Let’s begin with huzzahs to Rianda House (especially Amanda Cole) and American Legion Post 199 for sponsoring Tuesday’s Veterans Day lunch and wreath-laying ceremony. If you know a veteran, please thank them — and, if possible, find a more meaningful way to show your gratitude through action.
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The holidays are coming around again, and so is the wine barrel tree at the corner of Main Street and Hunt Avenue. The annual lighting ceremony, sponsored by Beringer Vineyards, will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26. Expect wine, food, music and a festive atmosphere. While we’re on the topic, here’s some wine barrel tree trivia: 109 barrels, 10,500 pounds, and 36 feet tall.
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Here’s where I would otherwise remind you of actor/director Ben Stiller’s Dec. 7 appearance at the Cameo Cinema to screen his new documentary “Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost” – or I would if the event hadn’t already sold out. If you’re not already on the Cameo’s email list, sign up at cameocinema.com to get advance word of hot ticket events like this.
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Kerry Brackett leads a walk up the Oat Hill Mine Trail at 10:30 a.m. this Friday, Nov. 14. There are lovely views just a half-mile in. Bring water and a hat, and RSVP to 707-963-8555 ext. 101.
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Gladys Portillo will discuss palliative and hospice care at 2:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Rianda House. Learn how to differentiate between those services and find out how they are delivered. RSVP to the number listed above.
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Rianda House is hosting an early (and free) Thanksgiving dinner at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the American Legion Hall. The UpValley Women’s Club is supplying pie — a fact that should be sufficient to have you reaching for the phone already to RSVP to 707-963-8555 ext. 101. There are only 44 spots, so don’t miss out.
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Nancy Dempster is the featured artist this month at the St. Helena Public Library. She will be honored with a reception at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14. Says Nancy, “My abstract works begin with one stroke leading me to the next, as each piece inspires and challenges me to create the next one. Working on paper, canvas or panels, I favor graphite, and water-based mixed media including acrylic, ink and watercolor.” Her work is lovely.
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