The Napa Valley Weekender
September 13, 2024
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — Welcome to the Napa Valley Features Weekender, your guide to local events and experiences. With our valley-wide section and a dedicated segment highlighting volunteer opportunities, we aim to provide an overview of activities throughout the valley. Delivered every Friday in our convenient Scan and Plan format, this resource provides concise yet informative summaries with valuable links to streamline your planning.
Our commitment to inclusivity ensures a range of options, from complimentary to cost-effective, to accommodate all interests. For those looking for any newly added events, we’ve now included (N) for entrants added since the last Weekender and (R) for events that are repeating. Those providing special offers for Napa Valley Features subscribers now have an asterisk (*).
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Napa Valley-Wide
(N) Napa County Election Division Observation Opportunities
Beginning Monday, Sept. 30, the public is invited to observe all phases of the November 5, 2024, Presidential Election. Vote-by-mail ballot processing starts on Oct. 18, while ballot counting begins on Oct. 26 and continues through Election Day. A 24-hour notice is required for observation. For more information call 707-253-4322 or email elections@countyofnapa.org. 1127 1st St., Ste. E, Napa.
(R) California Wine Month Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Throughout September, wineries across California will host a variety of events to celebrate the state’s wine industry, including wine and food festivals, tastings, grape-stomps and more. For details on events and activities, visit the website.
(R) Napa Humane’s Pet Photo Contest
Through Sept. 30. Enter your pet in Napa Humane’s photo contest for a chance to be featured on the 2025 calendar cover or as a Pet of the Month. Each vote equals a dollar donated to Napa Humane, supporting their life-saving programs for dogs, cats and rabbits. All participants receive a free calendar, and you can also reserve a special date to honor your pet. For more details and to enter, visit their website.
(R) Sunrise Horse Rescue Annual Harvest of Hope at Blossom Creek Farm
Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Harvest of Hope fundraiser with live music from The Gypsy Trio, interactive horse activities, premium local wines and seasonal cuisine. Silent auction and paddle-raise will be held. Tickets available online. For more information call 707-320-3120, email info@sunrisehorserescue.org or visit their website. 3547 State Highway 128, Calistoga.
(R) Flynn Creek Circus Is Back at Calistoga Fairgrounds
Through Sept. 15. Flynn Creek Circus is back with “The Heavy Lift,” a comic, film-noire-style circus featuring acrobats, aerialists and a variety of entertainers under the big top. Family-friendly shows are available, with adults-only performances on select nights. Tickets available online. Free parking available. 1435 N. Oak St., Calistoga.
(N) Zero Prostate Cancer Walk or Run at Napa Valley College
Sunday, Sept. 15, 8 to 10:30 a.m. Join the 10th annual 1-mile walk or 5k run to support those affected by prostate cancer, featuring a Superhero Dash for kids 9 and under, vendor booths, raffles and auction prizes. Registration is free at their website. Napa Valley College, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa.
(N) Fuller Park Tree Walk With UC Master Gardeners
Sunday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a two-hour guided stroll through Fuller Park to learn about its diverse tree species, led by UC Master Gardeners. Walks are free, but registration is required. Meet at the corner of Oak and Jefferson. You can purchase “Trees to Know in Napa Valley” by John Hoffman for $15 (cash or check).
Fuller Park, 560 Jefferson St., Napa.
(N) Mexican Independence Day Celebration at Napa Senior Center
Monday, Sept. 16, 5 to 7 p.m. The Napa Senior Center invites you to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Monday, Sept. 16, with performances and a traditional Mexican dinner, including beverages and dessert. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit the website or call 707-255-1800. Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Also, celebrate Mexican Independence Day at St. Helena Public Library at 5:30 p.m., featuring the traditional "Grito," Mariachi Jalisco and dance group Los Diablos de Oaxacalifornia. St. Helena Public Library, 1492 Library Lane, St. Helena.
(R) Napa Women’s Club “Friendraiser” at the NWC Clubhouse
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. The Napa Women’s Club Evening Edition will host its annual “Friendraiser,” themed “WINEAPALOOZA,” featuring cheese and charcuterie boards, a mystery local celebrity guest and “getting to know you” games. This is a free event. Attendees are encouraged to invite at least five guests. RSVP to Christine Jameson at cajameson@sbcglobal.net, and for more information visit their website or call 707-696-7629. 218 Franklin St., Napa.
