From Register staff

Education

Learn about Stone Bridge School

Stone Bridge School, a Waldorf Methods Charter School, will hold an open enrollment informational event for parents of preschoolers on Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Napa Library Community Room, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Bring copies of your child's birth certificate, immunization records and two proofs of residency. All enrollment applications are due Feb. 16. Stone Bridge School is a K-8 independent charter school of the Napa Valley Unified School District. Info, 252-5522 or www.stonebridgeschool.org.

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. This interactive workshop will demonstrate how to make circle time a productive learning experience for children. It is offered on Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., at Canyon Oaks School, 475 Silver Oak Trail, American Canyon. Pre-register online at www.crcnapa.org or call 253-0376, ext. 101.

Learn to run a child care business

Community Resources for Children (CRC) will present a free five-week course on how to run a successful child care business and solve common problems. Topics include income and expenses, policy and contracts, recordkeeping and marketing. Leah McNally, a former preschool teacher and child care center director, will present. McNally holds her Early Childhood Education certificate and a bachelor's in business management. Classes will be held at CRC's training center, 5 Financial Plaza, Suite 226, on Tuesday and on Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, 13 and 20. Pre-register at www.crcnapa.org or call 253-0376, ext. 101.

Sexuality presentation

Deborah Roffman, a nationally certified sexuality and family life educator and the author of "Sex and Sensibility," gives a free presentation for parents on sexuality and children with a focus on middle school students on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Blue Oak School, 1435 Polk St. No child care available. Info, 261-4500.

Napa Valley Junior Miss

The Napa Valley Junior Miss Scholarship Program holds a parent/girl orientation meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Napa City-County Library community meeting room, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Junior Miss is open to girls in 11th grade, and this year will award more than $10,000 in scholarships. Info, 253-7058 or 974-3635.

Men's workshop

"Discovering the Mystical Warrior," a transformative workshop for men, is offered 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Jan. 31 at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1249 Coombs St. Facilitator Dr. Matthew Heim teaches how to exercise and expand the intuitive mind and strike a balance between material and spiritual achievement. No charge, but donations are accepted. Info, 337-3192.

Blue Oak School open house

Blue Oak School holds a Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at 1436 Polk St., Napa. Attendees should bring their child to see the kindergarten classroom and hear a presentation by teacher Elizabeth Thompson. Info, 261-4522.

Identity theft seminar

Robert Rowen, vice president of Operations at Bank of Napa, presents a one-hour seminar on identity theft and related topics on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Bank of Napa Community Room, suite 101, 2007 Redwood Road, Napa. Call to reserve a seat, 299-2328.

Senior seminars

Greg Wright presents "Photography and Exciting Travels" at Napa Community College's Wellness Seminar for Seniors at 9 a.m. on Friday. At 10:15 a.m., Debra Bruner presents "NCTPA," focusing on Napa County Transportation Planning Agency issues that relate to seniors. Seminars are held every Friday at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center on Jefferson Street. Come to any Friday morning class to sign up.

NVUSD honor band

The Napa Valley Unified School District offers a fourth-grade honor band with rehearsals Saturday and March 6, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Silverado Middle School band room. A master class designed for Napa middle school string players is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Harvest Middle School. Napa students in grades five through seven with at least one year of music experience on their instrument are invited to six weeks of rehearsals, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Vintage High School music room beginning Feb. 1 and leading up to a concert at the NVUSD auditorium at 7 p.m. on March 15. The concert will feature the Silverado Advanced Band and Vintage High Concert Band. Info, 259-8565.

Mt. George Open House

Mt. George Elementary School hosts a Parent Information Night and Open House for prospective new families of K -5 students for the 2007-08 school year on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Multi-use Room. Info, 253-3766 or www.mges.nvusd.k12.ca.us.

Parenting classes Napa Valley Adult School offers parenting classes at Redwood Middle School on Tuesdays, Feb. 6-March 27, and Wednesdays, Feb. 7-March 28. Enroll anytime. Info, 253-3594.

Credit seminar

Cope Family Center offers a free class about credit Feb. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. This short class will focus on the basics of credit: what it is, why it is important, how to obtain your report and some tips on what you can do to repair it. Free child care is provided on a limited basis. The class is offered in both English and Spanish. Register by calling Angelina at 252-1123 or e-mailing azuniga@copefamilycenter.org.

Nursing scholarship

The Sato Foundation will match up to $10,000 toward Grant's fund, a Napa Valley College Foundation scholarship for nursing students, between now and the end of February. To contribute, contact 253-3374.

Library book club

The Napa Main Library holds the first meeting of its new book club on March 1 at 7 p.m. to discuss "Thinking for a Living: How to Get Better Performances and Results from Knowledge Workers," by Thomas Davenport. The book will be online at www.co.napa.ca.us/library beginning Jan. 29. Then, the group will meet in real time to discuss the book and choose future titles to discuss. Receive the first chapters of the book by e-mail and then check out the book from the Napa Main Library. Sign up at the reference desk or by phone at 259-8240.

