- 2nd Annual Napa Young Writers Festival, May 19th, FREE
- 2nd Annual Napa Young Writers Festival, May 19th, FREEPosted 1 day ago
Bestselling Authors ~ Poets and Readings ~ Student Authors ~ Screenwriters ~ Workshops ~ Food and Beverages ~ Family Fun
Join us for the 2nd annual Napa Young Writers Festival on May 19 (11 AM - 3…
- 3rd Annual Race for Education – It's a Party – You're Invited May 19th!
- 3rd Annual Race for Education – It’s a Party – You’re Invited May 19th!Posted 3 days ago
Run at 4pm. Celebrate until 8pm.
All the kids are winners in this 5k/ 1ok for schools.Runners, walkers, strollers and all ages are invited to participate in this fun-filled event which…
- 2013 Science Fair and Family Science Day, May 18th
- 2013 Science Fair and Family Science Day, May 18th, FREEPosted 4 days ago
The Napa County Science Fair is an opportunity to celebrate the creativity of our fifth and sixth grade students in the subject of science and to enjoy hands on science…
- Napa County Libraries Present
- Napa County Libraries Present “Discover & Go”, Free passes for Museums & Cultural Institut…Posted 4 days ago
“Discover and Go”services are available for cardholders of all libraries throughout our county libraries in Calistoga, American Canyon, Yountville, Napa Main Library and also St. Helena Public Library
Reserve and print… - Silos Offers Free Songwriting Classes
- Silos Hosts FREE Songwriting Classes – Next class is May 29Posted 6 days ago
I'm a fan of Silos because they support aspiring musicians and singers, young and old - and because it's affordable. Silos hosts the Napa Chapter of the West Coast…
- Downtown Napa Chef’s Market, FREE
- Downtown Napa Chef’s Market, FREEPosted 7 days ago
Chefs’ Market is a free, weekly outdoor street festival featuring family entertainment, three stages of music, a farmers market, activities for the kids, arts and crafts, beer & wine, and…
- May is Mental Health Month – See The Full Calendar of Events
- May is Mental Health Month – Enjoy Community Events and 10 Tips to Well BeingPosted 7 days ago
This year the focus for Napa County's Mental Health Division during the month of May is the the elimination of stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health. We have planned a full…
- Full Moon Bike Ride, March 7th, From the Shearer Elementary, FREE
- Monthly Full Moon Bike Rides Meet at Shearer Elementary. Next Ride is MAY 24, FREEPosted 8 days ago
This is a bike ride for people who want cruise around town under the full moon all while meeting new people. Come and join the monthly Full Moon Bike Ride!
Full Moon Bike… - 2013 Campaign To Sustain Music in our NVUSD Elementary Schools – Please Donate today
- Please Support Band and Orchestra Programs in Elementary SchoolsPosted 9 days ago
We are on almost halfway to raising the $85,000 needed to sustain band and orchestra programs in elementary schools during the next school year. We appreciate your support.
Debbie Alter-Starr,…
- Health and Safety Classes for Parents Offered by Queen of the Valley – Some are FREE
- Health and Safety Classes for Parents Offered by Queen of the Valley – Some are FREEPosted 10 days ago
See these English and Spanish flyers for: Car Seat Safety Saturdays, Community Health Talks, Mindful Pregnancy, from Partners to Parents, Bootcamps for Dads, Newborn Care and more! Please use these…
- May 172nd Annual Napa Young Writers Festival, M…
- May 163rd Annual Race for Education – It's a Party – You're Invi…
- May 152013 Science Fair and Family Science …
- May 14Napa County Libra…
- May 13Silos Offers Free Songwr…
- May 11Downtown Napa Chef’s…
- May 11May is Mental Health Month – See The Full Calen…
- May 11Full Moon Bike Ride, March 7th, From the Shearer Elem…
- May 102013 Campaign To Sustain Music in our NVUSD Elementary Schools – Please…
- May 9Health and Safety Classes for Parents Offered by Queen of the Valley – …
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2nd Annual Napa Young Writers Festival, May 19th, FREE
Bestselling Authors ~ Poets and Readings ~ Student Authors ~ Screenwriters ~ Workshops ~ Food and Beverages ~ Family Fun Join us for the 2nd annual Napa Young Writers Festival on May 19 (11 … [Read More...]
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Celebrate Prevention Week Resource Fair, 1-4pm
Raffle Prizes · Music · Mexican Folk Dancers · Fun · Activities for Kids · Community Resources National Prevention Week is a SAMHSA-supported annual health observance dedicated to … [Read More...]
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3rd Annual Race for Education – It’s a Party – You’re Invited May 19th!
Run at 4pm. Celebrate until 8pm. All the kids are winners in this 5k/ 1ok for schools. Runners, walkers, strollers and all ages are invited to participate in this fun-filled event … [Read More...]
