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N A PA VA L L E Y ’ S C O M M U N I T Y M AG A Z I N E

NOVEMBER 2021

GIVING BACK ISSUE O N T H E COVE R

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Old Republic Title Celebrating Veterans Day By Kathleen Reynolds

20 Napa Valley CanDo's GiveGuide

By Karen Garcia and Patricia Moynihan

24 Napa Valley Bistro

Survival of a Hidden Gem with Old Fashioned Values

By Carolynne Gamble

32 B2B Group Trusted Professionals

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Community Snapshots

40 Napa Valley College

Delivers Excellence in Hospitality

& Tourism Programs By Linda Bausch

48 It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like

Christmas in Downtown Napa By Craig Smith

53 Napa Valley Upcoming Events

Christmas in Downtown Napa

Napa Valley Bistro Survival of a Hidden Gem with Old Fashioned Values

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Linda Bausch Carolynne Gamble Karen Garcia Patricia Moynihan Kathleen Reynolds Craig Smith

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Old Republic Title would like to thank all the Doctors, Nurses, Firefighters and First Responders for their resilience, selflessness and dedication for keeping our community safe. You are the true heroes! Why Old Republic Title?

When you select a title insurer, you’ve chosen a company you can rely on as long as you or your heirs own a property. Old Republic Title’s value doesn’t just come from being in business for more than a century. It’s much more than that. At Old Republic Title, you’ll find exceptional client service every step of the way. Through each stage of the process, you’ll work with experienced title insurance professionals who strive to provide prompt delivery of our products and services. Our products and services are designed to protect our clients associated with a real estate transaction. Whether you’re a homeowner, real estate professional, builder or lender, we provide solutions to meet your needs. We take the mystery out of the complex settlement process by providing advanced technology solutions that meet high compliance standards.

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Celebrating veterans day ★★★★ By Kathleen Reynolds Veterans Home nursing staff

Do you know a veteran? Their special day is coming up on November 11. At the end of their military service, many live contentedly at the Veterans Home of California, Yountville. These approximately 650 men and women heroes represent the dark days of World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, along with vets who served in times of peace. How will they celebrate their big day? “Our Veterans Day at the Home is really two weeks of activities,” says Joshua Kiser, Veterans Home Public Information Officer. “On November 3, our home members will enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared by local celebrity chefs for the 17th Annual Celebrity Chef’s Luncheon, hosted by the Yountville Chamber of Commerce. On November 7, members of the Memorial Squadron will perform a flyover of the Home. November 11, the Home will have a virtual ceremony, followed by activities during lunch and a stand-up comedian will provide entertainment in the afternoon.” Kiser says that Home members and staff continue to practice infection control protocols, 14

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including wearing face coverings, physical distancing, increased hand washing, temperature checks, screening of staff and residents upon entry to their facility and continued use of protective equipment. “I think the overall mood is positive and everyone is thankful that the Home has remained a safe space for our home members during the pandemic,” says Kiser. “We are very appreciative of the hard work of our staff and the understanding and cooperation of our home members and their families.” Despite COVID restrictions, the Veterans Home administration and Allied Council strive to make living there as fun-filled and relaxed as possible. They do this while still providing residential care, intermediate care, skilled nursing and a “Memory Care Center” for residents with forms of dementia. “Our therapeutic activities department has provided an array of fun and safe activities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. They have held many outdoor activities to celebrate holidays such as Cinco De Mayo and the Fourth of July. They also held/organized outdoor bingo, bocce ball and recently the Home’s bell choir, affectionately

called the Ding-A-Lings, began practicing again outdoors.” Recently the Veterans Home of California, Yountville received a 2021 Bronze American Health Care Association (AHCA)/ National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) National Quality Award. The Home was recently voted one of America’s Best Nursing Homes in California by Newsweek Magazine for the third consecutive year. The Home’s annual operating budget is $47 million, half of which comes from the California general fund and the remainder by other sources such as federal reimbursements, member fees and citizens. The Veterans Home in Yountville was founded and purchased in 1882 on land that was part of Salvador Vallejo’s Napa Rancho. The land was purchased with funds from public donations. It was a farm and continued to operate as one while the administration building was being completed in 1883. Original operating funds came from state and federal sources until 1900 when the state of California purchased the 910 acres of land and its 55 buildings from the federal government. This past spring, the California Department of General Services unveiled plans to construct a $269 million, 240-bed skilled nursing and memory care center as part of a master campus plan announced in 2019. The project is being built