(R) Water-Wise Workshops
Presented by City of Napa Water in partnership with Napa County Resource Conservation District and UC Master Gardeners.
Rainwater & greywater: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn about rainwater collection and how to install a greywater system without a permit.
Soils, compost and mulch: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Explores soil types, composting, and mulch to improve watering efficiency and garden health.
Water-Wise Plant Show: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. See that drought-tolerant is colorful and beautiful. Trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, vines, groundcovers
All workshops are free, but registration is required. For more information email ashley@naparcd.org or call 707-690-3117. 2296 Streblow Drive. Napa.
(R) Hopyond Darkness: Ung for Suicide Prevention at Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mentis and the Napa County Suicide Prevention Council present their first Suicide Prevention Conference, featuring a keynote speech by Candace Washington and breakout sessions on youth mental health, surviving suicide loss and more. Lunch will be provided, and Spanish translation is available. Tickets are $20, with potential discounts available. For more information, contact Jeni Olsen at jolsen@mentisnapa.org. Performing Arts Center, Napa Valley College, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa.
(N) End of Summer Dance Party at Benevolent Neglect Wines Tasting Lounge
Friday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. to late. Benevolent Neglect Wines hosts a dance party with DJ Ears of Maize, featuring funky tunes and autumnal wines by the glass. For more information, email info@bnwines.com, call 707-241-3463 or visit their website or Instagram (@napasofidistrict). 1417 Second St.
(R) Coastal Cleanup Day in Napa County
Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. to noon. Join Napa County for California Coastal Cleanup Day, with 16 sites from Lake Berryessa to American Canyon available for volunteers to help keep waterways clean. Free to participate. For more information, contact Ashley Kvitek at 707-690-3117 or Ashley@NapaRCD.org. Visit their website for site details.
(R) Harvest Dinner at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
Saturday, Sept. 28, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Experience an evening of food, live music and community at the historic Bale Grist Mill, with a live auction supporting local parks. Tickets are $250; sponsorships are also available. For tickets or sponsorship information, visit their website or email association@napavalleystateparks.org. 3369 N St. Helena Highway.
(N) Classes at the Fatted Calf in Napa
Whole Lamb Butchery on Sunday, Sept. 29, Sausage 101 on Sunday, Oct. 13, and Whole Hog Butchery on Sunday, Oct. 20, each provide hands-on butchery instruction with a snack and meaty goodies to take home. Classes cost $275 per person and are limited to eight participants. Visit their website for more information. Email classes@fattedcalf.com to reserve a spot. 644-C First St.
(R) The Valley Beautiful: Architecture at the Goodman Library
Thursday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Valley Beautiful, a series of exhibits presented by the Napa County Historical Society in association with Napa County Landmarks, begins with an exploration of Napa Valley architecture at the historic Goodman Library. Free admission. For more information, visit napahistory.org or napacountylandmarks.org. 1219 First St.
(R) Napa Blues, Brews & BBQ Adds Classic Car Show
Saturday, Oct. 5, noon to 6 p.m. The 14th Annual Napa Blues, Brews & BBQ returns to Napa Valley Expo with the new addition of a Classic Car Show, featuring pre-1999 classic cars. Enjoy live blues music from artists such as Alvon Johnson and Terrie Odabi, more than 40 microbrews in the beer garden and a variety of BBQ food vendors. Admission is free, but beer garden bracelets are $50 in advance and $60 on the day of the event. Proceeds support the Napa Food Bank in partnership with Community Action Napa Valley. For more information, visit their website. Napa Valley Expo, Napa.
(R) California Native Plant Society Fall Plant Sale at Skyline Wilderness Park
Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The California Native Plant Society, Napa Valley Chapter, will host its Fall Plant Sale with hundreds of native and drought-tolerant plants available, along with expert advice. CNPS members receive a 10% discount and early access on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. Free admission to Skyline Park during the sale. For more information, visit their website. 2201 Imola Ave., Napa.
