Upcoming Events

SYV menuguide

The big Summer issue of the Santa Ynez Valley menuguide is here!!!

We'll be delivering to all the local lodging properties this week for placement in their guest rooms so it will be the first thing visitors look at when they check in. We'll also be hitting high traffic locations throughout Santa Barbara County including the airport and train station. Keep your eyes peeled!

Deadline for our big holiday issue is Friday, August 26th!

Solvang Summer Concert Series

Solvang Third Wednesday and Waste Management

are pleased to present

SOLVANG SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Free live concerts in Solvang Park 5-8 pm

Now through August 17th

Food available for purchase

Bring your blankets, chairs, picnics & beverages

July 20 , Burning James and the Funky Flames - Rockabilly/Rock

This Wednesday is Solvang 3rd Wednesday

so come out and enjoy the tastings available!

PCPA NEWS RELEASE!

Shrek, The Musical

Solvang Festival Theater, June 30 - July 31

Sense and Sensibility

Solvang Festival Theater, August 5 - 21

Marian Theatre, July 21 - 30

Go to www.pcpa.org for show times and ticket sales

Solvang's Third Wednesdays

Cap off the day's events with tickets to the theatre at a special 25% discount on the adult ticket for third Wednesday performances.

Order online and use Coupon Code 3RDWED2016 (no limit).

Be sure to select the ADULT ticket price - offer not valid on senior, student, or child pricing.

Third Wednesday performances:

Shrek The Musical - July 20

Sense and Sensibility - August 17

ZFOLIO DESIGNER SALE

30-70% OFF

Over 700 Selections

Preview on the web

www.zfolio.comn

Personal consultation

855-892-6870

Vistas at Skytt Mesa

Meadowlark Inn - A Wine Country Retreat

We are grateful for all our wonderful guests
 and your continued patronage! 
 
As a small token of our appreciation we are offering any spa treatment 
at 20% off for July, August and September. 

(Advance reservations are necessary. Please mention this offer at time of reservation)

2644 Mission Drive Solvang
805-688-4631
stay@solvanginns.com
Website - meadowlarkinnsolvang.com

Green Business Seminars

GREEN BUSINESS MIXER

jULY 21, 2016

5:30 - 7 PM

M. Special Brewing Co.

6860 Cortona Drive

Building C

Goleta

Food and non-alcoholic beverages provided

Beer available for purchase

A chance to connect and engage with fellow and future green businesses

staff and members of the program and our community leaders

The next certification period for Green Buisness is

July 20 - 3-5 pm at the Cumash Employee Resource Center

585 McMurray Road, Buellton

July 21 - 3-5 pm at CMC Rescue

6740 Cortona in Goleta

Here's is a link as well:

http://www.greenbizsbc.org/workship-and-webinar-dates-for-summerfall-2016/

For any questions, call Frances Gilliland, Program Director

805-729-3472

Movie in the Vineyard Nights

DEMETRIA invites you to join in on the evening under the stars "Movie in the Vineyard" nights. Tickets are $175 per couple and include a bottle of wine, all you can eat from the menu provided, popcorn and candy! Wine and hors d'oeuvres upon arrival!

Only 80 seats available for each movie

6:30 - 10:30 pm

Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs

Saturday, July 23rd - A Heavenly Vintage

Call 686-2345 or demetriaestate.com for additional information

Tai Chi Class

Please see the link below that will advertise Solvang and a Tai Chi class function encouraging overnight stays here in the Valley. Don Fiore is amazing. He donates much of his time to well being and makes a donation to the church for all the people that attend his class. He is also working at the AVS and also the hospital with tai chi and well being.

>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5MJu1-XrMs

Public Service Announcements

LIBRARY INFORMATION

Monday, July 18 - 11 am - Buellton Library

Ukelele Jim's Jumpin' Flea Circus!!

Children's songs and more!

Wednesday, July 20 - 6 pm - Solvang Library

Musician Nathalia

From Rock to Cumbia, Jazz to Raggaeton music that will bring

your dancing feet to this interactive family concert!

ONGOING!!!

Preschool Storytime - Buellton Library - Mondays 11 am

Wiggly Storytime - Solvang Library - Wednesdays 10:30 am

Drop-In Crafts for School age and Teens

Buellton Library - Wednesdays 3-5 pm

Solvang Library - Thursdays 3-5 pm

Summer reading programs at all Libraries June 6 - August 6!

All events are free to the public!

