The City of Folsom is urging residents to sign up for alerts and important safety notifications in the event of an emergency-- events that often occur with little to no warning.

 

Emergency Notification System

All public safety agencies in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties offer a state-of-the-art community emergency notification system, also known as Reverse 9-1-1, to alert residents about emergency events and other important public safety information.  Registering will allow public safety officials to text, call cell phones or landline phones, or email in the event of a disaster. 

 

Each county has an associated website:

Folsom Safety Alerts
Stay up-to-date on Folsom public safety news and information with public notification service Nixle. This service provides real-time alerts via email and text message on local crimes, fires, storms and other important public safety issues. Sign up at   www.folsom.ca.us/police .

Rainbow Bridge Work Resumes This Week
Work on the Rainbow Bridge will resume this week as crews will be making repairs on the arch and columns over the American River. The City of Folsom does not anticipate the 8-week project will create significant traffic delays. Nighttime closures can be expected in late November. This project will extend the lifespan of the historic bridge and it was funded largely by a federal grant administered by the Caltrans Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program.

Pear trees infested with invasive mistletoe will be replaced on Iron Point Road medians. The work will require a lane closure on Iron Point Road between Prairie City Road and McAdoo Drive this Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The trees will be replaced with a mix of Eastern Reduds, Zelcovas, and Valley Oak trees on Wednesday, November 1 and Thursday, November 2, and a lane closure is planned. For more information, contact Municipal Landscape Services Manager Lorraine Poggione at 916-355-7207 or lpoggione@folsom.ca.us.

New Route for Folsom High School Homecoming Parade
The Folsom High School homecoming parade will take place on Wednesday, October 25, starting at 6:30 p.m. The parade starts on Coloma Street between Natoma and Sutter streets, turns left onto Sutter Street, right on Wool Street, and then left on Leidesdorff Street. Specific parade route streets will be closed and a rolling road block will be implemented to prevent drivers on Riley from being delayed longer than necessary. The parade will be followed by a homecoming rally at the Historic District Amphitheater.

The Folsom Police Department hosts their seventh annual open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 28. This year's event has a new feature-- community members are invited to attend wearing Halloween costumes and take part in a trick-or-treat tour of the police station (please note: costumes that include weapons are not allowed). Meet and chat with Folsom Police Chief Cynthia Renaud, check out SWAT gear, learn about CSI, and meet K-9 and Mounted Units. Learn more at   www.folsom.ca.us/police .

Take part in the spooktacular family fun from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 28. Activities include a Trunk-or-Treat, a pumpkin plunge, "toxic" water slide, costume contest, craft stations for pumpkin decorating and a screening of the animated movie, "Hotel Transylvania." Admission is $10 person; purchase tickets online or at the door. The Folsom Aquatic Center is located at 1200 Riley Street; call 916-355-8318 for more information.

Dressing up and trick-or-treating make Halloween an exciting night for many Folsom families. Keep your kids safe with these simple tips from the Folsom Police Department.

 

Be Safe; Be Seen. Choose light or brightly colored costumes and consider adding reflective tape to thecostume and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. Have each child carry a flashlight with fresh batteries and/or a glow stick to use after dark.

 

Make a Plan. Plan your route ahead of time. Discuss proper and appropriate behavior that you expect from your child before leaving the house. Have a meeting point in case you and your child get separated, and set a time for older kids to return home.

 

Candy Check. Check all candy before your child is allowed to eat any of it. Items with loose or damaged wrappers should be discarded. Do not eat homemade treats unless you know and trust the person who gave it to your child.

 

Home Safe. While at home handing out treats, don't open the door for anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable and never let strangers inside your home.

 

The Folsom Police Department wishes you and your family a safe and happy Halloween.

If you see suspicious activity, report it immediately to the Folsom Police Department at 916-355-7231.

 

All seniors age 55+ are invited to the Halloween Bash starting at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 27. Wear a costume or your most festive Halloween attire and join the fun! The free event includes a costume contest, live music by the Valley Ukulele Society, refreshments and a raffle. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street, between Folsom City Hall and the Folsom Police Department. Call 916-355-3510 for more information.

Amateur photographers of all ages are encouraged to enter their photographs featuring the faces and places of Folsom. Capture images of life in Folsom using the five contest categories as your guideline, including the new category of cell phone photography. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, October 27. The Community Gallery at 48 Natoma will display the contest entries and winners will be announced at the opening reception Friday, November 17. Find contest rules, entry forms and more details on the Folsom Arts Association website.

The City of Folsom is accepting parade entries through Friday, October 27 for the 17th annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade. The parade will be held rain or shine Saturday, November 11, and begins at 9 a.m. on East Bidwell Street in front of the Target/Home Goods shopping center. This year's parade theme is "Remembering Our Veterans and Their Sacrifices." Find parade details and entry forms on the City website or call 916-461-6615 for more information.

The Folsom Public Art Center at 48 Natoma Street is seeking artists for its annual fine art sale 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 17. The fine art holiday sale coincides with a free exhibit reception for the Gallery at 48 Natoma which attracts a large audience of art enthusiasts. Tables for the art sale are $25 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more and reserve your space by calling 916-351-3510.

Local dignitaries and residents will strut the catwalk for a good cause 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 5 at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street. Kohl's of Folsom and local boutique Velvet Hanger are providing the outfits for the models. The event also includes hors d'oeuvres, an auction and a raffle. Proceeds from the event benefit Folsom Runway, a volunteer community group developed in partnership with Folsom Parks & Recreation to provide inclusive recreational opportunities for children with special needs. The goal of the group is to provide the means for kids with special needs to participate in the same programs as their friends. Learn more and purchase tickets online, or call 916-355-8319.

The Folsom Senior Center hosts "Smart Social Security Planning," from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 24. Reserve your free seat by calling 916-355-7285. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street, next to Folsom City Hall.