Wilfred’s, Tonewood + two easy Easter kid plans

This weekend in Napa: Wilfred’s on the river, Tonewood & Courage, Bunny Hop at Bel Aire Plaza, and a spring event at Kennedy Park.

March 31 closures, free tax help + a couple local business shoutouts

A quick heads-up on Tuesday closures, a genuinely useful tax help resource, and two local business notes to end on.

Avocado toast jokes, bunny hop + Sunday doughnuts

This weekend in Napa: a very Napa avocado toast moment, a Bel Aire Plaza bunny hop, free library music for kids, and Johnny Doughnuts at Oxbow.

State of the City recap, vote center jobs + stop mailing tax checks

A useful recap from Napa’s State of the City, a flexible local election job, and one important heads up for property owners.

Student artists, karaoke chaos + an easy Saturday art stop

A sweet student arts fest, live band karaoke at The Garden, and a free local artist showcase at Open Studios

State of the City, local job links + St. Paddy’s week in Napa

A look at Napa’s State of the City, some surprisingly notable local job openings, and a few St. Paddy’s things happening around town.

Oscars in Yountville, Nimbus weekend + a grand opening party in Napa

This weekend in Napa: an Oscars Viewing Party in Yountville, another great Nimbus weekend, and a grand opening party for Blue Tin Fabrics and Jeffries General.

Save Yourself From Napa's Latest Scam, The Green Wave + Kohl’s Update

A new Napa scam warning, a City Hall green-energy push, and a check-in on the old Kohl’s site.

Artesa 5K, Nimbus Arts weekend, Tabletop Games Comeback

A little run energy, a very artsy weekend menu, and a library event that proves the nerds are thriving.

March already, school cutoff, and Solano Ave finally

Trimester 2 ends, landscaping rules update, and Solano Ave heads toward a real rehab.

Napa Lowdown history, marathon road closures, mustard season, open mic intel

I missed Monday (AM vs PM). Marathon closures Sunday. Mustard season is back. And I’m crowdsourcing the best open mics.

Be Well downtown, Napa’s walkable future, and an NVC reality check

Free HHSA BE WELL (9-4), the county’s bike/walk plan map, and what’s going on at Napa Valley College.

Uptown’s 8-of-9 run, Downtown Joe’s new patio, a free Napa “Costco aisle”

Uptown is booked almost every night. Joe’s patio is finally done. And Napa Library’s “Library of Things” is the free hack nobody talks about.

Presidents’ Day hours, La Onda vs BottlerRock, and a marathon heads up

Banks + USPS closed today. March 1 road closures. La Onda lineup. IHSS caregiver shoutout.

Valentine’s Steps, Galentine’s Art, and Family-Friendly Finds

Scavenger hunt date night, a cozy Vintage Sweet demo, plus Girl Scouts and a rare “Zen with kids” reset.

Napa housing shift, Crescent demo, downtown moves

My quick market read, the Crescent demo update, plus downtown musical chairs (Rancho Gordo + Naysayer).

Super Bowl spots, Tonewood blues, anti-dinner Valentine’s

5 places Napa watches the game, a legit blues show Saturday, and a date night idea that isn’t another prix fixe.

Clouds, flood timing, and the Kohl’s reality check

Coastal flood window Monday, First St. Phase II details, and a commuter note.

Flood warning, Napa Bowl tourney, unicorn party

Coastal flood advisory through Sunday, plus a few easy weekend plans.

Measles, scams, and the bus schedule

Plus a wine reality check and downtown doing musical chairs.

Nextdoor drama, downtown lights, CIA movie day

A fence-line thriller, a free light walk, and a surprisingly wholesome Sunday at Copia.

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