Education

Rotary Club essay contest

The best three "service above self" essay writers will be invited to present their essay as a speech to Rotary Club of Napa. The winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship to the school of his or her choice. Essays must must be a minimum of 750 words and be received no later than Monday. Send entries to Rotary Club of Napa, P.O. Box 3069, Napa, CA 94559. Please include contact information with your submittal. Info, 253-4259.

Prop. 82 community forum

Hear the pros and cons of Proposition 82, the "preschool for all" initiative. Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Napa High School Little Theater, 2475 Jefferson St., Napa. For information, call the Napa County Child Care Planning Council, 259-5929.

Senior Seminar

On Friday at 9 a.m., Cheryl Forbert, author of "Stop the Clock Cooking," will speak. At 10:15 a.m., Preeti Chitgopekar speaks about "senior dental concerns." Class is held at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St. in Napa. For information, call 224-3611.

Spring vegetable workshop

The UCCE Master Gardeners will present basics of spring vegetable gardening on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Napa Valley College Upper Valley Campus, 1088 College Ave., St. Helena. To reserve a space, call 253-4221.

NVC summer registration

New students are encouraged to come in person to the Counseling Office in the McPherson Administration Building to sign up or to call 253-3040 for more information. Summer classes start June 12. The schedule is available at www.napavalley.edu and online registration has begun. Walk-in registration will be through June 8.

Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley is open for summer

The Boys & Girls Club has expanded its summer day camp program and will be offering four different day camp options in Napa and American Canyon. Summer programs run June 12 to Aug. 11. Info, 255-8866, ext. 114.

Summer Spanish camps

One-week sessions will incorporate the use of grammar and conversation in Spanish in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Cost is $200 and location is mainly at Fuller Park. Registration and info, gel88@yahoo.com or 287-1141.

Health

Relay For Life meeting

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life team captain's meeting will be held on Tuesday, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Queen of the Valley Hospital in conference room 2. See how you can be a part of something really big. For information, call 707-363-0897.

New Tech High health fair

See what today's youth know about health. New Tech High welcomes all to their 2006 Health Fair Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the school, 920 Yount St., Napa. Non-student admission is 25 cents which will benefit the school's community volunteer projects. Healthy refreshments will be available.

Alzheimer's

awareness evening

Adult Day Services of Napa Valley presents an Alzheimer's Awareness Evening on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Krystal Kierod, Ph.D., will discuss how life events affect your mood. Free. To register, call 258-9087.

Hearing Loss

Association of America

On Wednesday at 1 p.m., Blanche Hillman will conduct a presentation focusing on emotional, physical and mental changes that can accompany hearing loss. Meetings are free and are located at 1500 Jefferson St. in Napa. For more information, call 226-7428.

Self-care for

successful parenting

On Thursday at 6 p.m., ParentsCAN presents a training for parents who are feeling stressed from the rigors of parenting. Parents who complete the trainings will be given $40 to cover childcare costs and/or transportation, and receive a certificate of completion. Training is free and space is limited; to register, call 253-7444.

Bereavement Weekend

Hospice of Napa Valley is accepting participant applications for the seventh annual Family Bereavement Weekend to be held June 9 to June 11 at the Westminster Woods in Occidental. Courage Camp offers children and adults who have lost a loved one the opportunity to experience healing in the beauty of nature and through the fun of a camp experience.

Info, 258-9080 or 1-800-451-4664. Pre-registration is required by May 26.

ParentsCAN offers

support groups

ADD/ADHD and Bipolar Parents Support Group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info, 259-8656.

The Autism Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. Info, 253-7444.

The above support group meetings are held at the ParentsCAN Drop-In Center at 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 3, in Napa.

Groups in Spanish:

St. Helena -- the Stonebridge Apartments Community Room, 900 College Ave., on the third Friday of the month from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Napa -- the Napa Park Homes at 790 Lincoln Ave., on the first Thursday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Also in Napa -- at St. John's Catholic Church -- day and time will be scheduled based on interest and demand.

Info, 253-7444.

Diabetes classes

Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at 1 p.m. For information, call 252-4411, ext. 2391.

Cancer support group

St. Helena Hospital's Women's Center sponsors a cancer support group, led by a breast cancer survivor and psychologist, every third Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. at the Women's Center, 1299 Pine St. in St. Helena. Info, 968-9957.

Prostate cancer support

Prostate cancer support group meets at Queen of the Valley Hospital on the first Tuesday of the month from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Call James Rubins, 252-4411, ext. 3565 or contact the American Cancer Society at 255-5911, ext. 3.

Volunteer/fundraisers

Ahlstrom family fundraiser

On Saturday and May 21 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., a benefit yard sale including food, raffles and more will be held at the River Park Manor apartments with all proceeds going to the Ahlstrom Cousins Trust Fund. Sunday's event features a barbecue and music from the band Astral Kitchen. For information or to donate items, call 255-2366 or e-mail riverparkmanor@aol.com.

Billco's aids Ahlstroms

Fundraiser will be held May 21 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Billco's, 1234 Third St. in Napa, to benefit the Ahlstrom cousins. $20 includes catered food, drink tickets, free give-aways, live music by Vengince after 7 p.m., raffles, a silent auction viewing and free billiards. Silent auction and additional information available at www.ahlstrom.150m.com.

