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Reminder
This buttery yellow color indicates volunteer opportunities.
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SITE COORDINATOR TRAINING
FOR
RIVER CLEANUPS
Tuesday, August 30
Napa County RCD/Waterways Keepers
Napa County Resource Conservation District and CanDo Waterways Keepers offer free training for volunteers interested in serving as Site Captains for cleanup events such as
Coastal Cleanup Day,
Sat., September 17.
Site Captains greet volunteers, distribute materials, collect waivers, and report cleanup info.
No prior experience necessary. Under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Dress for dirty (but meaningful!) work. Organizers provide adult gloves.
I
f possible,
youth should bring small gloves for themselves.
DAY/DATE/TIME:
Tuesday, August 30, 5-6:30PM
LOCATION:
644 First St. Napa (in front of Model Bakery)
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Reminder:
NO SATURDAY
FOOD BANK HARVEST
ON AUG. 27
Join us Wednesdays at 8AM
to help pick veggies.
NEXT
SATURDAY HARVEST
will be September 3.
LOCATION:
SW corner Trower and Jefferson. Our plot is in the NW corner of the garden.
Wear close-toed shoes. Bring drinking water, sunscreen
and a hat.
Children welcome with adult supervision.
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NATIONAL DOG DAY
Friday, August 26
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"An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language."
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THE COMPOST CORNER
Q. A very bright UC Berkeley student (Full disclosure: my grandson - hz) just asked:
By separating out organic matter from our landfill due to Napa's excellent Curbside Composting program, are we slowing down the breakdown of the other material in the landfill?
A.
Indeed a very bright question...
The decomposition that takes place in a landfill is pretty inexact - modern landfills are constructed to prevent odors, runoff, etc. The idea is that they are supposed to inhibit materials from breaking down.
Decomposition does happen, often in the first few days
of organic matter being disposed of (before it's sealed away in the landfill for good) and then over the long period of time that the stuff is buried. As we know, decomposition in a landfill not a good thing - it generates methane, a greenhouse gas 20-30 times as powerful as carbon dioxide...
Have a Curbside Compost or recycling question for
Tim Dewey-Mattia
from
Napa Recycling
and
Waste Services?
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CanDo Quick Tip
FAMILY REUNION
COMING UP?
You can wow the crowd by knowing just what to call your Great-Grandma's brother's Grandchild.
to see a handy chart of
family tree terminology.
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IT CAN'T BE BEET
... the feeling you get when you take your extra garden veggies to
one of the Valley's Emergency Food Pantries.
Tell them CanDo sent you!
for locations and times.
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BITS AND PIECES
SPECTACULAR NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE REGALIA
this year's
Gathering of Nations PowWow,
a two day event held in April in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Read more about GON
here.
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Wednesday, August 24
8-10AM
SITE COORDINATOR TRAINING FOR RIVER CLEAN-UPS
Tuesday, Aug. 30
NAPA FOOD PROJECT
THREE KEY DATES
General Orientation
Wed., Sept. 7 7-8:30PM
Napa Food Bank
Neighborhood Coordinator Training
Wed., Sept. 21
6-7:30PM
Napa High - Rm. A-9
Next Pickup Day
Sat., October 8
9:30-noon
Napa Food Bank
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HERE'S WHAT YOU
CanDo TO GET INVOLVED
 We grow fresh, local produce for the Napa Food Bank.
Email Karen or Betty.
Waterways Keepers help maintain our rivers and stream to keep them vibrant and alive.
Email Margret.
Raises funds and awareness for local nonprofits in a year-end giving campaign.
Email hilary or Nancy.
CanDo is piloting a whole new way to help the Food Bank feed neighbors in need.
Email Karin/Amy.
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ANOTHER ADVENTURE FOR CanDo VOLUNTEERS
October
13-15
Help support CanDo's bottom line by volunteering to pour wine/beer or cashier at the
Safeway Open. This PGA golf tour has attracted some of golf's luminaries and it's attracted CanDo, too. We were honored to be asked by Silverado Country Club to help out as the first Napa Valley nonprofit outside the field of education. Now Community Resources for Children is involved, too. Good company.
While we're contributing as volunteers, Silverado will provide a generous contribution to CanDo at the close of the event. Safeway, the tournament sponsor, has also said that a million dollars from proceeds will be distributed to area nonprofits.
