Local News from the Community Economic Development Association of Pollock Pines
Friday Night Fiesta Dinners Return to the Community Center!
April through October - 2nd Fridays - exception May 5th for Cinco de Mayo
News from Pollock Pines Friends of the Library (PP FOL)
First 5 El Dorado, El Dorado County Library, Friends of the Library, El Dorado Community Foundation, and United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra have partnered with Marcella Foundation to launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for 8,000 children ages five and under living in El Dorado County.
Each child in the home will receive an age-appropriate book every month in Spanish or English for FREE! Sign up online today or use the mail-in registration form here.
The Pollock Pines Library will soon be temporarily closed for much needed renovations. The estimated time frame for closure is April 1st through April 30th. The book drop will be closed as of March 30th. Book return due dates have been extended and you may also return borrowed books at any county library.
Our FOL combined Board/Public meetings are usually held at the library, so the Community Center has graciously offered space for our April 9th meeting - 11am @ 2675 Sanders Drive. Hope to see you there!
Watch for our Mega Book Sales
at Safeway
on the Friday before Memorial Day &
Labor Day weekends.
Next sale date May 24, 2024
Become a Friend of the Library - only
$10 for an individual membership, $20 for family, $35 for business or $250 for Lifetime membership. Learn how to join here!
Read the Pollock Pines FOL 2024 Newsletter here.
POLLOCK PINES - CAMINO ROTARY
Hope to see you at a meeting! Call 530-305-0872 with any questions.
Please visit our website for more information including meeting dates and times.
2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament coming up on May 4th!
Star Wars Costumes Welcome
Register Online by April 29, 2024
Download the registration form here.
STAR WARS MOVIE NIGHT & COSTUME CONTEST
at the POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO COMMUNITY CENTER
ON MAY 4TH
Starting at 5PM. With hot dogs and snacks. More info to come.
Mark your calendars for Wagon Train coming in June!
Buy See's Candy Year-Round
The Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center Association (PPCCCA) offers See’s Candy sales on-line year-round. Our THANKS for your continued fundraising support for the Community Center.
Candy is shipped directly to you, your friends and family out of town, or next door with zero hassle!! Orders of $75.00 or more get free shipping. Order here.
Mark your calendars for
In-person Mother's Day
Candy Sales
Get ready to celebrate Mom with
See's Candy. Our sales will be May 3rd to 11th from 10am to 5pm in Room 4.
PG&E News
Free landscaping trees: PG&E is proud to sponsor the Energy-Saving Trees program for Arbor Day and provides 1 free tree to recipients. Check eligibility and reserve your free tree here.
Energy Discount Program: PG&E encourages eligible customers to sign up. Income-eligible customers could save 18% on their monthly electric bill by enrolling in the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) Program.
California Climate Credit: PG&E customers to receive up to $140 for gas and electric service with the California Climate Credit on their Spring bill. See the full details here.
Scam Warning: Scammers swindled nearly $900,000 from PG&E customers in 2023. Here are some tips for how to avoid being a victim.
Free Tax Prep: Free tax preparation is offered under the VITA program (gross income under $66,000) sponsored by the United Way, California Capital Region, and the Tax-Aide program (no income limitations or age restrictions) sponsored by the AARP Foundation. They will conduct an interview of your tax situation, prepare your return, quality review your return with you, and, if you approve, e-file your Federal and California tax returns. You can read more about the service and locations here.
Civil Grand Jury: The Superior Court of El Dorado County is accepting applications from qualified residents interested in serving as Civil Grand Jurors for the time period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. A time-honored tradition since 1854, the El Dorado County Civil Grand Jury is a panel of 19 residents investigating county government, city government and special districts including public schools. Applications will be accepted through email, online, or postmarked by May 5, 2024.
Defensible Space Ordinance Update: The Office of Wildfire Preparedness and Resilience (OWPR) has hosted public workshops to provide additional information on the proposed Ordinance amendments and address any questions or concerns. Recordings of these workshops are available here.
New Perimeter Tool informs residents: The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has a new emergency evacuation tool as seen in a recent Mtn Democrat article. Residents across the county now have access to an online map that will show if there are evacuation warnings and orders that impact their area, as well as identify evacuation routes during emergency situations, including fires and flooding.
Trip to Green detour through Placerville: Shimmick Construction and the El Dorado County Department of Transportation (DOT) will be performing an 1,100 cubic yard concrete placement for the Pier 2 (south) foundation of the new Mosquito Road Bridge over the South Fork American River, currently in construction. The concrete operation will require a “Trip to Green” detour on US HWY 50 from Friday April 5, 2024 at 9:00 pm until Saturday April 6, 2024 at 11:00 am.
