And we’re back! Not only is the Yountville Bocce Club back in action after a two-week break, but this column is being shared via the Yountville Sun, which is also back, thanks to new owner Gary Jabara. Bocce club members made the most of their time off. Monday night’s Andrea and Joe Holko travelled to […]
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Bocce On! – Yountville – May 21, 2026 – Remembering a friend, returning to the courts
This bocce recap begins with sad news. After playing bocce on Wednesday, May 6, our fellow club member and friend Guy Morgan, passed away peacefully in his sleep. Guy and his wife Cindy joined the Yountville Bocce Club last year and earned the “Rookie of the Year” award for Wednesday night at season’s end. Guy […]
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Bocce On! – Yountville – May 7, 2026 – Season starts; Mother Nature intervenes
The 2026 bocce season kicked off in Yountville on Monday, April 13. Unfortunately, a weekend rainstorm left the courts too soaked for play, and Monday’s matches were canceled. Wednesday’s group had better luck, finding dry, freshly groomed courts thanks to the Yountville Parks & Recreation crew. Fifteen teams gathered, greeting each other with hugs, laughter […]
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A Yountville Moment: Yountville pup Benito sings in Italian
By Ranndy Piña While in Ranch Market II, Doug Haigh offered to have his pup Benito sing in Italian for us. Charlene Silva agreed with my wife Lin and me that we couldn’t pass up that opportunity!
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Explore healthy options in May with the Yountville Wellness Passport
Yountville Fit and Donavan’s Wellness Solutions, in partnership with the town of Yountville, have launched the Yountville Wellness Passport, an innovative way for locals and visitors to explore local health-focused offerings during May The passport connects participants with fitness and recovery experiences, spa treatments, holistic health services and mindful activities, all in one accessible platform. The Yountville […]
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Op-Ed: Molly’s Angels seeks drivers for elder care
Molly’s Angels has been helping neighbors since 1999. Molly’s Angels mission is to empower older adults to lead lives filled with confidence, dignity and integrity, ensuring their access to essential services and opportunities. Their services include transportation to and from medical appointments for ambulatory clients, and weekly “Care Calls” for residents of both Napa and Solano […]
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The Coop rolls into spring with fresh menu, local flavor
The Coop is ushering in spring with a seasonal menu and expanded offerings. A collaboration between Hoopes Vineyard and the town of Yountville, The Coop offers a casual menu of pastries, coffee, wine, soups, sandwiches and weekly specials, with ingredients sourced from Hoopes Vineyard’s Oasis Garden and the Yountville Farmstand Garden. Shoppers can also purchase […]
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Les Deux Magots: ‘Why do people write poetry?’
Why do people write poetry? Some believe that poetry is only for lovers and poets but think again. Composing poetry (like a symphony) can speak of parts of the human experience that other genres cannot. Poets and writers met at the Les Deux Magots, AKA Hill Family tasting room, in Yountville for our monthly gathering […]
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Premiere Napa Valley, winter wine trade auction raises $3 million
Premiere Napa Valley last weekend raised at $3 million to support the trade association that represents most wineries in Napa County. The sold-out event, exclusively open to members of the wine trade, drew crowds at a time when the industry continues to face a downturn in wine sales. For the past 30 years, the annual […]
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La Onda Latin Music Festival canceled
La Onda, the Napa Valley Latin music festival scheduled for May 30 and 31, was abruptly cancelled on Monday, Feb. 23. No explanation was given in the announcement, which was posted on the website. It did note that refunds for tickets already purchased would be refunded within 30 days. The cancellation came just weeks after […]