Education

Poetry slam

Napa City-County Library presents a poetry slam for teens, grades seven to 12, today, 5:30 p.m. Info, 253-4235.

History of a

mountain man

Jerry Nunn, great-great-great grandson of Caleb Greenwood will present Greenwood's life and experiences in the Napa Valley today, 2:30 p.m., at Napa City-County Library. This free event is hosted by the Napa County Historical Society. Info, 224-1739.

Good citizen award ceremony

Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter will hand out American History, Good Citizen and Christopher Columbus awards on Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m. in the NVUSD board room.

Circle time workshop

Community Resources for Children (CRC) presents a Circle Time Workshop for child care providers and preschool 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. This interactive workshop will demonstrate how to make circle time a productive learning experience for children. It is offered in two locations: Wednesday, 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.

Napa Valley Genealogical & Biographical Society

The Napa Valley Genealogical & Biographical Society holds its afternoon monthly meeting Thursday, 1 p.m., at Senior Citizen Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. The guest speaker is Dolores Hibbert, former librarian for the genealogical society. She will describe her Internet research that reunited two brothers, both in their 70s, after one brother was adopted away from the family as an infant. Info, 253-7447.

Drop-in day for dropouts

As part of a statewide effort by California Adult Schools to reach adults without a high school diploma, Napa Valley Adult School will participate in the Drop-in Day for Dropouts on Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Free, private, individual high school diploma counseling will be provided on a walk-in, no appointment basis. Napa Valley Adult School is at 1600 Lincoln Ave., Napa. Info, 253-3594.

Senior seminars

Napa Community College's Wellness Seminar for Seniors offers a seminar on Peripheral Arterial Disease on Friday, 9 a.m., and a seminar entitled "Ed and his Accordion" at 10:15 a.m. Come to any Friday morning class to sign up. Seminars are held at the Senior Center on Jefferson Street in Napa every Friday morning, 9-11 a.m.

Celiac support group

A celiac support group meeting will be held on Saturday, 10 a.m., in the main conference room at Queen of the Valley Hospital. Patients are encouraged to bring spouses and significant others. Info, Mary Ann at 224-1469.

ParentsCAN workshop

ParentsCAN and Protection and Advocacy Inc., present a workshop in Spanish on updates and new regulations regarding respite services for families receiving North Bay Regional Center services. It will be held on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3299 Claremont Way. A clients' rights advocate will be present to answer questions and concerns families who have children with disabilities may have. Call ParentsCAN at 253-7444 to register for the workshop.

Child care business practices training course

Community Resources for Children will present a free comprehensive five-week course on how to run a successful child care business and solve common problems. Topics include income and expenses, policy and contracts, record-keeping and marketing. Leah McNally, a former preschool teacher and child care center director, will be the presenter. Classes will be held at CRC's training center, 5 Financial Plaza, Suite 226, on Jan. 23 and 30, Feb. 6, 13 and 20. Pre-register at www.crcnapa.org or call 253-0376, ext. 101.

Baby Steps

Baby Steps is a program for parents of babies up to four months old designed to address various topics related to new babies. It is held Tuesday mornings, 9-10 a.m., at Community Outreach, 3448 Villa Lane. Sponsored by Cope. No charge; drop in. Info, 251-2026.

Health

Alzheimer's education

Adult Day Services of Napa Valley's Alzheimer's Day Care Resource Center offers free educational events addressing issues for caregivers of people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease starting on Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at 414 South Jefferson St., Napa. There will be more events throughout the year. These free lectures are open to the public. Info, 258-9087.

Bay Area flu shot information

Through Jan. 31 get information about flu shot locations, times and fees by calling United Way HELPLINK. Info, (800) 273-6222.

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, 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.

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, corner of Trancas and Villa Lane. Info, 251-2026.

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., St. Helena. Info, 963-1912.

Quit smoking today

The Community Quit Smoking Program offers a structured classroom setting, nicotine replacement products and therapies and support for people who want to become non-smokers. The program is subsidized and there is no cost. Enroll today in these convenient classes held at Queen of the Valley Hospital, Clinic Ole and the Napa Valley Adult School. Call 261-6771l.

