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Divas Unzipped: Costuming the Stars of San Francisco OperaPosted on: 2012-02-01
Divas Unzipped: Costuming the Stars of San Francisco Opera
Friday, February 17
7 pm
Free for Members; $5 per guest
Christopher Verdosci, Assistant Costume Director at San Francisco Opera, will share a behind-the-scenes peek at costume design, construction and working with divas. Reservations are strongly recommended for this program. Call (707) 944-0500.
Website:www.napavalleymuseum.org - PRESS RELEASE - RED CROSS RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION FROM STATE FARM INSURANCEPosted on: 2012-01-25Photo – From left to right, Frank Lucier, Napa County Red Cross Executive Director; Mark Coleman, Napa State Farm Agent and member of the Napa County Red Cross Board of Directors; Bill Newlin, Retired State Farm Agent and member of Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake Counties Red Cross Board of Directors; Eileen Adams, Board Chair from Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake Counties Red Cross, Tim Miller, Red Cross Regional CEO; Mary Dorman, State Farm Agent and Board Chair of Del Norte Red Cross Chapter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2012
For Further Information
Ellen Maremont Silver
Regional Communications Officer
(707) 577-7632 - phone
esilver@arcsm.org
RED CROSS RECEIVES GENEROUS DONATION FROM
STATE FARM INSURANCE
Santa Rosa, CA – Red Cross officials announced today that State Farm Insurance has donated $30,000 for disaster preparedness and recovery. The grant will be presented on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. the Red Cross office in Santa Rosa. The funds will help support disaster preparation and outreach throughout the six-county region of Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties.
Northwestern California, ranging from Napa and Sonoma Counties to the Oregon border, has hundreds of miles of coastline and rural roads, countless bridges and rivers, numerous major fault lines and many communities that can be isolated instantly in a disaster. The region faces high probability of disaster with a large array of potential life-threatening and precarious issues following a flood, fire, earthquake or tsunami.
“State Farm has been a generous long-term supporter of the Red Cross. We are grateful to them for helping our community to be better supplied and prepared in case of an earthquake, flood or fire,” said Red Cross Regional CEO Tim Miller.
The State Farm grant will allow for the American Red Cross to ready countless more people in the event of a catastrophic disaster. The grant will also support supplies for readiness to help people respond to disasters in their community quickly and efficiently. A portion of the donation will also support year-round direct disaster response and intermediate and advanced disaster response training throughout Northwestern California.
“The Red Cross has a crucial role in community preparedness and disaster response. It is gratifying to work for a company that has a clear understanding about the importance of investing in the safety of our local communities,” said Mark Coleman, Napa State Farm Agent and member of the Red Cross Board of Directors serving the Napa County Chapter
ABOUT AMERICAN RED CROSS, SERVING NAPA COUNTY
American Red Cross is a neutral, humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disasters, and prepares people to prevent and respond to emergencies. Like all Red Cross chapters, the local chapter is self-sustaining and is funded by local contributions. All assistance to disaster victims and to members of the armed forces provided by the Chapter is free and made possible by voluntary donations of time and money by the people of Napa County. Donations can be made at www.arcsm.org, www.redcross.org, via mail to American Red Cross, 1790 Third Street, Napa, CA 94559, or by phone at (707) 257-2900.
About State Farm®:
State Farm and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. and is a leading insurer in Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 17,800 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts – more than 79 million auto, home, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 37 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com or in Canada http://www.statefarm.ca.
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- Napa County Chapter Red Cross Responds to Fire VictimsPosted on: 2011-12-21
Napa County Chapter Contact: FRANK LUCIER
1790 Third Street Phone: 707-257-2900
Napa, CA 94559 Frank@napacountyredcross.org
Napacountyredcross.org
PRESS RELEASE
Napa County Chapter Red Cross Responds to Fire Victims
Napa, Wednesday, December 21, 2011 — With the smell of smoke still heavy in the air, a representative of the Napa County Chapter of the American Red Cross provided a debit card to the fire victims of the December 20th for immediate needs and also delivered four large bags of clothing provided by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
This was the second assistance to fire victims provided by the Napa County Red Cross Chapter in a little over a week. Help was also provided to the fire victims of the December 8 fire in Napa.