(R) Napa County Hispanic Network 40th Anniversary Gala at Charles Krug Winery
Saturday, Oct. 5, 5 to 10 p.m. The Napa County Hispanic Network hosts "Vamos Napa Valley," a gala featuring Latin cuisine, live and silent auctions, and music by a Mexican trio and Latin Rock band Maya to raise scholarship funds for Latino youth in Napa County. Tickets available online; elevated western wear or semiformal attire encouraged. For more information, visit their website or email gala@napacountyhispanicnewtork.org. 2800 Main St., St. Helena.
(R) ‘Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch’ at Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. E & M Presents brings the heartwarming puppet play "Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch," based on the award-winning children's book by Irene Spinelli, to life. Tickets are $15 for adults, with free admission for children ages 3 to 11. For more information or to buy tickets visit their website. Napa Valley 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway.
(N) Gordon Valley Car Show Benefiting Gordon Valley Volunteer Fire Department
Sunday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature cars, food, drinks, raffle prizes and a wine-bottle ring toss, with free admission and parking. For more information, call Pattie at 707-331-5846. 6485 Gordon Valley Road, Napa.
(R) Clos du Val Harvest Farmers Market
Sunday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clos du Val will host its Harvest Farmers Market, featuring live music, food and wine stations, and local vendor pop-ups, with special access to fresh produce, flowers and more. Tickets are $125 with a $30 pass available for children 12 and under. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website. 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa.
(R) Napa Valley Wine Train Grape Stomp at Grgich Hills
Through Oct. 25, 2:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday only). Enjoy a traditional grape stomp at Grgich Hills Estate, with a gourmet lunch aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train and a tasting of reserve wines at the winery. Tickets are $578. Advance booking recommended. For more information, call 707-253-2111, email reservations@winetrain.com or visit their website.
(N) St. Helena High School Class of 1984 40th Reunion at Rutherford Grange Hall
Saturday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m., with optional Friday events including a homecoming parade, alumni gathering at Crane Park and varsity football game. Join fellow alumni to celebrate the 40th reunion; tickets are $60 per person with payment due by Oct. 6. For more details or financial assistance, contact Tish Wagner at tishwagner@gmail.com or call/text 707-225-7223. Payment options include Zelle (SHHSreunion1984@gmail.com), Venmo (@SHHSreunion1984). Grange Hall, 8550 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford.
American Canyon (And Nearby)
American Canyon Chamber of Commerce Calendar
American Canyon Library Events
Napa-Vallejo Flea Market
(N) American Canyon Library Events
Saturday Crafternoons: Fall Rock Painting on Saturday, Sept. 14, noon to 2 p.m. Celebrate the fall season by painting rocks with fall, Halloween or any designs of your choice at this family-friendly event. Open to all age groups. Registration required.
Friends of the American Canyon Library Book Donation Day. Saturday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate your good-condition books and DVDs to support the Friends of the American Canyon Library at this special event held in the Community Meeting Room.
From Raids to Railroads: American Canyon's Colorful Past. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6 to 7 p.m. Join local historian and writer Rebecca Yerger for a discussion on the rich history of American Canyon. The event will take place in the Community Meeting Room. Registration required.
Youth Chess Club. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 3 to 5 p.m. Teens and school-age children are invited to play chess with other enthusiasts in a fun, welcoming environment. All skill levels are welcome, and an instructor will be available to teach the basics to newcomers.
The library, located at 300 Crawford Way, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and closed on Sunday. These are just a few of the many events on offer. Visit the calendar to see more or call 707-644-1136 for more information.
(N) Vallejo Flights & Lite Bites Festival at Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green
Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A celebration of all things flight with kites, drones, and more, along with photo ops, vendors, and lite bites. Free event. For more information, visit their website. 301 Mare Island Way, Vallejo.
(R) Molly’s Angels 2024 Golf Tournament at Eagle Vines Golf Club
Monday, Sept. 23, registration at 7:30 a.m., scattered start at 8:30 a.m. Celebrate the legacy of Molly Banz, founder of Molly's Angels, by participating in their annual golf tournament at Eagle Vines Golf Club, American Canyon. Banz, who started her charitable efforts in 1999 through grassroots fundraising in Napa, led the organization to become a cornerstone in senior transportation services. The event will begin with registration and a putting green game at 7:30 a.m., followed by a scramble format start at 8:30 a.m., and will conclude with lunch, a silent auction and awards at 12:30 p.m. Entry fees are $650 per foursome or $175 for individuals. For sponsorship opportunities or more details, visit their website or email dsmith@mollysangels.com. 580 S. Kelly Road.
