Pine Top Montessori Donations

The whole community is devastated by the tragic events near Pine Top Montessori in Pollock Pines yesterday morning. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and all those affected. While we don’t yet know the full extent of the tragedy, we do know that there will be monetary needs for those affected. El Dorado Community Foundation has a fund specifically for things like this, called the Community Resource Fund. All donations to this fund, with Pine Top Montessori noted in the description, will go to support the victims of this tragedy and their families.

We know that no amount of money can fix the damage that was done, but we can help to lessen the financial burdens of the families involved. Our community has always stepped forward when needs have arisen, and we know this time will be no different. Our community is strong, resilient, and filled with heart, even when our collective hearts are breaking in the face of tragedy.

Donations can be made to the Community Resource Fund at https://edcf.fcsuite.com/erp/ donate/create/fund?funit_id=1792 with Pine Top Montessori noted in the “Additional Information” section.

Checks can be mailed to:

El Dorado Community Foundation

P. O. Bo x 1388

Placerville, CA 95667

“Pine Top Montessori” should be noted in the memo line

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have specific skills and strengths in certain areas and, like everyone, you struggle in others. People with complementary talents are coming into your realm. Your open mind will see creative ways to work together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Having trouble going with the flow? Consider that it might be easier than you’re making it. What if all you have to do is choose not to resist? There’s something to let go of, then you’ll be one with the current.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As a lifelong learner, you often enjoy most the lessons you didn’t seek. You’ll be surprised by the education you get today, and you’ll be a quick study as usual, making the most of instruction and improving as you go.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The good ideas and bad ideas will come in the same idea. They are like reversible sweaters. If one way clashes, you just have to turn them inside out and wear what’s on the other side.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your willpower will be stronger than usual. Don’t waste it by allowing yourself to be bombarded by distractions. Go where you’re likely to experience peace and quiet and you’ll accomplish something remarkable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are wide awake and so you will understand the rules of the game, whether stated or implied, official or unofficial. You’ll also be keenly aware of the option not to follow them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When working on selflove is difficult, try loving someone else. When loving someone else is difficult, give love to yourself. However you come at relationships, you’ll improve things with tenderness given in any direction at all.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Sometimes, negotiation is a healthy way to get to the deal that works for everyone, but today this will not be the case. The best deals will be a natural fit, rendering negotiation unnecessary. As for the others, just walk.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have learned that happiness can be a skittish emotion; you chase it and it runs. Today, you’ll work at something meaningful to you, and happiness will suddenly set up shop within your heart — an unexpected perk.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You know the many shades of silence. Some are bricks. Some are feathers. Silences smile or condemn; they lift, they bury. You can fall in love with a certain kind of silence — and you will.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Aesthetics will matter to the outcomes of the day, especially things like lighting and architecture. You will feel the significance of an arch, a tall ceiling or an enclosed space. You’re searching for a feeling of sacredness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Whatever you believe to be true, you’ll really see how the opposite could also be true. This proves your sophistication of mind. You’re not being wishy-washy; you’re being fluid.

Niles, a pitcher, put together a 15-win season in 23 appearances with a 1.14 ERA and 111 strikeouts. At the plate, she recorded a .432 average. Her 10 home runs led the Bruins as well. She is committed to play collegiately at Western Michigan. Silva, a Utah State commit, played center field for the Bruins. She led Ponderosa in stolen bases with 21 and hit .458 with 13 extra base hits.

Both games will be held at Capital Christian High School in Sacramento Wednesday, June 7. The Small School’s game will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Large School’s game beginning at 6:30 p.m. General admission for adults will be $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students and $3 for children under 12 years old. Children younger than five years old will be admitted for free.

All proceeds for the event will be put toward youth projects and programs in Sacramento and the Greater Sacramento area, according to Pat Vogeli, the Breakfast Optimist Club of Sacramento’s softball coordinator.

“These Optimist All Star games provide the top senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess,” Vogeli said. “Their selection is to honor them and their schools, and reflects the culmination of their hard work, diligence and excellence in this sport and their school, as well as their coach’s commitment toward their player’s endeavors.”