Education

Master Gardener help desk

Master Gardeners will be available to answer general gardening questions and provide information and handouts on home horticulture and pest management. Today at Orchard Supply Hardware, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info, 253-4221.

Napa leaders read to kids

Today, 2-5 p.m., at the Napa Main Library, leaders of the local Hispanic community will read stories in Spanish.

Elephants of Thailand

Raj, from the Gandhi Institute, leads a presentation on his visit to the Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand. Monday, 7 p.m., at the Napa Valley Center for Spiritual Living, 1249 Coombs St., Napa. Info, office@nvcsl.com.

ParentsCAN events

Individual Education Program (IEP) Clinic in English, Tuesday at noon.

Support Group in English for parents of children with bipolar, ADHD and challenging behaviors, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

At 3299 Claremont Way, Napa. Reservations, 253-7444.

Napa Valley College job fair

Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Napa Valley College gym, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa. Online early registration is available at www.myinterfase.com/napavalley/employer. Info, 253-3055.

Elder abuse presentation

Napa County District Attorney Bryan Tong presents "Prevent Elder Fraud" on Wednesday at Redwood Retirement Community, 2350 Redwood Road, Napa. Info, 257-0333.

Napa County Office

of Education meeting

Parents of children in all Napa County schools are invited to a presentation on the newly implemented emergency response and crisis management plans. Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. at the American Canyon Middle School Library and March 22 at the Redwood Middle School Library. Info, 259-5926.

Gardening Workshop

Master Gardeners hosts a free, public workshop, "Beginning Gardening," in St. Helena at the Upper Valley Campus, Napa Valley College, 1088 College Ave., on Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info and registration, 253-4221.

High school essay contest

"It's a Wonderful Life" essay scholarship contest asks high school seniors to address how an individual has made a difference in their life. Info, Birthright of Napa at 255-6111. Deadline is Saturday.

Adult School

parenting classes

Tuesdays through March 27 and Wednesdays through March 28. At Redwood Middle School. Info, 253-3594.

Cancer survivor scholarships

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

Programs for parents

Baby Steps is 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. Fitness for two is every Friday, 1-2 p.m. at Synergy QVH Wellness Center. Drop in, no charge. Info, 251-2026.

Mommy and Me art classes

Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Fairgrounds Mobile Estates-Club House, 2525 Flosden Road, American Canyon. In English and Spanish. Free for American Canyon residents. R.S.V.P. at 363-0058.

Art with Me

Community Resources for Children hosts "Art with Me" every Thursday evening, 5-6 p.m. 5 Financial Plaza, Suite 110, Napa. Info, 253-0376, ext. 101.

Ballet Folklrico classes

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.

Health

Senior health fair

Monday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. Free health screenings, including blood pressure and cholesterol checks provided to seniors and their families. Info, 255-1800.

Reduce stroke risk

On Tuesday, Life Line Screening will be at the St. Helena Hospital-Women's Center, 1299 Pine St., St. Helena. For an appointment, call (800) 697-9721 or www.lifelinescreening.com.

Toxicity workshop

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Eade Family Chiropractic presents a workshop discussing toxicity and deficiency at 575 Lincoln Ave., Suite 225, Napa. Free. Reservations, 255-6888.

Diabetes support groups

Adult Support group meets Wednesday, and Parents of Children with Diabetes Support Group meets Thursday. Registration, 252-4411, ext. 2391.

Fitness studio open house

March 19, 5-8 p.m., Symmetry Fitness and Lazarus Chiropractic co-host an open house at Symmetry Fitness Studios. Back strengthening class at 5:30 p.m., yoga at 6:30 p.m. Info, 258-2099 or 227-2692.

Alzheimer's Respite Weekend

Applications to participate in this Adult Day Services event at Enchanted Hills Camp on Mt. Veeder Road, April 20-22, is March 30. Info, 258-9087.

Blood drive

March 24 at Redwood Retirement Community, 2350 Redwood Road, Napa, 1-4 p.m. Info, 257-0333.

Support groups for caregivers

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. and the first and third Thursday, 1-3 p.m. at 414 South Jefferson St., Napa. Info, Celine Regalia at 258-9087.

Kidney transplant/dialysis support group

First Thursday of the month at the Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, 7-8 p.m. Info, 944-1870.

Man to Man support group

For men coping with prostate cancer Info, ACS at (800) ACS-2345.

Quit smoking today

For information on free smoking cessation classes at the Queen, call 261-6771.

Volunteer/fundraisers

NapaLit fundraiser

Book lovers can buy chocolate and support literacy as Cacao Anasa, a chocolatier, donates 15 percent of its online sales today to NapaLit, a comprehensive Web site of Napa Valley literacy efforts. www.cacaoanasa.com to buy chocolate. Info, Roberta, 266-4403.

Napa High Academic Boosters

Mention Napa High ABC and 15 percent of all food sales at Fazerrati's Pizza on Tuesday will go to the club.

Dreamweavers benefit

The Thursday production of the murder mystery thriller, "Laura," will benefit Napa Youth Group's community service project at Walker River Reservation in Hawthorne, Nev. Tickets, 253-1411.

Great estate sale

At Napa Discovery Shop, 1342 Trancas St. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. March 18. Info, 224-4398.

Young School benefit

Saturday at at Quintessa winery in Rutherford, 6-10 p.m. An evening of wine, food and auction. Tickets, 967-9909 or www.foreveryoungbenefit.org.

St. Patrick's breakfast

March 18 breakfast and sweet shoppe is at St. Apollinaris Parish Hall, 3700 Lassen St., Napa, 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Benefits YLI scholarships, Developmentally Disabled Christian Ministry and various charities in the Napa Valley.

