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COMMUNITYEDUCATION & EVENTS

SPRING2021

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

District 1Jennifer [email protected]

District 2Jeff [email protected]

District 3 Elizabeth [email protected]

District 4 Kyle [email protected]

District 5Michael [email protected]

District 6Ines [email protected]

District 7Rafael [email protected]

Student TrusteeWilliam [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Dr. Ronald KraftSuperintendent/President

Dr Sara ParkerAssistant Superintendent/Vice-PresidentAcademic Affairs

Oscar De HaroAssistant Superintendent/Vice-PresidentStudent Affairs

Robert ParkerAssistant Superintendent/Vice-PresidentAdministrative Services

UPPER VALLEY CAMPUS STAFF

Shawntel RidgleDirector UVC and Community Education

Joann StubitschSenior Administrative Assistant

Gen DunlapAdministrative Assistant

Alfredo HernandezStudent Services Specialist & Outreach

UVC Office Hours (Hours subject to change)Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMFriday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed Fridays in June & July)

President’s Message

Napa Valley College’s commitment to lifelong learning has never been stronger. Most of our classes will be online this spring as keeping our students, faculty and staff safe during this pandemic continues to be our number one priority. However, we will continue to offer high-quality academic

and community education programs that will make it easier for you to complete your personal, educational and career goals.

This spring you will find a selection of not-for-credit courses, such as accounting, Excel and business writing, taught by industry experts and designed to quickly deliver specific skills and knowledge to help advance personal or professional development.

Classes like wellness, life planning, painting, creative writing and Spanish will be offered online, and we will continue our popular Food enthusiast programs in person in small cohorts, and based on community input, we have expanded our ESL offerings.

Our faculty, staff, and administrators are always available to assist you with your training and education through outstanding curriculum and student support services, and we are all dedicated to supporting you in your choice of Napa Valley College.

All the Best,

Dr. Ronald KraftPresident

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION/NONCREDIT REGISTRATION

Registration Directions ........................3

Registration Form ..............................24

NONCREDIT CLASSES (FREE)ESL (English as a Second Language).....4

Older Adults ........................................6

NAPA VALLEY COOKING SCHOOLFood and Wine Enthusiast ..................8

COMMUNITY EDUCATIONArts and Crafts

Painting..............................................11Garden and Outdoors

Birding ...............................................13Languages

Spanish ..............................................13Life Planning

Essential Documents .........................16

Retirement Planning .......................... 17

Reverse Mortgage .............................16

Not-For-CreditOnline Not for Credit ...........................7

Professional DevelopmentMystery Shopping .............................18

Notary ...............................................19

Virtual Assistant Business .................18Wellness

Roadmap to Health ...........................14Writing

Creative Writing ................................11

Publishing ..........................................12

Screenwriting ....................................12

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERSBDC Classes by Month .....................20

GENERAL INFORMATIONGeneral Information ..........................22

Refund Policy .....................................23

Registration Form ..............................24

Spanish in SalamancaJune 12 - July 3, 2021

For more information, contact:Nicole Carrier, Spanish Instructor

[email protected]

Business in BarcelonaJuly 7 - July 28, 2021

For more information, contact:Claudette Shatto, Business Instructor

[email protected]

www.napavalley.edu/studyabroad

STUDY ABROADNAPA VALLEY COLLEGESUMMER 2021

2 SPRING 2021 S C HEDUL E

UPPER VALLEY CAMPUS

The Upper Valley Campus (UVC) is a small and intimate, designated center of Napa Valley College, which

is part of the California Community College system. UVC is situated on a beautiful 6.9-acre campus that

serves the community of St. Helena and the greater Napa Valley by offering fee-based, noncredit and

limited credit classes. The UVC also features the Napa Valley Cooking School’s Food & Wine Enthusiast

program.

NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM LEARNING STATEMENT

After attending a Napa Valley College Community Education class, students will be able to use the

information received from the class for personal and/or professional development, including a better

understanding and/or mastery of specific stated subjects and/or skills.

NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE

Mission

Napa Valley College prepares students for evolving roles in a diverse, dynamic, and interdependent world.

The college is an accredited open-access, degree- and certificate-granting institution that is committed

to student achievement through high-quality programs and services that are continuously evaluated and

improved. The college serves students and the community in the following areas: transfer courses, ca-

reer-technical education and training, basic skills, and self-supporting contract education and community

education classes.Approved by the Board of Trustees November 15, 2012

Values

Napa Valley College is a community of people excited about learning, where students are first and fore-

most in everything we do. We value, model, and encourage:

student success responsibility inclusivity

creativity respect for others openness to new ideas

adaptability honesty health and wellness

integrity Approved by the Board of Trustees, November 13, 2008

Institutional Learning Outcomes

Students who receive a degree from Napa Valley College will demonstrate the following:

Communication & Collaboration Global Awareness & Civic Responsibility

Critical Thinking & Information Competency Personal Responsibility

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4. Scroll down and select the Continuing Education button. DO NOT LOGIN. The Continuing Education option allows you to register for these classes without logging in to WebAdvisor.

1. Go to www.napavalley.edu

2. Select WebAdvisor at the top of the page.

3. On the WebAdvisor page select the WebAdvisor button.

6. If you know the 5-digit course number, enter only the number in the Course Code Number field, scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Submit”. DO NOT FILL IN ANY OTHER FIELDS* If you don’t know the course number or would like to register for multiple classes, scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Submit”.

5. Then select “Register and Pay for Continuing Education Classes”.

8. Complete the Personal Identification page information. At the bottom of the page, check the box “YOU MUST CERTIFY IN ORDER TO PROCEED…” and then click “Submit”.

7. When you have found classes you want to register for, check the “Select Box” in the first column of the class list and then click “Submit” at the bottom of the page.

