City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of January 14, 2019
Test of the Sacramento Region Emergency Alert System Tomorrow
The City of Folsom, in partnership with Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties, will test the regional emergency alert system on Tuesday, January 15. This alert system is a critical link for residents to immediately learn of any required actions, such as evacuating homes during an imminent fire.
 
Sacramento Alert is only used to disseminate messages about the health, safety, or welfare of a community that is being affected by a perceived, imminent, or actual emergency event. Folsom residents are urged to sign up for Sacramento Alert. To receive notifications on your mobile phone, or through email, sign-up at  www.sacramento-alert.org . 
2019 State of the City
Join the Folsom Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Kerri Howell for the annual State of the City address 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 .   
LEGO Building Contest at the Folsom Public Library
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, participants 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 .  
Traffic Alert: Intermittent Closures of East Natoma Street
An exciting new phase of the Oak Parkway Trail Undercrossing construction is scheduled to take place Thursday, January 17. Large sections of the precast concrete bike/pedestrian tunnel will be lowered into place by a construction crane, which will require full closure of both eastbound and westbound traffic lanes on Natoma Street between Prison Road and Fargo Way. The closures will be intermittent, lasting up to 10 minutes at a time, and taking place between 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorists who want to avoid delays are encouraged to use alternate routes around the construction zone.
 
The undercrossing is a new addition to Folsom’s recreational trail system, and will provide a seamless and safe route for cyclists and pedestrians to transition between the Oak Parkway and Johnny Cash trails. The undercrossing is scheduled to open for public use in spring 2019.

Cyclists and pedestrians should note that due to construction, the Oak Parkway Trail between Marchant Drive and East Natoma Street will remain closed through May. Detours are in place to direct trail users around the closure.

For more information about the project, email City of Folsom Trails Planner Brett Bollinger or call 916-461-6632.
Fitness Programs for Everyone
Have you resolved to become a healthier you this year, but don’t know where to start? Folsom Parks & Recreation has a wide variety of fitness and sports programs for preschoolers, youth, teens, adults, and seniors age 55 and older. Browse through all of the winter/spring classes on the City of Folsom website .
Volunteer Opportunity
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.
Library Hosts Winter Reading Challenge 
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.
Upcoming City Meetings
Landscaping & Lighting District Advisory Committee
January 17, 7:00 p.m.
Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
Christine Brainerd · cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us · 916-461-6013 (office)

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