Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine April 2024 Issue

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Celebrating Success and Diversity

IIn the heart of Napa Valley, amidst its verdant vineyards and picturesque landscapes, stands a beacon of excellence in the real estate realm – Homestead Real Estate. Founded in 2020, Homestead has quickly risen to prominence under the leadership of Jerry Pujals, a visionary entrepreneur who relocated from the bustling streets of New York City to the serene ambiance of Napa Valley in 1987.

Jerry Pujals’ journey marked the beginning of a transformative era for both himself and the local real estate industry. With over 20 years of experience, Pujals developed a new approach to real estate that prioritized innovation, integrity, and client satisfaction. As a topperforming realtor consistently ranked in the top one percent nationwide, Pujals’ expertise and dedication laid the foundation for what would become Homestead Real Estate.

When Jerry got to Napa from New York, he met his beautiful wife Susan, a Napa native. Together, they founded Homestead Real Estate, blending their diverse backgrounds and shared vision for excellence in the industry.

Over the years, Napa Valley has undergone a remarkable evolution, embracing diversity and fostering an

environment of acceptance and appreciation for different cultures.

Homestead Real Estate boasts a team of 15 agents, each with unique backgrounds and ethnicities. Despite their differences, they operate as a cohesive family unit, united by their dedication to serving clients with excellence and integrity.

At the core of Homestead’s ethos lies a commitment to prioritizing the client above all else. Regardless of cultural background or financial status, every client is treated with the utmost respect and dedication. This dedication has earned Homestead a stellar reputation, reflected in over 400 glowing 5-star reviews online.

Homestead Real Estate’s success is not merely attributed to its individual efforts but is a result of a collaborative ecosystem it has cultivated over the years. Partnering with like-minded companies and individuals who share a similar vision, Homestead has built a robust network of resources that empower its clients to make informed decisions and achieve their real estate goals effectively.

In addition to its traditional real estate services, Homestead Real Estate offers a unique program known

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as the Homestead Revitalization Program (HRP). This innovative initiative is designed to prepare properties for the market, ensuring they look their very best before listing. Through HRP, Homestead assists clients in enhancing the appeal and value of their properties, ultimately maximizing their potential for sale.

The Homestead Revitalization Program (HRP) is a testament to Homestead’s commitment to excellence and innovation. With a team of skilled professionals, HRP transforms properties, addressing any issues and implementing strategic improvements to showcase them in the best possible light. From minor repairs to full-scale renovations, HRP offers comprehensive solutions tailored to each property’s unique needs.

Homestead Real Estate takes pride in its ability to adapt and innovate in an ever-changing market. With a deep understanding of the local landscape and industry trends, Homestead leverages its expertise to guide clients through every step of the real estate process. Whether buying, selling, or investing, clients can trust Homestead to provide expert guidance and unparalleled service.

In addition to its comprehensive suite of services, Homestead Real Estate distinguishes itself by offering bridge financing options to its clients. This invaluable service enables buyers to purchase homes in cash, providing them with a competitive edge in the fast-paced real estate market of Napa Valley. With bridge financing, clients can secure their dream homes quickly and efficiently, ensuring a seamless and stress-free transaction process.

As we celebrate the success and diversity of Homestead Real Estate, we also recognize the profound impact it has had on shaping the cultural landscape of Napa Valley. From humble beginnings to becoming an emblem of excellence, Homestead’s journey embodies the spirit of inclusivity, resilience, and unwavering dedication to serving its community.

In a world where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity is championed, Homestead Real Estate stands as a shining example of what can be achieved through passion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. As we look towards the future, one thing remains certain – Homestead Real Estate will continue to redefine standards, break barriers, and inspire generations to come.

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TEstablished in 1978, Sunrise Montessori of Napa Valley is currently accepting enrollment applications for our elementary programs, grades 1-5, for the 2024-25 school year.

he greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.

- Maria Montessori

The Real Pro Tour is a high profile group of 18 of Napa’s most experienced real estate agents, from 9 different local firms, touring their listings each month via private motor coach. Each agent has been elected to join based on their extensive business experience, ability to share their expertise and knowledge of the market. They enjoy working together to provide listing price evaluations, suggestions for making a property as desirable as possible before coming on the open market and discussing marketing strategies to benefit each property. If you have been fortunate enough to work with one of these top agents you have likely experienced the unusual effort of cooperation and insight gathered specifically to advise on the successful sale of your home.