Solvang Festival Theater

Sunday, July 31, 2016

JAZZ & Beyond

Brother Yusef

Gates open at 2:30 pm - Music at 3 pm

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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

7:30 pm

AN EVENING WITH CLINT BLACK

Tickets go on sale online June 29, 2016

solvangfestivaltheater.org

Wheels 'n Windmills Car Show

"Classic" car show in Downtown Solvang

August 27, 2016

2016 Danish Days!

September 16 - 18!

2016 BUSINESS EXPO

The Solvang Chamber of Commerce will hold the 2016 Business Expo on September 27, 2016 at the Hotel Corque Ballroom!

Note the new venue!

Reserve your booth space now.

Sponsorships are still being accepted.

For additional information call Tracy Beard, Executive Director at the Solvang Chamber of Commerce at 688-0701.

Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival

Santa Barbara County Vintner's

Celebration of Harvest

October 7, 2016

UNITED WAY

The United Way of Northern Santa Barbara County is proud to announce The Mayors' Ball 10 Year Anniversary on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at the Santa Maria Country Club. Please visit their webpage at www.themayorsball.com for ticket information or call 922-0329, ext. 115. Support this organization that gives so much back to the community!

Central Coast Sustainability Summit

SAVE THE DATE!!!

The Central Coast Sustainability Summit will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at UCSB. All are invited to attend and if you have questions, please contact Jewel Snavely at 893-8367 or jewel.snavely@vcadmin.uycsb.edu

Solvang Julefest

Thoughout December, 2016

Village streets are decked with thousands of twinkle lights and more than 150 boutique and specialty shops host open houses and special celebrations throughout the season. On Friday, December 2, the tree-lighting ceremony starts at 5:30 pm with dance performances and musical entertainment in Solvang Park. Julefest Parade is Saturday, December 3 at 11 am. Shop, Mingle and Jingle specials at retailers are offered December 3-4 & 10-11. The outdoor, live, free Nativity Pageant is December 10. The taste-tempting Julefest Holiday Wine & Beer Walk is December 10-11. The annual Christmas Tree Burn is January 6, 2017.

Water Wise Words

Storm Water

Tip of the Month

Do not hose down hard surfaces such as driveways and sidewalks. Sweeping up residual sediment, leaves and landscaping waste and place within green waste bins to prevent them from being in contact with rain or irrigation water where it can be carried away to the river and/or into a nearby creek.

Water Conservation

Tip of the Month

For areas around trees and shrubs, be sure to have 3-4 inches of mulch in place to reduce evaporation and build healthy soil. Mulch is readily available throughout the County and available for free pickup or affordable delivery.

For additional information on Stormwater Management Programs in your city,

please contact the following:

City of Buellton: www.CityofBuellton.com Engineering Department at (805)697-1409

or swmp@cityofbuellton.com

City of Solvang: www.CityofSolvang.com Public Works Department at (805)688-5575

or stormwater@cityofsolvang.com

TAKE A TRIP TO ANTARCTICA

The Solvang Chamber of Commerce

presents

Antarctica

with Optional 3-Night lguazu Falls Exploration Post Tour Extension

18 Days - 42 Meals

Highlights: Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park,

12-Night Cruise aboard MS Fram, The Drake Passage, Half Moon Island, Deception Island, Antarctic Sound, Port Lockroy, Tango Dinner Show

Collette Experiences:

Discover multitudes of curious Antarctic wildlife including seals, whales,

albatross and penguins.

Cruise in to small harbors and islands in PolarCirkel excursion boats for

indepth discoveries and personal adventures.

Walk the shores of Roca Lake once home to the extinct Yamana people.

Must-See Inclusions:

Visit a forme rBritish base,hosting cormorants and surrounded by glaciers.

Enjoy a Portefios tour of Buenos Aires,the"Paris of SouthAmerica."

Embark upon a thrilling passage through Errera Channel amid dramatic icebergs.

Culinary Inclusions:

Enjoy a dinner featuring Argentine cuisine and a tango performance!

For more information, contact Linda Johansen lindyjo2003@yahoo.com

Advertising on Constant Contact

The Solvang Chamber of Commerce is happy to provide Chamber members advertising space on Constant Contact at no charge. It is one of the best ways to promote businesses and assist them in marketing their business.

Effective August 1, 2016, if you are not a Solvang Chamber of Commerce member, there will be a $20 charge to advertise on Constant Contact. If you have any questions, please call the chamber at 688-0701 and speak with Tracy Beard, Executive Director.