February 23, 2012

2012 Vocational Scholarship Available
Posted 16 hours ago

A Voice Found, Inc. (AVF), a nonprofit career counseling and scholarship service, is pleased to announce its 2012 scholarship opportunities for local students pursuing vocational career education and training, according…

2012 Vocational Scholarships Available From A Voice Found
Hey – We're Starting Early – Planning for Dia de Los Muertos, February 28th
Posted 6 days ago

Hey- we're starting our planning early this year ---

Please join Supervisor Brad Wagenknecht and your fellow community members for a planning meeting for Día de los Muertos events in fall,…

Planning Meeting for Dia de Los Muertos, February 28th At Napa Valley Museum
Sports Capsule – Sports Sign-Ups this Week for Adults and Youth
Posted 6 days ago

 

Napa Valley Register SPORTS CAPSULE information for February 14th and February 15th is listed below.  Every week several columns are offered, each with different sports updates.  Here are the items…

Sports Capsule – Sports Sign-Ups, Special Sports Events for Adults and Youth
Computer and Ipad Trainings At St. Helena Library
Posted 6 days ago

Free Computer & iPad Training Computer instruction is available for both Mac and PC users. Sign up for an hour of
one-on-one instruction. All levels of instruction available. Or join an…

Computer and Ipad Trainings At St. Helena Library, FREE
Karen Cries on the Bus, film from Columbia, February 22nd, FREE
Posted 7 days ago

Official selection of two international film festivals:

Karen has left her slimy but successful husband after 10 years of marriage. Things begin to look up as she takes her first steps…

Karen Cries on the Bus, film from Columbia,  February 22nd, FREE
By tickets now for Hairspray, February 23rd – March 3rd – - Will Sell Out!
Posted 7 days ago

Vintage High School presents
Broadway’s Big Fat Musical Comedy Hit!
10 Spectacular Evening & Matinee Performances!

Thurs., Feb. 23  @  7 pm           Tues.,   Feb. 28  @  6 pm
Fri.,      Feb. 24  @  7…

By tickets now for Hairspray, February 23rd – March 3rd – - Will Sell Out!
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Voena, area students are the Opening Act! Buy Tickets!
Posted 7 days ago

Ladysmith Black Mambazo has married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music, more.  

The opening act,…

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Voena, area students are the Opening Act!
Study in Spain: June 2012!
Posted 7 days ago

Join our 3-week Immersion Spanish learning for beginners through advanced Spanish students (including heritage speakers) in Salamanca, Spain, June 9th-30th.  Community members and college students are all welcome.
Click here for…

Study in Spain with Napa Valley College: Book Your Reservation Now
Fruit Tree Care and Maintanance Class, February 4, $5
Posted 8 days ago

UC Master Gardners of Napa County
2012 Vegetable Gardening Class Series
(Registration for the Napa series has closed - there are still spaces in the Yountville classes)
Spring/Summer at
Yountville Community Center - 6:00…

Vegetable Gardening series in Yountville and Napa & More Gardening Classes
Bilingual, Cash for College Workshops January through February, FREE
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At the Napa Valley College event  on February 25th we will have the VITA-Low Income Tax Assistance Program providing FREE filling of both State & Federal 2011 tax forms.  Students…

CASH FOR COLLEGE Workshop February 25th FREE
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2012 Vocational Scholarships Available From A Voice Found

A Voice Found, Inc. (AVF), a nonprofit career counseling and scholarship service, is pleased to announce its 2012 scholarship opportunities for local students pursuing vocational career education and … [Read More...]

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February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

Did you know that 1 in 10 high school students has been hit, slapped, or physically hurt purposefully by a boyfriend or girlfriend? Did you know that digital abuse and “sexting” is becoming a … [Read More...]

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Senior Helpers Job Faire, Hiring Personal Caregivers on February 28th

Senior Helpers will be at Workforce Napa, 650 Imperial Way, Ste. 101 in room 103 on Tuesday, February 28th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to conduct a job fair.  They are looking to hire personal … [Read More...]

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FREE Dr. Suess Literacy Night March 14th, Volunteer, Save the Date!

  Story time, art, science, activities and more.  FREE!   Donations of $5 per family appreciated but not required.  Please sign up to attend.  Don't forget to bring your camera! … [Read More...]

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SOMOS CALISTOGA, the Video!!!

Enjoy this six minute video by Calistoga High School students posted on the Calistoga Family Center website, and described below.  This video is not connected to Somos Napa - the name is a … [Read More...]

