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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of August 1, 2016
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Celebrate National Night Out Tomorrow
The Folsom Police Department is proud to partner with the community for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2. National Night Out is a nationwide program that promotes involvement in crime prevention, police-community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie. The annual event contributes to the low crime rate Folsom is known for and sends a strong signal to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and united.
This year, Folsom Police Department, Folsom Fire Department and City officials will join hundreds of residents at neighborhood park and block parties that have been organized by local Neighborhood Watch groups. Attendees can expect to learn useful crime prevention information, and have the opportunity to meet police officers and firefighters, and possibly even the Folsom Police Department K-9 or mounted units. For more information on National Night Out or how to start a Neighborhood Watch in your neighborhood, contact Jessica Hess, Folsom Police Department volunteer coordinator, at 916-351-3409 or [email protected].
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Back to School Safety Tips from the Folsom Police Department
As the school bells ring next week and students head back to class, it is important to remember that it is everyone's responsibility to help make sure that they get there safely. Here are a few safety tips from the Folsom Police Department:
Use Caution on the Roads
- Drive slowly and always be aware of your surroundings, especially around the time that children are walking along streets and sidewalks to and from school.
- Watch out for school zones and drive the posted speed limits. Typically these areas are marked with flashing signs and other signals to identify the area and the reduced speed limits.
- Be alert making right-hand turns.
- Be especially careful in school or childcare parking areas.
- Don't drive distracted.
Remind Children to Be Safe While Walking or Riding Their Bikes
- Look up! Avoid reading or using a phone while walking.
- Always use marked crosswalks when crossing the street and always look both ways twice. Don't just assume drivers see you.
- Watch for driveways when walking on the sidewalk and be aware of vehicles that are turning or backing up.
- Always wear a helmet when riding a bike, scooter or skateboard.
- Walk bikes across busy intersections.
- Always stay on sidewalks or paths. When walking, if no sidewalk is available, walk facing traffic and stay as far to the left as possible. When riding a bike, scooter or skateboard, ride in the same direction as traffic, in a bike lane if possible, and stay to the right.
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Great Family Fun! Folsom's Wacky Dash Saturday
End your summer on a wild and crazy note on Saturday, August 6, starting at 8 a.m. in Rodeo Park. The Wacky Dash is a 2-mile obstacle course challenge featuring mud pits, a hay tunnel, balance beams, giant inflatables, water slides, a foam tunnel, pyramid climb, and lots of other fun surprises. Tackle the course as an individual or form a team with your family and friends. Zany and colorful attire is encouraged to add to the fun. All participants receive a custom die-cut Wacky Dash medal to commemorate your personal best! Register today at http://webtrac.folsom.ca.us (Note: online registration closes Friday, August 5 at 4 p.m. Same-day registration and pre-registration packet pick-up opens at 6:30 a.m. Saturday in Rodeo Park.) Call 916-355-7285 for more information.
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Folsom Trails Map Available
Folsom's recreational trail system provides 45 miles of beautiful paved trails for cyclists and pedestrians. We encourage all trail users to be good stewards of the trails, remembering to leave no trace: pick up after dogs, refrain from littering, and to preserve the terrain and vegetation by remaining on the developed trails. Pick up a free trails and bikeways map from the Folsom Parks & Recreation registration counter at 48 Natoma Street, or download a copy on the City's website.
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Family Movie Night at the Folsom Aquatic Center August 13
Bring your family and friends for an evening of free entertainment starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 13. Cool off in the pool until 8 p.m., and then spread out a blanket and lawn chairs to enjoy an open-air screening of Disney- Pixar's Academy Award-winning "Inside Out" starting at 8:30 p.m. A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Poolside Cafe. Call 916-355-8318 for more information.
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Premier Tasting Event to Benefit the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary
Tickets are on sale now for the annual Growl, Howl and Wine, presented by the Friends of the Folsom Zoo. The September 17 event features regional wineries, craft breweries, and local restaurants. Browse the selections and join the silent and live auction bidding for a variety of art, gift baskets, excursions, personal services, and the popular Wall of Wine. Live music by the Have Mercy band and visits with some of the Zoo Sanctuary's animal ambassadors add to the fun. (Note: this event is for ages 21+)
The Folsom Zoo Sanctuary provides a home for both native and exotic wild animals that have been orphaned, injured, or confiscated from unsafe and illegal situations. The Zoo Sanctuary also serves as an educational facility to teach responsible behavior toward all animals. Proceeds from the Growl, Howl and Wine event help provide the resources to feed and care for the animals and maintain the Zoo Sanctuary's outreach programs.
Individual tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door; reserved tables for eight are $450. Visit www.FolsomZooFriends.org/GHW for tickets and information.
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