Join Folsom Parks & Recreation for the dedication and grand opening of the newly-completed Johnny Cash Trail Saturday, October 14, 2017. The Johnny Cash Trail Grand Opening Celebration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony. After the ceremony, you can be among the first to experience the completed trail by taking part in a 4.2-mile run/walk or 6.2-mile run, or a non-competitive community bike ride. Continue the celebration after your event until 12:30 p.m. at the free outdoor festival in Folsom City Lions Park with vendors, food trucks, and live music by Manzanita. Registration is open for the run and ride events; visit www.FolsomCashArtTrail.com for details.

The 18-month schedule of infrastructure, road and safety improvements that started south of Highway 50 in May is proceeding at a smooth and steady pace. Nearly three miles of sewer line is being installed, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District has started construction on a substation to provide the area with power, the first section of Alder Creek Parkway - a significant east/west thoroughfare - has opened, and the roads and pads for the first new neighborhoods are becoming visible in the area near White Rock Road and the soon-to-be-renamed Scott Road.

Construction on the first new homes at the Folsom Ranch site (the area west of Placerville Road) is scheduled to start in early 2018 with model homes completed by summer. At Russell Ranch (the area east of Placerville Road to the county line), a clubhouse and the first new homes should be completed by mid-2019.

Highlights of the Folsom Plan Area include 138 acres of parks; 30 miles of trails that will connect to the city's extensive trail system; more than 1,000 acres of open space; more than 500 acres of contiguous oak woodlands; new schools; a transit corridor and roadway improvements to enhance traffic flow; and up to 8,000 new jobs with a planned jobs/housing balance that will allow many residents to reduce or eliminate their commutes.

Construction begins August 22 on the replacement of a very old sewer line that runs underground through sections of the Zoo Sanctuary. Over the course of the project, some of the animals will be off-exhibit as they're relocated to temporary quarters to protect them from the noise and dust from construction. The majority of the animals will remain in their usual exhibits, and many are more active with the cooler weather. While the construction project takes place, the Zoo Sanctuary is offering a special discounted admission rate of $3 per person (ages under 2 years are free) to thank visitors for their patience. The Zoo Sanctuary is located at 403 Stafford Street and is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Learn more at www.folsom.ca.us .

DUI Checkpoint Set for Thursday in Folsom  

Treats for the Troops Donation Drive
In support of the fourth Annual Community Service Day, the Rolling Hills Blue Star Moms are collecting items for overseas military troops. A one-day donation drive will be held on Wednesday, August 30 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Folsom Aquatic Center at 1200 Riley Street in Folsom. Organizers will fill more than 700 care packages with the donated items at Community Service Day Saturday, September 16. Visit www.folsom.ca.us for a list of most-needed items.

Registration Open for Annual Folsom Glow Run
Join the fun at the fifth annual Folsom Glow Run Saturday, October 7 starting at 7:45 p.m. This family-friendly, all-ages event starts and finishes in Folsom's Historic District. The 4K walk/run route includes DJ music, a popular Silly String battle zone, 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 .