Yountville Sun

06/21/2024

In this week’s , Town Hall touts expanded health care benefits for US veterans. See our full story on .

05/03/2024

Yountville’s Art, Sip & Stroll is coming up on May 18.

See this talented Featured Artist and many more at this year’s 12th Annual Yountville Art, Sip & Stroll on Saturday, May 18, 2024. 🎨🍷☀

To purchase tasting packages or learn more, visit www.artsipstroll.com now!

03/05/2024

Yountville’s polling place:
Community Center, 6516 Washington St.
Open 7am-8pm

Ballots must be postmarked by today. Post office closes at 4:30pm.

Ballot Drop Box location:
Community Center, near library drop box
Drop box cutoff: 8pm, Tues. 3/5/24

For voter information:
707-253-4321, Napa County Registrar of Voters
Or website:
Countyofnapa.org/2972/Ready-Set-Vote

03/02/2024

Next week, the Yountville Town Council and the Napa Valley Unified School District’s (NVUSD) Board of Education will consider a purchase and sale agreement for the Yountville Elementary School. This is the first step toward selling the former school site to the Town of Yountville. Though not final, the sale is expected to close by May 30, 2024.

Once finalized, the sale would provide NVUSD with eleven million dollars ($11,000,000). These funds would be invested back into local NVUSD schools through infrastructure improvements like new roofing and other repairs. The Town has begun all necessary due diligence and plans to allocate another $1.5 million, if the property is acquired, for initial clean-up and beautification, interim community uses, and a robust public engagement process to determine the long-term future of the site.

Read the full press release here: https://www.townofyountville.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=104

03/02/2024

Caltrans Bay Area oversees more than 6,500 lane miles of highway and manages extensive transportation-related assets, including toll bridges, tunnels, bike lanes, and park-and-ride lots in the nine Bay Area counties. How this vast outlay of roads and other resources can better support transit is the...

02/02/2024

This week in the Sun, Yountville couple Jim and Marianne Lyon share their story of being stranded in Ecuador after a wave of gang violence prompted that country’s president to declare a state of emergency.

Also this week, we recap a day-long goal-setting session in which the Yountville Town Council identified several priorities for the upcoming fiscal year including the purchase and development of the elementary school property, creation of a microgrid for backup power, and adoption of a bicycle and pedestrian master plan. A place for dog owners to let their pooches run free was also on the list. 📷:beingkimmy #

02/02/2024

Love is in the air and in the kitchen! Join us for a special Valentine's Day edition of our plant slant cooking demo at the Saint Helena Public Library. Bring your loved one and celebrate the day with delicious, healthy recipes on Wednesday, February 14th at 4:30pm. Let's cook up some romance together! 💑

02/01/2024

🌟 Embrace the opportunity to be a driving force in shaping the future of Yountville's parks and recreation scene! 🌳

The Town of Yountville invites passionate community members to become a part of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. Your enthusiasm can make a significant and positive impact on the beauty of our parks, the functionality of recreation facilities, and the richness of cultural activities!

🕕 Join us Bi-monthly (Odd months) on the third Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at 6550 Yount Street.

🌟 Two Positions Await You:
1. A two-year term position (effective immediately upon appointment - Jan 20, 2026)
2. A fantastic opportunity for a Student Representative (Middle School or High School) with a one-year term (effective immediately upon appointment - Jan 20, 2025)

Ready to contribute? Apply now by visiting https://www.townofyountville.com/256/Boards-Commissions or use the link in our bio!

01/30/2024

This Thursday through Sunday, the 7th annual Yountville International Short Film Festival will present world class short films at multiple venues. Go to yisff.com for full schedule and to buy tickets.

01/23/2024

🌳 Join the Yountville Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission! 🌲

🌟The Town of Yountville is looking for enthusiastic community members to join the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. This is your chance to make a positive impact on our town's parks, recreation facilities, and cultural activities!

🕕 Meeting Time and Location:
Bi-monthly (Odd months) on the third Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Town Council Chambers, 6550 Yount Street

Two Positions Available:
1 member for a two-year term (Jan 21, 2024 - Jan 20, 2026)
1 Student Representative (Middle School or High School) for a one-year term (Jan 21, 2024 - Jan 20, 2025)

To apply, scan the QR code or use the link in our bio. Let's build a vibrant and active community together!

