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Sep 2, 2019
3 min

Zoppé Italian Family Circus

Unplug, sit back and enjoy life, family and circus -- the way it used to be! In 1948, Alberto Zoppé left his native Italy for America, bringing with him a family tradition that dates back to 1842. Today, Alberto’s son Giovanni is the sixth-generation driving force and impresario behind Zoppé, one of the last, old-world, family-run touring circuses. “We are a circus by family, for families,” Giovanni said. E & M Presents brings this charming, entertaining and unique experience

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“Heart of the Vine” Sculpture Installed in Yountville

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Sep 2, 2019
1 min

“Heart of the Vine” Sculpture Installed in Yountville

A new “Heart of the Vine” steel sculpture painted by local artist, Carolynne Gamble is part of the Yountville Arts Commission public art program called “The Hearts of Yountville.” Gamble is among four artists invited to submit a design to interpret one of four steel sculptures, which were designed and constructed by Gilroy artist, Richard Starks. Gamble’s heart sculpture is installed in front of Wells Fargo Bank at 6484 Washington Street in Yountville, and the others are or w

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Aug 6, 2019
4 min

Napa's Historic Resorts

White Sulphur Springs. This is the first in a four part series. Stay tuned! Just two miles west of St. Helena, lies what once was the oldest operating resort in California, White Sulphur Springs. The grounds nestled on the valley floor at the foot the Mayacamas Mountains originally spanned 640 acres of redwood groves, hot springs and “shrubbery, ferns and wildflowers of every variety.” Waterfalls cascaded down the hillsides, “making a panorama of romantic scenery not to be fo

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Aug 5, 2019
4 min

Happy Back to School 2019!

Sixteen years ago my then two-and-a-half-year-old daughter marched independently into her first classroom at a Montessori school, not even glancing back over her shoulder at her parents and auntie, who watched through tear-filled eyes as she made her way into her future. This year as the beginning of school approaches, I am once again tearing up. I have an eighteen-year-old child. Is that an oxymoron? Perhaps. Yet, this now young adult, my only child, has taught me more about

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Jun 5, 2019
3 min

The Napa Real Estate Market Today

In the past year and a half since the 2017 fires, the Napa real estate landscape has had some unpredicted shifts. Most significantly, it has shifted quickly from a seller’s market to a more balanced market. Right after the fire, sellers were in control of the market, not many were selling and those that were selling could ask a premium price for homes. In that time as the market has settled, inventory has increased significantly and prices have stabilized in recent months. Th

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Vista Collina - Napa’s Newest Lifestyle Resort Welcomes Locals

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May 8, 2019
4 min

Vista Collina - Napa’s Newest Lifestyle Resort Welcomes Locals

At the southern end of the Valley, Vista Collina is the most recent addition to the The Meritage Collection, adding to the bounty under the watchful eye of Napa Valley’s iconic Grape Crusher. As another vacation destination––in what some consider a saturated market––it’s nice to say––Vista Collina has a local-friendly vibe. The luxury resort welcomes visitors from afar and extends the same hospitality to those of us who call Napa Valley home. Approaching Vista Collina, you ca

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May 8, 2019
3 min

5 Fun Ways to Explore the River

El Niño, Atmospheric Rivers, Pineapple Express – residents of Napa County are emerging from a wet winter. What better way to celebrate the return of sunny days than heading outdoors to enjoy the Napa River? One of the defining natural features of Napa Valley, the Napa River winds through forested mountain slopes, vineyards, urban areas, open pasture, grasslands, industrial zones, and marshes on its 50-mile journey from Mt. St. Helena to the San Pablo Bay. From river trails

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May 8, 2019
3 min

HISTORY: May Downtown Napa History Tour

May History Tour will take you on a stroll down memory lane past Napa’s remarkable Victorians and their gardens. Meet at the Goodman Library, 1219 First Street at 9:45 in comfortable walking shoes. Tuesday, May 21st; 10- 11:30am $15 for members, $20 for non-members, RSVP info@napahistory.org or 224.1739 ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD Within easy walking and viewing distance of the Napa River, this area was home to Napa’s first “rich and famous” residents. Most of the buildings were c

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A Man Dedicated to the Education of Napa Valley Students - Harris Nussbaum

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May 8, 2019
5 min

A Man Dedicated to the Education of Napa Valley Students - Harris Nussbaum

According to their website, If Given a Chance “provides financial, educational, emotional and moral support for Napa youth who have overcome tremendous challenges and who have demonstrated a commitment to continuing their education. These youth have experienced homelessness or extreme poverty, suffered abuse, neglect, faced daunting health problems or made poor choices and may be underprepared for entering either college or independent training. hey need financial support an

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Lucky Penny Productions - Announcing 2019-2020 Season

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Apr 2, 2019
4 min

Lucky Penny Productions - Announcing 2019-2020 Season

Lucky Penny Productions’ first play was produced in 2009. Now the Napa-based theatre company is looking ahead to its 11th year, and has announced the plays and musicals chosen for the 2019-20 Professional Season. The season includes six musicals and two plays. “We love to craft a season that offers something for everyone, and for our 11th year we have a mix of classics and new creations,” said company Co-Founder and Artistic Director Taylor Bartolucci. “We’ve also included a