Calistoga
Calistoga Farmers' Market on Washington Street, weekly
Chamber of Commerce events
Picayune Cellars events
The Moonshine Theater events
UpValley Family Centers events
(N) Calistoga Library Events
Pirinola Toma Todo Game. Saturday, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join a family-friendly event to learn and play the traditional Mexican game also known as Toma Todo.
Writers’ Group. Thursday, Sept. 19, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Join a family-friendly writers' group at Calistoga Library to share your work and receive feedback from fellow writers. All types of writing are welcome.
Adult Guitar Lessons. Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 to 11 a.m. An opportunity for adults to learn how to play the guitar.
Family Storytime. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Join them for Family Storytime at Calistoga Library, where they will share stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays and enjoy puppet fun. Perfect for preschoolers, babies, toddlers and their families to discover a lifelong love of books.
Children's Guitar Lesson. Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 to 11 a.m. School-age children interested in learning guitar are invited to a beginner's lesson. No guitar? No problem! The library has a guitar you can borrow.
These are just a few of the offerings. The complete countywide calendar can be found here. Visit the library at 1108 Myrtle St. with weekly hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on most days and extended hours until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. Call 707-942-4833 for more information. The library is closed on Sundays.
(R) Flynn Creek Circus Is Back at Calistoga Fairgrounds
Through Sunday, Sept. 15. Flynn Creek Circus is back with “The Heavy Lift,” a comic, film-noire-style circus featuring acrobats, aerialists and a variety of entertainers under the big top. Family-friendly shows are available, with adults-only performances on select nights. Tickets available online. Free parking available. 1435 N. Oak St.
(R) Fiesta Española at Boys and Girls Club
Sunday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m. Hearts and Hands Preschool hosts Fiesta Española, featuring seafood and vegetarian paella, along with live and silent auctions at the Boys and Girls Club. Tickets are $125 per person or $1,250 for a table of 10. Visit the website for more information. 1401 North Oak.
(R) Calistoga Ghost Tours From Pioneer Park
Tours run Friday and Saturday evenings through October at 7 p.m., with special tours on Sunday, Oct. 27, Wednesday, Oct. 30, Thursday, Oct. 31, Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2. Experience the haunted history of Calistoga with guide Tiffany Turner as she shares local history and ghostly tales on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Flashlights are available for borrowing. Tickets are $30 and available at their website. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Tours begin at the Gazebo in Pioneer Park, 1308 Cedar St.
Napa
Downtown Napa’s “Do Napa” calendar of events
Napa County Historical Society events
Napa Farmers Market
Napa Valley College events
UC Master Gardeners of Napa County events
(R) Shakespeare Summer Stroll at di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 12-15 and Sept. 19-22, 5:30 to 7 p.m., matinee performances Sunday, Sept. 15 and 22, 2 p.m. Shakespeare Summer Stroll returns with an abridged production of “Twelfth Night” directed by Jennifer King, featuring live musical accompaniment and a guided walking tour through di Rosa's art-filled landscape. Tickets are $25 general admission, $5 for ages 5-17, and free for di Rosa members and Napa Valley College students and faculty. For more information, email communications@dirosaart.org, call 707-226-5991 or visit their website. 5200 Sonoma Highway.
(R) Wine Foundry Harvest Camps
Experience the wine harvest from grape-growing to production with Vineyard and Harvest Crush Camps offered by The Wine Foundry. Vineyard Camp runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 13 and 19 and covers viticultural practices and grape-growing techniques. Cost is $125 per person. Harvest Crush Camp provides a hands-on experience of the crush process, including sorting, destemming and fermentation. It is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 20, 21, 26 and 27 and on Oct. 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11. Cost is $150 per person. The Wine Foundry also offers a custom-barrel program for those interested in creating their own wine. For more information visit their website or call 707-637-8821. 45 Enterprise Court.
