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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of February 15, 2016


Upcoming Forum Features Leaders in Public Safety  
Learn how state, county and city leaders work together to maintain the safety of the Folsom community at an upcoming Issues and Insight forum on Monday, February 22. The interactive, free forum will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Folsom Lake College. Panelists include Folsom Police Chief Cynthia Renaud, Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County Chief of Emergency Services Stephen Cantelme and Director of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Mark Ghilarducci. Learn more.

E. Bidwell Street Improvements Underway
A project to improve safety and traffic flow on E. Bidwell Street is underway.  A third northbound vehicle lane and an extra-wide bicycle lane have been added between Scholar Drive and Oak Avenue Parkway. This spring, the pavement on E. Bidwell Street will be resurfaced to improve the drivability and extend the lifespan of this heavily-traveled corridor, and street lights will be upgraded with energy-efficient LEDs. Stay informed about lane closures at www.folsom.ca.us.   
Now Hiring: Folsom Police Department
The Folsom Police Department is now recruiting for entry level and lateral police officers. Applications are due by February 29 at 5 p.m. To learn more, see the Folsom Police Department recruitment brochure.


Volunteers Needed for Amgen Tour of California
Folsom will host the Amgen Tour of California on May 20, and volunteers are needed to serve as course marshals to keep the course clear of pedestrians, spectators and cars; and to keep spectators informed of race status.  All volunteers receive a commemorative T-shirt and swag bag - plus the opportunity to be a part of the race and Folsom history! Please note that volunteers must be age 18+.  Click here to register online. For questions about volunteering, email Norma Pekelo-Kuykendall at [email protected].
Important Information about Parks & Recreation Registration
The City of Folsom Parks & Recreation Department encourages you to register early for your upcoming programs!  Online and in-person class/camp/event registration and facility reservations will be unavailable starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 21 due to a major upgrade of our registration software system.
During this time, cash transactions will be accepted for:
  • Folsom Zoo Sanctuary entry fees
  • Folsom Sports Complex daily admission/drop-in fees (existing passes will be honored), and concession sales at the Timeout Cafe
  • Folsom Aquatic Center daily admission/drop-in fees (existing passes will be honored)
  • Folsom Skate & Bike Park daily admission/drop-in fees (existing passes will be honored)
All Parks & Recreation facilities will remain open for their regular hours of operation, including 48 Natoma Senior Center and Art Center, the Folsom Aquatic Center, the Folsom Sports Complex, the Folsom Skate and Bike Park, the Gallery at 48 Natoma, and the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary (note: the Zoo Gift Shop will not be open).  Our goal is to make this interruption in service as brief as possible.  We thank you for your patience as we work on this project to provide you with increased service and efficiency in the future.    
Presidents' Day Closures
City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of Presidents' Day. For urgent City issues, call 355-7231. Call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies.
There will be no local Folsom Stage Line transit service on Monday, Feb. 15.  
The Folsom Zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Folsom Sports Complex will be open during regular hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Folsom Aquatic Center will be open for lap swim from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
The Fun Factory Preschool will be closed.
The "FIDO Field" Dog Park will be open from 7 a.m. to one hour after sunset
The Cummings Family Skate and Bike Park will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
The Folsom Public Library is closed on Mondays. 
The Senior & Arts Center at 48 Natoma will be closed.
All City of Folsom parks are open from 7 a.m. until one hour after sunset. 

Preschool Open Houses
Folsom Parks & Recreation's Fun Factory Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness classrooms are hosting open houses for parents to meet our wonderful teachers, ask questions, and determine which program and location best suits your child.  The open houses will be held on March 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. at:
  • Fun Factory Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street
  • Fun Factory Folsom Sports Complex, 66 Clarksville Road
  • Kindergarten Readiness at the Hinkle Creek Nature Center, 7000 Baldwin Dam Road
In-person registration for the fall school year takes place March 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Find more information about these programs at www.folsom.ca.us  or call Preschool Director Sarah Trobee at 355-8355.

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Christine Brainerd
Communications Manager
City of Folsom
916-351-3360 (office)
[email protected]
 
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