Education

First Christian School

open house

First Christian School is pleased to announce the addition of a seventh-grade class to the school starting in August 2006. The school is hosting a community open house on Tuesday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All classrooms will be open and children are welcome. The open house will include a presentation by the administrator and an opportunity to meet with teachers. Materials for open enrollment will be available for kindergarten through seventh-grade. If interested parents are not able to attend on this date, personal tours can be arranged by appointment. For more information about the school or enrolling your child, please call 253-7226./Register

Blue Oak School

open house

Interested families are welcome to attend an open house to meet teachers, tour the campus and learn more about the mission and curriculum at Blue Oak School. Students are urged to attend. All open house programs begin at 4:30 p.m. in the classroom with a welcome from Head of School Scott Duyan, at 5 p.m. Thursday, grades 6 through 8, open house is at the Middle School, 1272 Hayes Street./Register

Pueblo Vista

Alternative School tours

Please join us for a school tour on Thursday at 9 a.m. and Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. Parent participation and an enriched curriculum are integral elements of this excellent program. Openings in all K-5 classes for school year 2006-07. Call 310-1914 or 251-9290 or visit www.pueblovistaalternative.org. All tours will begin at the school office at 1600 Barbara Rd. in Napa./Register

Browns Valley Elementary Open House

An open house will be held for parents of Browns Valley Elementary 2006-07 new enrollees, Saturday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the school, 1001 Buhman Ave., Napa. For more information, call 253-3761./Register

Trinity Grammar & Prep open house

At 10 a.m. on Saturday, the K-12 private, independent Catholic School will be holding an open house. Please call 258-9030 to R.S.V.P. or for more information./Register

ParentsCAN offers IEP Workshop

ParentsCAN will present the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Clinic, a small group workshop for parents interested in finding out more about the Special Education Process. For those families whose child is already in Special Education, bring your current Individual Education Plan. The clinic will be held on Feb. 14 at noon.

A more intensive IEP training in Spanish will be held on Feb. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Calistoga.

To register or for more information, please call 253-7444./Register

Parenting classes

"Effective Parenting Techniques" teaches positive discipline techniques, ages and stages, communication skills and consequences. Class runs through March 14 on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Redwood Middle School in room C-2. All classes are free. Call 253-3594 to register for classes./Register

Senior seminar

Napa Valley College Senior Seminar class is held each Friday at the Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson Street in Napa. Admission is free. For information, call 224-3611./Register

High school

open enrollment

Requests for high school open enrollment may be made through Feb. 17. To enroll a student in a school other than the school of residence, parents must complete an open enrollment application at the middle school where the student currently attends. For the 2006-07 school year, there are limited openings at Napa High School and Vintage High School for the ninth-grade. For more information, call 253-3526./Register

Health

Mental health

Do you have friends or loved ones who are facing mental health issues? The Mental Health Family Support Group invites you to join in our next meeting on Monday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., on the campus of the Napa County Health and Human Services Agency at 2344 Old Sonoma Rd., Building H, Room 133. (Enter from the back of the building and ring the bell). The group is free. For more information, please call Harriet Lehman at 253-6192./Register

Napa Valley Adventure Boot Camp for Women

This revolutionary new outdoor fitness program for women includes, weight training, circuit training, short distance running, calisthenics, pilates, yoga, hiking and many more surprises. A fun and motivating alternative to the gym atmosphere.

Camp #1 will be held at Skyline Park, beginning Feb. 13, Monday through Friday for four weeks from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. For more information or to register, visit www.napabootcamp.com or call 225-2490./Register

Blood drive

The Veterans Home of California in Yountville will hold a blood drive sponsored by Blood Centers of the Pacific on Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Grant Hall on the second floor of the Recreation Center. All donors will receive a coupon for a free pint of ice cream. For more information, call 944-4505 or 944-4522./Register

Community Smoking Cessation Project

People who smoke and are ready to stop are urged to call the Community Smoking Cessation Project at 261-6771 now to enroll in one of the eight-session smoking cessation classes. The project is offering the cessation classes, beginning every three weeks at three different locations, including Mondays at Queen of the Valley at 6 p.m., Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at Napa Valley Vintners Community Health Center at 6 p.m. Keep the Quit Support Group is available on Thursdays at Napa Kaiser Permanente at 5:30 p.m. Please call to reserve a space./Register

