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St. Helena Fire Department
An open house will be held today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Helena Fire Department, 1500 Main St. in St. Helena. This is the north Napa Valley's premier fire prevention event and showcases fire departments, public agencies and civic groups. Call 967-2880.
An open house will be held today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Helena Fire Department, 1500 Main St. in St. Helena. This is the north Napa Valley's premier fire prevention event and showcases fire departments, public agencies and civic groups. Call 967-2880.
College Night
On Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m., Vintage High School students and their parents are invited to come to the Vintage gym, 1375 Trower Ave., to meet college reps, receive literature on schools and programs, learn about entrance requirements, scholarships and more.
On Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m., Vintage High School students and their parents are invited to come to the Vintage gym, 1375 Trower Ave., to meet college reps, receive literature on schools and programs, learn about entrance requirements, scholarships and more.
Copperfield's Books
On Thursday at 4 p.m. at Copperfield's Books, 3900A Bel Aire Plaza, join Rozanne Gold, author of "Kids Cook 1-2-3." Gold, known for her national T.V. appearances, shows kids how to use straightforward recipes with only three ingredients to make tasty, healthy meals.
Senior Seminar
Ralph Ingols will speak on Friday at 9 a.m. on "Living a Happy, Productive, Exciting Life at 95." At 10:30 a.m., join Jim Hench for his speech on canoeing the Napa River. All classes are held at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. For more information, call 815-1388.
Health
Bi-National Health Fair
The health fair today will provide 500 health screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, eye exams, hearings, dental, mental health, heel testing for osteoporosis, glaucoma testing and anemia testing. There will be 35 community organizations distributing information, workshops by the Napa Children and Weight Coalition and more. The fair will be at the parking lot and facilities of the Napa Valley Vintners Community Health Center, 1141 Pear Tree Lane, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Sue Nahass at 251-1064.
Bi-National
Health Week Event
At Queen of the Valley Hospital on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., next to the new Wellness Center at Trancas and Villa Lane, a free event will be held to create awareness of the Queen's services and to build relationships between members of the Queen's staff and the Latino community. The event includes information about financial assistance, interpreting, the Wellness Center, Community Outreach, volunteer services and more. The Hospital Resource Fair is sponsored by the Latino Advisory Council of Queen of the Valley Hospital. For more information, contact Sara Leis at 257-4094.
Eating Disorder
Workshop in Spanish
Come to the Calistoga Family Resource Center on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for the first eating disorder workshop in Spanish. Registration is required. For more information, call Wendy Lopez at 942-6206.
Napa Valley Mayors Committee on Disabilities
To honor people with disabilities and the business and community members who support them, come to the Napa Public Library, 580 Coombs St., on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served.
North Bay Walk
to Cure Diabetes
On Saturday at Peju and St. Supery Vineyard and Wineries, registration is at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m. This is the second walk for the newly formed North Bay Branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information about the event, visit www.jdrf.org.
Raley's stores
offer flu shots
Raley's flu shot clinics have been scheduled from now through mid-November for specific dates that vary from store to store. Visit www.raleys.com for more information.
Panic and anxiety program
This program is geared to help anyone suffering from panic, anxiety and agoraphobia to cope with these disorders. We will teach you how to control panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety. Programs held in Napa Valley on Mondays from noon to 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (732) 940-9658.
Volunteer/fundraisers
Volunteer
Recognition Luncheon
The Volunteer Recognition Luncheon is on Wednesday. To make reservations, please call Katie Meehan-Rubin at 252-6222 or e-mail katier@volunteernapa.org.
Coat Drive
Lolo's consignment store is collecting clean, reusable coats and jackets to assist the One Warm Coat community service effort. Please bring coats to Lolo's at 1120 Main St. in St. Helena from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Men's, women's and kids' jackets, coats and raincoats of all shapes and sizes (especially large) are needed.
Clubs/Meetings
Napa Valley
Camellia Society
Deputy agriculture commissioner, Vicki Kemmerer, will talk and show slides on sudden oak death and other blights threatening our gardens, vineyards and vegetation on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Napa Senior Center. Refreshments will be served. Call 252-4005 for information.
Napa City-County Library
Commission to meet
On Monday at the Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa, the regular public meeting will be held at 4 p.m. For more information, call 253-4242.
Napa Women's Club
On Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at 218 Franklin St., come for the meeting with guest speaker, Jackie Baldwin, for "Story Lovers." All women are welcome. Please bring a sack lunch. For more information, call 252-1467.
Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley Lecture Series
On Wednesday, learn real estate tax issues from A to Z. Patricia Walker, CPA with G&J Seiberlich and Co. LLP., will cover common tax issues in real estate, including deductions allowed, gains, losses, investment real estate and more. Held at 1775 Lincoln Ave., Napa from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are free. Reservations recommended. Call 258-5200.
Napa Valley
Republican Women to meet
California Northern Division President Karen Atteberry will speak at the regular meeting of the Napa Valley Republican Women on Thursday at Embassy Suites in Napa. Project Bore Snake, which supports our troops with tools, is being implemented in conjunction with the East Fresno Kiwanis and will be discussed. Registration is 11 a.m. and lunch is at noon. For reservations, call President Phylis Buchan at 257-1080.
Welcome Wagon Club
The Welcome Wagon Club of Napa will hold a luncheon on Thursday at Trancas Steak House at 11 a.m. Potential new members are welcome at our luncheon. Please call Marcy at 226-7078 for reservations and more information.
Napa Moose Lodge No. 516
The Napa Moose Lodge invites all members and qualified guests to come out to the Lodge and enjoy the fun at our "Not So Newlywed Game" and "Build Your Own Burger" night on Saturday. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. The Napa Moose Lodge is located at 3275 Browns Valley Rd. For information, call 252-1078.
UCCE Master Gardeners
of Napa County
Join the UCCE Master Gardeners for a free workshop, "Fall Color in the Garden," at the UCCE Meeting Room, 1710 Soscol Ave. on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The same workshop will be held in St. Helena at the Upper Valley Campus, Napa Valley College, 1088 College Ave., on Oct. 21 at 9:30 a.m. To reserve your space, call 253-4221.
Napa Ballroom
Dancers Club
Napa Ballroom Dancers Club holds its Fall Ball Social on Saturday at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. A Latin dance lesson by Angeline is from 7 to 8 p.m. Then, dance to the music of DJ Steve Luther from 8 to 11 p.m. Non-members are welcome at $10 per person admission, which includes lesson. Call 258-9928.
North Bay BMX
On Saturday at Kennedy Park at noon, come for the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony. The first race and flag lap is at 12:30 p.m. Registration is at 10 a.m. for racers. For information about required race gear and classes, call 256-0269 or visit www.ababmx.com or www.northbaybmx.com.
Napa Valley Divers
Napa Valley Divers meet the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Buckhorn Restaurant at the Napa Town Center. For more information, call 257-2822.
Pug-o-rama
Napa Valley's Pug dog lovers hold their monthly Pug-o-rama gathering today and on second Sundays of each month from noon to 2 p.m. at the Yountville Park on the corner of Washington and Madison streets at the north end of Yountville. Pugs in costume are always encouraged. For more information, call Steve Gordon at 258-6117 or 944-0823.
Sons in Retirement
Branch 65
On the second Tuesday of each month, SIR branch 65 meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Club, 2840 Soscol Ave., for lunch. If you enjoy meeting retired men for fun, activities and monthly luncheons, call 252-6080 or 963-2928.
Quilters Guild
The Napa Valley Quilters Guild meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Napa Senior Center. Following the Oct. 14 meeting, they will be tying quilts that will be distributed to various local assistance groups, such as Aldea House, Clinic Ole and homeless shelters. Last year, our "Quilts-To-Share" program distributed more than 300 quilts to the local community. All quilters and quilt lovers are welcome. For more information, call 255-1199.
Other
Napa Senior Games
From Wednesday through Oct. 22, participate in the Napa Senior Games. Open to all adults 50 and older. New this year are Scrabble, cribbage, bridge and line dancing. Applications are available at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, or by calling 255-1800.
Dreamweavers'
general auditions
Napa's award-winning Dreamweavers Theatre will hold its first-ever general auditions on Friday and Saturday. The 20-year-old troupe seeks both aspiring and experienced actors for its 2007 season, which will include main-stage productions of "Prisoner of 2nd Avenue," "Laura," "Proof" and "The Cemetery Club." Performers are asked to prepare two contrasting monologues for the Dreamweavers directors, who will allot 10 minutes per audition. Auditions will be scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, on the main stage at 1637 Imola Ave.
To schedule a time slot during the general auditions, call Dreamweavers at 255-LIVE and visit the troupe's Web site: www.dreamweaverstheatre.org.