Nationally the Red Cross responds, on the average, to about 180 home fires every day, all year long. More than 93 percent of the 74,000 disasters the Red Cross responds to each year are fire related.
Unlike many disasters, home fires can and do affect anyone regardless of background, geography, or economic level.
Historically there is an upturn in structure fires during the winter months.
Following are points to always keep in mind and a Fire Prevention and Safety Checklist from the American Red Cross:
Stay Safe from Fire– Be Red Cross Ready
The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. If a fire occurs in your home, get out, stay out and call 911 for help. Remember that working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives.
Fire Prevention & Safety Checklist:
• Never smoke in bed.
• Keep flammable items at least three feet from heat sources.
• Stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling or broiling food.
• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and check batteries once a month.
• Ensure that all members of your home know two ways to escape from every room in case of fire.
• Pick a place for everyone to meet outside in case of fire.
• Practice your fire escape plan several times a year.
• In case of fire, follow your plan. If smoke or flames block your escape, stay in the room with the doors closed. Place a wet towel under the door and call 911.
• Use portable fire extinguishers ONLY if you have been trained by the fire department.
For more information on disaster and emergency preparedness, visit redcross.org
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Red Cross Graduates 5th Class of CNAsPosted on: 2011-11-08Contact:
Frank Lucier
Executive Director For Release:
Tel: 257-2900 November 9, 2011
Napa Residents Among Red Cross Graduates
The Napa County Chapter of the American Red Cross is preparing to congratulate 13 new graduates of their Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program on Wednesday evening, November 9th, at the Yountville Veteran’s Home, Holderman building.
This is the fifth graduating class of the Napa County Chapter since the class began in October 2010 with a total of over fifty graduates.
Once the students pass the California State Certified Nurse Assistant test they will be state Certified Nurse Assistants and qualified to work in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, other healthcare facilities, as well as in-home care givers.
“Many of our past students are employed as CNAs or care givers” states Christine Hendricks, R.N. the class instructor. “We have former students working at St. Helena Hospital, Golden Living Center; while others have had the opportunity to become in home caregivers.”
“Another opportunity for CNAs is, they are able to work in Red Cross Disaster Shelters,” stated Frank Lucier, Executive Director of the Napa Red Cross Chapter.
The Monday through Friday, 4:00p – 8:00p class and clinical portions of the eight week course are taught at the Yountville Veteran’s Home where students have the opportunity to work on the floor learning valuable skills they will take with them as they move forward in their new healthcare career.
The next CNA class is scheduled to begin on January 9, 2012 and run through March 9 with the orientation date set for January 3, 2012. Currently, there are openings for students to join this class.
There are a limited number of scholarships available to cover the $1395 cost of the class and those who are interested should call the Napa Red Cross office at 707-257-2900.
Information and the class application is available at the Napa County Red Cross web site at www.napacountyredcross.org
Website:napacountyredcross.org - Napa County Red Cross Volunteer Reports Back onPosted on: 2011-09-12
Contact:
Frank Lucier
Executive Director For Release
Tel: 257-2900 September 12, 2011
Napa County Red Cross Volunteer Reports Back on
Work In Northeast Flooding Area
Monday, September 12, 2011 – On Thursday September 8th, I received a message from our Nations Disaster Headquarters that Michael Umble was activated to go and work with the disaster shelters in New Jersey.
Our Napa County Red Cross volunteers keep us informed of their availability throughout the year to be deployed anywhere in the country for a major disaster. I called Michael and asked him if he could leave the next day. His response was “if they need me I will go”.
The next morning Michael was in the office when we opened to fill out required paper work, get his pre-deployment briefing and by 1PM he was on a plane headed for New Jersey, where he landed shortly before midnight.
On Friday evening I sent him an email asking that he sends a couple of paragraphs when he could describing his experiences. I knew that he was in a disaster area and would be working 12 hour shifts but I was hoping that he would have some time to send us information so we could share what these amazing people actually do for the Red Cross during disasters.
