Water Line Replacement Project on Greenback Lane
Work will begin Friday, August 18 on a water line replacement project, requiring a nighttime closure of one westbound lane on Greenback Lane between Folsom-Auburn Road and American River Canyon Drive. The closure will allow crews to replace an existing water line that is beyond its serviceable life and install approximately 1,000 linear feet of 12-inch water main. The work will take place from 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on weekdays to minimize traffic impacts; the project will continue through early October.  The work may result in some noise disturbances. Message signs will be installed to alert motorists about the closures. Motorists should allow for extra time when traveling through the work zone. For more information about the project, contact City of Folsom Senior Civil Engineer Jason Marks at 916-351-3455 or [email protected] .

Folsom City Manager Evert Palmer announced Pam Johns has been selected as the City's Community Development Director effective September 6. A well-known professional planning veteran, Johns brings more than 25 years of public and private sector experience to the City of Folsom's Community Development Department, where she began her career in city government in 1993.  Johns currently leads the planning practice for the west region as an associate vice president at Michael Baker International (previously Pacific Municipal Consultants), a global engineering and planning firm. Johns has managed staff, business operations, and client projects throughout California and the western United States for Michael Baker International for 16 years. Her projects include the Chico General Plan Update, Santa Rosa North Station Area Plan, and San Luis Obispo Downtown Plan Update. Johns will be charged with managing the operations of the Community Development Department, and will oversee planning, engineering, and building safety operations. She will manage current and future development initiatives, and serve as an advisor to the Folsom Planning Commission. Learn more.

A fleet of SactoMoFo food trucks rolls into town 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 16 to serve up delicious food and tasty treats. This month's lineup of food trucks includes: Hefty Gyros, Drewski's, Cowtown Creamery, Slider Nation, Buckhorn Grill, Local Kine Shave Ice, Gameday Grill, Wandering Boba, and the Pink Ice Cream Cart. Food trucks line up next to the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary at 403 Stafford Street; bring the family and enjoy live music and activities for kids in the park. This event continues year-round, rain or shine, on the third Wednesday of each month.

3D printing - the process of making three-dimensional solid objects from digital designs - is an emerging technology that will be central to advances in fields such as manufacturing, medicine, and space colonization. The Folsom Public Library is home to a 3D printing lab, and the Lab's six 3D printers are available every Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The Lab was made possible by grant funding from the Intel Foundation. Thanks to many public donations of the plastic filament needed to print 3D objects, printing remains free to the public. Plastic filament donations are always welcome.

Folsom's largest day of community service has many projects in parks, schools, trails and at non-profit facilities, but not all of Folsom's community's needs are in these public spaces. This year, a new initiative focuses on neighbors helping neighbors.  Maybe an elderly neighbor needs a fence repaired or some weeding done?  Maybe a neighbor is going through a tough time medically and could use some repairs? We all need help at some time in our lives and supporting neighbors is part of what makes the Folsom community special. Learn more.

Sidewalk Repairs at Folsom City Lions Park
Sidewalk repairs and upgrades at Folsom City Lions Park will require the closure of the large playground from August 14 to 25. The work area will be enclosed with temporary fencing, and signs have been posted to notify the public about the upcoming closure.  The picnic pavilion, lawn area picnic tables and Play For All playground will remain open during construction.  

Donors Needed for Upcoming Blood Drive 

Ride in Style with Johnny Cash Trail Gear
Add a stylish new addition to your cycling wardrobe and show your support for this world-class project every time you ride! Men's and women's jerseys and shorts are available, and proceeds will help fund the first two public art installments on Folsom's Johnny Cash Trail. Stop by the Folsom Senior and Art Center at 48 Natoma Street, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to purchase your set.

Enjoy a guided walk and friendly company along some of Folsom's beautiful paved trails. Walks for ages 50+ take place 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; fee is $8 for an 8-walk punch card. Call Folsom Parks and Recreation at 916-355-7285 for information and to register.

Online Shoppers: Help the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary - It's Free and Easy!
Did you know that you can donate to the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary every time you make a purchase on Amazon, at no cost to you? Here's how it works: simply make your purchase at AmazonSmile - it's the same Amazon you know, with the same products, same prices, and the same service; and you can use your existing account. Select the Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary as the charitable organization you'd like to benefit, and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases at no cost to you! Every donation counts, so help spread the word to family, friends and co-workers!