Tiara Party

March 24, 5:30 p.m. at Spinelle Fine Jewelers. Benefits Napa Emergency Women's Services. Tickets and info, 253-7789.

Spring Swing Dinner Dance

March 24 at St. John's Catholic Church Hall, Napa. Benefits the Napa High School Music Program. To donate prizes, call Larraine Ewing at 255-4701.

Empty Bowls fundraiser

Bring awareness to hunger issues in Napa County at "Empty Bowls" on March 25, 4-7 p.m., at the Boys & Girls Club in Napa. Gourmet soup, breads and water. All proceeds go to the Food Bank of Napa Valley. Tickets, Morgan Lane Real Estate, 225-3710, and at the door.

Teeth whitening to benefit

Cope Family Center

Through June, Dr. Adrian Fenderson will donate the entire fee to Cope and Smiles for Life. Info, 258-8700 or copefamilycenter.org.

Volunteer at Grad Nite

Volunteers are sought for Grad Nite 2007, where high school seniors can celebrate a safe graduation on June 8 at Napa Valley College, 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Info, Karry Petrakis at 253-2238.

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. 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. Info, 226-5573.

Mini Thrift Shop

At the corner of Fourth and Randolph streets in Adams Hall. Proceeds go to help women and children both locally and worldwide. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through November. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. Info, 224-4785.

Wine and food volunteers

Become a volunteer at Copia, the center for wine and food. Enjoy the social community, learn about wine and food, meet with wine experts and chefs and get discounts on programs and merchandise. Info, Ellie Klevins at 265-5972 or eklevins@copia.org.

Donate to Salvation Army

Donations of beef products such as hamburger, stew meat and roasts for the the Salvation Army in Napa are requested. Donations can be made by contacting the head cook, Pat Calcote, at the Salvation Army at 226-8150, extension 106, Monday through Friday.

Clubs/Meetings

Library Commission meeting

Regular public meeting, Monday, 4 p.m., at Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Info, 253-4242.

Scorpions

The Napa-Solano Audubon Society hosts "Scorpions," a presentation by Professor Warren Savary of SF State University at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Florence Douglas Senior Center, 333 Amador, Vallejo. Non-members are welcome. Info, www.napasolanoaudubon.com.

Girl Scouts enrollment

On Wednesday, 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.

Wildflower walk

The Napa Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society hosts a wildflower walk Saturday at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Sonoma County. The group will meet behind Blockbuster Video in Bel Aire Plaza, Napa, at 9 a.m. Bring water, lunch and walking shoes. Visitors are welcome. No charge. Heavy rain cancels. Info, Mike at 255-6757.

Women's Golf Association

The Sonoma-Marin-Napa Chapter of the Executive Women's Golf Association kicks off the 2007 golf season and annual membership drive on Saturday at Peacock Gap Golf & Country Club. The program starts at 9 a.m. and includes a breakfast buffet and member benefit preview. Info and registration, select "events" at www.ewgasmn.com.

Anti-war rally

U.N.C.O.I.L. (United Napans Concerned Over Iraq Lunacy) will provide bus transportation to the large protest rally in San Francisco on March 18 to mark the fourth anniversary of the Iraq war. Departure time is 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Info, uncoil2005@yahoo.com.

Hearing Loss Association

The Hearing Loss Association of Napa Valley meets March 21, 1 p.m., at the Senior Activities Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Cheryl Eiler, Research Audiologist of the Starkey Hearing Research Center, will speak about "The Role of the Brain in Listening." All interested persons are invited. Info, 226-9832.

Workshops on

Conservation Easements

The Land Trust, in cooperation with Napa County Agricultural Commissioner's Office and Napa Valley Grapegrowers Association, offers two workshops on the substantial 2007 tax benefits for landowners who protect natural and agricultural lands. The workshops will be March 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Napa County Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa; and March 29, 7-9 p.m., at the Napa Valley College Upper Valley Campus, 1088 College Ave., St. Helena. Info, Dave Briggs at 252-4539 or dave@napalandtrust.org.

Community visioning workshop

The city of Napa Parks and Recreation Commission hosts a community workshop on April 30 to begin developing a community vision for the proposed 33-acre Trancas Crossing Park, a river-focused natural area at the northern end of the Napa River Trail. The purpose of the workshop is to gather input and comments from the community. The workshop is 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Info, Monica Finigan, Napa Community Resources Department, at 257-9673.

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 conversation on Tuesday mornings. Info, Dee at 226-3642 or Barb at 255-8685.

Cribbage

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

International Order

of the Rainbow for Girls

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

Cycling club

Eagle Cycling Club is a nonprofit group interested in bicycling that meets the second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., at Round Table Pizza, Redwood Plaza, Redwood Road, and Solano Ave. No need to be a member to attend. Cyclists range from beginner to advanced. Info, www.eaglecyclingclub.org.

Napa Valley

Photographic Society

The Napa Valley Photographic Society meets 7 p.m. at Studio II, 570 Soscol, Napa, on the fourth Monday of each month. Everyone 18 and older is welcome to become a member. Info, Priscilla Miles at 257-4535 or Len Powers at 255-8178.

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. All stitchers are welcome. Info, 255-1199.

Investment club

The Stock Crusher's Investment Club meets the second Tuesday of each month except July and December, 7-9 p.m. Napa's only all men's club for long-term investing, this group is accepting new members. Info, 738-7973.

Napa County Resource Conservation District

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

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 and older. Info, Jean Donahoe at 253-2932.