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for the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). The new 300,000-square-foot, fivestory facility will provide long-term care to about 1,000 aged or disabled veterans, including support for residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injuries. The design will be like the Home’s current architectural style. The Veterans Home wasn’t immune to the construction chaos caused by the pandemic. “The skilled nursing facility project is making progress and the hope is that construction will start soon,” explains Kiser of the facility, originally planned to be completed by 2023. Approximately 80 to 100 new staff will be added for the new nursing facility, adding to the approximately 950 workers usually employed at the Home. Kiser says that the Home is currently actively recruiting new employees to join

the Yountville Veterans Home team and job postings are available at calvet.ca.gov/jobs. The rambling Mission-style buildings with their terra cotta roofs, high on the hills west of Yountville are popular to California’s veterans interested in retiring. This can add to the waiting time for acceptance to the Home. “The time it takes to be admitted to the Home is based on a number of factors including level of care needed, medical information and current living situation,” says Kiser. “Waiting list timelines can vary depending on the level of care needed.” To find out more about admission to the Home and the application process visit calvet.ca.gov/calvetprograms/veteran-homes or contact the Veterans Home of California, Yountville admission department at 707-944-4601.

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IT’S BEEN A WILD RIDE, BUT CANDO’S GIVE!GUIDE STAYS IN THE SADDLE and will be accepted until midnight on December 31, 2021. Of course, it does take a community to create this kind of successful campaign:

2020 sometimes felt like riding bareback on a wild mustang, didn’t it? Now with the advent of vaccines, and advances in our understanding of COVID-19, a certain degree of normality has returned. But most of us are still adapting and adjusting to this wild ride that COVID-19 and the Delta variant have put us on. We’re not back in the stable yet. As we’ve all continued to adapt, so has the Give!Guide, CanDo’s unique year-end giving campaign that invites neighbors to help our community thrive by supporting local nonprofits. Last year, when the need for their services was greater than ever, we switched to an onlineonly format which allowed more nonprofits to participate. It turned out to be our best year ever: 1,314 supporters donated a total of $708,473 to 57 NPOs. This brings our total in 8 years to $3,374,341, for 125 nonprofits in the Napa Valley. Following this astonishing success, we’re again rising to meet the challenge in 2021: our 9th campaign will begin at 12:01 am on Giving Tuesday, November 30. It will run for one month, online-only: the website will go live at CanDoGiveGuide.org. Donations can begin at $10

- A steering committee of 8 energetic G!G volunteers puts the whole thing together; - Each year’s participating nonprofits work collaboratively, sharing ideas and strategies that have worked well in their fundraising efforts; - Generous business partners such as the Napa Valley Vintners, Napa Recycling and Waste Services, Del Sur Mortgage, Kamer Consulting Group, Corcoran Global Living and Wyman Property Management demonstrate their community commitment through sponsorship and other in-kind donations; - And you, the donors, who make all the difference with your generous tax-deductible year-end donations. 2021 is our first year without our lodestar Hilary Zunin and we’ve often wondered, “What would Hilary do?” We think she’d be proud of us as we navigate this twisty, unpredictable ride, with the help of our supportive Napa Valley communities and the tremendous nonprofits that help these communities in so many ways. Here are a few reasons why CanDo’s Napa Valley Give!Guide has become the best single way to support a world of good by sharing your year-end donations with Napa Valley nonprofits:

1. COVID-19 has changed everything. Nonprofits county-wide are hugely challenged. They’re providing more services with fewer opportunities to raise funds. 2. It’s local. Each participating nonprofit focuses their work right here in Napa County. 3. Puts you in the know. Increases your awareness about the missions of worthy organizations.

