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Indigenous Peoples Day

In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, City of Napa offices will be closed on Monday, October 11 and will reopen on Tuesday, October 12. 

If you foresee an upcoming need to contact the City, come visit or talk to us sometime this week in anticipation of the holiday!




HAPPENING TOMORROW:
Virtual Fire and Life Safety Day!


Unfortunately, we can’t all be together in person for a community event, but Napa Fire has put together a ton of online fun!

Check out their educational videos, featuring your very own Napa Firefighters! Learn more about kitchen safety, hands-only CPR, fire extinguisher safety and more at https://www.cityofnapa.org/962/Fire-and-Life-Safety-Day. There is a Fire and Life Safety Day poster contest, a Family Safety Plan contest and Q&A with Chief Curren!

While you are on the site, check out all the other educational and entertaining fun Napa Fire has to offer!

And don’t miss the Spanish-language fire safety page - Napa Fuego: https://www.cityofnapa.org/969/Napa-Fuego!

Fire and Life Safety Day 2021




Roundabout Public Art RFQ

Roundabout Public Art Project RFQ opening soon!


The City of Napa is pleased to announce that the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Roundabout Public Art Project will open on Monday, October 11th, 2021 with a projected submission deadline Friday, November 12th, 2021. The RFQ will seek qualifications from experienced public artists (or artist teams) who specialize in site specific sculpture for gateway artwork located at the southeast corner of 1st street (not in the center of the roundabout). 

For more information about the project or how to apply, please visit www.cityofnapa.org/roundaboutart.




Drug Take Back Day

Drug Take Back Day Returns to Napa County


The Police Departments of Napa, St. Helena, Calistoga, Yountville, and American Canyon, the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, Kaiser Permanente and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host collection events for unused medication and sharps (used syringes and needles) on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10am – 2pm, at several locations around Napa County. 

Please wear a face covering when dropping off at any of the event locations. Note: the Kaiser Permanente location will be drive-through only and residents are asked to store any material that they plan to drop off in their vehicle trunk. Staff will not open vehicle doors or enter vehicle cabins.

Learn more: https://www.cityofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=381




Water Service Request

How To Submit a Service Request:

Water Issues


See an issue with public water sources? Make a Service Request online! 

If you notice water leaks, water pressure problems, issues with water quality, or any other miscellaneous water issue, visit our Online Service Center, and click the button for "Water Issues."

Then, you can provide details about the issue, the location and photo of the problem, and your contact details. Hit submit, and someone from the City will address your request!

To access the Service Center, visit https://www.CityOfNapa.org/277/Service-Center




Bottlerock

BottleRock Diversion & Edible Food Recovery


Did you know? As part of our ongoing efforts to divert solid waste and recycling away from landfills, City of Napa and Napa Recycling worked with BottleRock to reduce the amount of "trash" ends up in our landfills. BottleRock was held at the Napa Expo over Labor Day weekend - and the results are in! 

  • 58 tons of recycling
  • over 21  tons of composting 
  • 5.5 tons of rescued food recovery
  • ...for an overall 75% landfill diversion rate for the event

Of the above results, the estimated 11,000 pounds (5.5 tons) of “rescued food” is particularly impressive. The local non-profit group “Feeding It Forward” worked with BottleRock organizers and citizen volunteers to identify, collect and redistribute recovered edible food to other organizations around Napa Valley.  




October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month


To raise awareness around town, Napa Parks and Recreation has placed signs around town for the month of October. You can check out our signs at City Hall, the Police Department, Fire Stations 3, 4 &5, Community Services Building, Senior Center, Las Flores Community Center and Veterans Park!

Learn more: Breast Cancer Awareness Month - National Breast Cancer Foundation

Breast Cancer Awareness




Costume Exchange

ReSpook - ReWear - ReScare!


Make Halloween "Eek-O-Friendly" by participating in Napa Recycling's Costume Exchange!

In the costume exchange, the City will re-distribute donated Halloween costumes at pre-Halloween events and next Halloween. 

Check out naparecycling.com/Halloween for costume drop-off locations, Community Costume Exchange rack locations, and events! 




Become a Food Donor

Become a Food Donor!

Napa Valley CanDO has partnered with The Food Bank for the Napa Food Project, coordinating "green bag" pickups. This is your opportunity to build our community and fight against hunger in our neighborhoods by becoming a regular food donor or neighborhood coordinator!

To participate in the Napa Food Project, as a food donor or a neighborhood coordinator, simply sign up at: NVCanDo.org.

Learn more at NapaRecycling.com/Food-Rescue-Donations. Remember that The Good Samaritan Act (Public Law 104-210) protects you from liability when donating food. 




