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The CanDo Connection                                                                       June 12, 2018
In This Issue

Reminder
This buttery yellow color indicates volunteer 
opportunities.  

See this image? 

Family Friendly Event

It's a 
family-friendly  event.


 WORDS  MATTER 
 
"Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree 
a long time ago."

- Warren Buffet


FARM  TO  FOOD  BANK

HELP IS NEEDED
every Saturday in July and beyond  for just 1-1/2 hours.
 
Doing what, you ask?


It's simple! 
We pick up produce donations from friendly Farmers' Market vendors, then drive them to the Napa  Food Bank.

You'll always be working with an experienced volunteer.
and to sign up.
Family Friendly Event 
This is a great gig for teens!

QUICK  TIP

WHAT TO BELIEVE 
IN THE NEWS

Here  are the top 
fact-checking resources according to the 

Open a full-page version here.




BITS  AND  PIECES

NUMBER 16 DIES 
AT AGE 43,
leaving scientists "miserable."
 
about the world's oldest (known) spider.
Apologies to arachnophobes.


SAVE  THE  DATES

Save the Date

GARDENING FOR THE NAPA FOOD BANK
Early every Wednesday morning.
For details,  email  us.

CVNL VOLUNTEER FAIR
Sat., June 16
Fuller Park - Napa 
10AM-1:30PM

CanDo's 
NAPA FOOD PROJECT
Neighborhood Coordinator Orientation
Tuesday, July 10    6-7:30PM
FFIEmail  us!

 
HERE'S  WHAT  YOU   CanDo TO  GET  INVOLVED
 
We grow fresh, local produce for the Napa Food Bank. Email Karen or Betty.

Waterway Keepers began as a CanDo project. Now it's orchestrated by our friends at the Napa Co. RCD. Volunteers help maintain our river and streams to keep them vibrant and alive. 
Email Karen.

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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CanDo Connection is filled  with volunteer  opportunities 
and  events to help you connect  with community. 



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. 


WE'RE  CHUFFED!  *

Since its inception in June 2016, CanDo's Napa Food Project  has delivered 
102,632 pounds 
of non-perishable food 
to the Napa Food Bank 
to share with 
hungry neighbors. 

According to Food Bank Executive Director, Shirley King, 
the quality of the food we're bringing in 
is the best she has ever seen. 

To the nearly 900 Food Donors and  90 Neighborhood Coordinators - all volunteers - who make this possible:
  • You make a difference for thousands of neighbors.
  • You put into action the care and compassion of this community. 
  • Your actions give us one more reason to be proud to live in the Napa Valley.
Kudos to us all!
* chuffed:  to be very pleased or delighted with oneself (Brit)

FFI:  Email  us. We'd love to help you get involved. 

NEXT NEIGHBORHOOD COORDINATOR ORIENTATION:  
Tuesday, July 10, 6-7:30PM
FFI:  Email 
or call 707.252.7743

   
THIS  SATURDAY,  JUNE  16
Meet representatives from CanDo and
dozens of other terrific, local nonprofits.  
Explore ways to make a difference as a volunteer.

   SPONSOR:  Napa Center for Volunteer 
and Nonprofit Leadership.
Saturday, 10AM-1:30PM in beautiful Fuller Park
Jefferson and Oak Street

Join neighbors interested in  making a difference, 
just like you are
Be sure to drop by the CanDo table and say "Hi!"

Click here for a list of participating nonprofits.

   
Here's a peek at CanDo's amazing Food Bank garden crew. We're  learning about irrigation from Carol. 

Why help out in our Food Bank garden? 
It's relaxing. It's educational. It  helps our neighbors in need. 
Besides, we're a pretty fun group to work with!

Join us early any Wednesday morning. 
Location:  1226A Salvador Avenue
Soon we'll be adding a Saturday morning harvest, too.
Interested?  Email us.

 
Spotlight - Stars
THE CanDo SPOTLIGHT
Events and Volunteer Opportunities
from Other Groups Around the Valley
 Tell 'em you heard about it through CanDo!

Note: Posting 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. Explore! Enjoy! Get involved!
 PORCHFEST 2018
SPONSOR:  NAPA COUNTY LANDMARKS

Volunteer at 2018  Napa Porchfest  on Sunday, July 29! Two hundred volunteers are need to help the magic happen. Porchfest brings Napa neighbors and friends together on downtown porches to enjoy local music, food and friendship. Turn off the technology and wander outside. Enjoy historic downtown Napa. Revel in the music and the fresh air. Two hour shifts cover the day from 10:30-6:30PM. Sign-up now.
DAY/DATE/TIME:  Sunday, July 29  12:30-5PM
LOCATION: Old Town Napa
FFI: 
Learn more about Porchfest  here . Visit their Facebook page. Volunteer here.
  SUMMER NIGHTS AT THE RLS MUSEUM   
 
SPONSOR: Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
On Friday nights in June enjoy a unique evening at the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum as they open their doors late for the first time ever. The Robert Louis Stevenson Museum will open their doors to the community in the evening for friends, neighbors, and fellow Stevensonians to explore the museum and its exhibits. If you have never visited the RLS Museum before, are overdue for a return visit, or looking for an activity before dinner, then this event is for you! Light refreshments provided. Admission is free.   
DAY/DATE/TIME:  Fridays, June 15, 22, 29, 5-7PM 
LOCATION:  1490 Library Lane, St Helena
FFI:
  Email, call 707.963.3757 or visit their website
 GET TO KNOW OUR ASSEMBLY MEMBER  
CECILIA AGUIAR-CURRY 
SPONSOR: League of Women Voters of Napa County 
The Community is invited to get to know Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, California Assembly Member for Napa County (District 4). 
DAY/DATE/TIME:  Saturday, June 23, Doors open at 9:30AM. Light fare served 10-10:45. Talk and Q&A 11-noon. 
LOCATION:  McCarthy Library Community Room, Napa Valley College
FFI:
  Email or call 707.707.337.5741. 
 ST. HELENA COMMUNITY BAND 
CONCERTS IN THE PARKS
SPONSOR:  St. Helena Community Band
Enjoy free music in the great outdoors at  Pioneer and Lyman  parks in Calistoga and St. Helena. 
DAY/DATE/TIME: Sunday, July 1, 3PM
LOCATION:  Pioneer Park/Calistoga
DAY/DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 4, 5PM
LOCATION:  Lyman Park, St. Helena -  Concerts 90 minutes.
FFI:  Email, phone 707.963.2841,  or visit their