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2013 Science Fair and Family Science Day, May 18th, FREE
The Napa County Science Fair is an opportunity to celebrate the creativity of our fifth and sixth grade students in the subject of science and to enjoy hands on science activities. Families … [Read More...]
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Selena, May 23rd – Film Spanish at Napa Library, FREE
Selena (en Español) The true story of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, a Texas born tejano singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart topping … [Read More...]
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Napa County Libraries Present “Discover & Go”, Free passes for Museums & Cultural Institutions
“Discover and Go”services are available for cardholders of all libraries throughout our county libraries in Calistoga, American Canyon, Yountville, Napa Main Library and also St. Helena Public … [Read More...]
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Community Reiki Share, Sunday May 19, 2013, FREE
This is our way of offering Reiki to our beloved community. On Sunday May 19th, come yourself and invite your friends to receive Reiki from the hands of sexperienced locally trained Reiki … [Read More...]
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First Annual Napa Valley Strawberry Festival, May 18th, Children $5 or free
For the first time ever Napa Valley will blend the exquisite tastes and charms of Wine Country with local Strawberries and family style fun. The kids will enjoy a bounce house, bungee jumping, … [Read More...]
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Silos Hosts FREE Songwriting Classes – Next class is May 29
I'm a fan of Silos because they support aspiring musicians and singers, young and old - and because it's affordable. Silos hosts the Napa Chapter of the West Coast Songwriters Association, … [Read More...]
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Downtown Napa Chef’s Market, FREE
Chefs’ Market is a free, weekly outdoor street festival featuring family entertainment, three stages of music, a farmers market, activities for the kids, arts and crafts, beer & wine, and more … [Read More...]
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Mr. Napa County and Mr. Solano 2013
The Miss Napa County Scholarship Program will host their first annual Mr. Napa County Pageant, a comical fundraiser event! All proceeds will go toward supporting our scholarship program as well as our … [Read More...]
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May is Mental Health Month – Enjoy Community Events and 10 Tips to Well Being
This year the focus for Napa County's Mental Health Division during the month of May is the the elimination of stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health. We have planned a full … [Read More...]
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Monthly Full Moon Bike Rides Meet at Shearer Elementary. Next Ride is MAY 24, FREE
This is a bike ride for people who want cruise around town under the full moon all while meeting new people. Come and join the monthly Full Moon Bike Ride! Full Moon Bike … [Read More...]
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Free Cell Phone Available to Qualifying Low Income Families
People who receive Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, Medi-Cal and other public assistance or who earn less than $15,000 per year can receive free cellphones and service through a new, federal … [Read More...]
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A Great Opportunity for all Napa County Nonprofits Sign Up Now
Napa Valley CanDo, the grassroots community service group that helps steer needed volunteers your way, is at it again. CanDo's latest project, the Napa Valley Give!Guide, introduces a novel … [Read More...]
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DON’T MISS the NVUSD Parent Survey – Your Voice Matters
Parents in the Napa Valley Unified School District (NVUSD) are invited to complete a survey in English or Spanish about their child's experiences in elementary, middle and/or high school. … [Read More...]
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Please Support Band and Orchestra Programs in Elementary Schools
We are on almost halfway to raising the $85,000 needed to sustain band and orchestra programs in elementary schools during the next school year. We appreciate your support. Debbie … [Read More...]
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DVDs/Videos on Anxiety in Children in English and Spanish, FREE
“Taming the Worry Monster” is a presentation by Dan Peters, Ph.D., a Napa Valley psychologist, about helping children, teens or adults overcome anxiety. Dr. Peters is … [Read More...]
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Health and Safety Classes for Parents Offered by Queen of the Valley – Some are FREE
See these English and Spanish flyers for: Car Seat Safety Saturdays, Community Health Talks, Mindful Pregnancy, from Partners to Parents, Bootcamps for Dads, Newborn Care and more! Please use … [Read More...]
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Meet the 2012 National Teacher of the Year at Special Presentation, May 15
Join a Napa native and 2012 National Teacher of the Year, for an inspiring presentation on "Supercharging the Education Profession by Igniting The Power of One." Teachers, administrators, and … [Read More...]
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California’s Diminishing Resource: Children – Video Clip by the Lucile Packard Foundation
An historic transition is under way in the make-up of California’s children. Rarely have changes been so surprising and significant. After decades of growth, the state faces a protracted decline in … [Read More...]
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The St. Helena Family Center is still offering FREE Tax services! It’s not too late, they can HELP!
Forgot to file your taxes before April 16? You can still file them for free at the St. Helena Family Center. If you made less than $52,000/year call for an appointment and to learn what you need … [Read More...]
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Make a Donation in Memory of Adam Urbanik Lieberstein to Aldea Children and Family Services
The Lieberstein family has asked for donations to Aldea Children and Family Services in memory of their son Adam Urbanik Leiberstein in lieu of flowers. Gary and Patti Lieberstein will … [Read More...]
