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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of March 5, 2018
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Traffic Alert: Northbound Lanes of Folsom Auburn Road Remain Closed
All northbound lanes of Folsom Auburn Road from Greenback Lane to Hillswood Drive will remain closed through the evening commute on Monday, March 5, as crews continue to repair a water main break. Northbound motorists are being detoured from Folsom Auburn Road to Greenback Lane to American River Canyon Drive to Oak Avenue Parkway to Folsom Auburn Road. All southbound lanes of Folsom Auburn Road remain open.The water main break occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 4. Stay informed about road closures and traffic impacts at
www.folsom.ca.us.
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Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery
Working smoke alarms can help you and your family safely escape a home fire. When you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time, make sure to change your batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.
The National Fire Protection Association reports that 71 percent of smoke alarms which failed to operate had missing, disconnected or dead batteries. And about three out of five home fire deaths occurred where there were either no smoke alarms or they were not properly working.
There should be one smoke alarm in every bedroom, along with an alarm outside each sleeping area, on each story of the home. A carbon monoxide alarm should be installed on each floor, outside of each separate sleeping area. All alarms should have a California State Fire Marshal seal. In addition to changing the batteries twice a year, it is also important to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly by pressing the test button. Replace the entire alarm if it's more than 10 years old or doesn't work properly when tested. For more information, call the City of Folsom Fire Department at 916-984-2280.
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Preschool Open Houses Wednesday
Visit any - or all - of the Fun Factory and Kindergarten Readiness classrooms Wednesday, March 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. to meet the teachers, learn more about the curriculum, and determine which class and program best suits your child. Folsom Parks & Recreation operates Fun Factory Preschools for ages three and four at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street; and at the Folsom Sports Complex, 66 Clarksville Road. The Kindergarten Readiness classroom is located at the Hinkle Creek Nature Center, 7000 Baldwin Dam Road. Registrations for the 2018-19 school year takes place March 14. Learn more about the programs on the City of Folsom
website.
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Community Workshop for Proposed Trail Crossing
The Folsom Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a community workshop for the Proposed Humbug-Willow Creek Trail Crossing from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 22 at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street. This new trail crossing would provide a safe and convenient way for cyclists, pedestrians and other trail users to bypass vehicle traffic and cross Folsom Boulevard. The crossing would also fill an existing gap in the City's Humbug-Willow Creek Trail system.
Folsom residents are invited to attend the workshop to learn more about the proposed bike/pedestrian crossing and to share thoughts and ideas. Reservations are not required; for more information, contact Jim Konopka at 916-461-6601 or jkonopka@folsom.ca.us.
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Friends of the Folsom Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Folsom Library will host the popular bi-annual book sale March 9 through 11, featuring thousands of books of every genre at deeply discounted prices. Shop Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. for the best selection; $5 admission on Friday only (military with ID and Friends of the Folsom Library members are free). Admission is free on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday shoppers can fill a grocery bag for just $5! Organizers are in need of brown grocery bags for the sale, and donations would be appreciated. Learn more at
www.foflib.org
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Second Saturday Art Workshops March 10
The Folsom Art Center's Second Saturday Workshop series continues Saturday, March 10. Artist Jenny Briggs presents "All About Color" from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jenny will demonstrate how to use her reflected color technique called "color bouncing" to create more vivid and interesting paintings. Students may create a new painting in the workshop, or apply the techniques to a painting already in progress.
Animal lovers will enjoy the "Animal Photography Workshop Using Your Smartphone" with photographer Judy Bujold. The workshop takes place Saturday, March 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary and includes a behind-the-scenes private tour. Judy covers the fundamental rules of photography and how to apply them to your smartphone camera, and how to enhance your photos using photo editing apps.
Register for the workshops online or call 916-461-6601 for more information. The Folsom Senior Center at 48 Natoma is also open for Second Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 55+; drop by and enjoy board games, books, a cup of coffee and some good conversation.
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Headed to Golden 1 Center? Let SacRT Drive!
There's no need to fight traffic or pay for parking! SacRT is a convenient and cost effective way to get to events at Golden 1 Center. With extended service to Folsom on many Golden 1 Center event nights, passengers can take advantage of two additional light rail trips that serve the Hazel, Iron Point, Glenn and Historic Folsom stations for up to 45 minutes after the conclusion of Sacramento Kings home games and major events.
Before parking at a Folsom station, be sure to check the service calendar at
gosacrt.com to find out if SacRT is providing extended service. Folsom residents are also encouraged to park-and-ride from the Sunrise Station, which has later and more frequent service along with extended security hours.
Take the Gold Line to the 8th & K Station and walk just a few hundred yards to Golden 1 Center. Keep in mind that you will need to board Gold Line trains at the 7th & Capitol Station for your return trip back toward Folsom.
Save time and purchase SacRT tickets directly from your smartphone with our mobile fare app ZipPass. You can purchase tickets in advance, and use them when you are ready to ride.
For more information, visit
gosacrt.com, or call 916-321-BUSS (2877).
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Parks and Recreation Commission
March 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Historic District Commission
March 7, 2018 at 5 p.m.
Planning Commission
March 7, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Arts & Cultural Commission
March 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting
March 13, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at Folsom City Hall, located at 50 Natoma Street in Folsom. Learn more at
www.folsom.ca.us.
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