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Doing Oral History Interviews
And Preserving Them

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Apr 2, 2019
3 min

Doing Oral History Interviews And Preserving Them

In l990, one of the students at my community college class in Women’s History began her paper on her mother’s life this way: “If it weren’t for this assignment, I’m sure our time together would not have happened…it became the perfect opportunity to talk and ask questions I never would have thought to ask, figuring it was private, but Mother was more than willing, eager even, to answer any question I put to her.” I encouraged students in all my classes to interview family memb

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Apr 2, 2019
2 min

Celebrate Earth Day

Sunday, April 28th at the Oxbow Commons Come join in the festivities at this year’s Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 28! This event brings the community together to celebrate and learn about our local environment. Bring the family to learn more about alternative energy, supporting local agriculture, watershed health, pollution prevention, conservation, local stewardship opportunities, and much more. Hands-on educational activities, crafts, games, live music, and amazin

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Puertas Abiertas - Building a Healthy,
Integrated Community

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Mar 6, 2019
3 min

Puertas Abiertas - Building a Healthy, Integrated Community

Puertas Albertas which translates to “Open Doors,” is a community resource center working hand in hand with Latinos in Napa County. Their bilingual/bicultural staff is a trusted organization by our Spanish speaking community—providing accurate information, solving problems, and increasing well-being and productivity for a more economically vibrant community for everyone. In addition to offering programs related to self-sufficiency and education, health and wellness, and commu

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Napa High Class of ’66 Perpetual Reunion

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Feb 1, 2019
4 min

Napa High Class of ’66 Perpetual Reunion

For some people, graduation day is their last high school memory until the five, ten or fifty year reunion. For a group of women who attended Napa High School, a perpetual reunion that began more than fifty years ago continues this year. Lynn Carriker, like many of her Napa High School Class of 1966 classmates, is a Napa native. She was born in 1948 at Parks Victory Hospital (which was on Jefferson Street, across and about one-half block south, from where Buttercream Bakery n

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Napa County Reads Brings Refugee Author Alan Gratz to the Napa Valley

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Feb 1, 2019
4 min

Napa County Reads Brings Refugee Author Alan Gratz to the Napa Valley

The Napa County Reads program invites the community to a special evening with author Alan Gratz. Gratz will be discussing his action-packed novel Refugee, which tackles topics both timely and timeless: courage, survival, and the quest for home. An author reception in the lobby before the event will feature food, information, art and book signings. Refugee explores the stories of three different kids with one mission in common: escape. Josef is a Jewish boy in 1930s Nazi Germa

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Hot Lunch Is Cool
Napa’s Operative for School Food Health

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Feb 1, 2019
4 min

Hot Lunch Is Cool Napa’s Operative for School Food Health

When was the last time you ate a school hot lunch? That long huh? I challenge you to join your child at any one of the 28 Napa Unified School District cafeterias from American Canyon to Yountville to taste the delicious difference from when you and I were kids. Since fall 2017 NOSH (Napa’s Operative for School Food Health), formerly NVUSD Food Service, has offered healthy, fresh, delicious food to students from K to 12th using as many local, organic and hormone free products

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Napa Lighted Art Festival Art After Dark

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Dec 29, 2018
5 min

Napa Lighted Art Festival Art After Dark

January 12-20, 2019 Monday-Thursday, 6-9pm | Friday-Sunday, 6-10pm See Napa in a different light! For festival map and more information: donapa.com/lights Light will become art at the 2nd Annual Napa Lighted Art Festival in a world-class public exhibition, occurring January 12-20. Various displays of projection mapping, interactive lighted sculptures and glowing installations will light up the night at approximately one dozen sites throughout Downtown Napa and the Oxbow Distr

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Dec 29, 2018
5 min

Napa State Hospital: The Early Years

In September 2014, we planned a Book Launch on the Napa State Hospital book that had just been published. That same month, we planned to open an exhibit in the Goodman Library on the State Hospital. The 2014 Earthquake intervened and prevented us from hosting the exhibit as planned. The exhibit is open at the Goodman now and will remain on display through January. In this article, we focus on the early years of the hospital, its founding principles, staff, and patients. THE B

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Nov 30, 2018
5 min

Soda Canyon Store & Vineburg Deli

We decided to visit two local delis and serve up some food for thought. Our first afternoon excursion began as a mystery to us. We chose a place none of us have been. One thing was certain, we found some good food! The first day, we headed up the trail, Silverado Trail that is—two miles north of Trancas Street—to Soda Canyon Store. It’s the the only deli you’ll find on the trail until you hit Calistoga. The barista cheerfully greeted everyone that came in the door. The aroma

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Nov 3, 2018
5 min

Giving Back Locally Can Mean the Most

Giving back is much more than a random act of kindness in Napa County. For many locals it is also a big part of their lives! While there are plenty of ways daily to pay it forward, help others and volunteer, there are also a number of service clubs and organizations with missions that range from helping children, the elders and those that are ill, to supporting education, building playgrounds for kids, and even providing humanitarian service to help build goodwill and further

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