The Town of Yountville's 60th Anniversary of Incorporation: Diamond Jubilee

The Town of Yountville was incorporated 60 years ago on February 4, 1965. Earlier this week, we celebrated this exciting milestone at our Diamond Jubilee. A huge thank you to all that braved the cold and rainy weather to join us for this joyous occasion. We also hope you had a chance to wander through the temporary pop-up museum, aptly named Common Roots, where a selection of old photographs and relics were displayed with fascinating information to accompany these items. 

The Incorporation of Yountville: Yountville was incorporated on February 4, 1965. The process for incorporation of the community was not an easy mission and took the hard work of several individuals throughout the 1960’s. In its early beginnings, Yountville was a rural town overrun by bars and taxicab services. The community faced significant challenges, including gaining consensus among residents who were divided on the benefits of incorporation. The Yountville Improvement Club, which was established in the early 20th century, reactivated and included the study of formation into a city as one of the many suggestions for community improvement. There were many “Movers and Shakers” who were instrumental in getting Yountville incorporated and transforming it into the town it is today. The incorporation of Yountville brought significant benefits to the community, including the establishment of a structured city government that ensured efficient management and development. It allowed for the provision of essential services such as utilities, fire protection, and police oversight, which greatly improved the safety and quality of life for residents. Additionally, incorporation facilitated the creation and maintenance of parks and recreational areas, enhancing the town's appeal and fostering a sense of community.

Our sincere gratitude goes out to all who made this celebration and pop-up museum such a great success. Cheers to another 60 years!

Planning and Building Update

Humboldt Mixed-Use Project: On January 14, 2025, the Zoning & Design Review Board (ZDRB) considered a revised mixed-use project at the corner of Jefferson St. and Humboldt St. After receiving the staff report, applicant presentation and public comment on the proposed project, the Board deliberated and ultimately voted 4-1 to continue the item to a date uncertain so that the applicant can make further design changes to the project.

During a power outage, your mobile device can be a vital lifeline. Conserving battery life is essential to maintain connectivity and access emergency services. Here are some concise tips to help extend your battery:

1. Enable Power-Saving Mode: Activate your phone’s low power mode to reduce background activities and lower system performance.

2. Adjust Display Settings: Lower your screen brightness, shorten the screen timeout, and switch to dark mode if available—especially useful on OLED screens.

3. Limit Connectivity: Turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and non-essential cellular data, or use airplane mode when possible (keeping in mind it may disable incoming calls).

4. Close Unused Apps: Shut down background applications and disable auto-refresh features to prevent unnecessary power drain.

5. Reduce Notifications: Limit or silence notifications to avoid frequent screen wake-ups.

6. Prioritize Essential Communication: Reserve battery power for crucial calls and texts by avoiding high-drain activities like streaming or gaming.

By following these simple strategies, you can maximize your mobile device’s battery life during a power outage, ensuring that you stay connected when you need it most.

Parks and Recreation Update

Parks and Recreation has so many fun activities coming up, highlights include the Inaugural Yountville Mardi Gras Parade, an excursion to the de Young Museum, and more!

Yountville Arts is staying busy hiding hearts on weekends in February for the annual "Find Your Heart in Yountville" event and they are currently seeking Artist applications for the 13th Annual Yountville Art, Sip & Stroll. 

Save the Date and Join in on the Fun: Yountville Mardi Gras & Le Carnavale

We hope you'll join us for the inaugural Yountville Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration on Saturday, March 1, 2025 starting at 1:00 PM. The goal of the event is to bring our community together to celebrate all that Yountville has to offer during what would normally be a quieter time in town. 

Here's how to get involved:

• Enter the Parade: The Inns & Hotels of Yountville are offering a $1,000 stipend to the first 20 approved parade float proposals to assist with expenses. This offer is open to all Yountville based businesses, groups and non-profits. Learn more and view the application by clicking here.
• For Non-Yountville based groups: WE WELCOME YOU! Learn more about the parade and view the application by clicking here.
• Yountville Businesses: Get involved by offering a special event or fun element ton March 1st to celebrate Mardi Gras and Le Carnavale. Email here with graphics and information and staff will add you to the event website and social media outreach. 
• Vendors: We are searching for themed food and drink vendors for the celebration at Yountville Community Park from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Gumbo, Beignets, Crepes and more!! No charge to participate. Contact us by clicking here to learn more.

