Napa's Economic Development Division Releases Request for Proposals

The City of Napa is seeking proposals from firms highly-experienced in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Event Planning & Related Services to work with City of Napa Economic Development (Staff), City of Napa Tourism Improvement District’s (TID) Local Governing Committee (LGC), representatives from Napa’s lodging groups, retail businesses and other hospitality establishments to increase lodging stays within the City of Napa. The LGC is comprised of seven members; five of whom represent the lodging industry, one member who represents the City, and one member representing a visitorserving or destination-marketing entity who holds an at-large seat. To learn more and access the RFP, visit our Tourism Improvement District page.

This Saturday! Napa County Coastal Cleanup Day

Looking for a way to give our local environment a little TLC? Join others in our community this Saturday, September 15, from 9 am - 12 pm, for the Napa County Coastal Cleanup Day!

This event is part of International and California Coastal Clean-up Day where thousands of volunteers in all 50 states and 100 countries take part in the world’s largest waterway and beach cleanup of the year!

How does it work? Pick any site that you are interested in volunteering at, grab some supplies if you have them, and show up to cleanup!

Visit http://naparcd.org/coastalcleanupday/ for a list of clean up sites throughout Napa County and what to bring.

Want to bring a large group?
RSVP at [email protected]

Napa Sites:

--Downtown Napa: at the corner of Main and Pearl Streets near Napa Creek
--Oxbow Commons: at the park by McKinstry Street
--South Wetlands: end of Jefferson Street
--Kennedy Park: boat dock
--Napa Vine Trail: Meet at Hartle Court next to Napa County Animal Shelter
--Salvador Creek/Vintage High School: quad, off Trower Rd
--Riverside Drive: Next to 100 Riverside Drive near the boat launch

Fire & Life Safety Day at Napa's Fire Station #1

Come and join us at our Annual Fire and Life
Safety Day on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Fire Station #1 - 930 Seminary Street, Napa. Check out the flyer in English and Spanish here and be sure to share with your friends and neighbors!

Come learn about fire safety and meet your firefighters!

Tour the fire station and see what a day in the life of a firefighter is like!
Tour the Dispatch Center to see what it’s like to be a 911 operator!
See firefighters in action using the jaws of life!
Visit booths staffed by local health and safety service providers to learn how to keep your family healthy, safe, and prepared for emergencies!
Have your picture taken with firefighters, fire trucks, and Sparky!
Games, activities, bouncy house, refreshments and more!

But wait - there's more! There will be a FREE Halloween Costume Exchange - Respook! Rewear! Rescare! Be eek-o-friendly this Halloween by bringing a gently used costume to this open house to exchange for a “new to you” costume! You don’t have to donate a
costume to participate.

Caltrans Announces Overnight Work on Trancas Street Overcrossing

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) began overnight work on the Trancas Street overcrossing above State Route 29 (SR-29) on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Caltrans will perform bridge joint seal work as part of the Department’s regular preventive maintenance.

Overnight Lane Reductions- Trancas Street Overcrossing Above SR-29

For worker and public safety, traffic lanes on the Trancas Street overcrossing in Napa may be reduced during overnight work. However, one traffic lane on the overcrossing will remain open at all times. Work is scheduled each night starting at 9:00 PM until 5:00 AM the following mornings. The work started Thursday, September 13 and will be tentatively completed by Thursday, September 27. Construction signs will be posted. Motorists should expect delays. Work is weather permitting. Motorists may also consider using Lincoln Avenue to enter either northbound or southbound SR-29 as an alternate route during overnight work.

For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org: https://twitter.com/511SFBAY

For real-time traffic, click-on Caltrans Quick Map: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

Or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter/com/CaltransD4

Caltrans thanks you for your patience as we work to maintain California’s highways and bridges.

Announcing Napa Art Walk 2017-2019 Call for Artists

The City of Napa has released a Call for Artists for the 2019-2021 Napa Art Walk. The Napa Art Walk is a curated walking tour program that showcases regularly rotating installation art throughout downtown Napa, California. Since its inception in 2009, this will be the sixth exhibition of the two-year rotating public art program.

The call is open to professional artists over 18 living or working in these Western states: AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, OR, UT or WA. The deadline for entries is November 30, 2018 at Midnight, PST. The full call for artists may be viewed at www.callforentry.org.

Read more the Napa Art Walk and the Napa Public Art Program, visit our website.

Join the City of Napa for Arbor Day on Saturday, September 22nd!

