Education

Napa Firewise

A fire prevention program, community workshop will be Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the conference room at 1710 Soscol Ave., Suite 3, Napa. Info, rarchey@balzac.com.

Personal Computer Users Group

Meets Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., at the Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. This month, Susy Ball, NVPCUG's programs coordinator, demonstrates and discuss Windows XP and Vista's Movie Maker programs.

Credit seminar

Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley Lecture Series hosts a seminar on how to build and protect your credit. Wednesday, 7-8:20 p.m., 1775 Lincoln Ave., Napa.

Senior seminars

Biologist Jonathon Koehler presents "Steelhead and Salmon in the Napa River" Friday, 9 a.m., at the Napa Senior Center on Jefferson Street. At 10:15 a.m., Marilane Bergfelt presents "Loving Animals Provide Smiles."

Book sale

Napa City-County holds a book sale through May 20 during normal library hours each day in the Community Room. All students in Napa County schools get three free books during the sale. All books are half price on Friday and a bag of books is $3 on Saturday and Sunday. Info, 265-8470.

Homebuyers

seminar series

May 22, 7-8 p.m., marks the kick-off meeting of the Napa Valley First Time Homebuyers Seminar Series, a series of free informational meetings held as a community outreach effort. Subsequent seminars are the third Tuesday of each month. At Napa Land Title Co., 951 California Blvd. Reservations, 253-0100.

Forte student exchange

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

Pacific student exchange

Napa County 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.

Barks and Books

The Napa City-County Library leads Barks and Books, where children ages 7 to 12 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 Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Children's Room. Info, 253-4070.

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

Napa Valley Music Associates

Accepting registrations for all levels in all instruments and 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

St. Helena Hospital lectures

Meet the doctors of the Napa Valley Orthopedic Group Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m., at the Napa Valley Grille for an overview of bone and joint health, including knee replacement and kyphoplasty. Join Alford Vassall Jr., M.D., Thursday, 7 p.m., at the Women's Center for an introduction to Integrative Self Healing, where he discusses a holistic model of self-healing that focuses on connectivity while complementing any healing or treatment methods currently being employed. No charge, reservations required. Info, 963-1912.

Stop Falls Napa Valley

Find information, have a falls risk assessment, learn about simple home modifications and observe physical activity demonstrations at these community events, Friday, 8 a.m. to noon., in St. Helena at the Farmers Market at Crane Park; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, in Calistoga at the Farmers Market at 1235 Washington St.; and May 22, 7:30 a.m. to noon, in Napa at the Farmers Market at the Copia south parking lot, 500 First St. Info, 644-6612.

Carbohydrate counting and food labels

The Diabetes Wellness Program at Queen of the Valley Medical Center offers a class on carbohydrate counting and reading food labels for people with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. This two-hour class is May 21. Info, 252-4411, ext. 2391.

Escape to Eden Workout

Symmetry Fitness Studios hosts the Escape to Eden Workout, a class inspired from Pilates, yoga, sensual dance and meditation, on May 23 at 1558 Silverado Trail, Napa. Info, 258-2099 or symmetryofnapa@sbcglobal.net.

Hospice seminar

Crystal Hurba, RN from the Hospice of Napa Valley, emphasizes the ways hospice strives to improve the quality of life for terminally ill patients and their families. May 31, 2-3 p.m., at Bank of Napa, 2007 Redwood Road, Suite 101, Napa. Reservations, Karoline at 299-2328.

American Cancer Society teleconferences

The California Division of the American Cancer Society offers interactive monthly teleconferences. Improving Patient Care Through Cancer Clinical Trials is June 7, noon to 1 p.m. Register by May 31 at www.ACSMissionTraining.org or (877) 227-0320.

Support groups

for caregivers

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

Kidney transplant/dialysis support group

For patients waiting for a kidney transplant or those who have already received transplants. The group meets the first Thursday of the month at the Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, 7-8 p.m. Info, 944-1870.

Kids in the Kitchen

The Junior League of Napa-Sonoma is 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. Info, kidsinthekitchen.ajli.org.

Quit smoking today

Free stop smoking classes are held at the Queen of the Valley Medical Center, Clinic Ole and the Napa Valley Adult School. Enroll, 261-6771.

Wheelchair program

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

Volunteer/fundraisers

Spring carnival

The Y.E.S. P.T.A. and the T.O.Y. host a Spring Carnival at Yountville Elementary on Friday, 5-8 p.m., featuring a rock wall, inflatable jumphouse, slide and obstacle course and game booths. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served, 5-7 p.m.

NRA fundraiser

The Napa Friends of NRA Committee of the Napa Rifle and Pistol Club hosts its annual fundraiser on Friday at the Napa Elks Lodge, 2840 Soscol Ave. No-host bar opens at 6 p.m., and a prime rib dinner is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45. Info, 258-8117.

Yard sale

North Bay Regional Center's Fiscal Unit, in collaboration with Products, Services and Industries, holds a fundraiser yard sale on Saturday at PSI, 651 Trabajo Lane, Napa.

Valley Community Church rummage sale

Valley Community Church, 4149 Linda Vista Ave., holds its annual rummage sale Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds help fund a mission trip in July to Missouri to aide in Katrina rebuilding. Info, 257-8075.