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4. Giving won’t break the bank. Donations begin at $10, but you may give as much as you like and vary amounts to each nonprofit. 5. Save time. You can give to one or many groups with a single transaction. You can donate by credit card or check. 6. Donations are tax-deductible. You’ll receive tax receipts from each nonprofit to whom you give. 7. Real-time ticker brings you right into the action. Current donation totals appear on the website. 8. CanDo’s Give!Guide can help kids learn about generosity and philanthropy right in their own backyard. 9. You care. You’re inspired to be a part of this community of givers. 10. It just feels good.

Remember: log on to CanDoGiveGuide.org on Giving Tuesday, November 30 through Friday, December 31! YOU MAKE A CHOICE. YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WE MAKE IT EASY.

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Owning a restaurant during the pandemic is not for the faint of heart. Perseverance and resilience are key ingredients. Meet Chef Bernardo Ayala, Co-owner of Napa Valley Bistro What are the greatest challenges faced this past year? “It was the unpredictability,” admitted Chef Bernardo. “We didn’t know if we were going to be open or closed. When we were open, we didn’t know what the rules would be. Things were continually changing, and it is difficult to maintain a rhythm with so many ups and downs.”

Monica Mora has been with NV Bistro for over 5 years Chef Bernardo Ayala and Vanessa Aguiniga, Service Manager

Consider that fine dining cuisine doesn’t work well for take-out only. The fast food restaurants and the take-outs were thriving of course, but white tablecloth restaurants like Napa Valley Bistro were struggling. “We had a whole crew working like a well-oiled machine, and then we had to close,” continued Chef Bernardo. “Everything broke down. All systems fell apart. Some employees changed careers and did not return, plus I was constantly worried about employees getting sick.” “I was not so worried about losing local customers because we have a very local, loyal clientele here. I was frustrated. Not with customers. Not with employees. Like 100% of the people around the world, I was

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worried. But at the same time, I was grateful because we were still alive.” Parklets to the Rescue As it turns out, the outdoor parklet was the lifesaver, not only for the business, but also it saved jobs for the employees. The employees are like Chef Bernardo. They would rather come to work than stay home and draw unemployment. They all preferred to work, produce and be happy. “The parklet process was very complicated in the beginning,” reported Chef. There were many restrictions, but then a helpful Napa City employee guided him to develop a plan. He drew up a design and hired Francisco Ramirez Construction to build it. Craig Smith with Downtown Napa Association extended good advice as well. “Our parklet looks so good,” reported Manager Clay Brandl. “We partnered with Pizza Azzurro, and built adjacent to each other. It was cheaper to build one large parklet, rather than have separate designs.” Pan Seared Sea Scallops

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participants were asked to donate a backpack for needy children to go back to school. They collected over $1000 in donations and received 142 backpacks. Volunteers filled the packs with school supplies which were then distributed to three schools and Expressions of Hope, a nonprofit that helps foster children and their families. Their members practice their professions within the confines of the Napa Valley and, although they meet in the City of Napa, they’ve had members in St. Helena and Calistoga. Homebridge Mortgage Professional Cheris Hallman explained why B2B is important to her. “We teach each other,” says Cheris. “We keep each other up

to date on the latest in each of our individual markets. We hold each other accountable and support each other. Our culture is focused on blessing others, including those in our group, versus “what can I get out of this.” During this (pandemic), somehow, we’ve all benefited, and our businesses have grown.” Lise Tarner, Vice President, Branch Manager at Bank of Marin adds, “It is important to me to have a trusted referral network of professionals at my disposal to provide to my clients, family and friends. I love when something new comes up in a certain industry to have a trusted source to turn to for more information.”