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Earth Day

By Craig Smith

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We’re all well aware at this point that the planet is in trouble, and desperately needs our help. We need to focus on what we can do about it, and Napa residents have an opportunity to do so. “City leadership is supporting Napa achieving net zero climate pollutants from public and private operations within the city by 2030, but what can local residents do to help?” said Erin Corona.

Corona is with the Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County (EECNC), the group that hosts Napa’s Earth Day Celebration. “At this year’s Earth Day event, we are going to showcase climate actions that everyone can take, so that we can achieve the 2030 goals the City has set.” Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, rely on a car or bicycle for transportation, there are steps you can take to make a meaningful difference. “Effective change starts with each individual, because as cliche as it is, together we can make a difference” said Corona.

This year’s Earth Day Celebration is on Saturday, April 20 from 11AM to 4PM at the Oxbow Commons. This annual event

people to local businesses and organizations who provide earthfriendly and creative pathways towards a sustainable future for generations to come. Earth Day Napa is a time to honor and celebrate this planet that we all share.

While the focus remains on environmental education, the Earth Day Celebration promises a lively atmosphere. Live performances from Rock Busters, Shadow Six, and Napa School of Music’s Garage Band will begin at 11AM and continue until 4PM. In addition to live entertainment, there will be delicious local food and beverage vendors. Individuals of all ages can explore regional businesses and organizations through hands-on displays, games and crafts. At this event, there is something for everyone and admission is free.

Originally, this was more of a ‘table-only’ affair, but after a few years, the organizers decided to add entertainment. “We want attendees to leave not only with practical tools for supporting the planet but also with fond memories of a fun-filled day,” says Corona.

The sale of beer donated by local breweries, and wine donated by Napa

on environmental field trips in Napa County, to sites such as Skyline Park, Connolly Ranch, Carolyn Parr Nature Center, and Bothe State Park. The Darcy Aston Environmental Advocacy Scholarship provides funding to local students who plan to pursue careers in the environmental sciences.

Ride your bicycle to the Oxbow

Those wishing to help on the water will have the opportunity to do so through a partnership with Enjoy Napa Valley Kayaks. Although some of the stuff people will pick up can be muddy, it’s mostly manageable. “People are much more responsible with their large waste items, and now our main focus is micro trash- those little bitty pieces of plastic that look like fish food when they make it into our waterways.”

The first Earth Day in the country was held in 1970, in response to several environmental catastrophes, particularly the Santa Barbara oil spill and the Cuyahoga River fires of 1969. Many Americans felt it was time to take a

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THE DOWNTOWN POST OFFICE IN DEPRESSION ERA NAPA

By Stephanie Grohs and Lauren Coodley

In the Thirties, life expectancy in America was 58 for men and 62 for women. The average worker earned $1,368 per year, while 25% of them had no jobs at all. Milk cost l4 cents a quart and bread, 9 cents a loaf.

Rita Bordwell’s father had helped organize the original volunteer fire department here in the late l800s. She later wrote a history of Napa’s firemen. For the Register, she described the plight of jobless workers in Napa:

John Steinbeck, when he wrote Grapes of Wrath, must have met some who came to Napa in broken down machines wired together, and in trucks with undernourished and sick little children. Mr. Bobst [first business agent, Napa Central Labor Council] went to the Red Cross and begged funds and his wife Flossie made baby layettes for them. I will admit the local boys did try to keep their workers busy, Sawyer Tannery, the prune plants and fruit sheds… but the waiting room in the Labor Temple was filled with unemployed men and women.

Mrs. Otterson [the longtime Fire Chief’s wife] had a kettle of beans and stew on the stove all the time to help feed those unfortunates. Union men’s wives donated blankets and Mr. Bobst put cots in his rumpus room; other families camped in tents on jobsites. Work was so scarce and we had so many unemployed workers that we had to divide the work, giving each two days and Mr. Bobst would say, “Well that will give them bread.”

Just outside of the city, the local Unemployment Relief Committee established four camps where men cut trees and sold firewood. After his inauguration in l933, FDR founded the Works Progress Administration, employing 8.5 million jobless Americans on public works of all kinds, including 650,000 miles of roadwork and tens of thousands of artworks for public places, including post offices. The government constructed about 1100 post offices during the Depression, including in Napa and St. Helena.

