Worth Mentioning – September 11, 2025
Worth Mentioning
Design a street banner for Napa Día de los Muertos 2025
The city of Napa has opened a call for artistic designs for street banners in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Up to 15 designs will be showcased in downtown Napa. This is open to artists of any age and background who live in Napa or Solano counties. Artwork must be related to or inspired by Día de los Muertos. Questions? Email [email protected]
Submit your design by Sept. 19. For more information and to submit, click HERE.
Flu vaccines at St. Helena’s American Legion Hall
The St. Helena Hospital Foundation and Adventist Health will be offering a flu vaccination clinic on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Hall in St. Helena.
High-dose flu vaccinations will be available for individuals ages 65 and older and standard-dose vaccinations will be available for those under 65 years old.
For questions, or to sign up for a vaccination, call Rianda House at 707-963-8555.
American Legion Hall is at 1291 Madrona Ave., St. Helena.
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 can 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 [email protected] or call 707-815-6258. Sunrise Horse Rescue is at 1400 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga.
Annual suicide prevention conference
The Napa County Suicide Prevention Council, in partnership with Mentis, will host its second annual Suicide Prevention Conference, “Beyond Awareness: Allies in Action for Suicide Prevention,” on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Yountville Community Center in Yountville.
The free, community event invites residents, service providers and advocates to attend part or all of the day’s programming. An optional dinner will be served at 6 p.m. for $20 per person.
This year’s conference will focus on population groups at high risk of suicide, including older adults, veterans and LGBTQ+ youth, who are facing increased discrimination and oppression as a result of changing federal policies.
Break-out panel sessions will focus on building protective factors for older adults and for veterans. The Trevor Project will offer a live, interactive ally training, empowering participants to better support LGBTQ+ individuals and foster inclusive environments. Spanish translation will be available.
Keynote speaker Lisa Gift, a member of the Calistoga City Council, will share her experience with suicide ideation, along with her dedication to public service. Gift’s mission is to reduce stigma, normalize conversations around emotional well-being and champion compassionate care systems across the community. To register online, visit: https://tinyurl.com/kzfcbezt/. The Yountville Community Center is at 6516 Washington St.
Vida OLE! tickets on sale
Tickets are on sale for the annual Vida OLE! fundraiser which takes place Sept. 18 to 20.
Organized by the OLE Health Foundation’s board of directors, this year’s Vida OLE! fundraiser marks the final push to fully fund a new primary care health center in Calistoga that will serve more than 10,000 upvalley residents. All proceeds will go toward the capital campaign’s $12 million goal.
A private dinner hosted by Burgess Cellars to honor Trinchero Family Estates takes place on Thursday, Sept. 18. Vintner dinners are on Friday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. at Aonair, Darioush Winery and Dalla Valle Vineyards. The location of the auction dinner on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 5:30 p.m. has changed. It will be held at Quintessa winery. The evening will begin with a reception filled with food and wine from local wineries and restaurants, followed by a live auction, three-course dinner and after party.
Weekend passes are $1,750 per-person and tickets for Saturday’s dinner and auction are $1,000 per-person. Tickets are tax-deductible.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/4eme77uj/.
Herbal Remedies Weekend
Haven Adventist Church will host a Herbal Remedies Weekend at Foothills Adventist Auditorium in St. Helena from Sept. 19 to 21. The free seminar will be led by Tim Wellard who has a doctorate in botanical medicine, has been featured on international TV and radio and has presented hundreds of seminars worldwide.
Join the seminar to discover natural remedies and natural solutions for common conditions. Topics include “Heaven’s Declare” on Friday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m.; “The Health Urgency” on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 10:45 a.m. followed by a free lunch and “Natural Remedies All Can Use” at 2 p.m.; and “Herbal Remedies for Common Complaints” on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. Foothills Adventist Auditorium is at 711 Sunnyside Road, St. Helena.
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/.
Bale Grist Mill Harvest Dinner
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Bale Grist Mill Harvest Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park.
Enjoy an evening beside the 179-year-old mill and its massive wooden water wheel under the autumn night sky. 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 Hwy., St. Helena.
Napa Humane Pet Photo Contest
Napa Humane is calling all animal lovers to enter their pets in the annual Pet Photo Contest, which runs through Sept. 30.
Winning pets will be featured in the Napa Humane 2026 Pet Calendar.
Pet parents are invited to submit a photo of their dog, cat or rabbit and can rally friends and family to vote. Each dollar donated equals one vote. All entries and votes support the nonprofit’s programs, which include affordable spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, humane education and support for local pets and their people.
The entry fee is $40 per pet photo and includes a complimentary 2026 Napa Humane calendar. There will be 13 winners. The top vote-getter will grace the coveted calendar cover, and five dogs, five cats and two rabbits will be featured as Pets of the Month. The first-place dog, cat and rabbit will each win a professional pet photoshoot, Napa Humane goodies and treats from local businesses. All pets entered will appear in the collage pages, and each entry includes a calendar.
For $15, feature your pet on a specific calendar date, which is perfect for birthdays, adoption anniversaries or tributes. For $35, you can purchase a 2026 calendar. To enter, vote, reserve a date or pre-order your 2026 calendar, visit: www.gogophotocontest.com/napahumane/.
