Napa Valley Ballet

Fall enrollment for classes in classical ballet training; pre-ballet through pointe; and adult/teen ballet and jazz dance. Info, 294-2568; napavalleyballet@yahoo.com or www.napavalleyballet.org.

Science classes

Taught by local, credentialed science teachers, these classes for children 6 through 12 stimulate curiosity and teach the interdependent web of life. Classes feature both class work and field trips and run Sunday mornings, 11 a.m. to noon, through December. $10 per class. Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley, 1515 Pueblo Ave., Napa. Info, Mary Ellen Morgan at 294-2759 or visit www.uunorth bay.org/education.

Homebuyers’ opportunities events

Learn about new buyer-friendly loans; tax benefits of ownership; $7,500 homebuyer tax credit and more. Sept. 23, 7-8:15 p.m., Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites, 3800 Broadway St., American Canyon or Sept. 25, 7-8:15 p.m., at Napa Valley College, Room 838, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa. Free. R.S.V.P. to 258-5200 or mproctor@cbnapavalley.com. Event sponsored by Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley.

Parent workshops

Napa County Office of Education offers workshops, “Live Homework Help” and “Ed1stop.” “Live Homework Help” is the Napa Library’s new service connecting students online with live, trained tutors. “Ed1stop” provides access to a variety of online education program. $10 (dinner and materials). Sept. 24, 6-8:30 p.m. Napa County Office of Education, 2121 Imola Ave., Napa. Info, 253-6890.

Banned books forum

Celebrate the right to read by reviewing historical and recent challenges to books and excerpts from favorite banned titles on Sept. 24, 7-9 p.m. Free. St. Helena Public Library, 1492 Library Lane, St. Helena. Info, Jennifer Baker at 967-2805 or direc tor@shpl.org.

Concept therapy seminar

The focus of concept therapy is on the individual’s ability to shift experience by using inherent capacities of reason, will, intuition, perception and imagination to steer their lives in the direction of peace, health and natural abundance through an understanding of universal principles. Six-week class begins Sept. 25, held Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration closes following the first class. $295 first adult/$150 students and additional registered member of family or business group/$125 review. Blossom Chiropractic Studio, 1834 First St., Suite 3, Napa. Info, Rhea Zimmerman at 257-1011 or dr.rhea@blossomlife.com.

Immigration forum

Legal Aid of Napa Valley hosts an immigration forum Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Individuals with immigration-related questions receive free private consultations with immigration attorneys. Provided to individuals regardless of immigration status. Available in English and Spanish. St. Helena Catholic School, 1255 Oak Ave., St. Helena. Info, Legal Aid of Napa Valley at 259-0579.

Sounds of Science Cafe

Learn about the latest scientific issues, chat with a scientist, meet new friends and speak your mind the last Tuesday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m. Ron Tjeerdema, Ph.D., from the UC Davis Environmental Toxicology Department speaks on “Pesticides and the Environment.” $10 fee includes light snacks. Whole Foods Market, 3682 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa. R.S.V.P. to 224-6300.

Health/Fitness

Boys & Girls Club

car wash

The teen leadership group at Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley hosts a car wash on Sept. 22 and Sept. 23, 4-7 p.m., at 1515 Pueblo Ave., Napa. $5. Half of all proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society.

Diabetes wellness

The Diabetes Wellness Program offers a carbohydrate-counting and food label-reading class Sept. 22, 1-3 p.m., and a blood glucose meter class Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. Queen of the Valley Wellness Center, 3421 Villa Lane, Napa. Registration required. Info, 252-4411 ext. 2391.

Pharmaca events

Varicose veins can cause significant discomfort — aching, swelling, heaviness — and can lead to more serious illnesses, such as blood clots and venous ulcers. Learn how to take care of your legs with homeopathy and natural home care. Presented by Myra Nissen. Free. Sept. 23, 6-7 p.m.

Carol Kezer, certified massage therapist, offers chair massages for $1/minute. Walk-ins welcome. Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Laura Paoletti, CNM, NP, facilitates “A Woman’s Journey Through Pregnancy.” Discuss emotional and psychological changes during pregnancy and how they affect us and our relationship with our significant other.  Free. Sept. 27, 10-11 a.m.

Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 4020 Bel Aire Plaza. Info, 253-0970.

