Local News from the Community Economic Development Association of Pollock Pines
2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament on May 4th!
Star Wars Costumes Welcome
Update: Event moved to Sierra Ridge Middle School in anticipation of rain. There won't be any alcohol, but we'll still have food, silent auction items, and a wine trunk drawing. We still have afternoon spots available.
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.
Fiesta Dinners at the Community Center!
April through October - 2nd Fridays - exceptions: May 5th Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Night
and no June Fiesta Night with Wagon Train in town.
News from Pollock Pines Friends of the Library (PP FOL)
Support your local library!
Join us at the Pollock Pines Safeway on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend for our Mega Book Sale.
*Fill a bag of used books for $5*
May 24, 2024 9:30am-3pm
The Pollock Pines Library will reopen May 1st. It's been closed for much needed renovations. It will be great to have access to our public library again! Please come by and check it out.
REGULAR LIBRARY HOURS
Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.: 12 - 4 pm
Mark your calendars for Wild Things at the Community Center! June 26th at 10AM
- Sponsored by the Pollock Pines Friends of the Library -
Wild Things provides a home for over 60 species of wildlife. Many of these animals are shared in their wildlife education presentations. Their hope is that through meeting these animals and hearing their stories, future generations will gain a greater appreciation for the natural world.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for children from birth to five living in El Dorado County
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 living in El Dorado County. Each child will receive an age-appropriate book every month by mail in Spanish or English for FREE! Sign up online today or use the mail-in registration form.
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.
Hwy 50 Wagon Train arrives in Pollock Pines on June 7!
Mark your calendars for the return of Logging Days on July 19-20!
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.
24 Years Running! Community Flea Market Returns June 15.
First Come First Serve Starting at 6AM.
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.
In-person Mother's Day
Candy Sales
Get ready to celebrate Mom with
See's Candy. May 3rd to 11th
from 10am to 5pm in Room 4.
Pacific Gas & Electric News
REACH Triple Match Program: To help support more customers facing past-due energy bills, PG&E is expanding the eligibility requirements and benefits offered by the Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH) program. The program helps qualifying customers pay their past-due energy bill to prevent service disconnections. The REACH Triple Match program provides customers who make a payment with a bill credit to help further reduce their balance. The program broadens the eligible customers who can receive a 3-to-1 match. For example, a household of four with an income of $120,000 a year could qualify for assistance. 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. Read more here.
EL DORADO COUNTY TO BEGIN TRAIL CONSTRUCTION ALONG PONY EXPRESS TRAIL IN POLLOCK PINES
El Dorado County's Department of Transportation will be constructing a new pedestrian and bike path along Pony Express Trail between Sanders Drive and Sly Park Road beginning at the end of April or early May as part of the Pony Express Trail Bicycle, Pedestrian and ADA Improvements Capital Improvement Project. It is anticipated to be completed in September 2024.
Improvements include approximately 1.7 miles of Class II bike lanes on both sides of Pony Express Trail, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, crosswalks and signage with flashing beacons, and drainage improvements along Pony Express Trail within the project limits.
This work will result in temporary shoulder and lane closures along Pony Express Trail with flagging. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work zone to arrive at their destinations on time.
For questions regarding this construction, please contact the County's Transportation main line at (530) 621-5900 (select Option 3 for Engineering).
New online tool to access information about proposed, in-progress and approved County development projects: Called "Projects in Your Area," it includes a description of the project, the type of application and when it was submitted, the zoning and elevation, the applicant, assigned planner’s name, a status bar, pertinent documents and maps, and more. the designated General Plan Land use. One great advantage is to be able to see current projects in relationship to each other on the map. This is the first iteration of the site; it will include additional information as needed. Check it out here: https://engageeldorado.us.engagementhq.com
Attention Commercial Ag and livestock operators: If you want an access pass
to tend to your crops or livestock during emergency evacuations,
you'll want to attend these trainings!
EVACUATION TOWN HALL MEETING
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 18th to learn more about
how to prepare for and evacuate during a wildfire!
Improve your ability to be found by emergency personnel.
Order your reflective STREET ADDRESS SIGN
from Gold Ridge Forest Fire Safe Council
Download the order form ↓
Beginning May 1st, burn permits will be required for residential burn piles. You can obtain a permit by clicking here.
Always check with our local Air Quality Management District to see if it's a permissible burn day either online here or by calling 530-621-5897 for the West Slope.
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Preparing for wildfire evacuation in California
The Go! Evacuation Guide is your vital resource for preparing and executing evacuation procedures during wildfire emergencies.
El Dorado Irrigation District News
Sly Park Intertie Improvements Project: The Sly Park Intertie (SPI) pipeline located in Pollock Pines is a critical element for water supply transmission and reliability for El Dorado Irrigation (District). Originally constructed in1978, SPI remained in service through 2013 when it became inoperative due to advanced corrosion and leaks. ID was awarded a $10 million grant from the California Department of Water Resource (DWR) to replace the SPI. Read more 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
Mark your calendars, another one of our LOCAL bands, MotherLOAD is presented for the 1st time at 50 Grand on May 25, 5pm-8pm! They've been requested often, and we're happy to have their Acoustic, Electric, and Rock & Roll sound, part of our band line up! The concert is free, we have a full bar, & a special menu in the event room. Dinner served only in the dining room from 3-8, so come before the act for dinner, or come in for some light bites and craft beers or cocktails during the concert. Reservations for dinner highly recommended.
50 Grand Restaurant & Bar
6401 Pony Express Trail
Pollock Pines 530-644-1580
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, May 8, 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
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. |
May 1 | DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB meeting, check here for details. |
May 2 | BIG DAY OF GIVING - Please remember your local non-profits and service orgs! |
May 2 | ROTARY CLUB meeting: 8AM at THE SPORTSMAN'S HALL |
May 3 | SEES CANDY MOTHER'S DAY IN-PERSON SALE BEGINS: MAY 3-1110am-5PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER in Room 4 |
May 4 | ROTARY CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: STARTS AT 10am AT THE OLD POLLOCK PINES SCHOOL. 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 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 10 | EL DORADO COUNTY FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION: 11:30AM - 1PM at POLLOCK PINES COMMUNITY CHURCH |
May 13 | PPCCCA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP meeting: 6PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
May 16 | ROTARY CLUB meeting: 6PM at THE FORESTER PUB AND GRILL |
May 18 | EVACUATION TOWN HALL MEETING: 11:30AM-12:30PM at UNION MINE HIGH SCHOOL GYM. Sponsored by El Dorado County Sheriffs. |
May 24 | POLLOCK PINES FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE 9:30AM-3PM at the SAFEWAY BREEZEWAY |
May 24 | EL DORADO COUNTY FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION: 11:30AM-1PM at POLLOCK PINES COMMUNITY CHURCH |
Jun 3 | CEDAPP meeting: 6:00PM -request the location/remote link here |
Jun 5 | DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB meeting, check here for details. |
Jun 6 | ROTARY CLUB meeting: 8AM at THE SPORTSMAN'S HALL |
June 7 | HWY 50 WAGON TRAIN ARRIVES at the COMMUNITY CENTER Festivities run from High-Noon to 9PM |
Jun 10 | PPCCCA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP meeting: 6PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
Jun 12 | FREE FARMERS MARKET FOOD DISTRIBUTION: 11AM-1PM 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 - aka 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
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