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Planning Meeting for Dia de Los Muertos, February 28th At Napa Valley Museum

Hey- we're starting our planning early this year --- Please join Supervisor Brad Wagenknecht and your fellow community members for a planning meeting for Día de los Muertos events in fall, 2012.  … [Read More...]

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From Napa Bike: Please Write Congress – Public Support For Bike Trails Is Making Impacts

UPDATE:  The House just announced that their bill will be broken into smaller pieces... an implicit acknowledgement that support for the bill is faltering after a groundswell of … [Read More...]

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Sports Capsule – Sports Sign-Ups, Special Sports Events for Adults and Youth

  Napa Valley Register SPORTS CAPSULE information for February 14th and February 15th is listed below.  Every week several columns are offered, each with different sports updates.  Here are … [Read More...]

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Computer and Ipad Trainings At St. Helena Library, FREE

Free Computer & iPad Training Computer instruction is available for both Mac and PC users. Sign up for an hour of one-on-one instruction. All levels of instruction available. Or join an iPad … [Read More...]

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February 23rd: The Stevens Sisters Barbershop Quartet, February, 23rd, FREE

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Enjoy a performance of music from the ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s, as the Stevens Sisters showcase their tight harmonic style by singing your favorite oldies but goodies. The … [Read More...]

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Karen Cries on the Bus, film from Columbia, February 22nd, FREE

Official selection of two international film festivals: Karen has left her slimy but successful husband after 10 years of marriage. Things begin to look up as she takes her first steps toward … [Read More...]

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By tickets now for Hairspray, February 23rd – March 3rd – - Will Sell Out!

Vintage High School presents Broadway’s Big Fat Musical Comedy Hit! 10 Spectacular Evening & Matinee Performances! Thurs., Feb. 23  @  7 pm           Tues.,   Feb. 28  @  6 … [Read More...]

Ladysmith

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Voena, area students are the Opening Act!

Ladysmith Black Mambazo has married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music, more.   The … [Read More...]

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Study in Spain with Napa Valley College: Book Your Reservation Now

Join our 3-week Immersion Spanish learning for beginners through advanced Spanish students (including heritage speakers) in Salamanca, Spain, June 9th-30th.  Community members and college students … [Read More...]

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Petition to Remove a Pesticide Used On Strawberries From Use in California

Napa Valley resident and parent,  Beatrice  Tao, beatrice@ityu.com, shared the links, letter and  petition below and to inform community members about easy ways to speak up for safe produce in … [Read More...]

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Conscious Eating Conference February 18th at UC Berkeley, 10$

  See also upcoming free speakers hosted by Compassionate Living Outreach of Sonoma County. Kathy Freston, Michael Gregor and Melanie Joy are speaking on Somona 18th in Santa Rosa.  … [Read More...]

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Looking at You Looking at Me through February 18, FREE or Donation of $5

This exhibition at di Rosa Gatehouse Gallery in Carneros asks visitors to reconsider the relationship between viewing and being viewed. Looking at You Looking at Me features photography, video, … [Read More...]

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Vegetable Gardening series in Yountville and Napa & More Gardening Classes

UC Master Gardners of Napa County 2012 Vegetable Gardening Class Series (Registration for the Napa series has closed - there are still spaces in the Yountville classes) Spring/Summer at Yountville … [Read More...]

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Parent Information Night: Napa Valley Nursery School, February 23

Meet the school director Mz. Lori, tour the school, get information on enrollment and schedule a visit for your child.  Click the  link -   NVNS info night - to download a flyer for … [Read More...]

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CASH FOR COLLEGE Workshop February 25th FREE

                At the Napa Valley College event  on February 25th we will have the VITA-Low Income Tax Assistance Program providing … [Read More...]

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Bullying and Cyberbullying, February 22 and 29th

Is your child a victim of bullying or cyberbullying? How can you tell? What can parents do to help protect their children? Is your child a bully? How do you know? Does it matter? The American … [Read More...]

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First Christian Scholarship & Prospective Family Open House, March 5

First Christian School would like to invite you to  meet our administration & teachers, tour the campus and learn more about our outstanding Preschool, Elementary & Middle School programs at … [Read More...]

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County commissions and councils seek members to address youth and teen needs

Applicants are sought for Napa County Gang and Youth Violence Commission ( more ) and the  Napa County Child Care Planning Council (more.  ) Click the links to learn more details about these groups … [Read More...]

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“Best Friends/Worst Enemies– the Social Lives of Children,” February 27th

The Presentation School in Sonoma is hosting Dr Michael Thompson, the author of Raising Cain, on Monday, February 27th at 6:30pm. Dr Thompson will be speaking to his book, "Best Friends/Worst Enemies: … [Read More...]