The Napa Register reported in October l93l that:

The federal government today purchased from the Misses Esterby the fine big lot on Randolph second and Franklin Street that is to be the site of Napa‘s handsome post office building. A check in the sum of $20,000 was duly paid over to the owners of the property, and the government received back a deed for the property.

The house was built in l856, about when the town was founded. The site of the Esterby home was two feet below sidewalk level; after heavy rains, the family had to place plank walkways. Rows of trees, known as Osage orange trees bearing a greenish fruit resembling somewhat larger than a Valencia orange, grew along the Second Street frontage.

The Napa Daily Journal reported in May 1933 that:

The cornerstone of Napa’s new $100,000 post office was laid yesterday afternoon with appropriate ceremonies by officers of the Masonic grand lodge in charge of the event, with Grand Master Frank W. Mixter officiating.

The St. Helena Star added:

A large group of St. Helena Masons attended the laying of the cornerstone of the new Napa post office Saturday afternoon, with the Grand Lodge of Masons performing the ceremony. The Masons marched, drummed, and sang from Main and Pearl Street. The grandmaster of the Masons sealed a time capsule with the city directory and newspapers in a metal box in the stone.

The Sacramento Bee announced in August that:

The new $100,000 Napa post office will be ready for occupancy about November 1st. This has been announced by Postmaster James Gillies. [$100,000 in 1933 is about 2.4 million in 2024 dollars]

The Napa Register noted that:

Fred Pond, CWA director in Napa County, tomorrow will occupy room 13 in the new Napa Post Office building, where his headquarters are to be established.

CWA, Civil Works Administration, operated from about November 1933 to April 1934, employing about 4 million jobless workers. From Room l3, CWA initiated l7 projects, offering much needed work to 399 Napans.

The year ended with the Register reporting that Napa Post Office Handling Holiday Rush in Fine Style:

For decades since, our post office centered the town, a place to run into friends and make friends of strangers. It cracked from the devastating earthquake in 2014, and efforts to demolish it were unsuccessful. Let’s cherish what we had: Downtown Napa Post Office, 1933-2014.

The Christmas rush was in full swing today at the Napa Post Office. With 13 extra carriers and clerks hired for the peak period, the volume of mail and parcel post is being handled efficiently and without confusion, Postmaster James Gillies said. The public is getting quick attention in package mailings at the post office, and the waiting lines which formed at the old post office will not be present this year. This situation has been remedied by having clerks on duty at three windows, and a weighing clerk who also sells stamps in the corridor. Postmaster Gillies has installed a new permanent mailbox on the sidewalk in front of the post office for the special accommodation of motorists. The box can be tilted and mail can be deposited in it without necessity of having to step out of the automobile.

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WHERE EXTRAORDINARY CULINARY EXPERIENCES AWAIT

IIt’s no secret that Napa Valley is known for its world-class wines. Widely regarded as the wine capital of the U.S., the county is home to more than 400 wineries, each situated close to picturesque vineyards and rolling landscapes. Equally impressive are the region’s restaurants where first-class meals are punctuated with bountiful produce and local wine.

Napa Valley’s restaurant scene is a food lover’s paradise, one where you can find Michelin-starred restaurants within walking distance of casual eateries that are bound to excite and appease a wide range of palates. Featuring diverse fare across more than 150 eateries, the area is known for its farm-to-table cuisine: oysters freshly pulled from the nearby Pacific Ocean, succulent grass-fed steaks from local farms, and savory pasta dishes crafted with home-grown tomatoes are never hard to find. A visit to Napa Valley means that unforgettable dining experiences are always within reach.

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Honoring the Service & Sacrifice of America’s Four-Legged Fighters WARRIOR DOGS:

By Kathleen Reynolds

Napa Valley Museum Yountville celebrates the opening of another world-premiere exhibition, WARRIOR DOGS: Honoring the Service & Sacrifice of America’s Four-Legged Fighters, presented in partnership with the Tug McGraw Foundation. The exhibition will be on display in the Main Gallery through August 25, 2024.

This emotional, inspiring exhibition takes a deep dive into the heroic

partnership between military dogs, their trainers and handlers and veterinarians, and other soldiers with whom they serve. The exhibition includes 17 life-size wooden sculptures by acclaimed artist James Mellick from his “Wounded Warrior Dog” project. On display are Cairo, who deployed to Afghanistan with the U.S. Navy SEAL Team, and the debut of Mellick’s sculpture of Torque, the Huey Helicopter dog who represents the

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4,000 canines who did not return from Vietnam after the war. A kidfriendly “petting dog” sculpture by James Mellick is also included.

