Education

Library meeting, holiday hours

The Napa City-County Library Commission holds its regular public meeting Monday at 4 p.m., in the Yountville Library, 6548 Yount St., Yountville.

The Napa, American Canyon and the Calistoga libraries will be open during regular business hours on Monday and on Feb. 19.

First Christian School informational meeting

Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., for parents of children in grades K-8 in the Activity Center of First Christian Church. Info, 253-7226.

Alta Heights

informational meeting

Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Alta Heights multiuse room at 15 Montecito Blvd., Napa. Differentiated instruction, kindergarten, enrichment and art program will be discussed.

Pueblo Vista

Alternative School tours

School tours available Tuesday at 9 a.m.; Feb. 20, 9 a.m.; Feb. 22, 10 a.m. for parents of children in grades K-5. 1600 Barbara Road, Napa. Info, 259-5480 or 251-9290.

February book sale

The Friends of the Napa City-County Library Book Sale starts Saturday in the Community Room of the Napa Library, 580 Coombs St. Members-only preview from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Saturday. Half-price Day is Feb. 23 and Bag Day ($3 per bag) is on Feb. 24 and 25. Info 252-0708.

'Oil and Gas in Our World'

The first part of this free talk covers the basics of petroleum and reviews global production, consumption, reserves and dependence. Napa High School Little Theater, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m Info, bking@nvusd.k12.ca.us.

NVUSD open enrollment

The Napa Valley Unified School District's open enrollment policy provides parents who reside in the district the opportunity to request the school they wish their children to attend. Applications must be received no later than 3 p.m. Feb. 28 for the 2007-08 school year. Info, 253-3577.

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.

Scholarship for students

with disabilities

The California-Hawaii Elks Major Project Inc. board of trustees offers over $40,000 in undergraduate educational scholarships for high school seniors with disabilities. Applications are available from the Elks Web site at www.chea-elks.org. Must be postmarked by March 15. Info, 224-1987.

Kids' Turn

educational workshop

This workshop provides families with coping skills that can improve the communication between children and parents during and after divorce. The workshop is through Mar. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration, Cope Family Center at 252-1123.

Parenting classes

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

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. By appointment, 255-1800.

Tax prep services

Cope Family Center provides free tax preparation services to help qualifying families get their taxes done. Info, 252-1123 or e-mail us at azuniga@copefamilycenter.org.

Academic scholarships

The Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program of the American Cancer Society is accepting applications until April 27. Info, www.cancer.org/scholar.

Library book club

The first meeting of the Library Book Club will be March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Napa Main Library to discuss "Thinking for a Living: How to Get Better Performances and Results from Knowledge Workers," by Thomas Davenport. Sign up at 259-8240.

Programs for parents

Baby Steps is a program for parents of babies up to four months old on Tuesday mornings, 9-10 a.m. Informational classes for parents-to-be are every fourth Monday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Community Outreach, 3448 Villa Lane. Drop in, no charge. Fitness for two is every Friday, 1-2 p.m. at Synergy QVH Wellness Center. Info, 251-2026.

Ballet folklrico classes

Learn ballet folklrico every Saturday at Napa Valley College, Room 601A. Beginner and intermediates, 9-10:30 a.m.; advanced, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Info, 252 0417 or 253-3034.

ParentsCAN support groups

ParentsCanSupport offers support groups in English and Spanish. 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. ParentsCAN also has a new support group for grandparents who are raising and caring for their grandchildren with special needs on a temporary or permanent basis. The support group will meet at 10 a.m. every first and third Monday of the month at the ParentsCAN Drop-In Center, 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 3, Napa. Info, 253-7444.

Ambassadorial Scholarship

The North Napa Rotary Club is accepting applications for the "Ambassadorial Scholarship Award," which allows the recipient to study abroad and be an ambassador of good will. Open 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. Info, 253-2620.

Barks and Books

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

Health

Diabetes support groups

The Diabetes Wellness Center's Diabetes classes begin Wednesday. Both the Adult Support Group and the Parents with Children with Diabetes Support Group will meet Thursday. Registration required for classes. Info, 252.4411 ext. 2391.

Jazzercise

Jazzercise meets Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Redwood Middle School, 3600 Oxford St., Martin Hall. Free. Wear workout clothes and bring water and a mat. Info, 227-4300.

Support groups for caregivers

Meets Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and first and third Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Co-sponsored by Adult Day Services of Napa Valley and Queen of the Valley Hospital. 414 South Jefferson St., Napa. Info, Celine Regalia at 258-9087.

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

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

Senior Care Directory

The directory, published by Born to Age, contains cost comparisons of home care nursing services, area mortuaries, assisted living and retirement homes and other services available in the community. Free at area libraries, senior centers and hospital lobbies or send $3 with a request for a mailed copy to Born to Age, P.O. Box 6863, Napa, CA 94581 or by calling 226-7127.

Look good ... feel better

The American Cancer Society and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church offer the community ACS's Look Good ... Feel Better program. This is a free service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Next session will be held in Spanish at American Cancer Society Office, 1031 Jefferson St., Napa, Feb. 28, 5:30-7 p.m., call (800) ACS-2345.

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, Max Boveri at 258-9080.

Volunteer/fundraisers

Relay for Life fund raiser

There will be a soup and salad fundraiser to benefit Relay for Life on Saturday, 11:30 a.m., at the Masonic Family Center, 4125 Solano Ave. Cost is $6. Info, Anna at 255-2756.