Hi Frank,
The trip out was uneventful, which is good, got in late and hit a few snags with rental car and hotel – not exactly close to the airport, about an hour away, but got me. Close to the chapter. Settled in about 3 am.
I can probably send email updates occasionally – personal emails are a challenge here because of weak Internet but I’ll send updates when I can.
I hit the ground running on Saturday morning. What a lot of people may not realize is with the one-two punch from Hurricane Irene the Lee there are about 14,000 homes affected, either destroyed or uninhabitable. The shelter I visited on day one was just a few blocks from the flooded area and very active, lots of people. Emotions ran high and were
understandably mixed. Some people had initially been evacuated, allowed to return home, then evacuated again when the floods returned. The gratitude shown towed the Red Cross staff was clearly evident. In a difficult situation the volunteers and staff were helping to provide a real home with a sense of community until it is safe to return to their own neighborhood.
It is for me as it is for them, one day at a time but it’s good to see the level of cooperation working get back to life as usual.
I’ll send more as time allows.
Michael
Iphone… Autocorrect…. (sorry)
The American Red Cross response to the flooding in the east and fires in the south has been amazing. More than 8,000 Red Cross volunteer workers like Michael Umble have served more than 1.9 million meals and snacks, handed out more than 217,000 relief items like hygiene kits, mops, brooms, tarps, work gloves and coolers, provided more than 28,000 mental health and health services consultations, and operated 50 shelters housing 2,900 people left homeless by these disasters.
Our response to multiple disasters across many states will cost millions. Costs for Hurricane Irene alone are estimated at between $10 million and $15 million. New relief efforts for flooding in Pennsylvania and New York, and the large wildfire response in Texas will add to that estimate. If you can help, we encourage you to click, text or call to donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
To make a donation visit www.redcross.org , call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Contributions may also be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
The American Red Cross is not a government agency. We rely on donations from the public to provide our disaster services.
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Frank Lucier
Executive Director For Release
Tel: 257-2900 September 4, 2011
Napa Chapter of the American Red Cross Fills Short-term Needs of Low Income and Underinsured with Medical Equipment Lending Program
With the recession as well as the restructuring of insurance coverage and public assistance, many individuals who find themselves needing wheelchairs, walkers, or even canes, are facing the challenges of finding alternative ways of filling those needs.
As a service to those who are dealing with such difficulties, the Napa Chapter of the American Red Cross offers a medical hardware lending library.
Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and commodes, as well as crutches and other medical hardware devices, are available to be borrowed for up to three months, free of charge.
The supplies ebb and flow with the needs of the community. Currently the needs, due to the current economy, are high and the supply shed is emptying out.
Most of the equipment which the Napa Red Cross is lending has been donated by family members who have lost family members or friends, but wanted to provide support for others who find themselves needing the equipment.
Medical hardware equipment which is needed by the Napa Red Cross to help fill the gap includes:
• Adjustable canes
• Bath benches
• Bedside commodes
• Bed rails
• Canes
• Front wheel walkers with 5” wheels
• Grabber tool
• Hemi walkers
• Transfer boards
• Transport chairs – light weight
• Quad-canes
• Standing pole
• Wheel chairs (with footrests) – light and regular weight
By necessity, all donated medical equipment must be in good working condition.
Before donating, please call the Napa Chapter of the Red Cross for more information at 707-257-2900. Information is also available on the web page at napacountyredcross.org
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Tesoro Flowers is Moving!Posted on: 2011-08-17Tesoro Flowers in Saint Helena is moving its retail shop to Cornerstone in Sonoma. The new shop will open Monday August 22, 2011 and will be open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm. Tesoro will continue its floral services all throughout the Napa Valley and will add Sonoma Valley to its delivery schedule.
New contact information:
Tesoro Flowers
Cornerstone Sonoma
23566 Arnold Drive
Sonoma, Ca 95476
Phone: 707-939-6931
Fax: 707-939-9572
Website: www.tesoroflowers.com
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Yountville Resident Among Red Cross GraduatesPosted on: 2011-08-12Contact:
Frank Lucier Executive Director
Release date: August 12, 2011
Yountville Resident Among Napa County Red Cross CNA Graduating Class
The Napa Chapter of the American Red Cross congratulated 14 new graduates of their Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program on Thursday evening, August 11th, at the Yountville Community Center.
