Once again, PG&E initiated their Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program. Knights Ferry was put on the list for potential power shut off due to high wind forecasts over the weekend. A few weeks ago, locals were left without power but while many PG&E customers went several days without power, Knights Ferry was really only impacted for a few hours. This time, the town was told it would be without power starting sometime on Saturday and thankfully, as of Sunday, the town still had power. PG&E also established a Community Resource Center (CRC) at the Odd Fellows Stanislaus Lodge #170 with resources such as restrooms, bottled water, and electronic-device charging stations for their local customers who would be affected by the power outage.
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The Knights Ferry Jr High students are launching a shoe collection drive. The gently used or new shoes they collect will help them raise money for their upcoming trip to the Washington, DC, reduce what goes into landfills, and support micro-enterprises in developing nations. A company called Funds2Orgs will purchase all the donated goods from the Jr High. If you would like to help, please bring your gently used or new shoes to Knights Ferry School or to the Odd Fellows lodge between November 21, 2019 and January 21, 2020. There will be red collection cans at these locations. If you have questions about this program, please contact Laura Watson at 209-875-1180. It sounds like a fantastic opportunity to help a lot of people!
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The Knights Ferry Jr. High students picked and canned pears and Charilyn Damigo taught the science and historical background of canning. They were able to pick pears from a local back yard and the Knights Ferry Church let the students use their multipurpose room to can.
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The Knights Ferry School Halloween Carnival and parade is on Thursday, Oct. 31. The Wandering Barista will be up at the school at 8:30 in the morning so feel free to stop by and get your morning coffee! The parade will begin shortly after the Halloween carnival ends at 10:30 a.m. Please call the school for details!
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Happy birthday Sydney Turner, Angelina Hyde, Caden Burd, James Neely, Avignon Poncabare, Nicholas Gonzalez, Cole Dugo, Molly Link, Sara Alvear Bamaca, Cole Dugo, Carson Merritt, James Neely, Jim Boyer, Carol Davis, Bev Noe, Dick Muniain, Lisa Dolling, Mike Ohe, Nathaniel VanRyn, Lis Whaler, Alec Ray, Andrew Schlegel, Austin Page, Dusty Hobbs, and Bailey Stepp!
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The time has come for one of the largest annual events in Knights Ferry, the Pumpkin Roll! The event is slated for November 3, 2019. Sign-ups begin around 10 in front of the Community Club. While it is free to attend the Pumpkin Roll, the Club asks for donations to roll a pumpkin! The Pumpkin Roll is broken down by age group, children 0-5 start rolling at 12pm and the competition ends with the men. There will be vendor booths inside the Club House and on the tennis courts from 8am-3pm. The Odd Fellows will have their pancake breakfast from 8am-12pm and there will be other food items for purchase such as hot dogs, cotton candy, pizza, pumpkin rolls around town! Attention all Marvel and comic book fans, Deadpool and Lady Deadpool will make an appearance and be available for pictures at some point during the event! Pumpkin Roll T-shirts and pumpkin rolls (sold by the Garden Club) sell out within hours so be sure to pick up your items as soon as possible. It is important to note that our town does not have an ATM available and it is best to bring cash for the day!
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Upcoming Events/Meetings:
Sunday, Nov. 3 during most of day Pumpkin Roll
Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7:30pm Odd Fellows Stanislaus #170 meeting
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