01/19/2024

We can't wait! Next Wednesday at the Lucky Penny Theater. Come out for the evening and help support us!
"Almost, Maine," a play presented by Lucky Penny Productions , January 24, 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $30 for NCHS Members and $35 General Admission, and are available on our website at napahistory.org/event/lucky-penny-2024.

01/12/2024

An item on the Board of Supervisors agenda related to moving the southern ‘Welcome to Napa Valley sign’ was removed just before Tuesday’s meeting because, staff said, supervisors want more information about the proposed new location near .

Supervisors did, however, approve another item on Tuesday that supports preliminary work now being done on the Yountville to segment.

Also, Finnell Road and Yountville Cross Road are up for some maintenance this year. The two roads will be repaved sometime in spring or summer. 📷:

01/06/2024

Save the date and please join us for the Opening Reception of The Heart of Friendship at the Steve Rogers Gallery on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. All are welcome to attend, light bites and beverages will be served. We hope to see you there!

01/05/2024

In this week’s , read about a growing Ukrainian refugee community in Napa and Sonoma counties and their efforts, assisted by local residents and non-profits, to build new lives here while also supporting their countrymen and women back home. Among those efforts is a Jan. 13 fundraiser in Yountville that will be a celebration of the Ukrainian culture and spirit.

You can also read about a longtime Calistoga winery put up for sale by its racing-legend owner and his wife, and about state lawmakers’ 2023 efforts to cut the bureaucracy of home building to ease a worsening housing crisis. Photo Natalia T., a refugee from Maripol, Ukraine now living in Napa with her husband, two daughters and a granddaughter, serves slices of honey cake to guests during a pop-up dinner last month at Shackford’s Kitchen. Honey cake, or medovik, is an authentic Ukrainian cake, considered to be one of the most popular desserts in Slavic countries. Photo courtesy

01/04/2024

In this week’s Sun, we uncover who’s behind a massive 13,000-square foot home in a vineyard just outside Yountville - and the owner has a connection to late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant.

Also, freelancer Kathleen Scavone gives us a look at the fun critters we might encounter on any number of hikes throughout Napa Valley.

12/26/2023

Yountvillagers, please be advised: the Bee will not be running on NYE.

No Bee Bus service on New Year's Eve!

12/25/2023

In this week’s Sun, friends and colleagues share thoughts about legendary winemaker Mike Grgich, who died last week at the age of 100.

Also, several hundred area residents attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Yountville Veterans Home Cemetery created as a way to honor and remember deceased veterans. A smaller ceremony was held to honor veterans buried at the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery as well.

Finally, Napa County’s state representatives, Sen. Bill Dodd and Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, were the authors of several bills that were among the 890 that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law this year. #1976

12/07/2023

It's all about the holidays in Yountville right now and the Sun has got you covered if you're looking for fun, creative events to help make the Christmas-season festive. Check out our list that starts on Page 1 of this week's issue.

In other news, the Yountville-to-St. Helena stretch of the Napa Valley Vine Trail took a big step toward a construction date when, on Tuesday, the Napa County Board of Supervisors OK'd the start of planning and design work to lay out the trail and prepare construction documents.

Finally, there is a program for residents who may be struggling to keep up with the cost of their water bills. Find the details on Page 1.

11/22/2023

Giving Tuesday is next week, November 28. Support Napa County nonprofits through CanDo’s Napa Valley Give!Guide. From education, the arts, environmental organizations, animal welfare and community nonprofits. Be part of this community of givers, now through December 31.

This week’s featured Give! Guide category is Animals! You can find these organizations through http://nvcando.org/give-guide
Read below to learn more about this week’s animal based nonprofits and why you should donate to them!

FRIENDS OF NAPA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER: https://friendsofnapaanimals.org/
They assist animals facing adoption barriers by covering medical and behavioral care costs. Additionally, they support adoptive families during costly medical emergencies, ensuring they can keep their pets. Friends of Napa County Animal Shelter also fills the Pet Food Pantry on a regular basis and provides treats and toys to the animal shelter.

