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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of September 12, 2016
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Apply to Participate in Folsom's Veterans Day Parade
Thousands will honor local veterans at the 16th annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Target parking lot at 430 Blue Ravine Road and will include more than 3,000 participants with marching bands, floats, classic cars, riders on horseback, color guards and more. The City of Folsom is seeking entries for the parade. There is no fee, but registration is required. Applications are due by Friday, October 28. Visit www.folsom.ca.us for the application.
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Volunteers Still Needed for 2016 Community Service Day
Volunteer opportunities are still available at the third annual Community Service Day this Saturday, September 17, Folsom's largest day of volunteerism. This major citywide event mobilizes hundreds of volunteers of all ages and interests to complete projects throughout Folsom that make a positive, lasting impact in the community. To volunteer or for more information, visit www.folsomcommunityservice.org.
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Donation Drive at September 17 Community Service Day
Organizations serving the Folsom community are teaming up to help local families in
need at a Community Service Day donation drive on September 17. The donation drive will take place at Lakeside Church, located at 745 Oak Avenue Parkway, from 7 a.m. to Noon.
The Twin Lakes Food Bank is collecting clothing and professional attire for community members in need. The Folsom Lake Lions Club will collect yarn to support the Hooks N Needles program at Folsom Prison, where inmates crochet and knit a variety of items such as caps, scarves, small blankets and toys. The finished items are then donated to a number of charitable organizations. The Folsom Host Lions Club will collect used eyeglasses for the Folsom Vision Project, and the Friends of the Folsom Library are collecting gently used books, CDs and DVDs. Learn more at www.folsomcommunityservice.org.
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Apply to Participate in Folsom's Veterans Day Parade
Thousands will honor local veterans at the 16th annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Target parking lot at 430 Blue Ravine Road and will include more than 3,000 participants with marching bands, floats, classic cars, riders on horseback, color guards and more. The City of Folsom is seeking entries for the parade. There is no fee, but registration is required. Applications are due by Friday, October 28. Visit www.folsom.ca.us for the application.
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Folsom Police to Host 'Coffee with a Cop' Wednesday
Grab a cup of coffee and get to know Folsom Police Chief Cynthia Renaud at "Coffee with a Cop" on September 14. The casual meet-and-greet will be held at 6 p.m. at Peet's Coffee & Tea at 1290 East Bidwell Street in Folsom. It's an opportunity to discuss current community topics and visit with Folsom's Police Chief and members of the new Community Crime Suppression Unit. The "Coffee with a Cop" program is designed to build partnerships between the Folsom Police Department and members of the community, one cup of coffee at a time. For more information call the Folsom Police Department at 916-355-7230.
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Attention Cyclists and Trail Enthusiasts: Help Folsom Go for the Gold!
The League of American Bicyclists is conducting an online survey to collect data from community members including how frequently bicyclists ride, accessibility of bike paths and bike safety measures. Results of the survey will be used by the League to help determine Folsom's ranking level as a Bicycle Friendly City. The information will also be used by the city to prioritize updates to the Bikeway Master Plan. The deadline to complete the survey is Thursday, September 15. Take the survey online at
www.surveymonkey.com/r/FolsomBFC
.
Only four of California's 57 Bicycle Friendly Communities have achieved the Gold Level status. Folsom is currently ranked a Silver Level, an honor that formally recognizes the city's commitment to bicycling as a safe and viable alternative to automobile use, community health and wellness, recreation, congestion mitigation and air quality improvement. Achieving a Gold Level designation will enhance grant opportunities to expand Folsom's treasured trail system, and strengthen the city's economy through tourism and business attraction and retention.
The League of American Bicyclists will announce Folsom's ranking in November. Visit
http://bikeleague.org
for more information about the League of American Bicyclists.
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Growl, Howl and Wine Premier Tasting Event This Saturday
Tickets are still available 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+)
Proceeds from the 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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Free Senior Educational Workshop
Join presenters from Snowline Hospice at the Folsom Senior Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 16 to learn about the many options for end-of-life care. The workshop will include information about palliative care, curative treatments, hospice services, and more. Reserve your free seat by calling 916-355-7285. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street, next to Folsom City Hall.
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Folsom Police Foundation Hosts Pasta Feed
The Folsom Police Foundation and Citrus Heights Police Activities League are hosting the 3rd Annual Pasta Feed fundraiser on Saturday, October 1. Proceeds will be used to support the Folsom/Citrus Heights PD 2017 Baker to Vegas team and community and youth programs.
The pasta feed will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at St John the Baptist Catholic Church Parish Hall at 307 Montrose Drive in Folsom. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 5 to 16, and children ages 5 and under are free. The event will include a no-host bar and live and silent auctions. Seating is limited.
Purchase tickets
by September 23.
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Register for the Folsom Glow Run
Show your glow! 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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Unleash the Fun! Folsom Aquatic Center Hosts 14th Annual Bark 'n' Splash Bash
The dogs have their day at this annual dog swim event on Saturday, October 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. The Folsom Aquatic Center's activity pool opens for the exclusive use of four-legged fans, and the fenced lawn areas provide plenty of space for ball fetching and visits with local vendors. (As standard post-season procedure, the pool will be drained, inspected, and sanitized after the event.) Entry fee is $10 per dog; human companions are free. Written proof of current animal license is required for each dog and will be verified on-site; all dogs must be on leash for entry. Folsom residents who need to purchase or renew their dog's license prior to the event may do so at Folsom City Hall, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (bring dog's current rabies certificate). Call 916-355-8318 for more event information.
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