City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of March 18, 2019
Celebrate Moms, Family, and Fitness
Honor and celebrate moms at the 5 th annual Love My Mom 5K Saturday, May 11. This popular event is presented by Folsom Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Palladio and Kaiser. The 5K course – 3.1 miles – is flat and closed to traffic, making it an ideal route for runners, walkers, and stroller striders. The race starts and finishes at Whole Foods; the course includes the Palladio’s interior streets and surrounding roads. Kids ages 10 and under can register for the Kids’ Dash and take home a medal to commemorate their accomplishment.

Participants will be electronically timed and special awards will be presented to top finishers in a variety of categories including single and double strollers, top female, top mom, and more. Leashed dogs are welcome to join in the fun with their human companions. All registered 5K participants will receive a custom dry-fit shirt and special finisher’s medal. At the finish area, all participants can explore vendor booths, and enjoy light refreshments and DJ entertainment. Register today and save money—early bird rates are valid through April 7. Call 916-461-6601 for more information.
Fight the Bite this Spring
It's that time of year again, longer days, warmer temperatures and... mosquitoes. Increased rain from a very wet winter left behind stagnant water and more areas where mosquitoes can develop. More mosquitoes means a bigger threat of West Nile virus, a disease transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. Protect yourself from mosquitoes by following these tips from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District:  

  • At least once a week, walk around your property and check for any containers that may collect water. Drain water from buckets, flower pots, fountains, children's toys, pet dishes, cans, bird baths, tires, wheelbarrows and other containers in your yard.
  • Mosquitoes breed in wet and clogged street gutters. Do not over-water your lawn and please utilize yard waste containers for grass clippings and other debris.
  • Stock ornamental ponds, fountains and animal water troughs with mosquitofish. The District will provide them for free and will even deliver them to your home.
  • Drain water from pool, spa and boat covers.
  • Prevent mosquito bites by always wearing an effective mosquito repellent especially around dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active or when you spend time outside. 

Report dead birds by calling 1-877-968-2473. For any problems with mosquitoes or to report a mosquito breeding source call 1-800-429-1022 or visit  www.fightthebite.net .
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.
Faces of Folsom Exhibit at Folsom Public Library
Faces of Folsom is a photojournalistic project produced by members of the Teen Library Council that have captured portraits and stories of Folsom’s community members. The exhibit will kick off on March 30 and run through April 30 at the Folsom Public Library. A brief opening reception will be held March 30 at 10:30 a.m. This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. 
Get a Free Copy of the Rainbow Bridge Centennial Commemorative Blueprint
In celebration of Rainbow Bridge's 100th anniversary, commemorative blueprint posters are available for the public. To get your free copy, visit the Information Desk at City Hall, 50 Natoma Street during normal business hours. To learn more about the centennial celebration visit www.folsomrainbowbridge.com.
Registration is Open for Preschool Programs
Folsom Parks & Recreation’s Fun Factory and Kindergarten Readiness preschool programs are accepting registrations for the 2019-20 school year. Find more details about the programs, parent handbooks, and registration packets on the City of Folsom website , or call 916-461-6610 for more information.
With The First Day of Spring Upon Us, We Can Help With Spring Cleaning
Do you need to get rid of bulky items that don’t fit into your trash cans, such as old barbecues, patio furniture, and extra yard waste? The City of Folsom can help with its free Bulky Waste Pickup Program. Follow these easy steps to schedule a pickup:

  • Plan ahead. Bulky waste pickups are available by appointment only.
  • How much stuff? Up to five cubic yards of material is accepted per pickup. A maximum of three appointments per resident are allowed each year.
  • Curb placement rules. Place material curbside by 6 a.m. on the day of your scheduled appointment, but no earlier than one day before. You do not need to be home for the pickup.
  • Appointment Scheduling: Email your name, address, phone number, and list of pickup items to solidwaste@folsom.ca.us. City staff will reply with the next available appointment. Call 916-461-6730 if you prefer to schedule by phone.
Upcoming City Meetings
Library Commission
March 19, 6:30 p.m.
 
Utility Commission
March 19, 6:30 p.m.
 
Historic District Commission - CANCELED
March 20, 5 p.m.
 
Planning Commission
March 20, 6:30 p.m.
 
Landscaping & Lighting District Advisory Committee
March 21, 7 p.m.
Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
Christine Brainerd · cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us · 916-461-6013 (office)

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