š± How a tourism app pushed Solvang to rewrite its ethics rules
Solvang, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Solvang! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a tourism app pushed Solvang to rewrite its ethics rules
- How Solvang seniors can tap free rides and support on June 30
- How Solvang helped power a countywide biking boom this spring
Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Santa Barbara! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Fog, then sun, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Beautiful California town known as āDanish capital of America' tears itself apart over controversial project (nypost.com) ā Solvangās mayorās privately owned āSolvang Passportā tourism app has sparked an intense ethics debate, prompting the City Council to pass stricter disclosure and enforcement rules. With tourism driving millions in local tax revenue, officials and business owners are weighing whether the appās benefits outweigh concerns about conflicts of interest at City Hall. 
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2. Community Partners in Caring to speak at Solvang Senior Center (syvnews.com) ā Solvang seniors and caregivers can learn about free volunteer services at a June 30 presentation at the Solvang Senior Center on Mission Drive. Community Partners in Caring will explain transportation, errand help, friendly visits, and how locals can volunteer to support older adults across the Santa Ynez Valley. Ā Ā Ā
3. New Cuyama Local Takes Home the Santa Barbara E-Bikery Grand Prize at 17th Annual CycleMAYnia (independent.com) ā Solvang shows up as both a sponsoring city and home to the Solvang Chamber of Commerce in this yearās countywide CycleMAYnia bike celebration. A New Cuyama teen won the grand-prize eābike, while events across Santa Barbara Countyābacked by Solvang and neighboring citiesāencouraged new riders, cut emissions, and promoted yearāround bike commuting resources locals can still tap into. Ā Ā Ā
4. Parade, Festival to Put āPride in Action' Saturday in Solvang (noozhawk.com) ā Solvang residents can join the fifth annual SYV Pride Parade downtown this Saturday at 11 a.m., followed by a family-friendly festival in and around Solvang Park. Expect kidsā activities, live music, vendors, and a beer and wine garden, plus information on additional Pride events planned across Santa Barbara County later this summer. Ā Ā Ā
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Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Santa Barbara! ā
Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara
7:30 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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PCPA: Come From Away ā
PCPA, 420 2nd St, Solvang
8:00 pm -
Live Music By kelly Fitzgerald ā
Kaena at The Ranch, 800 E Hwy 246, Solvang
12:30 pm -
Come From Away ā
Solvang Theaterfest, 420 2nd St, Solvang
8:00 pm -
Lily Vakili (duo) with special guest Arwen... ā
Lost Chord Guitars, 1576 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang
8:00 pm -
We Gather at Kaena Winery ā
Kaena at The Ranch, 800 E Hwy 246, Solvang
11:00 am -
Live music with Petty Party in Solvang ā
Solvang Theaterfest, 420 2nd St, Solvang
3:00 pm -
PCPA: Come From Away ā
PCPA, 420 2nd St, Solvang
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Garden Club at Solvang Library ā
Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr, Solvang
1:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Saturday June 20
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TD Lind and The Aviators ā
Rideau Vineyard, 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang
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SYV Pride Prom June 12th ā
The Tavern at Zaca Creek, 1297 Jonata Park Rd, Buellton
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Wiggly Storytime at the Buellton Library ā
Buellton Library, 202 Dairyland Rd, Buellton
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Four Brothers Wine Company ā
Four Brothers Wine Co., 2935 Grand Ave, Los Olivos
5:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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- Good news for after hours vet care until 8:00 pm Monday-Fri!
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- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for (8333) Solvang: Assistant Manager and Shift Runners in Solvang. Apply here.
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