WORDS MATTER
"Environmental pollution is an incurable disease. It can only be prevented."
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Reminder
This buttery yellow color indicates volunteer opportunities.
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CanDo QUICK TIP
5 REASONS TO SKIP BOTTLED WATER
What better time than Plastic Free July to break the bottled water habit?
If you need convincing,
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FARM TO FOOD BANK
RODRIGUEZ FARMS
These friendly vendors come all the way from Watsonville to sell their delectable berries at our Saturday Farmers' Market.
CanDo thanks the Rodriguez family for the dozens of flats of sweet, juicy strawberries they've donated to our Food Bank in the last year.
Come join us as we collect donations, and you can
thank the Rodriguezes
in person!
It only takes about two hours of your time on the Saturday morning of your choice.
and to select dates
that
work for you.
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CanDo seeks volunteers for these fun,
time-limited jobs.
Simply click each description to learn more.
One more person needed for our team of volunteer coordinators.
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BITS AND PIECES
THIS GRANDPA'S
GOT THE GROOVE
Watch him rock out with his granddaughter.
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SAVE THE DATES
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WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY MORNINGS
The garden is bursting, and we're already harvesting twice a week.
Wed. and Sat.,
7:30AM-9:00AM-ish.
FFI: Please
Email us before stopping by.
NAPA VOLUNTEER FAIR
DAY/DATE/TIME: Saturday
, August 5, 10AM-2PM
LOCATION: The Oxbow School - Napa.
CanDo's next
NAPA FOOD PROJECT
PICK-UP
Saturday, August 12
9:30-noon
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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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PLASTIC FREE JULY
You're not likely to be able to (or even to want to)
put into action ALL of these strategies.
But as Coach John Wooden used to say,
"Do not let what you cannot do
interfere with what you CanDo." ***
A-Z ALTERNATIVES
for living plastic-free
From bin liners to toothpaste,
to visit the Plastic Free July website.
Did you take the challenge?
*** OK, Wooden didn't spell CanDo the way we do.
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COMPOST CORNER
In honor of Camille and Phil, this important Compost Corner question takes the lead this week.
Q. There are compostable diaper services available in the Bay Area, but none that serve Napa at this time. Which is more environmentally conscious between a cloth diaper service and a compostable diaper service? Also, are compostable diapers okay to put into the brown bins?
A. Disposable diapers are a very significant portion of the waste stream, at least 2% of total landfilled material by weight in the US (so probably more than that in CA where we divert a higher percentages of other materials).
They are mostly made of plastic and are single-use, so significant resources go into their production...and when they go to the landfill (with pee/poop in them) the human waste generates methane, a greenhouse gas more than 20 times as potent at carbon dioxide. Learn more...
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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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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GROWING OLIVES
SPONSOR:
UC Master Gardeners of Napa County
Join Napa MGs in the definitive workshop on growing olive trees in Napa County. You will learn total care and harvest tips for producing and enjoying their tasty fruit and olive oil. Olive trees can also be grown as an ornamental only. This workshop will be held at Big Dog Ranch where you will see a small orchard on country property and learn first hand from the farmer. Find the Napa MGs on
Facebook.
DAY/DATE/TIME: Saturday
, July 22, 9:30-11:30AM
LOCATION: Big Dog Ranch, 1020 Congress Valley Rd., Napa
COST: $5
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NAPA VALLEY WORLD SERIES OF CRICKET
SPONSOR:
Napa Valley Cricket Club
Join the NVCC at the Napa Valley Expo in downtown Napa for the 6th Annual Napa Valley World Series of Cricket, pitting members from Australia and America (AA) against members from the Rest of the World (ROW). The trophy is currently held by the ROW and who are looking to retain the trophy in 2017 to tie up the total at three wins a piece. Bring the family for a fun day filled with supervised kids' activities (jumping castle, games) - an instant cellar drawing - wine by Clos Du Val Winery - beer from Anchor Brewing Company - food from Compadres Rio Grille and much more. Gates Open -
10AM. Toss -
10:15AM. Game starts -
10:30AM. Lunch break -
1PM (approx.) Game finishes -
4PM (approx)
DAY/DATE/TIME: Sunday
, July 23, 10:30AM-5PM
LOCATION: Napa Valley Expo, 3rd Street, Napa
FREE ADMISSION.
