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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of January 17, 2017
News and Updates
2017 State of the City
 Join the Folsom Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Andy Morin for the annual State of the City address on Thursday, January 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are available on the Chamber's website. In the annual address, Mayor Morin will review last year's milestones and discuss initiatives in 2017. The address will be posted to the City's website following the event, and will be presented at the January 24 City Council meeting.

Harry Potter Palooza Saturday
Believe it or not, 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," the first in the beloved fantasy series by J.K. Rowling. The Folsom Public Library will celebrate the magical anniversary with a Harry Potter- Palooza event on Saturday, January 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. Join us for magic, crafts and activities for all ages. Costumes encouraged - dress as your favorite Harry Potter character!

Food Truck Safari on Wednesday
A fleet of SactoMoFo food trucks rolls into town 5 to 8 p.m. on January 18 bringing delicious food and tasty treats. This month's lineup of food trucks includes: Bacon Mania, Buckhorn Grill, Kado's Asian Grill, Drewski's, Hefty Gyros, Chando's Tacos, Cowtown Creamery, and Costa's Kettle Corn. 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.

Free Homework Help
Folsom Public Library volunteers are available to help students in grades 2-8 complete homework assignments, review math facts and practice reading Tuesday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Individual appointments can be made, in advance, for high school students needing help with math. For more information contact 916-355-7372.

Free Pancake Breakfast for Seniors
All Folsom senior residents (age 55 and above) are invited to attend this free breakfast hosted by the Folsom Teen Council. The breakfast takes place 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28 at the Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Street. The teens are cooking up a hearty and delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausages, muffins, coffee and orange juice. Reservations are not required; just bring your appetite and enjoy a wonderful morning of tasty food and good company. Call 916-351-3505 for more information.

Join the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary Docent Program
Do you have a passion for animals and want to make a difference? Consider joining the volunteer docent team! Docents are an integral part of helping to promote the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary's educational mission of teaching responsible behavior toward all animals. Docents host school tours, staff booths at community events, help with youth camps, assist at special events, and more. The docent training class begins February 13 and meets on Mondays through March 20. Docents must be at least age 21 and pass a pre-registration telephone interview. The class fee is $40. To learn more and schedule your interview, contact Sue Bean at 916-715-8610.

Stay Informed
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City of Folsom Citywide Newsletter
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Christine Brainerd
Communications Manager
City of Folsom
916-351-3360 (office)
cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us
www.folsom.ca.us
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