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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of January 16, 2018
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PG&E Working to Upgrade Electric Transmission Lines in Folsom
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is continuing work on the Missouri Flat to Gold Hill reconductoring project that will upgrade approximately 12.5 miles of electric transmission line and improve service reliability and increase capacity in the area. Crews are working in Folsom to change out over head electrical wires. Work is expected to be complete by mid-February. During the next few weeks the work on the electric towers will require traffic control for the safety of the crews and public. Areas where the work will occur include East Bidwell Street at Scholar Way, Empire Ranch Road at Broadstone Parkway and along Scholar Way. Some walking and bike paths in the area will be closed during construction for the safety of the community. Signs will be posted when closures are in affect. Helicopters will be used intermittently during this time to deliver crews and materials to towers in areas where access is limited. Flying will be weather dependent. Learn more.
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Explore Virtual Reality at the Folsom Public Library
Visit international art museums, explore 3D simulations of DNA, or fly over the wonders of the world right here in Folsom. Get ready to experience virtual reality at the Folsom Public Library! Virtual reality is a technology that allows people to experience places, events, and games through 360 degree video and sound. The new virtual reality lab is open every second and fourth Sunday of the month in the Library Meeting Room from noon to 4 p.m. The lab features an Oculus Rift System and Google Cardboard headsets received through grants from the California State Library. The grants also funded a higher quality 3D printer and tools to create 3D scanning and 360 degree media in the library's 3D Printing Lab, open every Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m. If you are interested in being a volunteer docent with the Folsom Public Library's VR lab or 3D printing lab, contact JoAnne Ament at 916-461-6138 or jament@folsom.ca.us.
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Nighttime Rainbow Bridge Lane Closures Next Week
Work on the Rainbow Bridge will require evening lane closures next week from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. One lane will remain open at all times and flaggers will direct traffic. Crews will remove
bat exclusion devices that were placed to minimize environmental concerns, as well as finish spall repairs. When complete, the Rainbow Bridge Maintenance Project will improve the drivability and extend the lifespan of the historic bridge.
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Folsom Police Host 'Coffee with a Cop' January 31
Grab a cup of coffee and get to know Folsom Police Chief Cynthia Renaud, Sgt. Eric Baade, and Dispatcher Elva Valasek at "Coffee with a Cop" on Wednesday, January 31. The casual meet-and-greet will be held at 6 p.m. at Starbucks at 25008 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom. Learn how new 2018 laws will impact you and your family. The "Coffee with a Cop" program is designed to build partnerships between the Folsom Police Department and the communities it serves, one cup of coffee at a time. For more information, visit www.folsom.ca.us/police.
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Citizens Assisting Public Safety (CAPS) Volunteers Sought
Volunteers with the Citizens Assisting Public Safety (CAPS) program assist the Police and Fire Departments with various functions. CAPS volunteers can be seen driving around town conducting vacation checks or patrolling parking lots as extra eyes and ears for the Police Department. They are also commonly seen helping with public education and safety fairs, working at the front counters, assisting with traffic control during parades and DUI checkpoints, and leading the city's Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch and Dog Walker Watch programs. The first step to becoming a CAPS volunteer is to complete the 11-week Citizens Academy. Applications for the 2018 academy are now available on the City's website and in the lobby of the Folsom Police Department. For more information call Jessica Hess, Police Volunteer Coordinator at 916-351-3409.
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Free Pancake Breakfast for Seniors
All Folsom senior residents (age 55 and older) are invited to attend this free breakfast hosted by the Folsom Teen Council. The breakfast takes place Saturday, January 27 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Street. The teens are cooking up a hearty and delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, coffee and orange juice. Reservations are not required; just bring your appetite and enjoy a wonderful morning of tasty food and good company. Call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Join the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary Docent Program
Do you have a passion for animals and want to make a difference? Consider joining the volunteer docent team! Docents serve a vital role in helping to promote the zoo sanctuary's educational mission of teaching responsible behavior toward all animals. Docents host school tours, staff booths at community events, help with youth camps, assist at special events, and more. The docent training class begins February 12 and continues through March 19. Docents must be at least age 21 and pass a pre-registration telephone interview; class fee is $40. To learn more and schedule your interview, contact Sue at 916-715-8610.
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New Cooking Classes for Kids and Teens
New Wee Chefs classes for ages 6 through 8, and Budding Chefs classes for ages 8 through 18, involve hands-on learning as participants create a variety of fun and tasty snacks, salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts. Chef Terry Masten combines a personal approach with an emphasis on safety in the kitchen. Classes are fun and full of information and tasting. Note for those with food allergies: no nuts are ever used in recipes. Classes are held on Saturdays; the first sessions take place January 13. Find complete details and register online, or call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Free Screening of Award-Winning Documentary
The Folsom Senior Center presents a free screening of the film, "Alive Inside," 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 24 at Folsom High School's Jill Solberg Theater, 1655 Iron Point Road. The film documents the amazing results of using music therapy to treat individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The simple act of listening to the music of their youth revitalized and awakened the patients chronicled in the movie. The film won a Sundance Film Festival award in 2014. To foster a better understanding of Alzheimer's disease, all ages are invited to attend the free screening. Proceeds from fund-raising efforts at the event will be used to purchase "Alive Inside" headsets to donate to local low-income seniors. Reserve your free seat for the movie online or call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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