10. When you are ready to pay for your classes, choose payment type from the dropdown and enter your payment information, then click “Pay Now”. No payment required for noncredit classes.

9. You will be asked a couple of general questions before the Pay for Class page opens. On the Pay for Class page, click on the “Choose one of the following” dropdown and select “Register Now (Checkout)”.


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NONCREDIT CLASSES (NO FEE)Napa Valley College offers noncredit classes and programs to provide students with access to a variety of courses at no cost in order to assist them in reaching their personal, academic and professional goals. noncredit instruction serves as a key contributor to “open access” for students with diverse backgrounds. Textbooks and materials fees may apply.

NONCREDIT (NO FEE): ESLEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) - Inglés Como Segundo Idioma

Learn practical English in a friendly, supportive environment! Students will learn useful vocabulary relating

to living and working in the US. Students will have many opportunities to converse with their classmates

using the new vocabulary. Phonics for reading and spelling, grammar, and verb conjugation are intro-

duced. Today is the best day to begin your English studies! Registration will take place in class.

Aprende inglés práctico en un ambiente amable y de apoyo! Los estudiantes aprenderán el vocabulario

útil que se relaciona a la vida y el trabajo en los EEUU. Los estudiantes frecuentemente tendrán oportuni-

dades para conversar con sus compañeros de la clase con el nuevo vocabulario. Estudiarán los fónicos

para leer y deletrear inglés, la gramática, la conjugación de los verbos estarán introducidos. Hoy es el

mejor día para empezar con tus estudios del inglés. Inscribase en la clase.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)This multi-level course is designed for students whose primary language is not English. The emphasis

will be on understanding English both in conversation and writing.

76931 Online 1/25/21 5/21/21 Mon/Wed8:30-11:30am

Ruston

76932 MAIN-Main CampusRoom to be announced

1/23/21 5/22/21 Sat9:00am-12:20pm

Grove

76933 Online 2/01/21 5/21/21 Mon/Wed5:00-7:00pm

Barber

76935 MAIN-Main CampusRoom to be announced

2/02/21 5/21/21 Tue/Thu6:00-8:00pm

Klieman

76936 Online 1/29/21 5/29/21 Fri/Sat6:00-8:00pm

Gardiner

PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE ESLThis course is designed for non-English-speaking students who are interested in eventually pursuing

studies at a college level. This course will help to prepare students for Napa Valley College’s credit

ESL classes. The emphasis is on basic grammar and vocabulary which the students will need to begin

to function in a college environment. Literacy in native language is recommended.

76939 Online 1/25/21 3/26/21 Mon/Wed9:00-11:30am

Barber

76940 Online 4/5/21 5/29/21 Mon/Wed9:00-11:30am

Wexler

76941 Online 1/26/21 3/26/21 Tue/Thu6:00-8:00pm

Grove

76942 Online 4/6/21 5/29/21 Tue/Thu6:00-8:00pm

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ESL READ, WRITE, & GRAMMAR 1This course is the reading, writing, and grammar component of Level 1 of the ESL program. Students

will study basic English reading, writing, and grammar skills. They will read short articles and texts

and write short paragraphs using simple and compound sentences in English.

76923 ONLINE 1/20/21 5/29/21 Mon/Wed5:00-7:00pm

Toister

ESL READ, WRITE, & GRAMMAR 2This course is the reading, writing and grammar component of level 2 of the ESL program. Students

will build on basic reading, writing, and grammar skills of Level 1, learning to write simple narrative,

descriptive, and expository paragraphs and short compositions, using present, past, and future

tenses, and simple, compound, and complex sentences. They will learn to revise and edit their writing

as well as improve reading skills such as reading comprehension and speed, vocabulary development

(including vocabulary in context), summarizing written material, and overall language fluency.

76925 ONLINE 1/20/21 5/29/21 Tue/Thu 9:30-11:20am

Wexler

ESL READ, WRITE, & GRAMMAR 3This course is Level 3 of the college ESL program focusing on the integration of the major language

learning components, including reading, writing, and grammar. Students will build on the major

components of ESL Reading, Writing, and Grammar 2, reading full-length works of fiction and/or non-

fiction and continuing to improve and expand reading comprehension, vocabulary skills, and overall

written fluency by revising paragraphs and short narrative and descriptive compositions with clear

introductions, support and conclusions. Grammar will include review of all simple and progressive

verb tenses and the construction of compound and complex sentences.

76927 ONLINE 1/20/21 5/29/21 Mon/Wed6:00-8:00pm

Klieman

ESL READ, WRITE, & GRAMMAR 4This course is Level 4 of the college ESL program focusing on the integration of the major language

learning components, including reading, writing, and grammar. Students will build on the major

components of ESL Reading, Writing, and Grammar 3, reading full-length works of fiction and/or

nonfiction & continuing to improve & expand reading comprehension, vocabulary skills, overall writ-

ten fluency. They will write, revise, and edit paragraphs and short essays, summarize and respond to

selected readings, and improve their ability to identify and correct common errors of in grammar and

syntax.

76929 ONLINE 1/20/21 5/29/21 Tue/Thu2:00-4:00pm

Howe

ESL COMMUNICATION 1This course is the listening/speaking component of Level 1 of the ESL Program. Students will engage

in low-intermediate level comprehension skills from a range of essential points and details in spoken

English. Students will build on communication skills with short conversations about familiar and

unfamiliar topics and contexts, listening comprehension, vocabulary skills, pronunciation, and overall

fluency.

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NONCREDIT (NO FEE): CLASSES FOR OLDER ADULTS

Mindful Singing for Older Adults #74457

This class will provide an opportunity to experience and participate in a music setting through singing and

playing rhythm instruments. No previous musical experience necessary. Class will also meet online.

