Education

Friends of Napa Library book sale

The book sale ends Sept. 23, with proceeds benefiting library programs and projects. Items on sale are displayed during library hours in the Community Room, Napa Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Info, Bruce Taylor, 265-8470.

Coldwell Banker lectures

 One of Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley’s managers, Doug Fowler, presents a lecture for avoiding and buying foreclosures, how to avoid foreclosure and information for buyers interested in pre-foreclosure, auctions and post-foreclosure sales on Sept. 26. Free. Reservations are recommended. 1775 Lincoln Avenue, Napa. Info, 258-5200.

Water-Wise landscaping workshops

The City of Napa’s 2007 Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Series features expert presenters, free water-saving devices, literature and door prizes. The Perfect Plant Picks workshop is held on Sept. 27 in the Pelusi Building in Kennedy Park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info and reservations, 257-9309.

Managing credit seminar

Cheryl Woods of Barron Mortgage Company in Napa presents a seminar on management of personal credit to reach specific goals on Sept. 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. and on Sept. 29, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at First American Title Company of Napa, 2390 California Blvd., Napa. Topics include credit reports, credit scores, how the credit score is calculated, how the credit score affects borrowing ability, steps that can be taken to increase the score, etc. A free private one-hour consultation with Ms. Woods is also available. Free. Info and registration, 256-3899 or Cheryl@barronmortgage.net.

Health Wellness Program

The Diabetes Wellness Program offers two carb-counting/food label-reading class on Sept. 24 from 6-8 p.m. and on Oct. 22 from 9-11 a.m. Registration is required. Info, 252-4411, ext. 2391.

ParentsCAN announces fall support group

At the Challenging Behaviors support group, learn strategies and gain insight for dealing with behaviorally-challenging children on Sept. 25, 6:30-8 p.m. at the ParentsCAN Resource Center, 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 3, Napa. Info, 253-7444.

Glucose meter classes

The Diabetes Wellness Program at the Queen of the Valley Medical Center offers a glucose meter class on Sept. 26, 10 a.m.  Registration required. Info, 252-4411, ext. 2391.

Diabetes awareness

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has organized two events this fall to raise awareness about juvenile diabetes. Dr. Aaron Kowalski, the scientific program manager at JDRF International presents his research findings in a lecture, “On the way to an Artificial Pancreas.” Robert Bolt also presents, the parent of a clinical trial participant and board member of the JDRF on Sept. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at The White Barn 2727 Sulphur Springs, St. Helena. This event is free but please R.S.V.P. to Carolyn D’Alessio at (415) 597-6314.

Low vision group

The Low Vision Group of the Upper Napa Valley meets at the Rancho de Calistoga Recreation Hall on Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m. Robert Vanderford hosts the meeting. Scott Kies presents some of the latest innovations to serve those with low vision or are blind.

Communication skills workshop

The Napa County Office of Education sponsors this workshop, led by Cathy Bucher, that teaches people how to break patterns of thinking that lead to arguments, anger and depression, and to resolve conflicts peacefully, on Sept. 29. Donations are appreciated. Please R.S.V.P. The workshop is held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Blue Oak School, 1436 Polk St., Napa. Info and reservations, 253-6810.

Recovery rally

The Napa County Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board presents the first annual Recovery Rally and Information Fair on Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to noon at the Napa Town Center Rotunda. Speakers include Mark Luce, Napa County Board of Supervisors, Mayor Jill Techel, Police Chief Richard Melton, Randy Snowden, Health and Human Services Director and Connie Moreno-Peraza, the county’s alcohol and drug administrator. Info, Shirin Vakharia at 259-8691 or www.recoverymonth.gov.

Women’s health forum

The North Bay Fibromyalgia forum presents “Women’s Health Issues,” where Dr. Armstrong presents the latest in health issues pertaining to women, answers questions and speaks in-depth about individuals’ topics on Sept. 29 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Napa Valley College, Room 836. Info, 255-7786 or fmforum@sbcglobal.net.

Support groups for Spanish-speaking parents

ParentsCAN offers this support group for Spanish-speaking parents of disabled children on Sept. 29, 10 a.m. at ParentsCAN, 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 3, Napa.

