Education
Digital photography workshop
A practical hands-on introduction to the technical and aestheticprinciples of digital SLR photography. Students will master thebasics of the camera menu and learn to use tools such as aperture,shutter speed, metering, lenses and color balance. June 12, $175.10 a.m. the Gordon Gallery, 6484 Washington St., Suite C,Yountville. Info, steven@thegordongallery.com or 944-0823.
Kids cooking: Hawaiian
Hands-on cooking class; open to ages 7 to 17 years old. Pleasehave your child wear close toed shoes and long hair tied back.sorry, no parents allowed. Grill up amazing Hawaiian style chickenand pineapple sandwiches on Hawaiian bread with mango mayo andgrilled pineapple and more. June 12, $37. 11 a.m. Whole FoodsMarket, 3682 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa. Info,marina.kercher@wholefoods.com or 224-6300 x325.
Laws of bankruptcy seminar
Learn about the pros and cons of filing for bankruptcy; whetheryour situation requires filing; and what documents are needed andprocedures to follow. Free. June 14, 6:30 p.m. Napa City-CountyPublic Library, Community Room, 580 Coombs St., Napa. Info,gbjanssens@gmail.com or 259-0579.
Look good feel better
Free program teaches beauty techniques to women in active cancertreatment to help them cope with the appearance-related sideeffects of treatment. Supportive environment. Free make-up kit.Registration required. Free. June 15, 9 a.m. St. Helena Hospital,10 Woodland Road, St. Helena. Info, or255-5911.
Empowering caregivers to make difficult decisions
Explain when to use the decision-making tools depending on theperson’s level of capacity and the situation. Recognize our rolewhen making quality-of-life decisions for someone who can no longerspeak for themselves. Free. June 15, 1:30 p.m. Aegis of Napa, 2100Redwood Road, Napa.
Seasonal summer food: Peaches
Hands-on cooking class for ages 16 and up. Peaches are one ofthe best summer fruits and in this class you will learn how todiversify the flavors combining both savory and sweet. $35. June15, 4 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 3682 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa. Info,marina.kercher@wholefoods.com or 224-6300 x325.
The scoop on scallops
Fast, fresh and easy cooking tips for scallops. Sample recipesand take home recipe cards. Learn the tricks. Free. June 16, 3 p.m.Whole Foods Market, 3682 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa. Info,marina.kercher@wholefoods.com or 224-6300 x325.
Sushi making workshop
Hands-on cooking class; must be 16 to attend. Learn the basicsand easy tricks to make your own sushi at home! We’ll practicemaking various makis and nigiris. $35. June 17, 6 p.m. Whole FoodsMarket, 3682 Bel Aire Plaza, Napa. Info,marina.kercher@wholefoods.com or 224-6300 x325.
Debugging garden bugs
Free public workshop on garden bugs. Develop skills to recognizeinsect damage, common garden insect pests and beneficial insects.Less toxic insect control methods will also be discussed.Reservations required. Free. June 18, 9:30 a.m. UC CooperativeExtension, 1710 Soscol Ave., Suite 4, Napa. Info, or 253-4221.
Volunteer
Napa Valley Film Festival volunteer gathering
A wine and cheese reception to outline volunteer opportunitiesand answer questions. June 12, 4:30 p.m. Yountville CommunityCenter, 6516 Washington St., Yountville. Info, or 226-7500.
Clubs/Meetings
La Leche league meeting
La Leche league is an international, nonprofit organizationdedicated to providing support, encouragement, information andeducation about breastfeeding. Accredited La Leche league leaderswill answer questions, provide information and help withbreastfeeding and parenting issues. Free. June 14, 10 a.m. OxbowPublic Market, 610 first St., Napa. Info, 341-MILK.
Chronic pain support group
The Napa Chapter of the American Chronic Pain Association is anon-profit, self-help group designed to teach people who sufferfrom chronic pain to reduce the impact pain has on their workingand personal lives. June 15, 10:30 a.m. Valley Community Church,4149 Linda Vista Ave., Napa.
Barbecue picnic for adoptive and kinship families
All Napa County adoptive and kinship families are invited to afun barbecue picnic. Lilliput will provide hamburgers, hot dogs anddrinks. Families are requested to bring favorite side dishes ordessert. Fun games are planned for the entire family. Please RSVP.Free. June 18, 11 a.m. Lilliput Children’s Services, 1721 FirstSt., Napa. Info, or 299-3909.
Upper Napa Valley Republican Women Federation
Meetings are the second Monday of each month. Lunch at noon.Reservations required. $16. Second Mondays, 11 a.m. SilveradoBrewing Co., 3020 St. Helena Highway N., St. Helena. Info,deecuney@aol.com or 966-3706.
Napa County regional park and open space district
District meetings are held the second Monday of each month, 2p.m., at 1195 third St., Room 210, Napa. Info, 259-5933;; or napaoutdoors.org.
For those whose friends or loved ones face mental healthproblems. Group meets the first Monday of the month (or second ifthe first falls on a holiday), 3:30-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Countyof Napa Health & Human Services Agency. Comprehensive Servicesfor Older Adults (Mezzanine Conference Room), 900 Coombs St., Napa.Info, or 253-4046.
Friends of the Napa River
Anyone interested in current issues or in learning more aboutFriends of the Napa River can attend. first Mondays of the month,5-7 p.m. Friends of the Napa River office, 68 Coombs St., Napa.Info, arvis@arvisnorthrop.com or 254-8520.
