Education

Poetry slam

Teens who qualified in preceding poetry slams compete in the Grand Slam Poetry Event at the Napa Main Library today. Open mic session begins at 5:30 p.m. and the slam session begins at 6 p.m. The event is free.

Napa High open house

Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Quad. Book fair and food booths start at 5:30 p.m. Teachers and staff are available 6-7 p.m. Info, 253-3707.

Jessamyn West

Writing Contest

Napa Valley College students are invited to submit creative essays, poems and short stories by Monday. See www.napavalley.edu/apps/comm.asp?$1=434 for a link to the submission guidelines and the entry form. Info, Lisa Yanover at lyanover@napavalley.edu. First place in each category is $300.

Interior design presentation

Pollin's Interiors and Custom Upholstery hosts a book signing with interior designer and author Kimberly Rider at its showroom, 1518 Yajome St., Napa, Thursday, 3-5 p.m. Kimberly discusses her books and shares her techniques for creating stylish, non-toxic and eco-friendly home spaces. Reservations, rsvp@pollinsofnapa.com.

Zodiac presentation

Ken Narlow, retired Napa County Sheriff's detective, speaks Thursday, 3 p.m., at the Bank of Napa, 2007 Redwood Road, about the Zodiac murders that terrorized the San Francisco area in the late 1960s. Narlow was the lead investigator in the case. R.S.V.P., 299-2328.

Senior seminars

As part of Napa Community College's Wellness Seminar for Seniors, Maria Beiaro presents "Poetry" at 9 a.m. at the Senior Center in Napa. At 10:15 a.m., Helio Beiaro presents "Classical Guitar and Antique Restoration."

Star gazing

JPL/NASA Volunteer Solar System Ambassador Cliff De Lacy hosts "The Universe Around Us" Saturday at Skyline Wilderness Park, 8-11 p.m., to view the moon, Saturn and many deep space objects. Rain date is April 22. Info, www.thestarguide.com.

Teacher recruitment fair

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Solano County Office of Education, 5100 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, for Napa, Lake and Solano county schools. Info, 399-4435 or visit www.solanocoe.net.

Community Resources for Children

Explore the use of natural materials to make crafts on April 24, 6-8 p.m., at Canyon Oaks School, 475 Silver Oak Trail, American Canyon. Pre-registration is required. Info, www.crcnapa.org or 253-0376, ext. 101.

Parenting classes

Napa Valley Adult School offers Parenting Classes for Adults on Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., April 24 through June 5; and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., April 25 through June 6, at Redwood Middle School, A-3. Topics include discipline, ages and stages, temperament, why kids misbehave, communication skills and consequences. Info, 253-3425.

Head Start

Preschool is available at no cost to income eligible families. The Head Start program offers qualified staff, well-equipped classrooms, individualized teaching, nutritional meals, health and dental screenings and more. Applications for September 2007 enrollment are accepted through April 27. Info, (866) 573-4274 during regular business hours.

Academic scholarships

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

Avoiding disability lawsuits

The American Disabilities Act (ADA) Red Flags: Providing Access without Lawsuits is presented May 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m., at The Doctors' Company, 185 Greenwood Road, Napa. The Power Point presentation is followed by Q&A pointing out the most common access problems and why businesses are getting sued over them. Free, pre-register by May 7. Info, (916) 443-4900.

Student exchange programs

Napa County area families interested in learning more about student exchange or arranging for a meeting with a community representative may call Pacific Intercultural Exchange at (866) 546-1402.

Napa Valley

Music Associates

Napa Valley Music Associates is accepting registrations for all interested music students, including adults, at beginning to advanced levels in all instruments, including voice, to be trained by top professional faculty and performing artists. Info, 252-8671 or visit www.napavalleymusicassociates.org.

Education scholarships

A Voice Found Inc., a nonprofit career counseling and scholarship service, has new scholarship opportunities for local students pursing vocational careers in education and training. Visit www.avoicefound.org.

Health

Eye Works

grand opening

A grand opening reception and eye wear fashion show at the Eye Works is Tuesday, 4-7 p.m., at 1006 First St., Napa. Wine, appetizers, art by local artists and a software program that offers a look at yourself in over 79,000 frames. Info, 254-2020 or www.the-eyeworks.com.

Sleep seminar

Jeffrey L. Ordstadt, MD, hosts an informational seminar Thursday, 12:30 p.m., for people who have problems sleeping or who fall asleep often during the day. Free at the Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Info, Betty Rhodes at 224-8334.

