Education

New Technology High School admission

Representatives from New Technology High School have begun visits to area middle schools as part of their recruiting efforts to fill 100 freshman seats available for the 2006-07 school year. Freshman applicants are required to attend a Freshman Connect Day as part of the application process. The entire application packet must be submitted by Tuesday at 4 p.m. Please call 259-8557./Register

Compassionate Listening Workshop

The Compassionate Listening Project is dedicated to teaching skills to cultivate healthy relationships, heal polarization, and build bridges between people, communities and nations in conflict with particular emphasis on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm St., Napa. Donation of $15-$25 requested. Students free. For information, call 290-8772 or 486-5165./Register

Boosting your credit score

A good credit score is crucial to buying a home, a car, or getting any low interest loan, yet many people don't understand the factors that make up a credit score or how to improve it. Mortgage broker Cheryl Woods is offering a credit workshop on Saturday, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at First American Title, 1700 Second St. Attendees can get a free credit report and analysis. Refreshments will be served and seating is limited; please make a reservation by calling 256-3899./Register

Napa Valley Language Academy open enrollment

Napa Valley Language Academy, Napa's Spanish/English Immersion Charter School, will hold open enrollment through March 10. NVLA enrolls 50 percent native Spanish speaking and 50 percent native English speaking kindergartners each year through a lottery which will be held on March 13. Parents interested in enrolling their child should come directly to the school at 2700 Kilburn Ave. between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, call 253-3678./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. This Friday at 9 a.m., Darrell Lee will speak on "Birding and Travel in Manitoba." At 10:15 a.m., Pat Stanley, local journalist and former KVON personality will speak to the group. For information, call 224-3611./Register

Parent Project Workshop

Parent Project, a parenting education service developed for children with ADHD and other difficult behaviors, has begun. Parent Project is a program that teaches parents how to communicate with their child and how to set limits and engage in active supervision of their child. Workshops in Spanish run for 10 consecutive weeks on Saturdays through April 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at the ParentsCAN Drop-in Center, 3299 Claremont Way, suite 3. To register, call 253-7444./Register

Kolbe Academy kindergarten and pre-K

Kolbe Academy, a private Catholic school in Napa, will begin offering Kindergarten and Pre-K in fall of 2006. The programs will focus on phonics, reading, introductory math, religious instruction, art, music, drama and more. For information, call 256-4306./Register

Brass workshop

Beginning in March, the Napa Valley Music Associates will offer a 12-week brass ensemble program for all levels of trumpet, trombone, tuba and French horn. For information, call 252-8671./Register

Local teens develop leadership strategies

This spring, outstanding eighth- and ninth-grade students from across California will take part in a unique leadership development program. Themed "Courageous Leadership," the National Young Leaders State Conference (NYLSC) helps attendees take an introspective and highly personalized assessment of their leadership skills and abilities. The Congressional Youth Leadership Council is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization. For additional information, visit us at www.cylc.org./Register

Vintage High reunion

The class of Vintage High School 1995 is in the process of planning a reunion for this year and needs to know how many people are interested in attending. Please e-mail Michelle Potter at firesqirrl@yahoo.com if you are interested in attending./Register

Health

Get tough on angina

Join Dr. Brian Mundy, interventional cardiologist, at St. Helena Hospital for an interactive workshop on heart health. The presentation will be held at the Napa County Board of Education Offices, 2121 Imola Ave., Napa. A free educational handbook and heart-healthy snacks will be provided. The program is on Monday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Please call 963-1912 for reservations./Register

The Sonoma Diet

Please join the St. Apollinaris parent community for best-selling author, Dr. Connie Guttersen on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the St. Apollinaris School Hall. She will discuss her book "The Sonoma Diet and nutrition for children." Learn about power foods, healthy nourishment and more! Plan on both a fun and informative evening. If you have questions, please call Carrie Bacci at 259-5485./Register

Diabetes classes

The March evening class series begins March 7, for four Tuesdays in a row at 6 p.m. The March afternoon class series begins March 16, for Thursdays in a row at 1 p.m. The pre-diabetes class is on Thursday at 9 a.m. The diabetes support group is on March 8 at 6 p.m. and the group for parents of children with diabetes is on March 9 at 7 p.m. All groups meet at Queen of the Valley Hospital. Pre-registration is required. For information, call 252-4411, ext. 2391./Register

Caregiving, dementia

and stress

Adult Day Services of Napa Valley presents an Alzheimer's Awareness Evening on March 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Adult Day Services of Napa Valley, 414 South Jefferson St., Napa. Wendy Wolfson will present the latest findings on the topic of caregiving, dementia and stress. This lecture is open to the public and free of charge. Respite care is available during the presentation on a reservation basis. The deadline for reservations for respite care is Wednesday. For more information or to register, call 258-9087./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

Prostate cancer

support group

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

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

Volunteer/fundraisers

Free Tax Help

United Way's Earn it! Keep It! Save It! is providing free tax filing assistance to households that earned less than $38,000 in 2005. More than 105 tax sites will be open through early April in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Solano counties. To find a free tax site near you, call (800) 358-8832 or visit www.EarnitKeepitSaveit.org./Register

Volunteer for the

Napa Valley Museum

The Napa Valley Museum is looking for volunteers to meet and greet visitors as they arrive at the museum. We need people who enjoy interacting with visitors and locals alike. You can work in our Upper Gallery or in our museum store on a set schedule twice a month or on an on-call basis. We are also looking for Trunk Docents to make historical presentations in the local elementary schools. For more information, please call Amanda Mason, Volunteer Coordinator, at 944-0500 ext. 112./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

