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The CanDo Connection                                                                        April 9, 2019
In This Issue

DON'T  MISS  IT!

A FREE SCREENING of  
  The  Evolution  of  Organic

This Friday, April 12
7-9PM
NV Unitarian Universalists
1625 Salvador - Napa

Evolution of Organic (Trailer) - Green Film Fest 2017
Evolution of Organic (Trailer) - Green Film Fest 2017


QUICK   TIP

TIPS FOR A GREEN, SUSTAINABLE, 
PLASTIC-FREE 
EASTER OR PASSOVER




WORDS  MATTER

"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance  of those who have much. 
It is whether we  provide enough  for those 
who have too little."

 -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt

 
 BITS  AND  PIECES

NOT WHAT 
LONG JOHN SILVER 
HOPED FOR
    
Strange animals that appear on the beach
Strange animals that appear on the beach


Family-friendly

This buttery yellow color  indicates volunteer  opportunities.  
Have an hour or two? 
CanDo helps make it easy 
to make a difference. 
Family Friendly Event

See this image? 
It's a  family friendly  event.


COMPOST  CORNER

WHAT GOES IN YOUR BLUE RECYCLING BIN 
REALLY 
MATTERS

Here's an article to 
help you sort out 
what you need to sort out. It's by our CanDo pal, the "Compost Girl," 
Kendra Bruno.



questions about 
Curbside Composting or recycling to "Compost Corner." 

Responses graciously provided
by Tim Dewey-Mattia, Napa Recycling & Waste Services


FARM  TO  FOOD  BANK

Lend a hand!
We take fresh fruits and vegetables from the Farmers' Market to the Food Bank every Saturday. 



It's quick, easy and fun.
For more information, or 
to sign up, click here .

DAY/DATE/TIME
  Any Saturday - you choose!
12:15-1:45PM 
or the short shift:  1-1:45PM

LOCATION
South Napa Century Center 
195 Gasser Drive

Family Friendly Event
 
Teens and older, supervised children are  welcome.


 SAVE  THE  DATES

Save the Date

CanDo CORE GATHERING
Wednesday, April 10
6-7:30PM
Join in the conversation or simply observe as a handful of us gather at a home in Napa to help keep CanDo moving forward. Kindly  RSVP and we''ll send directions. Write CORE in 
the subject line.
FFI:   Email
or call 707.252.7743.

FREE FILM:  
THE EVOLUTION OF ORGANIC
Friday, April 12, 7-9PM
Unitarian Universalist Church
1625 Salvador Ave.
FFI:   Click here .

CanDo's 
NAPA FOOD PROJECT PICK-UP
Saturday AM, April 13
FFI:  Email us.

  

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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. 


Ca nDo's Food Project completes its third year of green bag deliveries to the Napa Food Bank this week and with your unwavering commitment, we're about to top 
150,000 pounds of non-perishable food donations. 
Not only that, this weekend marks our first pick-up and delivery straight to the St. Helena pantry!

 Help out in the Food Bank warehouse this Saturday morning for a couple of community-spirited hours. 
RSVP and select your warehouse shift here.

Learn more about how the project works at NapaFoodProject.org.

Please dress in layers and wear closed-toe shoes.
1766 Industrial Way - Napa

Sharing Food. Building Community.


FOR  OUR  CanDo  FRIENDS
WE HAD A REQUEST FOR  
A REPRISE FROM LAST WEEK


During our Vision Quest,  these are the qualities folks identified to describe  Napa Valley CanDo.

We bet you prize many of them in your dearest friends.
Welcoming - Compassionate
Authentic - Energetic
Collaborative - Organized - Efficient - Flexible 
Informal - Caring - Accountable -  Scrappy  
Neighborly - Respectful - Positive

We like to think we're good listeners, too. 
Shoot us an email or call 707.252.7743 if issues or ideas come to mind that you'd like to draw to our attention. 

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!
EARTH DAY NAPA - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
SPONSOR:  City of Napa
Sign up for one of three volunteer shifts for Earth Day Napa! All volunteers receive a little thank you  coupon  for your help. Proceeds benefit the Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County's Field Trip Bus Grant Program and the Darcy Aston Scholarship. 
DAY/ DATE/TIME:    Sun., April 28, 7:30AM-5PM (varied shifts) 
LOCATION :  Oxbow Commons 
FFI:   Email, phone 630.726.1245 or visit their  website.
  VOLUNTEER TO READ AT STORY TIME 
AT NAPA FARMERS MARKET  
SPONSOR:  Community Resources for Children     
Watch their faces light up when you rhyme and listen to their sweet giggles when you read a funny story! Don't miss this opportunity to share your favorite books and your love of reading with Napa's young children. Sign up today to get your preferred days. NEW THIS YEAR: FIESTA FIRST SATURDAYS!
We are especially interested in having bilingual Spanish/ English readers on those days.