Among those graduating was Elizabeth Carrillo of Yountville.
This is the fourth graduating class in the Napa Chapter since the class began in October 2010 and brings the total number of graduates from the Napa Red Cross program to forty.
Once the students pass the California State Certified Nurse Assistant test they will be state Certified Nurse Assistants and qualified to work in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, other healthcare facilities, as well as care givers.
“Many of our past students are employed as CNAs or care givers” states Christine Hendricks, R.N. the class instructor. “We have former students working at St. Helena Hospital, Golden Living Center; while others have had the opportunity to become in-home care givers.”
“Another opportunity for CNAs is, once licensed, they are certified to work in Red Cross Disaster Shelters,” stated Frank Lucier, Executive Director of the Napa Red Cross Chapter.
The Monday through Friday, 4:00p – 8:00p class and clinical portion of the eight week course are taught at the Yountville Veteran’s Home where students have the opportunity to work on the floor learning valuable skills they will take with them as they move forward in their new healthcare career.
The next CNA class which is scheduled to begin on September 12 is full, while the class scheduled to begin January 9, 2012 and run through March 9, does have openings.
The Red Cross has a strong history of nursing going back over 100 years and the CNA program has been a part of their training program for the last 20 years.
According to Hendricks, “The Sonoma County Red Cross Chapter has been teaching the Certified Nurse Assistant program in Santa Rosa for more than 10 years. We thought it was a great program and that it would be an excellent addition to this area and the Napa community.”
There are a limited number of scholarships available to cover the $1395 cost of the class and those who are interested should call the Napa Red Cross office at 707-257-2900. A military scholarship is also available for a qualifying military family member.
Information and the class application are available at the Napa Red Cross web site at www.napacountyredcross.org.
Website:www.napacountyredcross.org - Vine Cliff Winery names James Kress as winemakerPosted on: 2011-06-30
VINE CLIFF WINERY NAMES JAMES KRESS WINEMAKER
Napa, California, June 23, 2011 – Vine Cliff Winery, located in the Oakville appellation of the Napa Valley, has named James Kress as Winemaker.
“We are very pleased to be adding Jim to our winemaking team,” said Rob Sweeney, Vine Cliff’s Proprietor and General Manager. “I look forward to working closely with him on crafting our wines and maintaining our commitment to continuous improvement.”
Kress brings 16 vintages of experience to his new post, having worked previously at St. Clement Vineyards and Domaine Chandon. After graduating from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University, Jim’s passion for food and wine eventually led him to the Master of Science program in Viticulture and Enology at University of California, Davis.
“I focus on making wines that express the soil and the climate of the vineyard,” Kress said. “By employing the finest practices of winemaking, our efforts culminate in the creation of wines with balance, depth and complexity. I am excited by the opportunity to work with Vine Cliff’s estate vineyards to continue the tradition of crafting world-class wines with amazing texture and intensity.”
Founded in 1871 and owned and operated by the Sweeney family since 1985, Vine Cliff Winery focuses on producing Cabernet Sauvignon from their estate vineyard in Oakville and Chardonnay from their vineyard in the Los Carneros District.
Website:www.vinecliff.com - veterans homePosted on: 2011-05-08good care hereWebsite:noEmail:everlrpelton@yahoo.com
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Yountville Chamber Elects New PresidentPosted on: 2011-03-25Yountville, CA - Yountville Chamber of Commerce has elected Katja Loeffelholz, an intellectual property attorney registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as President.
Yountville, unofficially the “Culinary Capital of the Napa Valley,” is a charming small town boasting 6 Michelin stars within a square mile. The most stars per capita in the world! Approved in 1999, it’s Napa Valley’s 11th American Vitacultural Area (AVA), sporting 28+ wineries and/or producers and hospitality accommodations ranging from historic landmarks to world-class inns. Yountville is also home to the Veterans Home of California, a community of and for veterans.
