Local Artist’s Dream Comes True With A Solo Show By Kathleen Reynolds Arts in April springs to life with photographer and watercolorist Katherine Zimmer’s first solo art show. The Steve Rogers Gallery at Community Center in Yountville will feature approximately fifty of Katherine’s visually impressive and inspirational photographic images through mid-June. The subject matter covers a wide variety, including street photography, landscape, reflection art, travel, an

By Kathleen Reynolds When I was a child, my grandmother lived in Ireland, far, far away. When she came for extended visits, I was thrilled to sit on her lap while she read Cinderella and Snow White. That was long before the internet made staying connected easier. Today, according to Living Your Senior Life, an estimated 2.5 million children across the U.S. are raised in “grandfamilies,” and more than 80% of grandparents play significant roles in their grandchildre

Returns April 18 at Oxbow Commons Earth Day Napa will return to Downtown Napa on Saturday, April 18 from 11 AM to 4 PM at Oxbow Commons , bringing the community together for a day of environmental celebration, live music, hands-on activities, great food, and local connection. Admission is free. The event is organized by the Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County (EECNC) . Formed in 2001, the coalition brings together educators, nonprofits, public agencie

by Craig Smith Educate Youth • Protect Environment • Connect Community H ow much impact can a small group of volunteers have in their community? To answer that, look no further than American Canyon. The American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organized in 2015, now reaches 4,000 youth and families a year with watershed, conservation and environmental programs. And that’s just the beginning. When their shovel-ready Napa River Ecology

by Ronda Giangreco Partnerships and programs making a tangible difference in Napa and our world Kevin Miller is the Recycling Manager with the City of Napa. Solid waste and recycling services and programs in Napa are really a public/private between the City and Napa Recycling & Waste Services (NRWS). The City of Napa owns the recycling and composting facility while NRWS operates the facility and provides collection services under contract with the City. We recentl

By Kathleen Reynolds This was going to be the year you finally got a handle on your money. So, in the words of Dr. Phil, “How’s that working for you?” For most households, “finance” isn’t just Wall Street jargon. It’s the day‑to‑day reality of budgeting, banking, insurance, investments, retirement, and even estate planning. To keep it grounded, let’s zoom in on two big pillars of family finance: mortgages and taxes. For generations, buying a home has been seen as