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Politics & Government

What's Open, Closed on MLK Day?

Mailboxes, schoolrooms and government offices are empty today, a federal holiday in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. But many Napa businesses are open as usual, and volunteers are needed for a playground improvement project.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday honoring the slain clergyman and civil rights activist who was born Jan. 15, 1929 and assassinated April 4, 1968.

 The following are closed today:

  • Schools and offices in the
  • Post office windows
  • County offices, city offices and

Supermarkets, most restaurants and retail shops and the VINE are keeping regular hours. Other businesses are open at the owner’s discretion: You can find contact information for every business and institution inside Napa city limits at napa.patch.com/places.

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Looking for a volunteer opportunity today? Help Americorps clean up and improve the playground at Los Niños Child Development Center. More information at http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/americorps-members-cleaning-napa-child-center-monday/article_0fa41454-3e40-11e1-b7e5-0019bb2963f4.html

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