For 7 years, Ms. Loeffelholz has been of counsel with Gaw Van Male. Founded in the Napa Valley in 1972, Gaw Van Male has grown to be one of the largest law firms in Napa with 22 attorneys serving all the needs of the wine industry as well as other individual businesses.
Website:www.gawvanmale.comEmail:kl@gawvanmale.com - Gina Massolo Promoted to Napa County Regional Manager At Four Sisters InnsPosted on: 2011-03-05FOUR SISTERS INNS
Media Contact: Sharon J. Rooney
Phone: 707-838-1637
Email: Sharon@foursisters.com
March 4, 2011
(YOUNTVILLE, CALIF.) – Napa resident Gina Massolo has been promoted to Regional Manager by Four Sisters Inns, overseeing management of the company’s three properties in Napa County: Maison Fleurie and Lavender in Yountville, and Blackbird Inn in downtown Napa.
Massolo began her career with Four Sisters Inns in 2001 as a desk clerk at Maison Fleurie, and soon moved to the Assistant Manager position at Blackbird Inn. She was then promoted to manager, responsible for both Maison Fleurie and neighboring Lavender, a position she held for three years. After leaving the company and area for work in another state, she returned to Four Sisters Inns in 2008, once again filling various management posts at the Napa County properties.
Massolo has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Sonoma State University. Raised in Yountville, she is a graduate of Vintage High School. A certified equine body worker, she is currently Vice President of the Napa Valley Horsemen’s Association, and is a past board member of the Yountville Chamber of Commerce.
“Gina is exactly the right person to manage our Napa County inns,” said Four Sisters Inns’ President Shelley Post Claudel. “Guests visiting the area like talking to someone who knows the region inside-out, and that’s Gina. She also embodies our company philosophy: making sure our guests have the best possible experience every time they stay with us.”
The Four Sisters Inns collection includes 14 properties – 13 in California and one in Seattle. California inns include the Blue Lantern Inn (Dana Point), Channel Road Inn (Santa Monica), Newport Beach Hotel (Newport Beach), Hotel Casa 425 (Claremont), Gosby House Inn and Green Gables Inn (Pacific Grove), Seal Cove Inn (Moss Beach), West Cliff Inn (Santa Cruz), Blackbird Inn (downtown Napa), Maison Fleurie and Lavender (Yountville in Napa Valley), Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza (Healdsburg), and Inn at Sonoma (Sonoma). The Seattle property is the Inn at Harbor Steps. For more information on the company, go to www.foursisters.com.
Website:www.foursisters.com - A Rey of HopePosted on: 2011-01-24Dear Editor:
I just lost my dad to Parkinsons disease. Because of the love and care he received from the employees of the Veterans Home in Yountville his last years and final days were filled with happiness and dignity. All the money in the world couldn’t have purchased health care equivalent to that provided my dad at the Veterans Home.
Budget cuts are rampant in our state and the Veteran’s Home has not been immune. Regardless of their personal issues (pay cuts, furlough days, etc.) the staff remains devoted and responsive not only to their residents but also to the families who entrust their loved ones to them.
My father experienced dementia, sometimes extreme due to the Parkinson’s and the medication utilized to control his physical symptoms. Some people in my situation must keep their loved one at home due to financial issues. This too would have been my case except for the fact that my dad served his country and as such qualified to live at the Veteran’s Home.
In a world that is so ridden with bad news, dishonest people, and dire circumstances I thought it would be nice for people to know that there are still very good people in the world who are willing to work astonishingly hard under difficult circumstances for little compensation. They don’t just show up to work and do their eight hours, they perform with kindness and a smile, creating an environment of dignity and belonging where there easily could be none. We are lucky enough to call these people our neighbors.
I want to thank the Veteran’s Home Memory Care staff at Roosevelt Annex I for being the wonderful people that you are. From Dr. Rettenmaier to the staff nurses, aids, therapists and ancillary services, I have never seen such team work and love of service under one roof that I witnessed over the past several years.
