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:

Everyone involved with "All the King's Men" must have felt justified by the compulsion to create an important film, one that's pulsating with relevance, a film that has Something To Say.

The public debut performances for the new school year of the 2006-07 Napa High School Vocal Music Workshop, Men's Choir, Treble Choir and the afternoon Concert Choir will highlight the annual Singing in the Spotlight show on Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Napa High School Quad at 2475 Jefferson St.

September has been a great month for fish lovers in the Napa Valley. Not only did Cindy Pawlcyn open Go Fish, a terrific fish house in St. Helena, but the Napa Valley Museum in Yountville has opened a remarkable new show, dedicated to fish.

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today named 25 new MacArthur Fellows for 2006, including a developmental biologist, a sculptor, a country doctor, a jazz violinist and a deep-sea explorer. All were selected for their creativity, originality and potential to make important contributions in the future and learned by a phone call from the foundation that they will each receive $500,000 in "no strings attached" support over the next five years.

From her modest beginnings as a singer in English dance halls, Dame Cleo Laine has gone on to achieve international fame by continually expanding her talents in a career which spans some four decades. One of the most celebrated singers of our time, Laine commands a dazzling array of vocal styles, and is the only singer ever to receive Grammy nominations in the Female Jazz, Popular and Classical categories.

"The Black Dahlia"

St. Elizabeth’s Guild of St. Mary’s rummage sale 

Education

In wine regions around the world the blessing of the grapes is a long-standing tradition that signals harvest is underway. Always acknowledging that, especially at this critical point, it's a good idea to have higher powers working with you, the local priest -- or rabbi, minister or Tibetan monk -- comes into the vineyards to extend his blessing, creating as well a time for celebration.

Last week the Register published the first chapter from "The Circuit" Francisco Jimenez's moving collection of short stories depicting the life of a child whose family follows the harvest around California, working in vineyards and fields of cotton, tomatoes, carrots and lettuce.

Tired of the hustle and bustle of the 21st century? Ready for a change? Then take a two-hour drive south of Napa, past the garlic that made Gilroy famous, and step back into Elizabethan England at the Northern California Renaissance Faire.

360 Global Wines, which owns Viansa Winery & Italian Marketplace in Sonoma County, recently reported a loss of $24.2 million for the first six months of the calendar year, and at the same time announced it had divested its half-interest in Kirkland Ranch Winery on Jamieson Canyon Road.

The cool weather continues to allow the red wine grapes to ripen and flavors continue to deepen, while most of the whites have been harvested. Pat Stotesbery from Ladera Vineyards said the Howell Mountain district might be unusual, but added, “across the board we are ahead of last year.” Others, including Paul Smith and Dawnine Dyer, said the weather was cold last week, reminding everyone that fall is approaching.

PALM BEACH, Fla. — When Boston’s Museum of Fine Art displayed William Koch’s private collection last year, the treasures included paintings by Monet, Degas and Dali, a trove of Greco-Roman and American West artifacts, and his renowned racing yacht, winner of the 1992 America’s Cup.

It’s almost time to say goodbye to the luscious, ripe summer fruit that we’ve all so much enjoyed. Although these days we have out-of-season fruit shipped in from the four corners of the world, there’s nothing quite like local, fresh-picked seasonal produce for flavor and nutritional value.

Each Tuesday The Register reviews an area restaurant, with an emphasis on establishments where a couple can dine for $30 or less.  Reader suggestions are welcomed.

One of the pleasures of this job is eating -- and then getting to ask for the recipes that are particularly memorable, divine or just so good you'd like to see if you might be able to duplicate it.

Making new plants from cuttings can be an enjoyable pastime if you don’t expect 100 percent success. Some plants root more easily than others.

Napa County Landmarks, the county’s nonprofit historic preservation organization, announced its annual list of Ten Threatened Treasures Sunday. These sites of historic and cultural importance are in danger of destruction, sometimes by developers and sometimes simply by neglect.

After getting a degree in interior design and space planning, I knew I was in the right church, but the wrong pew. It seemed too easy and boring to start from square one with a client, and have them purchase whatever new furnishings I deemed appropriate. Where is the creativity in that? Most homeowners are pleased with most of their furnishings, but not how they’re placed. That is why interior redesigners are being hired to solve decorating, spatial and functional challenges.

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa.— Folks into fungi in and around this Brandywine Valley community — and there are many — like to say that mushroom growing isn’t such a dark science. All you need is a healthy horse and shade.

For many homeowners, a new roof can be the single most expensive non-elective home improvement one makes. So before deciding to buy a new roof, you may want to take steps to prolong the life of the one you’ve got.

It came to my attention that fire protection regulations have been changed to increase the buffer zone around homes and structures adjoining wildlands. Since the fire season is not yet over, and many homeowners around Napa Valley are at risk, I want to give you an update on the subject

Rammed earth homes aren’t a new fad. In fact, rammed earth construction was taking place in 2,000 B.C. in Mesopotamia and ancient China.

Clarence and Marilyn (Bonneau) Stegner of Napa celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 5 at the home of Chris and Lori Yoder. Family and friends gathered for an afternoon celebration in which they were entertained by the couple's granddaughter, Lindsey, singing their favorite songs from the '50s, as well as sharing many heartfelt memories of the couple's 50 years of marriage.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vallerga of Napa celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with family on Aug. 27. The couple married on Aug. 28, 1981.

Jessica Lee Detwiler and Joel Kevin Potts, both of Napa, married on Aug. 26. The matron of honor was Rachel Marsh and the best man was Paul Potts. Groomsmen included Bryan Marsh, Ernesto Falcon and Michael Falcon, all brothers of the bride. The flower girls were Malia Tharp and Kaylee Potts and ring bearers were Jared Potts and Trevor Potts. The ceremony and reception were held at the Napa Valley Marriott. The couple will honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico.

Toni Marie Rios and Darrel Augustine Juarez married on Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. at Montington Vineyards. The matron of honor was Janie Torres and Sara Gonzalez was the bridesmaid. The best man was Brandon Rugg and Ray Rios was an usher. Gwendolyn VonDohlen was the flower girl and Hunter Padilla was the ring bearer. The reception was held at Montington Vineyards.

Jim and Pat Gibbany celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a week in the Tahoe Valley at Zephyr Cove. Sharing the celebration was their daughter and family, Gary and Kim Markovich and granddaughters, Kandace and Camille. In addition, extended family Larry Edwards and Shane Rasner from Memphis, Tenn., joined them.

Queen of the Valley Hospital

SAMOLIS-LONERGAN -- Tad Jordan Samolis, 31, Havenwood Court, Vacaville, to Amy Marie Lonergan, 33, King Avenue, Napa

ROGERS -- Rogers, P. vs. Rogers, D.