City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of January 7, 2019
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Join the Folsom Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Kerri Howell for the annual State of the City address from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
Thursday, January 17.
In the annual address, Mayor Howell will review last year's milestones and discuss initiatives for 2019. The address will be posted to the city's website following the event, and will also be presented at the January 22 City Council meeting.
Tickets are available to the State of the City on the Chamber's
website
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The Folsom Parks & Recreation Winter/Spring Rec Guide is Here!
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The new Rec Guide was mailed to Folsom residents last week. The guide includes programs for all ages, with a wide variety of topics including fitness and sports, fine arts and crafts, swim lessons, cooking, social activities, school break camps, and family-focused special events. You may also browse through the
Rec Guide
and
register
for classes online. Additional printed copies are available at Folsom City Hall, the 48 Natoma Senior and Art Center, the Andy Morin Sports Complex, the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center, and the Folsom Public Library.
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Library Hosts Winter Reading Challenge
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Have you resolved to read more in 2019? The Folsom Public Library is hosting a Winter Reading Challenge through January 31. Read five books and keep track at
https://folsom.beanstack.org
. You can also participate by playing the Winter Reading Challenge BINGO, which can be found at any point-of-service desk in the library.
The Winter Reading Challenge is for ages 5 and up. Each age group (kids, teens, and adults) has a chance to win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card.
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Join the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary Docent Program
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Docents serve a vital role in helping to promote the zoo sanctuary’s educational mission of teaching responsible behavior toward all animals. Docents host school tours, interact with the public at community events, help with youth camps, and assist at special events. The docent training class begins February 11 and continues through March 19.
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LEGO Building Contest at the Folsom Public Library
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Put your LEGO building skills to the test in the 2nd Annual Folsom Public Library LEGO Building Contest. LEGO enthusiasts are invited to submit their best original creations for competition, or visit the library to see the creations and vote for their favorites.
To enter the contest, p
articipants must deliver completed projects to the library Tuesday, January 22 through noon, Saturday, January 26. Judging will take place 2 p.m. Saturday, January 26. For more information and to see the rules for the LEGO contest, visit the library at
www.folsom.ca.us/library
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2019 Brings New Helmet Laws, Changes to HOV Lanes
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As of January 1 hundreds of new laws are now in effect in the state of California. Here are some that Folsom residents should be aware of:
HOV Lane Decals:
Green or white decals that allow California drivers with a low emission vehicle to use the HOV lanes are no longer valid. Vehicles issued a green or white decal after January 1, 2017 will need to apply for a red decal. The
Department of Motor Vehicles
will begin to issue purple decals in 2019.
Bicycle Helmets and Youth: I
f a minor under the age of 18 is caught riding a bike, scooter, skateboard, or skates without a helmet, they will receive a citation. Like an adult who may be able to go to traffic school to waive a fine for a traffic citation, violators will have 120 days to take a safety class to clear the ticket and show they have a helmet to avoid paying a fine.
Bicycle Crashes:
A bicyclist could face felony hit-and-run charges if they leave the scene of an accident where someone is injured or dies. If you are involved in a bicycle accident and someone is hurt, please call 9-1-1 immediately and stay on the scene.
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Lake Natoma Trail Gap Closure Project is Finished
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The Lake Natoma Trail Gap Closure project in Folsom’s Historic District was completed at the end of December and is now open for use by cyclists and pedestrians. It includes the city’s first Class IV bike trail, also called a “separated bikeway,” which is a 12-foot-wide paved path that parallels Leidesdorff Street between Reading and Wool streets. The two-way path is separated from vehicle traffic by concrete curbs and is for the exclusive use of cyclists. A new 5-foot-wide sidewalk for pedestrians was also built along the same section of roadway.
This project filled the gap in the Lake Natoma Trail, providing cyclists and pedestrians with a continuous path around Lake Natoma with connections to the Johnny Cash Trail, Folsom Lake, and American River Parkway trails.
For more information or questions about this project, contact City of Folsom Trails Planner Brett Bollinger at
bbollinger@folsom.ca.us
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Second Saturday Art Workshop
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The Folsom Art Center’s Second Saturday Workshop series continues Saturday, January 12. Artist Juan Pena presents “Sketch for Ideas, Draw for Understanding,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Juan will guide students in the use of pencil sketching to create quick notes, outlines, and value studies to refer back to when you paint. Workshop fee for Folsom residents is $40 ($47 for non-residents); register
online
or call 916-461-6601 for more information. The Folsom Senior Center at 48 Natoma is also open for Second Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 55+; drop by and enjoy board games, books, a cup of coffee and some good conversation.
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City Council Meeting
January 8, 6:30 p.m.
Arts & Cultural Commission
January 10, 6:30 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
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Get Connected, Stay Informed
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