Pam Turner - ELECTION ENDORSEMENTSPosted on: 2010-10-06ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS
NAPA COUNTY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION
The NCTA was founded in 1962 and was reactivated this year in response to ongoing governmental deficit spending and tax increases. Our goal is to educate the public about taxes and governmental use of taxpayer dollars.
On behalf of the Associations Membership, we pleased to announce the following Endorsements for November 2, 2010 Election:
BALLOT PROPOSTIONS:
Proposition 19; Legalizes Marijuana Under California but not Federal Law
Recommendation: Vote NO
Legalization would likely bring with it additional substance abuse and the long-term public costs associated with that could vastly exceed the amount of new revenue legalized marijuana might bring in.
Proposition 20 Redistricting of Congressional Districts.
Recommendation: Vote YES
Politicians do not get to choose their voters by establishing their districts.
Proposition 21; Establishes $18 Annual Vehicle License Surcharge to Help Fund State Parks and Wildlife Programs
Recommendation: Vote NO
This piecemeal approach to budgeting via the ballot box is not the way to set priorities in a state with a myriad of pressing needs.
Proposition 22; Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act
Recommendation: Vote YES
Will ensure that funds approved by the voters for local government purposes go to local governments as intended and are not diverted to meet State obligations.
Proposition 23; The California Jobs Initiative suspends State law that requires greenhouse gas emissions be reduced to 1990 levels by 2020, until California's unemployment drops to 5.5 percent or less for four consecutive quarters.
Recommendation; Vote YES
It will also prevent tax increases, as well as higher energy, transportation, fuel and food costs in California.
Proposition 24; This proposition would repeal recent changes in the tax code that were designed to ease the tax burden on California businesses.
Recommendation: Vote NO
Would hurt small businesses, tax job creation and send more jobs OUT of California. Heavily taxed California businesses can't afford 24's new taxes.
Proposition 25; 'Changes Legislative Vote Requirement to Pass a Budget from Two-Thirds to a Simple Majority. Retains Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Taxes.'
Recommendation: Vote NO
The very real problem in California of vast increases in spending by a bankrupt state. This would make it easer to continue this process.
Proposition 26; Requires 2/3 vote for increasing fees
Recommendation: Vote YES
State and local politicians have been using a loophole in the law to raise taxes by disguising them as “fees”.
Proposition 27; Eliminates Redistricting Commission
Recommendation: Vote NO
Allows elected representatives to pick their voters by establishing their congressional districts.
CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE:
• Napa County Supervisor District 3 – Jeff Paraday
• State Assembly 7th District – Doris Gentry
• Governor – Meg Whitman
Rationale: Change is needed. Our State is in serious financial trouble. We need to elect new officials committed to serious change.
Please consider our recommendations and vote accordingly on November 8th.
Join us on Facebook (Search “Napa Tax”) for updates or feel free to contact us at NapaTax@Yahoo.com.
Tom Orlando, Vice President
Napa County Taxpayers Association
- Happy National Clown Week!Posted on: 2010-08-03President Richard M Nixon declared the first week of every August National Clown Week on Aug. 2, 1971.
This year, some Clown Connection funny folks are headed to the Main Dining Hall at the Veterans Home on Friday, Aug. 6 for some lunchtime frolic.Email:VioletTheClown@yahoo.com -
ParentsCAN Celebrated 5th BirthdayPosted on: 2010-07-08Parent Child Advocacy Network, (ParentsCAN) celebrated their 5th birthday on July 1, at their new, larger resource center at 1909 Jefferson, Napa. In honor of the occasion, a picnic was held in the parking lot for families and community members. About 200 people participated by partaking in picnic fare. The official ribbon cutting was by Mayor Jill Techel and Executive Director and Founder Joan Lockhart. Tours of the new center were led by ParentsCAN Advocates. There was an official birthday cake with 5 candles, and a puppet show and coloring contest for children. Special gifts were given to ParentsCAN by Bob and Evalyn Trinchero, Vera Trinchero Torres, Roger Trinchero, and Trinchero Family Estates to kick off the “Sustaining our Future Fund 2011”. ParentsCAN is a 501c3 whose mission is “Empowering families of children with disabilities to become successful advocates for their unique needs.” They serve all of Napa County. To contact them call 707 253-7444Website:www.parentscan.org - Another Reason to Come Up ValleyPosted on: 2010-06-22The Perfect Pairing
Mid-Week Getaway
First to Anthropology Medial Spa for
A Classic European Style Facial
& Enzyme Peel
Then to Castello di Amorosa for tour and
Reserve tasting with chocolate pairing
Call for Package Details
707-963-9520Website:www.anthropologymedspa.com - Custom Blending SkincarePosted on: 2010-06-14Napa Valley Exclusive, Skin Health By Design
Custom Blending Skincare.
