CEDAPP NewsBlast #467 Sept 2025
- CEDAPP Org
- Aug 31
- 8 min read
Updated: Sep 11
Local News from the Community Economic Development Association of Pollock Pines
Pollock Pines Christmas Tree Saved
Earlier this month, CEDAPP became aware that El Dorado Savings Bank, located on Pony Express Trail, was planning to repave their parking lot and along with the repaving, would be cutting down the large tree on the NE corner of their property.
This is the tree that El Dorado Savings Bank had graciously allowed CEDAPP to use as our community Christmas tree in the past and the tree that CEPAPP installed new commercial grade Christmas lights on a few years back at a cost of $1,100.
CEDAPP contacted Mr. Jim Cook at El Dorado Savings Bank and explained that the removal of this tree would be the end of Pollock Pines community Christmas tradition.
An immediate response was received, “Management was not aware that the tree being recommended for removal was the tree used for the community's Christmas celebration. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have instructed the trimmer to leave the tree as is.”
Our community is so grateful to the El Dorado Savings Bank management and, in particular, to Mr. Jim Cook for allowing us to keep our Christmas tradition shining bright for the years to come!
Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center
Pollock Pines Friends of the Library
Become a Friend of the Library - only $10 for an individual membership,
$20 for family, $35 for business, or $250 one-time for Life membership.
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Our next Board/Public meeting is on October 14. We have openings
on the Board of the Pollock Pines Friends of the Library. Join us!
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Visit the library and check out our Foyer Book Sale anytime during
REGULAR LIBRARY HOURS:
Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.: 12 - 4 pm
POLLOCK PINES - CAMINO ROTARY
*Hope to see you at a future meeting!
Please visit our website for more information including meeting info.
Pollock Pines Community Church Fundraiser - Sept 8, 2025
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
(530) 621-5512
Seed Saving - Sept 6, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm @ Sherwood Demonstration Garden.
Seed saving and free access to Sherwood Demonstration Garden seeds!
Join us for a leisurely stroll through the various and beautiful Gardens of Sherwood Demonstration Garden. We will help you gather seeds from selected plants to take home and try in your own yard. Learn about tried-and-true seed saving techniques. Includes flowers, native plants and vegetables. Class is suitable for beginner “seed curious” gardeners as well as more experienced seed-savers with technical questions. Registration is requested, but not required. Parking permits required, purchase a $2 permit at any kiosk.
Gardening in a Changing Climate - Sept 13, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm @ Bethel-Delfino Agriculture Building - “In order to know where you are going, it is necessary to know where you have been.” This course endeavors to examine factors that have influenced Earth’s climate throughout history up to now and what is likely to happen in the future if current trends continue. We will cover the essential elements for life on Earth and what natural processes control or influence our climate, then examine recent human influences on today’s global climate trends along with the consequences of our proceedings as usual. We end by exploring what we can do as individuals to help slow and mitigate the warming of our planet and ways we can garden wisely as our local climate trends change. Registration is requested, but not required.
California Native Plants - Sept 20, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm @ Placerville Veterans Memorial Hall - Do you love native plants and wonder how you can enjoy them on your patio or in your smaller garden? Join Master Gardener and California Native Plant Society (CNPS) member Dolores Morrison to discover how to evaluate your yard to establish a native landscape, how to select and maintain plants, how to group plants by water needs and, if you only have a small space, the best native plants for containers. There are native plants for every environment. Registration is requested, but not required.
Pruning All Plants 101 - Sept 27, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm @ Sherwood Demonstration Garden. Pruning plants is like getting your haircut. First you need to visualize what you'd like the plant to look like long term. Just like a barber, you need to have the right tools. Then there are some dos and don'ts, proper times of the year, and some basic principles that will turn any gardener into a pro (even better than some professional trimmers).
Come to the Sherwood Demonstration Garden to learn how to prune just about any plant, and then be prepared to walk through the garden to get more of a hands-on experience. Registration is requested, but not required. Parking permits required, purchase a $2 permit at any kiosk.
El Dorado County News
El Dorado County health officials have been notified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that a South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague. Read more here, including symptoms and how to avoid.
The El Dorado County Treasurer-Tax Collector announced a new partnership with InvoiceCloud, a leading provider of online billing and payment solutions. The new system does not replace the previous one, it's just another option; you can still pay via check. If you choose to pay using a credit card, debit card or e-check, the company that processes the electronic payments on our behalf will charge the following service fees: E-Checks: $0.75 per payment transaction; Debit/Credit Card: 2.45% of the payment amount, with a minimum Service Fee of $3.95 per payment transaction. Read more here.
