Education

New parenting techniques

Learn about child development, discipline, why kids misbehave and how to improve communication with your child. Tuesday at 6 p.m., Redwood Middle School, room A-3. Free. Sign up at 253-3594.

Parent Project workshop in Spanish

Parent Project, a parenting education service developed for children with ADHD and other difficult behaviors, is on Wednesdays through Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. at 5 Financial Plaza #228. Registration and info, 259-8174 or 253-7444.

Teens and healthy relationships Voicing Our Independent Choices for Emancipation Support and Napa Emergency Women's Services have created a venue for teens to learn about healthy relationships, get support about teen dating issues and learn what constitutes intimate partner violence. Every Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. through Dec. 4 at VOICES, 1830 Soscol Ave., suite B, Napa. Info, 252-2687 or 251-9432.

Loving Solutions

ParentsCAN offers this Parent Project Jr. Series, on Thursdays through Dec. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m., 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 3 in Napa. The sessions are for parents with strong-willed children ages 5-10, but may be appropriate for younger children as well. Parents who complete all seven sessions will be given $100 to cover the cost of child care and transportation. Reservations, 253-7444.

Barks and Books The Napa City-County Library's Barks for Books program offers an opportunity for children 7 to 12 to read to a gentle certified therapy dog provided by Paws For Healing. Fridays at 3 p.m. and Saturday mornings at from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Children's Room of the Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Info, 253-4070.

Health

Pet vaccination clinic On Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., bring your cat or dog to the Napa Humane Spay/Neuter Clinic, 3265 California Blvd., Napa, for affordable vaccinations. For dogs, rabies vaccinations are $6, microchipping is $20, and DHPP vaccinations are $6. For cats, FIV/FeLV tests are $16, FeLV tests are $10, FVRCP vaccinations are $6, rabies vaccinations are $6 and microchipping is $20.

Flu shot information

Effective immediately and through Jan. 31, 2007, get information about flu shot locations, times and fees by calling United Way HELPLINK. Call (800) 273-6222.

Napa Spinal Cord Injury Network

The Napa Spinal Cord Injury Network meets on the last Friday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Healthy Communities Outreach and Education Office of Queen of the Valley Hospital, 3448 Villa Ln., suite 102.

Smoking cessation

Please call 261-6771 or e-mail iquit@sbcglobal.net for information on upcoming quit smoking classes offered through Community Action Napa Valley's Quit Smoking Program. All classes are offered at no cost. Nicotine replacement therapy patches are also offered at no cost for qualified participants.

Living Smoke-Free Support Group is available on Thursdays at Napa Kaiser Permanente from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info, 261-6771.

Senior Care Directory released

The 2007 Napa County Senior Care Directory is now available and includes cost comparisons of home care nursing services, area mortuaries, assisted living and retirement homes and information on caring for aging parents, financing long term care and services available in the community. Available free at area libraries, senior centers and hospital lobbies. It can also be mailed for a $3 postage and handling fee by sending a request to: Born To Age, P.O. Box 6863, Napa, CA 94581 or by calling 226-7127.

Open Door Deeksha

On Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m., come to the Center for Spiritual Living, 1249 Coombs St., Napa, for Open Door Deeksha and tap into energy which helps to release attachments of the mind, traumas stored at the cellular level and old negative patterns. Info, victoriatak@ineverymoment.com or call 967-0601.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meetings are Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente, 3285 Claremont Way, Napa, in the main building in the second floor conference room. Free. Info, www.foodaddicts.org or 226-2775.

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.

Panic and anxiety program This program is geared to help anyone suffering from panic, anxiety and agoraphobia to cope with these disorders. Mondays from noon to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info, (732) 940-9658.

Volunteer/fundraisers

Holiday Toy Drive

The Napa Valley Cruisers, Napa's Fosters Freeze and the Napa office of the CHP in holding a Christmas Toy Drive on Saturday, at Foster Freeze, 1195 West Imola Ave., Napa, from 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Classic cars and hot rods on display. Info, 224-6835.

The Mini Thrift Shop At the corner of Fourth and Randolph streets in Adams Hall is the thriftiest of thrift shops! Hours are Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by the United Methodist Women, proceeds go toward mission for women and children.

