Worth mentioning: Highway 29 closure, Asian American Film Fest, NVCF scholarships and more
Overnight road work on Highway 29
Caltrans has scheduled nightly reverse one-way traffic control on State Route 29 for culvert replacement, and road stabilization work between Rutherford and Oakville will begin on Thursday, Jan. 15. It is expected to continue through Jan. 24, with a day off on Jan. 18. Road work will take place between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Drivers should expect delays and to slow down in the construction area to help crews and traffic control flaggers stay safe.
Beginning on Thursday, Jan. 22, Caltrans will implement continuous one-way traffic control on the same location, seven days a week for three weeks.
A full closure of SR-29 with detours will be implemented later in the construction schedule. The emergency project is expected to last until spring.
For real time traffic information, visit: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
NVCF scholarship applications open
Napa Valley Community Foundation has opened its application process for 2026 scholarship opportunities.
Eligible applicants include Napa County nursing students, Napa County veterans, Napa County teachers and educators, seniors graduating from Napa County high schools, college students and students learning trades such as welding, machining, automotive tech and more.
The deadline to apply is March 2. To view eligibility criteria for each scholarship and apply, visit: https://tinyurl.com/ycyfrjr4/.
Glow Pickleball party is back
Pickleballers who want to party, get ready to light up the indoor court at the Yountville Community Center on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Snacks, drinks, and music will be highlights of the game-filled evening, which is perfect for all skill levels.
Neon, glow-in-the-dark apparel and accessories are encouraged as black lights will illuminate the night. Players ages 21 and over will receive a wristband good for two complimentary libations. No paddle? No neon? No problem! Gear and glow wear will be available to borrow. $20 per person. Visit www.yvilleparksandrec.com to register. Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington St.
Second annual Asian American Film Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Napa Valley Asian American Film Festival, which takes place Feb. 6 and 7, at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center in Napa.
The Napa Valley Asian American Film Festival aims to elevate the voices of emerging storytellers, highlight Asian American filmmakers and industry leaders, and showcase the dynamic intersections of hospitality, culture and entertainment. The film festival will celebrate powerful Asian and Asian American voices.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.nvaaff.com/.
Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center is at 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa.
Premier Napa Valley ticket sales
Napa Valley’s 2024 wine vintage will make its debut at this year’s Premiere Napa Valley during the week of Feb. 16.
Various events and wine tastings will be offered for guests and partners in the wine trade throughout the week.
Since 1997, winemakers across Napa Valley have crafted and contributed lots of 240, 120 or as few as 60 bottles of one-of-a-kind wines that express the region’s soils, microclimates and personalities.
For event information, to view the 2026 auction lots, or to register online, visit: https://premierenapavalley.com/auction/.
Imagination Library comes to Napa County
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library was recently introduced in Napa County, thanks to a partnership with First 5 Napa County, Napa County Office of Education and NCOE Foundation.
The free monthly Napa County Imagination Library book gifting program is available to all children under age 5 residing in Napa County. Families are encouraged to sign up online.
The free books are high quality, age appropriate and available in both English and Spanish.
Since launching in June 2025, more than 1,300 Napa County kids have enrolled in the program. For more information, visit: www.first5napa.org/programs/imagination-library/#readcontent/. To register, visit: napaimaginationlibrary.org/. For questions, email: books@first5napa.org.
Lucky Penny presents ‘Peter and Alice’
Lucky Penny Productions will begin 2026 with John Logan’s “Peter and Alice,” running Jan. 30-Feb. 15, in Napa.
The play imagines a 1932 meeting between Alice Liddell Hargreaves, the inspiration for “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” and Peter Llewellyn Davies, one of the boys who inspired “Peter Pan,” as they confront the realities behind the famous stories.
The cast includes Bright Eastman, Max Geide, Kade Morill, Dennis O’Brien, Pilar Gonzales, Arthur Mautner and Scott Schwerdtfeger. Alexander Gomez directs. Tickets are available at luckypennynapa.com. For information, call 707-266-6305 or email info@luckypennynapa.com.
IDOL Instrumental competition finals this weekend
E & M Presents introduces IDOL Instrumental, a spin on its previous IDOL competitions. Student ages 12 to 17 residing in Napa County are invited to audition and showcase their talents in a solo format on an instrument of their choice.
Semifinals and finals are at the Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa.
- Semifinals are Saturday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m.
- Finals are Sunday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m.
Tickets to attend the semifinals and finals are $25 for adults and $15 for kids ages 12 and under. For more information, or to apply, visit: www.eandmpresents.org/idol/. For questions, email evywar@gmail.com.
