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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of September 18, 2017
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Construction Begins on New Fire Station
The City of Folsom broke ground today on the new Fo
lsom Fire Department Station 39,
located at 2139 Ritchie Street
at Empire Ranch Road
in the Empire Ranch neighborhood. The single-story fire station will be constructed on a 1.5 acre lot and will have the capability of housing a fire engine, brush engine, an ambulance, and a crew of five personnel. The fire station was designed by Calpo Hom & Dong Architects and will be constructed by SW Allen Construction, Inc., with an estimated completion date of fall 2018.
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Thank You, Community Service Day Volunteers!
More than 2,800 volunteers completed 50+ service projects throughout Folsom to make the 4th annual Community Service Day a huge success. This year's event was made possible by 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; Green Acres; California Family Fitness; Syblon Reid; Folsom Ready-Mix; Bonar Engineering and CTS Concrete.
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Low Cost Rabies Clinic
City of Folsom Animal Services hosts a clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 27 at City Lions Park near the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary entrance. Rabies vaccines are available for dogs and cats for $5 per animal, and microchips are available for $20 - or free when residents purchase or renew their pet's license. To purchase or renew a license, bring your pet's rabies and spay/neuter paperwork. The clinics are held the fourth Wednesday of each month (except Nov. and Dec.); no appointment is necessary and non-residents are welcome. Dogs must be on leash and cats must be in a secure pet carrier. For more information, call Folsom Animal Services at 916-461-6041.
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Limited-Edition Collectible Supports Johnny Cash Trail Art Experience
The City of Folsom is celebrating the connection between Johnny Cash, Folsom Prison, and the Folsom community with a unique collectible that features a limited-edition license plate and photo of Johnny Cash taken in front of Folsom Prison. Proceeds from the sale of the collectible will help fund "Cash's Pick," the first two public art installments along the Johnny Cash Trail.
Together with the John R. Cash Revocable Trust, the City of Folsom, and California Prison Industry Authority, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has authorized 100 of these license plates to be made in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Cash's live performance at Folsom State Prison.
The collectible "JCASH50" license plate is a California legacy plate; a black plate with yellow lettering like the ones issued from 1963 to 1969. The license plate is framed along with a picture of Johnny Cash standing in front of Folsom Prison's east gate, taken by Dan Poush on January 13, 1968 - the day of Cash's performance.
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Folsom's Veterans Day Parade Seeking Entries
Thousands will honor local veterans at the 17th annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade Saturday, November 11. The parade is held rain or shine and begins at 9 a.m. on Bidwell Street in front of the Target/Home Goods shopping center. This year's parade theme is "Remembering Our Veterans and Their Sacrifices." The City of Folsom is accepting parade entries through Friday, October 27; find details and entry forms on the City website or call 916-461-6615 for more information.
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Food Truck Safari Wednesday
A fleet of SactoMoFo food trucks rolls into town 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 20 to serve up delicious food and tasty treats. This month's lineup of food trucks includes: Buckhorn Grill, Cecil's Taste, Cowtown Creamery, Gameday Grill, Hefty Gyros, Slightly Skewed, and The Sweet Spot. Food trucks line up next to the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary at 403 Stafford Street; bring the family and enjoy live music and activities for kids in the park. This event continues year-round, rain or shine, on the third Wednesday of each month.
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Registration is Open for Johnny Cash Trail Run and Ride
Join Folsom Parks & Recreation for the dedication and grand opening of the newly-completed Johnny Cash Trail Saturday, October 14, 2017. The Johnny Cash Trail Grand Opening Celebration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony. After the ceremony, you can be among the first to experience the completed trail by taking part in a 4.2-mile run/walk or 6.2-mile run, or a non-competitive community bike ride. Continue the celebration after your event until 12:30 p.m. at the free outdoor festival in Folsom City Lions Park with vendors, food trucks, and live music by Manzanita. Registration is open for the run and ride events; visit
www.FolsomCashArtTrail.com
for details.
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Register for Annual Glow Run
The fifth annual Folsom Glow Run takes place Saturday, October 7 starting at 7:45 p.m. This family-friendly, all-ages event starts and finishes in Folsom's Historic District. The 4K walk/run route includes DJ music, a popular Silly String battle zone, glowing and lighted costumes, and a foam tunnel finish line. All registered participants receive glow goodies and a custom-designed commemorative Glow Run finisher's medal. This event sells out! Learn more and register today at
www.stylemg.com/FolsomGlowRun
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Folsom Senior Center Hosts Party Friday
All seniors age 55+ are invited to the Crazy Hat Party starting at 11:30 a.m. Friday, September 22. This fun, free event includes a lively bingo game, a raffle, and a prize for the craziest hat. 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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