Los Olivos Farmers Market

Grown in the Santa Ynez Valley Farmer's Market in downtown Los Olivos 8am to 12 pm. Help support the local stores. For more info: 315-1292.

Elverhoj Museum: Out of Africa photography

Elverhoj Museum: Out of Africa photography by Susan Jorgenson. Through Nov 1. Reception 4-7 pm.

Woodworking Class

Woodworking Class - Decorative box making, veneering, inlay, parquetry, traditional wood finishing, 9 am. Edward Jorgensen, Master Cabinetmaker. 686-2070 days.

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk and Junior Ranger Program

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk & Junior Ranger Program:  1-mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail from 10 - 11:30 am every Saturday. (Free with $8 Park admission per vehicle.) Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) from 1 - 2 pm. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn about wildlife, caring for the environment, & earn a badge. ($2 per child.) Both activities meet at the Cachuma Lake Nature Center. 805-688-4515, www.cachuma.com

Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruises

Cachuma Lake Eagle Cruise
Aboard the 45-passenger pontoon boat "Osprey" featuring 2-hour tour with naturalist. Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00am-Noon plus Friday & Saturday 2:00-4:00pm. Meet at the Cachuma Lake Marina 30 minutes before departure. $15/adults $7/kids (12 and under). $8 Park Admission per vehicle. Call to verify schedule and make reservations: (805) 686-5050 weekdays, (805) 686-5055 weekends.
www.cachuma.com

San Lorenzo Seminary

San Lorenzo Seminary - Auctions and a $2,500 Cash Prize Raffle. 4:30 pm., $75 pp. Tickets are $5 each or a book of five for $20. For reservations call 688-5255, for raffle tickets call 686-1391. San Lorenzo Seminary, 1802 Sky Drive in Santa Ynez.

Wilderness Spirit Award & Auction

Wilderness Spirit Award Gala Dinner and Auction to benefit the Wildling Art Museum

The Wildling Art Museum will hold its Wilderness Spirit Award Gala Dinner and Auction on September 12, 5:00-:9:30 pm. Peter Howorth, Founder and Director of the Santa Barbara Marine Mammal Center, will be presented with the Museum's Wilderness Spirit Award. The Award, which includes a bronze plaque on the large stone at the entryway to the Museum, is designed to honor someone whose life work has led to a greater appreciation of America's wilderness.

The evening will begin with a reception (5-6:30 pm) at J. Woeste's garden shop on the corner of Nojoqui St. and Alamo Pintado. Hors d'oeuvres provided by New West Catering and local wines will be served. A three course dinner prepared by New West and a live auction conducted by Jim Fiolek will follow in the courtyard of St. Mark's Episcopal Church across the street.

Lunch and tour of Michael Jackson's beloved Neverland Ranch for 12 guests will be auctioned off. This is just one of a number of special opportunities being auctioned off that evening for the benefit of the Museum.

Tickets for the benefit are $150 per person. For more information call 805-688-1082 or log onto www.wildlingmuseum.org

Reservations for the reception and dinner are due September 8 and can be made online or called in to 805-688-1082.

Live Music and Dessert

Live music and desserts, 7-8:30 pm., Valley Books, 1582 Mission Drive. Join us for an evening of Beats and Treats. 688-7160