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop sale

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is featuring a selection of baby dolls, collectible dolls, doll furniture and clothing, teddy bears and more. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at 1342 Trancas St., Napa.

White teeth help

Cope Family Center

Cope Family Center and Smiles for Life are the beneficiaries of white teeth. If Dr. Adrian Fenderson whitens your teeth from now until the end of June, he will donate the entire fee to Cope Family Center and Smiles for Life. Info, 258-8700.

Copia seeks volunteers

Many opportunities available in culinary arts, wine education, art exhibits, gardens, concerts and special events. Comprehensive training is provided. Info, 265-5972 or eklevins@copia.org.

Clubs/Meetings

Bonsai Club

The Napa Valley Bonsai Club will host well-known bonsai instructor Jim Gremel Monday at the Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson Street, Napa at 7:30 p.m. His specialty will be an overview of maples and he will offer assistance to anyone wishing to bring in a tree for help. Trees will be available for purchase. "Bonsai Fundamentals" begins at 6:30 p.m., a class intended to acquaint people with bonsai. Visitors are welcome. The Club will be exhibiting at the Home and Garden Show Friday through May 21. Info, 255-8822.

Coldwell Banker

lecture series

On Wednesday, Gene Ciabattari of Mortgage Solutions will talk about the new world of mortgage alternatives, including how to avoid common mistakes. A representative from the Credit Bureau will be present to share tips on improving and maintaining your credit rating. Classes are free and reservations are recommended. Call 258-5200.

PC Users group

On Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m., Susy Ball, Program Director of the NVPCUG, will introduce Audacity, a free open-source program that will allow you to enter the world of digital music using your computer. This is a fully-functional, multi-track audio editor and runs on most Windows platforms, as well as Mac OS 9 and X, Linus and Unix. It can be downloaded free of charge. Jerry Brown will lead the Random Access portion of the meeting with an open floor question and answer period. At the Napa Senior Center. All are welcome.

Republican Women Clubs

An all-day conference with four speakers will be hosted by Napa Valley and Santa Rosa Republican Women Clubs on Thursday at Embassy Suites in Napa. Subjects to be discussed include the Patriot Act, eminent domain and the upcoming ballot. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. and the event includes lunch. Call 257-1080 for reservations.

Napa Moose Lodge 516

The Lodge welcomes you to attend a monthly special prime rib dinner on Friday. Dinner will be served between 6 and 8 p.m. Regular Friday night entrees also available. Entertainment, dancing, music and karaoke will be provided. Napa Moose Lodge is located at 3275 Browns Valley Rd. This event is open to members and qualified guests only. For information, call Callie or Ken at 252-1078.

Restless leg

awareness week

The chairman of the Napa County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed this week as Restless Legs Syndrome Awareness Week. On Saturday at the Women's Center at St. Helena Hospital from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be a presentation featuring Jeffrey Ortstadt, MD, Napa neurologist, who will address various sleep disorders and then hold a question and answer period. Reservations required, 738-0719.

Napa Moms Club

We are a group of moms getting together for ourselves, our children, and our community. We offer play groups, baby-sitting, co-op, nights out, and more. Call 320-8013, 259-1642, or 251-1501 or e-mail Lcountryfly@yahoo.com.

Cribbage

Cribbage is on Tuesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, Veterans Home and Grant Hall. For information, call Denny at 224-2345.

Hospice of Napa Valley

grief support

Hospice of Napa Valley offers grief support groups for community members who have experienced loss. Meetings are free. Groups ongoing for adolescents and children, Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. in American Canyon, Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. in Calistoga. Men's group meets Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m., Napa group meets Mondays 6 to 7 p.m. and Thursdays 4 to 5 p.m. and suicide survivors group meets Tuesdays 4 to 5 p.m. Info, 258-9080 or (800)-451-4664.

Afro-Caribbean

dance classes

Studio Arts Napa Valley offers Afro-Caribbean dance classes to live music every Monday night at 6:45 p.m. Classes are for all levels of dancers, ages 14 and up.

Developmentally Disabled Christian Ministries

The Developmentally Disabled Christian Ministries, an interdenominational Christian education program, meets the fourth Monday of each month at the social hall of St. John's Catholic Church, 924 Napa St., Napa, from 5 to 8 p.m. Volunteers from local churches serve dinner and participate in Christian activities and fellowship. Meetings are open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Call Jean Donahoe at 253-2932.

Tea & Comfort

Hospice of Napa Valley is offering Tea & Comfort, an opportunity for women who have experienced the loss of a loved one to get together in a relaxed environment and meet others who have had similar experiences. Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Hospice of Napa Valley office, 414 S. Jefferson St., Napa. Info, 258-9080.

Napa Valley Quilters Guild

The Napa Valley Quilters Guild meets on the second Saturday each month at 10 a.m. at the Napa Senior Center. All quilters and quilt lovers are welcome. Info, 255-1199.

Sons in Retirement (SIR)

Sons in Retirement, Branch 80, is a group of retired men that gathers once a month for a luncheon and good fellowship. The membership consists of retired men from the military, construction, government, utilities and all walks of life. For information, call 224-8976.