Celiac support group

The regular quarterly meeting of the celiac support group is Saturday, 10 a.m., at Queen of the Valley Medical Center conference room #3. Info, Mary Ann Lowe at 224-1469.

Classes at Kaiser

Couples Communication starts Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Anger Management starts May 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. At the Napa Kaiser Clinic. Info, 645-2312 or 258-4490, or e-mail at BHE.Napa.Solano@kp.org.

Meredith Baxter

at Silverado Resort

Hear cancer survivor Meredith Baxter speak Friday in the ballroom at Silverado Resort. Reception begins at 6 p.m. Talk begins at 7 p.m. R.S.V.P., 251-1882.

Kids in the Kitchen

The Junior League of Napa-Sonoma (JLNS) is doing its part locally to help tackle the epidemic of childhood obesity. Their initiative entitled Kids in the Kitchen is aimed at educating children and their caregivers on how to make healthy food choices by providing nutritional snacks and educational materials to numerous organizations throughout Napa and Sonoma counties. Visit kidsinthekitchen.ajli.org.

Volunteer/fundraisers

Attic-collectable sale

Napa Women's Club hosts an Attic-Collectable Sale today, 9 a.m. to noon, in their Clubhouse, 218 Franklin St., Info, 226-7545.

NHS Academic Boosters

On Tuesday, 20 percent of all sales at Applebee's go to Napa High School Academic Booster Club, 4-9 p.m. when you show a flier. Fliers can be downloaded from the Napa High Web site, www.nhs.nvusd.k12.ca.us, under ABC parent club and under fliers, or picked up in the main office. On April 24, NHS ABC gets 15 percent of all food sales at Fazerrati's Pizza. Just tell them you are with NHS. Dine in, take out or delivery.

National & Global

Youth Service Day

The Volunteer Center of Napa Valley mobilizes numerous young people to participate in the National and Global Youth Service Day Saturday in Napa. Activities include various landscaping and gardening projects throughout the county. Info, Kelly Locke at the Volunteer Center of Napa Valley, 252-6222 or klocke@volunteernapa.org.

Napa spring cleaning

Earth Day volunteers are needed to give each neighborhood a good spring cleaning, 9-11 a.m. Saturday. Meet at the Napa Fireman's Museum, 1201 Main St. Info, www.napaspringclean.org.

Plants and

spirit medicine

A workshop on "Plants and Spirit Medicine" by Michelle Vesser of the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center will be Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Carmelite House of Prayer, 20 Mount Carmel Drive in Oakville. $50 per person. Reservations, 226-7127.

Family Service

of Napa Valley

Fundraiser on April 22, 3-5 p.m., at Cedar Gables Inn, 486 Coombs St., Napa. Join them for ales, Port and English fare. There will be a silent auction. Tickets are $60 for individuals and $100 for two. Info, Tara Macias, 255-0966, ext. 10.

Tip-A-Cop

The Napa Police Officer and Napa Sheriff's Associations plan a joint fundraiser for the Special Olympics of Northern California by holding a "Tip-A-Cop" event at the Napa Applebee's restaurant on April 25, 5-9 p.m. Members of the Police Officer and Deputy Sheriff's Associations team with regular wait staff to wait tables. In addition to the tips customers leave their servers, donations may be made to the Special Olympics. Info, Kristina at (415) 883-8455.

Blue Oak fundraiser

Blue Oak School's benefit auction, "Beneath the Canopy," is April 27 and 28. Proceeds benefit the school. Info, 261-4523 or hplenty@blueoakschool.org.

Little League Fundraiser

Napa Little League Fundraiser and Dinner Dance is April 28, 6:30-11 p.m., at Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. Info, 689-0215.

Clubs/Meetings

Plant show

The Napa Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society sponsors the Wildflower Show and Native Plant Sale today, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Skyline Park, 2201 East Imola Ave. Info, 252-0481 or ncfaa.com/skyline/cnps.htm.

Sunday breakfast

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association serves breakfast today, 7:30-11 a.m., at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. Ham, eggs, hotcakes and coffee, $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Info, 224-9479.

Republican Party

The Napa County Republican Party meets Monday, 6:30 p.m., in the Senior Citizens Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Featured speaker Steve Giraud, Northern California Leader of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps, gives a Power Point presentation with Q&A following. Reservations, 738-9191.

