Education

ParentsCAN workshops

The Individual Education Plan (IEP) Clinic is a small group workshop for parents interested in finding out more about the special education process. Tuesday, noon to 1:30 p.m. at 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 3 in Napa. Info, 253-7444.

Conservation of burrowing owls

Join Napa-Solano Audubon on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. for a presentation by California Dept. of Fish and Game biologists Brenda Johnson and Esther Burkett, on the burrowing owl's habitat, natural history and conservation. Florence Douglas Senior Center, 333 Amador, Vallejo. Info, ww.napasolanoaudubon.com.

Kids quest experience

Dr. Science, aka Dr. Don Loveless, leads science and history afterschool enrichment classes for students in third through fifth grade four Wednesdays each month from 3:15-4:30 p.m. At St. Helena's Carnegie Building starting this Wednesday. Call 963-5706 to register.

Early sign-ups for AmCan Little League

Early sign-ups will be held at the Community Service Department Office on Benton Way in American Canyon on Saturday. A birth certificate and proof of residence is required at registration. Info, 644-5430.

Master Gardeners

public workshop

The UCCE Master Gardeners of Napa County invite the community to join them for a free workshop, "Fruit Trees: Part 2 (of 3), Pruning." Part 2 will be held in Napa at the UCCE Meeting Room, 1710 Soscol Ave., on Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon and Jan 20 in St. Helena at the Upper Valley Campus, Napa Valley College, 1088 College Ave., 9:30 a.m. to noon. Info, 253-4221.

Donner party

relative to speak

Local entrepreneur Jerry Nunn speaks about his great-great-great-grandfather Caleb Greenwood and the part his family played in the Second Relief Party's rescue of the Donner Party at the Napa County Historical Society's on Jan. 14, 2:30 p.m. at the Napa City-County Library. Info, 224-1739.

Circle Time Workshop

Community Resources for Children (CRC) presents a Circle Time Workshop for child care providers and pre-school teachers. Circle time is a wonderful opportunity for children to play games in a group, learn to take turns, sing songs, hear stories and more. Jan. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., CRC's Toy Library, 5 Financial Plaza, Suite 107, Napa; and Jan. 23, 6-8 p.m., Canyon Oaks School, 475 Silver Oak Trail, American Canyon. Pre-register online at www.crcnapa.org or call 253-0376, ext. 101.

Health

Diabetes Wellness Program

The Diabetes Wellness Program's January education classes and support groups are as follows: Diabetes classes begin Wednesday; Adult Support Group meets Wednesday; and Parents of Children with Diabetes Support Group meets Thursday. Registration is required. Info, 707-252-4411, ext. 2391.

Mental Health

Family Support Group

The Mental Health Family Support Group meets Monday, 6:30-8 p.m., at 1500 Third St., Napa. Sponsored by the County of Napa Health and Human Services Agency. Info, 253-4778 or 253-6192.

Beauty program for women with cancer

The American Cancer Society offers a program on Monday at 9:30 a.m. to teach women clever tricks to enhance their own natural beauty and disguise skin and hair changes. Queen of the Valley Community Outreach Center, 3448 Villa Lane, Suite 102, Napa. Reservations, 255-5911, ext. 3.

Ostomy support group

The Napa Valley Ostomy Support Group will meet on Tuesday at the Queen of the Valley Hospital conference room #3 at 4 p.m. Disaster preparedness will be discussed. Info, Kathleen at 255-6695.

Open Door Deeksha

On Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Open Door Deeksha. Deeksha, an energy that helps to release attachments of the mind, will be practiced at 1249 Coombs St., Napa. Info, victoriatak@ineverymoment.com or 967-0601.

Support groups

for caregivers

A Wednesday evening group meets 6-8 p.m. in the Hospice Community Room, 414 South Jefferson St., Napa. Another group meets the first and third Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. in the ADSNV Group Room, 414 South Jefferson St. Info, Celine Regalia at 258-9087.

Fitness for two

Movement for Pregnant Moms and Moms with Babies is a free, drop-in fitness class held every Friday, 1-2 p.m. at Synergy QVH Wellness Center. Info, 251-2026.

Volunteer/fundraisers

Warm clothing drive

Unity in Napa Valley is holding a warm clothing drive for the Napa Valley Shelter Project, today and Jan. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop off wearable warm clothing at the Welcome Grange, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa. Info, 255-6881.

Volunteer Ombudsmen needed

The Napa Long Term Care Ombudsman program is currently seeking caring people to train as volunteer Ombudsmen. Duties include making regular visits to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities for the elderly, resolving complaints and attending family and resident council meetings. Tuesday at 1530 Menlo Ave. Info, 255-4236.

Team in Training

Train for a marathon (run or walk) triathlon or 100-mile cycling event while raising money to help people with blood cancer. Information meeting, Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Info, www.teamintraining.org/SF/RWC.

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 to meet

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

Unitarian Universalists for peace

Demonstrate on Jan. 14, 2-4 p.m. Make your sign or banner for you, your church or organization and bring it to Napa's Veteran's Park, Main at Third Street. The group will witness, rain or shine. If it rains, meet over cocoa and coffee to write our opposition to war to congress at Downtown Joe's. Info, 254-1208.

Widowed Persons Association

Join a chapter with other widows and widowers for support, friendship and activities. Attend breakfast each Tuesday at 8 a.m. at Baker's Square. Info, Abbey at 224-8716.

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.

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.

Round and

Square Dancing

Round Dancing, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Grange Hall, 3275 Hagen Rd., Napa. $3 donation is requested. Dancing in a Square is 7:30-9:30 p.m.; donation is $5.Info, 252-3161 or 255-3278.

Mothers of Twins Club

Mom's night out is the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Info, 254-8506.

Senior pot luck dinner

Napa Citizens Inc. offers pot luck dinners every second Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. Bring either a starch, vegetable, salad, dessert or bread, and also a plate, cup and utensils.

Order of

the Rainbow Girls

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls meets every first and third Monday of each month at the Napa Masonic Family Center, 4125 Solano Ave. Info, Diana Luvenguth at 330-0937.

Napa Sons of Italy

Napa Sons of Italy Lodge #2043 welcomes you to attend our monthly meetings every fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Napa Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. For more information, call 252-1963 or 226-9747.

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

Israel consul general visits Napa

Israel's Consul General for the Pacific Northwest, David Akov, comes to Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm St., on Jan. 14, 4-6 p.m. The many outside threats to Israel's existence will be discussed and a Q & A period will follow.

MLK Commemoration

The Napa Interfaith Council hosts Napa County's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. annual commemoration event on Jan. 14, 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 625 Randolph St., Napa. Speaker Monique Langhorne-Johnson, Napa County Court Commissioner, and choirs from the Union Baptist Church and Vintage High will be featured. Info, 226-7127.

Arty 'Party' Reyes

Join Arty "Party" Reyes along with co-host George the Barber and the Hollywood Homegirl for a fun-filled live 90-minute variety show reaching out to Napa and American Canyon. Tune in every Wednesday night from 6-7:30 p.m. on Public Access Television Channel 28. Info, 255-3950.