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Comcast offers internet services for $9.95 a month to low income households with children
If your child receives free or reduced price school lunches, you may qualify for Internet Essentials SM from Comcast. Now you can connect to the Internet at home - for school, work, communicating … [Read More...]
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“Que Pasa Napa” TV & Radio Show is NOW ON YOUTUBE!
Our Spanish programs are online too! So many ways to enjoy Que Pasa Napa: Live, Fridays at 2:00 pm on Napa Valley TV Channel 28 Comcast and Channel 99 U-Verse. We take … [Read More...]
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Documentary “Pink Skies” is about the Empowerment of Women, May 14th ($7)
The film covers an extraordinary event -- 'Jump for the Cause.' Last year, JFTC brought together 181 women from 31 countries to create a World Record All-Women's Skydiving Formation. They also … [Read More...]
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NCOE Parent Workshop: Your Child’s Brain on Media, May 6th – Register Now!
Concerned that too much screen time might be affecting your child? Worried your child spends too much time playing video games? This presentation will address these and other concerns regarding … [Read More...]
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ConnectU Tech Event for Educators on May 11th
Enjoy world-renowned speaker Hall Davidson's lively, interactive keynote presentation and spend an engaging day building your educational technology tool kit. The 3rd Annual ConnectU Tech … [Read More...]
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Family Fun Days at Napa Valley Museum – Make Mother’s Day Quill Cards, May 11th, FREE
Learning Through Art at Noon Family Art Activity at 2pm Free Family Fun Days are a fantastic way to share great family moments and have a little fun, too! The second Saturday of … [Read More...]
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FREE Composting Classes Include Option to Purchase A Composting Bin for $20
Home Composting Workshops will be held in Napa, American Canyon, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga, from mid March through September. Next dates: April 27th, May 11th, June 1st and June … [Read More...]
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Napa Valley Museum Adult Art Class: Accordion Book Making, May 11
Join us for a morning of creative expression as we construct accordion keepsake books. Once assembled, these one-of-a-kind books can be filled with family photographs, collage, and poetry. … [Read More...]
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FREE Monthly Light Up (LED) Hula-Hooping. NEXT DATE: May 17, 2013
The Napa Hoopers LED Hoop Jam takes place each third Friday night in Veterans Memorial Park, 6pm - 8pm during the spring. The Hoopers always have extra hoops to share in child and adult sizes, … [Read More...]
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DON’T MISS – Speaker from “Let’s Erase The Stigma (LETS)” — around mental health for children) – May 3rd FREE
Phillipe Fontilea is the the Founder of LETS - an education foundation & youth-led, school club-based social movement formed to erase shame, fear, and isolation. LETS addresses the stigma … [Read More...]
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Napa High Car Show, May 4th, FREE
Enjoy family fun day which includes a car show, BBQ, Raffle, Cake Walk & Kids Games. Register your car for the event now and/or the day of the event. (Free to attend - food and entertainment … [Read More...]
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Family Fun Night at Phillips School, May 3rd, FREE
Ballet Folklorico Xochiquetzal, Delicious Food, Games, Music, Silent Auction, Kindle Raffle, and lots of FUN! All are welcome Phillips Charter School 1210 Shetler Avenue, Napa, CA … [Read More...]
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Workshops for First Time Homebuyers May Offer Help With Down-payments on May 2 & May 7
In market for a first house? Attending a City-sponsored workshop could help make the home ownership dream come true. The next available workshops will be: A May 2 and May 7 at 6:30 … [Read More...]
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Celebrate CINCO DE MAYO with a family dance, May 3rd – Children are FREE
Practice your Latino moves, have FUN and support St. Helena's hard working parents who organized this great event for families! This event is a fundraiser for the Partner's of Education K-12 … [Read More...]
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Connecting Latino Voices Event, May 4th
Congressman Mike Thompson Is Hosting "Connecting Latino Voices" Inviting the Latino Community to a Reception Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32) Saturday, May 4th 5:00 pm to 7:00 … [Read More...]
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Peer Courts Invite Teens to Participate in Real Court Cases – Next Dates: May 1 and May 2
High School students in Napa and American Canyon are invited to participate as jurors for real juvenile cases. The public is also invited to watch the peer court in action - you will be impressed! … [Read More...]
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This is Screen Free Week! Come to Family Game Night, May 1st, FREE
Community Resources for Children will offer a FREE Family Game Night, 6-7pm on May 1st during this national week to "unplug." Screen Free Week Is That Time Of Year.... when … [Read More...]
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Children’s Art Display at Napa Public Library During April
Throughout the month of April, children, parents and educators are invited to visit the Children's Room of the Napa Main Library to view artwork from Community Resources for Children. The display is … [Read More...]
