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A Challenge!
From the Shire of Peppermint Grove, Australia to Napa County
(Honest)
Details in next week's
CanDo Connection, but here's a place to start
if you just can't wait.
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JUST ONE MORE
VOLUNTEER NEEDED SATURDAY AT THE
NAPA FARMERS' MARKET
Saturday, June 22 from
10AM to 12:45PM.
Join three experienced CanDo volunteers who invest some of their time as Waterways Keepers.
Greet the public; show the trash we find on the river bank; recruit more volunteers and share the CanDo story.
Click here to fill in your name and information.
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Why should grown-ups have all the fun? Look for our "family friendly" icon to indicate events appropriate for kids. Then use your knowledge of your children and engage them in selecting the kind of projects they might enjoy. Note: Parental supervision is typically required for children. Teens are usually welcome on their own.
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FUN AT THE FOOD BANK
Dive in once again.
Help sort things out to get donated food items where they're meant to go: to people in need. Children 12 and up are welcome.
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Age 12 and up
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DAY and DATE: Tues., July 9 TIME: 4-6pm LOCATION: 607B Airpark Road, Napa NOTE: Close-toed shoes are a must! FFI and to RSVP: Email Mathew.
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CanDo Quick Tip
WHAT ARE THOSE
SIRENS ALL ABOUT?
Ever wondered about that? Wonder no more.
NIXLE
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Just click one (or more) of the links below to sign-up.
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BITS AND PIECES 
JUNE 22-23, 2013
"Super Moons"
appear larger because they are physically closer. And when they're combined with a full moon, the mind can play tricks on you to think they are much larger. This phenomenon is called the Moon Illusion.
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Words Matter
"Three things cannot be long hidden:
the sun, the moon, and the truth."
-Buddha
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SAVE THE DATES
 Saturday, June 22CanDo Tables at the Napa Farmers' Market7:30-Noon FFI: Email Grania or call 480.0174. Tuesday, June 25
CanDo Core
Monthly Gathering7-8:30PM Come see how we keep moving things along and let us know what you think. FFI: Email or call 252.7743 Wednesday, June 26Waterways Keepers
Kennedy Park Boat Ramp Enjoy time in the fresh air and help clear the Napa River of trash. 9-11AM FFI: Email Angela. Tuesday, July 9Food Bank Sorting4-6PM Click here for details.
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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 the activity is a good fit, that is to say compatible with your interests and abilities.
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- Fiscal sponsorship with the generous support of the Napa Valley Coalition of Nonprofit Agencies;
- A spiffy new "sister" logo;
- A commitment to a website that will appear in both English and Spanish.
These are just three landmarks in the past two weeks for CanDo's Napa Valley Give!Guide. The past year and a half, CanDo has been exploring an exciting new way to support area nonprofits. That's a big part of our mission, after all.
Last month, volunteers from our hard-working, fun-loving Give!Guide team introduced the Napa Valley Give!Guide concept to reps from nearly 80 local nonprofit agencies.
You can learn more about the project by taking a look at the PowerPoint presentation we prepared for the nonprofits. Some of the information is directed specifically to them, of course. But you'll get a good feel for the scope of this amazing venture designed to inspire a community of givers.
In five months, everyone in the Napa Valley will know. But you can know now! If you'd like to be invited to the first public Give!Guide presentation later this summer, email us. Just write "I'm a Giver" in the subject line.
Better yet, consider playing a part in this extraordinary local project that creates a portal to the possible for many nonprofits. There are dozens of tasks, large and small, that will bring the Give!Guide to fruition. To learn more, email us or call 707.252.7743.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead
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Family Friendly Waterways Clean-Ups
Want to protect wildlife habitat and the natural beauty and health of our rivers, streams and wetlands? We're part of a growing movement to educate and advocate for reducing litter simply by the physical act of picking it up. See instant results!
DATES , TIMES, AND LOCATIONS:
1.Wednesday, June 26, 9-11AM. Meet at Kennedy Park by the boat ramp.
RSVP: Angela abmink@sbcglobal.net
2.Saturday, June 29, 9-11AM. Napa location to be determined. We'll let you know.
RSVP: Email Carol.
SPECIAL NOTES: As always, wear closed shoes, bring a 5 gallon bucket, pair of gloves and some water if it is a hot day.
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THE CanDo SPOTLIGHT
Events and Volunteer Opportunities
from Other Groups Around the Valley
Tell 'em you heard about it through CanDo!
Note: Our posting of 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 members.
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WORK PARTIES, WAREHOUSE HELP,
DRIVERS NEEDED
SPONSOR: Teachers' Resource Center of the North Bay
>>> Volunteers Needed - Ongoing <<<
TRCNB is growing leaps and bounds. We have added more shopping days for our teachers' convenience and have recently received a 15 pallet donation from Office Max. Also, we are receiving seasonal donations from three JoAnn's Fabric and Art Supply stores on a monthly basis. This, along with generous and ongoing in-kind donations from individuals and businesses throughout Napa, means that we need more help to stay abreast of these super donations.
DAY and DATE: Work Parties: Thursdays,
June 20, July 11, 18, 25 and August 1.
TIME: 12 noon-2PM
LOCATION: 403 Gateway Road West, Napa. Go south on Hwy 29. Turn right on Airport Blvd; quick right again onto Devlin Road; then quick left onto Gateway Road West; drive to middle of block and turn left into driveway - first office and warehouse on right.
SPECIAL NOTES: A few folks needed on a sporadic basis to help Rich Raney move, sort and assemble donations. Drivers needed to pick up donations in Concord and/or El Cerrito.
