Worth Mentioning – August 7, 2025
Napa Town & Country Fair
The Napa Town and Country Fair opens today, Aug. 7 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 10 at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa. Fair hours are Thursday and Friday from 3 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 10 p.m. No entry will be allowed after 9 p.m.
The fair includes live music, carnival rides and games, food, drink, livestock auctions, a kid zone, art exhibition and entertainment. The cost of tickets varies, and they can only be purchased online. There will be no on-site entry ticket sales, though you can purchase them using a smartphone.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: napafair.org/. The Napa Valley Expo is at 575 Third St., Napa.
Imagine Yountville Grant Applications Opened
The Yountville Community Foundation has opened the application period for the 2026 Imagine Yountville Grant program. The foundation will host an orientation meeting on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Yountville Community Center.
The Imagine Yountville Grant Program is offered through financial sponsorship from the Town of Yountville. The town created the fund within the foundation and charged the foundation board with creating a program and system to distribute the money through a granting program that will benefit the residents of Yountville.
The TOYCF Imagine Yountville Grant Program will fund projects that are accessible to and benefit the public at large with the goal of improving the quality of life for Yountville residents. The minimum grant amount is $2,500 and a maximum amount of $20,000 per year. Funds cannot be used to benefit a specific person or for-profit entity. Matching funds are suggested but not required. Eligibility does not guarantee funding. The TOYCF board of directors will review all eligible grant applications and is the final decision-making body in making grant awards. For more information visit www.toycf.org.
Boys & Girls Clubs’ ‘Big Night’
The Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga will host the annual Big Night live auction and gala on Saturday, Aug. 16. An online auction will be open to everyone for bidding from Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 17.
The Big Night is the local organization’s biggest annual fundrai ser. Proceeds support after-school programming, summer enrichment camps that keep kids safe and learning, mental health retreats for teens navigating trauma and anxiety, and a college and career counselor on staff at the Calistoga and St. Helena Teen Centers.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga support more than 1,500 youths. The free programming provided by the nonprofit makes it possible for children and teens to heal, dream big and realize their potential.
Those who have not received an invitation but would like to attend the gala and live auction event can email Steve Martin at steve@bgcshc.org for more information.
The online auction will feature one-of-a-kind experiences, buy-ins and Napa Valley wines. To view auction items, visit: https://bgcshc2025.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse/.
Mentis Youth Mental Health Festival
The third annual Mental Health Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mentis Wellness Campus in Napa. The free event is for ages 12-19 and will include wellness activities, mental health resources, creative workshops, mindfulness exercises, snacks and a raffle drawing.
In collaboration with more than 20 local organizations, the festival will offer teens hands-on experience in a safe and engaging space designed to support emotional wellness, self-expression and connection.
For more information or to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/8wtra96y/. The Mentis Wellness Campus is at 1272 Hayes St., Napa.
County seeks Climate Action Plan input
Napa County residents are invited to review and comment on the Regional Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (RCAAP) draft, which is now in the public review stage.
Through the planning process, the county’s six jurisdictions are advancing regional efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate-related risks. The draft proposes strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in key sectors, such as building energy use, transportation and waste management, while also addressing climate-related risks like extreme heat, wildfire smoke and severe weather.
Public comment is open through Sept. 30. During this period, residents are encouraged to review the plan and submit comments online or attend one of three upcoming in-person Open House workshops.
Workshops are Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Yountville Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 21, at the American Canyon Public Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Napa Main Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
To review the RCAAP draft, provide feedback or learn more about the upcoming events, visit: https://climateactionnapa.konveio.com/.
Connected Horse at Sunrise Horse Rescue
Sunrise Horse Rescue in Calistoga is partnering with Connected Horse and Providence Healthcare to provide free workshops this fall to people living with memory loss and their care partners. Workshop dates are Tuesdays, Sept. 16, 23 and 30, and Wednesdays, Oct. 8, 15 and 22.
Connected Horse coordinates horse-guided workshops for people living with dementia and their care partners. Programs provide innovative equine-assisted sessions that inspire connection and engagement and improve the lives of those impacted by dementia and their care partners.
At the workshops, participants will experience the connection, calm and communication that being with horses can bring.
Sunrise Horse Rescue is a nonprofit horse sanctuary that rescues abused and neglected horses. The organization is dedicated to saving horses and providing them with forever homes.
For more information about the workshops, or to register, email Melissa Gerard at melissa.gerard@providence.org or call 707-815-6258. Sunrise Horse Rescue is at 1400 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga.
California Coastal Cleanup Day
Thirteen sites across Napa County are participating in California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. In Yountville, the Cleanup Day location has not yet been announced. Register for free, however, and you will be notified of the site.
Coastal Cleanup Day is coordinated statewide by the California Coastal Commission and local partners including the county’s six jurisdictions, Napa County Resource Conservation District, Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Napa Recycling, Napa Valley Paddle and Napa Valley CanDo.
Upon arrival at a local site on Cleanup Day, check in with the site captains, verify liability forms, get materials and collect waste within the site boundaries. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, trash grabbers and buckets, but supplies will also be provided.
Volunteers should bring a water bottle and sun protection and wear sturdy shoes, long pants and layers appropriate for the weather.
For more information about the Cleanup Days across the county or to register to attend, visit: https://naparcd.org/events/cleanup2025/.
Dia de los Muertos art submissions
The city of Napa is inviting residents of Napa and Solano counties to submit artistic designs for its street banners in celebration of Día de los Muertos. The city will select up to 15 designs to be vinyl-printed and showcased in downtown Napa this fall. The banners are intended to add to the city’s Día de los Muertos celebration and uplift local artists of all ages.