(N) Napa Library Events
Cats in the Library Adoption Event. Saturday, Sept. 14, 1 to 4 p.m. Join us at the Napa Library for a special cat adoption event in the Community Meeting Room. Find your purrfect companion and give a cat a loving home.
Why is Fentanyl Driving the Opioid Epidemic? Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join a discussion at the Napa Library to learn about the role of fentanyl in the opioid epidemic. The session will explore the impact of opioid overdoses, which claimed nearly 645,000 lives from 1999-2021.
Fiesta del Día de la Independencia de México —Mexican Independence Day Party. Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Napa Library with family-friendly activities, including games, arts and crafts, and food. This event commemorates the day in 1810 when Padre Hidalgo called for Mexico's independence from Spain.
Movie Night. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join Napa Library for a screening of “Under the Same Moon” (2007), directed by Patricia Riggen. The film follows young Carlitos on his journey to reunite with his mother in Los Angeles.
Memory Lab. Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Memory Lab offers a free, do-it-yourself space to digitize personal archives, including VHS tapes. Multiple appointment times are available each week. Registration required.
These are just a few of the offerings. The complete countywide calendar can be found here. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Call 707-253-4241 for more information. 580 Coombs St.
(N) Comedy With Aurora Singh at The Fink
Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 to 10 p.m. Jake Rizzly’s Stand Up Comedy Showcase features headliner Aurora Singh and comedian Drew Shafer. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For more information, visit their website. The Fink, 530 Main St.
(N) ‘Close Your Eyes’ at Jarvis Conservatory
Saturday, Sept. 14, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jarvis Conservatory presents Close Your Eyes, an international film about the mysterious disappearance of a Spanish actor during the filming of a movie, and the reopening of the case years later. Tickets are $15 available online or at the box office starting at 6 p.m. For more information, visit their website or call 707-255-5445. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St.
(N) Closing reception for Maridee Hays and Danielle DiMaio at Acumen Wine Gallery
Saturday, Sept. 14, 4 to 8 p.m. Acumen Wine Gallery hosts the closing reception for painter Maridee Hays and ceramicist Danielle DiMaio, with the art on display until Sept. 19. For more information, visit their website. 1315 First St.
(R) Aeternum Presents ‘Echoes of Light’ at Mont La Salle Chapel and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Saturday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. Aeternum's “Echoes of Light” concert series features a 23-voice choir performing choral works that span nine centuries, accompanied by saxophone, tubular bells and organ. Tickets are $25 with discounts for students, first responders and veterans. For more information, visit their website. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 917 Third St.
(N) Procore Championship 2024 at Silverado Resort
Through Sunday, Sept. 15, the PGA Tour returns to Silverado Resort with themed days, including Folds of Honor Friday, College Day and Construction Appreciation Day. Military members, veterans and first responders receive free admission, while students and faculty can purchase discounted tickets for College Day. For more information and tickets, visit their website. 1600 Atlas Peak Road.
(R) Documentary: "The Art of Eating — The Life of M.F.K. Fisher" at Jarvis Conservatory
Saturday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Screening of a documentary about M.F.K. Fisher, a pioneering literary food writer, followed by a discussion with filmmakers Gregory Bezat and Gary Meyer, along with special guest Kennedy Golden (M.F.K. Fisher’s daughter). Tickets are $15. For more information, email info@jarvisconservatory.com, visit their website or call 707-255-5445. 1711 Main St.
(R) UC Master Gardeners 4th Annual Fall Faire
Saturday, Sept. 28, 1 to 4 p.m. UC Master Gardeners of Napa County host a free, family-friendly Fall Faire, featuring educational booths, demonstrations, kids' activities and giveaways such as seed packets, bulbs and more. La Condesa Taqueria food truck will be on-site. For more information, visit their website or email mastergardeners@countyofnapa.org. 707-253-4060. 1710 Soscol Ave.
(R) Linda Joy Meyers Memoir Workshop at Napa Valley College
Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Writing About Truth, Power and Real People in Your Memoir," a workshop with Linda Joy Meyers sponsored by the Napa Valley Writer's Club. Registration is $35 for members, $45 for non-members and $15 for students. Space is limited. Register at their website. For more information, call 707-694-5486 or email napavalleywriters@gmail.com. 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Community Room 1731.