Are you tired of spending $$$ for skincare that really dosen't work or was not made for your skin type. How about trying custom blending.
This is a fresh new approach that combines the organic, natural and botanical purity that clients crave with professional results that skincare specialist demand.
Naturally harvested exotic botanicals are united with unique and highly effective Vitamins, Minerals, Antoixidants, Herbs, and highly concentrated Natural Nutrients to protect and improve the appearance, texture and luminosity of your skin. While honoring the harmony and balance essential to good health.
Skin Health By Design is the leading manufacture of exclusive natural products with highly effective active ingredients and advanced technology to create results-driven skin rejuvenation.
Our skincare is not mass-producted. The ingredients are hand-picked by our own master chemist for premium quality and freshness.
At Anthopology Medical Spa we Custom Blend Cremes, Masks and Face Washes especially for you.
A Local Girl Production
Website:www.anthropologymedspa.com - Hurley's Waives CorkagePosted on: 2010-03-24Starting March 26th, 2010 Hurley's Restaurant has decided to waive their corkage fee to all regular a la carte customers.Website:www.hurleysrestaurant.comEmail:707-944-2345
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Napa Zin TrailPosted on: 2010-01-27The Napa Zinfandel Trail, a new association of Napa Valley wineries that specialize in the production of wine from California’s historic grape variety, is announcing its premiere and the debut of its website www.napazintrail.com.
Historically, Zinfandel was one of the primary red grapes prized by early Napa Valley winemakers and today comprises just over 2% of the valley’s overall wine production. The Napa Zinfandel Trail wineries focus on producing world class red wines from this variety that is known for its characteristic spicy, raspberry, and blackberry flavors.
Scientific research has recently shown that Zinfandel is of Croatian origin but as Zinfandel migrated to California during the 19th Century Gold Rush it took hold as the favored wine grape of pioneer winegrowers who loved its flavorfulness, its healthy production, and ability to adapt to the diverse regions of California.
In Napa Valley it was Captain Joseph Osborne in the 1860’s who is credited with the first planting of Zinfandel in what is today known as the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley.
By organizing, the wineries seek to educate consumers about the rich history of Zinfandel in Napa Valley and guide wine adventurers to their cult-following small production wines that can be impossible to find in stores. And because the wineries are family-owned and off the beaten path, the Napa Zinfandel Trail group says it is for those wine explorers seeking to discover the less traveled roads and interact with the winemakers in their less commercial and more rural and intimate surroundings.
The Napa Zinfandel Trail association of wineries includes: Hendry Winery, Robert Biale Vineyards, Elyse Winery, Titus Vineyards, Chase Cellars, Tres Sabores, and The Terraces and more information, maps, and appointments can be obtained by calling the wineries directly and through the association’s website.
Website:www.napazintrail.comEmail:threerockwine@gmail.com - New Children's Chorus in RutherfordPosted on: 2010-01-07RUTHERFORD CHILDREN’S CHORUS ANNOUNCES FIRST SEASON, SPRING 2010
RUTHERFORD, CA: Shauna Mackenzie, an active member of the Rutherford Grange, will begin the Rutherford Children’s Chorus with auditions on January 19, 2010 at 4pm at the Rutherford Grange. The Chorus will consist of children from all over the Napa Valley ages 8-18, with treble voices. Rehearsals will begin the following Tuesday the 26th at 4pm at the Rutherford Grange. The first performance will be in May 2010 at the Rutherford Grange.
