Education

Fidelity National Title Company seminar

Fidelity National Title Company hosts a seminar Monday, 5:45-8:30 p.m. Topics include increasing monthly cash flow, maximizing cash flow for retirement and maximizing value of income property. Fidelity National Title Company is at 905 Jefferson St. Napa.

The Future of Food

The Napa City-County Library hosts an evening with documentary filmmaker Deborah Koons Garcia to view her film "The Future of Food." This documentary covers questions raised by consumers as they become aware of genetically modified foods. Monday, 7-8:30 p.m., in the Community Meeting Room. Info, 253-4235.

Avoiding hyper-technical lawsuits

The American Disabilities Act (ADA) Red Flags: Providing Access without Lawsuits is presented Thursday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., at the Doctors' Company, 185 Greenwood Road, Napa. The PowerPoint presentation is followed by Q&A pointing out the most common access problems and why businesses are getting sued over them. Learn how to avoid ADA/Access "hyper-technically" driven lawsuits. Free, and pre-registration is required by Monday. Info, (916) 443-4900.

Book Signing

Local author Dona Bakker will sign copies of her most recent work, "The Golden Road -- French Wine or Moonshine?" Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Meadows, 1800 Atrium Parkway in Napa.

Raptor-tracking at the Golden Gate

Allen Fish, Directory of the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, and the Napa-Solano Audubon Society present "Half million hawks later -- 20-plus tears of raptor-tracking at the Golden Gate" on Tuesday, 7 p.m., at Florence Douglas Senior Center, 333 Amador St., Vallejo. Info, www.napasolanoaudubon.com.

Read Around the World

American Canyon Library presents "Read Around the World" Tuesday, 3-5 p.m. Members of the Kiwanis Club of American Canyon will read stories to children. The final reader will begin at 4:30 p.m. Info, 644-1136.

Napa Valley Adult School open house

Visit classrooms and computer labs, meet students and staff, enjoy food, live entertainment, face painting for children and more, 1600 Lincoln Ave., 6:15-8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Info, 253-3594.

Rock & Gem Club scholarship

A scholarship opportunity is available for graduates of a Napa County high school who have completed two years of college and will be entering upper division classes with a major in earth science, taking courses in geology, mineralogy, paleontology or archeology in the fall. Deadline Thursday. Info, Antritaunclefred@aol.com.

Vintage Hall open house

Come see the historical exhibit at the old St. Helena High School-Vintage Hall Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The display includes turn-of-the-century photos, contents of the original cornerstone and other interesting artifacts. Info, Kathi Capponi at 963-2701.

Book sale

Napa City-County Library holds a book sale Saturday through May 20 during normal library hours each day in the Community Room. All Napa County students get three free books during the sale. Members preview is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., members only. Membership can be purchased at the door. May 18 is Half Price Day for all books. $3 bag day is May 19 and 20. 580 Coombs St., Napa. Info, 265-8470.

Napa Firewise

Napa Firewise, a fire prevention program, hosts a community workshop May 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the conference room at 1710 Soscol Ave., Suite 3, Napa. Info, rarchey@balzac.com.

Forte student exchange

Forte International Exchange Association is looking for families to host international high school students for a period of one academic year. Info, www.orgsites.com/dc/forte, (202) 628-8226 or e-mail info@forteintl.com.

Pacific student exchange

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

Accepting registrations for all levels in all instruments, including voice. Info, 252-8671 or www.napavalleymusicassociates.org.

Education scholarships

A Voice Found Inc. offers a scholarship opportunity for local students pursing vocational careers in education and training. Info, www.avoicefound.org.

Health

National Nurses Week

National Nurses Week is celebrated annually today (National Nurses Day) through Saturday. As part of the celebration at Napa Valley College, National Nurses Day is celebrated 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in the Quad. Free food and information.

Family Support Group

The Family Support Group invites those with friends or loved ones who are facing mental health issues to join in its next meeting on Monday, 6:30-8 p.m., at 1500 Third St., Suite B-1, Napa. Info, 253-4778 or 253-6192.

Classes at Kaiser

Anger Management starts Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info, 645-2312 or 258-4490, or e-mail at BHE.Napa.Solano@kp.org.

St. Helena Hospital lectures

Join Alford Vassall Jr., M.D., Tuesday and May 17, 7 p.m., for an introduction to Integrative Self Healing.

Shelley Lynch, Ph.D. hosts a workshop Thursday, 7 p.m. on how to aid in the development of your desires.

Classes held at the Women's Center. Free, reservations required. Info, 963-1912.

Diabetes Wellness

Diabetes classes begin Wednesday. Adult Support group meets Wednesday, and Parents of Children with Diabetes Support group meets Thursday. Registration required. At the Wellness Center. Info, 252-4411, ext. 2391.

Hospice of Napa Valley

A free session is offered to help you through difficult times when it comes to end-of-life care. Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m., 414 South Jefferson St., Napa. Info, 258-9080.

NCRD Recreation Expo

Meet class instructors, aquatics, sports and camp staff. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Las Flores Community Center, 4300 Linda Vista Ave. Register for summer. Info, 257-9529.

Caregiver support

Co-sponsored by Adult Day Services of Napa Valley and Queen of the Valley, meets 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.

