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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of October 17, 2016
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Register to Vote by October 24
In California, the deadline to register to vote for any election is 15 days prior to Election Day. If you are already registered, but have moved to a new permanent residence, changed your name, or changed your political party choice, you will need to re-register in order to vote in the upcoming November 8 election. Residents can register online through the California Secretary of State at http://registertovote.ca.gov.
Registration must be submitted electronically no later than October 24.
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Food Truck Safari on Wednesday
A fleet of SactoMoFo food trucks rolls into town 5 to 8 p.m. on October 19 bringing delicious food and tasty treats. This month's lineup of food trucks includes: Baconmania, Chando's Tacos, Buckhorn Grill, Dog Town, It's Nacho Truck, Culinerdy Cruzer, On the Fry, Kado's Asian Grill, and The Sweet Spot. The Folsom Zoo Sanctuary is located at 403 Stafford Street. This event continues year-round, rain or shine, on the third Wednesday of each month.
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Workshop on Internet Safety for Children
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District and Folsom Police Department will host an Internet safety workshop for parents at Sutter Middle School on Wednesday, November 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Parents will learn tools to keep their kids safe on their mobile devices using the iSmart program, the latest trends in cyber crimes, how to protect children from cyberbullying and sexting, and more. Guest speakers include representatives from the Sacramento District Attorney's office, Marriage and Family Therapist Kelly Richardson and FCUSD Child Welfare Manager Scott Meyer. Childcare will be provided by volunteer high school students, and the Folsom Police Department will serve BBQ hotdogs. For more information, call Andy Evans at 916-294-9035.
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Printmaking Open Studio at the Folsom Art Center
This new open studio is for artists age 18+ with previous printmaking and printing press experience. Bring your own supplies and enjoy working on your craft and sharing ideas with other artists. The open studio takes place 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the 48 Natoma Senior and Art Center; drop-in fee is $10/day. Call 916-355-7285 for more information.
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Attention Single Gents: Join the Senior Speed Dating Event Wednesday
The Folsom Senior Center is hosting a Speed Dating Event on Wednesday, October 19. This event is exclusively for single men and women age 70+. There are still openings available for gentlemen to participate. (Note to the ladies: sorry, but all of the women's spaces and waitlist have already filled!) Speed dating is a way to meet like-minded singles one-on-one, in a safe and lively setting. Whether you're seeking a companion or a soulmate, this special event is your chance to get to know a variety of interesting people in a series of quick five-minute chats. The event begins at 2:30 p.m. with catered hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages and a raffle for participants. Call 916-355-7285 for registration and information.
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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.usfor the application.
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