Dreamweavers Theatre opens its 2006 season with "On Golden Pond," heartwarming celebration of the everyday struggles and ultimate triumphs of life, love and family.

From Register Staff

Are you one of those rare individuals who won't be in front of a television Sunday afternoon? The Lincoln Theater has an alternative form of entertainment planned, with an appearance by Michael Martin Murphey, the singing cowboy poet.

The Robert Mondavi Winery's Summer Festivals have been music to the ears of Napa Valley residents and visitors since 1969, but its contribution to life in the valley has always been more than just entertainment. In 2005, the festival raised a record $95,000 to benefit the Napa Valley Symphony and the Napa Valley Unified School District.

The 78th annual Oscar nominations announced Tuesday in Beverly Hills by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are

BEVERLY HILLS -- The cowboy love story "Brokeback Mountain" led the Academy Awards field Tuesday with eight nominations, among them best picture and honors for actor Heath Ledger and director Ang Lee.

Riders in the Sky will perform in "Cowboys In Love" at the Napa Valley Opera House, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Their two-hour performance will begin and end with Riders' performing the best in Western music, from "Woody's Roundup" to "Tumblin' Tumbleweeds" and in between, they'll present "Riders Radio Theatre Š On the Road!"

At Oscar time each year, wine country volunteers team up to host festive local Academy Awards parties designed to raise funds for AIDS awareness, prevention and treatment.

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A VOENA CHRISTMAS -- VOENA, Voices of Eve 'N Angels, is the internationally acclaimed, multi-ethnic children's choir that combines inventive a cappella vocal arrangements with percussion, dance and theatrical elements. A joy for the eyes, ears and heart, and one you won't want to miss. Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. at Copia. $25 general/$22.50 member. Info, 259-1600.

FRESHMEN

Kathy Dennett was searching for an inspired birthday gift when she decided to draw on an idea from her birthplace in Pennsylvania: She painted a variation on a hex sign, those forms of American art popular in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

12th grade - 4.0 and above

The clients at Moving Forward are bringing some warmth to Napans who suffered losses in the New Year's Eve flood.

Valentine's Day means indulging in hearts, flowers and chocolates. But, frankly, you can't do much with paper hearts, flowers wilt and chocolate goes right to the hips. How about pampering your loved one with a special spa trip instead? In most cases, chocolate is included -- although not necessarily eaten.

If the day is cold and clear in Napa, I think -- it's a good day to ski. I can feel the sun on my face; my breath is suspended in the chill morning air -- a glorious day to ski.

6th grade Honor Roll Honors

Education

Walking through a wine shop last week, I was bombarded by signs that listed “numbers” for various wines. These are the scores that some wine critics use in assessing the quality of wines.

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Undaunted by floodwaters that swept through their restaurant twice in less than four years, partners Sean Pramuk and Giovanni Guerrera are once again dispensing tasty Italian fare that has made their business one of downtown Napa's favorite dining destinations.

HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Showing affection can include searching for the perfect sweet treat for your loved one. Although a vow to eat more healthfully is often among our New Year resolutions, the temptations of being given a box of chocolates can wreak havoc on the best of intentions.

Since it's a given by now that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, one that gives everyone the best start, the next subject to consider is the tasty one: what to have for breakfast.

WILTON, Conn. -- Super specials to feed hungry guests may be needed at short notice on a variety of occasions, from national spectaculars to informal parties.

Upvalley restaurants

The winter garden of Napa county can be anything but bleak and forgotten. With a little planning and effort, the winter garden can be a colorful, healthy foundation for a beautiful and bountiful year. The Napa County Master Gardeners have all kinds of ideas for keeping a garden thriving and creating color and interest.

If consumer protection starts at home, then the basic building blocks of remodeling projects ought to include a detailed contract.

We recently attended the International Builders Show presented by the National Association of Home Builders, which gives builders, remodelers, architects and other building industry-associated occupations a peek at the latest in building materials and technology.

As the winter daylight begins to lengthen, and those deciduous trees with the big purplish and white flowers begin to bloom here in Napa, an old question has arisen once again.

Karen Chang, UC Master Gardener

Residents of Napa, Erin Gallagher and James Griffin announce their engagement with plans to marry June 17, 2006, in Ripon.

Bill and Isabel Ellis of Napa celebrated 60 years of marriage on Jan. 21, 2006. A family dinner was held at their daughter and son-in-law's home, honoring the couple, and at the same time, celebrating their granddaughter Jenny's birthday.

Melissa MacDonald of Vallejo and Shane Rhodes of Eugene, Ore., were married Sept. 17, 2005, at Mayacamas Ranch in Calistoga. The couple cycled 45 miles from their home in Vallejo to the wedding site in Calistoga.

Residents of Napa, Tracy T. Cowell and Thomas D. Erskine, M.D., were married Sept. 24, 2005, in an elegant ceremony at the Napa Valley Country Club. The ceremony was blessed by Pastor Marvin Wray of the Napa Seventh-day Adventist Church. The couple and the entire Cowell family would like to again thank Pastor Wray for his blessings and for marrying all three of the Cowell kids.

Queen of the Valley

Carole (Stuebner) and John Motty celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 21, 2006, with a dinner party held at their home with family and friends. The event was hosted by their daughter Linda Motty. Guests were entertained by classic guitarist Mike Klapholz and catering was by Charlene Cannard of Sonoma. The Mottys were married in Napa at the First Presbyterian Church on Jan. 22, 1956. They both graduated from Napa High School, Carole in 1955 and John in 1951. He also graduated from Napa College, attended Sonoma State, Solano College and UC Berkeley, obtaining his teaching credential. The Mottys owned and operated a printing business in San Rafael and then Motty's Olde Colony Press in Napa for nearly 30 years.