Patrick Felde of the Michael Enrenfeld Company-Acrisure Partner Agency. “In that I was a partner in the insurance agency, I’ve been able to work remotely the entire time. B2B became an avenue for me to meet other business professionals and participate in functions that support our community and, at the same time, continue my insurance career.” “I suppose the most important information that I have gained from B2B is the realization that Napa Valley, despite its image of wine and wealth, is a community that has many needs that deserve support.” Community and giving back are

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“One person cannot be everything for anyone It takes a team of people. The most important work we do at B2B is to help our community.” ~Kristofer Chun, Realtor Another interesting take on the group occurred during the COVID isolation. “I moved here nine years ago from San Diego, when my wife was promoted to an officer position with Doctors Company,” says Commercial Insurance Broker,

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“B2B is a group of small businesses that are like-minded. We are here to help each other grow and be successful as well as helping our community.” Dustin Diede, owner operator of Pillar to Post home inspection

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Hospitality, according to Oxford, “the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or foreigners” To many, Napa Valley is the epitome of Hospitality, Hospitality, with a capital H . . . luxurious Hospitality. It is no secret that the region produces fine wine. Our chefs prepare the most elegant, nourishing food. Valley hotels and resorts provide respite that any world traveller or local resident would enjoy. From the south end of the Napa Valley to

the north, Silverado Trail, west to Highway 29—the true secret is that it is the people who prepare the food, serve our guests and provide warm comfort that solidify the cherished memories that will endure in the minds of our guests. But we’ll get back to “the people” in a bit. The hospitality industry is by far the largest employer of all, not just here in the event-heavy, heart of Napa Valley, but globally. There are a multitude of disciplines within the industry. Consider the opportunities: line-cook to executive chef, housekeeper to director of sales,

“Life is short, practice compassion.”~ dinner service to dishwasher or sommelier—the expertise required to provide any of these services translate to marketable skills that may be put to good use in any profession, no matter the location. A solid overview of all these tasks and positions pave the way for a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality industry-at-large: lodging, restaurants, food and beverage, tourism and recreation. It is true, not all of these positions require higher education. On-thejob training will always be a way to get a start with some entry level positions, but it’s the hard way. Many of the disciplines do require a specific training certificate or a degree. A more direct and focused path to a successful career in the

Hospitality, Culinary, or Tourism Industry is readily available through a program designed to do just that and it is currently being offered at Napa Valley College (NVC). When it comes to hospitality in Napa Valley, excellence is the only standard. To ensure the creation of a work-force that is engaged, welltrained—and without question— prepared, to provide the highest quality service standards, NVC’s accredited Hospitality and Tourism Management Department is the first college program, in the world, to join forces with luxury hospitality specialists, Forbes Travel Guide. Together, they have constructed an online program: Introduction to Luxury Service and Luxury Service Standards, creating

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powerful and effective training courses for students and hospitality employees. The partnership with Forbes Travel Guide was the brain-child of Napa Hospitality Industry Professionals (Napa HIP), and a group of lodging, restaurant, and winery employers in Napa County. The main goals of the group are to identify the demands of the industry, improve training, enhance soft job skills and jobspecific skills, increase awareness and exploration of hospitality careers among the youth, and promote HIP Member Program participation. A full-action plan is spelled out, describing how to accomplish these objectives, and identifying long term goals and community opportunities for progress.

Building community buy-in of local business members is essential. Businesses are encouraged to send their employees through the program, building the skills and experience that students will carry on with excellence and vision. Yountville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Whitney Diver McEvoy, acknowledged the combined efforts of Napa HIP and Napa Valley College in an NVC press release, “Napa HIP leaders have been diligently working together to enhance education opportunities for students and adults in Napa County. We are thrilled these new courses at Napa Valley College will help to grow our dynamic workforce.” The unique advantage of location fares well for everyone involved. The schools are in the heart of Napa Valley, the whole hospitality industry is the heartbeat of the Valley; the students, in turn, have access to some of the most talented mentors the industry has to offer. There is no way to calculate the value of the collective human resources on hand. When combining Forbes’s sixty years of luxury hospitality knowledge, and the previously existing, hospitality and culinary programs offered at the NVC and Upper Valley Campuses, the success of NVC students is easily at hand.

There’s so much more . . .