Justin-Siena Hall of Honor

The Justin-Siena High School Alumni Council, in cooperation with the school's board of trustees, faculty and staff, seeks nominees for the second installment of honorees to the Justin-Siena Hall of Honor, which permanently records the contributions of the school's most outstanding alumni. All alumni are eligible upon the five-year anniversary of their graduation date. To nominate an alumnus, contact Justin-Siena Alumni Director Caroline (Bettencourt) Gerlomes at gerlomesc@justin-siena.com or 255-0950, ext. 644 no later than March 1. Info, www.justin-siena.com.

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 need-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.

Tax prep counseling service

The Napa Senior Center offers free, volunteer-run tax preparation services for middle- and low-income taxpayers and seniors 60 and over, administered through AARP. Workshops are held at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, Tuesdays from Feb. 6 through April 10; and at St. Helena Library, 1492 Library, St. Helena, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Feb. 8 to April 12. Clients will be seen at the Napa Senior Center by appointment only and should call 255-1800 for an appointment.

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.

There is also a free informational class for pregnant mothers and families planning to have a baby at Community Outreach every fourth Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 3448 Villa Lane. Info, 251-2026.

Ballet folklrico classes

Learn ballet folklrico dances every Saturday at Napa Valley College in room 601A. Beginner and intermediate classes are 9-10:30 a.m., advanced classes are 10:30 a.m. to noon. Info, Lilia Navarro at 252 0417 or Hector Brambila at 253-3034.

Barks and Books The Napa City-County Library announces a new, free reading program for children 7 to 12 called Barks and Books. In this program, children read to a gentle certified therapy dog provided by Paws For Healing. The program is held on Fridays at 3 p.m. and on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Children's Room of the Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Info, 253-4070.

ParentsCAN support groups

ParentsCanSupport offers support groups in English and Spanish. Support groups include General Disability Support Group, 259-8655; Challenging Behaviors Support Group, 259-8656; Autism Support Group, 253-7444; and Spanish General Disability Support Groups, 259-8174.

Ambassadorial Scholarship

The North Napa Rotary Club has announced that applications are currently being accepted for the "Ambassadorial Scholarship Award," which allows the recipient to study abroad and be an ambassador of good will. Each year, the Rotary Foundation awards scholarships to students who have completed at least two years of college or hold secondary school education and have been employed in a recognized vocation for at least two years.

Up to $23,000 is provided for round trip transportation, tuition, fees and other expenses. Applications taken now are for academic year 2008-09. While abroad, recipients are expected to appear before Rotary clubs in the country they are visiting and speak to civic organizations, schools, etc. Info, Chris Burns of the North Napa Rotary at 253-2620.

Health

Digital age and aging gracefully

St. Helena Hospital's Women's Center holds a free workshop about the digital age and the latest advances in health, "Get the Picture: Understanding the Digital Age and Aging Beautifully," on Monday at Napa Valley College's Upper Valley Campus, room 9, 1088 College Ave., St. Helena. This is the first in a series of workshops for women that aims to reduce the anxiety that women may feel about health issues. Speakers are Steven Herber, MD, medical director of the Institute for Plastic Surgery; and John Cafaro, photographer at Alan's Studio. Reservations, 963-1912.

Bay Area flu shot information

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

Open Door Deeksha

On Mondays, 7-9 p.m., come to 1249 Coombs St., Napa, for Open Door Deeksha. Deeksha is an energy that 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.

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.

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 Lane, suite 102. The network invites anyone who has a spinal cord injury or has a friend or relative with such an injury to attend to share information and for help with support services and recreation.

Panic relief support group The panic attack and anxiety support program needs a minimum of four people to start this free local support group. Info, (732) 940-9648 or www.panicreliefinc.com.

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 in these convenient classes held at the Queen of the Valley Hospital, Clinic Ole and the Napa Valley Adult School. Call 261-6771 to enroll.

Grief Support Groups Hospice of Napa Valley offers grief support groups for Napa County residents 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, Max Boveri at 258-9080.

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.

Volunteer/fundraisers

Napa High School Academic Booster ClubAll day on Wednesday and on Jan. 31, when you shop and eat at Christopher's Fine Food, 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."

Boys & Girls Club fundraisers

The Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley hosts a crab feed on Saturday at Chardonnay Hall, Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third St., Napa. There will be a no-host cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and a dinner, dance and silent auction at 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Tickets are $50 and available at the Vintage Bank and Boys & Girls Club locations. The Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley also hosts the wildly popular High Society Ball on March 10 at the Napa Clubhouse, 1515 Pueblo Ave. The event features a 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception and dinner, auction and dancing at 7 p.m. Info, 255-8866.

Volunteer with pets

Loving Animals Providing Smiles (LAPS), an animal-assisted therapy organization serving the Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties, invites the public to learn more about volunteering with their pets at Napa City-County Library Community Room, 580 Coombs St., Napa, on Jan. 29, 7:15-8 p.m. LAPS therapy teams currently work with the elderly, special needs children and troubled teens, and they welcome all types of domestic pets and their handlers to join them. Info, 265-6642.