Help us spread the word and we hope to see you there!

Live Local History Talks

We hope you will join us on Thursday, February 13 at our FREE Live Local History Talks with Rebecca A. Yerger at the Yountville Community Center from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. 

Eating Healthy, Staying Healthy

Dive into a world where flavor meets well-being and discover the secrets of nutritious cooking that delight the palate and benefit the body. Begin to understand how diet, lifestyle and other often overlooked essentials can promote healing and set the stage for profound health improvements. Join Chef Jessica for an adventure into fun, cooking Mediterranean delights! After class enjoy the tasty treats learned with new friends. As always, all dishes are fully customizable to fit every dietary restriction and you will go home with not only a happy belly, but recipe cards and knowledge of healthier choices in food and lifestyle.

de Young Museum Excursion

Join us for a trip to the de Young Museum on Friday, March 7th leaving the Yountville Community Center at 10:00 AM and returning by 5:00 PM. 

Find Your Heart in Yountville

This February, Yountville Arts invites you to enjoy a fun journey through the Yountville Art Walk with the annual event, Find Your Heart in Yountville. Every weekend in February, beautifully handcrafted, signed and numbered glass hearts will be hidden-in-plain-sight along the Art Walk sculptures, waiting to be discovered and treasured. This unique event offers an opportunity to enjoy Yountville’s renowned Art Walk while searching for these exquisite, pocket-sized treasures created by Napa Valley fused glass artist Janis Adams. Whether rain or shine, the hearts will be scattered across Town every Saturday and Sunday in February inviting our locals, visitors and the public alike to explore and connect with the art and community.

As a special highlight, on Saturday, February 15, keep your eyes peeled for a one-of-a-kind large bright yellow heart. The lucky finder of this special heart will receive a unique prize redeemable at the Yountville Community Center.

Bring your friends, family, and a sense of adventure to stroll through Yountville and discover the magic of Find Your Heart in Yountville. This event is a perfect way to celebrate love, art, and community during the season of hearts.

Yountville Art, Sip & Stroll Call for Artists

Calling All Artists! 

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Valentine's Day Picnic with A Vet

Consider participating in the Valentine’s Day Picnic with a Vet event on Thursday, February 13 with start times at 11:30 AM or 1:30 PM. Join other residents as we bring food and merriment in the form of a picnic lunch to share with veterans in Holderman Hall at the Veteran’s Home. It is a great opportunity to connect, build community, and spread a bit of Yountville sunshine!

This time we will be joining the veterans in the higher care facility as they finally get back to normal after all the Covid protocols have been lifted. They are looking forward to sharing lunch and conversation with Yountville residents, talking about old times, new times, and everything in between.

Please consider participating: no experience required! 

Everyone who has participated in the last 4 “picnics” has enjoyed it immensely! The room is awash with great energy and enthusiasm! If you are looking for a way to spread positive energy these days—this could be your jam!

The lunch you bring depends on your fancy: cook something, buy something, put something together—any way works!

If you would like to participate, please text or call Iren Jenny 
 ASAP at 925-899-9708.

Taste of Yountville

The Taste of Yountville is an intimate food and wine experience in the heart of the Napa Valley on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at Chandon. This event features 14 Yountville Tasting Rooms and Wineries, delicious farm to table bites by the Chandon Culinary Team all in a beautiful garden with seating. 

This event is limited to 300 guests and each winery will be pouring a red and white wine. VIP packages are additionally available. To learn more or to purchase tickets, please click here. 

Better Together STEM Scholarships

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Foundation is offering Better Together STEM Scholarships of $2,500, $5,000 or $10,000. These are for students pursuing science, technology or engineering studies at universities in California. Students must be California residents and PG&E customers at the time of application.

Now open Dec 18, 2024 - March 14, 2025.  Apply to the PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship.

 

Applicants for the Better Together STEM Scholarships must:

· Be a high school senior or graduate, have received GED certification or be an undergraduate or postsecondary undergraduate student. Veterans and adults returning to school are encouraged to apply.

· Have a primary residence that is served by PG&E at the time of application.

· Plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in an eligible STEM field at any accredited four-year college or university in California or a Historical Black College or University (HBCU) for the entire upcoming academic year. The applicant must be pursing their first undergraduate degree.

 

Eligible majors include: Engineering (electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, power and/or energy), Computer Science/Information Systems, Cyber Security, Environmental Sciences, Math, and Physics.

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