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Monday Town Notes

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

Feb 16, 2026

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5 min read

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.

Callie Rae
Callie Rae

Friday Game Plan

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

Feb 13, 2026

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4 min read

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.

Callie Rae
Callie Rae

Monday Town Notes

Napa housing shift, Crescent demo, downtown moves

Feb 9, 2026

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6 min read

Napa housing shift, Crescent demo, downtown moves

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

Callie Rae
Callie Rae

Friday Game Plan

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

Feb 6, 2026

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6 min read

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.

Callie Rae
Callie Rae

Monday Town Notes

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

Feb 2, 2026

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5 min read

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

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

Callie Rae
Callie Rae

Friday Game Plan

Flood warning, Napa Bowl tourney, unicorn party

Jan 30, 2026

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5 min read

Flood warning, Napa Bowl tourney, unicorn party

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

Callie Rae
Callie Rae

Monday Town Notes

Measles, scams, and the bus schedule

Jan 26, 2026

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7 min read

Measles, scams, and the bus schedule

Plus a wine reality check and downtown doing musical chairs.

Callie Rae
Callie Rae

Friday Game Plan

Nextdoor drama, downtown lights, CIA movie day

Jan 23, 2026

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5 min read

Nextdoor drama, downtown lights, CIA movie day

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

Callie Rae
Callie Rae

Monday Town Notes

Your Monday Reset

Jan 19, 2026

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5 min read

Your Monday Reset

Callie Rae
Callie Rae

Wine

Napa Valley Wine Train: the tourist trap that wins

Jan 1, 2026

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7 min read

Napa Valley Wine Train: the tourist trap that wins

Locals roast it. Tourists book it. Here's why both sides are kind of right.

Callie Rae
Callie Rae

Top 10 Lists

Best Happy Hour in Napa, CA - Local's Guide

Dec 31, 2025

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14 min read

Best Happy Hour in Napa, CA - Local's Guide

Where to find the real deals (yes, they exist) in wine country

Callie Rae
Callie Rae

Top 10 Lists

Best Gyms in Napa, CA - Local's Guide 2026 | Napa Lowdown

Dec 30, 2025

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8 min read

Best Gyms in Napa, CA - Local's Guide 2026 | Napa Lowdown

Why Napa Only Has One Cheap Gym (and What That Means For Your Workout)

Callie Rae
Callie Rae

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