Education

'Imperialism: An Unequal Exchange' exhibit

New Tech High sophomores are mounting an interactive exhibit in the Community Room of the Napa Public Library, 580 Coombs St., 4-8 p.m. Tuesday. Talk with students, eat exotic foods, interact with displays and learn how imperialism affected countries around the world. The exhibit is free.

'Storm Spotter' training Become a National Weather Service Skywarn Spotter. Learn how you can relay local weather information to the National Weather Service, assisting in its mission to save lives and property and help validate their weather warnings. A training will be held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Napa Public Library community room, 580 Coombs St., Napa. R.S.V.P. to david.soroka@noaa.gov or NWS at (831) 656-1710, ext. 223.

Interpretive walk on Quail Ridge Reserve

Quail Ridge Wilderness Conservancy leads an interpretive walk on Quail Ridge Reserve at Lake Berryessa on Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. Walkers will learn about the wildlife and native habitats of the peninsula, and also about the human history of Berryessa. Call (530) 758-1387 in advance to reserve a place.

Math camp for kids

Winter Math Enrichment Camp is offered to students grades five through seven Dec. 18-22 from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $25 per day or $100 for all five days. Info, 255-7873.

Loving Solutions classes

ParentsCAN offers Loving Solutions, a Parent Project Jr. Series, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 21 at 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 3 in Napa. The curricula, which specifically addresses Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, provides guidelines to parents to determine rule-setting and negotiations, how to use time-outs for behavior change, how to help with sibling interactions and improve school success. Parents who complete all seven sessions will be given $100 to cover the cost of child care and transportation. Info, 253-744.

Scholarship for students with disabilities

The California-Hawaii Elks Major Project Inc. board of trustees is offering over $40,000 in undergraduate educational scholarships for high school seniors with disabilities. The scholarship is needs-based and for academic use. Applications are available from the Elks Web site at www.chea-elks.org. Applications must be postmarked on or before March 15. Info, 224-1987.

Senior SeminarSeniors, add some fun and excitement to your lives. Each Friday morning between 9 and 11 a.m., Donna Altes, coordinator for the Senior Seminars, offers programs geared to entertain and enlighten seniors about a wide range of subjects. At 9 a.m. Friday, join Dr. William McClure of Doctors Without Borders. At 10:30 a.m., join Joyce Bowen for "Exploring the World by Balloon." All classes are held at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. For more information, call 815-1388.

Health

Diabetes Wellness Program

The Diabetes Wellness Program at Queen of the Valley Hospital offers December morning classes every Tuesday at 9 a.m., a Diabetes Support Group this Wednesday at 6 p.m., and a Parents of Children with Diabetes Support Group this Thursday at 7 p.m. All classes and support groups are held in classroom #234 at the Wellness Center, 3421 Villa Lane, Napa. Info, 252-4411, ext. 2391.

Free seminar on Medicare

Queen of the Valley Hospital offers a free seminar on Medicare. Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Queen of the Valley Hospital Community Outreach Building, 3448 Villa Lane, Suite 102. Info, 251-2032.

Bay Area flu shot information

Get information about flu shot locations, times and fees by calling United Way HELPLINK. Info, (800) 273-6222.

Seniors and disabled power wheelchair program

A local medical equipment supplier is offering power wheelchairs and scooters to senior citizens and permanently disabled at no cost to qualified recipients. Info, 864-6680.

Quit smoking today

Community Action Napa Valley's Quit Smoking Program offers quit smoking classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., and Fridays, noon to 1 p.m. All classes are offered at no cost. Nicotine replacement therapy patches are also offered at no cost for qualified participants.

For those who have successfully quit smoking, Living Smoke-Free Support Group is available on Thursdays at Napa Kaiser Permanente, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Join other ex-smokers in a free support group at Synergy Medical Fitness Center, 3421 Villa Ln., Napa, 2-3 p.m. Fridays in the Diabetes Education Classroom. No reservations necessary. Info, 261-6771 or iquit@sbcglobal.net.