Feb 16-May 29Tue, 6:00-7:50pm Main Campus, Room 149 Howell ($35 materials fee due at time of registration)

Vocal Express for Older Adults #77039

This non-credit course provides older adults with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of solo

singing through the study of various musical genres, vocal techniques, and singing repertoire. Class will

also meet online.

Feb 3-May 29Wed, 4:00-4:50pm Main Campus, Room 149 Howell

Instrumental Ensemble for Seasoned Musicians #74473

This class provides an opportunity for mature adults to participate in a music ensemble setting by playing musical instruments. Class will also meet onlineJan 20-May 29 Thu, 6:00-7:50pm Main Campus, Room 142 Estabrook

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ESL COMMUNICATION 2This course is the listening/speaking component of Level 2 of the ESL Program. Students will engage

in a high-intermediate comprehension of a range of essential points and details in spoken English.

Students will build on communication skills with extended conversations, classroom discussions and

oral presentation skills on a variety of subjects.

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These high-quality courses are taught by industry experts and designed to quickly deliver specific skills and knowledge that help to advance personal or professional development. Our online classroom is informative, convenient, and highly interactive.

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Effective Business WritingImprove your career prospects by learning how to develop powerful written documents that draw readers in and keep them motivated to continue to the end.

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FOOD AND WINE ENTHUSIAST PROGRAMThis semester, in response to Covid 19 restrictions and a desire to continue offering

classes to our community, we have developed a series of in-person Food Enthusiast

classes with limited enrollment.

These classes will be offered as couples-only with a very limited number of partici-

pants, so if you see a class you’re interested in we recommend you sign up quickly. Of

course your health and safety is important, so depending on circumstances a class may

need to be cancelled due to the Covid 19 situation at class time.

Napa Valley Cooking School InstructorsPat Burke

Since 2001, Pat Burke has competed professionally in BBQ competitions in California, Tennessee and

Virginia. With a passion for live fire cooking and a deep dedication to community, Burke can fre-

quently be found BBQing for good at charity fundraising competitions throughout the Napa Valley

and beyond. A member of numerous champion BBQ teams, including the Barnyard Roasters based

in Columbus, Mississippi and The Vineyard Roasters from Napa, and most recently the Too Ashamed

to Name BBQ from San Jose, Pat won back-to-back Reserve Grand Championships at Smoke on the River in Sacramento

and at the San Francisco BBQ Festival in 2016. Pat has also competed several times at the World BBQ Championships

at Memphis in May, finishing with a 5th place Whole Hog in 2003.

Toni Chiappetta

Toni was raised in Ct. by parents who worked in the food industry and has worked in restaurants

mainly on the east coast before coming to Napa. She studied music in Boston before attending

culinary school at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and an intensive 6 week study with Albert

Kumin. She was a pastry chef at Table 29 and Bistro Don Giovanni before striking out on her own

with Sweetie Pies Bakery in 1994. The bakery started as a small operation in rented kitchen space

before moving to its currant location in Sept of 2000.

Chef Derek Corsino

Pastry Chef Derek Corsino has been involved in the culinary arts for over 20 years as an educator,

competitive baker, and professional pastry chef. After his formal training at the CIA in Hyde Park,

Chef Derek opened a specialty cake company while also competing in televised cake competitions

on the Food Network. Chef Derek has taught at Stratford University in Virginia, CIA at Copia, and

Santa Rosa Junior College. He currently leads the noted culinary arts program at

Healdsburg High School.

Traci Dutton

Traci Dutton is a beverage, food and hospitality expert based in the Napa Valley. With over 20 years

of tenure as a sommelier, consumer and professional educator, and beverage specialist at the Culi-

nary Institute of America’s California Campus, she has continued to build relationships in all areas of

the industry, create and track trends & shifting tastes, and hone the service & hospitality skills that

are the foundation of her work ethic. Today Traci continues her work with the CIA while consulting,

writing and running her own vintage cookery & libations store, Heirloom Variety, located in Calistoga.

Greg Miraglia

Greg Miraglia is a longtime educator and food/restaurant blogger who brings his many years of

culinary expertise and passion to the Napa Valley Cooking School gained from his time as a cook for

the Napa Valley Wine Train and in the NV Cooking School Professional Chef Program. In addition

his work in the culinary arts, Greg is also a radio program host and producer on Outbeat Radio, a

weekly LGBT program on KRCB Radio.

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Chef Savanna Petri

After completing her Associates degree from the CIA (Greystone) in St. Helena, Chef Savanna

worked at Peju Province Winery in Rutherford as Estate Sous Chef, where she mastered the art of

food and wine pairing through a variety of vineyard events and on-site cooking classes. A dedication

to both the culinary arts and public service lead her to teach at CIA Copia and the Napa Valley Cook-

ing School, combining her real world culinary experience at Elaine Bell Catering and Thomas Keller’s

Bouchon Bistro with her eight years of service in the US Air Force.

Chef Elena Sirignano

With over 25 years in the industry as a chef, sommelier, culinary instructor, bean-to-bar chocolate

maker, manager, and specialty foods entrepreneur on both the East Coast and in the Napa Valley,

Chef Elena has been part of the Napa Valley restaurant scene since 1992, where she has worked with

Thomas Keller as a member of the original French Laundry kitchen team and has been part of both

front and back of the house operations at Bistro Don Giovanni, Pat Kuleto’s Martini House, Bouchon,

and Bouchon Bakery. An experienced culinary instructor, Chef Elena has taught at Delaware Technical & Community

College and the Culinary Institute of America Greystone and COPIA. She is the founder/owner of Mayacama Chocolate.

Spring Tarts: Traditional, Vegan & Gluten Free #77040

Learn to make Spring time tarts with Toni Chiapetta of Sweetie Pies. She’ll guide you and your pod partner

in this hands on class with making traditional pastry shells, with their diverse fillings; as well as gluten free

and vegan versions.