The Hospitality and Culinary programs at both campuses have long been turning out talented chefs and hospitality professionals. Remember, at the beginning, I said we’d get back to “the people”—well, here we go. NVC’s Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Management Department is led by Program Coordinator, Elena Sirignano, a very humble professional. Elena wants to give credit where credit is due, shining a bright light on the team. But first, a little bit about her phenomenal experience. Elena’s long and colorful career in highend culinary spans over 25 years as a chef, sommelier, culinary instructor, beanto-bar chocolate maker, manager, and specialty foods entrepreneur on both the East Coast and in the Napa Valley. Chef Elena has been part of the Napa Valley restaurant scene since 1992, where she has worked with Thomas Keller as a member of the original French Laundry kitchen team and has been part of both front and back of the house operations at Bistro Don Giovanni, Pat Kuleto’s Martini House, Bouchon, and Bouchon Bakery. An experienced culinary instructor, Chef Elena has taught at Delaware Technical & Community College and the Culinary Institute of America Greystone and COPIA.

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She is the founder/owner of Mayacama Chocolate. Elena is proud of the HCTM team. (Please, check out their complete BIO’s. These dedicated and very accomplished professionals deserve more recognition than my word count allows.) Elena wanted to ensure that they were recognized as the backbone of the program. There are certainly countless hard-working people behind the scenes, in each department, making a difference in the lives of these students and our community. Here’s a big thank you to you all! HCTM Teaching Staff William Namnath, graduate of Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, specializes in hospitality law said, “The Hospitality Law class has two main focuses for our students to help with their journey as hospitality entrepreneurs and managers. First, we want to give our students a broad background on the United States legal system. Second, we want to give them familiarity with legal issues that are common for the hospitality industry. For example, we cover contract formation and breach, franchising, negligence, duties owed to hotel guests, food and alcohol liabilities, and labor law and workplace

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harassment. There is a wide range of legal issues business owners and employees face within the hospitality industry. Our course is designed to give our students the opportunity to recognize potential legal issues so that they may seek professional advice when they face them in their business ventures.” The importance of which cannot be overstated. Jessica Penman, graduate of University College, London, and Director of Community Relations for Yountville Chamber of Commerce, is one of the driving forces when it comes to the partnership between local hospitality entities and the people at Forbes Travel Guide for the Luxury Training program. She engages with students, local businesses, and other hospitality based nonprofit industries, such as Napa Valley Vintners, and professional groups such as CANVAS, regarding marketing of the NVC programs. Derek Corsino, a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, fills out the course subject matter with a full plate! Subjects focus on topics such as: Hospitality Cost Control, Principle of Hotel Administration, and Food and Beverage Management. The value of this educational training is immeasurable when it comes to

providing excellence in service and the importance of knowing how to meet the bottom line.

In addition . . .

At the Upper Valley Campus of Napa Valley Cooking School, the Food and Wine Enthusiast program offers students and adults a wide variety of hands-on workshop training with local chefs. This fall, the program workshops include: Gluten-free and Vegan Dessert options, and another session called Seasonal Pies, with downtown Napa’s own Sweetie Pies Pastry Chef, Toni Chiapetta. Greg Miraglia tempts us with Southern Italian cuisine. Chef Roline Casper will whip up some fun Filipino and Southeast Asian dishes to liven up your next gathering. Don’t forget the wine tasting class, and your chance to master cocktail shaking, stirring and muddling, which will be offered by mixologist, Traci Dutton. Also bringing a bit of spice to the table, is Chef Pat Burke, professional BBQ champion and former chef to the Oakland Raiders football training camp. Since 2017 Chef Pat has been engaged with the Food and Wine Enthusiast Program. Keep an eye out for his future workshops. Whether you have an interest in a career in the Front of the House or Back . . . I strongly encourage anyone interested in the topics mentioned in this article to trust the professionals at NVC and Napa Valley Cooking School to set you on the path to success in your Culinary or Hospitality Career. If you are just beginning your career or

brushing up on your skills, there is an opportunity to make progress in your personal, culinary or hospitality journey. NVC offers two Certificate of Achievement options, as well as an A.S. Degree option. (Specific information regarding classes can be found easily on the website.) Elena Sirignano, Executive Chef and Instructor HCTM Program Coordinator, and Food & Wine Enthusiast Program Coordinator may be reached at elena_sirignano@ napavalley.edu.

