May is Bay-Friendly Garden Month!Last year’s transition from a decade-long, on-day Bay-Friendly Garden Tour to a virtual Bay-Friendly Garden Month was a resounding success, and we will continue that virtual fanfare during May of 2021. Throughout the month, the Napa County Resource Conservation District (Napa RCD) and City of Napa Water will present a suite of live online workshops and garden tours, as well as featuring online resources to inspire local residents to adopt water-saving, sustainable landscaping practices in their own yards. From the hub at NapaRCD.org/GardenMonth2021, you can access pre-recorded videos and register for upcoming workshops.
This year we are excited to announce workshops focusing on drawing good bugs to your gardens, kid-friendly gardening, greywater systems on a landowner scale, gardening to ensure gorgeous live flower bouquets for your home, and local garden tours showcasing our local Bay-Friendly Gardening rock stars. Additional resources will be added throughout the month, and all videos will be preserved for later viewing. Several garden visits will be Facebook Live events. Workshops will be presented via Zoom and Facebook Live, with registration available at the Bay-Friendly Garden Month home page: https://naparcd.org/GardenMonth2021.
Sponsors and helpers for these virtual online events include the City of Napa, Napa County RCD, and UC Master Gardeners of Napa County. They are inspired by Bay-Friendly Landscaping & Gardening, a former program of ReScape California (rescapeca.org), a non-profit organization that advocates for a sustainable approach to landscaping that works in harmony with the natural environment.
For more information, call Ashley at (707) 690-3117.
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Napa Parks & Recreation May Newsletter is Out!Summer is coming and there's no better time to try something new, learn a skill or find out something new about Napa. Explore our newest offerings including: Stargazing, Jr. Lifeguard, Yoga, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Speaker Series, Park Docent History Tour, Read with a Ranger, Tennis, Soccer, Mini-Baseball, Art and Music. For more news read the latest newsletter:
Parks and Recreation Newsletter May 2021 |
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TODAY is the LAST Day to take the Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation
Napa is currently in 10th place! Take the challenge today and see if we can get Napa to 1st!
Want to help Napa become more "water-wise" and potentially win $3,000? The Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation wraps up TODAY - and is a fun, easy and free way to conserve water, energy and other natural resources for Napa.
First, start by making a pledge to do things such as repair leaking faucets, shorten your shower time, use reusable shopping bags, walk or bike more often, recycle and MORE. Then, you'll automatically be entered into a drawing to win hundreds of prizes.
Make your pledge now at https://mywaterpledge.com/.
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Get Vaccinated! More Clinics Open Next Week!A number of single dose and first/second dose clinics are available next week in Napa County - check out the latest schedule here: COVID-19 Vaccination | Napa County, CA |
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FEMA Financial Assistance for COVID-related Funeral Expenses
The pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA is able to help families during this difficult time to try and ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by COVID-19. FEMA is now providing financial assistance for COVID-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
Learn more or apply now: https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
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CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program is Here!If you've struggled to pay rent because of a pandemic-related challenge, help is here! The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program is helping households who need assistance paying overdue or upcoming rent and utility payments.
Get more information or see if you're eligible at HousingIsKey.com or call 833-430-2122. |
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Upcoming Roundtable Discussion: Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Roundtable with Local Experts
Ever thought about building a second unit or accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on your property? Join the Napa Sonoma ADU Center for a free, virtual roundtable discussion, "Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Roundtable with Local Experts," on Thursday, May 6, at 6 PM. Participants will be able to talk about ADU design with local ADU experts, ask questions and pick the experts' brains.
Register now at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XlVd0l7ySoi61x17gGrUfA.
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Parks & Urban Forestry Division is Hiring!
The Parks and Urban Forestry Division is looking for a part-time, seasonal park maintenance assistant! If you enjoy Napa's parks, working with your hands and making sure Napa's green spaces stay beautiful, this may be the job for you.
Learn more and apply now here. |
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City Clerk Announces Board Opening
Want to make a difference in our community? Do you have expertise to share? The Napa City Clerk is now accepting applications from enthusiastic residents to serve on the Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board. Get involved by examining community issues or concerns and offering recommendations to help share Napa's future.
The City will accept applications until the position is filled. Learn more at https://www.cityofnapa.org/268/Boards-Commissions.
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6th Annual Napa County Water Conservation Video ContestGet those cameras ready! The 6th annual Napa County Water Conservation Video Contest is now open to all local students – and families! 30-second videos capturing this year’s theme Imagine Our Water-Wise Future are due by Friday, May 28. With more frequent drought conditions seemingly the new normal, entrants are asked to imagine a water-wise Napa County in the year 2040, with conservation protecting our water resources for generations to come.
Winners will be announced via social media and local agency web sites. The 1st place video will be shown before all films at Century Napa Valley Theatre for one week this summer. Top prize also includes $250 cash and a $60 gift card for the Theatre! The 2nd and 3rd place videos garner $150 and $100 cash prizes. View the contest web page for full details, entry form, and guidelines.
The City, Napa County RCD, and other local agencies have sponsored this annual contest since the 2015-16 school year. Top videos from the previous five contests can be viewed at www.napawatersheds.org/videocontest. |
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Getting Tested for COVID-19
If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have come into close contact with someone who was diagnosed with COVID-19, you can get tested in Napa!
Visit https://www.countyofnapa.org/2776/COVID-19-Testing to find testing locations near you and other helpful COVID-19 testing resources.
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Stay Connected!Now, more than ever, staying connected is so important. Follow the City of Napa on social media, subscribe to our e-newsletter and register for Nixle alerts today! |
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