City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of April 25, 2016
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Folsom Gets in Gear for Bike Month
The month of May is an opportunity to celebrate the "power of the pedal" and enjoy the many benefits of cycling. It's time to dust off your bikes, pump up your tires and join your neighbors and co-workers in bicycling for work, school, shopping, recreation or training this May during the Sacramento region's 12th Annual May is Bike Month campaign.
Anyone who lives or works in the greater Sacramento region is encouraged to join the 2 million mile challenge and log miles online at www.MayIsBikeMonth.com. Cyclists can also enjoy a number of special events throughout the region this month. Regional cycling activities can be found on the May is Bike Month website, and some of Folsom's favorite bike-friendly events are listed below.
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SMUD 'Light Bar' Offers Discounts on LEDs
In recent years, energy-efficient LEDs have taken the lighting industry by storm. LEDs can last up to 35 times longer than incandescent lights and almost four times as long as fluorescents-saving consumers energy and money. SMUD will be offering deep discounts on LEDs when the SMUD "Light Bar" visits the Folsom Public Library on Thursday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more about the event and products offered.
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E. Bidwell Street Work Begins Tonight
Beginning tonight, crews will begin work on the final phase of the E. Bidwell Street Widening Project, located between Oak Avenue Parkway and Broadstone Parkway. The pavement on E. Bidwell Street will be repaired and resurfaced to improve the drivability and extend the lifespan of the heavily-traveled corridor. The project also includes traffic signal system upgrades, irrigation installation, roadway striping and new energy-efficient LED street lights. Most of the work will take place over a six-week period between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. to minimize traffic impacts. For more information about the project, contact Public Works Project Manager Ryan Chance at 916-355-8346 or [email protected].
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California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Regional Forum
Caltrans is holding a regional forum in Folsom on May 11 about the development of the first California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. This new visionary and comprehensive policy plan will promote a multi-modal transportation system that supports active modes of transportation and creates a framework to increase safe bicycling and walking. The forum will be held at the Folsom Community Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 52 Natoma Street in Folsom. For more information or to register visit www.cabikepedplan.org.
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9th Annual Folsom Ride with the Mayor
Join us for Folsom's annual Ride with the Mayor on Thursday, May 12 and enjoy a scenic ride along the American River Bike Trail from Historic Folsom to Sacramento. Riders meet at 7:30 a.m. in Historic Folsom at Karen's Bakery and Café to fuel up with free coffee and pastries before the 8:30 a.m. departure. Along the 30-mile route, the group will converge with riders from Rancho Cordova and then continue to Discovery Park in Sacramento to join other cyclists from around the region for a free catered lunch provided by the May is Bike Month campaign. After lunch, the group will ride the last few miles to the State Capitol grounds to join in the Capitol Bike Fest.
This event is free, but participants are encouraged to pre-register online at http://webtrac.folsom.ca.us or call 916-355-7285 for assistance. Questions about the event can be directed to Jim Konopka at
[email protected].
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Great Scott Bike and Walk Event
Enjoy 30 miles of beautiful country roads, closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the exclusive use of cyclists and pedestrians. This free event is made possible by the City of Folsom, Sacramento County, El Dorado County, the City of Rancho Cordova, the 50 Corridor Chambers of Commerce, and a variety of community sponsors. Fast riders can access the course from 8 to 9 a.m. and the speed limit slows for family-friendly rides from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find route and registration details at
www.BikeGreatScott.com
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Fast Freddie Gran Fondo Folsom
Join former pro racer and 2016 Amgen Tour of California race ambassador "Fast Freddie" Rodriguez for this fundraising ride to support programs to get underprivileged kids on bikes. The Fondo takes place on Saturday, May 7, starting at 8 a.m. from Folsom's Historic District amphitheater. Two routes are offered: 41 miles and 75 miles - both rides feature beautiful foothill and farm country scenery. For more information about the routes and registration details, visit www.ffgranfondo.net.
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Love My Mom 5K on Saturday, May 7
Kick off your Mother's Day weekend with a morning of fitness and fun! The 2nd annual Love My Mom 5K takes place on Saturday, May 7. Join us as we honor and celebrate moms and their tireless commitment to family and community at this fun event presented by Folsom Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Palladio. The 5K course - 3.1 miles - is flat and closed to traffic, making it an ideal route whether you're a runner, walker, or stroller strider. Register today! Visit www.folsom.ca.us for information and a link to online registration.
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Zoo Sanctuary Hosts Storytime Thursday
Folsom's youngest residents will enjoy animal stories featuring zoo puppets, and meet live zoo animals up close. Stories begin at 10:30 a.m. on the Canid Deck; regular zoo admission fees apply.
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New Location, New Courses for Run with Nature
This year marks a lot of exciting "firsts" for the 33rd annual Run with Nature on Saturday, May 14 - with a new location, and new run and walk courses. What haven't changed are the elements that make this event a favorite annual tradition for so many people: beautiful views, natural scenery, and a family-friendly format.
The races take place in the Alder Creek Preserve in Folsom Ranch. Centrally located within Folsom Ranch. The Alder Creek Preserve designates more than 400 acres of contiguous oak woodland and natural resources and provides a spectacular setting for the event. The course options include a 5K fitness trail walk, 5K and 10K competitive trail runs, and a youth half-mile trail run. Visit www.FolsomRunWithNature.com for race information and online registration.
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City Council Meeting, April 26
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City of Folsom Press Releases
City of Folsom Citywide Newsletter
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Christine BrainerdCommunications Manager
City of Folsom 916-351-3360 (office)
[email protected] www.folsom.ca.us |
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