Kim Suenram
Retirement Party
Come to the Pelusi Building to honor Fire Captain Kim Suenram on Friday at 5:30 p.m. for no host cocktails and 6:30 p.m. for dinner. Enjoy a barbecue chicken or tri-tip dinner for $17 per person. Tickets are available at the Administration Office, 1539 First St., or at the Fire Prevention Office, 1600 First St. For more information, call Marjet at 257-9369.
On Thursday at 4 p.m. at Copperfield's Books, 3900A Bel Aire Plaza, join Rozanne Gold, author of "Kids Cook 1-2-3." Gold, known for her national T.V. appearances, shows kids how to use straightforward recipes with only three ingredients to make tasty, healthy meals.
Senior Seminar
Ralph Ingols will speak on Friday at 9 a.m. on "Living a Happy, Productive, Exciting Life at 95." At 10:30 a.m., join Jim Hench for his speech on canoeing the Napa River. All classes are held at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. For more information, call 815-1388.
Health
Bi-National Health Fair
The health fair today will provide 500 health screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, eye exams, hearings, dental, mental health, heel testing for osteoporosis, glaucoma testing and anemia testing. There will be 35 community organizations distributing information, workshops by the Napa Children and Weight Coalition and more. The fair will be at the parking lot and facilities of the Napa Valley Vintners Community Health Center, 1141 Pear Tree Lane, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Sue Nahass at 251-1064.
Bi-National
Health Week Event
At Queen of the Valley Hospital on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., next to the new Wellness Center at Trancas and Villa Lane, a free event will be held to create awareness of the Queen's services and to build relationships between members of the Queen's staff and the Latino community. The event includes information about financial assistance, interpreting, the Wellness Center, Community Outreach, volunteer services and more. The Hospital Resource Fair is sponsored by the Latino Advisory Council of Queen of the Valley Hospital. For more information, contact Sara Leis at 257-4094.
Eating Disorder
Workshop in Spanish
Come to the Calistoga Family Resource Center on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for the first eating disorder workshop in Spanish. Registration is required. For more information, call Wendy Lopez at 942-6206.
Napa Valley Mayors Committee on Disabilities
To honor people with disabilities and the business and community members who support them, come to the Napa Public Library, 580 Coombs St., on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served.
North Bay Walk
to Cure Diabetes
On Saturday at Peju and St. Supery Vineyard and Wineries, registration is at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m. This is the second walk for the newly formed North Bay Branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information about the event, visit www.jdrf.org.
Raley's stores
offer flu shots
Raley's flu shot clinics have been scheduled from now through mid-November for specific dates that vary from store to store. Visit www.raleys.com for more information.
Panic and anxiety program
This program is geared to help anyone suffering from panic, anxiety and agoraphobia to cope with these disorders. We will teach you how to control panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety. Programs held in Napa Valley on Mondays from noon to 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (732) 940-9658.
Volunteer/fundraisers
Volunteer
Recognition Luncheon
The Volunteer Recognition Luncheon is on Wednesday. To make reservations, please call Katie Meehan-Rubin at 252-6222 or e-mail katier@volunteernapa.org.
Coat Drive
Lolo's consignment store is collecting clean, reusable coats and jackets to assist the One Warm Coat community service effort. Please bring coats to Lolo's at 1120 Main St. in St. Helena from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Men's, women's and kids' jackets, coats and raincoats of all shapes and sizes (especially large) are needed.
Clubs/Meetings
Napa Valley
Camellia Society
Deputy agriculture commissioner, Vicki Kemmerer, will talk and show slides on sudden oak death and other blights threatening our gardens, vineyards and vegetation on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Napa Senior Center. Refreshments will be served. Call 252-4005 for information.
Napa City-County Library
Commission to meet
On Monday at the Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa, the regular public meeting will be held at 4 p.m. For more information, call 253-4242.
Napa Women's Club
On Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at 218 Franklin St., come for the meeting with guest speaker, Jackie Baldwin, for "Story Lovers." All women are welcome. Please bring a sack lunch. For more information, call 252-1467.
Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley Lecture Series
On Wednesday, learn real estate tax issues from A to Z. Patricia Walker, CPA with G&J Seiberlich and Co. LLP., will cover common tax issues in real estate, including deductions allowed, gains, losses, investment real estate and more. Held at 1775 Lincoln Ave., Napa from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are free. Reservations recommended. Call 258-5200.
