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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of August 7, 2017
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August 11 is National Safe Digging Day
Friday, August 11 is National Safe Digging Day, where the importance of calling 811 two business days before digging is recognized across the nation. To keep everyone safe when digging, PG&E is urging all of its customers, excavators, first responders and businesses across the state to promote the free 811 service and most importantly - to use the service two business days ahead of any digging projects. PG&E wants to send the message that no digging project is too small - any time a shovel or digging tool strikes the earth, you need to call 811 two days prior to the project start date. Whether you're planting a tree, installing a mailbox or performing a large-scale excavation, calling 811 or using the new online tool 811express.com should always be the first step. For more information, visit www.pge.com and www.pge.com/news.
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Storywalk Featured this Week at Folsom Public Library
Take a stroll along the Folsom Public Library grounds this week and enjoy a Storywalk--
an innovative and delightful way for children - and adults! - to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from "
Little Elliot" and "Pete the Cat" have been installed along an outdoor path.
As you stroll along, you're directed to the next page in the story. Storywalk was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and was developed with the help of Rachel Senechal, Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
The Folsom Public Library Storywalk will remain installed through August 10.
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Folsom Stage Line Updates
Beginning today, Route 20 will resume service to correspond with the beginning of the 2017-18 school year. Route 20 services Empire Ranch Road, E. Natoma Street, Vista del Lago High School, Folsom Lake College and transfers to Route 10. Minor changes to local routes and Dial-A-Ride schedules also take effect today. For more information about Folsom Stage Line services, schedules and fares, visit www.folsom.ca.us/transit or call 916-355-8395.
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Hot August Afternoon Party for Seniors
Seniors are invited to join the fun starting at 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 11. Party-goers can cool off with tasty root beer floats, enjoy live music and admire some classic cars. Admission is free to all seniors age 55+; the party is sponsored by Super Senior Ministry. 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.
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Caring for Trees in Low Water Landscapes
During the drought, many trees died due to lack of water. Many trees were also stressed and weakened, resulting in more trees blowing over in strong winds during the winter months. Join the Sacramento Tree Foundation Saturday, August 12 for a free workshop, and learn how to keep your trees alive and healthy in a low-water landscape. You will also learn how to identify water deficiency in young and mature trees. The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to noon in the Library Meeting Room at 411 Stafford Street.
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Second Saturday Workshops at 48 Natoma Art Center
The new Second Saturday series continues at the Folsom Art Center Saturday, August 12, with watercolor landscape, photo organizing, and introduction to yoga workshops for ages 18+. Current ceramics students can work independently in the drop-in open studio on Saturday. Seniors age 55+ are invited to drop by the Senior Center lounge from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 12 to socialize and enjoy games, puzzles and books. Call 916-355-7285 to register for workshops and for more information.
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Create a Lasting Legacy
Purchase a plate on the Johnny Cash Trail Donor Wall and create a lasting legacy for your family, loved one, community group or company. Proceeds from the plates support the Johnny Cash Trail Art Experience. Phase 2 of the Johnny Cash Trail is under construction and a grand opening celebration is planned for Saturday, October 14.
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Sidewalk Repairs at Folsom City Lions Park
Sidewalk repairs and upgrades at Folsom City Lions Park will require the closure of the large playground from August 14 to 25. The work area will be enclosed with temporary fencing, and signs have been posted to notify the public about the upcoming closure. The picnic pavilion, lawn area picnic tables and Play For All playground will remain open during construction.
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Community Service Day Volunteer Opportunities
Join your friends and neighbors for Folsom's largest day of volunteerism Saturday, September 16. The fourth annual Community Service Day will mobilize thousands of volunteers of all ages and interests to complete projects throughout Folsom that make a positive, lasting impact in the community. Volunteers can sign up for community projects, including:
- Citywide food drive
- Projects supporting military troops
- Library book cleaning
- Folsom schools beautification
- Trail enhancements
- Wetlands cleanup
- Landscape and gardening projects
- Folsom Lake cleanup projects
- And many more!
Community Service Day is organized by the City of Folsom and more than a dozen local businesses and community organizations. The annual event is made possible thanks to generous sponsorship support from Intel, Dignity Health, Rotary Club of Folsom, Style Media Group, Folsom Telegraph, PG&E, Raley's, Lakeside Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Kaiser Permanente, Lewis Management Corp., Folsom Ranch, Western Health Advantage, AKT Investments, Inc., Russell Ranch, Kikkoman, Lane Florence, LLC, Revolutions Naturopathic, ThinkSmart, Inc., Lowe's, The Greater Folsom Partnership, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Gekkeikan Sake, SAFE Credit Union, Folsom Lake Bank, Woodruff Sawyer & Company, Folsom Heights, White Rock Springs Ranch, and Green Acres. Visit www.folsomcommunityservice.org to learn more and volunteer.
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