City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of May 20, 2019
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Summer Season at the Aquatic Center Begins Saturday
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The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center opens for the summer season Saturday, May 25. Recreation swim takes place daily from 1 to 6 p.m., and with three pools, high and low diving boards, a three-story waterslide, and interactive play structure, there are plenty of ways to have fun and keep cool under the watchful eyes of trained lifeguards. Kiwi and The Beast – the aquatic center’s giant inflatable obstacle courses – also return this season. The Poolside Café offers a wide variety of snacks, drinks, and treats for sale, and there are plenty of spots to kick back and lounge in the sun or shade. The aquatic center also offers all-day and afternoon summer camps for kids ages 8 to 12. Visit
www.folsom.ca.us/aquaticcenter
or call 916-461-6640
to learn more.
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City of Folsom Observes Memorial Day Monday, May 27
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City administrative offices will be closed on Memorial Day. For urgent City issues, call 916-355-7231. Call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies.
- The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- The Andy Morin Sports Complex will be open with modified hours on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Monday, May 27.
- The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center will be open for lap and recreation swim from 1 to 5 p.m.
- The Fun Factory preschools will be closed.
- The FIDO Field Dog Park will be open from 7 a.m. to one hour after sunset.
- The Folsom Skate and Bike Park will be open from 1 to 6 p.m.
- The Folsom Public Library will be closed.
- 48 Natoma Senior and Art Center will be closed.
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Folsom Celebrates National Public Works Week
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It’s National Public Works Week, a time to celebrate the tireless commitment of public works professionals who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services known as public works. The City of Folsom’s Public Works Department is responsible for the design and management of capital improvement projects and the maintenance of city streets, roads, streetlights, traffic signals, and stormwater drainage facilities. Department staff also provide solid waste, recycling, and green waste collection services, as well as hazardous materials management. The health, safety, beauty, and comfort of the Folsom community greatly depends on these operational services. Watch the “We Are Folsom Public Works” video to learn more about the Public Works Department operations.
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Avoid the Summer Slump: Join the Fun at Summer Day Camps
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Summer day camps are a great way for kids and teens to keep their minds engaged and bodies active while they’re out of school. Folsom Parks & Recreation offers a variety of camps for kids to learn a new sport or sharpen existing skills, showcase their talents through the arts, spark their imaginations through creative play, explore and enjoy the outdoors, make new friends, and create lasting memories. Options range from several hours to all-day camps with extended care options. Camps are conducted by trained and caring staff and provide a supervised, positive and inclusive environment.
Register for camps online
or call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Folsom Fire Department Seeks Community Input
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The Folsom Fire Department is in the process of updating its strategic plan and would like to know community members’ priorities, expectations, and concerns. Please assist by completing this short survey:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/XXTJ7QQ
.
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Fair Housing Seminar for Rental Owners and Property Managers
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A free seminar on Tuesday, June 4, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Folsom Community Center will help rental owners and property managers understand and comply with state and federal fair housing laws that prevent housing discrimination. An experienced landlord-tenant attorney will discuss current fair housing topics, which include compliance with new laws and regulations, reasonable accommodations and modifications for disabled renters, rental occupancy guidelines, assistive animals, hostile housing environment, and use of criminal history for tenant screening.
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Enjoy the camaraderie and fun of a team sport with the new inner tube water polo and cornhole adult sports leagues. The cornhole league starts Friday, May 31 at Lembi Park, and inner tube water polo begins Monday, June 10 at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center. Other sport leagues for adults include soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, bocce ball, and flag football. Call 916-461-6650 to learn more and register for leagues.
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Meet the Folsom Police Department Cadets
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The Folsom Police Department has some new fresh faces helping out around town. The Folsom Police Department Cadets are college students who are pursuing careers in law enforcement. Through this paid internship, the Cadets will rotate throughout various divisions of the Department to learn about law enforcement and grow their skills before they join the Police Academy.
Residents will see the Folsom Police Cadets around town. Cadets assist the:
- Traffic Division by responding to non-injury traffic collisions and parking complaints.
- Patrol Division by assisting with traffic control at major collisions or other necessary road closures.
- Animal Services with responding to at-large or dead animal calls and snake removal calls.
- Crime Prevention and Community Services divisions by assisting with vacation checks and community meetings.
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Free Senior Workshop Tuesday
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The Folsom Senior Center hosts “Don’t Get Caught in Retirement Tax Traps” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. The workshop is presented by Bill Corley, CFP, RICP, and will focus on how to develop a tax strategy prior to retirement, and how taxes affect savings, withdrawals, and Social Security benefits in retirement. A question and answer period is also included. The workshop is free for ages 50+; reserve your seat by calling 916-461-6601.
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Library Commission
May 21, 6:30 p.m.
Utility Commission
May 21, 6:30 p.m.
Traffic Safety Committee
May 23, 4 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
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