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🌱 How Solvang readers can win prizes in this winter’s library challenge

Hey there, Solvang! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Solvang readers can win prizes in this winter’s library challenge

Also on today's calendar: John Lyle Live @ McClain's in Solvang!.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Solvang? Post it to Solvang photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 42.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries Offer Cozy Winter Reading Program (noozhawk.com) — Solvang readers can join the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries’ Winter Reading Program running Dec. 20 through Jan. 31, with branch-specific prize drawings that include Solvang Library. Participants of all ages can track books online via Beanstack or on paper, earn weekly prize entries, and pick up BINGO activity cards to keep winter reading fun and engaging.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We Hope to see you this Saturday, 12/20/25 at Lost Chord Guitars in Solvang for this special show!
    Tickets at the door, or here for pre sale: https://www.lostchordguitars.com/shows/arwen-lewis-jason-achilles Technically, Arwen Lewis inhabits our… (Nextdoor Pine Street)
  • Santa Ynez Valley Union High posted a job opening for Long Term Substitute Agriculture Teacher in Solvang. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Goleta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Solvang here.

🗞 Nearby News

Santa Ynez

  • Chumash Charity Golf Classic Brings in $135,000 for Three Nonprofits (noozhawk.com)
  • Mark your calendars: Weekly sports schedule for Dec. 15-21 (syvnews.com)
  • Lompoc Teen Center Benefit a Night of Music, Food and a Live Auction (noozhawk.com)

Buellton

  • Wingstop Expands in Santa Barbara With New Location (edhat.com)

Goleta

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Solvang

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.