Pre-registration required. Sat, May 15, 10:00-1:00pm Upper Valley Campus, Belle Rhodes Teaching Kitchen, St Helena Chiappetta $160 per couple

Just Roll With It #77041

Maki your way to NVC for an interactive sushi making class and learn how to assemble inside, outside,

hand rolls, and more! We will play with different combinations of ingredients and toppings to create our

own masterpieces. Grab a buddy, and let’s roll!

Pre-registration required. Sat, May 29, 10:00-1:00pm Upper Valley Campus, Belle Rhodes Teaching Kitchen, St Helena Petri $170 per couple

Italian Countryside Dinner By Way of St Helena #77042

Join us for an Italian countryside dinner right here in St. Helena! This exclusive chef’s table experience in-

cludes a 6 course dinner. There will be demonstrations and conversation about the Italian inspired recipes

and how you can prepare them at home for the loved ones in your bubble. You will sit at your own table,

in the heart of the professional kitchen of the Napa Valley Cooking School. Each course will be prepared

and plated, with the chef instructors talking about the techniques used. There will be a recipe packet

included with your dinner to take home. Just some of the menu items will include a Charred Cesar Salad,

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Southern Italian Inspired Braised Flank Steak with Handmade Pasta, Espresso Semi-Fredo and more. Your dinner will also be enjoyed with Napa Valley College Wine, served with some of the courses.Pre-registration required. Sat, May 22, 6:00-9:00pm Upper Valley Campus, Belle Rhodes Teaching Kitchen, St Helena Miraglia & Sirignano $240 per couple

Cake Decorating: Beyond Just Icing the Cake #77043

This class will cover topics beyond just splitting and layering a cake. We will cover a variety of borders,

how to pipe a rose, lettering and spacing and much more. Piping on a cake is not as easy as it seems, so

learn with a seasoned cake decorator on how to take your basic cakes to the next level with this hands-on

decorating class!

Pre-registration required. Sat, Apr 24, 9:00-11:00am Upper Valley Campus, Belle Rhodes Teaching Kitchen, St Helena Corsino $180 per couple

Know Your Napa Valley College Wines & The Foods to Pair Them With #77044

Join us in this wine and food tasting-pairing class, as we explore the wines created by Paul Gospodarczyk

and the students at the Napa Valley College Viticulture Program. Experience the many levels of flavors in

these wines, along with foods that are complementary. It will prove that education can be fun.

Pre-registration required. Sat, May 1, 12:00-2:00pm Upper Valley Campus, Belle Rhodes Teaching Kitchen, St Helena Dutton $90 per couple

”Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!” #77045

Everyone loves chicken! Whether it’s fried, roasted, BBQ’d or smoked! Join Chef Pat as he guides students

while they help prepare poultry cooked several different ways along with some fabulous sides. Students

will be hands-on in their safe “Pod Stations” preparing recipes to accompany our winning “Chicken

Dinner!” Chef Pat’s classes fill up fast and this class is Covid limited in attendance! ***Enjoy dining on the

feasts of your labor at the end of class!

Pre-registration required. Sat, Apr 17, 12:00-3:00pm Upper Valley Campus, Belle Rhodes Teaching Kitchen, St Helena Burke $170 per couple

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Please note the Napa Valley College refund policy:

Refund Policy: Requests for a refund on a fee-based class not canceled by the college must be made at

least five (5) working days prior to the beginning of the class. No refunds can be made on requests made

after that date. A $5 per person processing fee will be retained on all refunds unless the class is canceled

or meeting times are changed by the college.


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Painting: Spring Greens #77046

In this two-part class we will explore the beauty of the Napa Valley landscape in all its radiant color. Work-

ing on location and directly from nature can bring a new understanding about color, texture and shape

that can translate into other subject matter. After the intensity of the 2020 fires, getting out and honoring

nature in all her beauty can be a mutually healing experience. Each session includes a demonstration. All

mediums welcome.

In order to participate in this class, after you complete your registration send an email to the

instructor at [email protected]. Your instructor will send you information on the meet-

ing location for the first class.

Pre-registration is required. Mar 15-22 Mon, 9:30-1:00pm Wappo Park, St HelenaWillis $175

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Creative Writing Workshop (Online) #77009

Join us for a fun and informative five-week round table class exploring the craft of writing. Bring your

writing into class for critique by other local writers. Learn the art of critique, writing tips and socialize with

like minds. Any genre welcome: poetry, novel, memoir, etc. Can’t wait to meet you!


instructor at [email protected]. Your instructor will send you information on how to

access the class.

Pre-registration is required.Feb 13-Mar 13 Sat, 4:00-5:30pm Online Rodney $95

Meet the Agent/Publisher Q&A – Get Your Manuscript Critiqued (Online) #77021

Have you ever wanted to talk to a real agent or publisher? Are you tired of having your manuscripts

critiqued by non-professionals or paying an editor too much money to change your writing to their voice?

Email one page of your in-progress manuscript for an in-class critique of one page of your poetry, article,

short story, screenplay, novel, non-fiction book, or children’s book. (Optional: You can then send your

manuscript for a professional critique (for a critique fee of $50 for up to 25 double-spaced pages + $1/

page thereafter, & a list of publishers/agents who are interested in your type of work.) The instructor is a

journalist, author, screenwriter, agent, publisher, and adjunct online Professor of Publishing for Harvard.


instructor at [email protected]. A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up

your free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class.

Pre-registration is required.Feb 23Tue, 5:00-6:00 pmOnlineKrusemark$35 (Class fee includes materials fee)


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In this comprehensive session, you will learn about special screenwriting terms and formats for television

and the big screen. You will also learn how to plot a story, develop characters, and execute your work

in the proper screenwriting format. You will discover the difference between a Treatment, a Spec Script

and a Shooting Script and when to do each. And, you’ll get an inside look into the business of selling your

script to agents and producers. The instructor is a journalist, author, screenwriter, agent, publisher, and

adjunct online Professor of Publishing for Harvard.





Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published (Online) #77023

If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or

even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past the edi-

tor’s desk. If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop is a must! You will discover how to:

• become a “published” writer overnight & submit manuscripts the correct way

• find the right publisher for your work

• write irresistible query letters

• determine when and how to get an agent

• 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer





Explore 50 Different Self Publishing Options (Online) 77024

Self Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? (participants must attend “Beginner’s

Guide to Getting Published”) And, can you do both? You will discover the pros and cons of all the self

publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options. You will

leave with a rated description of 50 self publishing companies.

In order to participate in this class, after you complete your registration send an email to the in-

structor at [email protected]. A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up your

free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class.

Pre-registration is required. (Note: prerequisite requirement: Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published)Feb 23Tue, 9:00-10:00 pmOnlineKrusemark$35 (Class fee includes materials fee)


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LIFELONG LEARNING: LANGUAGES

Conversational Spanish - Beginning (Online) #77002

This 16 week course is for learners at the beginning level. The text is Practical Spanish Grammar by Marcial

Prado. The class will start with Lesson 1. The class will be taught on Zoom.


instructor at [email protected]. Your instructor will send you information on how to access

the class.

Pre-registration is required.Jan 28-May 20 (no class 4/1) Thu, 4:00 to 5:30pm OnlineRuston $150 Conversational Spanish - Intermediate/Advanced (Online) #77003

This 16 week course provides practice in conversational Spanish at the intermediate/advanced level. The

aim is to increase fluency and acquire vocabulary. We will read and discuss original works by Hispanic

authors and study selected topics of grammar. The class will be taught on Zoom.


instructor at [email protected]. Your instructor will send you information on how to access

the class.

Pre-registration is required.Jan 26-May 18 (no class 3/30} Tue, 4:00 to 5:30pm OnlineRuston $150

GARDEN AND OUTDOORS

Birding Napa County #77008

Early spring is a dynamic time of the year for our region’s abundant birdlife. The first migrant songbirds

are arriving from the south. Large flocks of wintering waterfowl and shorebirds are still here, preparing to

depart to the Arctic and the American prairie. Early nesting species include such diverse groups as hum-

mingbirds and hawks. Napa County is blessed with an incredible variety of accessible native aquatic and

terrestrial habitats that concentrate birds. Four field trips visit the best of these areas. At Lake Hennessey

we find Bald Eagle and White-throated Sparrow, witness the unique nuptial display of Western Grebe,

and seek a glimpse of the elusive daylight-hunting Northern Pygmy-Owl. A morning is devoted to Kennedy

Park and Skyline Park. Acorn Woodpecker, Wood Duck and Red-shouldered Hawk highlight Skyline. The

wetlands at Kennedy host Marsh Wren and Virginia Rail; the rare Black Rail is also present. Among the

waders along the tide line are Long-billed Curlew and Black-necked Stilt. Further following the tides, a

visit to American Canyon Wetlands finds thousands of shorebirds of a dozen species. Cinnamon Teal is the

brightest of the waterfowl. Common Yellowthroat, Allen’s Hummingbird and Lincoln’s Sparrow inhabit the

weed patches. Peregrine Falcon is usually present. Finally, special arrangement allows a visit to Skaggs

Island, a closed area of the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The premier raptor viewing spot in

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Hawk nests on the island. We find a cumulative total of more than 100 species during the four weeks. The

field trips involve a walk of 1-2 miles on level gravel roads or foot paths. Please bring your binoculars and

dress appropriately for variable weather conditions. Instructor Berner is the co-author of The Breeding

Birds of Napa County.


instructor at [email protected] to receive information about meeting locations.

Pre-registration is required.Mar 19-Apr 16 (no class 4/2)Fri, 8:30am-12:00pmVarious Locations Berner$100

WELLNESS

PLAN YOUR ROADMAP TO OPTIMAL HEALTH

In this series of six online classes you will be given the tools to develop a roadmap to a healthy

lifestyle. You’ll study basic nutrition and ways to boost immunity, create healthy habits, set personal

goals, learn secrets to longevity, and explore ways to add more vegetables to your diet. Take one class

or sign up for all six classes for a discount.

Pathway to Health Through Easy Nutrition (Online) #77010

Be empowered to transform your life through food. Decrease inflammation and give your body every-

thing it needs to fight disease. Learn how your gut health is directly responsible for your overall health.

Things like food sensitivities, skin irritations, IBS, mood swings, and many other conditions could be a few

easy steps away from being healed.



access the class.

Pre-registration is required.Jan 28 Thu, 6:00pm-7:30pm Online Goff $30

Decoding Your Cravings (Online) #77011

Learn what sugar does to your body, and why we have cravings. Why we sometimes start and can’t stop

eating and how we might actually be creating our own cravings. You will leave feeling empowered with

the tools to transform those cravings so that you can walk the path toward wellness! You will receive

proven solutions to help move you out of the craving vortex into a healthier version of you!



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Pre-registration is required.Feb 4 Thu, 6:00pm-7:30pm Online Goff $30


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Set Yourself Up for Success (Online) #77012

Learning to set SMART goals for yourself is the key to your success. Too often we are looking at the big

picture without considering how we will get there. In this class we will discuss how setting smaller, well

defined goals is the best way to hit your goal!


instructor at [email protected]. Your instructor will send you information on how

to access the class.


Healthy Habits for a Healthier Life (Online) #77013

Learn proven, effective steps to following through in a way that you never thought possible. Uncover what

you truly desire and how to create a healthy habit that will last a lifetime! Learn simple steps to move

towards your health in a way that’s easy and fun. Create a personal ‘roadmap’ to navigate your own path

to wellness!





