Education

Master Gardener

help at Home Depot

Master Gardeners will be available to answer general gardening questions and provide information and handouts on home horticulture and pest management. Today at Home Depot, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24 and 25, the Help Desk will be at Napa's Wal-Mart, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info, 253-4221.

Investing in real estate

A breakfast seminar for those interested in learning how to include income producing commercial real estate in their portfolios is Tuesday, at Marie Callendar's at 8 a.m. Breakfast is complementary. Nothing will be sold at the seminar. R.S.V.P. required, 224-7424.

'The Secret'

A viewing and discussion of "The Secret" will be today, March 25, April 15 and 22 at 9:45 and 11:45 a.m. Also shown Thursday, on March 29, April 15 and 22 at 6:15 p.m. Thursday viewings are at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1249 Coombs, and Sunday viewing at after services in the adjacent office building, 1227 Coombs. Info, 252-4847.

NCOE meeting

The Napa County Office of Education hosts a presentation on the school district's newly implemented plans for emergency response and crisis management on Thursday at the Redwood Middle School Library. Info, 259-5926.

Community Resources for Children

On Thursday, enjoy story time, music and more during Active Minds. The Books Come Alive workshop is March 29. Pre-registration is required. Yountville Community Hall, 6516 Yount St. Info, www.crcnapa.org or 253-0376, ext. 101.

Senior seminars

As part of Napa Community College's Wellness Seminars for Seniors, Ernie Record presents "Helicopter and U.S. Army Instructor" on Friday, 9 a.m., at the Napa Senior Center. Gerry Gert presents "I am Dry" at 10:15 a.m.

Vintage book sale

Community Projects Thrift Shop holds a vintage book sale Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sale is at 715 Franklin St., Napa. Info, 226-7585.

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.

Indian education meeting

A public hearing will be held on March 29 to discuss and approve the federal grant application, which provides money to the Napa Valley Unified School District for tutoring of Native American children. 5:30 p.m. at the Indian Education Center, Pueblo Vista School, 1600 Barbara Road, Napa, in the Title I room off of the multi-use room.

Lifeguard training

Train now for summer lifeguard jobs starting at $10 per hour. Trainees must be a minimum of 15 years old and able to swim 500 yards. Classes are on Sundays, April 1, 15, 22 and 29, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $125 and will be refunded if hired by St. Helena Recreation Department or St. Helena American Red Cross swim programs. Classes are at St. Helena High School pool. Reservations, Kathleen Twohey at 963-9169.

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.

Barks and Books

The Napa City-County Library leads Barks and Books, a program aimed at children ages 7 to 12 in which children read to a gentle certified therapy dog provided by Paws For Healing. Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Friday, 3- 5:15 p.m. and on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Napa Main Library. Info, 253-4070.

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.

Education scholarships

A Voice Found Inc. (AVF), a nonprofit career counseling and scholarship service, announces new scholarship opportunities for local students pursing vocational careers in education and training. Applications are available in the local high school and college counseling offices or online at www.avoicefound.org.

Health

Fitness studio

open house

On Monday, 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 class at 6:30 p.m. Info, 258-2099 or 227-2692.

Look good Š feel better

Learn clever tricks to enhance your own natural beauty and disguise skin and hair changes due to chemotherapy or radiation. March 26, 9:30-11 a.m., at Women's Center of St. Helena Hospital, 1299 Pine St., St. Helena. R.S.V.P. by Monday, 255-5911, ext. 3, or (800) ACS-2345.

Fibromyalgia Forum

The North Bay Fibromyalgia Forum presents "Healing Yourself From Within" in Room 836 at Napa Valley College on Saturday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Guest speaker Anne Uemera, Ph.D., presents a holistic perspective on healing.Info, 255-7786 or fmforum@sbcglobal.net.

Blood drive

Donate blood at the blood drive at Redwood Retirement Community donor mobile, 2350 Redwood Road, Napa, on Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Eat and drink before donating. Donors must have verifiable identification, Info, 257-0333.

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.

Support groups

for caregivers

A support group for caregivers co-sponsored by Adult Day Services of Napa Valley and Queen of the Valley Hospital meets Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. and the first and third Thursday of the month, 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

Helping men cope with prostate cancer by providing information, education and support to patients and their caregivers. Info, American Cancer Society at (800) ACS-2345.

Quit smoking today

Free stop smoking classes are held at the Queen of the Valley Hospital, Clinic Ole and the Napa Valley Adult School. To enroll, 261-6771.

Volunteer/fundraisers

Great estate sale

The Napa Discovery Shop hosts a Great Estate Sale today, noon to 4 p.m. at 1342 Trancas St. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society research, education and local programs and services for cancer patients and their families. Info, 224-4398.

