May 19, 2012

Join us for Annual Teacher Awards and a Good time at Rally for Education, Friday, May 18
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For twenty-nine years,  the Napa Valley Education Foundation and the Napa Sunrise Rotary Club have invited our community to help  celebrate  teachers.  We briefly hand out awards and spend most…

Teacher Awards and a Good time at Rally for Education, Friday, May 18
Ashley Rhodes-Couter, Motivational Speaker, May 18th and 19th, On Growing Up in Foster Care, FREE
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Three Little Words, is an honest, forgiving, thankful memoir of growing up in foster homes and eventually finding nurturing adoptive parents.  This author will share her book on May 18th. …

Ashley Rhodes-Couter, Motivational Speaker, May 18th and 19th, On Growing Up in Foster Car…
Yountville Town Wide Garage Sale May 12 and Town Wide Clean-Up May 18
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Determined scavenger hunters return for more bounty in Yountville when a range of items not sold at the garage sales last weekend are left on the curb this weekend.  As…

Yountville’s Annual Town Wide Clean Up Day, May 19
Come Run With Girls on the Run, May 19th
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 Be a Superstar & do something healthy for yourself & your family while supporting Girls on the Run Napa Valley! Run, walk, skip or cartwheel your way to the finish…

Come Run With Girls on the Run, May 19th
Giftedness and Preschool, A Presentation by Dr. Dan Peters, May 30th
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Giftedness in children ages 2‐5 years may be suspected  due to advanced speech, unusual ideas, and intense curiosity even as early academic skills may not necessarily be present. Meanwhile some gifted children exhibit behaviors that concern their parents…

Giftedness and Preschool, A Presentation by Dr. Dan Peters, May 30th, FREE
Napa Valley Community Awards Celebrating Community, May 24
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Your Community Awards Winners have been chosen! Join us in honoring these community heroes on Thursday, May 24, 2012, 11:00am -12:30pm at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa.  Tickets…

Napa Valley Community Awards Celebrating Community, May 24
Family Film Festival of the Napa Valley and Student Film Contests – Register by May 6
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Enjoy three free film-making workshops with Pixar,  three free films at Cameo Cinema , and a free Teen Night Film (Dark Shadows) and Teen You Tube contest.  Also buy your…

Family Film Festival of the Napa Valley,  May 25-28 in St. Helena, FREE
Napa Young Writers Festival, June 2nd at Copia, FREE
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Student Book Signings , Published Authors, Writing Workshops,  And More…

We hope you’ll join us for the 1st  Annual Napa Young Writers Festival to celebrate our new authors! These kids have…

Napa Young Writers Festival, June 2nd at Copia, FREE
Angwin's Pacific Union College (PUC) Offers Free Concerts, May 19 – June 3
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Enjoy choral and instrumental concerts in Angwin and support PUC college students.  The annual Golden State Choral competition for high schools will be at PUC on May 22nd.  Napa High…

Angwin’s Pacific Union College (PUC) Offers Free Concerts, May 19 – June 3
Grad Night (and Grad Day) Volunteers Needed
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Napa Valley Can Do shares:  volunteers are needed for upcoming events. Help for Girls on the Run and Habitat for Humanity also need volunteers for special events see below.  Volunteers…

Volunteers Needed at Grad Night, Grad Day, the Wine Auction, the Food Bank – and more.
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Teacher Awards and a Good time at Rally for Education, Friday, May 18

For twenty-nine years,  the Napa Valley Education Foundation and the Napa Sunrise Rotary Club have invited our community to help  celebrate  teachers.  We briefly hand out awards and spend most of … [Read More...]

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Make a Splash Water Safety Day at Synergy in Napa, May 19 FREE

  Help us lower the chances of accidental drowning by attending this very important (and fun) water safety event.  Bring your swim suit.  Together we can make Napa County a safer community. … [Read More...]

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Uncensored Women’s Exhibit by Local Woman Artists, May 18th FREE

There is a never ending list of women's rights issues taking place around the globe. Through this exhibit, we are attempting to educate the public on a common thread in all of these issues. … [Read More...]

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Ashley Rhodes-Couter, Motivational Speaker, May 18th and 19th, On Growing Up in Foster Care, FREE

  Three Little Words, is an honest, forgiving, thankful memoir of growing up in foster homes and eventually finding nurturing adoptive parents.  This author will share her book on May 18th.  … [Read More...]

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Yountville’s Annual Town Wide Clean Up Day, May 19

Determined scavenger hunters return for more bounty in Yountville when a range of items not sold at the garage sales last weekend are left on the curb this weekend.  As the saying goes "one man's … [Read More...]

