City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of March 11, 2019
Community Service Day Brainstorming Meeting, Request for Project Proposals 
The Folsom community is coming together again to plan the sixth annual Community Service Day, Folsom’s largest day of volunteerism. This powerful day of service mobilizes thousands of volunteers of all ages and interests to complete dozens of service projects throughout Folsom. Organizers are seeking community-based projects for this year's Community Service Day event, planned for Saturday, September 21. A community brainstorming meeting will be held Wednesday, March 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center to identify community projects. Organizers are also seeking project proposals from the community. To learn more or submit a project proposal, visit www.folsomcommunityservice.org .
Tax Season is Here
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially began accepting tax returns on January 28. As the April 15 deadline approaches, more and more criminals are out trolling for their next victim. Make sure you don’t become a victim this tax season. 

Low-Cost Rabies Clinic Wednesday
City of Folsom Animal Services will host a low-cost rabies clinic 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 27 at Folsom City Park, 403 Stafford Street. 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.
Folsom National Little League Parade Saturday
Folsom National Little League will hold their opening day parade Saturday, March 16. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Lembi Park and will travel west on Riley Street, north on Glenn Drive, east on School Street, and south on Wales Drive, concluding back at Lembi Park. Learn more about Folsom National Little League at www.folsomnational.com.
Preschool Registration Wednesday
In-person registration for the 2019-20 Fun Factory and Kindergarten Readiness school year takes place from 7 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 13 at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street. This is the only in-person registration location, regardless of the classroom or program you wish to enroll your child in. Find more details about the programs, what items you are required to bring to the in-person registration, parent handbooks, and registration packets on the City of Folsom website .
Folsom Senior Center Hosts St. Patrick's Day Party Friday 
All seniors age 55+ are invited to this fun celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 15. The free event includes light refreshments, a raffle, and live musical entertainment by Music Mike. Party-goers are encouraged to wear festive St. Patrick's Day attire and may bring a brown-bag lunch. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street; call 916-461-6601 for more information.
Volunteer for Trails Day, Arbor Day and Creek Week Events 
Trails Day/Arbor Day 
Join community volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13 for Folsom's 25 th annual Trails Day and Arbor Day event. Volunteers are needed to help with trail enhancements, and tree maintenance and planting along trails and open space areas in the city. All volunteers receive a free commemorative T-shirt, lunch, and beverages – plus the satisfaction of making a positive contribution to the environment and community. The event is free, but you must  pre-register   to participate.
 
Creek Week/Earth Day  
Volunteers are needed to clean up sections of the Humbug, Willow, and Hinkle Creeks in Folsom. This event is sponsored by the Sacramento Area Creeks Council as part of the Regional Creek Week activities. Register for Creek Week volunteer duty online or call 916-454-4544 for more information.
 
Volunteers should wear work clothes and shoes, and bring a pair of work gloves. These events are free, but you must pre-register to participate!
Upcoming City Meetings
City Council Meeting
March 12, 6:30 p.m.

Arts & Cultural Commission – CANCELED
March 14, 6:30 p.m.
Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
Christine Brainerd · cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us · 916-461-6013 (office)

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