Pavement Repair Project Begins 
Beginning Tuesday, June 13, crews will fill and repair cracks on more than 25 miles of Folsom's roads to prevent the formation of potholes and other pavement distress. Work on main roads-- including Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom Lake Crossing, East Bidwell Street, Iron Point Road, Prairie City Road and Blue Ravine Road-- will require temporary lane closures between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Impacted residents will be notified at least three days prior to the closures. The work will be completed mid-July. For more information, contact Public Works Department project manager Ryan Chance, at 916-355-8346 or [email protected]. 

The Folsom Public Library's Summer Reading program is in full swing, and a number of free programs and events will be held in June and July. This week's events include:

Wednesday, June 14 at 2 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room

Kids are encouraged to wear a superhero cape and costume

 

Thursday, June 15 at 2 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center
Kids of all ages are encouraged to watch the magic of Trevor Wyatt, Folsom's favorite magician

Tuesday, June 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The class is an event for adults. Space is limited; register at the adult information desk

Tweens and teens are invited to participate in a number of special events, book clubs and chess clubs, or at Teen Friday Fun Days, held every Friday in June and July from 2 to 4 p.m.

Willard Drive Closure
Beginning today, Willard Drive from Iron Point Road to Union Square will be closed for two weeks. The closure is necessary for Cresleigh Homes to perform work on a residential street and a new multifamily housing complex. Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to use Prairie City Road and Iron Point during this timeframe. Detour signs have been posted. For more information call Joe Bean with Teichert Construction at 916-296-5344.

Homeschooling Informational Session Friday
Thinking about homeschooling? Join Folsom Cordova Unified School District's Director of Homeschooling at the Folsom Public Library on Friday, June 16 for a question and answer session. The session will be held in the Library Meeting Room from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information call 916-355-7372.

Summer Concert in the Park
The free summer concert series at City Lions Park continues Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring the outstanding blues/rock guitarist and vocalist AC Myles. The free concerts are presented by Folsom Parks & Recreation with the generous sponsorship of Folsom Rotary Clubs, Easton Development Company LLC, The Goddard School, Rubio's, and Take Part in the Arts. Bring a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site from the Folsom Rotary Clubs. The concerts continue weekly through July 28. Find the complete concert line-up on the City of Folsom website.

Many residents have planted new trees to replace those lost in the drought. City of Folsom Arborist Ken Menzer offers the following tree care and staking tips to help your new trees thrive.

Though most trees come attached to a stake, it's only intended to stabilize the tree on the trip home from the nursery. Once planted in your yard, most trees do not require any staking. Long-term staking or staking a tree without allowing for movement creates a weak tree. Only stake a tree that's in danger of falling over. Summer breezes are good for young trees, helping them to grow stronger and better able to withstand stormy winter weather.

If you determine that your tree needs to be staked, place two stakes made of untreated wood 18 inches away from the trunk. Put the stakes perpendicular to the direction that the wind typically moves through your yard so that the tree is blown away from the stake.

Attach up to four soft tree ties to the stakes to stabilize the tree trunk but still allow it to move with the breeze. Trim the stakes so that they're no more than 2 inches above the highest tree tie. Stake a tree for the shortest time possible and generally no longer than a year. See the attached diagram for more information.
Visit the City of Folsom website for more information about tree care.

Hit the Trails with the Senior Walk 'n' Talk Program
Enjoy the beautiful summer mornings with a friendly group walk along some of Folsom's paved recreational trails. The guided walks for ages 50+ take place 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; fee is $8 for an 8-walk punch card. Call Folsom Parks and Recreation at 916-355-7285 for information and registration.

Folsom Parks & Recreation gift cards make the perfect gift for any occasion. Gift cards may be redeemed for activities, events, admission fees, and concessions at any Folsom Parks & Recreation facility or online. Purchase and use gift cards at these locations: 48 Natoma Senior and Art Center, The Gallery at 48 Natoma, Folsom Aquatic Center, Folsom Skate and Bike Park, Folsom Sports Complex, and the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary.

Little Dippers is exclusively for parents and youngsters age six and under. The program reserves the activity pool for little ones to increase their water confidence in a less-crowded environment. Little Dippers takes place 10:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays through August 4. Admission is $5 per person (season passes not valid for this program); all participants are required to exit the facility at noon but are allowed free re-entry at 1 p.m. for recreation swim.