A Napa Camp Where Blind and Low Vision Campers Build Confidence, Community and Independence By Kathleen Reynolds “We’ve carried Rose’s vision forward and still see camp as a training ground for building independence.” ~ Tony Fletcher Sleep away summer camp often conjures memories of hiking trails, campfire songs, swimming, games, and, recently, introductions to new computer apps. Now imagine experiencing all of that without sight. For generations of blind and low vision campe

July in Napa arrives with energy, color and a full calendar of community traditions. The month begins with Independence Day festivities and continues with music, culture and outdoor celebrations that carry straight through summer. Whether you love parades, concerts, culinary experiences or simply being out with neighbors, July offers something for everyone. A Star Spangled Start: Napa’s 4th of July Parade The Rotary Club of Napa Sunrise launches the holiday with its Annual 4t

Premiere Entertainment Venue with a Focus on Serving the Local Community Year-Round Napa Music Hall is now open in the heart of downtown Napa, bringing a dynamic new live entertainment experience to the iconic Napa Valley Opera House at 1030 Main Street. Napa Music Hall offers two distinct performance venues under one roof: The Ballroom, a 650-capacity standing-room space designed for major concerts and headlining acts, and The Club, an intimate 160-seat venue showcasing acou

Napa Pros Share the Real Story If you’ve ever watched a glossy real estate show like Selling Sunset, Million Dollar Beach Houses or Buying Beverly Hills, the job looks irresistible. Who wouldn’t want a career spent touring stunning homes, admiring designer interiors, and collecting hefty commission checks? But how much of that is real—and how much is Hollywood? To find out, we turned to two respected Napa Valley Realtors: Broker Associate Ellen Politz of Corcoran Icon Propert

Makenna Kiminki | Rachelle Newbold | Rob Stewart Makenna Kiminki Makenna Kiminki moved to Napa four years ago, and she loves it. She’s a very social person, and has met a ton of people, many through her job as a barista at Naysayers. “I run in to people I know all the time, especially when I’m downtown,” she said. She loves the small town feel of Napa and the beauty of the Valley. She was born and raised in Moreno Valley near Riverside, where she witnessed a lot of poverty an

Legacy of Preservation, Scholarships, and Community Investment What began in the early 1990s as a small group of Napa High School graduates trying to save a piece of school history has grown into one of the region’s quiet but steady engines of community investment. Around 1991, several members of the Class of 1948 removed the original Indian emblem from the floor of the Napa High administration building after noticing it was being damaged by daily foot traffic. With the super