Visitors of all ages will learn about the history of dogs in combat, about puppies “born to be brave,” their selection, training and specialized combat gear, and the handlers and trainers who make them battle-ready. Discover, through rare photos and stories, the extraordinary bonds warrior dogs share with the armed forces they serve and protect. A portion of the exhibition is dedicated to working dogs serving with Veterans suffering from PostTraumatic Stress, First Responders, Law Enforcement Firefighters, and other civilian forces.

“Warrior Dogs shines a light on the training, bravery and the bond they share with the U.S. Armed Forces they serve alongside. To be able to tell their stories, with the support of the Napa Valley Museum, is a true honor. Through Warrior Dogs we

are giving back. It is a thank you to all the Military Working Dogs and their handlers for their dedication and service,” says Jennifer Brusstar, Co-Founder and President of The Tug McGraw Foundation.

Laura Rafaty, Executive Director of Napa Valley Museum Yountville, explains, “The Museum is excited to present another original exhibition, particularly one that honors and we hope resonates with our Veterans Home neighbors here in Yountville. The Museum team are all dedicated dog lovers, so the chance to tell this story, and to honor the role of dogs in service of our country, has been incredibly moving for all of us working on its creation. It is a very emotional exhibition, with some very serious content, but also including kid-friendly elements like a petting dog sculpture for kids. We are so grateful to our partners at the Tug McGraw Foundation and to America’s Forgotten Heroes for gathering an amazing array of gear used by military working dogs in training

and combat. And we are thrilled to bring James Mellick’s moving ‘wounded warrior dog’ sculptures to California for the first time. We believe this exhibition is going to be one of the most inspiring and emotionally satisfying ones we’ve ever presented.”

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The downstairs galleries remain open on the museum’s regular hours with two exhibitions:

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Learn the story of the beloved Disney film starring Hayley Mills, shot in locations throughout the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

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Original works by local and regional artists for sale to benefit the museum’s nonprofit arts and education programs.

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APRIL 5

Kathy Griffin My Life on the PTSD-List

Two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin is a towering figure on television, on tour and in publishing. She breaks through the entertainment clutter with her universally recognized brand of pull-no-punches comedy. Buoyed by her dedicated and engaged fans, Kathy’s live standup performances are legendary and in a class of their own. uptowntheatrenapa.com

APRIL 6

Napa’s Little Italy Walking Tour

Napa County Landmarks presents a 90-minute journey through the historic heart of Napa’s Little Italy

neighborhood, led by Ray Guadagni, a retired judge, author and Napa native from 10 to 11:30 am. This walking tour will unveil the vibrant history of the Italian American community with 17 historic stops along the way. Tickets are $30. Advance purchase is required. napacountylandmarks.org

APRIL 6-7

California Native Plant Sale & Wildflower Show

Join at Napa’s Skyline Park on Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm. Over 100 Napa County wildflowers will be on display and more than 1,000 drought tolerant native species plants will be available for sale. Admission is free. napavalleycnps.org

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The Glass Menagerie

No play in the modern theater captured the imagination and heart of the American public as did Tennessee Williams's "The Glass Menagerie" in 1944. The Wingfield family lives in a dingy, cramped apartment in St. Louis. Amanda Wingfield, her frustrated son Tom, and fragile daughter Laura inhabit a world where

a visit from a gentleman caller seems to offer the only hope of redemption not just for Laura but for the whole family. luckypennynapa.com

APRIL 20

Earth Day Napa 2024

Earth Day Napa is an annual celebration hosted by the Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County (EECNC). This beloved community event at the Oxbow Commons connects people to local businesses and organizations who provide earth-friendly and creative pathways towards a sustainable future for generations to come. Individuals of all ages will explore through hands-on displays, while enjoying live music, performances, local food, wine and beer. 100% of proceeds from beer and wine sales support the EECNC’s Bus Grant Program and Student Scholarship awards. napaenvironmentaled.org/ earth-day

APRIL 20

Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles”

A spirited blend of originality and the pursuit

Club of Napa Sat. May 4 | 4:00- 8:00 PM

Spirit Of Rotary

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Enjoy fine wines, great BBQ, a Country Western Band, singers, games and roping demonstrations - all in the presence of horses, mini-horses and a petting zoo.