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Life is beginning to look a lot like normal. With that in mind, picking a theme for this year’s Napa Christmas Parade was easy – ”It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas.” The holiday celebrations begin with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Veterans Park. On Wednesday, November 24 at 6 p.m., Mayor Scott Sedgley will lead the community in lighting the tree. Boy scouts will be on hand giving out free cookies, courtesy of Toni Chiapetta, owner of Sweetie Pies, who has been making and donating cookies for years.

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Hot chocolate will be provided by Downtown Joes, as they have since the tree lighting in Veterans Park began. Entertainment will come from local children’s groups, who will dance and sing before the Mayor leads the countdown to light the tree. Napa’s Christmas Parade is Saturday, November 27 at 5 p.m. Three cash awards of $500 each will be given to the Kiwanian parade judges’ choices in three categories: Best Use of Lights, Best Theme-Oriented, and Best Use of Music. “A lot of Napa nonprofits have benefited from these awards over

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the years,” said Allison Hallum, GM at Eiko’s, Napa Noodle and Eiko’s at Oxbow and the president of the Downtown Napa Association, the primary parade sponsor. Anyone can enter the parade, and it’s free. Whether you choose to build an elaborate float, simply march along with your group, or just watch, Napa’s Christmas parade is a hometown tradition that has grown over the years. The downtown parade begins on Second Street at School, heads east on Second to Brown, then north to Third, and finally west back to School Street. Judging takes place on Third Street in front of the courthouse, across from the Second Street garage. All groups are recognized and introduced at the stage. Old Saint Nick will set up shop in the lobby of Archer Hotel this year, as soon as he wraps up the parade, probably about 6:30 p.m. He’ll bring a staff of elves who will pass out candy canes, and the Archer will have plenty of hot chocolate on hand for everyone. All the little ones have to do is bring their wish list and tell Santa what they want. Santa will do his best to fill all those requests. Grand Marshals this year are Marco and Berenice Castaneda, co-owners of Don Perico Mexican Restaurant in Dwight Murray Plaza. Castaneda began his restaurant career as a busboy in a Mexican

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restaurant in Bakersfield. He worked hard, paid attention to every aspect of the business, and opened Don Perico with his then-boss in 1994. A few years later, Castaneda bought his boss out, and has been sole owner since. Marco is a quiet, unassuming man, and was clearly humbled when the board of directors of the Downtown Napa Association asked him to be the parade Grand Marshal for the community, for which he feels an incredible sense of gratitude. “We love this community and appreciate all the loyal support we’ve had from the beginning.” Napans love the food at Don Perico, and have been dining with them at their Dwight Murray Plaza location since they moved there after the earthquake. Napa Printing, Design Studio & Mail Center has also supported the parade for years. John Dunbar, who purchased the company in 2000, is deeply invested

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For more information or to submit an event request, visit napavalleymarketplace.com NOVEMBER 1-16 NHS ATHLETICS CHRISTMAS TREES Order fresh cut trees, wreaths and more to support NHS Athletics. Local delivery and pick up. Trees for Troops available. Order online by November 16. fundraiser4us.com/shop/nhs-athletics NOVEMBER 1-8 25TH ANNIVERSARY MEYER OUTLET SALE Open at two locations – Vallejo and Fairfield. Get your 30% off coupon online for cookware, bakeware, ceramics, food storage, pantry ware, teakettles, tools and gadgets, cutlery and more! meyer.us/sale NOVEMBER 2 MICHAEL W. SMITH Multi-Platinum artist, best-selling author and acclaimed actor Michael W. Smith continues to live out his dream; he releases new music regularly and performs around the world to sold-out crowds of loyal and inspired fans. uptowntheatrenapa.com NOVEMBER 4-28 KITCHEN GADGETS & GIZMOS Food and wine writer Kathleen Thompson Hill highlights kitchens gadgets and gizmos you will not see anywhere else, from the first ever ice cream scoop to the Toast-o-Lator! napavalleymuseum.org

