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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of March 20, 2017
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Registration is Now Open for Summer Day Camps
Folsom Parks & Recreation's day camps are a great way for kids and teens to keep their minds engaged and bodies active while they're out of school. Camps provide opportunities to learn a new sport or sharpen existing skills, showcase talents through the arts, make new friends, and create lasting memories. Camps are conducted by trained and caring staff and provide a supervised, positive and inclusive environment. Visit the Parks & Recreation website to read about all of the Summer Day Camps and to find registration details.
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Community Service Day Brainstorming Meeting Wednesday
Plans are underway for the fourth annual Community Service Day on September 16, Folsom's largest day of volunteerism and service. This major citywide event mobilizes more than 2,500 volunteers of all ages and interests to complete service projects throughout Folsom. Organizers are seeking community-based projects for this year's Community Service Day event, and a community brainstorming meeting is planned for Wednesday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. to explore and identify potential projects in the community. The meeting will be held at the Folsom Community Center at 52 Natoma Street.
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Lawn Care and Irrigation Workshop
Is the grass always greener on the other side? Why is that? The City of Folsom's Water Conservation Division is hosting a free lawn care and irrigation workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 6. The workshop is designed to equip Folsom homeowners with knowledge about caring for their lawns. The session will take place at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street. Space is limited; reserve your seat by calling 916-355-7252 or at waterconservation@folsom.ca.us.
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Tour the Region's Wastewater Treatment Plant
Have you ever wondered what happens to the water you use after it goes down the drain? To find out, consider taking a fascinating educational tour of the Sacramento region's wastewater treatment plant (located in Elk Grove), offered by Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District. Meet the experts who help keep our region safe by providing this vital service, and see the behind-the-scenes workings of this massive facility. Reservations are required, as space is limited. For dates, times, and to sign up, visit: http://www.regionalsan.com/tour-treatment-plant
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Learn to Play Disc Golf
This beginner-level class will cover the basics: throwing techniques, and the rules and etiquette of play. A variety of fun games and creative challenges will allow participants to practice and refine their newly-learned skills. All class members will receive a new disc to keep. Class takes place 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. on Thursdays, March 30 through April 27 at the Folsom Sports Complex. Class is for ages 10 through adult; fee is $50 for Folsom residents. Call 916-984-2850 to register.
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Love My Mom 5K
Honor and celebrate moms at this third annual event on Saturday, May 13. The 5K course - 3.1 miles - is flat and closed to traffic, making it an ideal route for runners, walkers and stroller striders. New this year is a half-mile fun run for kids ages 10 and under. The races start and finish at Whole Foods at the Palladio. All registered 5K participants will receive a custom dry-fit T-shirt and special finisher's medal to commemorate their effort; registered youth half-mile runners receive a T-shirt. Learn more and register today!
Folsom's Run with Nature
This year marks more great "firsts" for the 34th annual fitness event on Saturday, May 20 - including a new location, and new run and walk courses. What haven't changed are the elements that make this event a favorite annual tradition for so many people: beautiful views, natural scenery, and a family-friendly format. The races take place along the Humbug-Willow Creek Trail system, on paved trails surrounded by acres of open space and wetlands. Course options include a 5.8K fitness walk, 5.8K and 13K chip-timed runs, and a youth half-mile fun run (contained within Cummings Family Park where the other events start and finish). Registered 5.8K and 13K participants receive a commemorative finisher's medal and T-shirt; the top male and female run finishers will each receive a special prize. Youth fun run participants receive a T-shirt and a raffle ticket. Learn more and register.
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Zoo Sanctuary Hosts Storytime Thursday
Folsom's youngest residents are invited to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary this Thursday for a morning storytime featuring zoo puppets. Docents will introduce live zoo sanctuary outreach animals for kids to see and meet up-close. Stories begin at 10:30 a.m. on the Canid Deck; regular zoo admission fees apply. Call 916-351-3527 for more information.
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