Secrets to Longevity and Vitality (Online) #77014

Learn why living with purpose can add happy, healthy years to your life. Explore how communities from

around the world live longer with significantly less disease. Understand “Blue Zones” lifestyle and uncover

the keys to longevity and the secrets to vitality. Learn to redefine your workout routine and why more

cardio is not always the answer!





Flip Your Plate to Plant Based (Online) #77015

Health advice can be totally confusing but, the one thing that every expert agrees on is that we

need more plants in our diet. Understand different preparation methods and techniques for vegetables.

Learn to use the 5 areas of taste to easily build flavorful meals. Flip your plate to make plants the center of


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Pre-registration is required.Mar 4 Thu, 6:00pm-7:30pm Online Goff $30

Plan your Roadmap to Optimal Health SIX-CLASS SERIES (Online) #77016

Sign up for all six classes in either and save $30.




Pre-registration is required.Jan 28-Mar 4 Thu, 6:00pm-7:30pm Online Goff $150

LIFELONG LEARNING: LIFE PLANNING

Reverse Mortgage 101 (Online) #77007

You’ve heard about them and seen the ads, now come and learn how reverse mortgages really work. If

you are a homeowner, age 62+ who would like to utilize the equity in your home without having a required

monthly repayment, this FHA-government insured loan may be the answer. We’ll discuss the pros & cons,

eligible properties & candidates, options for receiving your money, & everything else you need to know.

This class will be of value if you are a senior homeowner planning for retirement, already retired, have

elderly parents, or if you are a financial planner.


instructor at [email protected]. Your instructor will send you information on

how to access the class. Upon completion of the class, handouts will be sent to you via email.

Pre-registration is required.Mar 6Sat, 12:30-4:30pmOnlineSchwartz$30

Essential Documents in a Time of Crisis (Online) #77006

It’s time to get essential documents in order. Spend six hours with an experienced attorney and you’ll have

a Living Will, Recoverable Trust and Power of Attorney ready to file by the end of the seminar. This epidem-

ic has a lot of us thinking about how unprepared we are for the future. Protecting your family’s finances

is easy with a little expert advice. You’ll learn which documents are needed, how to complete them and



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Refund Policy: Requests for a refund on a fee-based class not canceled by the college must be made at least five (5) working days prior to the start of the class.

where to file. We hope you are staying well and practicing social distancing. But if medical care becomes

necessary, it’s important to assign an appointee to make medical decisions. Our legal expert will discuss

relevant medical documents including, Durable Power of Attorney and Medical Release Forms that could

make your treatment easier, quicker and less confusing.

• California Wills

• Legal Requirements

• Do’s and Don’ts

• List of considerations

• Revocable Trust

• Avoiding Probate

• What should I include

• Durable Power of Attorney

• How will this assist me in medical decisions

• California Healthcare Directive

• How to get started and where to file

In order to participate in this class, after you complete your registration send an email to

[email protected]. You will be sent information on how to access the class.

Pre-registration is required.Apr 19-22Mon/Tue/Thu, 6:00-8:00pm, 6:00-7:00pmOnlineStaff$120 (Class fee includes materials fee)

Four Pillars of a Successful Retirement (Online) #77047

With financial independence, retirement can be the most fulfilling time of your life. This class covers

important money management concepts and focuses on issues that are important to people at or near

retirement.

Topics include:

• how to potentially enhance retirement income, including Social Security

• which types of investments are appropriate to generate retirement income;

• how to make appropriate health-care decisions, including paying for potential long-term care, and

• how to help manage taxes in retirement.

We will also explore some options that enable you to transfer assets to other generations of your family.

A “hear it, see it, read it, write it” teaching method makes it easy for you to understand and remember

the practical information. The fee includes a PDF version of the course workbook.

In order to participate in this class, after you complete your registration send an email to the instructor at [email protected]. Your instructor will send you infor-

mation on how to access the class.Pre-registration required.Feb 3-Feb 24 Wed, 6:00-8:00pm Online Goulding/Commander $49



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Earn Extra Money Mystery Shopping #77018

Have you seen ads telling you how to become a shopper, but only if you send them a lot of money? You

do not have to pay to begin your new career in this exciting field. You will learn how to sign up with many

legitimate mystery shopping companies WITHOUT FEES, avoid the pitfalls and scams, create a required

mystery shopping resume and profile, and take care of legalities and taxes regarding this income. You will

leave with a list of 25 legitimate companies to work for.




Pre-registration is required.Feb 22Mon, 6:00-7:00pmOnlineKrusemark$35 (Class fee includes materials fee)

Explore 250 Legitimate Home-Based Business Ideas #77019

Tired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into

profits by starting a home business. Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award winning

business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start up workshop you will ever find. If

you really want to succeed in a home business, this step-by-step session is a must! You will discover:

* more than 250 legitimate home business ideas

* mandatory legal documentation and how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!)

* many ways to market your product/service




Pre-registration is required.Feb 22Mon, 7:00-9:00pmOnlineKrusemark$55 (Class fee includes materials fee)

Make Money with a Virtual Assistant/Word Processing Business (Online) #77020

If you can type, then you can make money at home using your computer. Having already learned all about

home-based business success (participants must attend “Explore 250 Legitimate Home-Based Business

Ideas”), you will then discover how and where to find clients, 50 ways to advertise/market your services,

effective home office equipment choices, and 100 ways to make money with a computer. There really is a

need for your services, so learn to be your own boss, set your own hours, and make more money.




Pre-registration is required. (Prerequisite required)Feb 22Mon, 9:00-10:00pmOnlineKrusemark$35 (Class fee includes materials fee)


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Become a Notary Public Livestream (Online) #77004

Establish yourself as a Notary Public, earn additional income and provide a service to your community.

