CEDAPP NewsBlast #469 Nov 2025
- CEDAPP Org
- Oct 31
- 7 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
Local News from the Community Economic Development Association of Pollock Pines
Come celebrate the holidays with your community on Nov 30th!
Don't miss the Christmas tree lighting at 6 PM.
Please reach out to Karina to sponsor a tree for our teens.
First Annual Veterans Day Breakfast
November 11th from 8-10 AM
33rd Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner
November 27th from 1-4 PM
Come out and support the See's Candy fundraiser for the Center!
New Year’s Eve Bingo Bash - Save The Date & reserve your spot!
Join us for a fun-filled evening of bingo, friendship, and celebration as we count down to 2026 together. Every game played helps keep our doors open and our programs thriving — neighbor to neighbor! Limited seating — reserve your spot today! Let’s make this
New Year’s Eve one to remember — full of joy, gratitude, and community spirit!
Click here for reservation form.
The Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center election for the 2026 Executive Board of Officers will be held at the annual meeting in December. In order to run for the position of president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer or director it is recommended to announce these intentions at the November 10 general meeting at 6pm. This will give the membership a chance to see who you are and what your vision is for the center’s future.
If you are a regular member and would like to have a vote in December, our bylaws state you must attend a previous meeting during the year. That means November’s meeting is your last chance to fulfill that requirement.
As part of the election process, we need a nominating committee consisting of a chairman and four members. Per the bylaws four of the members are to be elected by general membership at the November meeting. If you are a member and can help with the committee, please let us know. (530) 647-8005
only $10 for an individual membership,
$20 for family, $35 for business,
or $250 one-time for Life membership.
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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.
(530) 621-5512
Starthistle - Nov 8, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm @ Bethell-Delfino Agriculture Building, 311 Fair Lane. Come learn about this invasive weed that has taken over large portions of California’s range land and urban landscape. Learn about its origins, how it moves, why it is so difficult to control, how to overcome these difficulties, control methods, and how to design an effective control program.
Pollock Pines Toys for Tots
Hey everyone, we are doing our Toys For Tots donations again here at the Pollock Pines Pizza Factory! Come on in for some delicious pizza and bring a donation for a child in need ☺️
Sober Grad Pie Sale
Enjoy a delicious holiday pie from Hooverville Orchards and support a great cause (and a local farm)! Every pie sold helps keep the cost of our 2026 Sober Grad Night celebration at The Apex at Red Hawk more affordable — ensuring all of our seniors can celebrate their graduation safely and in style. Check it out here.
Don't forget to vote!
El Dorado Irrigation District
The El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors unanimously ratified an emergency declaration on Oct. 14 to replace a deteriorating floating cover and liner at one key drinking water reservoir in Pollock Pines after engineers determined the system had reached the end of its service life.
Reservoir 1, a 2.8-million-gallon drinking water basin located at the Reservoir 1 Water Treatment Plant, has been in operation since 1989. The floating cover developed an active leak that can no longer be repaired, said Senior Civil Engineer Daniel Goldman.
“We have concerns with potential rainwater contamination with that compromised floating cover as we move into the wet season,” Goldman said, explaining the replacement project will include implementing a bypass system so the reservoir can be drained and installing a new floating cover and liner.
“This has to be completed during the reservoir’s water treatment plant outage, which lasts from approximately the beginning of October until mid to late March,” he added.
District staff estimate the project will cost about $2.1 million, covering new contracts for construction, management and contingency funding. The board’s vote ratified emergency contracts approved in September and added $316,903 for Rain for Rent to provide temporary storage units for water during repairs, along with $197,180 to Doug Veerkamp Construction to complete the bypass system that will reroute water. EC Applications will design the new floating cover at a cost of just over $1 million. Crews expect to finish the project in two to three months, depending on weather conditions in Pollock Pines.
EID Director of Engineering Jon Money said while the project is a short-term fix, it’s a necessary step to ensure safe drinking water until a permanent replacement can be designed.
“Ideally, we would have placed a separate water storage tank at this location,” Money said. “This replaces and makes this safe to drink. It gives us options for the future; however, long-term, this reservoir needs to be replaced.”
The district will leave new pipes in place after the repair, enabling their reuse for future maintenance or emergency work.
Board members acknowledged the expense but agreed the situation met the criteria for an emergency declaration.
The motion to declare the emergency and approve funding passed 4–0, with Director Chuck Mansfield recusing himself due to a potential conflict of interest out of caution.
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After some detailed work over the summer, we have succeeded in splitting the original PP Firewise Community (FWC) into 4 smaller areas: PP North, PP Central, PP Sly Park Hills (SPH), and PP South. (Gold Ridge &Sierra Springs FWCs already exist.) The 2025 application for the Pollock Pines North Firewise Community has been submitted!!
Stay tuned for when the FIREWISE certificate is issued so you can provide the certificate to your insurance to receive a 10% fire insurance discount! Email the editor if you have any questions.
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 distribution is conducted on the 3rd Wednesday of each 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 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!
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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!
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CEDAPP is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit and its Board of Directors
are volunteers who receive no compensation whatsoever.
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