INFORMATION ABOUT STORY TIME: Readers bring their own selections to read (age appropriate for 0-10 years) or select from books provided by the market. Volunteers read to children at the Education Station for 20-30 minutes. Children and families drop-in. If you represent a business or organization, please feel free to bring your business cards, flyers and other marketing material. We cannot do this important work without your generous support! Special thanks to the Napa Farmers Market for helping us promote early literacy and school readiness!
DAY/DATE/TIME:  Saturday, 9:30-11AM, Tuesdays, 10:30-11AM
LOCATION:   The Education Station at Napa Farmers' Market at South Century Center
FFI:  Email or visit the CRC website.
  WILD NAPA - LIVING WITH MOUNTAIN LIONS  
SPONSOR: Napa RCD    
Come learn all about mountain lions for April's installment. RCD's friends from Felidae will discuss the ecology of mountain lions, their history, the challenges we sometimes face with sharing a habitat with them, and learn essential tips for living and recreating without fear in puma habitat. You will also learn the important role of mountain lions in creating healthy ecosystems and enjoy engaging photos and videos.
DAY/DATE/TIME:  Wednesday, April 10, 7-8PM  
LOCATION: Napa County Library, 580 Coombs Street
FFI:  Email or phone 707.690.3117, or visit their website.
    
Community Literacy Day - Featuring a Puppet Show and Book Swap
 
Día de Alfabetización Comunitaria - Presentación especial de una historieta con marionetas y libros
 
 
Visit their website.
  EARTH DAY NAPA    
SPONSOR:  City of Napa     
Come celebrate Earth Day with the Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County. There will be music and entertainment for everyone. Enjoy activities for all ages and delicious local food, wine, and beer. Over 75 organizations and vendors will provide information about green products, services, our local environment, and how you can get involved locally to make a difference for the Earth. 
DAY/DATE/TIME:  Sunday, April 28, 11AM-4PM  
LOCATION:  Oxbow Commons
FFI:  Email or phone 707.258.7864, or visit their website.
  RALLY4RIANDA  
SPONSOR:  Rianda House Senior Activity Center      
All are welcome as Rianda House Senior Activity Center kicks off their 5th "Rally4Rianda" fund drive with a classic car show and community celebration. Classic Cars and Vintage Trucks will be on display in the park along with virtual reality games, a magician, portraits by Mayor Geoff Ellsworth, Dixieland music provided by the St. Helena Community Band and delicious food and beverages from Sorensen's Catering, Mad Fritz Beer and our generous local wine industry. Admission is free with food, beverages and activity tickets available at the event. All proceeds benefit Rianda House wellness and educational programs and supportive resources for Up Valley older adults. Today, more than ever, Rianda House needs your support to sustain and grow their programs and services for Up Valley seniors in St. Helena and our expanding service area in Calistoga. Your support will help more than 800 UpValley seniors keep learning, connecting, exercising, engaging and thriving! 
DAY/DATE/TIME:  Sunday, April 28th, noon-3PM
LOCATION:   St. Helena's Lyman Park 
FFI:  Email or phone 707.963.8555, or visit their website.
  NAPA HOMEBREWERS CLASSIC     
SPONSOR:  Rotary Club of North Napa      
Your $40 ticket lets you taste and judge 40+ homemade beers and includes food. Great music, food and raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit Rotary Charities including NEWS. 
DAY/DATE/TIME:  Sunday, May 4, noon-5:30PM  
LOCATION:  Skyline Park
COST: $40
FFI:  Email or visit their website.

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.  Learn more and  submit your event here .

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:  Sunday, 6PM for the following Tuesday's blast. 
 
 
HERE'S  WHAT  YOU   CanDo 
TO  GET  INVOLVED
 
We grow fresh, local produce for the Napa Food Bank and collect produce from generous Farmers' Market vendors for the Food Bank as well.  Email Karen or Betty.

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 Anna.

Raises funds and awareness for local nonprofits in a year-end giving campaign. Email hilary or Nancy.

CanDo has a brilliant way to help share food with neighbors in need. Email Marilyn.