City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of June 11, 2018
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts Around Folsom  
Folsom residents have multiple opportunities to enjoy free outdoor concerts this summer at the Palladio on Wednesday evenings; the Historic District Amphitheater on Thursday evenings; and City Lions Park on Friday evenings.

The free summer concert series presented by Folsom Parks & Recreation at City Lions Park continues Friday, June 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring the band Keep on Truckin’ playing the classic rock of the Woodstock generation. Bring a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site from a variety of food trucks. The concerts continue weekly through July 27. Find the complete concert line-up on the City of Folsom website .
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Report community issues with SeeClickFix Folsom. 

This free app improves residents’ ability to submit and track non-emergency service requests through an online and mobile platform. Residents can report concerns through service request categories via the City of Folsom website, mobile app (iPhone, Android), Facebook App and SeeClickFix.com. When submitting issues, residents can provide locational, descriptive and photographic information as they see the issue in real time.

Water Safety Tips & Free Life Jacket Loaner Program
As the weather warms up, many Folsom residents head to lakes and rivers to cool down. Here are a few tips from the Folsom Fire Department to help you stay safe this summer:
  • Always wear a life jacket and ensure it fits properly
  • Learn how to swim
  • Never swim alone
  • Always watch children
  • Never use rope swings or jump off of bridges
  • Be cautious of currents and rocks under the water
  • Only swim in designated areas
  • Call 911 immediately if someone is in trouble or drowning

The Folsom Fire Department’s Life Jacket Loaner Program provides Folsom residents with free daily and weekend rental of life jackets for all ages of children and adults. The life jackets are available at Folsom Fire Station 35 at 535 Glenn Drive; borrowers must provide a valid driver’s license. For more information, contact the City of Folsom Fire Department at 916-461-6300.

Grand Opening Celebration for the Barnyard Experience
Thursday, June 28, 6-8 p.m.

The public is invited to the free grand opening celebration for the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary’s new hands-on learning center. The Barnyard Experience provides a new home for Gus the horse, miniature donkeys Hallie and Rosie, Ernie the Zebu, and some other new animal friends. Unique exhibits include a mechanical milking cow, a hexagonal glass-walled beehive, and a variety of farm equipment and historical artifacts. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, take part in hands-on activities, meet some of the barn animals, and enjoy light refreshments. Call 916-351-3527 for more details.
Folsom Public Library Hosts Camping Basics Workshop
Whether you are new to California or new to camping, this class is sure to inform and inspire! Join REI to learn what you need to take your first, second or third camping trip, and special considerations for camping in California. This presentation will highlight the diverse camping opportunities available in various regions as well as cover the basics: California essentials, gear and equipment, local activities, great regional resources, and areas to camp. Registration is requested .

Summer Stroll in Historic Folsom
Sacramento Regional Transit District and community partners will gather at the Historic Folsom Station Thursday, June 14 at 5 p.m. for a brief ceremony to celebrate SacRT’s recent announcement to expand Gold Line evening service hours and provide 30-minute service to the Historic Folsom Station, followed by “Summer Stroll on Sutter,” a street festival hosted by the Folsom Chamber and the Folsom Historic District Merchants Association.

Water-Wise House Calls
Want to reduce your water use at home? The City of Folsom offers water customers complimentary Water-Wise House Calls. As part of this service, a city water conservation specialist will run your sprinkler system and evaluate its efficiency, provide advice on how to operate it, help you determine an effective watering schedule, and give advice on upgrading your system with new technology. To schedule your free Water-Wise House Call, contact the City of Folsom’s Water Conservation Division at 916-461-6171 or waterconservation@folsom.ca.us .

Senior Workshop Tuesday
The Folsom Senior Center hosts “Strategies for Retirement Income That Lasts,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12. The free workshop for ages 50+ is presented by Bill Corley, a certified financial planner. Reserve your free seat by calling 916-461-6601; the workshop is held at the Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Street.
Folsom Aquatic Center’s Little Dippers Swim Program
Little Dippers is exclusively for parents and youngsters age six and under. It provides a great opportunity for little ones to splash and play and increase their water confidence in a less-crowded environment. The program takes place in the activity pool 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays through August 10. Admission is $5 per person (season passes not valid for this program); all participants are required to exit the facility at noon but are allowed free re-entry at 1 p.m. for recreation swim.

Upcoming City Meetings
City Council Meeting ( Agenda )
June 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Arts & Cultural Commission
June 14 at 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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