The Land Trust of Napa County is an agency whose mission is to protect the rural nature of Napa County. Its conservation efforts go to preserving agriculture, scenic open space and biodiversity. It was established by local residents who saw the necessity of preserving the hills and valleys and extraordinary scenic views of Napa. It oversees maintainance for permanent preserves, properties protected by agency transfers and properties protected by conservation agreements. Some of the properties protected by conservation agreements include, Alston Park, Carneros Creek, the Coppola Estate, Dunn Sentinel Hill, Green Valley Ranch and Newell Open Space. It is located in suite 20 and is member of Land Trust Alliance.
The sign over the door says CP, and the popular shop inside -- housed in a former indoor swimming pool -- offers clothing for men, women and children along with flatware and dishes, linens, collectables and antiques, household products, decorative accessories, fine art, jewelry, books and CDs. All proceeds support schools and non-profits in Napa County. Founded and operated entirely by volunteers, Community Projects, Inc. will celebrate its 70th birthday in 2011.
The Kolbe Academy is an institution founded on the principals of home-schooling. Associated with the Kolbe Prep school, the academy serves families worldwide. It offers a classical curriculum with high school study offering elected options for students whereby parents may move above and below the chronology level of the subject areas as needed. Its graduates have gone on to institutions such as Yale, Harvard and Notre Dame.
Napa Elks Lodge is a banquet and catering facility open to members only. The Elks is a social club with a mission that aims "at building stronger communities." The works of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks was first organized in February 16, 1868. Today it one of the largest benevolent organizations in America. Its charitable work includes a service commisssion that supports occupational therapy programs for the ones who served our country. The Elks also support youth groups in the Napa community from athletics, scouting troups to disabled children, as well provide a large endowement of scholarships. The Lodge is made available for special events, which may be scheduled through the Events Coordinator.
Napa's public access television station operates on three cable channels. Live and prerecorded local shows and municipal meetings air on Comcast channel 28 and AT&T U-Verse channel 99, while channel 27 runs educational programming, in partnership with local school districts. Napa Valley TV is a nonprofit, membership-based organization and offers classes to community members interested in producing their own programs. Despite the Myrtle Street address, the main entrance to the station is on Pueblo Avenue, nextdoor to the Boys and Girls Club at 1515 Pueblo.
First Christian School is a private non-denominational educational institution which caters to students in preschool through eighth grade. Founded in 1997, the school offers academic programs which focus on general studies such as math, science, history and English, as well as art, physical education, technology and language classes.
The Napa Chamber of Commerce is an association based in Napa. The business federation brings together businesses, professionals, educational institutions, non-profits and religious institutions.
The Chamber offers employment listings, business resources, business counseling and labor law archives. Rates for membership are available on the Napa Chamber of Commerce website.
Napa Chamber Foundation is a non-profit organization made possible by a donation from the Napa Chamber of Commerce. Its mission is to promote a strong local economy, develop leadership with a dynamic and innovative vision of the future and link the business community in partnerships with educational, governmental and non-profit organizations.
The Napa County Farm Bureau is a non-profit, non-governmental agency of volunteer members and supporters who are committed to promoting agriculture in the Napa Valley. Its goals, policies and programs focus on farming, ranching and preservation of land for agricultural purposes, and include a sustainability philosophy. Arising out of the early Grange organizations early in the 20th century, the organization is part of the California Farm Bureau Federation.
Founded in the late 1800s by Dr. John Henry Wilson, Loyal Order of Moose is an international organization of men and women whose mission is to care for the young and old, and grow close ties among its respective communities. The Loyal Order of Moose in Napa, Lodge 516, provides members with RV site services and community meetings. Famous Moose members include Larry Bird, Charles Chaplin, Henry Ford, Rocky Marciano and Jimmy Stewart.