WHAT'S REQUIRED OF VOLUNTEERS? On each of three days, CanDo will cover two 3.5 hour shifts with eight volunteers for each shift. That's a lot of coverage. As a result, we're asking each volunteer to sign-up for two (or more) shifts. Whether your shifts are both on the same day or on two different days is up to you. On each day you volunteer, you'll receive a pass to enjoy the tournament when you're not working. There are also concerts each of our three nights.
A TIPS OR RBS CARD IS ALSO REQUIRED (certifying that you've been trained in how to pour alcohol). If you already have a card, great. Don't have one? No problem. Seven local two hour trainings will be offered for free in September. Or you may choose to complete an on-line training for which you'll need to self-pay (about $13). Your certification is good for three years.
We'll be wearing basic black shoes with shorts or slacks and working in a tent. Aprons and polo shirts will be provided.
Let's fill-up these slots!
Invite friends and neighbors to join in the action.
We're trying a new sign-up system through SignUpGenius.com. Please click
here to select your shifts and let us know if you run into any trouble.
Learn more about the Safeway Open
here.
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CanDo's NAPA FOOD PROJECT
IMPORTANT NEW DATES
ORIENTATION:
What's the Napa Food Project and why should I care? We'll explain the need, how it works, and how you can make a difference.
- DAY/DATE/TIME: Wed., September 7, 7-8:30PM
- LOCATION: Napa Food Bank 1766 Industrial Way
- RSVP: Email us. Write Sept. 7 in the subject line.
NEIGHBORHOOD COORDINATOR (NC) TRAINING:
Once every two months, NC volunteers:
1
) pick-up green bags of food at
neighbors'
front doors, and 2) drop bags off at the Napa Food Bank. NCs are critical to the success of the Food Project.
- DAY/DATE/TIME: Wed., September 21, 7-8:30PM
- LOCATION: Napa High School, Room A-9
- RSVP: Email us. Write Sept. 21 in the subject line.
NEXT PICKUP DAY: Saturday, October 8
New to the concept or want to share the idea with a friend? Here's the three minute
video.
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THE
CanDo SPOTLIGHT
Events and Volunteer Opportunities
from Other Groups Around the Valley
Tell 'em you heard about it through CanDo!
Note: Posting of events in this "Spotlight" does not constitute an endorsement by Napa Valley CanDo unless expressly stated. We list a variety of
opportunities and
programs we feel may be of interest to our readers.
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HELP TEACHERS DURING SUMMER SHOPPING DAYS
SPONSOR: Teacher Resource Center
of the North Bay (TRCNB)
TRCNB needs volunteers to help teachers while shopping by answering questions about supplies on hand, restocking shelves when empty, checking teachers in, giving them handouts.
DAY/DATE/TIME:
Volunteers needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 3-6PM
LOCATION: Storage By George, 1139 Golden Gate Dr. Napa
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PFLAG MONTHLY SUPPORT MEETING
Come and join PFLAG Napa's August support meeting.
Mingle with each other and enjoy light refreshments before breaking out into support groups.
Please bring your completed Orlando Memorial Quilt Square. An update on the progress with the Memorial Quilt will be provided. PFLAG Napa chapter offers support to families, friends of LGBTQ and all LGBTQ people (18 years and over) where you can share your feelings and experiences in a safe and confidential space. ALL ARE WELCOME!
DAY/DATE/TIME:
Tuesday, August 23, 7-9PM
LOCATION:
Wolfe Center, 2310 First Street
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NEW DAY CELEBRATION LUNCHEON
SPONSOR: New Day for Children
New Day for Children is laying roots in Napa. Since 2009, New Day for Children, a 501c3, provides restorative care and education to American girls rescued from sex trafficking. Taking a multi-faceted approach, New Day programs are designed to meet the unique needs of the girls rescued, combining shelter, education, therapy, and faith to help heal mind, body and spirit. New Day receives no government funds. It is supported by private donors and foundations. Hear the important work New Day is beginning in the Napa Valley with the opening of two new safe houses at a luncheon in late August.
7/24/16
DAY/DATE/TIME:
Saturday, August 27, 10:30AM-1:30PM
LOCATION:
Wedgewood at Napa's Kennedy Park
COST: $40
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NAPA COUNTY RCD/WATERWAYS KEEPERS
SPONSOR: Napa RCD/Waterwys Keepers
Napa County RCD & CanDo Waterways Keepers invite volunteers interested in serving as Site Captains for cleanup events, such as Coastal Cleanup Day and other future cleanup days. Site Captains are needed to greet volunteers, hand out materials, collect waivers, and report cleanup information. No prior experience necessary. Under 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Dress for dirty work, we will literally be handling garbage! Organizers provide gloves, however youth should bring small gloves for themselves if possible.