Clubs/Meetings

Napa Valley Art Association

The Napa Valley Art Association will hold their monthly meeting on Monday at 1 p.m. at 1520 Behrens Street in Napa. The demonstrating artist will be Robert Chapla, a Bay area artist who enjoys painting landscapes, printmaking and sculpture. His current series of paintings focus on the slopes of Mt. Diablo as well as valley scenes. $3 for non-members, payable at the door. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 265-9050./Register

North Bay Regional Center board meeting

The regular business meeting will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the North Bay Regional Center, 25 Executive Court, Napa. We provide services under a state contract to people with developmental needs who reside in Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties. For information, call 256-1224./Register

Kiwanis Club of American Canyon to hold crab feed

On Saturday, the Kiwanis Club of American Canyon will hold a sixth annual crab feed at 100 Benton Way in American Canyon. For information about membership, call 252-6947./Register

Water Polo sign-ups

Sign-ups for spring water polo and Stingrays Camp, open to all experienced and novice players 8 and up, are on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Napa Valley College pool. Practice for boys and girls will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning March 28 and continuing through May 18 at the Napa High School Pool. $90 per player.

Experienced water polo players are welcome to join the Napa Valley Water Polo Club for post winter water polo for older boys and girls. Boys will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Girls' practice will be Thursday 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 to 11 a.m. Session runs now through April 15 at the Napa Valley College Pool. $90 per player. Sign ups will be first night of practice.

Registration forms and more information is available at the NVWP Web site, nvwp.net, wagnerpolo@sbcglobal.net or ulianszmidt@hotmail.com./Register

Napa County

Historical Society

The Napa Co. Historical Society presents a double-feature at 2:30 p.m. on March 5 at the Napa City-County Library. Al Edmister will talk about "The Bridges of Napa County's Past," followed by Barry Martin's update on today's Bridges and Flood Control Project in Napa. This program is free to the public. For information, call 224-1739./Register

Bay Area Ridge Trail

Interested in hiking, biking, running or horseback riding? Attend the monthly trail planning meeting of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Committee on March 6 in the South Vallejo Community Center, corner of Sonoma Boulevard and Magazine Street at 7 p.m. Info, 554-6302./Register

Napa Valley

Republican Women

Candidate for California Controller and three-term Assemblyman, Tony Strickland, will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of Napa Valley Republican Women on March 9 at Embassy Suites. Strickland is well recognized as a taxpayer advocate for lower taxes, less regulation and government accountability. Registration is at 11 a.m. and reservations are appreciated at 255-2692 or 255-8127./Register

Library Commissioners

to meet

The Napa City-County Library Commission will hold its regular public meeting on March 13 at 4 p.m., in the Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs Street, in Napa. To place an item on the agenda, contact the Library Business Office in the Napa Main Library at 253-4242 by 5 p.m., Friday. For further information, please call 253-4242./Register

Photography club

The Napa Valley Photography club meets the fourth Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Studio II Gallery. Kay Field, a professional photographer and gallery owner will be on hand to critique two photographs for each attendee. New members and visitors are welcome. Call Len Powers, President, at 255-8178 for details./Register

Developmentally Disabled Christian Ministries

The Developmentally Disabled Christian Ministries, an interdenominational Christian education program, meets the fourth Monday of each month at the social hall of St. John's Catholic Church, 924 Napa St., Napa, from 5 to 8 p.m. Volunteers from local churches serve dinner and participate in Christian activities and fellowship. The evening includes song and special music as well as Bible messages delivered by local pastors or lay persons. Meetings are open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Call Jean Donahoe at 253-2932./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. at the Hospice of Napa Valley office, 414 S. Jefferson St., Napa. For more information, call 258-9080./Register

Vintage Valley

Blue Star Moms

Vintage Valley Blue Star Moms, support and service organization for family and friends of active duty military personnel, are having a membership drive for Napa, Solano and Yolo counties. Anyone who has active duty loved ones in any branch of the armed services is encouraged to attend monthly meetings, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Vacaville Veterans Memorial Building. For information, contact Mrs. Toni Colip, 452-0172 or e-mail colipptdb@aol.com./Register

Napa Success Connection

The new business networking group, Napa Success Connection, is recruiting interested business people in Napa. Meetings are held on Wednesday mornings at 8 a.m. at the Napa Land Title Company at 951 California Blvd. Please contact Sandy Borges-Herbert with Prudential California Realty at 259-4911 for more information and to reserve your business category./Register

Family drum circles

The Napa Valley Music Associates will host a drum circle the first Thursday of every month beginning on this Thursday at the Kolbe Academy, 1600 F St. in Napa from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come join in on a music making experience that's fun for all ages. Create and share a musical experience together and play rhythm games. Instruments will be provided, but bring what you have. $12. To register, call Marcia Battat at 252-8671./Register

Napa Sons of Italy

The Napa Sons of Italy lodge #2043 welcomes you to attend our monthly meetings every fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Napa Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. For more information, call 252-1963 or 226-226-9747./Register

Women of a certain age

This support group offers women in the middle of their lives courage and motivation to make a difference in their lives. Enjoy weekly endorsement and accountability from peers, creative solutions, insight and experience to boost your momentum, a safe place to share challenges and feelings and more. To register for an introductory workshop or to learn more, e-mail scall@call-productions.com or call 254-8508./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

Supporting our troops

We are a non-political group, and are working in conjunction with the Red Cross for the purpose of providing support to our troops. We obtain needed and requested items and mail them to the troops. We are asking the Napa business community and individuals to help by donating goods, money or by adopting a package. For more information, call 258-8790 or contact your local Red Cross./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

Hogan High

School reunion

The Hogan High School classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972 of Vallejo are holding a reunion this year. These class members must update their addresses as soon as possible by e-mailing HoganClass71@aol.com, by calling (925) 825-1138, or contacting Matt Steinberger 707-552-2983./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