Adult tickets $75.00 • Children under 12 free

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• Discover 50+ artists showing arts from fine art to photography, to glass & ceramics, to jewelry.

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Tasting package includes a glass with four wine tasting tokens to be used at any wine tasting stop PLUS a signed Chris Cammarata ART, SIP & STROLL 2024 poster.

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APRIL 28

Mayhem Poets

New Jersey natives Scott Raven, Mikumari Caiyhe and Mason Granger combine hip hop rhythms, stand-up comedy, music and current issues in a one-hour theatrical presentation that is fast-paced, creative, humorous and thought-provoking. Audience members will leave with a new appreciation for the power of well-chosen and wellspoken words aimed at helping people find their own voices. The show is highly interactive, and kids are invited to the stage to help create improvisational poems that bring smiles and laughs. Perfect for ages eight and above. Two shows: 1 pm and 3 pm at the Yountville Community Center. eandmpresents.org

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APRIL 28

Napa Spring Half Marathon & 5K

The Napa Spring Half registration will be open to men as well as the women that have made this race so special for so many years! Both the Half Marathon and 5K Road Race will start and finish at Oxbow Commons in Napa and run through the majestic beauty that is the Napa Wine Country. The courses wind through the countryside past multiple wineries. napawomenshalf.events

Two April Arts Events

THESE WILL BE SURE TO PLEASE

Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool

When a global pandemic decimates the tourism industry across the Hawaiian Islands, it means no travel, no tourists and no surf lessons for the kids.

Maui surf instructor and life coach Bull Kotter (affectionately known as “Uncle Bully”), suddenly found his small business pushed to the brink. He turns to his community, not for help or a handout, but to give back.

A new documentary short about the life of Bull Kotter is holding its theatrical premier, April 12-14, at the Cameo Cinema in St. Helena. Each of the three screenings will be followed by talk-backs featuring the director/producers (Inflatable Film) and Kotter in attendance. The film is 40-minutes in length and rated PG-13. For tickets, visit: CameoCinema.com/movie/unclebullys-surf-school.

Kotter had been mentoring underserved and homeless youth with free surf lessons in the Lahaina encampments while the pandemic was forcing schools, kids and daily life to dramatically adjust. “Homelessness is very rampant in our area,” said Kotter on a recent ‘Good Morning America’ interview.

“I saw this as an opportunity to build something community strong.”

When the fires hit Maui on August 8, Kotter’s Lahaina home and business were destroyed leaving him and wife Ashley homeless among the thousands who continue to experience the tragedy.

“Life is the most precious gift we have,” shared Kotter. “We lost everything but all of that can be replaced.”

“Being in the water with the kids is my ‘happy place,’” Kotter said. “It’s about giving in to the sense of love and acceptance and using the ocean as a way of venting and finding joy again. I don’t feel homeless if I have the ocean that takes care of me. As long as I have this, I’m feeling like a king!”

Mayhem Poets

In celebration of National Poetry Month, E & M Presents welcomes the Mayhem Poets, Sunday, April 28, at the Yountville Community Center, with performances at 1pm and 3pm. Shows are appropriate for ages 8 and up. For tickets, visit: EandMPresents.org.

During a recent interview, Mason Granger, a 20-year veteran of the troupe (along with Scott Raven and Mikumari Caiyhe), shared some tips for enjoying this new-to-Napa Valley, interactive experience.

“One great thing about a Mayhem Poets show is the ‘sneak attack’ effect, where the

to see or they think it’s going to be three guys standing on stage reading poetry for an hour.”

“Then, when the show starts, and they see this poetry/comedy/hip hop hybrid thing happening, that’s when they light up like, ‘Oh, this is FOR ME!” And then to the parents who are the ones paying for the tickets, I promise it’s for YOU too. Like a Pixar movie except it’s three guys from New Jersey.”

“The most fun parts for me are when the tiny moments land with an audience. Our show is full of winks and nods in addition to the traditional poetry snaps and claps. The show is mostly scripted with moments of improvisation built in. Also, when you’ve been performing for young audiences for as long as we have, you learn that punchlines are forever evolving. We always keep it fresh and keep it fun, for both the audience and ourselves.”

