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City Of Napa News - September 16, 2022
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September 20, 2022
From: City Of NapaRecognizing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
According to the CDC, in 2020, 45,979 lives were taken by suicide in the United States.
In honor of #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth in September, the City of Napa is sharing some crisis service resources:
?? 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
????? Text TALK to 741-741 to text with a trained crisis counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7
?? Veterans Crisis Line: text 838255
????? Napa County 24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 707-253-4711
Remember to take a moment to check in on your loved ones. For more information visit afsp.org/suice-prevention-resources.
Deadline TODAY!
Call for Art: Napa Dia de los Muertos
City of Napa invites artists to participate in Napa Day of the Dead 2022! Deadline to sign up is September 16th. Artworks are open to outdoor sculptures, art installation, altars, puppets and Day of the Dead related crafts/art vendors.
Interested participants are encouraged to submit a current work proposal or a proposal for an altar or offering honoring the life and memory of loved ones lost to display as part of the Day of the Dead celebration.
To apply please email Meredith at [email protected] or apply through our Call for Art application found at http://www.cityofnapa.org/340/Public-Art
Applications Close TODAY at 5PM!
Board, Commission & Committee Openings Now Available!
Hey Napans! Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you have expertise you could share? The City Clerk has announced new Board, Commission & Committee openings and is now accepting applications from Napa residents!
A total of 7 openings are available:
2 - to serve on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee. This committee gives advisory to City Council on matters regarding the Community Development Block Grant program.
4 - to serve on the Senior Advisory Commission, which makes recommendations to the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Services Director.
1 - to serve on the Napa County Abatement District Board, which is the Governing Body of the Mosquito Abatement District.
To learn more and apply, visit www.cityofnapa.org/bcc
Please submit your application by 5 PM on Friday, September 16.
Napa County's Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 17 from 9 AM - 12 PM
Napa County's Coastal Cleanup Day is coming up this Saturday, September 17th, from 9 AM - 12 PM, with 20 locations to choose from!
Reduce plastic bag waste—bring your own bucket, box, or bin for litter collection. If you have reusable gloves and a trash grabber, bring those, too!
Come on out and help #KeepNapaClean!
All ages are welcome to participate - please register in advance if possible!
Join the fun: NapaRCD.org/Cleanup2022
National Emergency Preparedness Month
Are you ready for an emergency?
In honor of September being National Emergency Preparedness Month, we are sharing fire safety tips. To prevent a fire, remember to:
- Stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling or broiling food and keep a fire extinguisher available.
- Replace all damaged or worn appliance cords to prevent fraying.
- Make sure fires are completely out before going to bed or leaving the house.
- Never use an oven or stove top to heat your home.
For more information, visit ready.gov/fires
NapaSan Performing Sewer Line Rehabilitation September 21 - 23
NapaSan will be performing sewer line rehabilitation on Solano Avenue south of Salvador Avenue from September 21-23. This work will take place between 9pm and 6am. Expect detours around the work area during these hours.
A map of the anticipated schedule can be found here.
Vote Napa Farmers Market #1 Today!
Help the Napa Farmers Market defend its title as the #1 Farmers Market in California (2020 & 2021)
Make sure to cast your vote by September 18 to help the Napa Farmers Market climb the ranks.
To cast your vote, visit https://markets.farmland.org/market/napa-farmers-market/
FREE Tire Collection Event
Saturday, September 17, from 9 AM - 12 PM
Do you have old tires on hand? Are you looking for a place to recycle them?
Well, you're in luck! The County of Napa and the City of American Canyon are hosting a FREE Tire Collection Event this Saturday, September 17 from 9 AM - 12 PM in the Phillip West Aquatic Center Parking Lot.
The event will provide residents an opportunity to drop off old tires.
- Tires per vehicle are allowed, but multiple trips are welcomed.
- Tires up to 22" and tires with rims will be accepted.
- No tires from waste tire businesses are allowed.
All Napa residents are welcome.
For more information, click here.
Welcome Our New Parks & Recreation Director: Breyana Brandt
The City of Napa is pleased to announce the hiring of Breyana Brandt as Parks & Recreation Director!
Breyana has joined the City to lead the Parks & Recreation staff in achieving departmental goals through training, mentorship, and encouraging innovation and input. She will also work collaboratively on emerging community issues, such as homelessness, and help rebuild special events and recreational programs.
She brings a wealth of knowledge in parks and recreation administration, from program and service management to parks operations and maintenance, which will be a welcome asset to the City. Before joining us, Breyana served as Parks & Recreation Director at the Town of Moraga and Assistant Recreation & Human Services Director at the City of San Leandro.
Please join us in welcoming Breyana to Napa!
Stay in-the-know about all things Napa!
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Recognizing Outstanding Performers
The City of Napa would like to recognize Jay Gelardi for his outstanding performance in the Public Works Department in 2021.
Jay is consistent and hard-working. He continuously demonstrates dedication to team success and provides on-time repairs to vital vehicles and equipment daily. He also goes above and beyond to communicate effectively with others and work through issues.
Jay not only has a certification to perform Basic Inspection of Terminals, but also has expertise in working on Fire Apparatus, which saves the City time and money from using outside vendors! Through his work as an Emergency Vehicle Technician, Jay is able to support Napa’s Fire Emergency Services.
Join us in congratulating Jay for his outstanding work!
Lane Closure: Solano Avenue from Mobile Lane to Salvador Avenue
PG&E will have a South bound closure on Solano Ave from Mobile Lane to Salvador Ave. from 9 AM to 5 PM through mid-November.
Southbound traffic on Solano will be detoured on to Hwy. 29 at Oak Knoll and back onto Solano at Salvador.
Northbound Solano will remain open at all times.
Stay tuned for more information on this road closure!
City of Napa: Careers Grow Here
Check out our open positions with the City of Napa! The City of Napa has great benefits and career development opportunities. Learn more about open positions and benefits at CityofNapa.org/Careers!
Are you someone who wants to work with dedicated people to make a real difference in the community? Have you been searching for a unique yet thoroughly rewarding career? Are you someone with the desire to help others in emergency situations?
Then APPLY TODAY to become a Police Officer Trainee with Napa Police Department!
Join our team and you will learn new skills through incredible training opportunities, spend your time helping others by making a positive impact on the community, and gain a sense of belonging that no other career can offer.
Did we mention our great pay and benefits? While attending the police academy, you could get paid up to $37 per hour! Currently, our full-time Police Officers earn a base salary of up to $125,762 annually and up to $158,203 with max incentives, plus incredible health/retirement benefits!
Candidates With Bilingual (English/Spanish) Skills, Military Background, Sports, Experience With Diverse Populations, And/Or Involvement In Community Initiatives Are Encouraged To Apply!
How to Pay Your Water Bill
Need to pay your water bill? Please visit CityofNapa.org/WaterBill to learn about the different ways to pay.
Want to pay online? Read our simple instructions about how to set up an account and pay your bill online at www.CityofNapa.org/WaterBill.
Where to get Vaccinated in Napa County
There are many vaccination resources across Napa County and California.
Click below to find out more about the difference vaccination types and how to get vaccinated.
Stay Connected!
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