NAPA BUNNIES: https://napabunnies.org/
Napa bunnies is a volunteer-based nonprofit with an overall goal of improving the lives of rabbits and reducing the number of unwanted rabbits through education and spay/neuter efforts. They also focus on the education of proper care for rabbits.

NAPA CART: https://napacart.org/
Napa CART's mission includes educating the public on animal disaster preparedness, aiding Emergency Services in animal care during disasters, and training responders and volunteers in animal rescue. Volunteers support animals during wildfires, setting up seasonal shelters for large and companion animals.

NAPA HUMANE: https://napahumane.org/
They are the sole provider of regular below-market rate spay/neuter and receive no government funding. Napa Humane provides vaccines, microchips, and pet wellness. They also give educational materials to children teaching them how to be friends to animals.

NAPA WILDLIFE RESCUE: https://www.napawildliferescue.org/
NWR is the only organization in Napa County permitted to rescue, rehabilitate, and release wildlife. They assist orphaned, injured, and sick animals. Their educational outreach includes free wildlife programs in elementary schools, providing 'wild animal ambassadors' to students. Additionally, they offer reasonably priced barn owl box installation for rodent control and cultivate native plants on their properties to enhance local wildlife habitat and food sources.

RIPPLE EFFECT ANIMAL PROJECT (REAP): https://rippleeffectnapa.rescuegroups.org/
Their focus is on preserving the bond between pets and owners, offering assistance with spay/neuter costs, behavior/training help, medical support, and necessary resources. REAP also rescues animals with medical challenges or senior pets from shelters, ensuring their final days are spent in a loving home.

SUNRISE HORSE RESCUE: https://sunrisehorserescue.org/
They rescue and offer sanctuary to abused horses, educate about horse welfare issues, and provide equine-assisted learning. Through their Horse-in-Need Program, they prioritize calls, offering critical resources like veterinary support, feed, and transport.

WAGGIN’ TRAILS RESCUE FOUNDATION: https://waggintrailsrescue.com/
Through various programs, including rescue transport and local foster/adoption, they find loving homes for the underdogs in our communities. They endeavor to educate about the crisis of animal overpopulation, the importance of spay/neuter, the impact of kindness to animals starting from early childhood, the importance of pre-need planning for animal care necessitated by death/disability, and the availability of services for companion animal assistance.

WE CARE ANIMAL RESCUE: https://wecareanimalrescue.org/
They offer compassionate care, sanctuary, and adoption services for small animals in need, providing life-saving care, emotional and monetary support, and crucial welfare resources in our community. They are also the sole shelter in Napa County providing hospice care for cats.

11/21/2023

A great time had by all at Sunday’s tree lighting festivities!

11/18/2023

Something as simple as a peaceful outdoor space can improve our wellbeing. This collaboration between the Town of Yountville - Local Government Town of Yountville - Parks & Recreation and Blue Zones Project - Upper Napa Valley seeks to do just that.

11/16/2023

Welcome the holidays at this annual tree lighting ceremony, 6pm this Sunday at Community Center. Featuring a holiday performance by , and free holiday treats while supplies last by Out on a Limb, . Bring a new unwrapped toy in support of . This event is free and open to the public. Presented by and .

11/15/2023

National Wreaths Across America Day is December 16. To honor and remember our veterans, wreaths will be laid on the graves of every one of our fallen heroes at Yountville Veterans Home Cemetery, along with the act of saying the name of each & every veteran aloud. Help them reach their goal by making a donation of $17 per wreath, or volunteer for this event. For more information: wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/171195/Overview

11/04/2023

Tomorrow! Are you ready?

Welcome to the Yountville Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to enrich the vibrancy of our community

11/02/2023

In this week's : Legendary Pancha's bar, a Yountville icon shuttered since 2020, has a new owner. Grapegrower and vintner Ren Harris confirmed this week that he and his wife Marilyn have purchased the business and plan to reopen it as Pancha's bar after a few upgrades to the building.

Also, is opening this Tuesday for breakfast, lunch and early dinner (it will close at 6 p.m. every day). Owners say the new restaurant will also complement their tasting room, which is next door.

And finally, the is interested in entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with the city of Napa and the California Department of Veterans Affairs for more reliable water testing.