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City News: Your Weekly Update
Holiday Edition
As 2017 draws to a close, we wish our readers a happy and safe holiday season.
City News will return on January 8, 2018.
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Miklos, Sheldon Selected Folsom Mayor, Vice Mayor
The Folsom City Council unanimously selected Steve Miklos as mayor and Ernie Sheldon as vice mayor at the Dec. 12 City Council meeting. The one-year terms are effective immediately. Miklos has served on the Folsom City Council since 1994, including ten terms as mayor and five terms as vice mayor. Sheldon was elected to the City Council in 2008 after serving on the City's Parks and Recreation Commission for two decades and Planning Commission for two years.
"I am grateful and honored to serve again as Folsom's mayor," said Miklos. "The upcoming year will bring new businesses, infrastructure projects, parks and a new fire station to Folsom, as well as the return of the Amgen Tour of California. I look forward to serving as mayor during an exciting time in our community."
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Scott Road in Folsom Ranch Reopening Today
Scott Road between the new Alder Creek Parkway and White Rock Road south of Highway 50 in Folsom Ranch is scheduled to reopen today at 4 p.m. after closing in June for major road, sewer, water and utility improvements. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District is building a substation to serve new homes and businesses planned for the 3,520-acre site with electrical power. The first homes are expected to be completed at Folsom Ranch (the portion of the site west of Placerville Road) in 2018 and at Russell Ranch (east of Placerville Road to the county line) in 2019. Highlights of the plan area include more than 500 contiguous acres of oak woodlands, 138 acres of community parks, 20 miles of trails, a vibrant town center, new homes, transit improvements to mitigate traffic impacts, up to 8,000 high quality jobs, and a new high school, middle school and elementary schools.
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Christmas Tree Recycling
The City will be holding its annual Christmas Tree recycling drop-off event Saturday, January 6. Trees will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rodeo Park at the end of Stafford Street. All ornaments, tinsel, lights, nails and stands must be removed before dropping off a tree. Boy Scouts will be present to help unload trees and will also collect trees throughout the City as part of their fundraising activities. Residents may also recycle Christmas trees in their green waste bins. Trees must be cut into pieces no larger than two feet in length and four inches in diameter and the lid must close completely to receive service. As a reminder, the City collects garbage, green waste and recycling on all holidays so place carts out on your normal collection day.
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Wild Nights and Holiday Lights at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary
Thousands of feet of bright and colorful lights, decorated trees and seasonal displays transform the Zoo Sanctuary into a winter wonderland for the eighth annual Wild Nights and Holiday Lights event. The event expands this year to include the new Barnyard Experience exhibit, with some of the barnyard animals on hand to visit with guests. Each night includes a performance by local caroling groups and musicians to spread holiday cheer. The Folsom Valley Railway miniature live steam train operates during the event, providing special nighttime rides for kids and adults.
Wild Nights and Holiday Lights is open every night from 5 to 8 p.m. through December 23, and from December 26 through 30 (weather permitting; heavy rains will cancel). Admission is $7/person; free for ages two and under; train tickets are $5/person. All proceeds from the event benefit the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary animals. Tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. For more information, call 355-7285.
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Borrow a Board Game at the Folsom Public Library
Start a new tradition of game nights with classics like Connect Four and Uno, plus newer games like Blokus and Qwirkle. The Folsom Public Library offers more than 60 games, including classics, new releases, strategy, card, and puzzle games. Visit the library information desk for more information.
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Folsom Senior Center Hosts Holiday Party Friday
All seniors age 55+ are invited to the annual Holiday Sweater Party starting at 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 22. The free event includes light refreshments, a fun raffle, and a live musical performance by the "Off-Key Singers." Party-goers are encouraged to wear their most festive holiday sweater; prizes will be awarded for the crowd favorites. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street, between Folsom City Hall and the Folsom Police Department. Call 916-355-7285 for more information.
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Holiday City Service Schedule
City of Folsom administrative offices and Folsom City Hall will be closed on December 25 and 26, and January 1 and 2. For urgent City issues, call 916-355-7231. Call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies.