Did you know? The City of Napa is a Tree City USA! To maintain this status, the City celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees in the community. This year's 29th annual Arbor Day celebration will be held at Kennedy Park on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 9 AM to 12 PM. The event will take place on National Public Lands Day, a nationwide event where people can volunteer their time to restore public lands. The focus will be to plant trees in areas that experience heavy recreational use, have had trees removed and there is need for additional shade. Tree types that are better suited to the Napa climate will be planted that day. We will be planting over 160 new trees in the park and are encouraging volunteers of all ages to come out and help us celebrate by planting a tree. Volunteers will also help spread mulch and refresh paint throughout the park, including the rails at the Skate Park. Sponsors will have fun giveaways for volunteers, and lunch will be served - along with musical entertainment when the work is done! Napa County's Resource Conservation District, along with other agencies, will be on hand to provide information about their programs as well.

For more information and to sign up to volunteer, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 707-257-9960. We hope to see you there! Volunteers

Bike Your Park Day - September 29th!

Explore the Railroad Arts District or Skyline Park by bicycle with Parks and Recreation and the Napa County Bike Coalition on Bike Your Park Day, coming up September 29, 2018 at 10 AM.

Beginner and experienced bicyclists are welcome. The rides start and finish at Kennedy Park. The 9 mile Vine Trail ride will go through the Railroad Arts District to see the new murals and then on to Fuller Park to learn about its amazing history. A 6-7 mile alternative route will be provided for mountain bikers wishing to experience the trails in Skyline Park.

Make sure to bring be sure to bring a water bottle. Helmets are required on all rides and children under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Lunch will be provided to all participants at the end of the ride.

Please register in advance here!

Fall 2018 Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Series Underway

The Fall 2018 Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Series continues on Wednesday, September 19. The City of Napa is teaming up with the Napa County Resource Conservation District and the UC Master Gardeners to share expertise in drip irrigation, smart sprinkler scheduling, soil improvement, garden design, and climate-appropriate plant selection.

There are two workshops left in the series, over the next two Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Pelusi Building in Napa’s Kennedy Park. Attendees will hear presentations, get questions answered, access free literature and water-saving tools, and possibly come home with a valuable door prize. Workshops are free, but please register in advance by calling (707) 257-9497, or emailing [email protected]. Workshop details can be found here.

General Plan 2040 Website

Read all about it! The City of Napa has launched a new website all about the General Plan 2040!

Visit www.Napa2040.com to learn about the general plan process, view project status, read up on FAQ's, and so much more!

You can also share your vision of Napa. Have an idea to shape the future of Napa? Feedback on a community meeting you attended? Question not answered on this website? We want to hear it!

4th Annual Heroes of the Valley Softball Tournament - September 22

The 4th Annual Heroes of the Valley Softball Tournament is coming up on Saturday, September 22nd, from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM at the JFK Softball Fields!

This event helps raise money for children in our community, and it also funds great events like "Shop With a Cop"! Join in for great family fun, silent auction, food, beer and wine!

Napa Police Department and the Napa Fire Department will be there - will you?

City Council Meeting - Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Napa City Council agendas for Tuesday, September 18, 2018 - now online!

The next regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 18, at City Hall. View the meeting details and agenda here to see what will be discussed!

Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 955 School Street, Napa

When: 3:30 PM Afternoon Session, 6:30 PM Evening Session

Down Payment Assistance Workshop for First Time Homebuyers

The Cities of Napa and American Canyon have Down Payment Assistance Programs available for first time homebuyers to purchase single family homes or condos. A Workshop has been scheduled to educate first time homebuyers on the home buying and mortgage loan process, and to inform them about the City’s Down Payment Assistance Program eligibility criteria.

The next available workshop will be held on Monday, September 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the City of American Canyon’s City Council Chambers located at 4381 Broadway, Suite 201, American Canyon.

To register, email Andrea Clark at: [email protected] or call 257-9254.

Island of Black and White at the upcoming Third Thursdays @ 5 - September 20!

Island of Black and White brings Funky Reggae and Blues to Third Thursdays in September so pack a picnic or pick up a meal to go from Oxbow Market then head on down to the Oxbow Commons for Third Thursdays @ 5!

Check out the flyer for the full summer line up!

Election Day is November 6!

The November 6, 2018, ballot will include two Napa City Council seats and the nomination period for these offices began on July 16, 2018 and and closed on August 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Also on the ballot will be Ballot Measure F. To learn more about the election, ballot measure and more, visit our webpage at www.cityofnapa.org/2018Election for more information!