Successful notaries provide a valuable service to their company, friends and private clients. Notary skills

are valuable in almost any industry: real estate, legal, medical and banking to name just a few. Livestream

with a notary expert for three sessions and you will be ready to take the official notary exam and practice

as a safe and effective notary. Next, consider becoming a Loan Signing Agent and make $200 to $300 per

signing. Students are eligible to access our private Facebook page to ask questions, watch webinars and

receive updates. All you need is a smartphone to join. Must be at least 18 years of age. A serious convic-

tion may disqualify an applicant.

Register for the official notary exam 15 days in advance or be a walk-in candidate. Use this link to view

schedule and register: https://www.cpshr.us/notary/exam_registration.php



Pre-registration is required.Mar 8-11Mon/Tue/Thu, 6:00-8:15pm OnlineStaff$120 (Class fee includes materials fee)

Notary and Notary Renewal Information• All students: Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must provide proper ID to receive Proof of Completion (required):

• State-issued Driver’s license or ID card

• Canadian or Mexican Driver’s license

• U.S. passport or a passport issued by a foreign government

• U.S. military ID card

• Payment of exam fee (paid seperate from class fee):

• New applicants and reappointments: $40.00

• Applicants who have previously taken the exam and failed: $20.00

Renewing Notaries (Online) #77005

You are eligible to take our 3-hour class (First 1 1/2 sessions) if your commission has not expired. This is

a 3-hour Approved Notary Refresher course. We will review all required laws and regulations. Note: You

are welcome to join us for all sessions

Register for the official notary exam 15 days in advance or be a walk-in candidate. Use this link to view

schedule and register: https://www.cpshr.us/notary/exam_registration.php



Pre-registration is required.Mar 8-9Mon, 6:00-8:15pm/Tue, 6:00-7:00pm OnlineStaff$65 (Class fee includes materials fee)



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HELPING ENTREPRENEURS THRIVEOur mission is to provide business owners and managers with information, training and free one-on-one

expert individual business advising. We offer a wide range of short-term workshops and seminars that

benefit business owners and managers.

For detailed information and to register for these classes, please visit the SBDC website at

www.NapaSonomaSBDC.org

If you have questions please contact the Napa-Sonoma SBDC at (707) 256-7250

DATE DAY TIME CLASS TITLE INSTRUCTOR

January01/06/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Online Marketing Strategy: Plan How To

Engage Your Customers OnlineCathy Balach

01/06/21 Wed 6:00-8:00 Nxlevel Orientation: Micro-Enterprise SPANISH*

MarianaAlmaraz

01/07/21 Thu 12:00-1:30 Business Startup Orientation Tbd

01/13/21 Wed 12:00-1:30 Writing A Business Plan John Degaetano

01/13/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Marketing Made Easier When You Start with Your Core Message

JanetWentworth


MarianaAlmaraz

01/20/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Marketing Made Easier When You Start with Your Core Message

JanetWentworth


MarianaAlmaraz

01/27/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 How Does Your Story Become Your Brand?

JanetWentworth

01/28/21 Thu 6:00-8:00 Nxlevel Orientation* Sandy Stelter/Mike Basayne

February02/02/21 Tue 12:00-1:30 Business Startup Orientation Tbd

02/02/21 Tue 6:00-8:00 Nxlevel Orientation* Sandy Stelter/Mike Basayne

02/03/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Social Media Strategy: What Social Media Should You Choose & Conquer

Ed Troxell

02/04/21 Thu 6:00-8:00 Pasos Para Iniciar Un Negocio MarianaAlmaraz

02/09/21 Tue 12:00-2:00 Business Negotiation Skills Herb Liberman

02/09/21 Tue 6:00-8:00 Nxlevel Orientation* Sandy Stelter/Mike Basayne

02/10/21 Wed 12:00-1:30 Developing A Sales Strategy John Degaetano

02/10/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Growing Your Social Media Audience Ed Troxell

02/11/21 Thu 6:00-8:00 Nxlevel Orientation* Mike Basayne

02/17/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Instagram For Your Business Ed Troxell


DATE DAY TIME CLASS TITLE INSTRUCTOR

February (continued)

02/17/21 Wed 6:00-8:00 Publicidad Y Redes Sociales MarianaAlmaraz

02/24/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Facebook For Business Ed Troxell

02/24/21 Wed 6:00-8:00 Contabilidad De Un Pequeño Negocio MarianaAlmaraz

March03/03/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Using Linkedin To Connect With Custom-

ersTbd


03/10/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Intro To Google Analytics. Molly O'Kane

03/11/21 Thu 12:00-1:30 From Kitchen To Market: Planning & Fea-sibility Of Your Artisan Food Product

Anni Minuzzo

03/17/21 Wed 12:00-1:30 Creative Ways To Fund Your Business John Degaetano

03/17/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Intro To Online Advertising Molly O'Kane

03/24/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Intro to Advertising on Facebook Molly O'Kane

03/31/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Basics Of SEO For Local Searches Molly O'Kane

April04/06/21 Tue 12:00-1:30 Business Startup Orientation Tbd

04/07/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Getting Your Business Visible On Google My Business

JanetWentworth

04/14/21 Wed 12:00-1:30 Reading Financial Statements And Man-aging Cash Flow

John Degaetano

04/14/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Intro To Video For Your Business Malinalli Lopez

04/21/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Creating Powerful Video For Your Busi-ness

Malinalli Lopez

04/28/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Youtube For Your Business Malinalli Lopez

May05/05/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Online Crowdfunding: Intro to Kickstart-

er, Gofundme, and morePaul Bozzo


05/12/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Getting Started with Email Marketing Cathy Balach

05/19/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Better Email Marketing: Improve your Results

Cathy Balach

05/26/21 Wed 2:00-3:30 Building your Email Marketing List Cathy Balach

*Nxlevel Visit the SBDC website at www.NapaSonomaSBDC.org for Nxlevel class dates.


