City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of July 30, 2018
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Pavement Rehabilitation Project
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The City of Folsom will be performing a pavement rehabilitation project on the following roadways:
- Madison Avenue between Main Avenue and Lake Natoma Drive
- Greenback Lane between Lake Natoma Drive and Folsom-Auburn Road
- Folsom-Auburn Road between Greenback Lane and Oak Avenue
Work will begin the evening of Sunday, August 5 and continue nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. with an estimated completion date of October 12. There will be no work on Friday or Saturday evenings.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the project, please contact project manager Ryan Chance at 916-461-6713 or
rchance@folsom.ca.us.
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Bring Your Family and Friends to the Wacky Dash Saturday
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End your summer on a wet and wild note at the Wacky Dash obstacle course challenge Saturday, August 4 at Rodeo Park. The 1.5-mile family-friendly course features mud pits, balance beams, tightropes, water slides, giant inflatables, a foam tunnel and other fun surprises. Tackle the course as an individual or form a team with your friends, family and co-workers. Zany and colorful attire is encouraged, and all registered participants take home a colorful custom medal to commemorate their accomplishment!
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Folsom Public Library Hosts Blood Drive
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The Folsom Public Library will host a blood drive Tuesday, August 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. BloodSource has had to cancel drives in the region of the Carr fire near Redding as BloodSource staff and resident donors are being evacuated, making upcoming blood drives even more important. Please consider donating at this event or a local donor center. Enter blood drive code D327 when registering.
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Registration is Open for L’Etape California Bike Ride
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The annual L'Etape California is a mass participation bike ride open to the public and road cyclists of all skill levels. The scenic rides are designed by Le Tour de France directors and provide cyclists with challenging courses comparable to an Alps mountain stage of the world’s most well-known bike race. For the first time, the City of Folsom, Visit Folsom, and Palladio are proud to host this event over the Labor Day weekend, September 1 and 2. The event includes a Cycling and Lifestyle Expo Saturday, September 1 at the Palladio in Folsom. The L'Etape bike rides take place Sunday, September 2 with 60- and 90-mile route options that start and finish in Folsom and include the beautiful scenery of the Sierra foothills. Along the way, competitions for King and Queen of the Mountain will reward the top men and women riders.
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First Friday Series: Acoustic Blend
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Join the Folsom Public Library Friday, August 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. to hear music comprised of traditional, contemporary, and original songs which crosses and blends Bluegrass, Celtic, Country Fiddle Tunes, and Folk music.
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The Folsom Senior Center hosts a dance for ages 55+ the first Friday of every month. Join the fun from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 3; admission is $3/person and includes a 30-minute dance lesson and light refreshments. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street; call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Second Saturday Art Workshop: Painting from the Heart
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Join artist Allison Tomei from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 11 for a creative painting workshop at the 48 Natoma Public Art Center. Allison will explain and demonstrate intuitive painting techniques. Come and unleash your creativity and feed your spirit in this fun, hands-on workshop for ages 16+. Class fee is $40 for Folsom residents ($47/non-residents);
register online
or call 916-461-6601.
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Community Service Day Volunteer Registration Open
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Thousands of volunteers will complete nearly 50 service projects on Saturday, September 15 at the fifth annual Community Service Day, Folsom’s largest day of volunteerism. Community members can now register to volunteer for more than 40 different projects. This citywide volunteer effort is centered on the belief that many hands make light work.
Join us!
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, Lakeside Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Kaiser Permanente, White Rock Springs Ranch, Folsom Ranch, Western Health Advantage, Lowe’s, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Gekkeikan Sake, KPIT, AKT Investments, Inc., Lane Florence LLC, Brittany Black – Lyon Real Estate, Green Acres Nursery & Supply, SAFE Credit Union, SMUD and the Folsom Chamber of Commerce.
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Historic District Businesses Open During Construction
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Historic District businesses on Leidesdorff Street— including Heckle Alehouse & Eatery, Karen’s Bakery and Body Concepts—are open to the public as work is completed on the Lake Natoma Trail Gap Closure Project. Crews are currently constructing the first Class IV bikeway in Folsom for exclusive use by cyclists, as well as a separate parallel sidewalk for pedestrians. The bikeway will be 12-feet wide. Modified temporary access is provided for all surrounding businesses. The project limits are along the north side of Leidesdorff and Riley streets extending from Reading Street to Scott Street. The Lake Natoma Trail Gap Closure Project fills the gap in the Lake Natoma Trail, providing for a continuous path around Lake Natoma, with connections to the Johnny Cash, Folsom Lake and American River Parkway trails. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2018.
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Historic District Commission
August 1 at 5 p.m.
Planning Commission
August 1 at 6:30 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
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