Greetings!

October was a difficult month. The fires will leave a lasting mark on Napa and Sonoma Counties for years. Fortunately, all the fires are now contained and residents, businesses, and the counties are moving forward and in recovery mode. I continue to be impressed by the strength, resilience and support throughout both counties. We, in American Canyon, are fortunate, that we were not directly impacted by the fires. Our fire fighters and police officers were deployed throughout Napa County to support the fire operations, some working for days with little rest. Further, the American Canyon Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) opened and staffed the shelter at American Canyon High School. Our gracious American Canyon residents also supported the County by volunteering at other shelters too. Our residents and businesses also donated thousands of dollars in cash, gift cards, and supplies. Should you still desire to help, please consider donating to the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership or the Napa Valley Community Foundation.

To be informed of future urgent or emergency incidents, please sign up for Nixle, by visiting www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777. 

AMERICAN CANYON COMMUNITY THANK YOU - To thank and acknowledge our first responders and our community, who graciously opened their hearts to our neighbors during this tragedy, we invite you to attend a Community Thank You event. This event will be held on Wednesday, November 15th beginning at 6 PM. Mayor Leon Garcia will lead a short program beginning at 6:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served. Please come out to show your support and thank those that kept our community safe and supported our County during this tragic event. More details will be sent next week.

Jason Holley

Interim City Manager

P.S. – You may be wondering about recent construction activity around town. The City’s website has the latest information – it will be a busy fall, so please check for updates regularly.

American Canyon Tree of Life

Years ago, the American Canyon Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 11099 (now merged with Vallejo's VFW Chapter), developed the Tree of Life to honor the lives of American Canyon's deceased veterans. The name, service branch, and dates of service are imprinted on brass leaves and affixed to the "Tree of Life" on the wall outside of the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

 

Military Honor Wall

The City of American Canyon honors our active military personnel with an Active Military Wall of Honor. The Wall of Honor is located adjacent to the City Council Chambers at City Hall and displays pictures and information about American Canyon residents, their family members or loved ones currently serving in the Armed Forces. 

 

If you have questions or would like more information about the Tree of Life or the Honor Wall, contact  Suellen Johnston at (707) 647-5337.

On the Agenda...

The City Council will meet again on Tuesday, November 7th, at 6:30 PM at City Hall. Click here for the agenda.

Since our Last Update...

Your City Council met on October 17th and October 24th, click the dates to watch the meeting videos.

Future Meetings...

All meetings are held at 6:30 PM at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Check  here a few days before the meeting for the full agenda.

Thursday, November 9th - Parks & Community Service Commission

Thursday, November 16th - Planning Commission

Fire District Newsletter

The American Canyon Fire District publishes an informative newsletter each month. Click here for the latest. 

Recreation Opportunities

Check out the new Activity Guide for Winter & Spring (December - April). Registration opens November 15th.

After School Boys Basketball - starts November 7th

Adult Trip to Solano College Theater (Peter and the Wolf) - November 7th

Healthy Holiday Feast- November 19th, 2-4 PM, Senior Multiuse Center, 2185 Elliott Drive (SMUC)

Thanksgiving Break 3-Day Basketball Camp- November 20-22, 9 AM-3 PM 

Unique Talent Celebration- November 22nd, 10:30 AM, SMUC

Black Friday Hike-November 24th, 10 AM-12 PM, Newell Open Space

Help Drive Transportation in Napa Valley

Napa County residents are invited to participate in the process of the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA). One of the most effective ways to provide input is through service on one of NVTA's citizen advisory committees. Through this service, civic-minded citizens become involved in their local government and make recommendations to the NVTA Board of Directors. NVTA, in turn, benefits from the knowledge, experience and expertise of local citizens. If you are a resident in Napa County and are interested in serving click here for more information.

Scouting for Food

Scouting For Food, the Boy Scouts of America's Annual Food Drive is here! This Saturday, November 4th, the Scouts will place door hangers on every door in American Canyon. If you'd like to participate, please place nonperishable goods in a recycled bag or box, attach the door hanger, and place it outside in view of the street by 9:00 AM. Next Saturday, November 11th, the Scouts will pick up the donated food. Please no glass containers or perishable foods. If you have questions, or if your donation is not picked up by 2 PM call Mandy Le (510) 875-0228.

Chamber of Commerce Hosting Disaster Loan Workshop

The American Canyon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free informational workshop on Economic Injury Disaster Loans which can help small businesses and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the recent fire disaster. The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, November 9th, 3 - 5 PM, at the Doubletree Hotel in American Canyon. Click here for more information and to sign up.