American Cancer Society shop seeks volunteers Help in the battle against cancer by volunteering at the American Cancer Society Resale Shop, 1342 Trancas St., Napa, Mondays through Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. Call Dana at 224-4398 for information.

Napa Women's Club Book Drive

Between now and Dec. 4, buy a book (or more) for a child and help with the Napa Women's Club Third Annual "A Book of My Very Own" book drive for Child Start, Cope Family Center, and other local programs. Please buy books at Bookends, Copperfield's or the Learning Center. Info, 287-0860.

Be a Santa to a Senior In December, gifts will be delivered to seniors in the Napa Valley community by Home Instead Senior Care. To volunteer, 252-3322 or 552-2266.

Cope Family Center seeks volunteers Cope Family Center seeks volunteers to help low- and moderate-income working families. Volunteer two hours a week and make a difference. Info, 252-1123, ext. 104 or e-mail abettencourt@copefamilycenter.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Make a difference in a child's life by volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters. For more information, please call Marie at 258-6346 or go to www.bbbsmarin-napa.org.

Volunteer at Dreamweavers Theatre

Dreamweavers offers acting classes and hands-on technical training in lighting, sound, set design and construction, and scenic painting. Info, www.dreamweaverstheatre.org or 255-LIVE.

Copia seeks volunteers

Copia is seeking wine and food assistants to work four hour shifts twice a month. Info, 265-5972 or eklevins@Copia.org.

Clubs/Meetings

NARFE Breakfast Today, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Napa County Chapter 281, serves breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Ham, eggs, hotcakes and coffee for $4 adults and $2 children under 12. Info, 224-9479.

Library Commissioners to meet The Napa City-County Library Commission will hold its regular public meeting on Monday at 4 p.m. in the Napa Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Info, 253-4242.

Napa Senior Citizens Incorporated host Thanksgiving lunch On Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, come for a potluck Thanksgiving lunch given by the Napa Senior Citizens Incorporated. IPlease bring either a starch, vegetable, salad, dessert or bread, as well as a plate, cup, and utensils. Info, 226-6317.

Napa Valley Orchid Society Monthly meeting will be 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Call 255-1529 for information.

Widowed Persons Association Join other widows and widowers for support, friendship and activities. Come for breakfast each Tuesday at 8 a.m. at Baker's Square. Info, 224-8716.

Round and Square Dancing

Enjoy fine music, pleasant exercise and great fun on Wednesdays at the Grange Hall, 3275 Hagen Rd., Napa. Round Dancing from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., $3 donation. Square dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., $5 donation. Info, 252-3161 or 255-3278.

Napa Toastmasters

Develop your speaking and leadership skills and become a more effective communicator. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Springs of Napa in the Recreation Room, 3460 Villa Ln., Napa. Info, 224-0740 or www.napatoastmasters.org.

American Needlepoint Guild Fourth Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. to the Napa Senior Center. All stitchers are welcome. Info, 255-1199.

Napa Valley Photographic Society

Meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m., at Studio II, 570 Soscol Ave., Napa. $10 for non-members. Info, 257-4535 or 255-8178.

Singles of North Bay Seniors 55 and over meet Tuesday mornings for breakfast and stimulating conversation. Info, 226-3642 or 255-8685.

Cribbage

Cribbage is on Tuesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, Veterans Home and Grant Hall. Call Denny at 224-2345.

Developmentally Disabled Christian Ministries

This 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. for Christian activities and fellowship. Info, 253-2932.

Napa Sons of Italy

Sons of Italy Lodge #2043 meets every fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Napa Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Info, 252-1963 or 226-9747.

Sons in Retirement Branch 80

SIR Branch 80 gathers once a month for a luncheon and good fellowship. Info, 224-8976.

Other

Napa Valley Quilters' works on display

Small quilts made by the Napa Valley Quilters are on display at the Napa City/County Library for the entire month of November.

NIC presents an "Authentic Thanksgiving Meal"

The Napa Interfaith Council invites the public to an "Authentic Thanksgiving Meal," today from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Social Hall at Skyline Park. Bring a dish from your native country, your own plates and silverware and a gift. Donations are $7 per person. Call 226-7127.