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by Eva Van Prooyen Keeping a finger on the pulse of the Santa Ynez Valley: what to eat, where to go, who to meet, and what to drink. Pretty much everything and anything situated between the Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains that could tickle one’s interest.
DESTINATION: LOS PADRES CLASSIC KID CAMP FUN
CIRCLE V RANCH CAMP FOR KIDS re you ready for the summer? Are you ready for the sunshine? It is camp season and Circle V Ranch has announced eight summer camp sessions of six days and five nights of traditional, supervised activities for boys and girls ages 7 to 13; 14 to 17; and a Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) program on their 30-acre facility in the Los Padres National Forest across from Cachuma Lake. Campers enjoy a classic roundup of activities including archery, arts and crafts, hiking, swimming in the pool, learning about nature, reading skills, painting, photography, playing baseball, basketball, table tennis, foosball, soccer, miniature golf and of course, campfires, skits, and singing. There is no television, radio, or Internet; campers stay in wooden cabins or traditional canvas tents, and the three nutritious daily meals served family-style in the dining lodge are not only for food but also for more quintessential camp camaraderie and fellowship. Ray Lopez started as a counselor at Circle V Ranch Camp in1993 and has been camp director since 2008 says, “This year marks 72 years of welcoming campers from throughout Southern California. No child is turned away, since we have camperships to help pay the fees due to generous donors. I just know you’ll want to have your kids or grandkids attend Circle V, and I hope they will keep coming back like I did.”
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Summer Session Dates and Themes Session One: June 27 to July 2, Pirate Week Session Two: July 5-10, Holiday Week Session Three: July 11-16, Space Week Session Four: July 19-24, Talent Show Week Session Five: July 25-30, Carnival Week Session Six: August 2-7, International Week Session Seven: August 9-14, Medieval Week Session Eight: August 15 -20, Adventure Week Last year, the camp hosted more than 1,000 children. The fee for six days and five nights includes lodging, all meals, activities, recreation, and supervised fun is $450 per child. Scholarship (“campership”) requests are now being accepted for 2017 summer season. Founded by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles Council in 1945, Circle V Ranch Camp & Retreat Center is open to people of all beliefs and has been in operation in Santa Ynez Valley since 1990. Cost: $450 per camper – scholarships available Info: call (323) 224-6213 or visit www.circlevranchcamp.org FREE SUMMER NUTRITION CLASSES A quasi-summer camp option for adults comes in the form of free nutrition and diabetes education classes throughout the summer at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Encouraging healthy eating habits for all ages, clinical dietitian Stacey Bailey, MS, RD, CDE, says, “Summertime is a perfect time to practice healthier eating habits, especially with so many colorful, flavorful fresh fruits and vegetables around.” Participants can bring their own lunch to eat during the class. Class Schedule Friday, June 2, from 12 to 1 pm – What is the Ornish Diet? Friday, June 9, from 12 to 1 pm – Healthy Eating on a Budget Friday, June 30, from 12 to 1 pm – Potluck Strategies! Friday, July 7, from 12 to 1 pm – Let’s Talk About Coffee Friday, July 14, from 12 to 1 pm – Alcohol & Your Health Friday, July 21, from 12 to 1 pm – What is “Clean Eating?”
Friday, July 28, from 12 to 1 pm – Let’s Compare Protein Powders Friday, August 4, from 12 to 1 pm – Summer Time Smoothies Friday, August 11, from 12 to 1 pm – Grocery Store Tour Friday, August 18, from 12 to 1 pm – Keys to Weight Loss: What Works & What Doesn’t Friday, August 25, from 12 to 1 pm – Q & A Session: You Ask & The Dietitian Answers Where: Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, 2050 Viborg Road in Solvang Cost: Free and no RSVP required Info: For more information, contact Stacey Bailey directly at (805) 694-2351.
EVA’S TOP FAVES: MY PERSONAL PICKS, BEST BETS, HOT TIPS, SAVE THE DATES, AND THINGS NOT TO MISS!
GOING BATTY AT CACHUMA LAKE dventurers, nature-enthusiasts, and all those in celebration of the webbed winged and echolocation. Do you have a deep affinity for bats? What about a deep fear of them that you think you should overcome? In either case, the “Going Batty” events at the Cachuma Lake Nature Center are here to help. Whatever your reason – recreational, therapeutic, or scholastic, get an up-close and personal look at this creature in its natural habitat. When: All summer long starting Saturday, May 27, through Sunday August 27, at dusk – around 7:45 pm. Where: Cachuma Lake Neal Taylor Nature Center Cost: Free Info: www.clnaturecenter.org
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MEMORIAL DAY AT ZACA pend a warm wine-drenched Memorial Day afternoon at Zaca Mesa with complimentary live music from Sean Wiggins. Known for her guitar and vocals that are reminiscent of Melissa Etheridge and Bonnie Raitt and “hot enough to cook your dinner,” guests are encouraged to bring their friends, pack a picnic, enjoy a bottle of wine and listen to songs from Sean’s latest album, Clothing Optional Fridays. When: Saturday, May 27, from 12 to 4 pm Where: Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards, 6905 Foxen Canyon Road in Los Olivos Cost: free live music – wines and tastings at regular price Info: www.zacamesa.com
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THE 13TH ANNUAL LOS OLIVOS JAZZ & OLIVE FESTIVAL pend the afternoon tasting wine from 30 local wineries alongside 30 different olive-themed dishes prepared by Valley chefs, and sampling olive products by vendors while listening to live jazz by the Los Angeles Jazz “A-Team” musicians: Rich Ruttenberg, Bob Sheppard, Alex Boneham, Larry Koonse, and Mark Ferber, along with Grammy nominee vocalist Denise Donatelli. The Jazz and Olive Festival is presented by the Los Olivos Rotary Club, and all funds generated from the event are used for charitable projects supported in part by the Rotary Club. This year, the event will be limited to 650 olive lovers. When: Saturday, June 3, from 1 to 4 pm Where: Lavinia Campbell Park in downtown Los Olivos Cost: $65 per person Info: Call (805) 325-9280 for check or credit card orders, order online at jazzandolivefestival.org, or purchase tickets at The Book Loft in Solvang and at the Corner House Coffee in Los Olivos.
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PLEIN AIR PINOT Spend Memorial Day weekend painting in the vineyards at Lincourt winery. Known for small-lot bottlings of pinot noir and chardonnay bearing the names of women who have influenced and shaped owner Bill Foley’s life – including his wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt – this boutique winery invites you to grab a glass, a brush, and enjoy a stress-free vineyard environment to inspire your creative palette or palate. No previous painting experience necessary; a trained artist will walk you through the entire painting process step-by-sip. When: Sunday, May 28, and/or Monday, May 29, from 10:30 am to 1 pm Where: Lincourt Vineyard, 1711 Alamo Pintado Road in Solvang Cost: $65 per painter – includes a full tasting of Lincourt wines and all supplies Info: GypsyStudiosArt.com/events/ for more information