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Angwin Flea Market, Festival and Car Show, May 20th, FREE

Join our community festival and enjoy a day of food, live music and great fun. Do some Spring cleaning and bring your treasures to the Flea Market. While you're here, enjoy a corn dog, check out … [Read More...]

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Come Run With Girls on the Run, May 19th

 Be a Superstar & do something healthy for yourself & your family while supporting Girls on the Run Napa Valley! Run, walk, skip or cartwheel your way to the finish line!  Girls on the Run … [Read More...]

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Napa Valley Writers Club First Meeting, Saturday, May 19th

Calling all poets, journalists, essayists, technical writers, creators of genre and literary fiction, as well as editors, booksellers, and photojournalists to participate in the development of a new … [Read More...]

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Napa-Solano Home & Garden Show May 18-20th at the Napa Valley Expo

  You'll find hundreds of leading professionals to assist you in creating the "Home of Your Dreams." It's all here – over 500 exhibits featuring the latest ideas and technology in home … [Read More...]

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Giftedness and Preschool, A Presentation by Dr. Dan Peters, May 30th, FREE

  Giftedness in children ages 2‐5 years may be suspected  due to advanced speech, unusual ideas, and intense curiosity even as early academic skills may not necessarily be present. … [Read More...]

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Napa Valley Community Awards Celebrating Community, May 24

Your Community Awards Winners have been chosen! Join us in honoring these community heroes on Thursday, May 24, 2012, 11:00am -12:30pm at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa.  Tickets are $55 … [Read More...]

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Community Engagement Training, May 30th, FREE

From Napa County Health and Human Services, Public Health Division: please feel free to forward this invitation to others.  Please RSVP to me as soon as possible and no later than May 25th. We … [Read More...]

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Family Film Festival of the Napa Valley, May 25-28 in St. Helena, FREE

Enjoy three free film-making workshops with Pixar,  three free films at Cameo Cinema , and a free Teen Night Film (Dark Shadows) and Teen You Tube contest.  Also buy your tickets for the Young … [Read More...]

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Napa Young Writers Festival, June 2nd at Copia, FREE

Student Book Signings , Published Authors, Writing Workshops,  And More… We hope you’ll join us for the 1st  Annual Napa Young Writers Festival to celebrate our new authors! These kids have … [Read More...]

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Angwin’s Pacific Union College (PUC) Offers Free Concerts, May 19 – June 3

      Enjoy choral and instrumental concerts in Angwin and support PUC college students.  The annual Golden State Choral competition for high schools will be at PUC on May … [Read More...]

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Volunteers Needed at Grad Night, Grad Day, the Wine Auction, the Food Bank – and more.

Napa Valley Can Do shares:  volunteers are needed for upcoming events. Help for Girls on the Run and Habitat for Humanity also need volunteers for special events see below.  Volunteers may still … [Read More...]

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Rethink YOUR DRINK

This summer take the pledge to reduce the sugar-sweetened beverages you drink. Download the pledge card and learn more about how much sugar and calories are in your favorite … [Read More...]

Napa LGBTQ Project

Updates from the Napa LGBTQ Project for Youth and Older Adults

 There are an estimated 11,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) people in Napa County, California--most of whom are closeted due to fear of rejection or for their … [Read More...]

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“Idol” Singing Contest Finals at Silos on May 27th

Rules have changed:   teens who will 15 by December 31, 2012 may also enter this singing contest with adults.  Tryouts are  Thursdays in May (May 3rd, 10th, 17th) in our "Idol" contest.  See also … [Read More...]

Composting in the Garden

Home Composting and Yard Waste Workshops, Next One: May 31, FREE

LEARN to reduce and/or eliminate yardwaste and turn it into rich compost for your garden. DISCOVER the basics of home composting, composting with worms and grasscycling. BECOME familiar with tools, … [Read More...]

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Local Children Will Sing at Olympics – Benefit Concert, May 20th

Help send VOENA, a multicultural children’s choir featuring children and teens from Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and additional California communities to London in July perform at the 2012 Olympics! Read … [Read More...]

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CRC’s Annual Picnic Day for Families, May 24th, FREE

Enjoy Face Painting, Infant Play Area, Water Play, Bubbles, Art Projects, Free snacks and so much more from 10am t0 1:00pm.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. Kennedy Park is located on … [Read More...]

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Chefs Market Starts May 17th! Farmers Market’s In Full Swing in Napa and Solano Counties

Free admission weekly:  The Thursday night Napa Chefs' Market summer season returns May 17 and runs through August 2, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on First Street in Downtown Napa. The Napa Chefs' Market … [Read More...]

