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🌱 What to expect at Harris Family Farm’s October scarecrow contest.

Also check out Tai Chi @ Pollock Pines-Camino Comm. Ctr. on the Pollock Pines Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • What to expect at Harris Family Farm's October scarecrow contest.

Also on today's calendar: Bingo Night @ Pollock Pines-Camino Comm. Ctr. and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 California Farm Stands Made For A Crisp October Road Trip (newsbreak.com) — Pollock Pines families can plan a fall day at Harris Family Farm, where you can pick apples, pears, and pumpkins, then sample mini apple cider pies and other fresh treats. The article highlights the October 11 Girl Scout Scarecrow Contest, operating hours, and the Blair Road location, making it easy to schedule a crisp October visit close to home.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Intermediate Pilates Thursdays →
    The Meadow, 5305 A & A Rd., Placerville
    10:00 am
  • Park Days: Fall and Friendship Park Day! Los Angeles County
    Sky Mountain Charter Placerville, CA 95667
    10:30 am
  • Stress Reduction Yoga →
    The Meadow, 5305 A & A Rd., Placerville
    12:00 pm
  • Varsity Boys & Varsity Girls Water Polo VS. Bret Harte
    Union Mine High School, 6530 Koki Ln, El Dorado
    4:00 pm
  • ESL CLASSES - SCHNELL →
    Placerville Union Elementary Placerville, CA 95667
    4:30 pm
  • Adult English Class →
    Placerville Union Elementary Placerville, CA 95667
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Pollock Pines Garage Sale Saturday October 10th noon to 4:00 p.
    m. 6200 Salmon Way in Sly Park Hills. Go to the Pollock Pines Exchange group on Facebook to see all items that are available to be picked up before… (Nextdoor Sly Park Hills)
  • If anyone is looking for a babysitter or pet sitter during the week.
    Tuesday-Friday. Let me know. I am CPR certified as I work in the medical field. (Nextdoor Starkes Grade Rd)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Pollock Pines. Apply here.
  • Pollock Pines Elementary School District posted a job opening for Bus Driver in Pollock Pines. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pollock Pines here.

🗞 Nearby News

Placerville

  • Affordable senior housing in Placerville tackles community need in El Dorado County (abridged.org)
  • Want to escape Sacramento County heat? Here are the best fall day trips (sacbee.com)
  • Sacramento sustainable transportation fair offers resources amid return-to-office (sacbee.com)

El Dorado Hills

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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