VOTE by March 3!

Same Day Voter Registration, known as Conditional Voter Registration, is a safety net for Californians who miss the deadline to register to vote or update their voter registration information

for an election.

Learn about "Same Day" Voter Registration

here.

C OMPOST CORNER

Oh, no! Did you miss it?

National Battery Day was February 18. We were so excited introducing you to NRWS's new recycling newsletter, that we neglected to tell you.

Apologies.

It's not just bad practice, it's dangerous to throw batteries away.

Please find all you need to know about how best to dispose of batteries here.

Email questions about

Curbside Composting

or recycling to

"Compost Corner."

Responses graciously provided by

Tim Dewey-Mattia,

Napa Recycling

& Waste Services.

HERE'S WHAT YOU CanDo TO GET INVOLVED

Preventing food insecurity: In CanDo's Garden for the Food Bank we grow fresh, local produce for the CAN-V Food Bank. CanDo's Food Rescue Team collects produce from generous Napa Farmers' Market vendors for the Food Bank and Homeless Shelter. Email Karen.

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

Raises funds and awareness for local nonprofits in a year-end giving campaign. Planning takes place beginning each spring. Lots of ways to help! Email hilary or Nancy.

CanDo has a brilliant

program to share food with neighbors in need. Email Marilyn.

CanDo urges you to raise your voice and

vote by March 3.

THE NEW NAPA FARMERS MARKET VENUE

is attracting new volunteers for CanDo's

Food Rescue Team

On Sat. Feb. 22, a crew

of nine people helped out and learned the ropes at the beautiful new Napa Farmers Market location at the Expo.

Welcome, and thank you!

As we do every Saturday, year round, we collected donations of fresh produce at the Market, then took them to the Napa Homeless Shelter and the Food Bank.

Sign-up here to join us

WHEN: any Saturday year-round. You choose.

TIME: 12:15-1:45ish

WHERE: Napa Farmers Market at the Napa Expo

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!

RAINWATER HARVESTING AND RAIN GARDENS

SPONSOR: City of Napa Water, Napa County Resource Conservation District

The City of Napa and the Napa County Resource Conservation District sponsor this free Water-Wise Workshop as part of the Napa Library's H2O Superhero Program. Jesse Savou, Founder/Owner of BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment Systems, will show how to actively collect and store rainwater for later irrigation use. Holly Johnson of GSM Landscape Architects will present the passive rainwater harvesting option, specialized gardens that reduce runoff and pollution while creating habitat for native species. Session will also include local residents' rainwater harvesting case studies. No registration needed.

DAY/DATE/TIME: Wednesday, February 26, 6:30-8:30PM

LOCATION: Napa Main Library, 580 Coombs Street

FFI: Email, call 707.257.9309, or visit their website.

BE THE CHANGE:

HONING YOUR SKILLS AS A CLIMATE CHAMPION

SPONSOR: Napa Climate NOW!

You're invited to an intimate, interactive evening to gain greater confidence as climate champion. Napa Climate NOW co-founder, Linda Brown, leads this workshop. Participants will deepen their understanding of the latest climate science in order to see where the greatest opportunities are for tackling climate change. You will

hone your voice in talking about climate with friends, family, peers, and elected representatives, explore opportunities to make a difference in Napa, and connect with local and regional partners

This is the decade for action to put a halt to climate destabilization. Every one of us has an important role to play. Find out where you can plug in most effectively.

DAY/DATE/TIME: Thursday, February 27 6-8PM

LOCATION: Napa Library, 580 Coombs Street

FFI: Visit their website.

Download the flyer

FFI: Email, call 707.738.6271, or visit their website.

WHAT A DELIGHTFUL WAY TO VOLUNTEER

SPONSOR: Community Resources for Children

http://bit.ly/StoryTimeReaders2020

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 to share in the SPOTLIGHT?

Space permitting, your post may run for up to three weeks leading to the date of your event. Photos you'd like us to consider MUST be sent as a jpg.

FFI: Learn more and submit event here .

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: S unday, 6PM for the following Tuesday's blast.

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The CanDo Connection

is filled with volunteer opportunities

and events to help you connect with community.

Our Mission Statement

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.