PLAIN & Simple News, May 2023!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday, May 6, 9:30-11:30am at the Beach House. Neighbors to Neighbors will be accepting food bank and Rockbridge Elementary School donations at the breakfast. We hope to see you there!
Our menu: Eggcellent Scrambled Eggs, Purdy-Good Pancakes, Groovy Grits, Savory Sausages, and more! Beverages include Orange Juice, and Coffee!
$8 for PLAIN members | $9 for non-members | $4 for children | FREE if you join PLAIN | $1 off if you bring your own plates & utensils!
HERO NEIGHBORS
Each month we’d like to appreciate a notable Hero Neighbor, someone who goes above and beyond for our community.
This month we’d like to recognize Bonnie McQuagge, for organizing a fundraiser and getting this sweet pup, Rocky, a doggie wheelchair and other products to make his life better. Thank you for rallying our community, Bonnie!
NEXT PLAIN MEETING: MAY 18
Thursday, May 18th from 7:00–8:00 pm at the Beach House. We hope to see you there!
Thanks for being part of PLAIN. If you have a suggestion please contact us or come to our next meeting, the third Thursday of each month at the Beach House. All are welcome!
NEIGHBORS TO NEIGHBORS
The generosity of the community is a hallmark of the people of Pine Lake. Neighbors to Neighbors provides a framework for decision-making, managing funds, and tracking distributions of these generous donations. The three areas of Neighbors to Neighbors focus on:
- People in Need: Pine Lake individuals and families experiencing critical needs may turn to PLAIN for support. This includes access to the Food Pantry and modest cash support.
- Rockbridge Elementary School: PLAIN supports Rockbridge Elementary School in partnership with the school administration by providing food, school supplies, coats, and turkeys at Thanksgiving, and a beginning of the year luncheon for teachers.
- Community Engagement: PLAIN aims to foster community engagement in two ways. Disbursements were for:
- PLAIN Community Events: Saturday breakfasts*, Mardi Gras*, July 4th cookout, and the Christmas Lighting and cookie exchange. (*these events were paid for by attendee meal purchases, not by donations.)
- Financial support for community events planned by others. In 2022 these were Lake Fest, PrideLake, and the GoFundMe supported Wildlife lecture and demonstration.
OPEN PLAIN POSITION: ISO SECRETARY
We are looking for a great community member to join our board and serve as Secretary! The role entails taking meeting minutes during our monthly meetings and gathering content for our monthly Plain & Simple newsletter.
If you or someone you know is interested in this position please click below!
We can’t wait to see you around the Lake!
~Your friends @ PLAIN~