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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of February 20, 2018
News and Updates
Voting is Changing in Sacramento County
Beginning with the June 2018 Primary Election, Sacramento County will be one of five counties in California to implement the Voter's Choice Act. All registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail, and Vote Centers will be offered in place of traditional polling places. Vote Centers will be located in Folsom and throughout Sacramento County and open to all voters, offering more flexibility and additional opportunities to participate in the election process.
 
What does this mean for you? You choose when, where, and how to vote.
All registered voters will be mailed a ballot 
Ballots will be mailed beginning May 7, 2018
 
Choose how to return your ballot
By mail, at a Ballot Drop Box, or at a Vote Center
 
Vote Centers will replace traditional polling places
Registered voters may select any Vote Center in the County 
Vote Centers open beginning May 26, 2018
 
To learn more, visit www.Elections.SacCounty.net.   

Folsom Senior Center Hosts Talent Show Friday
Talented kids from Russell Ranch Elementary School will perform a variety of dance, music, and other acts Friday, February 23 at the Folsom Senior Center. The talent show begins at 2 p.m.; admission is free, and light refreshments will be served. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street, between Folsom City Hall and the Folsom Police Department. Call 916-461-6601 for more information.
Teen Game Night Friday at the Folsom Library
Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to enjoy board games, pizza, and snacks at the Folsom Library's Teen Game Night Friday, February 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free -- come and enjoy the fun! The Folsom Library is located at 411 Stafford Street.

Want to host your own game night? The Folsom Library offers a variety of board games -- from classics like Uno to new games like Quirkle -- for one-week checkouts. Visit the information desk for more details.
Applications to Sell Fireworks in Folsom
The application window for local nonprofit groups to sell state-approved fireworks in the City of Folsom runs from March 1st  through the 30th.  Folsom clubs, such as youth sports groups, school booster clubs, and other civic organizations, are eligible to sell "safe and sane" fireworks to the public during the Fourth of July holiday season as a way to raise money for their Folsom-based organization. Learn more.
Water Saving Tip
Did you know that bathrooms are the biggest water users in your home, accounting for more than half of all indoor water use? By giving your bathroom a "mini-makeover" with a WaterSense labeled showerhead, faucet, or toilet, your household can save enough water every year to wash six months' worth of laundry! Find the list of WaterSense labeled fixtures at www.epa.gov/watersense. Check out Folsom's high-efficiency toilet rebates on the City's website . Need help or have a question? Call or email Folsom's Water Conservation Team at 916-461-6174 or [email protected] .

Register for Upcoming Composting Workshops
Learn how to turn yard waste into garden treasure at the City of Folsom's composting and grasscycling one-hour workshop Saturday, March 10 or on June 9, both starting at 9 a.m. Composting,nature's own recycling system, can produce essential soil conditioner that helps plants grow and also reduces garbage in landfills. The workshops take place at Lew Howard Park, 7100 Baldwin Dam Road. At the end of each workshop, participants receive their choice of a compost bin at a discounted rate or a mulching lawnmower rebate offer of $25. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 916-355-8359 or visit http://webtrac.folsom.ca.us.
 

Doggie Doo Dos and Don'ts 
Please remember to always "scoop the poop" and dispose of pet waste properly. Dog and cat waste left on the ground washes into local waterways and causes problems with: 

Human and Pet Health
Giardia
Roundworms
Salmonella
Other viruses and parasites

Water Quality
Algae and aquatic weeds
Reduced oxygen for fish
Unsafe recreational areas for fishing or enjoying

What Can I Do?
  1. Bring It! Carry a biodegradable plastic or paper bag when you walk your dog.
  2. Scoop it! Use the baggie like a glove, scoop the poop, invert and seal the bag tightly.
  3. Toss It! Place pet waste in your garbage can. Don't put pet waste in your green waste cart, blue recycling carts or compost bins.
Now Hiring: Swim Instructors
The Folsom Aquatic Center is hiring swim instructors for the summer season. To be considered for the position, applicants must meet the following requirements:
  • Minimum age of 15 by the March 7 group interview date
  • Swim team experience preferred but not required
  • Possess an enthusiastic attitude and enjoy working with children
Swim instructors will participate in a comprehensive, pre-season training program led by Folsom Aquatic Center staff. To learn more about becoming a swim instructor, contact Scott Seeba at 916-461-6648 or [email protected] . To enroll in the March 7 group interview, call the Folsom Aquatic Center at 916-461-6640.

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Christine Brainerd
Communications Manager
City of Folsom
916-461-6013 (office)
[email protected]
www.folsom.ca.us
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