Lindsay Kroll, owner of Cake Plate at 1000 Main St. (north of First) is going to make Christmas shopping for the wife or girlfriend much easier, and a lot of fun. On Dec. 13, 5-9 p.m., she is hosting “a night just for him.”

Kroll will be there to help all the guys with shopping. She’s also providing free beer and pizza, plus some lucky guy is going to walk out of there with two free tickets to the Kings – 76ers basketball game. How good is that?

Guys: do yourselves a favor and go to Cake Plate on Dec. 13. Ladies, help him out by visiting Cake Plate first and starting a wish list.

Asked to describe Cake Plate, Kroll smiled. “You are in my dream. Cake Plate is for women who appreciate classic, sophisticated fashion.”

Kroll has a great fashion-sense, and what she describes as “an elephant’s memory.” Odds are very good that if the woman in your life has been in there and tried something on, Kroll will remember it. With a line of gift items running from $25 to $50, guys can buy a full outfit or what is sure to be a well-received accessory.

Open seven days a week. Info, 226-2300.

Happy Birthday

Riley David, the maternity and kids wear shop with sizes running from infant to 4T, just celebrated one year in business. Located at 1001 Caymus St. (just around the corner from The Learning Faire), Riley David offers unique clothing, including organic lines. Owner Becky Anderson’s two sons, Riley and newborn Hudson, are two of her best customers who have helped her appreciate quality and service. If she doesn’t have it and can special order it for you, she will.

Riley David now handles consignment clothing, a result of customer requests. Bring in your recently outgrown high quality clothes, even furniture and accessories — on Sundays only, for consideration. Open seven days a week. Info, 258-2714.

Can’t stop a good thing …

After 28 years in business, Sandi Perlman had decided to close Napa Valley Emporium and retire. But as she began planning for it, she realized that she isn’t emotionally ready to retire, so instead she is downsizing — sort of.

For the fifth time since opening in 1979, Sandi has moved, this time 17 steps away from her current location, to 1225 Napa Town Center.

At the new shop, she will concentrate on Napa Valley and custom apparel, including silk screening, photo shirts and embroidery. Got a T-shirt, hat, jacket or just about anything else you’d like customized? Stop in Napa Valley Emporium. If you’ve ever had a high school jacket, odds are it came from there.

Perlman will still carry Napa Valley gift items at the conference and visitors bureau. (And you thought it was just for tourists.) Stop by and say hello. Info, 253-7177.

Grand Menorah Lighting …

On Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in the Napa Town Center Rotunda and it is free. There will be live music, donuts, latkas, chocolate gelt, raffle prizes and more. Come celebrate. Info, www.jewishnapavalley.com.

See you downtown!

Craig Smith is the executive director of the Napa Downtown Association, and can be reached at 257-0322 or craig@napadowntown.com