The Dogwood Garden Club of Pollock Pines is having our annual Book n' Bake Sale to raise funds for the Pollock Pines Library and other local community organizations. Come join us, sit outside under the shade of the pines & cedars and peruse yourfavorite books while sipping lemonade and munching on a cookie. Visit our crafts tables and our history table and maybe win a great gift at the raffle. Bring the whole family and help us make this the best event ever. 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Raffle at 3:00 p.m. Judy Morgan Park between Long's parking lot and Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00 and may be purchased all day. There will be hundreds of used books on everything in paperbacks for 25 cents, and hardbacks for 50 cents. Free items for the kids and books for as little as 10 cents. For more information contact: Jeanette Olson, Book & Bake Sale Chair, Dogwood Garden Club. (530) 644-5549
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