Cancer support group

St. Helena Hospital's Women's Center sponsors a cancer support group, led by a breast cancer survivor and psychologist, every third Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. at the Women's Center, 1299 Pine St. in St. Helena. For information, call 968-9957./Register

Prostate cancer

support group

Prostate cancer support group meets at Queen of the Valley Hospital on the first Tuesday of the month from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Call James Rubins, 252-4411, ext. 3565 or contact the American Cancer Society at 255-5911, ext. 3./Register

Neuropathy Assn., Northern California

The Northern California Chapter of the Neuropathy Association is establishing a support group in Napa County. Meetings will be held the first Thursday of each month at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call Joan at 224-3212./Register

Diabetes classes

and support

Queen of the Valley will hold the following classes and support groups in February for those with diabetes.

The Friday morning diabetes classes begin at 9 a.m., the Tuesday evening classes begin this week at 6 p.m., and run for 4 weeks. Register for classes at 252-4411, ext. 2391.

Diabetes support group is Wednesday at 6 p.m. Support group for parents of children with diabetes is Thursday at 7 p.m./Register

Free and reduced

price meals

Application forms are being distributed to all households with a letter informing them of the availability of free and reduced price meals for their children. Applications are also at the principal's office in each school. Applications may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials./Register

Volunteer/fundraisers

Napa Valley Museum's Angel Gala fundraiser

The Napa Valley Museum is hosting our annual Angel Gala fundraiser on Saturday at Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery. We are looking for volunteers to help prior to the event and on the day of the event. Duties range from picking up donations to being an auction spotter. For more information, please call Amanda Mason, Volunteer Coordinator, at 944-0500 ext. 112./Register

Tax help

The Napa Senior Center is offering free, volunteer-run tax preparation counseling service for middle and low-income taxpayers and seniors 60 and older. Administered through the American Association of Retired Persons in cooperation with the IRS. Bring your current tax forms, income and expense forms and last year's tax returns.

Tuesday and Fridays through April 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Helena Library, through April 13. For more information, call 255-1800./Register

Faith & Inspiration Project volunteers needed

The Volunteer Center of Napa Valley is looking for volunteers to help the elderly, disabled and chronically ill. You can assist someone in need by picking up medications or other errands, doing light yardwork, minor home repairs or just being a friendly visitor. To volunteer, call the volunteer center at 252-6222./Register

Donate an automobile to Napa Christian school

In 2003, Napa Christian began an auto donation program to assist students with worthy scholarships. These scholarships, combined with a strong work/study program, help reduce the heavy expense of tuition. Donated vehicles can be driven to the campus or, if needed, the school will provide free towing. Napa Christian is a nonprofit school, and donations are tax deductible. For information, call 255-5234./Register

Boys & Girls Club

Car Campaign

Boys & Girls Clubs in California are running car campaigns to help support their programs. If you would like to donate your automobile, they can be contacted at 800-246-0493. No restrictions apply./Register

Clubs/Meetings

Kiwanis Club of American Canyon to hold crab feed

On March 4, the Kiwanis Club of American Canyon will hold its sixth annual crab feed at 100 Benton Way in American Canyon. We are requesting donations for our raffle and auction. Please contact Lorraine LaVoie at 642-5677 to arrange for a time for your donation pick up before Friday. For information about membership, call 252-6947./Register

Garden club

The first meeting of the Evening Garden Club will be held Monday in the Community Meeting Room of the Napa Library at 7 p.m. Contact Joelle Holford at 987-2600 or visit www.CaliforniaGardenClubs.org for more information./Register

Welcome Wagon Club

Kevin Courtney, Register staff writer, will be the speaker at Welcome Wagon Club's meeting Thursday at Uva Trattoria, 1040 Clinton St. A social hour precedes lunch at noon. For more information, call 255-3617 or 944-1654./Register

Napa Valley

Republican Women

The monthly luncheon will be held at Embassy Suites on Thursday at 11 a.m. The topic addressed will be County Measures A and Z and property rights. Mike Rodrigues will be the speaker. All are welcome, but reservations are appreciated. Please call 255-2692 or 255-8127./Register

Napa County

Historical Society

The Napa County Historical Society will host a program at the Napa City-County Library on Feb. 12, 2:15 p.m. Al Edmister, author of "Napa Got Wet" will discuss the floods and bridges of Napa's past. Questions: NCHS 224-1739. Free to the public./Register

