Coats for Kids kicks off

The annual Coats for Kids project has brightened up Christmas for many low-income families who otherwise might have faced a bleak holiday.

The Napa Community Coats for Kids program is sponsored by the First Baptist Church and the Napa Police Department.

The program is asking the community's help this year to give about 500 less fortunate families winter coats, a Christmas meal and other holiday treats.

Harvest Elegance, a dinner show and silent auction to raise funds for the program is Friday at the Elks Lodge on Soscol Avenue.

Cocktail hour is 6 to 7 p.m., with the show, dinner and auction to follow.

Talent for the show features local high school youths.

Tickets cost $65 a person. Make checks out to Coats for Kids and mail to 2590 First St., Napa 94558. All donations are tax deductible.

Information is available at 226-1812./Register

Vote early

For the Nov. 7 Consolidated General Election, the Napa County Elections Department encourages early voting. Any registered voter in the county of Napa who has not requested an absentee ballot may vote at any of the locations shown below. Twenty minute reserved parking for voters will be available on the top floor of the Second Street parking garage with direct access to the office. Voting at the Election Department, 900 Coombs St. in room 256, is offered at the following dates and times:

* Today: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

* Monday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

* Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Remote locations:

* American Canyon Police Department, 2185 Elliott Dr., American Canyon

* Calistoga Fairgrounds -- Tucker Building-Pro Shop, Gate 5 on Grant Street, Calistoga

* St. Helena Public Library Community Room, 1492 Library Lane, St. Helena

* Yountville Community Service Building, 6550 Yount St., Yountville

Voting is offered at these locations today: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m./Register