City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of January 22, 2019
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Folsom Parade of Champions Tomorrow
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A celebration parade in Historic Folsom tomorrow night will honor the 2018 state champion Folsom Bulldogs team and the 2018 state champion Vista del Lago girls varsity cross country team. The parade begins at 7 p.m. with participants marching down Coloma and Sutter streets. The parade will conclude with a rally at the Folsom Historic Amphitheater. Those planning on attending the parade should park at Rodeo Park or the Historic District parking garage. The community is encouraged to attend. For information about shopping and dining in Historic Folsom, visit
www.historicfolsom.org
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Volunteer Opportunity: Assist Folsom’s First Responders
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The Folsom Fire Department’s annual Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) course begins in March. The course curriculum includes: how to assist family members and neighbors until emergency responders arrive, disaster preparedness, first aid, search and rescue, and emergency response plans. Students who complete the required training course and pass a background check will become members of the Folsom Fire Department’s volunteer CERT team. The CERT training course is free; participants must be age 18 or older, and preference is given to applicants who live or work in Folsom. For more information and to register, email
folsomcert@folsom.ca.us.
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Mayor Howell Delivers 2019 State of the City Address
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Folsom Mayor Kerri Howell delivered the 2019 State of the City address at a luncheon hosted by the Folsom Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, January 17. In the annual address, Mayor Howell reviewed recent accomplishments and shared upcoming milestones in the year ahead.
A recorded version of the speech is available on the City’s
website
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Low-Cost Rabies Clinic Wednesday
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City of Folsom Animal Services hosts a vaccination and licensing clinic 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 23 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 November and December); 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.
Looking for a new forever friend?
Search for an adoptable dog or cat on the Sacramento SPCA’s
website
or visit their adoption center located at 6201 Florin Perkins Road in Sacramento. The adoption center is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The City of Folsom contracts with the Sacramento SPCA for animal shelter services.
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Now Recruiting: Volunteer Zoo Docents
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Do you have a passion for animals and want to make a difference? Consider joining the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary’s volunteer docent team! 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, staff booths at community events, help with youth camps, assist at special events, and more. The docent training class begins February 11; deadline to
register
is February 4 (docents must be at least age 21). Call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Stay Informed During an Emergency
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Last week, Sacramento Alert conduced a test of the emergency notification system throughout Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo counties. The January 15 test was conducted using text, email, and voicemail messages that were delivered to residents who are registered to receive the emergency notifications. In the event of a true emergency, the system would be used to deliver important public safety information and instructions.
If you have not yet done so, Folsom residents are encouraged to register your cell phones/text devices and email addresses with the
Regional Emergency Alert System
. You can register multiple phone numbers and addresses to ensure that you are notified of emergencies near home, work, school, or other locations. Folsom residents can also download the
Nixle
app, which is used by the Folsom Police Department to communicate details about road closures or detours, missing persons, and other public safety information. For more information about the emergency alert systems, call the Folsom Police Department’s communication center at 916-461-6427.
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Gallery at 48 Natoma Hosts Exhibit Reception Friday
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The public is invited to a free reception 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 25 for the gallery’s new exhibit featuring art quilts by Linda Waddle and Lin Schiffner, and 3-dimensional fiber sculptures by Susan Heller. An exhibit of work celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Folsom’s Rainbow Bridge by members of the Folsom Arts Association will be on display in the Community Exhibition Gallery. The evening includes live music and light refreshments. The professional art gallery is located in the 48 Natoma Senior and Art Center; the gallery’s regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
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City Council Meeting
January 22, 6:30 p.m.
Traffic Safety Committee
January 24, 4:00 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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