Congress valley water district
Board of directors meets the second Monday of every month at5:30 p.m. Friends of Napa River Building, 68 Coombs St., Suite B,Napa. Info, 256-0344.
New Wine Country chapter of the Blue Star Moms organization.Fundraisers, troop packings, welcome-home events for troops,memorials for troops and local veterans and more. Meetings held thefirst Monday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., at the American LegionPost 113, 1240 Pearl St., Napa. Info, 815-1379.
Native daughters of the golden west
If you are a California-born woman interested in preservingCalifornia’s heritage, community service and friendship. Meets thefirst Monday of each month. 6:30 p.m. Eschol Parlor No. 16, 937Coombs St., Napa. Info, 363-1751.
Napa Valley dog training club
Dog lovers and dog owners interested in dog-related activities,training classes and sharing camaraderie with other dog people arewelcome. Free. Second Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Napa Valley Dog TrainingClub, 68 Coombs St., Napa. Info, or253-8666.
The Napa Valley Bonsai Club meets the third Monday of eachmonth. Features related demonstrations and programs. An informalinstructional workshop for members and trees is held each thirdMonday of the month. Visitors welcome. 7 p.m. Napa Senior Center,1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Info, 945-0908.
Napa Valley Photographic Society meeting
Photographer Todd Pickering will present a critique at themeeting with the theme nature/landscape/seascape. Members cansubmit images, especially from recent club field trips. the NapaValley Photographic Society meets on the fourth Monday of eachmonth. the club also organizes workshops, field trips and specialevents. New members invited. 7 p.m. Studio II Gallery, 570 SoscolAve., Napa. Info, .
Napa Valley stamp club
Stamp collectors invited. Club meets the first Monday of everymonth at 7 p.m. JHM Stamps and Collectibles, 1330 Second St.,Napa.
A civic organization for girls 11-20 years old. Meets the firstand third Mondays of every month at 7 p.m. Learn social andleadership skills and public speaking, make lifelong friendshipsand apply for scholarships. call for membership requirements. NapaMasonic Family Center, 4125 Solano Ave., Napa. Info, 363-2140.
Senior alliance on aging
Exchange information and referrals on the needs and services foraging people of Napa County. Includes providers, recipients andother advocates for the welfare of seniors. Meets the secondTuesday of every month, 8:30 a.m. the Meadows, 1800 Atrium Parkway,Napa. Info, tom@reversemortgageconsultant.com or 265-6385.
Fundraisers
Pancake breakfast and rummage sale
Napa Chapter DeMolay is having a pancake breakfast. Rummage salein the parking lot at the same time that supports nonprofit youthgroup. $7/$5. 8 a.m. Napa Masonic Family Center, 4125 Solano Ave.,Napa. Info, napademolaydad@yahoo.com or 326-5580.
Reunions
Napa High class of 1966
Napa High class of 1966 — 45th reunion Oct. 1. Looking forclassmates. Info, napasharon@gmail.com.
Other
Based on the heart-wrenchingly bittersweet story of food writerNigel Slater’s childhood, and set to the songs of DustySpringfield, a love letter to the tastes and smells that a youngboy associates with his journey into adulthood. $10. June 18, 7p.m. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St., Napa. Info,vladponomarov@gmail.com or 255-5445.
Join the St. Helena Public Library every Tuesday evening for afree film. 7 p.m. 1492 Library Lane, St. Helena. Info, or 967-2805.
Kids’ Movie Matinee
Movies for children and teens take place in the Teen Room. Allfilms are new releases. Free. Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. St. HelenaPublic Library, 1492 Library Lane, St. Helena. Info, or 967-2805.
Napa County Resource Conservation District Schedule of boardmeetings
The Napa County Resource Conservation District holds boardmeetings on the second Thursday of each month. the public iswelcome. 8 a.m. 1303 Jefferson St., Suite 500B.
Salsa Saturdays at Bistro Sabor
Bistro Sabor spins salsa, merengue, Cumbia, Bachata andReggaeton hits. No partner necessary. a complimentary dance classis given at 10 p.m. No cover charge. Bistro Sabor’s full menuavailable all night. Free. Saturdays, 10 p.m. 1126 first Street,Napa. Info, ariel@bistrosabor.com or 252-0555.
‘Things to Come’ sermon series
Dr. John Fernandez, pastor of Grace Church of Napa Valley, willbe exploring what Jesus Christ said about events in the last daysof earth prior to his return and how to prepare for them. Free.Sundays, 9 a.m. Grace Church of Napa Valley, 3765 Solano Ave.,Napa.
Nature/Recreation
A social bicycling club advocating safe cycling. Meetings, heldthe second Monday of each month, often feature guest speakers. Allages and abilities are welcome. 7-8 p.m. Round Table Pizza (RedwoodShopping Center), 3331 Solano Ave., Napa. Info, or 689-3332.
Free tomato planting classes
Stanly Lane Nursery plant sale and free tomato planting classes.Saturdays, 10 a.m. Stanly Lane Nursery, 3100 Golden Gate Drive,Napa. Info, stretarn@hotmail.com.
Get started in BMX racing. Must wear long pants, long-sleeveshirts and a full face helmet. Gloves and other protective gearrecommended. Bikes need to be in good mechanical condition (callfor more specifics on bike requirements). Loaner bikes and helmetsavailable. $10. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Kennedy Park, 2295 StreblowDrive, Napa. Info, nbbmx@northbaybmx.com or 256-0269.
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