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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of May 22, 2017
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Placerville Road Opening, Scott Road Closing June 2 for Folsom Plan Area Improvements
Placerville Road from Highway 50 to White Rock Road, which has been closed for infrastructure improvements in the Folsom Plan Area, is scheduled to open Friday, June 2. Simultaneously, Scott Road between the eastbound Highway 50 off-ramp and White Rock Road will be closed as construction activity moves to that section of the project. The newly opened Placerville Road, as well as Prairie City Road and Latrobe Road, will be available as alternate routes. Traffic safety and detour signs have been posted.
Learn more.
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Folsom Parks & Recreation Rolls Out New Trail Inspection Program
Staff from the City of Folsom Municipal Landscape Services (MLS) Division now perform weekly inspections of Folsom's recreational trail system on bike. The team covers 10 to 15 miles of trail each week, which ensures that each mile of the City's 45-mile trail system is inspected monthly. While riding the trails, the MLS team looks for debris, plant and weed encroachments, damage, and other safety hazards that need to be addressed. You can report any maintenance issues or safety hazards you see on the trails using SeeClickFix Folsom.
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Summer Reading Program Launch Party Saturday
Get ready to read! The Folsom Public Library is launching the summer reading program on Saturday, May 27 with a fun-filled event for the whole family from 10 a.m. to noon. Activities include carnival games, an obstacle course, art activities and a storytime. The summer reading program is simple: Read books and earn prizes! Program registration begins May 27 and continues through July 31.Reading during the summer helps maintain and reinforce the reading skills students learned during the school year. Kids and teens who read five books will receive a free book, and those who keep reading and playing will get a reusable book bag and multiple entries into a drawing for a $100 Barnes and Noble gift card. Adults completing the five book challenge are also eligible to earn entry into the drawing and will win a free book bag. Find more information about the Summer Reading Program and other library resources, programs and events at www.folsom.ca.us/library.
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Help Name the Folsom Aquatic Center's New Inflatable
Cast a vote for your favorite name for the Aquatic Center's new giant inflatable obstacle course! Five name options are available to choose from and the winning name will be announced May 27, the Aquatic Center's opening day for the summer season. Learn more and vote for your favorite name on the Folsom Aquatic Center's Facebook page.
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2017 National Night Out Registration Begins June 1
The Folsom Police Department will team up again with the community on Tuesday, August 1 for National Night Out, a nationwide program that promotes involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. If your neighborhood is involved in Folsom Police Neighborhood Watch and is planning a National Night Out celebration, complete an application prior to July 21. Applications will be available Thursday, June 1. For more information or to request an application, visit www.folsom.ca.us/police or contact Jessica Hess at 916-351-3409 or jhess@folsom.ca.us.
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May is Bike Month
There's still time to join the celebration of pedal power, pledge your miles, and learn some great cycling tips. Visit
www.mayisbikemonth.com
for information about special events and more.
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Ride in Style with Folsom Cash Art Trail Gear
Add a stylish new addition to your cycling wardrobe and show your support for this world-class project every time you ride! Men's and women's jerseys and shorts are available, and proceeds will help fund the first two public art installments on the Folsom Cash Art Trail. Stop by the Folsom Senior and Art Center at 48 Natoma Street, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to purchase your set.
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Summer Day Camps for Kids and Teens
Folsom Parks & Recreation summer 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. Browse through the
camps brochure
to learn more and register today for the best selection!
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