American Cancer Society

The Man to Man Support Group helps men cope with prostate cancer by providing information, education and support to patients and caregivers. Sept. 23, 3-4 p.m. Info, ACS at 1-800-ACS-2345.

Dance classes

Six-week session of West Coast swing dance meets Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. (Sept. 24 to Oct. 29). $60. Six-week session of cha cha meets Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. (Sept. 30 to Nov. 4). $60. No partner necessary. Academy of Danse, 1123 Jordan Lane, Napa. Info, Dennis and Connie at 226-7582 or shallwedance4fun@sbcglobal.net.

ParentsCAN

ParentsCAN provides a monthly presentation for families of adults with mental health issues. September topic: PEP, People Empowering People. One-on-one support and resources available through ParentsCAN. Free. Sept. 25, 6:30-8 p.m.

A monthly support group for parents of children with disabilities meets the fourth Saturday each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Info, Rosa at 253-7444.

ParentsCAN, 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 3, Napa. Info, Juanita Pena at 253-7172 or 253-7444.

Youth cheer/dance clinic

Vintage High School’s Cheer and Dance Team hosts a clinic Sept. 26, 3:45 p.m. Participants learn a routine to perform at Vintage’s home football game at Memorial Stadium. Spirit wear and VHS blankets ($30) available for purchase at the clinic. $35 per child for one clinic or $60 for both. Dress in comfortable clothes: Black sweats/pants and white top and athletic shoes. No jeans or jewelry. Register with Lisa Sullivan at 253-3601 ext. 209. Info, www.vhs.nvusd.k12.ca.us.

Kayaking

Kayak NV offers TGIF excursions in September. Start at the Riverside launch, paddle to downtown, raft up and enjoy refreshments and music at Veteran’s Park. Return by sunset. Prior registration required. Sept. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Weekend excursions also available. $60 per tandem kayak (2 guests). Info and registration, 501-8585 or www.kayaknv.com or call 501-8585.

Fibromyalgia forum

The North Bay Fibromyalgia Forum presents “Coping with Loss” Sept. 27, 12:30-2:30 p.m., in Room 836 at Napa Valley College, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa. Dr. Thompson discusses strategies and coping skills for dealing with the different types of loss. Free. Info, 255-7786 or fmforum@sbcglob al.net.

Kettlebell workshop

Learn the seven kettlebell basics: Sumo Deadlift, Swing, Turkish Get Up, Press, Squat, Snatch & Clean. This class prepares you to begin a regular ongoing kettlebell class or to begin training with kettlebell on your own. Sept. 27, 8 a.m. to noon. $175. Napa Valley Martial Arts Academy, 2485 Stockton St., Napa. Info, Tiffany Larson at 479-0866 or info@hybrid strength.com.

Recovery service

September is National Recovery Month. The First United Methodist Church holds a recovery service on Sept. 28, at 9:30 a.m. Faith Partners Ministry, along with the church’s God’s House Band, leads worship and provides a glimpse on why there is a need for healing and reconciliation from the disease of addiction. There is also a coffee hour, where a panel of experts answer questions on addiction, prevention, intervention and treatment. FUMC, 625 Randolph St., Napa. Info, 253-1411.

Clubs/Meetings

NARFE breakfast

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Napa Co. Chapter No. 0281, serves breakfast Sept. 21, 7:30-11 a.m. Feast on ham, eggs, hot cakes and coffee. $4 adults/$2 children under 12. Tickets available at the door. Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Info, 224-9479.

Photographic Society

The Napa Valley Photographic Society meets the fourth Monday of each month, at 7 p.m. Anyone 18 or older interested in photography welcome. Studio II Gallery, 570 Soscol Ave., Napa. Info, Priscilla Miles at 257-4535.

Women’s Club

The Napa Women’s Club Evening Edition meets Sept. 23. Social/networking starts at 6 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30. Guests welcome. Napa Women’s Club, 218 Franklin St., Napa. Info, Sandra Call-Sultan at 254-8508.

Widowed Persons Association

Join a chapter with other widows and widowers for support, friendship and activities. Come for breakfast Tuesdays, at 8 a.m., at Bakers Square. Info, Abbey at 224-8716.

