UC Master Gardeners | Saturday, September 26th 1-4 pm Mark your calendars to attend and actively participate in the free 6th Annual Fall Faire on Saturday, September 26th from 1-4 pm sponsored by the University of California (UC) Master Gardeners of Napa County. It’s where science meets carnival. The fun will take place in the parking lot of the office buildings a 1710 Soscol Avenue in Napa. Signs and volunteers will help direct you to the event. As you may or may not know, U

Excellence, Leadership and a Lasting Dance Legacy By Kathleen Reynolds The Napa High School Spiritleaders have earned 40 national titles, eight Grand National titles and four international titles. The numbers alone tell a story of excellence, but for Hollie Johnson, the Artistic Director of the Dance Department and Spiritleader Program, the true measure of success reaches beyond trophies. Hollie will retire at the end of the school year after 35 years of teaching, and she say

Don Perico Reopens In Downtown Napa By Craig Smith | Photos: She Shoots Shots After being closed for eleven months, Don Perico Mexican Restaurant is once again open for business in a new location, this time on Coombs Street near Deuces Market and across from the old Kohl’s location, part of the First Street Napa shops. (Long time Napans will remember the new spot as Buckhorn, Racers before that.) Don Perico regulars will be pleased to find their favorites menu items are s

4DAYS Music | Midway Magic | Summer Tradition By Kathleen Reynolds There are few traditions that say “summer in Napa” quite like the Napa Town & Country Fair. For four days each August, the Napa Valley Expo transforms into a lively celebration where carnival lights stretch across the evening sky, live music fills the air, and generations of families gather to enjoy everything from award-winning exhibits to deep-fried fair favorites. This year’s fair, running August 6–9, promi

Opening the Door to a Lifetime of Reading: In the early years of a child’s life a book is a portal to new worlds, a tool for building vital language skills, and a catalyst for lifelong curiosity. Most importantly, early literacy is a key predictor of future academic success. Through a collaboration between the Napa County Office of Education, NCOE Foundation, and First 5 Napa County, the Napa County Imagination Library is delivering the joy of reading directly to the homes of

A child’s one thing is everything By Kathleen Reynolds The mission of the Napa Valley Education Foundation (NVEF) is to “empower Napa Valley youth to broaden horizons, deepen knowledge and develop the skills to step confidently into their future as healthy, capable and successful members of our community.” It is a promise the organization fulfills every day. More than 10,000 young people and 1,000 educators throughout Napa County benefit annually from programs designed to st