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Petition to Raise the Rainbow flag over Napa City Hall and support our GLBTQ Family Members and Neighbors – 400+ more signatures needed
Will you please sign and will you please spread the word via email, FB, twitter, or however you can think of creatively? Re-post the link, the pic...forward this email! You … [Read More...]
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March for Comprehensive Immigration Reform in Napa – Sunday, April 28th
Join your community in this annual march organized by Latinos Unidos of Napa and Solano and a coalition of community groups - including Somos Napa! Help advocate for a more functional policy to … [Read More...]
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Donation based, Saturday Yoga Class in Napa – ON HOLD FOR NOW
These classes are not meeting this spring. We will let you know as soon as they are rescheduled. Here's to your Health! These mixed level yoga classes for ages 12 and … [Read More...]
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Videos by Dr. Dan Peters in English and Spanish on Gifted Children, FREE
Free DVDs are available to borrow and the same programs may be viewed "on demand" in English and Spanish about gifted children. Dr. Peter's programs on anxiety in children … [Read More...]
Filed Under: Community News, Education, Newsletter, Uncategorized

REGISTER NOW for Napa Youth Soccer League. Last Walk-In Registration is April 27th
Fall Recreational League Signups are open now! Online registration for the fall 2013 soccer season is now open. Walk-in registration days will be held on April 20, 24 and 27 at New Technology High … [Read More...]
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Charlie Appelstein MSW’s Responding Vs. Reacting to Kids Video, FREE
This humorous and popular program was filmed in the Napa Valley Unified School District Auditorium in front of a live audience of parents and community members. The … [Read More...]
Filed Under: Free, Newsletter

“Care Pack” Drive – Help Foster Kids Spring Forward!
Aldea Children & Family Services is collecting the following items for children and teenagers in foster care: NEW OR GENTLY USED backpacks, pajamas, clothing, and small toys (NO used stuffed … [Read More...]
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National Parks Week and Other Free Entrance Days for California’s Natural Wonders
April 22-26 entrance to a number of our National Parks in California, including nearby, Muir Woods. See additional “fee-free” days throughout 2013 by visiting the links below. Free … [Read More...]
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Register Now for June SAT and ACT tests in Napa
If your student is planning on applying to a 4 year college or university next Fall, they are required to take a college admission exam. For California schools, they can take an SAT (Napa High is … [Read More...]
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Vigil and Resource Fair in Honor of National Crime Victims Week – Wednesday, April 24th
Join us at the Candlelight Vigil & Resource Fair on April 24, 2013 ~ Discover new challenges and solutions for crime victims ~ Learn about the Napa County Victim/Witness Assistance … [Read More...]
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The Golden Armadillo (Bilingual) Puppet Show, April 27th, FREE
Set in old Mexico, “The Golden Armadillo” tells the tale of the Mayor's daughter, who never smiled— that is until she saw the most amazing and hilarious sight! The Napa Main … [Read More...]
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Kids Day, Saturday April 27th in Downtown Napa (FREE)
Are your kids looking for something to do? Come downtown for free family day bringing children's activities and community resources together into one fun event. … [Read More...]
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Kidical Mass Bike Parade for Children and Families April 27th, FREE
Kidical Mass is a fun, safe bike ride for kids and their families to learn about safe cycling. Enjoy a free lunch from Gott's Roadside (call to reserve a free lunch) decorate your bikes, and learn … [Read More...]
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Napa Bike Fest, April 27th – Many FREE Activities
Featuring three different bike rides, a bike swap, live music, great food and beverages, raffles and more. See also the Kidical Mass, free bike parade and lunch for children and families (must RSVP … [Read More...]
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Day of the Child at “Vista 360 Pueblo Vista” Elementary School, April 27th, FREE
Join us for family friendly celebration and fundraiser. Vista 360 Pueblo Vista Elementary now offers a Spanish immersion program in addition to our environmental education magnet theme. Learn … [Read More...]
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Exit through the Gift Shop, Documentary By An Infamous Graffiti Artist April 25th
Film ($7) : Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can be seen on walls from post-hurricane New Orleans to the separation barrier on the Palestinian West Bank. He fiercely … [Read More...]
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Alcohol and Sexual Assault Awareness Month- Next Events April 24th & 25th
April is Alcohol and Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Napa County Office of Education's Prevention Team, Catalyst Coalition and Mariposa, is coordinating many events in the schools … [Read More...]
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Turn in your Unwanted Prescription Drugs, No Questions Asked, April 27th
On April 27th , from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Napa Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will provide an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding our homes of … [Read More...]
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Walk for David on April 27th and Team David Bracelets Support Local Student
David, a 4th grade McPherson Elementary School student, is battling childhood cancer. McPherson Elementary is trying to support the family as much as possible. Show your support of David by joining us … [Read More...]
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