Rummage and

estate sale

All proceeds benefit Russian orphans and support two transitional homes for teenage orphans in Russia. Saturday and Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. at Native Sons Hall and Grace Episcopal Church, Spring and Oak streets in St. Helena. Info, 963-2322.

NHS Academic

Booster Club

On May 22, 1-7 p.m., Napa High School Academic Booster Club gets 15 percent of sales from Keva Juice in the Bel Aire plaza when you mention NHS.

Tailgate party

Flying Boar Adventure Tours hosts a trip to the Oakland A's vs. Texas Rangers game May 30 at 12:35 p.m. Proceeds benefit Vintage High School's Culinary Program. The trip includes bus transportation, barbecue and field level tickets. Cost is $55. Tickets available at Bank of Napa, River City Restaurant, Loco's Restaurant and Trancas Steak House. Info, Dale Bourassa at 253-3525.

Cal Poly Alumni

golf tournament

The Northern California Chapter of the Cal Poly Alumni Association holds its Charity Golf Tournament on June 23 to raise scholarship funds for Northern California students. Registration for golfers and sponsors, (925) 787-7709 or www.tournevents.com/calpoly2007.

White Teeth help Cope Family Center

If Dr. Adrian Fenderson at All About Smiles whitens your teeth between before the end of June, he will donate the entire fee to Cope Family Center and Smiles for Life. Info, 258-8700 or copefamilycenter.org.

Vine Village Celebration

The Vine Village Celebration, Aug. 10 at the Chardonnay Golf Club, features golf, dinner, live and silent auctions. $175 per person; the golf/dinner/auction package is $250 per person and the dinner/auction package is $100 per person. Info, 255-4006 or visit www.vinevillage.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. Registration session at Napa City-County Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa, is June 18, 6 p.m. No pre-registration required. Info, 226-5573.

Mini Thrift Shop

Located 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.

Volunteers needed

Assist 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. 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

Senior pot luck today

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

Pugorama today

Pugorama holds its monthly pug dog get-together today at noon in the Yountville Park at the north end of Yountville at the corner of Washington and Madison streets. Info, 944-0823 or www.pugorama.thegordongallery.com.

Library Commission

Napa City-County Library Commission holds its regular public meeting Monday, 4 p.m., at the American Canyon Library, 3421 Broadway/Highway 29, American Canyon. Info 644-1136.

Hearing Loss Association

Meets Wednesday, 1 p.m., at the Senior Activities Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Glenn Martyn of the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals speaks on SPCA's Hearing Dog Program. Info, 226-9832.

Meet the Mustangs

The California BLM Volunteer Project and the Napa Valley Horsemen's Association present "Meet the Mustangs" Saturday, 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." See formerly wild horses perform English riding and more. Adoptable animals arrive Friday night. Public viewing begins 7 a.m.; Silent Competitive Bid adoption begins at 9 a.m. 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.

Napa Women's Club Evening Edition

The women of Napa Valley are invited to join the Napa Women's Club Evening Edition. The next meeting is May 22 at 218 Franklin St., Napa. The social/networking starts at 6 p.m., the meeting begins at 6:30.

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. The award categories are Youth Leader of the Year, Male Role Model of the Year and Father of the Year. Nomination forms are available at www.napanews.org, or 252-3687, ext. 4485.

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 Bakers 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

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

Soroptimist International

This service organization made up of business and professional women committed to improving the lives of women and girls, meets the first three Tuesdays of the month for lunch at the Elks Lodge in Napa from September through June. Info, 255-4434.

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

Meets every first and third Monday at the Napa Masonic Family Center, 4125 Solano Ave., Napa. Info, 330-0937.

Eagle Cycling Club

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

Napa Valley Cruisers' car club 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.

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 is at 1303 Jefferson Street, Suite 500B, 8 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month. The public is welcome. Info, Kathleen Edson 252-4188 extension 108.

NARFE breakfast at

Napa Senior Center

The National and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Napa County Chapter No. 0281, serves breakfast on 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 available at the door. Info, 224-9479.

Napa Valley Photographic Society meeting

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 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, Jean Donahoe at 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 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. Info, 226-7233.

Other

Mother's and Others Day Peace Vigil today

Celebrate Mother's Day as the original founder, Julia Ward Howe, intended, by joining Napa's "Mother's and Others Day Peace Vigil," and march through downtown today. Wear a red top and bring your special sign to Third and Main at 2 p.m. Sponsored by Unitarian Universalists Social Justice Committee and UNCOIL. Info, 226-3975.

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 19-20. No charge to artists and chalk is provided. Thise interested in donating their time as musical entertainment, call 224-8735 or go to www.napastreetpainting.org. Presented by New Technology Foundation, benefiting New Technology High School.

Wings of Freedom Tour

Participating in the Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedon Tour, the WW II Vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator WW II Heavy Bomber and the North American B-25 Mitchell WWII Medium Bomber will fly into Napa County Airport May 30-June 1. The planes are on display May 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and June 1, 9 a.m. to noon. $10 donation for adults and $5 for children. Visitors may take a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircrafts. Reservations, (800) 568-8924.

Vallejo High reunion

The Vallejo Senior High class of 1988 has begun planning their 20-year reunion for August of 2008. All former classmates are encouraged to send their mailing and e-mail address (or their choice of contact info) to VHSClassof1988@aol.com. Include the name you used at graduation if there has been any name change.

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.

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