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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of August 29, 2016
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Attention Folsom Teens: Join the Folsom Teen Council!
If you're a high school student and enjoy helping others, getting involved in your community, and just want to help make the world a better place, then the Folsom Teen Council needs you! This enthusiastic and dedicated group volunteers throughout the school year at a variety of Folsom Parks & Recreation special events, including the Folsom Glow Run, Renaissance Faire, Zoo Sanctuary's Holiday Lights, and more. The group also assists students in the STARS program at Theodore Judah Elementary School. The first meeting of the Folsom Teen Council takes place 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 15; the meeting will be catered by Chipotle! Regular monthly meetings are held the first Thursday of the month, starting in October and ending in May. Folsom teens may join at any time during the school year. For more information, visit the City's
website
or contact Matt Zimmerling at [email protected].
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Volunteer for 2016 Community Service Day
Volunteers are needed for the
third annual Community Service Day on Saturday, September 17, Folsom's largest day of volunteerism. Help beautify Folsom schools, clean up Folsom Lake, install sprinklers at Mercy Housing, plant flowers or move artifacts at the historic Pioneer Village and more. Community Service Day mobilizes hundreds of volunteers of all ages and interests to complete projects throughout Folsom that make a positive, lasting impact in the community. Sign up for a project at www.folsomcommunityservice.org.
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Help Create Holiday Magic for the Community
Volunteer decorators and carolers are needed for the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary's Wild Nights and Holiday Lights event. Groups, families, and individuals are needed to help install the lights on the enclosures, buildings, fences, and grounds of the Zoo Sanctuary, and decorate trees. Caroling groups are needed every evening of the event to add to the festive atmosphere. Decorating dates begin in mid-November; register online. For more information, e-mail
[email protected].
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Storytimes at the Folsom Public Library
Storytimes foster a lifelong love of books and reading. Join us for storytimes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families at the Folsom Public Library.
Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 10 and 11 a.m.
Book Babies - Wednesdays, 10 and 11 a.m.
Toy Time - Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon
Stories and Art - Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Preschool Stories and Songs - Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime - Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
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City Services on Labor Day
The City of Folsom administrative offices and Folsom City Hall will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 5. For urgent City issues, call 916-355-7231. Call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies. Other City facilities and services with closures or special holiday hours on Monday, September 5 include: Folsom Stage Line transit service will not operate.
The Folsom Sports Complex will be closed.
The Folsom Public Library will be closed. 48 Natoma Senior and Art Center will be closed. The Fun Factory Preschool will be closed. The Folsom Aquatic Center will be open for rec swim from 1 to 5 p.m. (no morning lap swim).
The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The "FIDO Field" Dog Park will be open from 7 a.m. to one hour after sunset.
The Folsom Skate and Bike Park will be open from 1 to 5 p.m.
All City of Folsom parks are open from 7 a.m. until one hour after sunset.
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"Q6" Art Exhibit Reception
The Gallery at 48 Natoma is hosting a free public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 9 for the new exhibit featuring the work of six fiber artists: Donna Brennan, Sue Garmston, Penny S. Hanscom, Denise Schmidt, Gayle Simpson, Deb Cashatt, and Kris Sazaki. The evening includes live music and light refreshments. The professional art gallery is located in the 48 Natoma Senior and Art Center. The gallery's regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The Folsom Fire and Police departments will host a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Sunday, September 11. The event will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. at City Park behind the library near the gazebo.
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Register by August 31 and Save on Glow Run Entry Fees
Join the fun at the fourth annual Folsom Glow Run on Saturday, October 1. This family-friendly, all-ages event starts and finishes in Folsom's Historic District. The 4K walk/run route includes DJ music, a Silly String battle, glowing and lighted costumes, and a foam tunnel finish line. All registered participants receive glow goodies and a custom-designed commemorative Glow Run finisher's medal. This event sells out! Learn more and register today at www.stylemg.com/FolsomGlowRun.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Folsom Public Library will host the popular bi-annual book sale September 9 to 11, featuring thousands of books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs at deeply discounted prices. Come Friday for the best selection; come Sunday for the best prices. $5 admission on Friday only. 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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