Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Books of the Week!

All available at the Napa Library - recommended by John Thill:

Little Princes by Conor Grennan

Daniel by Henning Mankell

The Lost and Forgotten Languages of Shang Hai by Ruiyan Xu

Youth Read:  Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Books of the week, gazing at the sun, NV Pride dance tickets

John Thill from the Napa Library recommends:

Stuntman!  by Hall Needham

The Pioneer Woman by Ree Drummond

The Snowman by Jo Nesbo

Teens:  The Legacy by Gemma Malley

Cliff DeLacy - Astronomer and Ambassador for JPL/NASA is offering you a chance to see the sun in all its glory for free this Saturday at Skyline Park!  To keep up with the free star and sun gazing, check out his website:  thestarguide.com 

And yes, Cliff WILL be back on the show again.  We loved him and have already heard from many listeners that they really enjoyed this interview.  :)

NV Pride dance this Friday at Clos du Val is almost sold out!!  I have heard from many of you that you are planning on going - so get your tickets soon!  It's gonna be a blast!  hat.napavalleypride.com

Monday, June 13, 2011

Musical Monday Guest - Doug Houser

Find him on Facebook to keep up with his busy schedule.  Happy to announce that he is playing at one of our sponsor restaurants - Frida's in Napa!  Every Thursday night - good food, good music and good margaritas!  Yay!

Doug is also available for private parties.  Email him at dhouser9_94510@mac.com

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Books of the week!

All available at the Napa library:

We, The Drowned by Carsten Jensen

Sacred Landscapes by A.T. Mann and Lynn Davis

Dante's Divine Comedy (graphic novel) by Seymour Chavast

Teen Read:  The Wild Man by Mark Barratt

Thanks to John Thill for our weekly book suggestions.  Be sure to check out the newly remodeled library with an expanded teen section!  Summer reading programs for all ages (including adults) are ready for joining!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Wednesday - NEWS Treasure Hunt, Jane does online dating, Books of the Week!

Find all sorts of high end goodies with bargain basement prices at the NEWS Treasure Hunt - This Saturday 11 to 2....or donate ten bucks and get in at 10 am!  Women's Club on Franklin in Napa

NEWS has a 24 hour domestic violence crisis line:  255-NEWS, that's 255-6397

Our featured local author was Vicki Serriani, who writes under the name Jane Moore, and now I've exposed her.  Don't miss her hilarious book, "Next Adventures of an Incurable Romantic", true stories of her online dating experiences.  Available through Kindle.

John Thill's Books of the Week - all available through the Napa Library:

The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz

My Dead Dad was in ZZ Top by Jon Glaser

Evel by Leigh Montrille

Teen Read:  The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Get your library books today or tomorrow - closing for a couple weeks+ for remodeling!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Wednesday Wellness Wake-up, information on the broken water main, Books of the Week

On Wednesday Wellness Wake-up, Dr. Sharon talked about the "Dirty Dozen" fruits and veggies as well as the best ones to choose if you can't get all organic.  The website she suggested for more information was:

ewg.org

Barry Martin from the city updated us on the broken water main.  Tap water is perfectly safe to drink, even if it is discolored or cloudy.  For updates, questions or concerns contact Barry - 258.7843 or email Bmartin@cityofnapa.org

The website for current updates:  cityofnapa.org

Books of the Week with John Thill from the Napa Library (remember - the library is closed for remodeling May 20 through June 3 - so get in there now!  You'll get a longer check-out time)

What to Cook and How to Cook It by Jane Hornby

A Mountain, A Pickaxe, A College by Walter Utt (history of Angwin)

Bad Science by Ben Goldacre

Young Teen Read:  Close to Famous by Joan Bauer

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Summer Special!

Lots of stuff for the kids - and even for grown ups too - to do for the summer!

Cybermill has a fun and unique camp that teaches kids how to create a stop-motion movie

cybermill.org

Connolly Ranch has several offerings for kids ages 5 to 12

connollyranch.org

Napa Parks and Rec has daycamps, sports, swimming and fun classes for all ages

naparec.com  or call the Camp Hotline - 257-CAMP

My very own personal trainer is teaching at the Napa College:  5-6pm Adult Swimming class and a 6-7pm Adult Water Aerobics class from June 13th to August 4th. Both classes will meet Monday through Thursday.

Email napafitness@yahoo.com

And Nimbus Arts has offerings from art classes to drama:

nimbusarts.org

Register early!