Napa Valley
Republican Women to meet
California Northern Division President Karen Atteberry will speak at the regular meeting of the Napa Valley Republican Women on Thursday at Embassy Suites in Napa. Project Bore Snake, which supports our troops with tools, is being implemented in conjunction with the East Fresno Kiwanis and will be discussed. Registration is 11 a.m. and lunch is at noon. For reservations, call President Phylis Buchan at 257-1080.
Welcome Wagon Club
The Welcome Wagon Club of Napa will hold a luncheon on Thursday at Trancas Steak House at 11 a.m. Potential new members are welcome at our luncheon. Please call Marcy at 226-7078 for reservations and more information.
Napa Moose Lodge No. 516
The Napa Moose Lodge invites all members and qualified guests to come out to the Lodge and enjoy the fun at our "Not So Newlywed Game" and "Build Your Own Burger" night on Saturday. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. The Napa Moose Lodge is located at 3275 Browns Valley Rd. For information, call 252-1078.
UCCE Master Gardeners
of Napa County
Join the UCCE Master Gardeners for a free workshop, "Fall Color in the Garden," at the UCCE Meeting Room, 1710 Soscol Ave. on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The same workshop will be held in St. Helena at the Upper Valley Campus, Napa Valley College, 1088 College Ave., on Oct. 21 at 9:30 a.m. To reserve your space, call 253-4221.
Napa Ballroom
Dancers Club
Napa Ballroom Dancers Club holds its Fall Ball Social on Saturday at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. A Latin dance lesson by Angeline is from 7 to 8 p.m. Then, dance to the music of DJ Steve Luther from 8 to 11 p.m. Non-members are welcome at $10 per person admission, which includes lesson. Call 258-9928.
North Bay BMX
On Saturday at Kennedy Park at noon, come for the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony. The first race and flag lap is at 12:30 p.m. Registration is at 10 a.m. for racers. For information about required race gear and classes, call 256-0269 or visit www.ababmx.com or www.northbaybmx.com.
Napa Valley Divers
Napa Valley Divers meet the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Buckhorn Restaurant at the Napa Town Center. For more information, call 257-2822.
Pug-o-rama
Napa Valley's Pug dog lovers hold their monthly Pug-o-rama gathering today and on second Sundays of each month from noon to 2 p.m. at the Yountville Park on the corner of Washington and Madison streets at the north end of Yountville. Pugs in costume are always encouraged. For more information, call Steve Gordon at 258-6117 or 944-0823.
Sons in Retirement
Branch 65
On the second Tuesday of each month, SIR branch 65 meets at 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Club, 2840 Soscol Ave., for lunch. If you enjoy meeting retired men for fun, activities and monthly luncheons, call 252-6080 or 963-2928.
Quilters Guild
The Napa Valley Quilters Guild meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Napa Senior Center. Following the Oct. 14 meeting, they will be tying quilts that will be distributed to various local assistance groups, such as Aldea House, Clinic Ole and homeless shelters. Last year, our "Quilts-To-Share" program distributed more than 300 quilts to the local community. All quilters and quilt lovers are welcome. For more information, call 255-1199.
Other
Napa Senior Games
From Wednesday through Oct. 22, participate in the Napa Senior Games. Open to all adults 50 and older. New this year are Scrabble, cribbage, bridge and line dancing. Applications are available at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, or by calling 255-1800.
Dreamweavers'
general auditions
Napa's award-winning Dreamweavers Theatre will hold its first-ever general auditions on Friday and Saturday. The 20-year-old troupe seeks both aspiring and experienced actors for its 2007 season, which will include main-stage productions of "Prisoner of 2nd Avenue," "Laura," "Proof" and "The Cemetery Club." Performers are asked to prepare two contrasting monologues for the Dreamweavers directors, who will allot 10 minutes per audition. Auditions will be scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, on the main stage at 1637 Imola Ave.
To schedule a time slot during the general auditions, call Dreamweavers at 255-LIVE and visit the troupe's Web site: www.dreamweaverstheatre.org.
Kim Suenram
Retirement Party
Come to the Pelusi Building to honor Fire Captain Kim Suenram on Friday at 5:30 p.m. for no host cocktails and 6:30 p.m. for dinner. Enjoy a barbecue chicken or tri-tip dinner for $17 per person. Tickets are available at the Administration Office, 1539 First St., or at the Fire Prevention Office, 1600 First St. For more information, call Marjet at 257-9369.
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