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from Santa Ynez Valley Star • November 15, 2022

Opinion

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

TUESDAY, NOV. 15 SANTA YNEZ VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, 5:30 P.M.

At Board Room, Administration Office, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, 2975 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez. For more info: syvuhsd.org

THURSDAY, NOV. 17 BUELLTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 6 P.M.

Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246, Buellton For more info: cityofbuellton.com

SOLVANG DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE, 5 P.M.

At Solvang City Council Chambers, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang For more info: cityofsolvang.com

MONDAY, NOV. 28 SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL, 6:30 P.M.

At Solvang City Council Chambers, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang For more info: cityofsolvang.com

TUESDAY, NOV. 29 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, 9 A.M.

Santa Maria Betteravia Complex, 511 Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria For more info: countyofsb.org

THURSDAY, DEC. 1 BUELLTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 6 P.M.

Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246, Buellton For more info: cityofbuellton.com

SOLVANG TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 3:30 P.M.

At Solvang City Council Chambers, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang For more info: cityofsolvang.com

MONDAY, DEC. 5 SOLVANG PLANNING COMMISSION, 6 P.M.

At Solvang City Council Chambers, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang For more info: cityofsolvang.com

SUPERVISORS, 9 A.M.

At County Administration Building, Fourth Floor, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara For more info: countyofsb.org

EVENTS

FRIDAY, NOV. 25 TURKEY TROT, 10 A.M.

Bring the family, bring a friend, and run or walk off your calories from the day before. Proceeds from this special 10th annual event help support a local charity. $25 fee; register at www.cityofsolvang.com At Sunny Fields Park, 900 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang For more info: www.cityofsolvang.com or call (805) 688-5575.

A COWBOY CHRISTMAS (RUNS THROUGH DEC. 23), 2 TO 8 P.M.

The North Pole has taken over our stable! We are excited to announce a magical new SYV holiday experience this Christmas. A Cowboy Christmas is an immersion of holiday magic for all ages hosted at the stables of SYV Horse & Pony Rides at River View Park in Buellton. Guests of all ages will enjoy an array of magical experiences that include a petting zoo, hayrides, pony rides, bounces house and many more activities. A Cowboy Christmas runs 17 select days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Limited daily tickets available. Tickets on sale now: $20 Adults / $14 Kids (Children under 3 are FREE). Each paid admission includes a complimentary 5-Hole Punch Card. VIP and Season Passes also available. At SYV Horse & Pony Rides at River View Park, 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton For more info: www.syvcowboychristmas.com

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 DASHING THROUGH DEMENTIA WITH LAUREN MAHAKIAN, 6 TO 7 P.M.

Join us for a timely presentation on how to enjoy the holidays with your memory impaired loved one. The event will be held both in person and live streamed via Zoom. Please register at engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister to attend in either manner. Lauren Mahakian is a certified dementia practitioner and an elder care specialist, and is the founder of Family Connect Memory Care. At Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang For more info: Solvang Library (805) 688-4214

FRIDAY, DEC. 2 SOLVANG JULEFEST CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 5 P.M.

Come out and help us kick off this holiday season with Solvang’s annual Tree Lighting! The Lighting will take place at Solvang Park (First Street and Mission Drive) in the heart of Downtown Solvang. The Tree Lighting includes various festivities including ballerinas, live entertainment, and caroling. At Solvang Park, 1630 Mission Drive, Solvang

SATURDAY, DEC. 3 JULEFEST PARADE IN SOLVANG, 11 A.M.

Enjoy parade floats traveling along the village streets Saturday morning. Marching bands, horses, pets, motorcycles, and more! Join us along with 400-plus participants and 50-plus contingents as we march and cruise down the streets of Solvang. Bring more hygge (Danish coziness) into your holiday season, and a free opportunity to meet Mr. Claus. At Downtown Solvang

SUNDAY, DEC. 4 BUELLTON WINTER FEST, 9 A.M. TO 7 P.M.

The first Sunday in December is Buellton’s annual Winter Fest. This one-of-a-kind experience is fun for the whole family, and a perfect way to kick off the winter holidays! Start the day at Breakfast With Santa in the Buellton Rec Center from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a neighborhood parade. The parade starts at Jonata Middle School around Noon and goes up Second St. around Oak Valley and back to Jonata. The afternoon brings the Holiday Village at Village Park located behind Tractor Supply. (20 tons of snow, vendors, music and live performances, beer/wine/spirits.) This runs from 4 to 7 p.m. with the tree lighting at 7 p.m. At Buellton Rec Center (Jonata School), 301 2nd St., Buellton For more prices and information contact the Buellton Chamber Office at (805) 688-7829.

ONGOING EVENTS

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS SOLVANG LIBRARY - OUTDOOR STORYTIME MOVES INSIDE!, 10:30 A.M., TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAY STARTING ON OCT. 18

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.

SPORTS & 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