In celebration of National Poetry Month, author Susan Wooldridge brings tools and techniques to a workshop designed to make you feel excited about writing poetry. In a safe, free setting, surrounded with words, you are invited to tap into the extraordinary. The 90-minute workshop is designed for all ages to learn to use their creative talents and find the poem within.
Introducing Wednesday Kid’s Matinees! Every Wednesday at 3:30pm join us for a free film!
April 2—Alvin & the Chipmunks
April 9—Water Horse
April 16—Enchanted
April 23—Bee Movie
April 30—The Golden Compass (PG-13 parental permission required)
Join us as we screen the documentary film Iraq in Fragments. This award-winning, stunningly photographed, poetically rendered documentary shows the war-torn country as seen through the eyes of Sunnis, Shiites, and Kurds. For more information about the film go to http://www.iraqinfragments.com/
Reducing Student (and Parent) Stress on the Road to College. Feeling confused by too many college acceptances? Bummed out by being rejected by your top choice? Chill out, it’s not the end of the world! Tom Brown will share his perspectives on getting into and through college.
Feb 20: Join us for this special tasting. Learn to pair chocolates and coffees from around the world. Presented by Woodhouse Chocolate and Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Company.
Feb 27: St. Helena Star columnist Jeffrey Warren will talk about his fascinating trip to Rwanda and some of his experiences with the gorillas there.
Both events begin at 7pm
Call for more information — 963-5244
Master Gardeners of Napa County present a 1-hour workshop on winter gardening. This program will include a Q&A session.
John Holson, an archeologist and cultural resources consultant with Pacific Legacy, Inc., will talk about the archeological digging that is almost complete at Vineyard Valley and three nearby sites, and show some of the artifacts found there.
Join us as we screen the film Arranged. A film that explores the friendship that grows between two women — one Jewish, one Muslim — as they jettison ill-fitted suitors for want of true love.
Join us for an open book discussion, of Khaled Hosseini’s novel A thousand splendid suns. This novel is both an incredible chronicle of 30 years of Afghan history and a deeply moving story of family, friendship, faith, and the salvation found in love told through the lives of two women.
No sign-ups are necessary and while the program caters to preschoolers, older children are welcome and have a good time.
