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August 11, 2023
Hello,
School starts next Wednesday (August 16)!
While not every home in American Canyon has school-aged children, our community has a collective responsibility to keep our kids safe on their way to school. Traffic conditions change significantly when school is back in session, which can frustrate many. Frustration and/or "being late" does not excuse bad behavior – especially for parents driving their kids to school. Drivers must realize that the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists is a top priority. So, when you encounter traffic slowdowns due to children present before or after school, ensure that you do your part to guarantee the safety of everyone. Better yet, parents: consider walking or biking with your kids instead of driving – this can provide some exercise and quality time with your kids. Lastly, please be patient, slow down, and drive attentively!
Here are tips and reminders related to buses and school zones:
- Stopping for a school bus is mandatory.
- School zone speed limits are not a suggestion.
- Kids on bikes must wear their helmets!
- Yield to pedestrians and crossing guards even if they are not in a designated area.
- Respect areas designated as no parking zones in and around schools when dropping children off.
- Put your phone away and be aware of your surroundings.
- Leave a few minutes early.
The collective safety of our roadways depends on the individual choices we all make. I encourage you to take the We ❤ Safe Streets Pledge and promote it to your family and neighbors.
Are you wondering why all the animals down by Wetlands Edge are gone? American Canyon 4-H members have been working on their livestock projects for months. This week, American Canyon 4-H youth moved their 45 animals to the Napa Town & Country Fair to participate in showmanship, and the large animals will go on to the auction this coming Saturday. From rabbits, chickens, turkeys, Pygmy goats, lambs, goats, pigs and steer—these 4-H youth members are putting forth their very best.
Please support our local 4-H youth. Please stop by their pens and say hi. Bid on their animals during Saturday's auction (American Canyon livestock exhibitors include Logan Angold, Liliana Bennett, Lucas Bennett, Alina Haro, Audrey Johnson, Gracie Johnson, Max Kane, Milly Kane, Kayla Maynard, Clayton Maynard, Alycia Malinowski, Danny Moloney, Jack Moloney, Keely Moloney and Michael Roberts). Contribute to offset their project costs by contributing online. Cheer them on from the bleachers. American Canyon 4-H would like to thank the City of American Canyon and all our supporters.
I'm also excited to announce that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley received $1.1 million for the American Canyon Clubhouse construction.
In response to this incredible gift, the Boys & Girls Club is inviting the entire American Canyon community to a Back2school Block Party on Saturday, August 12. The event will take place at the American Canyon Clubhouse (60 Benton Way, American Canyon, CA 94503) from 11 AM to 4 PM. Hope to see you there!
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