(R) Napa Valley Tours
The Napa Valley Tour app offers a self-guided tour of historic landmarks throughout the Napa Valley and is available on Google Play and the Apple Store for $7.99. Another self-guided history tour, created by the Napa Valley Shakespeare Festival, is available through Otocast, “Echoes of the Napa Valley: The Tulocay Project.” This tour features monologues from the perspective of historic residents of the valley performed by professional actors. Download the Otocast app and search for “Napa history” or search by location. For more information call 707-963-3333, email info@napahistory.org or visit their website. 1700 First St.
St. Helena (And Nearby)
Clif Family Winery events
Rianda House events
St. Helena Chamber events
St. Helena Striders upcoming walks
UpStage Napa Valley presents
UpValley Family Centers events
(N) Movies at Cameo Cinema
"Beetlejuice" will be showing from Saturday, Sept. 14 through Thursday, Sept. 19. "180° South" will be shown on Monday, Sept. 23. "Lee" will be playing from Friday, Sept. 27, through Thursday, Oct. 3. "Live! Marvin - A1 Woman Show" will be on Monday, Sept. 30. General admission is $10, and tickets for students and seniors are $8. For details call 707-963-9779 or visit their website. 1340 Main St.
(N) Cat Bingo at Native Sons Hall
Saturday, Sept. 14, 4 to 8 p.m. The Calistoga Cat Action Team presents Cat Bingo in St. Helena, featuring wine, dinner, refreshments, prizes, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds support the spaying, neutering and relocation of feral cats in the surrounding areas. Tickets are $60 per person at their website. 1313 Spring St.
(N) Megan Schoenbohm at Pope Valley Winery
Saturday, Sept. 14, 1 to 4 p.m. Megan Schoenbohm performs a free acoustic concert with her husband, Jason, on percussion, featuring music from artists like Fleetwood Mac and Coldplay. Wine-tasting flights are available for $45 per person, and guests can bring a picnic lunch. For more information, visit their website. 6613 Pope Valley Road, Pope Valley.
*(R) Tennis Exhibition Featuring Steve Johnson at the Lawn Club
Saturday, Sept. 14, 3 to 9 p.m. The event features a match between former top-ranked players John Isner and Steve Johnson, with additional play by WTA pros and college athletes. Gates open at 3 p.m. with food, wine and music available. Tickets range from $40 for under 18 to $95 for on-court seating, with VIP options sold out. Napa Valley Features subscribers receive a 10% discount by using NVWEEKEND at checkout. For more information, visit the website or check out their Instagram @lawnclubclassic. 1103 Vintage Ave.
(R) Hands Across the Valley at Charles Krug Winery
Saturday, Sept. 14, 5 to 10 p.m. Napa Valley chefs, vintners and celebrities join the community for the 32nd Annual Hands Across the Valley, featuring a walk-around tasting, live and silent auctions, and a VIP dinner followed by an after-party with dessert, coffee and dancing under the stars. Proceeds benefit local safety-net food programs that include the Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, The Table, Feeding It Forward, Molly's Angels and other Napa Valley nonprofits. Tickets are $500 per person, and VIP sponsor tables start at $5,000. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit their website or call 707-888-3332. Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St.
(R) St. Supéry Estate Luncheon Series Featuring the Big Green Egg
Saturday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 19, noon to 2:30 p.m. St. Supéry in Rutherford hosts an estate luncheon series with food prepared on the Big Green Egg kamado grill by Estate Chef Vince Sanchez, featuring meats, seafood or poultry paired with their latest wine releases. Event includes lunch, wine pairings, a grilling demonstration and a Big Green Egg gift bag. $150 per person plus 15% service charge. Reserve a spot online. 8440 St. Helena Highway.
(N) St. Helena Library Events
Story Time at St. Helena Public Library: Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy fun story time and craft activities for children in the children's room.
Mexican Independence Day Celebration. Monday, Sept. 16, 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Mexico's independence with the traditional "Grito," featuring a visit from the Consul General of Mexico in San Francisco Ana Luisa Vallejo, performances by Mariachi Jalisco and the dance group "Los Diablos de OaxaCalifornia."