DAY/DATE/TIME:
Tuesday, August 30 , 5-6:30PM
LOCATION:
644 First St. Napa
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THE TRUE COST OF CLOTHING
SPONSOR: Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists
The True Cost is a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider who really pays the price for our clothing? It's about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. Filmed in countries all over the world, from the brightest runways to the darkest slums, and featuring interviews with the world's leading influencers including Stella McCartney, Livia Firth and Vandana Shiva.
DAY/DATE/TIME:
Friday, September 9, 7-9PM
LOCATION:
1625 Salvador Ave. Napa
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FORK IT OVER
SPONSOR: Oxbow Public Market to benefit
The Napa Valley Food Bank
The annual Fork It Over event has expanded to be an Oxbow District event, featuring appetizers from Oxbow Public Market restaurants and merchants paired with wines from Oxbow District tasting rooms, followed by a family-style, seated dinner prepared by celebrated chefs Ken Frank and Victor Scargle. Plus, don't miss the opportunity to bid on some stellar auction lots, including VIP experiences at BottleRock and the new Blue Note Napa, a party for 30 aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, and a private pizza party with Dario de Conti of Ca' Momi. One hundred percent of net proceeds benefit the Napa Valley Food Bank.
DAY/DATE/TIME:
Saturday, September 10, 6-10PM
LOCATION:
1046 McKinstry Street
COST: $225
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WILD NAPA
WILDLIFE & RESTORATION ON THE NAPA RIVER
What's happening locally to enhance habitat for wildlife and improve the health of the River? The Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District are spearheading a variety of projects to make more room for the Wild part of Napa. Project staff have spent countless hours in our riparian corridors, observing how wildlife use and respond to riparian restoration. Come to a presentation of photos, videos, and stories from those who work every day to improve the Napa River. This WILD NAPA lecture will not be held in the community room, instead please find us in magazine area of the library.
DAY/DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, September 14, 7-8PM
LOCATION:
Napa Library, 580, Coombs Street
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FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GIVE AWAY
SPONSOR: Community Action Napa Valley-Napa Valley Food Bank and OLE Health
Every third Friday of the month, Community Action Napa Valley-Napa Valley Food Bank and OLE Health partner to provide free fruits and vegetables to our community in front of OLE Health at 1141 Pear Tree Lane in Napa.
DAY/DATE/TIME:
9/16, 10/14, 1-4:30PM
LOCATION: 1141 Pear Tree Lane, Napa
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NAPA COUNTY COASTAL CLEANUP DAY 2016
SPONSOR: Napa RCD
We invite you to join this international effort and California's largest volunteer event in cleaning up our rivers, lakes, beaches and streets. In Napa County last year, over 400 volunteers cleaned 6,080 pounds of trash and 1,212 pounds of recyclables from Napa's waterways! Napa County residents will have the opportunity to help California stop the millions of cigarette butts, plastic bags, food wrappers, and plastic pollution of all types that litter California's beaches and inland waterways from reaching our ocean. Choose from the various trash cleanup sites throughout Napa County for the one that is the best fit for you, your family, friends, work or social group.
8/14/16
DAY/DATE/TIME:
Saturday, September 17, 9AM-noon
LOCATION:
Multiple locations throughout Napa Valley
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LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK
SPONSOR: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is looking for volunteers for the
Light the Night Walk to raise money for blood cancer patients. Volunteers get a free dinner and t-shirt. Participants walk along a two-mile route carrying illuminated lanterns - white for patients and survivors, red for supporters, and gold for those walking in memory. This is a powerful event and they need lots of help.
8/20/16
DAY/DATE/TIME:
Saturday, September 24, 5-8PM
LOCATION:
Oxbow Commons, Napa
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Have an Event You'd Like in the Spotlight?
Are you a nonprofit in need of volunteers?
Or do you have a fundraiser, educational opportunity, or fun event you'd like us
to
share in the "Spotlight"?
Space permitting, your post may run for up to three weeks leading to the date of your event. Any photo you'd like us to consider MUST be sent as a jpg.
Learn more and
submit your event here
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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Sunday, 6PM for the following Tuesday's blast.
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The Choices We Make
Napa Valley CanDo seeks to inspire and facilitate action
by alerting interested Valley residents about opportunities for service. If you participate as a volunteer in an activity that you learned about through Napa Valley CanDo, whether initiated by CanDo or another organization, please take personal responsibility for your involvement. Use common sense. Only you can determine whether an activity is a good
fit, that is to say
compatible with your interests and abilities.
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