City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of June 24, 2019
Summer of Music Concert Friday
The free summer concert series continues at City Lions Park from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 28 featuring the popular dance band Innersoul. Their energetic mix of R&B, old school, and Latin dance classics will get your weekend started off on the right note. Bring a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site from Dog Town Food Truck, Local Kine, and the Pink Ice Cream Cart. The concerts take place every other Friday in June and July, and are presented by Folsom Parks & Recreation. Find the complete concert line-up on the City of Folsom website .
Folsom Pro Rodeo
Don’t miss the patriotic family fun at the 59th Annual Folsom Pro Rodeo Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6. The patriotic event offers non-stop rodeo action, outstanding nightly fireworks, mutton busting, and much more! For information and tickets, visit  www.FolsomProRodeo.com .
Tips for a Water-Wise Summer
Now is the perfect time to give your irrigation system a tune-up. To get started, follow these four simple steps:

  • Inspect. Check your irrigation system for clogged, broken, or missing sprinkler heads. Contact Folsom's Water Conservation Team and schedule a free Water-Wise House Call. Make an appointment at waterconservation@folsom.ca.us or 916-461-6174.
  • Connect. Examine points where the sprinkler heads connect to pipes and hoses.
  • Direct. Adjust sprinklers to apply water only to the landscape.
  • Select. Update your system's schedule with the seasons or select a WaterSense labeled controller.
Wednesday Float Night at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center
Relax, recharge, and enjoy the warm summer evening while you float away your stress at these new weekly sessions for ages 18+. We’ll play relaxing music to help you unwind, and provide floatation belts or jackets (you may also bring your own single-person inflatable or inner tube to lounge on). Float nights take place from 9:15 to 10:15 p.m. Wednesdays through August 12; admission is $5 per person. The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is located at 1200 Riley Street; call 916-461-6640 for more information.
Fireworks Safety Tips
Fourth of July fireworks are a favorite Folsom tradition, but did you know that in the United States more fires are reported on this day than any other day of the year? The good news is you can enjoy the festivities and fireworks with just a few simple safety tips. Also, learn important precautions you can take to keep your pet safe.

Employment Opportunities with Folsom Parks & Recreation
The Fun Factory Preschool program is hiring part-time aides to assist lead teachers with classroom activities including games, arts and crafts, carpet time, room preparation and clean-up, and other related duties. Applicants must be age 18 or older, and at least one year of experience working with children in a preschool or school setting is required.

The Municipal Landscape Services Division is accepting applications for two park aide positions to assist with landscape and hardscape maintenance throughout the city. Duties include tree and brush pruning and removal, litter removal, graffiti abatement, minor maintenance and repair tasks, irrigation repairs, and other related duties. Applicants must be age 18 or older, a high school graduate or equivalent to the completion of 12 th grade, and prior landscape or maintenance experience is a plus.

Learn more about the positions and download a job application from the City of Folsom website .
Lawn Care Workshop
Lawn care can sometimes be challenging in Folsom, due to the area’s warm temperatures, rocky clay soils, and sloped lawns. Learn the secrets to a healthy, green lawn as well as alternatives to traditional turf at a free lawn care workshop offered by the City of Folsom Water Conservation Division. The workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street, Folsom. Registration is now open. For more information or to register, call 916-461-6174 or email  waterconservation@folsom.ca.us .
Folsom Senior Center Hosts Independence Day Party Friday 
All seniors age 55+ are invited to this fun celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 28. The free event includes light refreshments, a raffle, and a lively game of Bingo. Party-goers are encouraged to wear their most festive patriotic 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.
Upcoming City Meetings
City Council Meeting
June 25, 6:30 p.m.

Traffic Safety Committee
June 27, 4 p.m.
Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
Christine Brainerd · cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us · 916-461-6013 (office)

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