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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of October 2, 2017
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Folsom Glow Run Saturday
Registration is open for this annual sell-out event! The Glow Run is a family-friendly 4K walk or run that starts at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, October 7. The easy course begins and ends in Folsom's Historic District and heads onto nearby trails. Along the way, participants take part in a Silly String battle, enjoy DJ music and a selfie station, and finish in a foam tunnel. All registered participants receive a custom-designed medal to commemorate the event. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, and creative ways to show your glow are encouraged! Learn more and register.
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Annual Bark 'n' Splash Bash Saturday
The Folsom Aquatic Center hosts their 15th annual dog swim event from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 7. The Bark 'n' Splash has become a much-anticipated annual event for Folsom's pet enthusiasts and their four-legged family members. The entry fee is $10 per dog - as always, human companions are free! Attendees must provide written proof of a current animal license for their dog(s). Folsom residents who need to purchase or renew their dog's license prior to the event may do so at Folsom City Hall, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; proof of current rabies vaccination is required.
Call 916-355-8318 for questions or more information about the event.
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Fire Department Open House and Pancake Breakfast October 14
The Folsom Fire Department hosts their annual open house and pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, October 14 at Station 35, 535 Glenn Drive. Residents are invited to attend and meet firefighters, tour the station and explore fire equipment and vehicles, learn important safety tips and meet Rescue the Fire Dog. Event parking is available at the station or across the street at Walmart. The pancake breakfast is $7 per person; free for kids 7 years and under.
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Folsom Public Library Spotlight: WWI and America
This October and November, the Folsom Public Library will mark the centenary of America's entry into World War I with presentations by local authors and historians and book discussions. On Friday, October 6, authors James Scott and Amanda DeWilde will present stories of our region's contributions during WWI. The workshop "
World War I and the Sacramento Valley" will be held at 10 a.m. at the Folsom Public Library. Learn more at www.folsom.ca.us/library.
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Johnny Cash Trail Grand Opening Celebration
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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Folsom's Reporting App
Want to report a water leak in your neighborhood? Burned out streetlight on your block? In Folsom, there's an app for that. See Click Fix Folsom is a free app that improves your ability to submit and track non-emergency service requests through an online and mobile platform. The place-based reporting platform allows you to document and monitor neighborhood concerns and improvements, ranging from litter and flooding to damaged sidewalks and malfunctioning traffic signals. To download the app, visit your app store and search for Folsom Connect or visit
www.folsom.ca.us
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Free Senior Educational Workshop Thursday
The Folsom Senior Center hosts the workshop, "Financial Elder Abuse," from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, October 5. Workshops are for ages 55+ and are held at the Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Street. Admission is free, but you must pre-register to reserve a seat by calling 916-355-7285.
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Sign Up for Safety Alerts
Stay up-to-date on public safety news and information with the City of Folsom's public notification service Nixle. This service provides real-time alerts via email and text message on crimes, fires, storms and other important public safety issues. Sign up at
www.folsom.ca.us/police
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October is National Arts and Humanities Month
Folsom Parks & Recreation invites all residents to join in this month's celebration of the arts. Our fall Activity Guide includes a wide range of dance and fine arts classes for all ages. Most of these programs take place at the Folsom Art Center, located at 48 Natoma Street. The Center is also home to The Gallery at 48 Natoma, featuring Camille VandenBerge's "Kid in the Candy Store" ceramic sculpture exhibit through November 2. Entry to the gallery is free and open to the public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Other events celebrating Arts and Humanities month include dance performances, concerts, art demonstrations, facility tours, and more.
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It's Time to Get Growing!
While spring often comes to mind as the ideal time for planting, fall is actually better. In fall, the soil still holds summer's warmth, which encourages root growth, but the days are cooler so new plants don't require as much water. Even if there's a late heat wave, the stress on new plants is greatly reduced because the days are shorter.
When spring rolls around, fall plantings will have established root systems, be ready to start their growth spurt and be better prepared for the heat of summer.
Some things to consider while you work on your low-water use landscape:
- Choose low-water use flowers, trees and shrubs that can thrive in Sacramento's Mediterranean climate.
- Group plants with similar water and sun needs in the same place and give them room to grow.
- Add drip irrigation for your new trees, shrubs and flowers to have healthier plants and reduce water waste.
- Replace older pop-up sprinklers with new high-efficiency rotary nozzles, which shoot multiple streams of water at a steady rate allowing for better absorption by the soil.
- Create a custom watering plan for your yard using the Sacramento Region Smart Irrigation Scheduler on the Be Water Smart website (BeWaterSmart.info).
You can find more planting advice from experts at local nurseries and information on rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.
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"Folsom Focus" Photography Contest
Amateur photographers of all ages are encouraged to enter their photographs featuring the faces and places of Folsom. Capture images of life in Folsom using the five contest categories as your guideline, including the new category of cell phone photography. Entries are accepted October 16 through 27. The Community Gallery at 48 Natoma will display the contest entries and winners will be announced at the opening reception Friday, November 17. Find contest rules, entry forms and more details on the Folsom Arts Association website.
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