Saturday is one of the annual “Free Fishing Days.” Sept. 23 is the other one. No license required on either day. Gather up the kids and just go do it. Here are some places where you can find some action:

After surviving last January's floods, the owners of the Studio II Gallery are bringing the Napa river back into the gallery in the form of color photographs by local photojournalist Samanda Dorger.

Some of the top young performing artists in the country will appear at the Napa Valley Opera House this fall, including teenage dancers-in-training from the San Francisco Ballet School and singers from the San Francisco Opera's highly selective Adler Fellowship program.

The Prodigals will hit Yountville's Lincoln Theater Saturday night with their energetic rock rooted in traditional Irish music, jazz, classical, funk and punk styles.

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Minutes before Emma Sabo's bat mitzvah ceremony was to begin, she busied herself by welcoming guests. She smiled at all who walked into Congregation Beth Sholom in Napa. Hugs and kisses were plentiful.

Napan helps at-risk youth in Washington, D.C.

Rabbi Eli and Chanie Tenenbaum and their two children, Mendel and Mushka, have recently arrived in the region in order to establish the Chabad-Lubavitch Center of Napa Valley, serving the Jewish community. They will be starting off the new year with High Holiday services at the Elks Club on Soscol Ave. The Tenenbaums are available for classes with Jews interested in studying about their heritage, and will answer questions about anything in Judaism. They are also planning holiday programs for children and the elderly throughout the year. They can be reached by calling 320-2348./Register

When attorneys Mike Bee and Jim Peterson talk about a case, you never know whether they're referring to a client's problem or 12 bottles of wine. They are partners in a Charleston, S.C., law firm and they also own Falcor Wine Cellars in Napa Valley, a producer of about 7,000 cases annually, celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Meredith Brokaw will be at Copia Friday with her new cookbook, "Big Sky Cooking," in which she shares recipes and stories of living and entertaining on the Montana ranch she owns with husband, Tom.

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Mukta Tripathi is one person who doesn't have to worry about where to find authentic Indian food in Napa: She just goes into her kitchen. And very often she has a group of friends waiting to taste the results.

When temperatures start to soar, it reminds me of the hot summers of my childhood in India. This is the perfect time to try a group of yogurt-based dishes called "raitas."

TSU, Japan -- The ability to discern good wine from bad, name the specific brand from a tiny sip and recommend a complementary cheese would seem to be about as human a skill as there is.

In an effort to boost consumption of California wines, the Wine Institute has joined with major retailers and restaurant chains to create programs that will feature California wines throughout September. Dozens of wineries all over the state are staging special events and promotions to tie in with these programs.

All of our correspondents report the weather conditions in the past week or 10 days have been nearly perfect for the even ripening of winegrapes.

ACEVEDO GONZALEZ-RUBALCAVA LOPEZ -- Leodegario Acevedo Gonzalez, 34, Cooper Court, Napa, to Maria Elena Rubalcava Lopez, 53, Cooper Court, Napa

CAMACHO-SOUZA -- Camacho, G. vs. Souza, T.

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Jennifer Corte and Erich Jinks, both of Napa, announce their plans to marry on Sept. 28 at Robinson Family Vineyards. The bride's parents are James and Alysandra Corte of Napa and her grandparents are Art and Barbara Allen and Florence Carte of Napa. The bride graduated from Justin-Siena High School in 2000 and is a third generation member of the Vineyard Trails Chapter of NSDAR.

Henry and Joan Ribardiere recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on July 1, 1956. Their 50th wedding anniversary took place in Los Molinos, surrounded by friends and loved ones. Henry worked as a mechanic, retiring from Syar. Joan was a housewife involved in her children's activities. Henry and Joan have two sons, Pete (Susan) of Napa and John (Veronica) of Illinois. They have five grandchildren: Chrissy, Jessica and Beau of Illinois, and Keri and Katie of Napa. After 50 years of marriage, they still enjoy camping and fishing together, spending much of the year on the road.

Edward Allen Skinner Jr., also known as Allen Skinner and Eunice A. Jamison were united in marriage on June 18 by Rev. Don Richardson of the Episcopal Church in Napa at the courtyard gazebo of the Meadows Care Center. Attendants were Harry and Marge Godshalk from the Meadows Retirement Home and Russ and Marie Smith. Allen is a retired oil well driller who worked in Saudi Arabia and Eunice is retired from being a private duty caregiver. They are residing at the Springs of Napa.

Bob and Melcena Carrell of Napa celebrated 50 years of marriage on the week of July 4 aboard the cruise ship, "Paradise," along with 18 family members, including honeymooners Deanna (their niece) and Ken McDade of Las Vegas.

Mr. and Mrs. David Church celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 12 at the Napa Elks Lodge with a buffet dinner attended by approximately 100 friends and relatives.

Julie Duncan and Troy Garrett, both of Sonoma, married July 22 at Stone Tree Golf Club in Novato. The maid of honor was Jamie Merryweather and bridesmaids were Jenny Keller, Megan Deemer, Kelly Arata, Candace Duncan and Justus Meno-Elaison. The best man was Casey Rogina and groomsmen were Justin Garrett, Thomas Dankworth, Darrell Griffith, Mike Noto and Mike Duncan. The flower girls were Isabela and Angelina Delgadillo; the ring bearers were Trent and Tyler Garrett.

ALTO PASS, Ill. -- Soaring 11 stories above southern Illinois' highest point, the Bald Knob Cross of Peace has been billed as a towering testament to goodwill.