Cancelation -- Waste Management meeting

The board of directors for the Upper Valley Waste Management Agency's regular meeting on Monday has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Town Council Meeting Chambers, 6550 Yount St., Yountville.

Hearing Loss Assn.

Wednesday, 1 p.m., at the Senior Activities Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Robert Nicol speaks on "Surviving and Thriving in the Hearing World." Info, 226-9832.

PC Users

Napa Valley Personal Computer Users Group meets Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., at the Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Info, www.nvpcug.org or e-mail Programs@nvpcug.org.

Ladies Spring Tea

April 22 at 2 p.m. at Redwood Retirement, 2350 Redwood Road, Napa. Free. R.S.V.P., Denise at 257-0333.

Women in Business

Bank of Napa invites business women in the community to the Women In Business networking event on April 25, 5:30-7 p.m., at 2007 Redwood Road, Suite 101. R.S.V.P. by April 23 at 299-2325.

Skyline Riders

Skyline Riders Open House is April 29, 3-5 p.m., in the social hall at Skyline Park, 2201 Imola Ave., Napa. Skyline Riders of Napa Valley welcomes all active Equestrians to their open house. Info, Steve Lombardi at 257-6415.

Community park workshop

The city of Napa Parks and Recreation Commission hosts a workshop 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.

Da Vinci Experience

Bank of Napa BON Voyagers Club invites those 55 and wiser to join them on a day trip to the Da Vinci Experience, an exhibit of more than 60 full sized interactive machines designed by Leonardo da Vinci, at the California Aerospace Museum in Sacramento on May 9. The group leaves Napa at 8:30 a.m. and returns by 2:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. to Karoline at 299-2328.

Green Awards

The Napa County Green Party hosts the first Napa County Green Awards at the Vintage High School Garden May 11, 5-6:30 p.m. The 2007 Napa County Green Awards will be given to Patricia Damery and Donald Harms, Kelly Novak, Peter Pahk, Wen-I Chang, John Stephens and Travis Title. R.S.V.P. to 257-7435.

Meet the Mustangs

The California BLM Volunteer Project and the Napa Valley Horsemen's Association present "Meet the Mustangs" May 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1200 Foster Road, Napa. See formerly wild horses perform English riding and more. Adoptable animals arrive Friday night. Public viewing begins 7 a.m. Saturday; Silent Competitive Bid adoption begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and continues all day or until all animals have been placed. Info, 468-4055, or 226-9193 or 738-9504.

Pacific Northwest tour

Sign up for the Pacific Northwest tour to the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Coeur d'Alene, Leavenworth, Columbia River and more. July 15 to 24. Few seats left. Info, Don at 224-1920.

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

Soroptimist International

Soroptimist International of Napa is a service organization made up of professional women committed to improving the lives of women and girls. The group meets the first three Tuesdays of the month for lunch at the Elks Lodge in Napa from September through June. Info, Brenda Roberts at 255-4434.

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.

Napa Valley Cruisers

Meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Napa County Office of Education's Conference Room, 2121 East Imola Ave. New members welcome. Meetings are 6:30 p.m. Info, www.napavalleycruisers.com or 258-5870.

Eagle Cycling Club

Every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. is the general membership meeting and at 5:30 p.m. is the board meeting at Round Table Pizza in the Redwood Plaza, 3331 Solano Ave. Info, info@eaglecyclingclub.org or www.eaglecyclingclub.org.

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

Next meeting is at 1303 Jefferson St., Suite 500B, 8 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month. Info, Kathleen Edson 252-4188 ext. 108.

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.

Developmentally Disabled Christian Ministries

This 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, 253-2932.

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 welcome. Info, 255-1199.

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.

Other

Child abuse

prevention events

The Child Abuse Prevention Council hosts child abuse prevention awareness events this April. Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., is American Canyon Community Kids Day at Silver Oaks Park, 475 Silver Oak Trail, American Canyon, featuring arts and crafts for kids and information available for all community members. Info, 363-0058. April 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is Kid's Day at Cope Family Center, 1340 Fourth St. A free family fun event. Info, 252-1123.

'The Secret'

The film "The Secret" is shown on Thursday and April 26 at 6:15 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1249 Coombs. Showings are also after the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services today and April 29 in the adjacent office building, 1227 Coombs. The film, recently featured on the Oprah Winfrey show, deals with attracting what we want into our lives.