Artists of any age, background and medium are welcome to submit art. The only requirement is that the art must be related to or inspired by Día de los Muertos. Design can be submitted through Friday, Sept. 19. Questions can be emailed to PublicArt@CityofNapa.org. For more information or to submit your design, visit https://tinyurl.com/3htxe9sv/.
Bale Grist Mill Harvest Dinner
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Bale Grist Mill Harvest Dinner, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park. Enjoy an autumn evening beside the 179-year-old mill and its massive wooden water wheel. The gathering brings together nature lovers and community supporters for live music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and a live auction.
Tickets are $250 per-person. Proceeds support Napa Valley’s state parks, Bothe Napa Valley State Park, the Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park and Robert Louis Stevenson State Park.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.napavalleystateparks.org/harvest-dinner-2025/. Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park is at 3369 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena.
Music in the Vineyards
The 2025 Music in the Vineyards concert series takes place across Napa Valley until Aug. 24.
The chamber music festival is held each August at winery settings, showcasing renowned musicians and emerging young talent during its four-week season.
Music in the Vineyards is a nonprofit organization that connects artists and community through chamber music performances. The organization’s community outreach program will bring live performances to retirement homes, Boys and Girls Clubs and alternative venues throughout the Napa Valley. For a full list of concerts, venues and ticket prices, visit: www.musicinthevineyards.org/.
Rianda House nutrition class
Rianda House will be hosting a nutrition and lifestyle class on Thursdays, beginning Aug. 7 from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Rianda House in St. Helena.
The class will be led by Susan Arthur who has been coaching and teaching in the field of holistic and therapeutic nutrition for over 30 years. Topics include digestive health, heart and immune health, weight and blood sugar management, improved energy, mood and cognition.
Join the class to discover your personal path to better health and a higher quality of daily life through sustainable diet and lifestyle changes. Whether you are dealing with a health issue or just want more vitality, learn how food and lifestyle choices make significant differences in overall wellbeing.
To RSVP for the class, visit: https://riandahouse.org/activities/. For more information, call 707-963-8555 or email info@riandahouse.org. Rianda House is at 1475 Main St., St. Helena.
Lewis Cellars gives back
Lewis Cellars announced earlier this summer that it awarded $275,000 to nonprofit organizations across Napa County through its annual 2025 Community Grants Program. In its second year, the program reflects the winery’s ongoing commitment to supporting and uplifting the communities where its employees and their families live and work. This latest series of grants brings the total amount dedicated by Lewis Cellars within the Napa region to nearly half a million dollars in two years.
Pepperwood Preserve summer film series
Pepperwood Preserve is presenting a summer documentary film series that highlights the intersection of conservation and cultural resilience. The series is part of the Sacred Habitat art exhibit and features films by the Santa Rosa-based artist Ian Nelson.
The kick-off double feature event takes place on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The films cover environmental issues and conservation efforts through the lens of compelling storytelling.
The film Saving Kauai’s Seabirds showcases the efforts of ecologists and conservationists to protect the culturally and ecologically important endangered seabirds of the island of Kauai.
On Thin Ice is about the rapid warming of the Arctic North in Canada, which poses a serious threat to the traditional way of life for the Inuit, jeopardizing not only their cultural practices but also the wildlife they depend on.
Tickets are $20 per person. Guests can bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before the film begins at 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/59ays6fd/.
Pepperwood Preserve is a 3,200-acre biological reserve in Sonoma County that serves as a refuge for more than 900 species of plants and wildlife. It is at 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Road, Santa Rosa.
UpValley Family Centers launched co-op
UpValley Family Centers has launched Miel, a worker-owned cooperative specializing in reaching people in rural areas, migrant communities, and where the language barrier is a challenge. Following a 15-year history as volunteer community health educators working alongside UpValley Family Centers, the Promotoras have taken flight and launched Miel (Motivation, Information, Education, Leadership) community health and information services.
Due to partnership and investments from the Bay Area Jobs First Collaborative and the Latino Community Foundation, UpValley Family Centers serves as the incubator organization for the cooperative. This endeavor is providing the Promotoras with the necessary tools and structure to improve their economic security, access new career-building options and increase the power of their voice and impact in the community. Cooperative members are developing business management expertise, accessing benefits and receiving equitable compensation for their work, skills and experience.
Miel is officially open for business as an LLC and can be hired to provide community health education and outreach, disaster and emergency services, community-based research and advocacy and community support services. For more information send an email to mielcooperativa@gmail.com or call (707) 970-0243.
Adventist Health St. Helena recognized
Adventist Health St. Helena Hospital was recognized by the American Heart Association for excellence in heart and stroke care. The hospital earned four 2025 Get With The Guidelines achievement awards:
•Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
•Rural Stroke Silver
•Rural Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Gold
•Rural Heart Failure Silver
“Adventist Health St. Helena is dedicated to advancing patient care with the latest standards in heart and stroke treatment,” said Steven Herber, MD, president of Adventist Health St. Helena. “I’m incredibly proud of our caregivers for the excellence they bring to our patients and for ensuring our community has access to this level of care close to home.”
Get With The Guidelines is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines.
ALERT Napa County Emergency Notification System
ALERT Napa County provides critical and non-critical notifications, including weather alerts, road closures, evacuations and public-safety updates via text, push notifications or email. Sign up online or text your ZIP code to 888777 for notifications in English. For Spanish alerts, text the appropriate keyword, such as “AlertaNapaCo” or “PoliciaNapa,” to 888777. For assistance, visit their website, contact Napa County OES at 707-299-1592 or send an email to emergencyservices@countyofnapa.org.
