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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of November 27, 2017
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Wild Nights and Holiday Lights at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary
Many hours of hands-on work by local families, businesses, community groups and city staff go into installing the lights, decorations and displays for the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary's eighth annual Wild Nights and Holiday Lights event. Thousands of feet of bright and colorful light strands, decorated trees and seasonal displays transform the Zoo Sanctuary into a winter wonderland.
To enhance the experience for both visitors and animals alike, zookeepers provide enrichment - special treats or food tucked into cardboard tubes or specially wrapped boxes - for some of the animals. Zoo Sanctuary Docents are on hand to share fun facts and information about the animals.
The event expands this year to include the new Barnyard Experience exhibit, where Santa Claus will visit with guests. Each night of the event includes a performance by local caroling groups and musicians to spread holiday cheer. The Folsom Valley Railway miniature live steam train operates during the event, providing special nighttime rides for kids and adults.
Wild Nights and Holiday Lights is open from 5 to 8 p.m. December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 through 23, and 26 through 30 (weather permitting; heavy rains will cancel). Admission is $7/person; free for ages two and under; train tickets are $5/person. All proceeds from the event benefit the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary animals. Tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. For more information, call 355-7285.
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Road Closures Sunday for California International Marathon
The 35th annual California International Marathon is Sunday, December 3, bringing more than 10,000 runners and thousands of spectators to Folsom and the Sacramento area. The marathon will begin near the Folsom Dam at 7 a.m. The course will run through Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Carmichael and Sacramento, and will conclude at the State Capitol. Folsom-Auburn Road from Folsom Dam Road to Greenback Lane, Folsom Lake Crossing Road from East Natoma Street to Folsom-Auburn Road, and Oak Avenue Parkway from Folsom-Auburn Road to Santa Juanita Avenue will be closed from 3:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. For a complete listing of road closures, schedules and courses, visit the CIM website. Detours will be clearly marked. The CIM was founded in 1983 by the Sacramento Running Association, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. The CIM is certified and sanctioned by USATF and is a Boston Marathon and US Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier. Learn more at https://runsra.org.
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Placerville Road Reopens
Placerville Road between Highway 50 and the new Alder Creek Parkway has reopened, following a five-month road closure.The closure was necessary for
infrastructure and road improvements- including water, sewer, streets and utilities- south of Highway 50 in the Folsom Plan Area.
The reopening of Placerville Road will improve traffic flow at East Bidwell Street at Highway 50 and improve access to
businesses in the Folsom Pointe Center, such as Mikuni, Starbucks, Hampton Inn & Suites and In-N-Out Burger.
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Holiday Shopping Tips
The holidays are a time to celebrate, but it's also a time when busy people can be vulnerable to theft and other crime. The Folsom Police Department offers tips to keep you safe this holiday shopping season.
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Holiday Toy Drive for Families in Need
Bring holiday cheer to neighbors in need by participating in the Annual Christmas Toy Drive. The toy drive is organized by Folsom's Citizens Assisting Public Safety (CAPS), in partnership with the Folsom Police and Fire Departments and the Folsom Police Foundation. Toys and gifts collected are delivered to Folsom families in need by Folsom Police and Fire personnel in the days before Christmas.
Help make the holidays special for local families in two ways:
Make a wish come true.
Select an ornament from the trees in the lobby of the Folsom Police Department or Folsom Fire Department Station 35 to fill the specific wish of a child. Return the ornament and new, unwrapped gift to the Police or Fire Department.
Bring a gift of your choosing for a child, teen or adult.
New, unopened and unwrapped toys, as well as new clothing or gift cards, may be dropped off at the Folsom Police Department or at the Folsom Fire Department Station 35.
The Folsom Police Department is located at 46 Natoma Street and Folsom Fire Department Station 35 is located at 535 Glenn Drive. Donated gifts can be delivered between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. through December 8. For more information contact Jessica Hess at 916-351-3409 or jhess@folsom.ca.us.
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Free Senior Dance Friday
The Folsom Senior Center hosts its First Friday Dance from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, December 1. The dance is free for ages 55+. A 30-minute line dance lesson kicks things off at 1:30 p.m.; all levels are welcome to join. After the lesson, enjoy light refreshments and a variety of music from the 50s and beyond. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street; call 916-355-7285 for more information.
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Gifts That Give Back
Commemorative Johnny Cash Trail items make great gifts, whether you're looking to top off a stocking or wow the recipient with a one-of-a-kind item - or treat yourself! Johnny Cash Trail branded items for sale include mouse pads and medals, marble coasters, tote bags, shirts, cycling jerseys and shorts. A limited-edition "JCASH50" California legacy license plate is also available, beautifully framed with a photo of Johnny Cash standing in front of Folsom Prison's east gate in 1968 - the day of his famed live performance for an inmate audience - and an engraved silver plate of commemoration. Only 100 of these special license plates were made in honor of the 50th anniversary of Cash's performance at Folsom State Prison.
Find samples and purchase any of these unique items at the Folsom Senior and Art Center, 48 Natoma Street; open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The framed license plates may also be purchased online; find details and more information about the trail at
www.FolsomCashArtTrail.com
. All proceeds from these items benefit the Johnny Cash Trail Art Experience, and are specifically earmarked for "Cash's Pick" - two 7-foot-tall bronze guitar picks that will anchor each end of the trail.
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Online Shoppers: Make a free donation to the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary
Did you know that you can donate to the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary every time you make a purchase on Amazon, at no cost to you? Here's how it works: simply make your purchase at AmazonSmile - it's the same Amazon you know, with the same products and prices, and you can use your existing Amazon account. Select the Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary as the charitable organization you'd like to
benefit, and the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases at no cost to you! Every donation counts, so help spread the word to family, friends and co-workers!
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