Canyon briefsTuesday, July 27, 2010

City of American Canyon 5K – 10K RunCome join us on Saturday, August 7 as we run though the streets of American Canyon for fitness and fun. The course has a beautiful view of the wetlands and is mostly flat with one hill. Participants will compete in the following age divisions: 12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and above. Medals will be awarded to the 1st- 3rd place winners in each age division and trophies will be awarded to the Men’s and Women’s overall champion. Check –in is from 8:00-8:45 a.m. and the race begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Community Center Gym/100 Benton way. The cost to participate is $20 if you register prior to August 7 or $25 if you register the day of the race. for more information, please contact staff @ 648-7275. To register visit activenet5 .active.com/cityofamericancanyonCommission on AgingThe Napa County Commission on Aging will be holding it’s first meeting of it’s new fiscal year July 26 in the Napa County Supervisors Chambers 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., 3rd floor of the Administration Building in Napa. Mission: To serve as an advocate for older persons by helping them to maintain a good quality of life and to remain independent by influeincing public policy through regular reports to the Board of Supervisors. please come and voice your concerns and let us help you.

Notice of city office closuresThe severe impacts of the recession have caused a structural deficit in the city’s general fund. On June 1, the City of American Canyon City Council passed a bare bones budget for fiscal year 2010-11. Programs were cut and services will be reduced throughout the year. One action taken by the City Council was to put employees on unpaid leave for three weeks. these furlough days will be taken throughout the year and result in the closure of City Offices on the dates listed below.City Hall and Parks & Recreation Offices closure dates: Tues., July 6; Fri., Sept. 3; Tues., Oct. 12; Mon., Nov. 22; Tues., Nov. 23; Wed., Nov. 24; Mon., Dec. 27; Tues., Dec. 28; Wed., Dec. 29; Thurs., Dec. 30; Tues., Feb. 22, 2011; Fri., April 1, 2011 Tues., may 31, 2011.for after hours assistance, please call the following: Emergency Calls only — Dial 911. for non-emergency assistance call American Canyon Police Dispatch, (707) 648-0171 or from a cell phone, (707) 253-0911. for non-emergency Fire Department calls dial (707) 551-0666. for an urgent Public Works or Parks-related matter, please call our answering service at (707) 995-8674. Your understanding is appreciated.Nor-Cal Devil Dawgs Baseball aTravel/Tournament Baseball OrganizationTryouts for 10U – 11U players. To R.S.V.P contact Steve Clemente at (707) 208-7961 10U team, 11U team contact Frank Torres at (707) 864-6916. for more information visit our website: norcaldevildawgs.org , or send an email to AmCan High School Golf TournamentProceeds to benefit American Canyon High School golf and athletics program. Aug. 2, 11:00 a.m., Chardonnay Golf Course. Sponsorships available — Hole Sponsor: $125. Putting Contest Sponsor: $500. big break Wall Contest: $1000. Additional sponsorships available. Entry fee: $140 per golfer or $520 per 4-player team. Includes lunch and dinner, ACHS golf hat and more.Dinner only: $40. Grease Lightening Package: $25 per player. Includes 1 Mulligan, 1 Free Toss, Entry into big break Wall, Putting Contest and Closest to Pin. for more information or to register call Cori 648-3324 Joan 704-6043 David 643-3395.VFW meetingsVFW Post 11099 meets the second Tuesday of every month at 2185 Elliott Drive in American Canyon. any and all Veterans are welcome to come and join in. if you have any questions please call Jim Hawkins at (707) 553-1279.Support for spanish speakersParentsCAN offers support groups for Latino parents of children with special needs. these groups are led by trained advocates and facilitated in Spanish.Spanish Mental Health Group – 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., 1909 Jefferson Street, in Napa. for details contact Juanita @ 253-4172.Spanish Autism Group – 3rd Wednesday of each month, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., 1909 Jefferson Street, in Napa. for details contact Monica @ 253-7444 x201.Spanish Parent Project – for parents of teens with challenging and high risk behaviors. Sessions begin every Friday, may 21 – July 23, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., 1909 Jefferson Street, in Napa. ** English class starts Sept 7.for registration, contact Martha @ 253-7444 x106 or visit parentscan.org. Senior–volunteer connection In as little as one hour a week you can make a difference in the life of a senior citizen. We are in need of volunteers to visit seniors, transport seniors to medical appointments, and also people who are able to install grab bars, or build small wheelchair ramps, or complete minor home repairs which supports senior citizens in maintaining an independent life style.if you would like to volunteer or know of a senior that needs these services, please contact Mercedes King at 707-252-6222, Volunteer Center of Napa Valley.Friday Nights at the Plaza Join us at the City of American Canyon’s Friday Night’s at the Plaza event, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., six consecutive Fridays beginning June 25 in the Canyon Plaza parking lot near Subway Sandwiches. Participants can expect to see great live entertainment, an assortment of vendors offering fresh produce, different types of food, crafts, jewelry, apparel, and more. Children’s activities will take place in our brand new “Kids Zone.” Activities will include games, crafts, information booths for parents, and more! “Kids Zone” is sponsored by SparkPoint American Canyon.July 23: “Summertime Blues” featuring Tia Carroll & “Hard Work.” The new Flava of Blues and R&B. Powerful, Soulful, and Sassy. This week’s sponsor: Umpqua Bank.July 30: “It’s been a Blast” featuring DJ Phil Flathers. Playing an assortment of music for all to enjoy.Free dental screeningsFree Dental Screenings and Fluoride Varnishing for the Kids*August 2, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the American Canyon Family Resource Center. call to make an appointment at (707) 980-7024 *Fluoride varnish helps prevent tooth decay and must be applied at least every six months! You’ll also get to visit with our lovely tooth fairy. Pediatric Dental Initiative 1380 19th Hole Drive, Windsor CA 95492,  (707) 838-6560.Cowboys for kids benefitSupporting local foster children. With a nod to old-fashioned country-western festivals this will be a country and west coast swing dance with patriotic flair. Come enjoy dancing, live music and a festival atmosphere. Entertainment provided by the Blue Collar Criminals, a live band with a set list of popular country and mainstream crossover covers plus some original songs. Wonderful dance floor for west coast swing dancing.  Have fun with a patriotic and cowboy dress code.  all proceeds will go to Napa CASA, A Voice for Children. A lot of fun for a great cause. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Community Center Gym, 100 Benton way, 6 p.m- 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and are sold online. Ticketing agency imposes a $1.04 charge per ticket. (https://amcanlive.ticketleap.com/cowboys-for-kids). Tickets at the door will be $20 per person. Dancing, music, vendors and fun for the whole family. Booths are available for $250 per vendor.The Napa Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children who, through no fault of their own, have become dependents of the court.  Every abused and neglected child benefits from having a consistent adult role model and advocate for the entire time they are in foster care.  It is critical to ensure that these vulnerable children have the help they need to thrive in safe, permanent homes.  CASA has been serving abused and neglected children ages newborn to eighteen in Napa County since 1996. during this time, Napa CASA has advocated for more than 1,200 local children.