“Our shows are comprised of spoken word, stand-up comedy, and hip hop, then … the rest. Some poems are funny, some are serious, some are silly and some are inspiring, just like life. We all contain multitudes, and by the end of the show, we want people to feel like they got what they came for and got to reconnect with a side of themselves they never would’ve guessed.”

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In celebration of Black History Month, the Napa County Office of Education hosted the county’s first Student Oratorical Contest. First place winner Titus Xavier Williamson, second place winner Lily Orem, third place winner Tove Edestam Hinchman.

Napa Valley Vintners Bowl-a-Palooza with DJ Rotten Robbie spinning the best of the 80’s, delicious food by El Titi BBQ, amazing wine supplied by members, with Barry Martin as emcee.

George Altamura (Napa Chamber Citizen of the Year) at the Annual Meeting & Awards.

DeeAnn Valine and Academy of Danse company team at the Fluid Dance Competition in Sacramento.

A group of students from VCA take a photo with Senator Bill Dodd.

Joel and Robert Pickett at the Kiwanis of Napa Crab Feed at the Napa Valley Expo.

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The Napa Table

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 AT 5PM

The 400 tickets to the 2023 Napa Table, only the second year it was held, sold out in just a day and a half. Why, you ask?

“It’s a party with a purpose,” said Peter Triolo from Archer Hotel, “and a great party at that.” Peter is also President of the Downtown Napa Association (DNA), which organizes the event, and is very involved in every aspect of it. “Where else can you sit down at a 250 foot-long table with 400 friends and enjoy great food from half a dozen quality restaurants, dozens of amazing wines, entertainment, and raise over $50,000 for the Food Bank?” said Peter. “The Napa Table has a tremendous community feel. You’ll run into lots of people you know, and if you don’t know anybody, you definitely will before the night is over.”

Tickets will again be $295, and go on sale at 12 noon on April 1. Use the QR code shown to order. And seriously – don’t put it off thinking you can get tickets the following week.

While some aspects of the event, including a new location on Main Street, will be different, much will remain the same. “We asked a lot of people what needed changing,” said Peter. “What we heard was, ‘If it isn’t broken, why fix it?’”

The event begins at 5PM on June 8 with a reception at Arch and Tower, at the corner of Third and Soscol. It’s a beautiful stone building situated right on the Napa River, directly across from Veterans Park. “The Arch and Tower folks will pour celebrated wines, paired with delicious hors d’oeuvres,” said Bill LaLiberte, the Executive Director of the DNA. “It will be both indoors and out,

with the Napa River serving as back drop for both.”

At 6 PM, the crowd will cross the Third Street Bridge to Main Street, where the Napa Table will be set. “The full menu with a vegetarian option will be on the website, but we can promise you a meal to remember from some of the best restaurants in in Downtown Napa,” said Bill. “Last year we served both plated and family style, which was well received. And this is Napa after all, so you know the wines will be exceptional.”

A short, live auction, featuring Liam Mayclem as auctioneer, will take place during the dinner service as well as an online auction, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Food Bank. “I may be shooting too high, but I’d love to see us double last year’s Food Bank donation,” said Bill. The online auction items will be at DoNapa.com, so people can view and bid beforehand. “Timewise, the live auction is a small part of the event, but very important,” said Bill. While most of the ticket sales will offset event costs, some will help fund the Napa Christmas Parade. “It’s all part of the community aspect of the Napa Table.”

As soon as dinner is finished, diners are invited to continue the evening in Veterans Park for more dessert and wines. DJ Adam will provide music that will have you dancing, or you can enjoy visiting with fellow guests. It will be the perfect cap to fine evening.

None of this would be possible without the support of The Table’s generous Premier Sponsors. Both the downtown property owners, through the Property and Business Improvement District, and the City’s lodging establishments, through the Tourism Improvement District, have generously supported The Napa Table for all three years. “It’s one of the things I love about Napa,” said Peter. “When there is a need, everybody steps up to help. It’s even better when we can have a good time doing it.”

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The Napa Table | Saturday, June 8th | Tickets on Sale April 1st, 2024

Reserve your seat for an extraordinary opportunity to dine and celebrate at a table of 400 in Downtown Napa. Featuring local wines paired with a chef-curated special menu and ending with an after-party, dancing and entertainment, the third annual Napa Table promises to be an unforgettable evening.

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