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Karen Loeffler, Speaker on Autism at ParentsCAN Parent Celebration, February 28, FREE

  ParentsCAN is pleased to be joined by Karen Loeffler, a parent and a leader in the field of behavior therapy for children with Autism. Karen will speak about her personal journey, first as a … [Read More...]

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Upcoming Volunteer Training and Gaming Tournament for Teens in the Napa Library

  See special programs in February and March for teens at the Napa Main Library as well as ongoing teen programs below: TEEN VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - February 29th , 4-5pm. If you are a … [Read More...]

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Come on In – Napa City-County Library’s New Study Center Is Open

The Study Center is a FREE, supervised space where children and teens can work on their homework. The Study Center will begin service on Tuesday, February 14.  It will be open Tuesdays from … [Read More...]

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Nominate a Local Hero for an Award

If you would like to submit a nomination, we encourage you to do so TODAY! The Napa Chamber Foundation and Mechanics Bank Are Proud To Present the 6th Annual Napa Valley Community Awards Celebrating … [Read More...]

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Great Movies on Big Screen at the Napa Library, FREE

  NEXT FILM: EL NORTE Thursday, March 29, 2012 Brother and sister, Enrique and Rosa, flee persecution at home in Guatemala and journey north, through Mexico and on to the United States, with … [Read More...]

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Grief Recovery Program Starting In March

St. Helena Hospital will offer a Grief Recovery Program on Mondays beginning March 5 for 9 weeks. The program, facilitated by Judy Crabb, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, provides a safe place to … [Read More...]

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Mozarts Muses Exhibit at Museum – Second Saturdays are FREE!

Napa Valley Museum’s new exhibition celebrates the glamour, luxury and artistry in the sumptuous fabrics, lavish lace and delicate embroidery of costumes from San Francisco Opera’s recent … [Read More...]

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Light up the night with the Napa Hoopers – LED Hula Hoop Jam February 17, FREE

Join the Napa Hoopers for our first LED Hoop Jam on Friday Feb 17 beginning at 6PM. This jam will be located at Veterans Park in Downtown Napa. All types of LED toys are welcome! The more the … [Read More...]

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Race for Education – Registration is now Open!

  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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Magical Moonshine Theatre Family Program, February 16, FREE

      Come join the Salvador School family and enjoy a puppet show from the Magical Moonshine Theatre, performing “The Armadillo's Rancho.” Check out Salvador's  … [Read More...]

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City of Napa Online, BILINGUAL Survey Asks Residents for Input – through February 14

The City of Napa is conducting a Community Climate survey in advance of the City Council’s annual priorities and goal-setting retreat in mid-February. The web-based survey, which is available in … [Read More...]

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Miss Napa County – Find Out, February 18th, Who Will be the Winner!

This year, Miss Napa County 2012 will be crowned in conjunction with the Miss Solano Scholarship Program and will go on to represent our county at the Miss California Competition in June 2012. The … [Read More...]

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Spring Events at Jelly Belly Visitor Center in Fairfield, California, FREE!

Spring Events at Jelly Belly Visitor Center in Fairfield, California  Most of these events can be combined with free candy factory tours daily, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at One Jelly Belly Lane, … [Read More...]

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Recruitment for Public Art Steering Committee for the City of Napa

The Public Art Steering Committee was created as part of the City of Napa’s Public Art Ordinance which was adopted in April 2010. Applications are now being accepted for appointment to this new … [Read More...]

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FREE Soccer Clothes, Soccer and T Ball Sign Ups and More

Below are sports sign ups and other sports information for adults and youth, featured in the newspaper on January 30th, 2012.  Click the links below to the Napa Valley Register's website to read more … [Read More...]

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Film, Food & Love, Thursdays, February 2-23 in St. Helena

  Each week in February, the Cameo Cinema will feature a film hosted by a Napa Valley celebrity chef. The chefs will introduce a movie that represents their specialty paired with small bites of … [Read More...]

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FAMILY FUN DAYS at Napa Valley Museum – THIS WEEKEND, Free – $5

i … [Read More...]

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CAREGIVER 101 Hands On ~ Hearts Open, February 23, FREE

Who should attend: . Family Caregivers . IHSS . Paid or Volunteer Caregivers . Assisted Living Staff . Anyone who provides care to elderly, disabled or persons with memory impairment Presented … [Read More...]