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PEACE VIGIL
SPONSOR:
Napa Valley Unitarian Fellowship,
Napa Friends Meeting
This is a vigil to witness for peace and sanity, both within our nation and around the world. It is not a protest and we do not interfere with traffic or pedestrians. This vigil has been ongoing since 2004. Come out and express your solidarity with those who resist authoritarianism and militarization. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, a chair if you like, a sign or flag (though they will be provided), and a peaceful heart.
DAY/DATE/TIME: Sunday
, July 23, 2-4PM
LOCATION: Corners of Third & Soscol, Napa
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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID for YOUTH
SPONSOR: Providence St. Joseph Health
Mental Health First Aid trains people 16 and older how to offer help to a young person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. First aid is given until appropriate treatment and support are received, or until the crisis resolves. This eight hour course includes a MHFA course manual, a wallet card with action steps, a 3-year certificate of completion and local and national resources. This training is for youth, ages 16 - 24. Please wear comfortable clothing. Lunch will be provided by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Napa both days.
DAY/DATE/TIME: Tuesday and Wednesday, July 25 and 26, 10AM-2:30PM.
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PFLAG NAPA JULY 25 SUPPORT GATHERING
SPONSOR: PFLAG
Napa
Come and join PFLAG Napa's support gathering. PFLAG works to make sure that all people who are LGBTQ+ are not only valued by society, but take pride in and value themselves. They do this through providing peer-to-peer support, educating people on the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for inclusive policies and laws. The Napa chapter offers support to families, friends of LGBTQ+ and all LGBTQ+ people (18 years of age and over) where you can share your feelings and experiences in a safe and confidential space. There will be an opportunity to mingle with members and enjoy light refreshments.
DAY/DATE/TIME: Tuesday
, July 25, 7-9PM
LOCATION: Wolfe Center, 2310 First Street, Napa
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A DOCUMENTARY FILM: WATERMARK
SPONSOR:
Environmental Education Coalition
of Napa County (EECNC)
Watermark is a feature documentary bringing together diverse stories from around the globe about our relationship with water: how we are drawn to it, what we learn from it, how we use it, and the consequences of that use.
All film proceeds go to benefit the Darcy Aston Environmental Advocacy Scholarship for local high school students pursuing environmental studies.
A discussion with Napa Water Division staff follows the film. And of course, there will be delicious refreshments! You may buy tickets at the door or buy them online
here
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DAY/DATE/TIME: T
hurs., July 27 7-9PM Doors open 6:30PM.
LOCATION:
Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center Main Stage 92 minutes.
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NAPA VOLUNTEER FAIR
SPONSOR:
Napa Valley Community Housing, CVNL, The Oxbow School
Come to a Napa Volunteer Fair! This collaborative event provides an opportunity for individuals to connect with local nonprofit organizations one-on-one. The Fair is free to the public. Participating nonprofits will have tables in the studios and the roll-up doors will be open. Come stroll the beautiful grounds at The Oxbow School and learn about volunteer opportunities and general information about the amazing work nonprofits are doing in Napa County. Whether you're a student, retired, a business owner, or are simply curious about volunteer or board opportunities and want to meet like-minded people in Napa, this is for you and your family!
DAY/DATE/TIME: Saturday
, August 5, 10AM-2PM
LOCATION: The Oxbow School
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GUIDED TREE WALK AT FULLER PARK
SPONSOR:
UC Master Gardeners of Napa County
Join the Napa MGs and stroll around beautiful Fuller Park. Learn fun facts regarding the many trees that can be found there. This is a free walk but pre-registration is appreciated. Find the Master Gardeners at the corner of Oak and Jefferson. More details can be found on their web-site along with other public workshop information. Also, find the Napa MGs on
Facebook.
DAY/DATE/TIME: Monday, August 7, 10AM-noon
LOCATION: Fuller Park, downtown Napa. Oak/Jefferson.
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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.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Sunday, 6PM for the following Tuesday's blast.
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