St. Patrick's Breakfast

and Sweet Shoppe

The annual St. Patrick's Breakfast and Sweet Shoppe, prepared by the Napa Valley YLI members, will be held in St. Apollinaris Parish Hall, 3700 Lassen St., Napa, today, 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Proceeds, in part, go toward YLI high scholarships, Developmentally Disabled Christian Ministry and various charities in the Napa Valley. $6 adults/$3 age 12 and younger. Info, 252-3630.

Rummage sale

Sale, silent auction and bake sale, today, 4-6 p.m. and Friday, 2-7 p.m at 1125 Golden Gate Dr., Napa. All proceeds go to the Helfrich Family Fund. Volunteers are needed. Donate new or gently used items for the rummage sale at the above address. Donation questions, anniewheat@gmail.com or 259-1244. General info, Kari Worth at kariworth@comcast.net or 258-9488.

Natural vaccines

Eade Family Chiropractic, 575 Lincoln Ave., Suite 225, sponsors a 30-minute workshop entitled "Natural Vaccines." Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. The workshop highlights how to achieve better health through natural chiropractic. Reservations, 255-6888.

Napa High

Academic Booster Club

Mention Napa High ABC and 15 percent of your purchase at Keva Juice on Thursday, 1-7 p.m. will go to the club.

Tiara Party

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

Spring Swing Dinner Dance

Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church Hall, Napa. Proceeds go to Napa High School Music Program. To donate prizes, including gift certificates and wine, call Larraine 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.

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.

White Teeth 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.

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. No pre-registration required. 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

Angwin public meeting

Save Rural Angwin sponsors a public meeting today, 7 p.m., to present facts on the negative impacts of the proposed building of 591 houses in Angwin. "The Other Side of the Story" will be at Howell Mountain Elementary School.

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 today 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 Wednesday, 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 are invited. Info, 226-9832.

Orchid show

The Napa Valley Orchid Society hosts an orchid show and sale on Saturday and March 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Info, www.napavalleyorchidsociety.org.

Napa Valley

Photographic Society

Meeting are 7 p.m. at Studio II, 570 Soscol, Napa, on the fourth Monday of each month. At the March 26 meeting, members are invited to bring two prints or slides to be critiqued by Chuck Honig, guest for the meeting. Everyone 18 and older is welcome to become a member. Info, 257-4535 or 255-8178.

Conservation Easement workshop

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. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Info, 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.

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 ext. 108.

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.

NARFE Breakfast

The National and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Napa County Chapter No. 0281, serves breakfast today, the third Sunday of the month, 7:30-11 a.m. at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. Ham, eggs, hotcakes and coffee for $4 adults and $2 for children under 12. Tickets are available at the door. Info, 224-9479.

Got twins or multiples?

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.

Napa Sons of Italy

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

Sons in Retirement

Sons in Retirement has openings for new members. SIR is a group of retired men that gathers for monthly lunch buffets, golf tournaments, bowling league and tournaments, fishing trips, travel trips and more. SIR is dedicated to friendship and companionship for retired men. Info, Patrick Timmons, 226-7233.

Alano Club

The Alano club will cease its operation as of July 31. Info, 363-1992.

Other

Peace Vigil

The Friends, U.N.C.O.I.L. and the Unitarians will hold a Demonstration Against the War at Veterans Park, Third and Main streets, Napa, on March 25, 2-4 p.m. In the event of rain, meet at Downtown Joe's to write Congress over coffee and cocoa. Info, Iris Daigre at 254-1208.

Citizenship assistance

Catholic Charities is sponsoring a citizenship event March 25 to help applicants apply for U.S. citizenship. The free service begins at 10:30 a.m. in the hall at St. Helena Catholic School, 1255 Oak St. There will be a $10 charge for passport-style photos. Applicants must register in advance to receive the necessary paperwork by calling Catholic Charities Immigration Services at 578-6000. Volunteers are also needed. To assist, call Mary Lowe at 528-8712, extension 132.

Community awards

The Napa Chamber Foundation and the Mechanics Bank are accepting nominations for the Napa Valley Community Awards, "Celebrating Community." This event recognizes local community leaders, individuals and businesses for outstanding leadership, contributions and achievements toward the betterment of Napa Valley. Nominations are due April 2 and will be announced April 23. Nomination forms are available through the Napa Chamber of Commerce, 1556 First St., Napa; the Mechanics Bank, 433 Soscol Ave., Suite B-161, Napa; or www.napachamberfoundation.org. Info, 226-7455.

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. Through April 12. Call 255-1800 for an appointment.

Tax prep services

Cope Family Center provides free tax preparation services for qualifying families. Info, 252-1123 or azuniga@copefamilycenter.org.

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 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.