NOVEMBER 6-7 NAPA WOMEN’S CLUB FALL CRAFT AFFAIRE Napa Women’s Club annual fundraiser supports the Napa Valley College Nursing Scholarship Fund and various charities. The show features handmade arts and craft created by local and regional artist from 10 am to 4pm at 218 Franklin Street in Napa. 255-4602 or napawomensclub.com NOVEMBER 10-14 NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL Join the 10th Annual Napa Valley Film Festival – virtually! A full access pass is $99 and access to individual screenings will be $10 per. napavalleyfilmfest.org NOVEMBER 12-13 ERIC DARIUS Saxophonist, composer, producer, and vocalist Eric Darius likes to play by his own rules. Fearlessly pushing all musical boundaries, he is one of the most exciting musicians to enter the Contemporary Jazz scene in the last decade. bluenotenapa.com NOVEMBER 13-14 ALL TOGETHER NOW Napa Valley College Performing Arts presents “All Together Now, a global event celebrating local theater,” directed and choreographed by NVC Theater instructor Olivia Cowell. Featuring beloved songs from contemporary and golden age Broadway musicals such as “Pure Imagination” from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Spread Love Around” from “Sister Act” and “Take a Chance on Me” from “Mama Mia.” Live performances and streaming on Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. performingartsnapavalley.org NOVEMBER 17-18 THE MAVERICKS Masters of country-Latin rock’n’roll, born in the rich cultural mix of Miami then tempered in Nashville’s country hothouse – The Mavericks rode high in the country and rock charts of the 1990s, then they conquered Europe. Yet nothing lasts forever, and in 2004 The Mavericks went on hiatus while front man Raul Malo explored new musical avenues. uptowntheatrenapa.com NOVEMBER 20 SPYRO GYRA Spyro Gyra is an unlikely story of a group with humble beginnings in Buffalo, NY who has continued to reach an international

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audience for over forty years, resulting in sales of over 10 million albums, achieving one Platinum and two Gold albums. They have played over five thousand shows on six continents. George Harris of the Jazz Weekly enthused, ‘I gotta tell ya, these guys still sound great.” bluenotenapa.com NOVEMBER 21 THE TEMPTATIONS The Temptations, often referred to as American Music Royalty, are world-renowned superstars of entertainment. The group is celebrating their 60th Anniversary. uptowntheatrenapa.com NOVEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Join your friends and family for hot chocolate, cookies, and singing and dancing provided by local children’s groups. Then, the Mayor will lead the countdown to lighting the tree! Veterans Park in Downtown Napa from 6 to 7pm. donapa.com NOVEMBER 25 NAPA VALLEY TURKEY CHASE The Napa Valley Turkey Chase is a fun family event! Race, jog or walk this fast, paved course around the Napa Valley College and the Napa River Trail and work up your Thanksgiving appetite! Race proceeds will continue to support local charities. athleticfeat.com/napa-turkey-chase NOVEMBER 26 CONNOLLY RANCH GREEN FRIDAY Instead of post-Thanksgiving shopping, volunteer with friends and family to help harvest and winterize our edible garden. Bring a leftover picnic to enjoy! connollyranch.org

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NOVEMBER 27 THE ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT Grammy Award winner Alan Parsons was born into a family with an impressive history in entertainment. His great-grandfather was the celebrated actor/manager Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree. His mother was an actress, professional folk singer and harpist, and his father, Denys Parsons, an accomplished pianist and flautist as well as author. The late Oliver Reed, film actor was a cousin. His uncle, David Tree was also a film and stage actor. uptowntheatrenapa.com NOVEMBER 27 NAPA’S CHRISTMAS PARADE 2021 Welcome Santa Claus, who will be part of the lighted parade. This one is for locals – entry is free and all are invited! Downtown Napa from 5 to 8 pm. donapa.com NOVEMBER 28 TOWER OF POWER The window-rattling grooves and raucous party spirit of ToP has been a balm for the soul throughout the band’s half-century existence. uptowntheatrenapa.com NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 31 CANDO’S NAPA VALLEY GIVE!GUIDE 2021 In another year when flexibility and resilience have been so essential, CanDo’s Napa Valley Give!Guide 2021 is creatively meeting the challenge: their one month, online-only campaign will run from November 30 – December 31, making it easier for donors to participate and support the 55 local nonprofit participants. candogiveguide.org

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