CanDo Spirit Award
Application deadline: June 30
How often do we get the chance to show young employees how much we appreciate their creative energy and commitment to the nonprofit sector?
The CanDo Spirit Award recognizes the outstanding work of one young, full-time Napa County nonprofit employee. The honor comes with a $1000 cash prize generously sponsored by the
Napa Valley Vintners.
ANY Napa County nonprofit may nominate, whether they're involved in CanDo's Give!Guide or not.
There are two parts to the application process, one for the nominating NPO and one to be completed by the nominee. Click here for applications. Both are due June
30, 2017.
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WORDS MATTER
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"We cannot do
all things,
but we CanDo
small things."
-- hz
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Reminder
This buttery yellow color indicates volunteer opportunities.
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CanDo QUICK TIP
Feeling crafty? Reach for the (giant) stars.
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SUMMER HARVEST IS AT THE FARMERS' MARKET
Help get donated produce to the Napa Food Bank
for Neighbors in need.
At the close of each Saturday Napa Farmers' Market, CanDo volunteers transport the generous donations of Market vendors to the Napa Food Bank.
Less waste; more wholesome food for folks who rely on the Food Bank.
So easy. This is
a volunteer gig that takes less than two hours of your Saturday morning and
brings a smile to everyone's face.
FFI: Click
here
and to select dates that
work for you. Saturday s
hifts run from
11:30AM until
about 1:15PM.
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CanDo seeks volunteers for these fun,
time-limited jobs.
Simply click each description to learn more.
a team of volunteer coordinators
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BITS AND PIECES
MORE FABULOUS STAIRS
the work of master carpenters, engineers and architects, artists all.
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SAVE THE DATES
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Come join in the gardening fun every Wednesday morning, 9AM-11AM-ish.
FFI: Please
Email us before stopping by.
GENDER REVOLUTION
A
National Geographic
documentary (TV - PG)
Explore the complexities of
gender identity at
a free showing.
Tues., June 27 7-9PM
Embassy Suites - Napa
1075 Calif. Blvd.
Presented by PFLAG Napa, LGBTQ Connection, and Napa Valley CanDo.
NAPA FOOD PROJECT
NEIGHBORHOOD COORDINATORS' TRAINING
Monday, July 10
or
Tuesday, July11, 6-7:30PM
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elp you
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THERE WAS SOMETHING YOU WANTED
TO DO THIS SUMMER...
Oh right; get involved with the Napa Food Project!
45,000
pounds of food collected and counting.
Yes, indeed.
We cannot do all things, but we CanDo smal
l things.
And when each of us does our small part...
Interested in getting even more food to those in need? Become a Neighborhood Coordinator.
Give us just
90-minutes.
We'll give you a way to help change your world.
Attend a training
either
Monday, July 10 or
Tuesday, July 11,
6-7:30PM
FFI:
Email or call 707.252.7743
What does a Neighborhood Coordinator do?
New to the project? Watch a brief video
here
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FREE SCREENING TUESDAY, JUNE 27
7-9:00PM
Embassy Suites Hotel - Napa
1075 California Boulevard.
Join journalist Katie Couric as she sets out to explore the rapidly evolving complexities of
gender
identity.
This documentary, produced by National Geographic, explores the way gender shapes our lives and experiences and the ongoing cultural conversation surrounding the spectrum of gender identity.
TV-PG - 95 minutes.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion.
FFI:
Email
or call
707.681.1477.
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COMPOST CORNER:
NO FOG DOWN THE DRAIN
(Nix to Fat, Oil, Grease)
FOG can cause clogged sewer lines, leading to sewage overflows that contaminate our homes, streets and creeks. Helping to prevent sewer overflows and back-ups is easy.
Here's what you CanDo:
* Never pour fats, oil or grease down the drain.
* Don't put fatty food scraps down the disposal.
* Collect fats and grease in a can and dispose in the compost pail.
* Scrape food scraps into the compost pail.
* Dry wipe pots and pans containing grease with paper towels before washing. The paper towels can go in compost.
* Take used cooking oil (also fat and grease) to the Hazardous Waste Collection Facility or Devlin Rd. Reuse and Recycle Center.
Find a map
here
. This service is free.
Email
questions about Curbside Composting or recycling to the Compost Corner. We'll get responses to your questions from
Tim Dewey-Mattia,
Napa Recycling
and Waste Services
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2017 Give!Guide Participants
In case you haven't seen a complete list of the excellent Napa County nonprofits just selected
for this year's
Napa Valley Give!Guide, click
here.
Help us make it happen!
Email
or call 707.252.7743.
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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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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSIST & MENTOR
Ag4YOUTH KIDS
SPONSOR: Ag4Youth
Experienced and non-experienced volunteers needed to support underserved kids. Help as they raise and care for farm animals, getting them ready for the Napa County Fair, August 9-13. Additional volunteers needed to work with the kids in the garden
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DAY/DATE/TIME: Now through October, 2-4 hours per week.
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MEALS ON WHEELS
SPONSOR: Community Action Napa Valley
Meals on Wheels needs drivers to help deliver to clients.
Those interested commit to one day a week for about two hours, long enough to deliver about 20 meals on one route.
Think you might be the right person for the job? You're welcome to go on a ride along to see if this is something that interests you.
DAY/DATE/TIME: Monday through Friday, 9:30AM-1PM
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LET'S TALK ABOUT INSECTS
SPONSOR:
UC Master Gardeners of Napa County
Join the Napa Master Gardeners as they delve into the fascinating world of insects. You will learn about the bad insects who can damage your plants and what to do about them and the very good ones whom we want to have around and ways to encourage them. This is a wonderful family event and is FREE! No RSVP required.
DAY/DATE/TIME: Thursday
, July 6, 7-8PM
LOCATION: Napa County Library
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IN THE PARLOR ~ THE FINAL GOODBYE
SPONSOR:
Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists & OmaiGrace
A Napa encore presentation of the award winning documentary film
In The Parlor, examining the growing trend of family-led after death-care. Screening will be followed by discussion/Q & A with Heidi Boucher, writer, director and producer of the film.
In The Parlor shares an intimate story of three individuals who, with the support and guidance of their families and communities, were cared for at home after their deaths. Through interviews with both funeral industry professionals and DIY advocates, the film opens the possibility of questioning conventional funeral practices and aims to broaden awareness of alternative deathcare options in the US.
DAY/DATE/TIME: Thursday
, July 6, 6-9PM
LOCATION: 1625 Salvador Avenue
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GUIDED TREE WALKS AT FULLER PARK
SPONSOR:
UC Master Gardeners of Napa County
Stroll around lovely Fuller Park in downtown Napa and learn its rich history while the Napa Master Gardeners tell you interesting facts about 41 different trees that can be found throughout the park. This is a free event, but to be guaranteed a map please pre-register. Walk-ins are welcomed. All details can be found on the MG website.
DAY/DATE/TIME: Monday
, July 10, 10AM-noon
LOCATION: Fuller Park, downtown Napa
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LIKE TO HAVE YOUR EVENT IN THE
CanDo 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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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 has a whole new way to help the Food Bank feed neighbors in need.
Email Marilyn.
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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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