Ice House Road Construction: Phase 2 Rehabilitation Project runs May 2024 through November 2024. 30-60 minute delays expected Mon-Fri between Union Valley Reservoir and Wentworth Springs Road. See more detail here.
Check out pollockpines.org with resources for Residents and Visitors,
including live-stream web-cams, plus chain-control and weather information.
Support our POLLOCK PINES BUSINESSES - Click here for full business directory
Mike Steinbach has been helping folks in the Pollock Pines community with their financial goals since 2003. He is also active in local community organizations. Contact him here.
True Value Hardware
Your locally owned hardware store. Whether you're a pro or taking on a DIY home improvement project for the first time, we're right here in your neighborhood with the expert advice, tools, equipment and the products you need to get the job done. Come in and see us today at 6416 Pony Express Trail.
Pollock Pines Pizza Factory
Our hand-tossed pizzas
are simply the best.
The El Dorado Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) urges all of our community to remain vigilant during their normal daily activities and immediately report any suspicious activity to:
El Dorado Sheriff's Non-Emergency Line 24/7
Call (530) 621-6600
Feed El Dorado 2023
Food Distribution
at the Community Center
Next date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024,
from 11AM to 1PM
Volunteers are needed. Please call
Chris Anderson at 209-214-5442
if you are able to help at one
of the monthly distributions.
Download the full schedule here.
SENIOR NUTRITION LUNCHES
You are invited to enjoy a hot, nutritious meal, Monday through Friday at any of the Senior Dining Centers listed below. Lunch is served from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. for the suggested voluntary contribution of $3.00 per meal for adults 60 years and older. Monday through Friday at the Community Center
Advance reservations are required. See the current menus here
For information call : (530) 621-6160
Community Calendar
Date | Event & Location |
Tuesdays | BINGO NIGHT: Every Tuesday 6:15-9PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
Weekdays | SENIOR NUTRITION LUNCHES: 12-12:30PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER. See the current menus here. |
Apr 1 | CEDAPP meeting: 6:00PM -request the location/remote link here |
Apr 3 | DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB meeting, check here for details. |
Apr 4 | ROTARY CLUB meeting: 8AM at THE SPORTSMAN'S HALL |
Apr 4 | PPCCCA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP meeting: 6PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER ***SNOW DELAY UNTIL APRIL 8th*** |
Apr 9 | FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: BOARD/PUBLIC meeting: 11AM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
Apr 10 | EL DORADO COUNTY PROPERTY TAXES - 2nd installment deadline |
Apr 10 | FREE FARMERS MARKET FOOD DISTRIBUTION: 11AM - 1PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
Apr 12 | EL DORADO COUNTY FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION: 11:30AM - 1PM at POLLOCK PINES COMMUNITY CHURCH |
Apr 12 | FRIDAY NIGHT FIESTA: 4:30 - 7PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
Apr 15 | TAX DAY - Free tax preparation support is available, read more about the service and locations here. |
Apr 18 | ROTARY CLUB meeting: 6PM at THE FORESTER PUB AND GRILL |
Apr 22 | |
Apr 26 | NATIONAL ARBOR DAY: PG&E is offering customers a free tree here. |
Apr 26 | EL DORADO COUNTY FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION: 11:30AM-1PM at POLLOCK PINES COMMUNITY CHURCH |
May 1 | DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB meeting, check here for details. |
May 2 | ROTARY CLUB meeting: 8AM at THE SPORTSMAN'S HALL |
May 4 | ROTARY CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: STARTS AT 10am AT THE OLD POLLOCK PINES SCHOOL, register here. Star Wars costumes welcome. |
May 4 | STAR WARS MOVIE NIGHT & COSTUME CONTEST: 5 PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
May 5 | CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA NIGHT DINNER: 4:30 - 7PM PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
May 6 | CEDAPP meeting: 6:00PM -request the location/remote link here |
May 8 | FREE FARMERS MARKET FOOD DISTRIBUTION: 11AM-1PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
May 13 | PPCCCA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP meeting: 6PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
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CEDAPP meetings are held the first Monday of each month (shifts to the second Monday
if falling on a holiday). Meetings are currently held at 6:00pm - please contact cedapp.pollockpines@gmail.com for location, link, or with any questions.
Note: All CEDAPP meetings and events are open to the public. CEDAPP is an all inclusive community organization. The more community folks involved, the more “COMMON UNITY” there is!
Join CEDAPP HERE
Membership in CEDAPP is open to all residents, businesses, organizations, and friends of Pollock Pines.
We are always looking for volunteers to help us put on great events!
CEDAPP - Caring Every Day About Pollock Pines
CEDAPP is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit and its Board of Directors are volunteers
who receive no compensation whatsoever.
Visit us at https://www.cedapp.biz