Paint Night Class. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 4:30 p.m. Join a fun painting class led by experienced instructor José Martinez, creating artwork in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Space is limited; registration required.
Marvin Humphrey Artist Reception. Thursday, Oct. 3, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Join artist Marvin Humphrey, who has been creating oil paintings for nearly 60 years, for a reception showcasing his landscapes, still lifes and pet portraits, many with a humorous twist. Refreshments will be served.
These are just a few of the offerings. To learn more, visit the library’s calendar of events or call 707-963-5244. The library is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and is closed on Sunday. 1422 Library Lane.
(N) Mixed Media Painting Class With Nancy Willis at Napa Valley College
Tuesdays in October (except Oct. 8), 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nancy Willis teaches a mixed-media painting class featuring collage, gel transfers, stencils and more through in-class projects and take-home assignments. The cost is $350 plus a $30 materials fee. For more information, email nancy@nancywillis.com or visit the website. Upper Valley Campus, 1088 College Ave.
(R) St. Helena Farmers’ Market at Crane Park
Fridays 7:30 a.m. to noon. The St. Helena Farmers’ Market offers produce from various growers. For more information visit the website. 360 S. Crane Ave.
Yountville (And Nearby)
Napa Valley Museum events
Valley Players present
Yountville Art Walk
Yountville Chamber of Commerce calendar
Yountville Community Hall events
(R) Friday Night Dances Groove Into Yountville
Yountville Community Center at 6516 Washington St. invites guests 21 and over to its Friday Night Dances, happening the last Friday of each month. Each dance session, priced at $10, features Geoffrey Leigh spinning golden oldies and more. Light refreshments will be provided, and attendees can register at their website or pay at the door. More info at their website or 707-944-8851.
(N) Yountville Library Events
American Mahjong/ Saturday, Sept. 14, 2 to 4 p.m. Join fellow American Mahjong enthusiasts for casual, non-competitive gameplay at Yountville Library. All skill levels are welcome.
Documentary Days: Discover and Discuss — Rebel. Activist. Feminist. Mother. Friday, Sept. 20, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Join us at Yountville Library for an engaging afternoon screening of the documentary "Rebel. Activist. Feminist. Mother." followed by a discussion. Registration required.
Family Storytime. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Bring your little ones to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and puppets in a fun-filled story time that encourages a lifelong love of books and the library.
These are just a few of the offerings. The complete countywide calendar can be found here. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. For more information, contact the library at 707-944-1888. 6516 Washington St.
(N) Yountville November 2024 Election Forum at Yountville Community Center
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Yountville Chamber of Commerce hosts a moderated forum with the town council candidates. Advanced registration is encouraged. For more information, visit their website or email info@yountville.com. 6516 Washington St.
(N) Legacy Roundtable: Authors of the Napa Valley at Yountville Community Center
Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Featuring authors Bonny Meyer, Janet Fletcher, Jessel Miller, Sarah Scott and Pam Strayer, with rotating small group discussions and a wine reception. Tickets are $35, and guests must be 21 or older. For more information visit their website or call 707-948-2627. 6516 Washington St.
Special Nearby Events
*(R) Vallejo Festival Orchestra at Empress Theatre
Saturday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. The Vallejo Festival Orchestra presents "Johannes Brahms and the Romantic Spirit," featuring violin soloist Nigel Armstrong and conductor Thomas Conlin, with a program including Brahms's Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 4. Tickets are $35 to $95, with a 20% discount available for Napa Valley Features subscribers using code BRAHMS at checkout. For more information, call 707-552-2400 or visit their website. 330 Virginia St., Vallejo.
*(R) Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens Farm-to-Table Dinner Series
Join Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens for the 2024 Farm-to-Table Dinner Series, with Caribbean on Saturday, Sept. 14, with Costarella Seafood and a special guest chef with Snake River Farms products on Saturday, Oct. 5. Each event runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and includes a multicourse dinner paired with Kendall-Jackson Estate wines. General admission is $225 per person, except for the October dinner, which is $300. A special 20% discount for Napa Valley Features subscribers is available for up to four tickets using the code FUN24. For more information call 707-571-8100, email reservations.kj@jfwmail.com or visit their website. 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton.