Wheelchair program

A local medical equipment supplier is helping senior citizens and permanently disabled people get scooters and power wheelchairs at no cost if they are Medicare or Medi-Cal qualified. Info, 864-6680.

Jazz cardio

on Channel 28

Napa TV, Channel 28, airs Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Get off the couch and join this energetic, 30-minute program. Included are cardio, strength and stretch routines, as well as tips on weight loss, nutrition and wellness. Info, Jean O'Donnell at 227-4300.

Volunteer/fundraisers

NHS Academic Boosters

All day Tuesday, Napa High School Academic Booster Club gets 20 percent of sales at Mary's Pizza Shack when you show a flyer. Flyers can be downloaded from the NHS Web site under ABC Parent Club.

Relay for Life

Team captain meeting is Wednesday in the Queen of the Valley Community Outreach building, 6-7 p.m. at 3448 Villa Lane, Suite 102. Info, Jaymie Kilgore at 363-0897.

John's Rose Garden

Open Garden Day is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1020 Mount George Ave., Napa. Free, but scholarship donations are appreciated.

Spring carnival

The Y.E.S. P.T.A. and the T.O.Y. host their Spring Carnival at Yountville Elementary on May 18, 5-8 p.m., featuring a rock wall, inflatable jumphouse, slide and obstacle course and game booths. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served.

Volunteer at Grad Nite

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

Cal Poly

Alumni golf tournament

Charity Golf Tournament is June 23 to raise scholarship funds for Northern California students. Open to alumni, this golf tournament is held at the Roddy Ranch Golf Course in Antioch. Registration, (925) 787-7709 or www.tournevents.com/calpoly2007.

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. Registration is at Napa City-County Library, 580 Coombs St., June 18, 6 p.m. Info, 226-5573.

Mini Thrift Shop

At the corner of Fourth and Randolph streets in Adams Hall, proceeds from this thrift shop go to help women and children both locally and worldwide. Open Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., through November. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. Info, 253-1411.

Horseback riding volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed in assisting the mentally and physically challenged with therapeutic horseback riding at American Canyon Stables, 2300 American Canyon Road. Classes are on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. No experience necessary. Info, 643-2223 or www.cornerstoneequestrian.org

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.

Clubs/Meetings

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 Wednesday. The group leaves Napa at 8:30 a.m. and returns by 2:30 p.m. R.S.V.P., Karoline at 299-2328.

Rock & Gem Club

Presents an evening of magic Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, featuring a program on fluorescent minerals. Members and guests are encouraged to bring their rocks. Club meetings are the second Thursday of the month.

Green Awards

The Napa County Green Party hosts the first Napa County Green Awards at the Vintage High School Garden Friday, 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., 257-7435.

Celebrate the Napa River

The Friends of the Napa River and the Napa Valley Yacht Club host the Celebrate the Napa River event Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. at the Napa Valley Yacht Club, 100 Riverside Drive. Free electric boat river tours, kayaks, fly fishing demos, tours of a Coast Guard rescue boat, live music, food and wine. Info, 254-8520.

Mother's and Others Day Peace Vigil

Celebrate Mother's Day as the original founder, Julia Ward Howe, intended, by joining "Mother's and Others Day Peace Vigil," and march through downtown. Wear a red top and bring your special sign on May 13 to Third and Main at 2 p.m. Info, 226-3975.

Senior pot luck lunch

The Napa Senior Citizens Incorporated hosts a pot luck lunch at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., May 13, 1 p.m., for seniors 50 years and older. Bring either a starch, vegetable, salad, dessert or bread; as well as a plate, cup, fork, knife and spoons. Info, 226-6317.

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. This is a day of fun and learning for the whole family, in conjunction with a BLM "Mini-Adoption." 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 Mike and Nancy Kerson at 226-9193 or 738-9504.

Men Making NEWS

In acknowledging the strength and worth of exceptional men guiding our community in Napa County, Napa Emergency Women's Services (NEWS) will recognize three men in honor of Father's Day. Public nominations for the three Men Making NEWS awards will be accepted by NEWS now through June 1 at www.napanews.org.

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 Tuesday evenings 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 business and 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.

Eagle Cycling Club

Eagle Cycling Club is a nonprofit organization that meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. for the general membership meeting and at 5:30 p.m. for the board meeting. The club meets at Round Table Pizza in the Redwood Plaza, 3331 Solano Ave. Info, info@eaglecyclingclub.org or www.eaglecyclingclub.org.

Napa Valley Cruisers

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

Investment club

The Stock Crusher's Investment Club meets the second Tuesday of each month, 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, 252-4188 ext. 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.

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.

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

Call for artists

New Technology Foundation seeks professional and amateur artists and entertainers to participate in La Strada dell' Arte Napa Valley, Italian Street Painting Festival to be held at Copia on May 19, and 20. No charge for artists to participate in the festival, and chalk is provided. Info, 224-8735.

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.

Jarvis Journal

A new edition of the Jarvis Journal can be seen on Channel 28 on Thursdays at noon and Fridays at 10 p.m. This production features many of your neighbors and friends, as well as an award-winning production of "Death be my mistress -- Guns be my wife." There is something for all ages and every walk of life.