Senior Care Directory

The 2007 Napa County Senior Care Directory, published by Born to Age, is now available. The directory contains 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. Directory is 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, 7-9 p.m., Open Door Deeksha will be offered at 1249 Coombs St., Napa. Deeksha is an energy which helps to release attachments of the mind, traumas stored at the cellular level and old negative patterns. Experience deep emotional and physical healing. Facilitated by Victoria Swan Takahashi, trained and initiated at the Oneness University in India. Info, victoriatak@ineverymoment.com or 967-0601. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Grief Support Groups

Hospice of Napa Valley offers grief support groups for Napa County residents. Groups include a Tea and Comfort Group for Women, Coffee and Conversation Group for Men, Grief and Loss Group for Men and Women, Loss of a Loved One to Suicide Group and a Calistoga Grief Support Group. Info, 258-9080, ask for Max Boveri.

Cancer Society

seeks volunteers

If you can spare a few hours a month helping with patient service programs, raising funds, providing rides, offering office assistance or volunteering with community health fairs, please contact the American Cancer Society at 255-5911, ext. 3 or (800) ACS-2345.

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, 5-7 p.m. No experience is necessary. The shop's proceeds fund the American Cancer Society. Info, Dana at 224-4398.

Food Addicts in

Recovery Anonymous

Free yourself from excess weight and obsessive thoughts about food and body image. Free meetings are 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at Kaiser Permanente, 3285 Claremont Way, Napa, in the main building in the second floor conference room. Info, www.foodaddicts.org or 226-2775.

Support groups for caregivers

A Wednesday evening group, co-sponsored by Adult Day Services of Napa Valley and Queen of the Valley Hospital, meets 6-8 p.m. in the Hospice Community Room at 414 South Jefferson St., Napa. A second group, sponsored by ADSNV and Redwood Caregiver Resource Center, meets on the first and third Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. in the ADSNV Group Room, also at 414 South Jefferson St. Info, Celine Regalia at 258-9087.

Panic and anxiety programThis 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, noon to 1 p.m., and on Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info, (732) 940-9658.

Volunteer/fundraisers

Welcome Wagon Christmas party

Welcome Wagon Club of Napa is having their annual Christmas party at Meritage Hotel and Resort on Saturday. The gala event will raise funds for charities by raffling beautiful baskets filled with merchandise that has been donated by local merchants and members of Welcome Wagon. Info, 255-3617.

Children's wishes come true

Cope Family Center and Spinelle Fine Jewelers will collect and distribute gifts for children. Place new unwrapped gifts under the tree at Spinelle Fine Jewelers, 1232 First St., Napa, through Dec. 20. Cope Family Center will coordinate the distribution to deserving children. Info, Cope at 252-1123, Spinelle at 253-7789.

Be a Santa to a senior

Home Instead Senior Care is teaming up with area retailers and nonprofit agencies to sponsor Be a Santa to a Senior. In December, gifts will be delivered to seniors in the Napa Valley community. Info, Candy Smith or Laurie Hebler at 252-3322 and 552-2266.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters

Make a difference in a child's life by volunteering with Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Info, Marie at 258-6346 or www.bbbsmarin-napa.org.

Dreamweavers seeks volunteers

Napa's only community theater is 100 percent staffed by volunteers, from the actors and directors to the ushers and stage managers. Dreamweavers offers acting classes and hands-on technical training in lighting, sound, set design and construction and scenic painting. No experience needed. Info, www.dreamweaverstheatre.org or 255-LIVE.

Equestrian Center

seeks volunteers

Volunteer assistance is needed for a Napa County therapeutic horseback riding program. Equestrian mentorship, career guidance and riding time (as time permits) is provided in exchange for your assistance with helping our disabled child and adult riders. Volunteers lead the horse, walk alongside the rider and groom and saddle the horse. Mounting and dismounting assistance is especially needed. Classes are 2-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Carpooling possible from St. Helena. Info, 643-2223.

Cope seeks volunteers

Cope Family Center is looking for a dedicated volunteer with a background in banking or finance. Bilingual or monolingual Spanish speakers are wanted to help local hardworking families gain money management skills. No experience required; volunteer for two hours. Info, Angela at 252-1123, ext. 104 or e-mail abettencourt@copefamilycenter.org.

Clubs/Meetings

Library Commissioners public meeting

The Napa City-County Library Commission holds its regular public meeting on Monday at 4 p.m. in the Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Info, 253-4242.

Widowed Persons Association The Widowed Persons Association welcomes you to join a chapter with other widows and widowers for support, friendship and activities. Come for breakfast each Tuesday at 8 a.m. at Baker's Square. Info, Abbey at 224-8716.

