Wishing you a Safe and Happy New Year!!

Snow Pictures 12-28-2015 - updated

Finnon Lake panorama by Hannah Demerson

Log Pond on Rock Creek Rd toward Cafe

   

   

January 2016 Mosquito Byte

Beautiful pictures from the snow....

If you would like to have your beautiful pictures added to the gomvfa.org website, please send them to mvfa.blog@gmail.com. I saw some great shots here but won't repost without your permission. Thanks!smile emoticon. 

The MFPD is hiring! - Deadline extended to 1/29/2016

Note: Barb Mikels updated on Facebook that the deadline for applying for the Admin Asst. has been extended to January 29, 2016.

In case you haven't been over to the Mosquito Fire Protection District website lately, they are hiring for three positions. Admin Asst, Limited Term Fire Captain and Firefighter . Please go to the Mosquito Fire Protection District or click on MFPD under the Helpful Links on this page, for more information! Merry Christmas!

Looking to make a Charitable Donation This Year?

If you want to make a year-end contribution with a tax deduction, please consider MVFA. We have a community fund to help neighbors in need and the MVFA Station 75 Fund that provides funds for the Fire Department that are authorized by the Fire Chief.  Also, with our dam back fees almost paid off,  we have numerous projects planned at Finnon Lake for next year including sand for the beach area, a shower and handicap stall addition on the bathroom, and a long-term plan for a community event building at Finnon.  MVFA is a 501(c)(3) organization and contributions may be tax deductible.  A letter stating your contribution will be provided on request.  Send your donation to MVFA, 9009 Orval Beckett Ct., Placerville CA 95667.  Or go to www.finnonrecreationarea.com and make a credit card donation thru the PayPal link. Thank you for your support!

A Wonderful Community Christmas Dinner!!

From Kari Bridges-Guthrie via Facebook -  "What a wonderful evening! MVFA rocked it again, this year!! Community Christmas dinner was absolutely fabulous. Over 150 attended! So much food, laughter and spirits. And SANTA!!! I know him!!!! I love my Community!!wink emoticonMVFA served over 150 dinners!!! We had standing room only. It was a fabulous night and enjoyed by so many in our community heart emoticon Great seeing so many of you there. Thank you for supporting MVFA!!

From Darcy Krieger via Facebook - "Huge thank you to MVFA for the incredible Xmas dinner tonight. A good time was had by all!"

Pictures are from Sandi Brauns and Kari Bridges-Guthrie. Thanks!!

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Community Christmas Dinner this Saturday, 12/12!

We hope you'll join us on Saturday, December 12^th, for the MVFA's Annual Community Christmas Dinner at the Mosquito Fire Station.  The meal includes turkey and all the trimmings and is free to all Mosquito/Swansboro residents.  This is a great way to enjoy the holiday spirit with neighbors and friends and show our appreciation to the people who serve and support our community.  Santa will appear at 5:00 p.m. with gifts for the kids. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. Take out dinners will be available.

Additionally, the MVFA is asking for donations of canned and boxed foods for the Community Christmas Baskets. Please remember opened boxes, outdated food, and perishables cannot be accepted. Donations can be brought to the Community Christmas Dinner on December 12^th or be dropped off at the Fire Station NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15^th. If you wish to donate either a turkey or a ham, please let us know by calling either Sharon at 530-626-5268 or Mary Ann at 530-622-5477. Thank you in advance for your help, and may you have a wonderful holiday.

And don’t forget our Chips for Kids toy drive. We are teaming again this year with the California Highway Patrol. There is a donation barrel at the Fire Station. Gifts for children should be unwrapped so they can be matched to the children’s age. Please don’t forget our pre-teens and teenagers.

December MVFA Meeting Agenda - 12/3/2015 at 7 p.m.

You are welcome to join us this Thursday, 12/3/2015, at 7 p.m. for the MVFA Monthly meeting! Please see the agenda on the left-hand navigation!  Hope to see you there!