Hazard Mitigation Plan - Share Your Thoughts and Get Entered to Win a $150 Stihl Voucher


Calling all residents of the City of Napa! The City is updating its 2015 Hazard Mitigation Plan but we need your input! Hazard mitigation is the use of sustained, long-term actions to reduce the loss of life, personal injury, and property damage that can result from a disaster. 

All participants who leave their contact information will be entered to win a $150 Stihl voucher. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and is open until October 15. 

To take the survey, visit mitigatehazards.com/napahmp/get-involved/.




Hispanic Heritage Month

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Across the nation, Americans celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Thank you to our Napa neighbors of Hispanic heritage who add so much to our community and continue to make our city a great home for people of all backgrounds. The wonderful fabric of our community is what makes Napa special.  

Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month  at https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/




Redistricting: How District Lines Are Drawn


Public agencies have to follow certain rules when redrawing electoral districts to ensure equity and respect to local communities. Check out our latest video here or by clicking the image below for a quick, informative snapshot about redistricting!

Here are 5 facts about how #Redistricting lines are drawn:

  • Each district should share a common border with the next

  • The geographic integrity of a city should minimize division

  • Boundaries should be easily identifiable that follow natural or artificial barriers such as rivers, streets, highways and rail lines

  • Lines shall be drawn to encourage geographic compactness

  • Boundaries shall not be drawn for purposes of favoring or discriminating against a political party


Learn more about Napa's redistricting efforts at CityofNapa.org/Redistricting. 

#Redistricting2021 #RedrawNapa

What is Redistricting?
Click the image above to learn more about redistricting with a quick, informative video!




Open Position

Position Open: Waste Prevention Assistant


Do you have interest in outreach and educational campaigns? Do you have excellent interpersonal skills? We're looking for a qualified candidate for a part-time position assisting our Recycling and Materials Diversion Division with community recycling, composting and solid waste program goals.

If you or someone you know has an interest in outreach and educational campaigns through community fieldwork, we encourage you to apply! 

Visit this link for more details on the position and to apply!




COVID-19 Vaccine

Where to get Vaccinated in Napa County


There are many vaccination resources across Napa County and California, please visit the sites below to register for a vaccine appointment:

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  • A vaccination clinic calendar is available here           .
  • CVS
  • Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
  • SaveMart / Luckys
  • Safeway
  • OLE Health
  • Rite Aid
  • Walgreens
  • Wal-Mart
  • St. Helena Hospital Foundation
  • Kaiser Permanente 
  • St. Joseph Health 
  • Sutter Health
  • The State of California’s MyTurn website
MyTurn.ca.gov Information & Support: 1-833-422-4255
(Monday –  Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Additional questions? Please call: 707-253-4540 (Monday-Friday, 9-5 p.m.) or email
coronaviru[email protected] 

More vaccine information from Napa County: COVID-19 Vaccination | Napa County, CA (countyofnapa.org)




Rental Rehab Grants and Loans

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and Tenant Accessibility ADA Grants 


The City of Napa's Housing Division is working to help improve rental units with two different grant and loan programs!

  • Landlords, take advantage of the Rental Housing Rehabilitation Loan program's no interest 20-year loan to refurbish rental housing units
  • Tenants, make your units ADA accessible with a grant of up to $5,000


Learn more and see if your rental units are eligible at https://www.cityofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=375. 




Flume 2

Get Your Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor Today!


The City of Napa has partnered with Flume Water to bring you exclusive savings on the Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor! 

Flume’s revolutionary device allows you to monitor your water use right from your smartphone 24/7. It will even alert you to possible leaks!

Flume installs easily in just minutes and it gives you the power to:

  • Monitor your indoor and outdoor water use anytime from anywhere
  • Reduce your water bills with monthly budgets
  • Detect and put a stop to leaks immediately


For a limited time only, City of Napa water customers can get a Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor for just $65 plus tax and shipping (regularly $199)! Here’s how it works: 

1.        Purchase your Flume System for $90 plus tax and shipping (regularly $199).

2.        Install your Flume System (you can do it yourself!)

3.        Automatically get $25 refunded back to your credit card.


Act soon! A limited number of Flume Smart Home Water Monitors are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Get your Flume 2 Smart Home Water Monitor here: https://flumewater.com/napa





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Applicants Sought for Napa County Resource Conservation District Board of Directors

Are you interested in soil and water conservation? If so, apply for the open position on Napa County's Resource Conservation District Board of Directors!

Learn more about the programs you could have the chance to impact at https://naparcd.org/strategic-plan/. 

To find out more information on the position and eligibility, and to apply online, visit https://ca-napacounty.civicplus.com/1420/Committees-Commissions. Application forms are also available at the County Executive Office or by phone at (707) 253-4421.




COVID Testing

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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