The Caldor Fire Road Repair Project is coming next year. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has been planning the road repair ever since the residents have returned to the impacted areas. During the Caldor Fire and subsequent clean-up effort, high traffic volumes of heavy vehicles has degraded roads that serve as access to impacted areas. Grizzly Flats roads have deteriorated considerably in recent months, which led to serious discussions surrounding underground infrastructure and road repairs. DOT has been patiently waiting for utilities to complete their related undergrounding of infrastructure before proceeding to repave the road, so that the new road can be smooth and avoid being altered for undergrounding of infrastructure. The Caldor Fire Road Repair Project is one of many DOT Projects that benefit our largest asset in El Dorado County and is greatly needed for Grizzly Flats roads impacted by the Caldor Fire.

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El Dorado Opportunity Knocks (EDOK) Continuum of Care (CoC) Board will be holding elections at the CoC Board Meeting on January 6, 2023. The CoC Board is open to receive applications for the following Board seats:

- Veteran Services Representative - El Dorado County Probation - Law Enforcement Representative - Non-profit Homeless Assistance Provider - Member at Large - Faith-Based Representative - Business Representative - Health Service Provider - Government (City of Placerville) Representative - Government (South Lake Tahoe) Representative - Educational Representative - Homeless/Formerly Homeless Representative - Affordable Housing Representative

The CoC Board will also consider applications for the Board Executive Committee, which has two Co-Chairs, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. Please indicate applicable interest in joining the Executive Committee.

If you are interested in joining or reapplying for the CoC Board, please fill out the application attached here and submit to edc@homebaseccc.org. Applications must be submitted no later than December 29, 2022.  If you have trouble accessing the application or have any questions about the elections, please email edc@homebaseccc.org.

Learn more about EDOK Continuum of Care

El Dorado County has several volunteer opportunities for people with a passion, skills and talent to make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteer opportunities include: Child Protective Services, CalWORKs Employment Services, Public Health Services, Mental Health Services, Senior Services and Animal Services. A completed Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Volunteer Application is required. Internship Opportunities and a Volunteer Feedback Survey are also available from HHSA. For details about volunteering, see the HHSA Volunteer Brochure or contact HHSA directly at (530) 642-7300.

Volunteer Opportunity Contacts:

Child Protective Services – (530) 642-7138
CalWORKs Employment Services – (530) 642-4850
Public Health Services – (530) 621-6208
Mental Health Services – (530) 621-6290
Senior Services – (530) 621-6150
Animal Services – (530) 621-7631

Learn more about EDC Volunteer Opportunities

The Food Bank of El Dorado County will be hosting its annual Holiday Outreach Program on Saturday December 17th, at the Food Bank distribution facility. Holiday assistance is for recipients who are low income and struggling to make ends meet. If you are homebound, please email your request to info@foodbankedc.org.

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and Barsotti Family Juice Co. will join the community of donors by sponsoring the Holiday Outreach Program. The Tribal Fire Department and Tribal Police Department will partner with the Food Bank of El Dorado County to make deliveries to homebound residents.

Eligible individuals should arrive at the Food Bank during their scheduled time. Individuals may only pick up for one family. To determine your scheduled time, match the first letter of your last name with the times shown below:

A-I — 9am to 11am

J-R — 11am to 1pm

S-Z — 1pm to 3pm

No pre-registration is required.

Food Bank Distribution Facility
4550 Business Drive
Cameron Park, CA 95682
(530) 621-9950

Learn more about the Food Bank of El Dorado County

The epic story of Jesus’ birth has become a historical landmark in human history. Freedom Church of Cameron Park is providing Christmas Nativity Scenes that tell the story of Jesus’ birth. There are 9 different lighted scenes that represent different scenes in the Nativity story. Additionally, residents are encouraged to tune their FM radio to station 102.7 to listen and discover the true meaning of Christmas this holiday season. The Freedom Church Drive-Thru Nativity is currently available until December 26^th but will be closed Christmas Eve. For more information, call Freedom Church at (530) 677-7212 or email office@freedomchurchcp.org.

When: 5pm to 9pm until 12/26, except 12/24

Where:

Freedom Church

4414 Commodity Way

Cameron Park, CA 95682

Learn more about Freedom Church