Wildlife Rescue Center

Volunteers are needed to take one three-hour shift a week throughout the season at the Wildlife Rescue Center of Napa Valley. The season runs from early May through late August. Responsibilities involve cleaning and feeding young songbirds. Participate in one of the following registration sessions at Napa City-County Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa: April 21, 11 a.m.; May 5, 11 a.m.; June 18, 6 p.m. No pre-registration required. Info, 226-5573.

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

DivorceCare seminar

Weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. The next sessions begin Tuesday through May 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $12 for materials. Info and registration, 227-9083.

PC users meeting

Napa Valley Personal Computer Users Group hosts its February meeting, "Whittle's Picks 4 Your Digital Home: Exciting Technologies You're Sure To Love!" presented by David B. Whittle, contributing writer for Smart Computing, on Feb. 21, 7-9 p.m., at Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa.

Soroptimist International

The Soroptimist International of Napa Wine Country is hosting a informational meeting for anyone interested in hearing more about and joining this women's service organization. The social will be held at the Vintage Bank at 1500 Soscol Ave. in Napa at 6 p.m. Feb. 21.

Hearing Loss Association

The Hearing Loss Association meets on Feb. 21, 1 p.m., at the Senior Activities Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Chapter members who attended the Hearing Loss Association of California Conference 2007 will report on new and useful information they learned out of the nine workshops presented. Info, 226-9832.

Napa Valley Moms Club

Napa Valley Moms Club hosts Mocha Monday at 6 p.m., at the Starbucks on Soscol; Play Date at Alexa's House Saturday at 3 p.m., at 5061 Coombsville Road; Mocha Morning Feb. 22, 9 a.m., at the Redwood Plaza Starbucks; Club Kickoff Party March 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mary's Pizza. Officially join the club and sign up to help keep it going strong. Info, jenny_gass@yahoo.com or 251-9440.

Relay for Life meeting

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life kick-off event is March 6, 6:30-8 p.m., at the St. Apollinaris recreation room, 3700 Lassen St., Napa. The meeting will teach you how you, your family and friends can get involved in this year's Napa Valley Relay for Life. Info, Jaymie Kilgore at 363-0897 or jaymiekilgore@sbcglobal.net.

Girl Scouts enrollment

On March 14, local fire stations host Girl Scout representatives to distribute information about Girl Scouting. Representatives will be in American Canyon at 225 James Road, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and in Napa at 2000 Trower and 251 Glasser Dr., 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Widowed Persons Association

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

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

Sons in Retirement

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. Info, Steve at 252-6080 or Mike at 963-2928.

Napa County Resource Conservation District

The Napa County Resource Conservation District's next meeting will be at 1303 Jefferson Street, Suite 500B, 8 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month. Info, Kathleen Edson 252-4188 ext. 108

Got twins or multiples?

Then you need to get out of the house! The Napa Valley Mothers of Twins Club is a support/social club that includes meetings, guest speakers, moms' nights out and family events. Info, Molly at 254-8506 or hemsleyhome@sbcglobal.net.

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

Vigil Against War

The Unitarian Universalists Church Social Justice Committee invites everyone to come out and stand with them against the Iraq War at 2 p.m. today at Veterans Park in Napa. Bring signs. Info, Iris Daigre at 254-1208.

Cherry Pie bicycle race

Today, bicycle racers from throughout Northern California and Nevada will participate in the Cherry Pie Criterium, presented by the Eagle Racing Team of Napa. The event runs on a one-mile closed loop at the southern end of the Napa Valley Corporate Park. The start/finish line is on Napa Valley Corporate Drive near the grape press statue, accessible with free parking from Soscol Ferry Road. Ten races run for about 40 minutes each, starting at 8 a.m. The pros race at 3 p.m. No fee for admission and spectators are welcome. Info, www.eaglecyclingclub.org/CherryPie.htm.

Sweetheart

Folk Dance Festival

The Sweetheart Folk Dance Festival will be held at the Napa Valley College today, 1:30-5 p.m. in the dance studio, room 601A. There will be six types of dancing and dances from 15 countries. It is free for those who come to watch and there is a $4 donation for those who want to dance. Info, David Thomson, 255-7309.

Miss Napa County

Tickets are on sale for the Miss California Program, slated for June in Fresno. Miss Napa County 2005, Maggie Stewart, will crown one of the 12 young women who are vying to represent Napa County at the scholarship program, 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Napa Valley Opera House. Raffle and silent auction will be held. Cost is $18. Info, 226-7372.

AmCan Community Recognition Ball

Volunteer recognition nomination forms are being accepted through Feb. 23, 5 p.m., for the Gateway Award, which will be presented at the American Canyon Community Recognition Ball. Nomination forms may be obtained at the city of American Canyon Community Services Department, 100 Benton Way, American Canyon.

Family film festival

Every Friday in February, Hillside Christian Center at 100 Anderson Road in Napa is holding a free family movie. The festival starts at 6:30 p.m. with meal deals and the movie starts at 7 p.m.

Family violence prevention vigil

The Family Violence Prevention Vigil is on Channel 28 Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 10 p.m. during February. The vigil featured speakers and inspiring success stories told by survivors in their own words, Napa High School Chamber Choir and Napa Valley Taiko drummers.

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. Wednesday, 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, e-mail npsarty@hotmail.com or call 255-3950.