City News: Your Weekly Update
April 8 to April 17, 2016
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LOCATION CHANGE: City of Folsom's 70th Anniversary Jubilee April 9
Due to expected rain tomorrow, the City of Folsom's 70th Anniversary Jubilee will be moved to the Folsom Community Center at 52 Natoma Street. Bring your family and friends to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the City with a day of music, food and fun from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Watch live music by award-winning FCUSD musicians and enjoy performances by actors from the Sutter Street Theater
- Meet Folsom firefighters and get up close to Folsom's vintage engine from the 1940s
- Meet Folsom police officers, K9s and horses from the mounted unit
- Learn more about Folsom's historical roots at Folsom Telegraph, Big House Prison Museum, Murer House and Learning Center, Folsom Powerhouse, and Folsom Chamber of Commerce/Folsom Tourism Bureau displays
- Visit Folsom Public Library and Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary displays
- Enjoy 70th anniversary treats from Karen's Bakery and Snook's Candies
- Check out vintage vehicles
- Purchase collectible anniversary merchandise and much more!
Folsom's history museums in the Historic District will be open. Participants are encouraged to step back in time and visit the Folsom History Museum, Folsom Railroad Museum and new Museum of Wonder and Delight.For more information about the event, visit
www.folsom.ca.us
or contact Matt Zimmerling at 916-351-3505 or
[email protected]
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Rainbow Bridge Nighttime Closures Planned
Work on the Rainbow Bridge will require overnight closures from Monday, April 11 to Friday, April 15 between Scott Street and Folsom Auburn Road. The Rainbow Bridge closures will take place between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Motorists are encouraged to take Lake Natoma Crossing to Natoma Street to Riley Street as an alternate route.
The City of Folsom does not anticipate the closures will create significant traffic delays. Detours will be clearly marked. Message signs will alert motorists in advance of the closure before work begins. The closures are necessary to perform work on the Rainbow Bridge Maintenance Project. Rainbow Bridge, which spans the American River at Greenback Lane, has provided a major connection for businesses and residents on both sides of Lake Natoma for nearly 100 years.
The rehabilitation project will extend the lifespan of the historic bridge and provide a smoother and safer drive for motorists. The $1.1 million project is funded largely by a federal grant administered by the Caltrans Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program. The four-month project will require a complete bridge closure for one week in June. Stay informed about closures and detours at www.folsom.ca.us. For more information about the project, contact Brian Reed at [email protected] or call 916-355-8322.
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Planning a Summer Block Party?
Barbeque, neighborhood party and fireworks season is around the corner. It's an opportunity for many Folsom residents to get-to-know neighbors and have some fun. Residents planning to close a public or private street for a block party should apply for a permit with the City of Folsom at least 15 days prior to the event. Learn more and apply.
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Get Ready to Hit the Trails with Free Bicycle Skills and Maintenance Class
Folsom Parks & Recreation and the 50 Corridor TMA present a free class that covers rules of the road for cyclists, lane positioning and other basic skills, and general bike maintenance. The class will be held on Monday, April 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Folsom Sports Complex, 66 Clarksville Road. It is not required to bring a bicycle, though you may if you have a specific question related to your own bike. The class is free, but you must pre-register to attend; e-mail [email protected] to RSVP.
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Registration Open for Love My Mom 5K, Run with Nature
Love My Mom 5K, Saturday, May 7
Kick off your Mother's Day weekend with a morning of fitness 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. All registered participants receive a custom dry-fit T-shirt and special finisher's medal. After your run or walk, enjoy light refreshments and browse vendor booths. Register online.
Folsom's Run with Nature, Saturday, May 14
New location and new courses for the 33rd annual event! The races take place in the Alder Creek Preserve in Folsom Ranch, providing a spectacular natural setting for the event. Course options include a youth half-mile fun trail run, 5K fitness trail walk, and 5K and 10K competitive trail runs. Each course consists entirely of unpaved dirt trails. Note that due to the rugged terrain, strollers are highly discouraged and dogs are not allowed due to the sensitive environment of the nature preserve. All registered participants receive a commemorative T-shirt and a custom-designed finisher's medal. Find more details and registration at www.FolsomRunWithNature.com.
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Folsom Zoo Hosts Moonlight with Mom Sleepover
Moms and kids can celebrate Mother's Day in a very unique and special way at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. The fun begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 with a nighttime flashlight tour, animal stories, and other activities. Then you'll snuggle into your sleeping bag outdoors on the bear deck and snooze the night away. On Sunday morning, enjoy a continental breakfast before packing up to head home. Learn more and register online at
http://webtrac.folsom.ca.us
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City Council Meeting, April 12
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City of Folsom Press Releases
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Christine BrainerdCommunications Manager
City of Folsom 916-351-3360 (office)
[email protected] www.folsom.ca.us |
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