Napa High Booster Club

Napa High Academic Booster Club hosts monthly meetings covering subjects of interest to all parents. Meet Napa High Principal Barb Franco who shares her “inside the halls and walls” news. Free. Membership not required to attend meetings. Sept. 24, 7-8 p.m. Napa High School, 2475 Jefferson St., Napa. Info, 253-3711.

Low vision group

The Low Vision Group of the Upper Valley meets Sept. 26, 1:30 p.m., at Calistoga Recreation Hall, 2412 Foothill Blvd., Calistoga. Ian Ramos of Mobility Ingenuity demonstrates the latest models of closed-circuit portable televisions and other electronic devices to assist blind and low-vision people. Info, Robert Vanderford at 942-6945.

Needlepoint Guild

The Wine Country Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild meets Sept. 27, 10 a.m., at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Betty Chen Louis presents her kimono workshop. All stitchers welcome. Info, 255-1199.

AAUW

Napa County Branch of AAUW hosts the first program of the year, “The Philosophy of Love,” with Maestro Asher Raboy on Sept. 27, 11:30 a.m., at Embassy Suites Hotel Pinot Noir Room, 1075 California Drive, Napa. Reservations to Beth Bywater, 1700 Trower Ave., Napa, CA 94558. $27 with choice of Asian chicken vegetable salad, ahi salad or wild mushroom ravioli. Maestro Raboy delivers an exploration of philosophy, love and music. Info, Mimi Formosa at 226-2736.

Nature/Recreation

Landscaping workshops

Design professionals show how drought-tolerant landscapes are not boring. Colorful and beautiful tree, shrub, perennial, grass, vine and ground cover species discussed. Dozens of plants are on-hand for viewing, including California natives. Attractive local water-efficient landscapes are the focus, including a new City Water-Wise Demonstration Garden. Sept. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Las Flores Community Center, 4300 Linda Vista Ave., Napa. Reservations, 257-9309.

Stargazing

Cliff Delacy and the Napa Valley Museum host “September Night Sky” on Sept. 27, 7:30-10 p.m. Free with admission. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville. Info, 944-0500 ext. 106.

Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners meet Sept. 29, 6-7 p.m., at the Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington St., Calistoga. Free. Learn about the program and pick up application for 2009 class (beginning Jan. 9). Applications due Oct. 10. Info, 253-4221 or  www.cena pa.ucdavis.edu.

Other

Book sale

A special sale of more than 22,000 book and video donations ends Sept. 21. Proceeds benefit library programs and projects. Organized and sponsored by Friends of the Library. Napa City-County Library, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Info, Bruce Taylor at pensionato2001@aim.com.

Rummage sale

Rohlffs Manor holds its annual rummage sale Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with baked goods, arts and crafts, and more. Rohlffs Manor, 2400 Fair Drive, Napa.

Class of 1958

St. Helena High School Class of 1958 holds its 50th reunion on Sept. 29. Classmates and friends invited. Info, 975-2828 or gene.salazar@sbcglobal.net.

Rummage sale

The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary No. 113 hold a rummage sale Oct. 2-3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the American Legion Hall, 1240 Pearl St., Napa (corner of Pearl and Randolph). Donations appreciated. Info, 252-1315.

Class of 1988 reunion

The Vintage High School Class of ‘88 reunion committee seeks classmates for the 20-year reunion, set for Oct. 11. If you are a class of 1988 alumni, please send an e-mail to vhs88reunion@yahoo.com. Include full name and maiden name (if applicable). Classmates then receive biweekly reunion newsletter with current updates on the planning, and a current list of names of people contacted, and those that need to be found.

Class of 1978 reunion

The Vintage High School Class of 1978 hosts its 30-year class reunion on Oct. 11. Event will be held at the Napa Valley Marriott, and will include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing to the Sneaky Pete band, and fun for all. Reservation forms available at www.alumniclass.com/vintage or send e-mail to: vhs1978reunion@sbcglobal.net with full name and maiden name (if applicable) to have an invitation sent (alumni are encouraged to use the e-mail to forward classmates’ addresses to avoid forgetting anyone).

Class of 1958 reunion

The 1958 Vallejo High School Class holds their 50th reunion, including dinner and dancing, on Oct. 18, at the Silverado Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. Classmates also gather on Oct. 17 and Oct. 19. Info, Patti Hill at 557-2625 or Larry Wallace at 255-0271.