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Vintage High School Needs Judges for Senior’s Presentations May 30 and 31

May 30th and May 31st , community members are needed to serve on panels at our high schools on Senior Projects night.  Vintage High still needs a few more volunteers.  Don't miss this opportunity to … [Read More...]

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Speakers, Films, and Events, FREE

We are all affected by mental health issues in one way or another, whether it’s feeling stressed in your personal or professional life, having a family member or friend with mental illness or … [Read More...]

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Creativity Jam, June 10th, at di Rosa in Carneros

Jump in and get creative at this fun-packed event with art stations by Nimbus Arts, live music by Comfort Slacks and hula hooping demos and performances by Sunglow Hoop Dance. Lunch available at … [Read More...]

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Imagine Your Future: Teen Workshop 2035 and student Camp 2035 at Cybermill

Teens take this workshop and then work at Camp 2035, for elementary and middle school students, to awaken the dreamer and create a vision video. Some financial assistance is available for these … [Read More...]

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Explore the beauty of our county on a Napa Land Trust Hike, FREE

Field Trip Program: Connecting People with Land The Land Trust’s Field Trip program allows our members and the greater North Bay community to experience first-hand the importance of permanently … [Read More...]

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NAPA VALLEY PUZZLE CHALLENGE – June 30th

From crosswords to Sudoku to KenKen, millions of people around the world solve puzzles every day. Now you and your family can test your skills and learn from professional puzzle creators and champion … [Read More...]

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Enjoy Car Shows in Napa And Calistoga May 12, FREE

Mother's Day car shows in the Napa Valley - three of them!   I guess car shows aren't  just for  Father's Day anymore - Editor/ Deb.     Fun for all ages!  This … [Read More...]

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Latino Heritage Month Planning Gathering, May 16th – All Are Welcome!

  Join our  fun group and help plan the  first, annual Latino Heritage Month Festival in Napa County,  September 15th - October 15th,  2012.   There are already a number of events … [Read More...]

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Napa Valley Ballet presents Le Cirque de Ballet, June 3rd

Join us for a delightful expression of classical ballet performed around a lively circus theme. We will also be performing Swan Lake's Black Swan piece. Date: Sunday, June 3 2012 Location: Napa … [Read More...]

bike month

May 10 Bike to Work Celebration at Oxbow, FREE

  There will be a Bike to Work Day celebration at Oxbow Public Market  in Napa on May 10th. Oxbow Public Market will offer food from 7-10am  and  a "Bike to Work"  canvas biker bag … [Read More...]

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Reception With Mike Thompson for Students in Congressional Art Contest, May 11, FREE

  More than 100 high school students from throughout California’s 1st Congressional District entered the competition. Winning pieces from all seven counties including Del Norte, Humboldt, … [Read More...]

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Healthy People, Healthy Planet Faire in American Canyon May 12, FREE

Enjoy valuable information on health, recycling, youth and adult fitness, interactive health and fitness demonstrations and activities for children.  The children's activities include a jump castle, … [Read More...]

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Family Fun Days at Napa Valley Museum, May 12, FREE

These events,  held on the second Saturday of every month, give children an opportunity to have fun while also having an exceptional learning experience. Family Fun Day includes family gallery guides … [Read More...]

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Cultural Festival in American Canyon May 5

Proceeds from this annual festival benefit American Canyon High School leadership, mentoring,  healthy choices to live a healthy lifestyle activities of American Canyon High School "Link Crew" … [Read More...]

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“When you change the way you look at a challenging kid, the kid changes” – May 9 , FREE

Parents, teachers, and child-serving professionals  love Charlie's Appelstein's presentations on strength-based approaches with youth. ( Click here watch his November, 2011 presentation to parents … [Read More...]

Latina Women's Conference

Latina Women’s Conference, May 8th, FREE

Space is limited at this annual conference, conducted in Spanish, in the Napa Valley. Registration Form (Spanish.) The conference is open to both professional and non-professional.  This is a … [Read More...]

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Reception for Artist Carol Morgan that the Napa Main Library, May 11, FREE

    An imaginative painter and illustrator, she creates work noted for  their style, texture, vibrant color and energy.  Carol began her art career with a focus on portraying realistic … [Read More...]

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Kaiser Permanente Spring Classes for Kaiser Members and the Public

  Classes address mindfulness and meditation, anxiety, anger, couples communication, stress management and more. Click here to download flyer. Most classes involve fees. … [Read More...]

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Annual Family Fun Night at Phillips Charter School May 4

Games, delicious food, Ballet Folkorico, Music, Raffles at Silent Auction.  Please come experience our wonderful school community and support our educational programs. … [Read More...]

