhagen Drive.

SATURDAYS VALLEY BREAKFAST, 8 A.M.

Get the day (and weekend) started right — with a good breakfast, conversation — maybe meeting some new friends on the last day of the year. Valley Breakfast every Saturday, no charge, serving 8 to 8:45 a.m.

Also, free take-home menu and farmer’s table At St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 2901 Nojoqui Avenue at Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos

SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS, 7:30 A.M.

Holy Grounds will be open Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are excited to share our family-friendly coffee shop with you and your kids on Saturdays! We are adding a cereal bar and breakfast grab bags to our menu just for your kiddos. Wear your PJs!

At Holy Grounds, 1825 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang

Sports And Recreation

ONGOING PICKLEBALL, TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M.

Pickleball — part Ping-Pong, part badminton, lots of momentum — is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. The games can be fast-paced and deliver a good workout. 2 person teams/ or singles. All are welcome!

At Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton

For more info: buelltonrec.com

DROP-IN ADULT BASKETBALL, YEAR ROUND, MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS 6 TO 7:15 A.M.

Start your day with a pick up game of basketball with friends.

At Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton

For more info: buelltonrec.com

OPEN BASKETBALL, ONGOING, MONDAYS, 7:30 TO 9:30 P.M.

Start your day with a pick up game of basketball with friends.

At Buellton Rec Center, 301 Second St., Buellton

For more info: buelltonrec.com

FOR INFO ON THESE AND OTHER PROGRAMS, GO TO BUELLTONREC.COM