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Letters needed to Congress a.s.a.p. to support bike trails

    From the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition:  Big policy decisions affecting our nation's transportation future are now under discussion in Washington D.C., and the bill now on the table … [Read More...]

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Bay Area Winter Spare the Air Season Through February 29

The 2011/2012 Winter Spare the Air season runs from November 1 through February 29. Each day by 2 p.m., the Air District will issue an air quality forecast for the next day. If air quality is … [Read More...]

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NCOE Parent Workshop: iPad for Beginners, February 15

Just got an iPad and aren’t sure where to begin? Have an iPad but still feel like you don’t know what you are doing? Thinking of purchasing an iPad but not sure how you will use it? This workshop … [Read More...]

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Teacher Resource Center North Bay Re-Opens February 7

Napa Valley Unified School District and Napa County Office of Education teachers are invited to shop for FREE school supplies next month when Teacher Resource Center of the North Bay re-opens Tuesday, … [Read More...]

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Parenting Classes, Single Parent Groups &Tax Help, in English and Spanish

Exciting News - there is now a Single Parents group in Spanish, with child care, as well as the continuing, popular Single Parents group in English.  Please read the flyers and links below about … [Read More...]

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Flyway Festival, Napa County and Bay Area February 10-12th, FREE

From the Napa - Solano Audubon Society: Celebrate the migration birds and enjoy * Beginning Bird Walks for Families * Self guided walk on new trails  with viewing stations  & expert … [Read More...]

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3rd Annual Laser Extravaganza Tour, February 11

A musical laser light show featuring award winning laser graphics, laser beams and Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, The Doors and The Beatles.  Buy pre-sale tickets now for $16 ; tickets are $20 … [Read More...]

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Open House – Community Health Clinic Ole on the County Campus, February 8, FREE

Tanir Ami, CEO, Community Health Clinic Ole and Randy Snowden, Director, Napa County Health and Human Services Agency cordially invite you to an Open House at the new   Community Health Clinic … [Read More...]

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A Six-Year Old’s Remarkable Story in Honor of Black History Month, February 9, FREE

  The Literacy Center will be screening Ruby Bridges on February 9, 2012, at the Napa Main Library’s Community Meeting Room from 6:30-8:00 p.m. This is a family film; all ages are welcome.  … [Read More...]

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“A Glass of Cabaret”

Lucky Penny Productions  presents “A Glass of Cabaret” March 9 and March 10 at 8:00pm at Silo’s, Napa’s Premiere Music Room in the Historic Napa Mill at 530 Main Street in Napa. We're excited … [Read More...]

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Annual Eating Disorder Conference in Sonoma and Marin Counties, Feb 2-4

Some of the top names in the state and the nation on eating disorders and body image  - a number of whom are very inspiring speakers - will at this conference for professionals, people in recovery … [Read More...]

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Come Yo Yo with the Yo Yo Club of Napa, February 12, FREE

No Response Yo Yo Club of Napa (read in Wikipedia what No Response means in the world of Yo Yo's**) Watch this video about the No Response Napa Yo Yo club that appeared with an article  as well in … [Read More...]

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Science Fair Workshop, February 11th, FREE

Napa County Science Fair is open to all 5th and 6th grade students!  Are you ready? New this year!  Science Fair Preparation Workshop Napa Valley Museum  55 Presidents Circle, … [Read More...]

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NVUSD Kindergarten Open Houses and Open Enrollment

Kindergarten and elementary school open enrollment in the Napa Valley Unified School District (NVUSD) for the following 2012-2013 school year will begin on February 1st , 2012.  Open houses at school … [Read More...]

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Volunteer With Somos Napa — We Are Napa

by Aimee Inglis, Community Engagement Program Manager for Cope Family Center Like many communities in California, one of the major divisions in our community lies along Spanish-speaking and … [Read More...]

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Team USA Trainers to Offer Six Weeks of Hi-Quality Basketball Training & Instruction!

This Sunday Jan 29th, training classes begin on Sundays (from Jan. 29) through March 4, with Team USA Trainer Jeremy Russotti's 1% Basketball Club. Napa Valley Basketball Alliance, a non-profit … [Read More...]

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Healthier Living: A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, FREE classes starting

This is an award-winning program developed by Stanford University to help people better manage chronic health conditions to live a happier, healthier life. During six 2.5 hour classes, participants … [Read More...]

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Save the Date: Mozart’s Muses in Arias and Duets, March 10th

Join us at 7:30 pm in the main gallery of Napa Valley Museum. This performance complements Napa Valley Museum's costume exhibition MozART's Muses on loan from San Francisco. An evening of Mozart's … [Read More...]