Don't miss out on the $6k incentive! Make sure you HAVE a Class A or Class B license. Check out the job description and requirements here.
El Dorado Disposal
Summer Projects? Don’t Forget About Hazardous Waste! Before you toss those old chemicals, paint, or batteries, make sure they go to the right place. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) does NOT belong in your trash, recycling, or organics! Drop off Hazardous Waste for free at one of our drop-off locations. Or call for curbside pickup options! Proper disposal keeps our community safe and our environment clean.
Got questions? Check out our Waste Wizard here.
Pacific Gas & Electric News
Important PG&E Wildfire Safety Work Continues
in El Dorado County: Construction Crews Thank Community
for Support and Request Continued Patience
PG&E crews and contractors continue to make progress on important wildfire safety work in El Dorado County. This includes moving 128 miles of powerlines underground and installing 66 miles of strengthened poles and covered powerlines between 2025-2026. “We appreciate the patience El Dorado County communities have shown our crews throughout our work to date. We also look forward to the improved wildfire safety and electric reliability benefits these projects will offer our customers once completed.” – Joe Wilson, North Valley & Sierra Regional Vice President.
Ongoing and Upcoming Construction Information:
County Specific Website and Construction Details: www.pge.com/systemupgrades-eldorado
Interactive Traffic Alerts and Road Restoration Map: www.pge.com/wildfiresafety-upgrades
Work Details: You will continue to see heavy construction equipment to dig trenches and install new electric equipment on properties and on or near roadways. PG&E crews and contractors are working to minimize impacts as they work, although you may hear intermittent construction noise. Flaggers will be available to safely allow cars in and out of driveways where needed.
Contact PG&E for Undergrounding Questions: To help keep you updated every step of the way, PG&E has a dedicated phone number. If you have any questions about this work in your area, please contact: PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Team hotline: 1-877-265-1399.
Help emergency personnel find you!
Click for an order form for reflective street address sign
w/4" tall numbers from the
Being a FWC allows our homeowners to receive the 10% fire insurance discount (must request it through your insurance agent ). Wildfires will continue to happen, there are things you can do to protect your home and neighborhood as well as your family’s safety. The Firewise program is designed to help you learn those things that reduce an ember ignition threat to your home.
Record the hours worked or $ you paid towards Home Hardening and Defensible Space. Your good work goes towards the “Match In Kind” amount required for a FWC to stay in good standing each year. In 2025, we are credited with $33/hour of labor!
Updates will be provided as available on the Facebook page.
NEW IN TOWN? Check out our Newcomers webpage here.
There's lots of information for folks just moving in -or- even if you've been here awhile!
Thanks to our CEDAPP Business Sponsors! View them here.
Volunteers Always Welcome!
Here are some examples of local volunteer organizations - check out their websites to see if they might be a fit for you. Or choose from many other possibilities in El Dorado County. Thank you for your support!
CEDAPP - FOL - Rotary - Community Center
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
Curious about what's happening in your neighborhood?
Take a look at the EDSO Crime and Activity Map
The foodbank has adjusted their schedule for 2025. The distribution is now conducted
on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. See 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
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
See our new "live" online calendar
for much more HERE -->>
Below are recurring events for quick reference.
Day | Event & Location |
Mondays | YOGA CLASSES: Every Monday @ 9:30AM at the COMMUNITY CENTER $5 donation |
Tuesdays | BINGO NIGHT: Every Tuesday 6:15-9PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
Weekdays | EDC SENIOR NUTRITION LUNCHES: 12-12:30PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER. Reservations are required, 530-621-6160. Current menus here. |
1st Monday | CEDAPP monthly meeting: 6PM -request the location/remote link here |
2nd Monday | PPCCCA monthly general membership meeting: 6PM at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
1st Wednesday | DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB monthly meeting - details here |
3rd Wednesday | FEEDING THE FOOTHILLS FOOD DISTRIBUTION: 10AM-Noon at the COMMUNITY CENTER |
1st & 3rd Thursday | POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB meeting: check here for details |
2nd & 4th Fridays | EL DORADO COUNTY FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION: 11:30AM-1PM at POLLOCK PINES COMMUNITY CHURCH |
-->Follow this link to see other Community Meetings & Business Dates of Interest
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CEDAPP is happy to promote our businesses, members, and friends to our community. If you have something you’d like the community to know about that benefits the people of Pollock Pines, please email the editor. Thanks!
CEDAPP meetings are held the first Monday of each month (shifts to the first Tuesday
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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