Changes/Cancellations: The Community Education Office reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine classes, and to change instructors should there be a need. When a class is canceled or changed, every reasonable effort will be made to notify enrollees by phone or e-mail.

Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS): To ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to develop their potential at NVC, the DSPS office provides assistance to students who have verified disabilities, including physical limitations or learning disabilities. Off-campus noncredit classes for personal enrichment are available, as are on-campus credit classes in basic English, math, and adaptive physical education. The college campus is physically accessible, and the technical and occupational labs are designed and equipped to accommodate students with special needs. For more information, please make an appointment with the DSPS Counselor, (707) 256-7220, in the General Counseling Center, Building 1300.

Drug-Free Campus: It is an objective of Napa Valley Community College District to achieve a drug-free educational environment. Any student or employee will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the policies of the district and the law of the state. Smoking is allowed is designated smoking areas only.

Fee-Based Classes: Classes which are ineligible for State support must be self-supporting through registration fees. Self-supporting classes are subject to enrollment minimums but are not subject to the noncredit attendance policies. Please see Refund Policy.

Mission: Napa Valley College prepares students for evolving roles in a diverse, dynamic, and interdependent world. The college is an accredited open-access, degree- and certificate-granting institution that is committed to student achievement through high-quality programs and services that are continuously evaluated and improved. The college serves students and the community in the following areas: transfer courses, career-technical education and training, basic skills, and self-supporting contract education and community education classes.

Noncredit State-Funded Classes: Courses eligible for support from the state are free to California residents. Some state-funded noncredit courses have optional materials fees, which are noted in the individual course entries. These optional fees are payable in class to the instructor, in most cases. If you do not want supplies you do not need to pay the fee. Material fees are not refundable. Classes fewer than 15 persons enrolled and IN ATTENDANCE at the first class meeting may be canceled. Once begun, minimum attendance of 10 must be maintained for the class to continue.

Open Classes: It is the policy of the Napa Valley Community College District that, unless specifically exempted by statute, every course, course section or class, the average daily attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, whenever offered and maintained by the district, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the college. (Title V, Sec. 51006)

Parking Fees: Parking permits are required on all vehicles which park on the Main Napa Campus of Napa Valley College during the following hours:• Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.• Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.No permit is required on Saturdays, Sundays and college- recognized holidays. Semester parking permits can only be purchased via the internet by going to www.nvcpd.org and look for the parking permit link. To order your permit you will need to know your vehicle license number, make, model, color, and year of your vehicle. Daily parking permits can be purchased from the parking machines located throughout the college’s parking lots. Cars without parking permits or daily passes will be ticketed.

No permit is required at the Upper Valley Campus in St. Helena.

Prohibition Of Unlawful Discrimination: The College is committed to providing an educational environment free from discrimination and harassment. To that end, Board Policy D1130, Equal Employment and Educational Opportunities and Unlawful Discrimination, states that no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to, the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination, in whole or in part, on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, in any program or activity offered by the Napa Valley Community College District.

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Board Policy D1130 applies to application for and treatment in college employment, as well as admission, access, and treatment in college programs and activities, including but not limited to: academic admission, financial aid, educational services, and athletics.To file a complaint of unlawful discrimination, individuals should contact Charo Albarran, Executive Director of Human Resources, Room 1339K, phone (707) 253-3366. Non-employment complaints must be filed within one year of the date of the alleged unlawful discrimination or within one year of the date on which the complainant knew or should have known the facts underlying the allegation of unlawful discrimination.

Publication Errors: Although we make every effort to avoid mistakes, this schedule of classes is not a contract. The college does not assume liability for errors, typographical or otherwise.

Refund Policy: Requests for a refund on a fee-based class not canceled by the college must be madeat least five (5) working days prior to the beginning of the class. No refunds can be made on requestsmade after that date. A $5 per person processing fee will be retained on all refunds unless the class iscanceled or meeting times are changed by the college.

Registration Information: The best way to secure your place in our classes is to pre-register. Options include:

• Napa Valley College online registration. Online registration can be done anytime, day or night, and is the best option for high-demand classes. Please read class description for any specific online registration instructions.

• US postal mail using the registration form on page 24

Special Assistance: If you are interested in taking a Community Education course but have a disability that you feel might interfere with your classroom performance, contact the Office of Special Services, (707) 253-3080 to find out about reasonable accommodations available.

Values: Napa Valley College is a community of people excited about learning, where students are first and foremost in everything we do. We value, model, and encourage:adaptabilitycreativityhealth and wellnesshonestyinclusivityintegrityopenness to new ideasrespect for othersresponsibilitystudent success

Visitors, Auditors, Children and Pets: Visitors or auditors are not allowed in any class. Except for designated parent education classes targeted to parents and children or classes designed for kids, children under the age of 18 are not allowed to attend Community Education classes unless special approval has been granted by the Community Education Dean. No pets are allowed on the grounds or in classes except for certified dogs assisting the disabled.

Waiting Lists: If an enrollment is received for an activity, which has been filled, the check will be returned and your name will be placed on a waiting list. If you are waitlisted, please do not go to the class unless contacted by our office. If space becomes available, you will be contacted.

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Any student enrolled in the current semester at Napa Valley College can visit the Food Basket once every 30 days for groceries.

For more information please call the Office of Student Life at 707-256-7342 or visit: https://bit.ly/31vffXo.

The Napa Valley College Student Food Basket provides free groceries and is a direct response to the need among our student population for more resources to fight food insecurity.

The NVC Student Food Basket is funded through the generosity and kindness of donors from within our community. You can help make a difference in the lives of our students by donating

to this vital student support program at https://bit.ly/2XyCyP9

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