- The Folsom Public Library is closed on Sunday, December 24 and Sunday, December 31 and is also closed every Monday. Check the Library website for children's programs scheduled to keep kids busy during the winter break.
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Transit will not be in operation on December 25 and 26, and January 1 and 2.
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The Folsom Aquatic Center will be closed December 23 through January 1 and will re-open on January 2 with regular lap swim hours. Skate Park, Folsom Sports Complex, and Zoo Sanctuary hours are available on the City's website.
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48 Natoma will be closed
December 25 and 26, and January 1 and 2
and will open December 27 to 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Holiday Recycling
Buying, wrapping and celebrating substantially increases the amount of waste we generate during the holiday season. Help manage the extra waste by recycling what you can, and keeping prohibited items out of the blue recycle bins.
Recycle
- Wrapping paper and tissue
- Cards and envelopes
- Food and beverage containers
- Cardboard boxes (flattened and cut to about 12"x12" pieces)
Place in your trash can (or even better, reuse these!)
- Metallic paper (including tissue with metallic trim)
- Vinyl or Mylar wrapping
- Styrofoam
- Ribbons and bows
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Unique Holiday Gift Ideas
Looking for a gift for a special someone or the hard to shop for? Here are some great ideas:
- Purchase a commemorative plaque on the Johnny Cash Art Trail Donor Wall and help fund the art works that will make the trail a landmark destination. Learn more and order plaques at www.FolsomCashArtTrail.com.
- Make someone an honorary mom, dad or "monkey's uncle" with an animal adoption at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary! Adoptions are available at a variety of levels; call 916-461-6623 to learn more.
- Stop by the Folsom Art Center and the Gallery at 48 Natoma to find beautifully handcrafted gifts of jewelry and amazing works of art; hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Give the gift of fun! Folsom Parks & Recreation gift cards are available in any denomination and may be redeemed for activities, events, camps, admission fees and concessions. Purchase and redeem gift cards at these locations: Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, Folsom Sports Complex, Folsom Skate & Bike Park, Folsom Aquatic Center, The Gallery at 48 Natoma, and the Folsom Senior and Art Center.
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Holiday Fire Safety
Winter months often see an increase in home fires from holiday season activities. Christmas trees, decorations, candles, and cooking can all present fire risks. Here are a few tips from the Folsom Fire Department on how you can prevent home fires, and have a safe and cheerful holiday with your friends and family.
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Ice Skate in Folsom's Historic District
Lace up your skates for frozen fun in Folsom's Historic District this holiday season. Folsom's favorite ice rink encircles the historic railroad turntable and a tall, decorated Christmas tree. The Folsom Ice Rink is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., including Christmas Day. Skate, shop, dine and sip hot cocoa in the heart of Folsom. Learn more at www.folsomicerink.com
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Local Author Presentation at the Folsom Public Library
Larry Tagg, author of "The Generals of Gettysburg" and "The Unpopular Mr. Lincoln," will visit the Folsom Public Library on Saturday, January 6 at 10 a.m. to discuss his new book "The Generals of Shiloh" and the Civil War's Western generals and the strategies that resulted in the Battle of Shiloh. Shiloh was the culmination of the first year of the Civil War in the West and the biggest battle in the nation's history up to that time. Tagg's discussion will illuminate a radically different struggle than the Civil War in the East, both in terms of its generals, its politics and its military campaigns.
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Keep Pipes Free of Fats, Oils and Grease this Holiday Season
The City of Folsom's Environmental and Water Resources Department reminds residents to dispose of food properly this holiday season. Fats, oils and grease-also known as FOG-can clog sewer pipes and cause overflows. Food items such as butter, gravy, meat fats, sour cream, ice cream and salad dressings are considered FOG. Properly disposing of FOG will help avoid costly repairs to plumbing, prevent blockages in the City's sewer system and protect our waterways.
Tips for Properly Disposing of FOG:
- Can it! Once cooled, pour leftover oils and grease into a sturdy container like an empty coffee can or glass jar.
- Scrape it! Before washing, scrape out fats, oils, and grease from pots and pans.
- Trash it!: Put fatty and greasy food scraps in the garbage, not down the drain.
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