Mini Thrift Shop

The Mini Thrift Shop is at the corner of Fourth and Randolph streets in Adams Hall. It is sponsored by United Methodist Women, who use the proceeds for mission to women, youth and children both locally and worldwide. Beginning Feb. 5, it will be open each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through November. Stock includes clothing for all ages and necessities for turning a house into a home. Prices are exceedingly low and there is no sales tax. Stock changes weekly. Info, 224-4785.

California Cadet Academy

California Cadet Academy seeks volunteers to head a fundraising committee. Info, 864-6700 or calacdet.com.

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.

Irene Snow Elementary pavers Irene Snow Elementary School recently dedicated the new multi-purpose room. They have designated two areas where they will be selling brick pavers, which will 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. Forms are available at the school. Info, 253-3666 or 255-7865.

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.

Clubs/Meetings

Napa County Commission on Aging

Monday's special Napa County Commission on Aging meeting will be held in Lee Lounge of the Veterans Home in Yountville, 1-5 p.m. The business meeting will be held 1-2 p.m. Beginning at 2 p.m., the commissioners will participate in an orientation and planning session facilitated by Terry Longoria. Info, 224-8334.

Napa Valley Photographic Society

The Napa Valley Photographic Society meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Studio II, 570 Soscol Ave., Napa. All members wishing to have two pieces of their work critiqued at the meeting should plan to check in by 6:45 p.m. Membership is open to all individuals at least 18 years old who are interested in photography. Info, Priscilla Miles at 257-4535 or Len Powers at 255-8178.

Napa Women's Club

The women of Napa Valley are invited to join the Napa Women's Club Evening Edition. The monthly meetings are filled with high energy and fun and have a charitable component. The next meeting is on Tuesday in an historical building at 218 Franklin St., Napa. The social/networking starts at 6 p.m., the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and the social/networking continues after the meeting. Guests are welcome.

Democrats of the Napa Valley

Democrats of Napa Valley hosts a Salon Tuesday at 5 p.m. at its headquarters, 1015 Coombs St., Napa. Guests watch and discuss the State of the Union Address by President Bush. A $15 donation includes light dinner and two glasses of wine or other beverage. R.S.V.P. to 320-2324 or info@democratsofnapavalley.org.

Retired Public Employees Association The Retired Public Employees Association will meet on Friday at noon at the Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Dan Monez will be the guest speaker. Info, 224-6402.

Needlepoint guild

The Wine Country Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild meets at the Napa Senior Center on the fourth Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. The January meeting will include additions to the "Fiber Notebook," followed by the annual soup and salad pot luck. All stitchers are welcome. Info, 255-1199.

Alumni lunch at St. John's

St. John the Baptist Catholic School invites all alumni to a homecoming lunch on Jan. 31 at noon during Catholic Schools Week. Walk the halls, see old friends and celebrate 95 years of educational excellence. The lunch will take place in the Hall on Napa Street. R.S.V.P. to 224-8388 or office@stjohnscatholic.org. There will also be a Super Bowl party and football pool party on Saturday at 6 p.m. at St. John's Hall, 942 Napa St., featuring a raffle and silent auction, a no-host bar, music and dancing.

Pruning contest

The Napa Valley Grapegrowers host the Napa County Pruning Contest 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.

Camellia show

Napa Camellia Society members welcomes over 40 exhibitors from the Northern Calfornia Camellia Council to their Feb. 3 show. After blooms are judged, the public is invited to view between 800-1,000 camellia blooms. Show is 1-5 p.m. Info, Jack Tognetti 252-4005.

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.

Singles of North Bay

Those 55 and over are invited to breakfast and stimulating conversation on 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

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. A $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.

Developmentally Disabled Christian Ministries

The Developmentally Disabled Christian Ministries, an 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, 5-8 p.m. Volunteers from local churches serve dinner and participate in Christian activities and fellowship. Meetings are open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Info, Jean Donahoe at 253-2932.

Breakfast at Napa Senior Center

The National and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Napa County Chapter No. 0281, serves breakfast on the third Sunday of the month -- that's today -- 7:30-11 a.m. at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. 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.

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

NVC play auditions

The Napa Valley College Division of Fine and Performing Arts holds auditions on Tuesday at 7 p.m. for "Uncommon Women and Others," a comedy about women who struggle to hold on to their dreams after college graduation. Those wishing to audition for the six April performances should prepare to read from the script. The play was written by Wendy Wasserstein and is directed by Carla Spindt. Napa Valley College Theater, Building 1200, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa. Info, 253-3209.

Spirit of the Napa Valley The Napa Interfaith Council will hold the third annual Spirit of the Napa Valley event on Feb. 10 at the Christian Brothers Retreat Center, Mt. La Salle, Napa, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme is "Spirit of the Napa Valley: The Spirituality of Health and Healing." The keynote speaker is Louise Franklin of the Center for Attitudinal Healing in Sausalito. 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 6-7:30 p.m. on Public Access Television Channel 28 for interviews with local guests, music and games, along with viewer participation. If you would like to be a guest on the show, contact Arty at npsarty@hotmail.com 255-3950.