Volunteer classroom tutors needed upvalley
UpValley Family Centers is recruiting volunteer tutors to help in classrooms at Calistoga and St. Helena schools.
Volunteers will work one-on-one with students in group settings or classrooms to provide general assistance based on student and teacher needs. Tutoring will take place on campus during school hours at participating schools.
Subject matter includes reading, writing, math and social skills. There is also a need in Calistoga for volunteers willing to lead sports and arts activities during recess and lunch time. Volunteers are asked to commit at least one hour a week throughout the school year.
The nonprofit is also seeking volunteers interested in helping with the following: craft closet organization, event invite and reminder phone calls or yard maintenance.
Those interested in UpValley Family Center volunteer opportunities can fill out a volunteer interest form online at: https://upvalleyfamilycenters.org/volunteer/. For additional questions, email Michael Bozman at: [email protected]/.
Vine Transit expands Route 29-BART service
As of Aug. 16, the Vine Transit expanded its Route 29 Napa-BART Connector to include Saturday service, offering nine round trips between the Redwood Park & Ride in Napa and the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station.
It is made possible through a partnership between the NVTA, Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the county of Napa. It will operate as a pilot program from August 2025 through June 2026. Both Vine and BART use Clipper Cards.
For more information, call 707-251-2800 or visit https://vinetransit.com/vine-transit-expands-route-29-bart-connection-with-saturday-service/.
Citizenship Application Assistance Workshop
UpValley Family Centers will hold a Citizenship Application Assistance Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 25, in St. Helena. Multiple appointments will be available at 10 a.m. and noon.
The workshop is open to community members who are lawful permanent residents and would like to apply for U.S. citizenship.
The nonprofit will assist with free legal representation and application assistance. Applicants may also be eligible for a waiver of the naturalization fee, which costs $760.
Registration is required. For more information, or to sign up, call Eva Tamayo, immigration program community educator for UpValley Family Centers, at 707-965-5010.
Napa Humane expands dog training
Napa Humane has expanded its training programs to create additional opportunities for local dog owners to build lasting bonds with their pets.
New programming includes a manners class for children ages 8 and older to take the lead in dog training, with parents assisting; a hybrid class for anxious or fearful dogs, beginning virtually at home before transitioning to in-person sessions; a progressive three-class series teaching dogs to come when called, even around distractions; and a three-class series focusing on polite walking, passing distractions and calm neighborhood manners.
The new classes are in addition to Napa Humane’s other popular classes, which include Puppy Preschool, Basic Manners and Canine Charm School.
By using positive reinforcement methods and keeping class sizes small, the program helps dogs develop practical skills and good manners while giving owners the tools to communicate effectively with their companions.
Registration is open at www.napahumane.org/. Space is limited, and classes fill quickly.
The new training location is at 3285 Old California Way in Napa, next to Napa Humane’s spay/neuter clinic.
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.
To review the RCAAP draft, provide feedback or learn more about the upcoming events, visit: https://climateactionnapa.konveio.com/.
Napa County Historical Society exhibition
Napa County Historical Society has announced a new exhibition called “The Valley Beautiful: Art,” which will run from Oct. 10 through March 28, 2026, at the Goodman Library in Napa.
“The Valley Beautiful: Art” is the final installation of the three-part exhibition series (following “The Valley Beautiful: Music” and “The Valley Beautiful: Architecture”), which tells the story of Napa Valley’s beauty and how cultural pride and a sense of community have employed architecture, music and art from the earliest historic times to present day.
The mission of the Napa County Historical Society is to discover, preserve and present the history of Napa County through exhibits, lectures and events, as well as research, publications and educational activities. The series is sponsored in part by Napa County Arts & Culture Committee Grant, Provident Credit Union and Community Projects.
For more information, visit: napahistory.org/. The Goodman Library is at 1219 First St. in Napa.
Okee Dokee Brothers in Yountville
E&M Presents a performance from the Okee Dokee Brothers on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Yountville Community Center.
The Grammy award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers (Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander) grew up exploring the great outdoors of Colorado and have channeled that adventurous nature into their popular albums –– “Can You Canoe?”, “Through the Woods,” “Saddle Up,” “Songs for Singin’” and “Winterland.”
The duo can be seen in their new PBS Kids’ animated feature, “Brambletown,” about a community of critters interconnecting through the healing power of nature. The message to families with kids is to go outside, get creative and sing in harmony along the way.
The cost is $15 for ages 12 and under and $25 for adults. Tickets are available online at: http://eandmpresents.org/.
The Yountville Community Center is at 6516 Washington St., Yountville.
New Grand Jury complaint process
Nineteen Napa County residents have been empaneled to the Napa County Civil Grand Jury, and an additional five residents were selected as alternates for a term that runs through June 2026.
The grand jury is responsible for investigating and reporting on the operations, accounts, and records of local government officers and agencies. Grand jurors also have the power to investigate citizen complaints about local government.
The grand jury recently made the citizen complaint process easier to use. Previously, complaints were filled out on a printed form and mailed or emailed to the grand jury. The new online form streamlines that process by eliminating the redundancy of printing and sending via the new digital format. The complaint forms are available in English and Spanish. For grand jury reports and more information, visit: www.napa.courts.ca.gov/general-information/grand-jury/.
For additional questions, contact the Napa County Superior Court executive office by phone at 707-299-1110 or by email at [email protected].