FFI: Click here to volunteer for Work Parties. Click here to volunteer to help Rich Raney in the warehouse on an as-needed basis. Click here to obtain donation pick-up dates and to volunteer for these pick-ups; or call Kathleen at 707.815.7132.
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FARMERS' MARKET STORYTIME
SPONSOR: Community Resources for Children
>>>Volunteers Needed<<<
Tuesday and Saturday Mornings(including this coming Saturday)
Lovers of books sought for the 11th Annual Napa Farmers' Market Storytime. Readers will share their delight in the power of the word by reading to small children during Farmers' Market mornings. Plan to read for just 20-30 minutes and bring your own books. Sign-up by clicking here. DAY and DATE: June 15-September 28, every Tuesday and Saturday.
TIME: 10-10:30AM
LOCATION: Farmers' Market at Oxbow
FFI: Email Lola or call 707.253.0376 ext.111.
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NAPA COUNTY LIBRARY SUMMER MOVIES
SPONSOR: Napa County Library
Thursday, June 20
Join us as we view movies inspired by Napa County's year long theme: Eat, Move, Read! Movies are shown monthly at the Napa Main Library. June's movie, Breaking Away, is a 1979 American coming of age comedy-drama that follows a group of four teenagers in Bloomington, Indiana who have recently graduated from high school. It stars Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern (in his first film role), Jackie Earl Haley, Barbara Barrie and Paul Dooley. This movie is rated PG. Best for elementary aged and older. DAY and DATE: Thursday, June 20
TIME: 6:30-8:30PM
LOCATION: Napa County Library, 580 Coombs Street
FFI: Call library at 707.253.4241.
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NAPA COUNTY MASTER GARDENER INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
SPONSOR: UC Master Gardeners of Napa Co.
Thursday, June 27
If you think you have a green thumb or would like to learn how to get a green thumb, you may be interested in the upcoming informational meetings on how to become a Napa County Master Gardener. Applications for the 2014 class will be available.
DAYS and DATES: Thurs. June 27 and Wed., July 10
TIME: 5:30-7PM
LOCATIONS: June 27: City Recreation Center,
2185 Elliott Drive, American Canyon.
July 10: UCCE Meeting Rm., 1710 Soscol Ave., Napa.
FFI: Click here for the Master Gardener website or call 707.253.4221.
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MOORE CREEK PARK WORK PARTIES
SPONSORS: Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District
>>>Volunteers Needed<<<
Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30
The Regional Park and Open Space District invites up to 125 volunteers to work on new trails for the soon-to-open Moore Creek Park above Lake Hennessey in St. Helena. Camping, tools and all meals are provided to volunteers. Ribbon cutting opening ceremony scheduled for Sun., June 30 1PM.
DAY and DATE: Sat., June 29 and Sun., June 30.
TIME: 8AM-4PM on Sat.; 8AM-1PM on Sunday.
LOCATION: Moore Creek Park, St. Helena
SPECIAL NOTES: Parents may bring children age 16 and older. Many volunteer jobs available including trail work, kitchen, clean-up, set-up, take-down...
FFI: Email Chino to RSVP or call 707.337.3885. Click here for directions and more detailed information and instructions.
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MOMS ACROSS AMERICA TO LABEL GMOs
SPONSORS: California State Grange and
Label GMOs-Napa County Group
>>>Volunteers Needed<<<
Thursday, July 4
Calling all Napans who care about the food they eat and feed their families. Sign-up to march with family, friends, and pets in Napa's 4th of July parade, under the banner of the CA State Grange and Moms Across America March to Label GMOs. This is sure to be a fun and uplifting experience for a good cause. What a perfect way to celebrate the 4th and express your freedom of speech rights at the same time!
DAY AND DATE: Thursday, July 4
TIME: Meet at 9:15AM. Parade from 10-11:30AM
LOCATION: Parade line-up location will be emailed, phoned or texted to all participants after 8:30AM on the day of the parade. It will be within four blocks of the Napa Register at 2nd and Wilson St.
SPECIAL NOTES:Bring your cell and smart phones with you to parade location. Children may ride bikes, trikes and scooters under close supervision. Pets must be on leash with owners responsible for clean-up. Preferred clothing colors are red, white and blue. There will be a few "Label GMOs" T-shirts available for a donation. Only positive signs such as, "Label GMOS - We Have the Right To Know" are appropriate for this event.
FFI: Click here to RSVP or call Pam Gentry at 707.226.1493. Provide number and make-up of your group as well as phone number and email address for the contact person. Click here to check for any last minute changes to this information. Click here for the Moms Across America website where you can even order organic Label GMOs T-Shirts for $12, including shipping. Download a flyer advertising this event here to pass on to friends or family who may want to participate.
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TWO SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED:
"GENERATION WAKING UP"
SPONSOR: Thrive Napa ValleyJuly 28-August 4, 2013 - Petaluma
Institute of Noetic Sciences.
Thrive Napa Valley is looking for outgoing, lively young people (16-30 years old) who are committed to building a better future for people and planet. Interested persons may apply for grants to attend the Generation Waking Up residential leadership training, July 28-August 4, in Petaluma at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Attendees make a commitment to bring the "Wake Up" symposium to their student community and start a "Thrive Hub" at their school here in Napa.
Age minimum is 16. Current high school sophomores or first year NV College students are preferred in order to allow for a two year
commitment to their respective schools. However, any aspiring young leader between the ages of 16 and 30 can apply.
Interested? Potential candidates should email their name, age, contact info, and a short statement of interest to Bonny. FFI: http://genup.net/
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