Pot luck dinner for seniors

Napa Citizens Inc. offers pot luck dinners every second Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. for seniors. Bring either a starch, vegetable, salad, dessert or bread, and also a plate, cup and utensils. There is a special pot luck Christmas dinner on Dec. 25. Info, 226-6317.

Breakfast at Napa Senior Center

The National and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Napa County Chapter No. 0281, serves breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. on the third Sunday of each month at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. The public is invited to feast on ham, eggs, hotcakes and coffee. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Tickets are available at the door. Info, 224-9479.

Round and

Square Dancing

Come enjoy fine music, pleasant exercise, great fun and friendly people, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays for Round Dancing at the Grange Hall, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa. $3 donation is requested. Dancing in a Square is 7:30-9:30 p.m.; donation is $5. Bring a partner if you can, but dances are open to singles, couples and families. Info, 252-3161 or 255-3278.

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. Info, 257-2822.

Pug-o-rama

Napa Valley's Pug dog lovers hold their monthly Pug-o-rama gathering on second Sunday 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. Info, Steve Gordon at 258-6117 or 944-0823.

Napa Toastmasters

Napa Toastmasters offers a relaxed setting where you can develop your speaking and leadership skills and become a more effective communicator. Napa Toastmasters meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Springs of Napa in the Recreation Room, 3460 Villa Lane, Napa. Info, 224-0740 or www.napatoastmasters.org.

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.

Valley Scrappers

The Valley Scrappers Scrapbook Club is made up of ladies from Napa and St. Helena. They gather twice a month to scrapbook, share ideas and have fun. Meetings are in St. Helena on the second Wednesday of the month and in Napa on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Info, 963-2447.

Singles of North Bay

Those 55 and over are invited to breakfast and stimulating conversation Tuesday mornings. Info, Dee at 226-3642 or Barb at 255-8685.

Napa Mom's Club

Napa Mom's Club is a group of moms getting together for themselves, their children and their community. The club offers play groups, baby-sitting, co-op, nights out and more. Info, 320-8013, 259-1642 or 251-1501 or e-mail Lcountryfly@yahoo.com.

Napa County

Hispanic Network

The Napa County Hispanic Network is a community nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Napa County agencies and organizations to address the needs of Latinos in the community. The group meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at Coldwell Brokers of the Valley, at 1775 Lincoln Ave. at 5:15 p.m. Info, 258-3660.

Cribbage

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

Sons in Retirement

SIR Branch 80 is a group of retired men that gathers once a month for a luncheon and good fellowship. The membership consists of retired men from the military, construction, government, utilities and all walks of life. Info, 224-8976.

Other

Holiday Open House

Tulocay & Co., home of Made In Napa Valley gourmet products, will hold a holiday open house Monday, 5-8 p.m. Join the team at Made In Napa Valley for an evening of holiday cheer with special pricing on some gourmet gifts, samples of easy appetizers, cookbook signing of the newly released cookbook and raffle prizes. Tulocay & Co. is at 101 S. Coombs, Suite 1, Napa. Info, 253-7655, ext. 43.

Live Nativity

Napa Church of the Nazarene invites you to experience a live nativity with animals including Kazzy the camel. The Live Nativity runs 6-8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at the church. Napa Church of the Nazarene is located at 3305 Linda Vista Ave., Napa.

See Santa on Channel 28

By special arrangement with Santa's favorite elf, Happy Holly, Napa and American Canyon children can see Santa live on cable channel 28 and call him with their Christmas wishes. The Happy Holly show will air on Monday and Dec. 18, 6-6:30 p.m. During that time, kids can call 257-0574 to talk to Santa live on TV.

Hanukkah menorah lighting

For the first time ever, there will be a public menorah lighting in downtown Napa. The Napa Town Center and Chabad of Napa Valley join in a grand Hanukkah celebration on Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Napa Town Center rotunda between Pearl and First streets. City leaders will light the giant menorah. Following the kindling, the program will feature Hanukkah gifts, treats and music. Info, 320-2348.

'Faces of the Valley'

Writer, composer and performer Terry Bradford will be a guest on Channel 28's "Faces of the Valley" throughout December on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Recent clips from his performance at the Opera House will soon be seen on PBS.

World peace meditation

Participate in a worldwide hour of prayerful meditation, 4-5 a.m. Dec. 31 at Napa Valley Center for Spiritual Living, 1249 Coombs St., Napa. The early time corresponds to noon-1 p.m. in the Greenwich Mean Time zone of western Europe and Africa. Info, 252-4847.