Volunteer/fundraisers

Republicans toast top volunteer

The Napa County Republican Party is honoring its Volunteer of the Year, Chaplain Lee Shaw, on Oct. 4 at the Napa Elks Lodge. Adam Housley will be the guest speaker, there will be a silent auction, no host cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner starts at 7.

Tickets are $52 each, $100 per couple through Sept. 26, $62 each and $120 per couple afterward. Tables are available for sponsorship at $500. To reserve tickets or for more information, contact Marleia at (707) 738-9191 or mlsire@pacbell.net.

NHS Academic Booster Club

Napa High School Academic Booster Club hosts Dine & Donate events throughout the fall semester. Sept. 27, Rockzilla, 849 Jackson St., 5A, Napa, donates 50 percent of all of climbing fees when you bring a flyer. Oct. 16, Mary’s Pizza Shack, 3085 Jefferson St., Napa, donates 20 percent when you present a flyer. The first 100 students through the door with a student ID receive Applebee’s prizes. Come to an Academic Booster Club meeting at the Napa High library. Meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m. The business portion is 8-9 p.m.

Catholic charities fundraiser

Kealoha Keliikoa, retiring executive director of Catholic Charities, brings Hawaii and the Live Aloha spirit to Napa Valley. Entertainment includes Hawaiian musicians and Hawaiian dancers “Halau o Kawainuhi.” The traditional Hawaiian luau includes Kalua pig, lomi lomi salmon, teriyaki chicken, haupia, chicken long rice, regular rice, mac and cheese, pineapple, cake, wine, aloha punch, water, and beer. Live Aloha, an Evening in the Hawaiian Islands, is a fundraiser in support of Catholic Charities Programs. $125. Sept. 29, 6 p.m., at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 985 Napa St., Napa. Info and tickets, 224-4415 or 337-3648.

CASA volunteers needed

Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers are needed to work with children who are dependents of the court as a result of having been abused, neglected or abandoned. Volunteers undergo a thorough background and screening process and complete approximately 40 hours of initial training. Trained CASA volunteers meet and work with dedicated professionals working to help children and families reunify. People with bilingual and/or bicultural skills and experience are particularly needed. Info, 257-2272 or jdiverde@napacasa.org.

Clubs/Meetings

Napa Women’s Club Evening Edition

The women of Napa Valley are invited to join the Napa Women’s Club Evening Edition on Sept. 25, in a historical building at 218 Franklin Street in Napa. The social/networking starts at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Networking continues after the meeting.

City of St. Helena meeting

The St. Helena General Plan Steering Committee hosts an open house and workshop on Sept. 26. The purpose is to begin making general plan visioning decisions from residents’ input received during a phone survey on important issues such as housing, traffic, the environment, commercial services, town character and water. Anyone interested in getting involved in the  process is asked to come participate. The open house is at 5 p.m. and the workshop is at 7 p.m. at the St. Helena Fire Station (Railroad Ave. entrance) behind City Hall. Info, www.StHelena2030.com.

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.

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.

P-38 Lockheed Lightning interest group

The P-38 Lockheed Lightning interest group in Napa is open to World War II pilots and enthusiasts. The group meets the last Thursday of each month at the Target cafeteria in South Marketplace shopping center at 10 a.m. for coffee. Info, John Futini at 255-4171.

Other

Anti-war vigil

We Stand For Peace: an anti war vigil is held in downtown Napa on Sept. 23, 2-4 p.m. at the Veterans Park. Info, Iris Daigre at 254-1208.

Dance classes

Image Dance Studio offers classes for beginning hip-hop (ages seven to nine) Tuesdays from Sept. 25 to Oct. 16, 4:30-5:20 p.m.; beginning jazz (ages eight to 10) Tuesdays from Sept. 26 to Oct. 16, 5:30-6:20 p.m.; and beginning adult hip-hop (18+) on Tuesdays from Sept. 26 to Oct. 16, 6:30-7:20 p.m. $40. Napa Valley Language Academy, 2700 Kilburn Ave., Napa. Info, 738-6556.

Napa Valley Nursery School

All Napa Valley Nursery School families and alumni are invited to the 3rd Annual Fall Frolic barbecue and family fun day on Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kennedy Park. R.S.V.P. by Sept. 28 at frolic@nvns .org.