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The Napa Town & Country Fair Returns
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, promises to be one of...
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The Napa County Imagination Library
Opening the Door to a Lifetime of Reading: 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 campers, that’s exactly what Enchanted Hills has provided: a place to build confidence, independence, lifelong friendships and a positive sense of identity. Nestled among 311 acres on Mt. Veeder in Napa County,...
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Napa Valley Education Foundation:
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 strengthen...
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Enchanted Hills
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 campers, that’s...
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July Shines Bright
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 4th of July Parade,...
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Napa Music Hall
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 acoustic music, jazz,...
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You Think You Want to be a Real Estate Agent?
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 Properties and Christina...
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Community Spotlight
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 and an unusual...
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Napa High Alumni Association
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 superintendent’s...
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Outdoor Living Retreat
Whether you have a sprawling backyard or just a cozy balcony, thoughtful design choices can transform any outdoor space into a relaxing and inviting retreat. Blessed as we are with beautiful weather for most of the year, neglecting to fully utilize your outdoor space is like closing off an entire room in your home. Your initial order of business is to define the purpose of your outdoor area. How do you envision using the space? Do you enjoy entertaining guests? Are you looking forward to...
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When the Wind Turns Dangerous:
Napa CART Builds a More Prepared, More Resilient Community By Kathleen Reynolds When the wind roared across her property at 80 miles per hour during the 2017 wildfires, veterinarian Claudia Sonder, DVM, faced a moment she’ll never forget. “The 2017 wildfires were terrifying to me,” she says. “The wind was coming through my property at 80 mph, and I had to load up my animals under those conditions. The animals were scared; I was scared; it was difficult not to panic.” But the...
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Community Spotlight
Justin Perkins | Michelle Hock | Kenny Ross By Craig Smith Justin Perkins If you’ve ever walked along the river promenade behind the Hatt Building, you might have seen a cluster of kayaks in the water—Justin Perkins in the middle of them in his wide brimmed straw hat, explaining to his clients how the Gold Rush impacted Napa, what changes in river wildlife have come about because of flood control, or maybe ghost stories about Captain Hatt. Perkins speaks with a commanding and...
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Arts in April
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, and collage. When...