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May Films, Presentation and Photo Exhibit on Tibet, St. Helena Library FREE

  Tibet has maintained ancient cultural and religious practices not only by its remote location as the highest country in the world but also by discouraging foreigners from visiting there. … [Read More...]

Kiva

Fundraiser for Family Who Lost Home in Fire

  On Saturday March 10, 2012 the Branum-Rousseau family lost their home in Napa and their beloved dog, Kiva, to an all consuming fire.  Thankfully they were not at home. There is nothing left of … [Read More...]

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Precious Knowledge Screens at Napa Valley College, May 3nd, FREE

  NVESA invites you to the screening of "Precious Knowledge" with the film's Director, Eren Isabel McGinnis, and a student and teacher from Tucson’s Mexican-American Studies Program will … [Read More...]

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Understanding Emotions, Attitudes, and Behaviors – Parent Workshop, May 3

Frustrated with your child’s emotions, attitudes and behaviors?  Understanding emotion, your own and your child's and their associated attitudes and behaviors is critical to effective … [Read More...]

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The Courage to Remember, May 1-May 30th, FREE

Please join us for the opening reception of "The Courage to Remember: The Holocaust 1933-1945". With nearly 200 original photographs, many never before seen by the general public. This exhibit is on … [Read More...]

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May: Free Classes From the American Cancer Society

      Free classes in in English and Spanish meet regularly to support community members living with Cancer. Shared by Torrey Wall | Lead … [Read More...]

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AFS Recruiting Homes for Foreign Exchange Students

Imagine you could add another member to your family. A person who has lived in another country. A person who speaks another language. A person who sees the world in a different way than you. A person … [Read More...]

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Kick-Off Event for Alfredo Pedroza Campaign at Boys and Girls Club, May 9th, FREE

Meet Alfredo Pedroza, candidate for Napa City Council this free event at 6:30pm.  Learn more about this Alfredo Pedroza through this article in the Napa Valley Register.    Issues Alfredo will … [Read More...]

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Watch Slapdash, a New Show by Local Teens on Napa Valley TV, Channel 28

Slapdash may be viewed "on demand"  on a computer or on Saturdays at 9pm and Thursdays at  5pm on Channel 28.  Click here to view Slapdash "on demand."   Students may also submit videos of their … [Read More...]

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Vegetable Gardening Series, Valley-Wide Gardening Classes, & Composting Classes

There are three series of classes available through several sponsors: 1) The vegetable gardening series in Yountville and Napa, see below (Napa classes sold out.) 2)  UC Master Gardeners of … [Read More...]

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Would you like to schedule a FAMILY FUN RIDE? We Will Help You

We'll ride 10 to 20 miles and return for treats. Families, kids, beginners, and experienced riders are welcome. Get a group together and contact Sandy at 226-9108 or Nancy at 255-7966 to schedule … [Read More...]

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Please join the 2012 Campaign to Sustain the Music for our Children

DONATE NOW at www.nvef.org to Napa Valley Education Foundation's                        Fundraising Campaign to Sustain Music for our Children Music programs for elementary … [Read More...]

Kids Day

Kids Day, Fun for All Ages in Downtown Napa, April 28th, FREE

Come play with us!  Children and parents will be introduced to the wide variety of activities and resources available to families in the Napa Valley -including sports, arts & culture, health … [Read More...]

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Napa Bike Fest, April 28th – Many FREE Activities

Featuring three different bike rides,  a bike swap meet, live music, great food and beverages, bicycling movies and more. "Our primary goal is to bring the community together to celebrate … [Read More...]

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Race for Education April 28th Supports Schools

  We invite you to join us on April 28, 2012 at 9:00 AM for the 2nd Annual 5/10k Fun Run & Walk along the Napa River Trail – the Napafit Run For Education. Runners, walkers, strollers … [Read More...]

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Kidical Mass, Bike Parade for Families, April 28th, FREE

Fun events in Napa and American Canyon. Decorate bikes, enjoy a picnic lunch and pick up information about Safe Routes and 511 School pool before heading out on a group ride. APRIL 28th - at Copia … [Read More...]

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Napa County Autism Symposium, April 28

This is a free event, box lunch provided. Taking Aim at Autism: Setting Your Sights on Making it Better. A community awareness event and resource fair featuring guest speakers Pathways Pediatric … [Read More...]

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All in the Family Rummage Sale to benefit “CRC” April 28th

  New and gently used items for children will be available at bargain prices. Books, bikes, clothes and much more! Click here to view flyer in English Click here to view flyer in … [Read More...]