Senior Care Directory

The 2007 Napa County Senior Care Directory is now available for seniors, family members, caregivers and others interested in the care of the aging populations. The directory, published by Born to Age, also 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. The Born to Age Senior Care 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.

Volunteer/fundraisers

Warm clothing drive

for Napa shelter project

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

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. Team in Training is a major fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Learn more Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Public Library, 1492 Library Lane, St. Helena. Info, 303-4800 or www.teamintraining.org/SF/RWC.

Napa High School

Academic Booster Club

All day on Jan. 17, 24 and 31, when you shop and eat at Christopher's Fine Foods, 1249 Napa Town Center, 15 percent of sales go to the Napa High School Academic Booster Club when you hand them a flyer. Flyers can be picked up in the Napa High School office or downloaded from nhs.nvusd.k12.ca.us under "Parents Club." On Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 15 percent of all food sales at Compadres in Yountville go to the Napa High School Academic Booster Club. Be sure to tell them you are with Napa High.

Irene Snow Elementary pavers

Irene Snow Elementary School recently dedicated the new multi-purpose room. We have designated two areas where we will be selling brick pavers, to be permanently displayed on school grounds. Pavers sell for $50 for small and $100 for large. The deadline to purchase a paver is April 1. Info, 253-3666 or 255-7865.

Clubs/Meetings

Unitarian Universalists

for peace

Demonstrate today, 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. If it rains, meet over cocoa and coffee to write our opposition to war to Congress at Downtown Joe's. Info, 254-1208.

Hearing Loss Association

of Napa Valley

Christopher Ash of the California Telephone Access Program will speak at the January Hearing Loss Association of Napa Valley meeting on Wednesday, 1 p.m., at the Senior Activities Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. There is no charge. Info, 226-9832.

Walk for Life

Napa residents can Walk for Life in San Francisco Saturday by signing up for bus transportation from Napa. Buses will leave from the St. Apollinaris Church parking lot at 3700 Lassen St. at 9:15 a.m. and drop people off at the walk's starting point near Justin Herman Plaza. The buses will pick people up at the walk's ending point near the Marina Green and return to Napa around 5 p.m. Call Nancy or Ron Maxson at 226-1350.

Napa Elks Lodge meeting

The next meeting of the Napa Elks Lodge, a charitable organization, is at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The annual Crab Feed and Silent Auction Fundraiser are on Jan. 27 at 5 p.m., with the J. Silverheels Band playing music from 8 a.m. to midnight. Tickets are for sale in the Lounge for $40 per person until Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. Info, 235 0368.

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.

Other

Israel consul general

visits Napa

Israel's consul general for the Pacific Northwest, David Akov, comes to Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm St., today, 4-6 p.m. Akov will discuss the many outside threats to Israel's existence. The public is invited to this free event and refreshments will be served.

MLK Commemoration

The Napa Interfaith Council hosts Napa County's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration today, 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 625 Randolph St., Napa. The celebration of King's life will feature Napa County Court Commissioner Monique Langhorne-Johnson and choirs from the Union Baptist Church and Vintage High School. It will be a community-wide gathering of people from all faiths to celebrate a time when one person made a difference and changed our world. A dessert reception will follow. Info, 226-7127.

Drumming for peace

The Drum Cafe provides South African drums for all participants in this exciting and uplifting event on Friday at Riesling Hall, Napa Valley Expo, 7 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at the Napa Valley Center for Spiritual Living, 1227 Coombs St., Napa. Info, 252-4847 or www.drumcafe.com.

Pruning contest

The Napa Valley Grapegrowers host the Sixth Annual Napa County Pruning Contest on Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m., in Yountville at Beringer Blass Wine Estate's Gamble Ranch on State Lane. Those interested in participating should request an entry packet from the Napa Valley Grapegrowers at 944-8311 or info@napagrowers.org. Entries are limited to two pruners per company and must be received by Feb. 2.