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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of February 6, 2017
News and Updates
City Seeks Input on Draft General Plan 
Planning has played a vital role in the City of Folsom, and has shaped the vibrant, family-oriented community we know today. As mandated by state law, California cities must have a General Plan that outlines land use and development policies, objectives and standards. The City of Folsom is currently updating its General Plan-- a blueprint for how the City will deal with a changing world over the next 20 years. Community members are encouraged to attend and provide comments at one of the many public workshops that are scheduled. A Preliminary Public Review Draft of the General Plan is available at www.Folsom2035.com. Find public workshop dates and more details.

AARP Offers Tax Assistance
 AARP Tax-Aide program will provide free tax preparation and assistance to low and middle income Folsom residents, with special attention to those age 60 and older. The popular community service is administered by the AARP Foundation and is available by appointment every Monday through April 10 (closed February 20 for Presidents Day). Appointments will be held at the Folsom Public Library at 411 Stafford Street.  Appointments can be scheduled through the 2-1-1 Sacramento Community Service Help Line from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday or by calling 916-498-1000 or 800-500-4931. 

3D Printing Presentation February 18
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.
Learn more about this expanding field at a presentation hosted by the Folsom Public Library on Saturday, February 18 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Learn from industry veteran Jeramie Ivie about the 3D printing industry, new technologies and futuristic applications that are making headlines.
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. In the first year of operation, more than 700 people have visited the Lab - printing everything from household objects to homework assignments. 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.

Owl Be Your Valentine
 Come and make a special Valentine for your favorite animal at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, February 11 and 12. All materials are provided; you bring the creativity! Regular admission fees apply. Call 916-351-3527 for more information.

Low-Impact Workout: Aquacise
Join the aquacise group at the Folsom Aquatic Center and enjoy great camaraderie and a fun, low-impact water workout set to music. No swimming skills are required to enjoy the strengthening and stress-relieving workout! The pool is heated to a comfortable 80 degrees and post-workout shower facilities are available. Aquacise classes take place Tuesdays and Thursdays; the lunchtime session is 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and the evening session is 6 to 7 p.m. Fees are $7 per class for drop-ins or $50 for a ten-punch pass. Purchase passes at the Folsom Aquatic Center, 1200 Riley Street, or call 916-355-8318 for more details.

Register Now for Presidents' Holiday Futsal Clinic
Join Futsal Factory for a two-day clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, February 20-21 at the Folsom Sports Complex. The co-ed clinic for ages 7 to 15 will focus on skill development through drills and instruction, followed by tournament play. Futsal is a great skill developer for soccer players, demanding quick reflexes, fast thinking, and pinpoint passing. The two-day clinic fee is $149; call 916-984-2850 to register.

Senior Valentine's Day Party Friday
 All seniors age 55+ are invited to join the fun starting at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 10. The free event includes a lively game of bingo, light refreshments, and a raffle. Party-goers may bring their own brown-bag lunch. 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.

Now Hiring: Join the Fun Factory Preschool Instructor Team
Folsom Parks & Recreation's preschool program is hiring an instructor for the classroom located at 52 Natoma Street (inside the Folsom Community Center). The position includes planning and implementing curriculum; teaching recreational, social and academic activities to students; direction of support staff/aides; communication with parents; room preparation; and other related duties. The Fun Factory Preschool for three and four-year-olds follows the FCUSD instructional calendar, with the exception of some staff in-service days. Interested applicants must be at least age 18, have completed at least 12 semester or equivalent units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development at an accredited college or university, and have a minimum of three years of experience working with children in a preschool program. Application filing deadline is February 24; visit www.folsom.ca.us and click on the "job openings" tab to download an application and job announcement.
 

Class Starts Soon - Register Today for Folsom Zoo Sanctuary Docent Training
The docent program is a fun and rewarding opportunity for those who love animals and like to interact with school children and the general public. Docents play a key role in helping the Zoo Sanctuary promote its mission of animal welfare through education and outreach programs, events and activities. The registration deadline for the docent training class is this week; class is held Mondays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. starting February 13 and continuing through March 20. Call Sue at 916-715-8610 for a mandatory pre-registration phone interview and more details. Class fee is $40 and includes training materials; must be at least age 18 to participate.

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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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