Parade Tomorrow for Bulldogs Championship Football Team
A celebration parade is set for tomorrow at 7 p.m. for the Folsom High School varsity boys Bulldogs championship football team. The parade is being held on Sutter Street and will follow with a rally at the Folsom Historic Outdoor Amphitheater. The Varsity Bulldogs, coaches, cheerleaders, the Dog Pack, Jr. Bulldogs, Folsom city officials, and Folsom Cordova Unified officials are participating in the parade. Those planning on attending the parade should park at Rodeo Park or the Historic District parking garage.

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved an overlay that will add the new area code 279 to the 916 area code region. Under the overlay plan, current 916 area code customers can keep their numbers, but as of February 10, all calls made from the 916 area code will have to be dialed using 1 + area code + 7-digit telephone number. Calls to 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 and 811 will not be affected, and will continue to be dialed with 3 digits. The overlay will primarily affect the greater Sacramento area, which includes parts of El Dorado, Solano, Sutter, Yolo, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. Learn more at  www.cpuc.ca.gov.

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.

First Friday Series at the Folsom Public Library
The First Friday Series features Gina Mulligan, author and founder of Girls Love Mail, a non-profit organization that sends letters to women with breast cancer. Mulligan talks about a collection of those letters in her latest book, "Dear Friend," at 10 a.m., Friday, February 2 at the Folsom Public Library. Mulligan's visit is part of the continuing First Friday Series sponsored by the Friends of the Folsom Library.

The City of Folsom's Police and Fire Departments are seeking volunteers for the Citizens Assisting Public Safety (CAPS) program. 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.

The Folsom Senior Center hosts its First Friday Dance for ages 55+ from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 2. A 30-minute line dance lesson kicks things off and is followed by dancing to music from the 50s and beyond. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street; admission to the dance is $3/person. Call 916-461-6601 for more information.

A new painting class for beginner and intermediate level adult students begins February 6. Instructor and accomplished artist Jim Marxen covers the basic techniques of painting with acrylics or oils, and provides students with plenty of "brush on canvas" time. Class is held Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Folsom Public Art Center, 48 Natoma Street. Register online or call 916-461-6601 to learn more.

The Folsom Senior Center hosts "Joyful Moments," from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 6. The Hummingbird Project offers this training that utilizes the Joyful Moments activity cards. These special cards help reconnect older adults to what brings them purpose, joy and meaning - no matter what their physical or cognitive limitations. Joyful Moments cards can be used by family members and professional caregivers alike. Reserve your free seat online or call 916-461-6601 for more information. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street, next to Folsom City Hall.

New Music Class for Seniors
Come learn the bluegrass style and improve your technique before you move on to faster-playing jams. Instructors Ron Dale and Lana Sullivan will lead songs in a slow and easy tempo. Bring your acoustic guitar, mandolin, five-string banjo, bass, Dobro, or fiddle; plus a tuner, music stand, and a capo for fretted instruments. Students should have existing knowledge of the basic chords for your chosen instrument. This free class is for ages 55+ and meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Street. The next session is February 6 at 2 p.m. and reservations are not required. Call 916-461-6601 for more information.