This chorus is a life-long dream of Mrs. Mackenzie who comes from a background of music, including a B.A. in Vocal Performance, several years of piano teaching and teaching music to children at the Boys & Girls Club of Monterey. She also spent ten years in the highly regarded Southern California Children’s Chorus which included a performance and recording with Yo Yo Ma, a concert at the White House and a performance in Carnegie Hall. Mrs. Mackenzie holds the highest expectations for the Rutherford Children’s Chorus and is confident there is plenty of talent across the valley to support a World-Class Chorus. She brings with her an enthusiasm for children, music and a belief that music is the most universal form of communication, bridging the gaps between cultural divides by bringing children together to share their common passion for music. Her goals include public and private performances, tours, choral competitions and special projects. Students in her Chorus can expect to grow not only musically but also grow in life skills such as community, integrity, dedication, discipline and responsibility.
The Choral repertoire will vary from traditional to folk to spiritual to contemporary. Some will be a cappella and some will be in foreign languages.
Tuition is $60/semester per child which includes music and the basic materials required. At this point in time we will not be providing uniforms but do require a standard black and white concert attire, for performances only.
The Chorus falls under the umbrella of the Rutherford Grange, a historical building and organization in Rutherford currently being restored that has played a central role in Napa Valley for 94 years. The Grange is currently active planning events, growing membership and bringing the community together through breakfasts, lectures, events and more. For more information please see www.rutherfordgrange.com
Shauna Mackenzie, Director
707.637.6753
Website:www.rutherfordgrange.comEmail:shaunamack13@gmail.com - Four Star Farm Moves to NapaPosted on: 2009-12-12For Immediate Release
December 12, 2009
Contact: Natalie Rooney Pitts
Phone: 707.312.1119
Email: natalie@fourstarfarm.com
Four Star Farm Moves to Napa
FULL-SERVICE RIDING ACADEMY OFFERS LESSONS FOR ALL AGES
Napa, CA - Four Star Farm, a well-known name in southern California, has relocated to Napa Valley. As of December 1st Four Star Farm is now located at Rapp Ranch Equestrian Center, 100 Rapp Ranch Road. Led by Napa native Natalie Rooney Pitts, Four Star Farm offers a full range of services from beginner through advanced .
Natalie's vision for Four Star Farm is to cultivate the joy of riding and safely lead eventing and dressage enthusiast of all ages. An ICP level III instructor, Natalie has competed worldwide and garnered many medals, beginning at age six at Wild Horse Valley Ranch. 'My goal with Four Star Farm is to share my passion and joy with others' said Pitts. 'I love to be a part of helping both children and adults meet their riding goals and realize their dreams.'
In addition to youth classes for ages six through twelve and Mommy and Me classes for ages 3-6, the professional services offered at Four Star Farm include instruction in dressage, jumping, cross country, and coaching at competitions. World Class eventing, dressage, and show jumping clinics are held throughout the year at Four Star Farm.
Instructor Linda Betts brings years of competitive riding experience to Four Star Farm. Betts has passed her “L” judge certification, the first step in becoming a dressage judge. 'Since I was a little girl I have always had a love affair with horses' says Betts. 'There is something so special about their presence and power along with their sweet and fragile nature that makes them so awe inspiring.'
Four Star Farm is proud to be one of the few Riding Center Pony Clubs in California. Members of the Pony Club do not have to have their own horse; they will still have access to the full Pony Club program which includes riding instruction, mounted sports, and the care of horses and ponies. The program helps to develop responsibility, moral judgment, leadership and self-confidence.
About Four Star Farm
Four Star Farm is focused on leading Eventing and Dressage enthusiasts as well as youth on a great equestrian adventure with the intent of helping them fulfill their dreams and realize their goals. This is accomplished by offering superior instruction and training and providing frequent personal growth opportunities. Four Star Farm's vision is to inspire optimism and grow confidence, positive self-esteem, compassion and good sportsmanship by nourishing ones passion for horses and safely developing that relationship. # # #
Website:www.fourstarfarm.comEmail:www.FourStarFarm.com - Katie BardessonoPosted on: 2009-06-26See Attached