Library Commission

to meet

The Napa City-County Library Commission will hold its regular public meeting on Feb. 13 at 4 p.m., in the Yountville Library, 6548 Yount Street, in Yountville. Requests for disability related modifications or accommodations, aids or services may be made to the Library Business Office no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Agenda packets are available beginning five days before the meeting at the Napa Main Library, the American Canyon Library, the Calistoga Library, and the Yountville Library. For further information, please call 253-4242./Register

Bonsai Club

The Club meets the third Monday night of the month at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson Street. A theory and discussion group is held at 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief general meeting and a program presented by a prominent bonsai master. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 255-8822./Register

Tea & Comfort

Hospice of Napa Valley is offering Tea & Comfort, an opportunity for women who have experienced the loss of a loved one to get together in a relaxed environment and meet others who have had similar experiences. This informal group will meet each Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. beginning this week, at the Hospice of Napa Valley office, 414 S. Jefferson St., Napa. For more information, call 258-9080./Register

Business Network International

One business category may join BNI. We meet every Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Riverpoint, 500 Lincoln Ave., Napa. Guests are served breakfast at no charge. Grow your business through over 35 sales associates, with no cost to you as a member. Please Contact Curtis Asby at 291-3202./Register

Book club

The next Book Club at the Napa City-County Library will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Napa Main Library Community Room.

The book pick for February is "Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith and Love," by Dava Sobel. It is the true account of Galileo's scientific discoveries, his struggles with the Catholic Church, and his relationship with his daughter interpreted through letters from her. All are welcome. To sign up, call 253-4235./Register

Napa Valley Quilters Guild

The Napa Valley Quilters Guild meets on the second Saturday each month at 10 a.m. at the Napa Senior Center. The next meeting, this Saturday, will feature a lecture and workshop by Sally Frey. All quilters and quilt lovers are welcome. Call 255-1199 for more information./Register

American

Needlepoint Guild

The Wine Country Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild, meets on the fourth Saturday each month at 10 a.m. at the Napa Senior Center. For information, call 255-1199./Register

Sons in Retirement (SIR)

Sons in Retirement, Branch 80, is a group of retired men that gathers once a month for a luncheon and good fellowship. The membership consists of retired men from the military, construction, government, utilities and all walks of life. For information, call 224-8976./Register

Calling all ukulele players

If you enjoy playing ukulele and would like to meet other players, contact Ro Rasens at 257-7758 after 6 p.m./Register

Other

The Shower

of Stoles project

The Shower of Stoles Project is an extraordinary collection of over 1,000 liturgical stoles from gay and lesbian people who are active in the life and leadership of their faith community in some way. We will be displaying 100 of the stoles that represent 24 denominations in five countries.

You are invited to come see these stoles at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1226 Salvador Ave. from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 19. A short worship service will begin at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Marlene Zimmerman at 252-2315. Visit us on the Web at www.showerofstoles.org./Register

Home repair loans for

low-income residents

The Napa Housing Authority offers 20-year, 3 percent interest loans for home repairs and improvements to low-income homeowners in the city of Napa. Homeowners with very low-income may qualify for deferred payment loans. These loans may be used to repair flood damage. For further information about the program, or to obtain an application, please contact Joseph Wiencek at 257-9356. Para Espaol, 257-9266./Register

Napa High School

class of 1996 reunion

The planning committee for the 10-year reunion is requesting current information about all graduates of Napa High School, Class of 1996. Please contact Katie Fontana at 916-541-3207 or kfontana13@hotmail.com and leave your name, telephone number, and e-mail address where you can be contacted with further information./Register

USS Maddox

Destroyer reunion

A reunion for shipmates of the USS Maddox Destroyer (DD-168, DD-622 & DD-731) will be held June 21 through June 25 in Portland, Ore. For more information, call Ken Chestnut at (619) 582-1238 or e-mail maddoxman@cox.net./Register

Search on for Marines

Marines who have ever served with or been attached to the famous Second Marine Division are now the object of a search by the Second Marine Division Association. The Second Division has a great history of service. Anyone interested in more information or in joining this association should contact Jerry Goforth, P.O. Box 1693, Yucca Valley, CA 92286 or phone 760-365-2473./Register