Astrological Events This Month
July Through Early September: Prime Viewing of the Milky Way Core
In Napa Valley the best time to observe and photograph the Milky Way's core stretches from July through early September. This period offers an exceptional celestial display when the core is prominently visible low on the southwest horizon, especially after sunset and before sunrise. The most favorable conditions for viewing this galactic wonder occur during the new-moon phase or when the moon sets early, providing the darkest skies. Seek out locations away from city lights to fully enjoy the experience.
September and October: Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) display
In late 2024, particularly September and October (after sunset PDT), Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is expected to become a spectacular sight. Initially visible with telescopes in the early summer, it will approach the sun and Earth, potentially becoming visible to the naked eye or through binoculars, especially low in the eastern sky before sunrise. By Oct. 12, it should rise higher in the evening sky, becoming more visible in the Northern Hemisphere. While predicting a comet's behavior is difficult, Tsuchinshan-ATLAS shows promise of being an impressive spectacle in the night sky.
Sept. 17: Saturn and Moon Conjunction
On Sept. 17 (after sunset), observe an exquisite celestial pairing as Saturn and the moon appear close in the southeastern sky. This striking alignment, visible to the naked eye, will recur on Oct. 14 and 15, Nov. 11 and Dec. 8. As they become visible soon after sunset, the bright moon and Saturn's distinct yellow hue can be observed together through binoculars, offering a stunning contrast in the night sky.
Sept. 18: Full Corn Moon and Partial Lunar Eclipse
The full moon on Sept. 18 (starts 7:36 p.m., Sept. 17), traditionally known as the Corn Moon, coincides with a partial lunar eclipse. As the moon passes through Earth's shadow, part of it will darken, creating a striking contrast in its appearance. This event is visible throughout much of North America, Mexico, Central America and South America.
Sept. 20: Neptune at Opposition
Neptune reaches opposition on Sept. 20 (all night), becoming brighter and more visible than at any other time of the year. While it will appear as a tiny blue dot in all but the most powerful telescopes, it's still an exciting opportunity to observe this distant planet.
Sept. 22: September Equinox
The September equinox on the 22nd (5:39 a.m.) marks the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. It's a time when the sun shines directly on the equator, resulting in nearly equal amounts of day and night worldwide.
Please click here to view the entire list of night-sky events for 2024.
Napa Valley Volunteering+
Bel Canto Scholarship for Napa County High School Seniors. Applications are open to Napa County high school seniors interested in pursuing a music education, with emphasis on voice, piano accompaniment, choral conducting, or choral composition. Four recipients will be awarded $1,500, with optional mentorship opportunities from professional ensemble members. Application deadline is Nov. 1. For more information and to apply, visit their website.
Napa Bookmine Literary Foundation is looking for donations for their Books4Kids program, aiming to provide free books to first-graders throughout Napa County. They’ve already given books to 700 students this year and aim to reach 500 more by year’s end. Each $25 donation provides five free books to a child in need.
Napa County Seed Library encourages local sustainable gardening. Founded by Lauren Buffaloe-Muscatine and her daughter, Lavender, in 2020, the Napa County Seed Library promotes sustainable gardening by allowing residents to borrow seeds for free. The Seed Library offers workshops on seed-saving, organic gardening and sustainable agriculture. For more information on how to contribute or volunteer, visit their website.
Become a volunteer firefighter or EMS responder in Napa County. This role offers a chance to protect lives, property and the environment while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. For those interested in contributing to the safety and resilience of their community, please fill out the interest form available online.
Community Health Napa Valley is seeking volunteers for various programs that include their Adult Day Health Care in Napa, Act Two retail store in St. Helena and their Hospice Program. Contact Anne House at 707-254-4172 for more information or visit Community Health Napa Valley Volunteer.
The Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition. To volunteer, complete the sign-up form and get subscribed to their monthly newsletter. The Vine Trail office is located at 3299 Claremont Way, No. 5, Napa, phone 707-252-3547.
Napa Parks and Recreation offers a wide range of volunteer activities, including park cleanups, guiding, coaching, teaching and special-event assistance. These opportunities cater to various interests and schedules. Apply through their online Volunteer Interest Form.