City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of September 9, 2019
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Wednesday
The Folsom Fire and Police departments will host a 9/11 remembrance ceremony to honor all those who lost their lives and commemorate the ultimate sacrifices made by first responders. The event will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, at Folsom City Lions Park near the gazebo.
Utility Rate Presentation Tomorrow
The City of Folsom is conducting a rate study of all city utilities, including water, wastewater, and solid waste. A rate study is a detailed review of the city’s utility costs and the rate structure needed to meet those costs to support the delivery of safe, high-quality, and reliable service.

City of Folsom staff presented the initial findings of the utility rate study at a public workshop held during the regularly scheduled August 27 City Council Meeting. The City Council received information, requested additional time to review the findings and recommendations, and requested a follow-up presentation on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, for further discussion.

The public is encouraged to attend the rate study presentation to learn more and provide input. The City Council will provide direction and feedback to staff about the rate study findings and may authorize the issuance of notification to ratepayers as required by Proposition 218. No action will be taken to adjust utility rates at this meeting.

Utility Rate Study Presentation
Tuesday, September 10
City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
50 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Citywide Food Drive September 21
Folsom's Community Service Day includes a citywide food drive that benefits the Twin Lakes Food Bank. More than 400 volunteers will drop off empty grocery bags and a food needs wish list on every doorstep in Folsom. They will return the morning of Saturday, September 21 to pick up food donations left in view of the street. Food collected on Community Service Day serves the Twin Lakes Food Bank for more than half of the year.

Donation Drive at Community Service Day
Local organizations are teaming up to help community members in need at a Community Service Day donation drive from 7 a.m. to Noon Saturday, September 21. Organizers will collect the following items at Lakeside Church at 745 Oak Avenue Parkway.
 
Bicycles for Children and Adults – Folsom State Prison will collect unwanted bicycles to refurbish. The bicycles are later donated to community members in need.

Glasses – The Folsom Host Lions Club will collect used eyeglasses for the Folsom Vision Project, which provides glasses to those who cannot afford them.

Yarn and Fabric – The Folsom Lake Lions Club will collect yarn and fabric to support the Hooks N Needles program at Folsom State Prison, where inmates crochet, knit and sew a variety of items such as caps, scarves, small blankets and toys. The finished items are then donated to a number of charitable organizations.

Socks – The Rolling Hills Blue Star Moms will collect men’s and women’s socks for overseas military troops.

Purses – Julie’s Purse Project will collect new and gently used purses for distribution to local organizations that assist homeless women, domestic violence and sex trafficking survivors.

LEGOs – BrickDreams– a nationally recognized charity based in Folsom– is collecting unwanted LEGOs for children who have been the victim of domestic violence or abuse.

Show Your Glow!
Gather your family, friends, and co-workers and register your group for this popular annual event! Folsom Glow is a family-friendly 4K walk Saturday, October 5 starting at 7:45 p.m. The easy course begins and ends in Folsom’s Historic District and heads onto nearby paved recreational trails. Along the way, participants take part in a Silly String battle, enjoy DJ tunes, capture memories at a selfie station, and wade through a foam tunnel. All registered participants receive a custom-designed medal to commemorate the event. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, and creative ways to show your glow are encouraged! Visit the City of Folsom website to learn more and register – use the code “citynews” to save $5/person on entry fees.
Friends of the Folsom Library Book Sale
The popular biannual book sale takes place September 13 through 15, with thousands of books at deeply discounted prices. Proceeds from the sale help fund the library’s programming, materials, and more.

Shop Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. for the best selection; $5 admission on Friday only (military with ID and Friends of the Folsom Library members are free). Admission is free on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday shoppers can fill a grocery bag for just $5!

In the last two years, the Friends of the Folsom Library has donated $92,000 to support the Folsom Public Library and keep it one of the most popular in the region. Learn more at www.foflib.org . 
Blue Star Moms Donation Drive 
In support of the 6th Annual Community Service Day, the Rolling Hills Blue Star Moms are collecting items for overseas military troops. A one-day donation drive will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 13, at the Folsom Aquatic Center at 1200 Riley Street in Folsom.

City Awarded Grant to Improve Planning and Building Process
Customers seeking building permits will soon have better access to information and a smoother application process with a new state-of-the-art permit center and improved website, thanks to an SB-2 Planning Grant secured by the City of Folsom. The permit center will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the customer service counter for planning, development, engineering, and building permit services. These physical and technological improvements in the Community Development Department will be done in partnership with a software system conversion so that customers seeking repairs or permits will be able to submit plans, track progress, and request inspections all electronically. The $310,000 SB-2 Planning Grant was awarded by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. For more information, contact Community Development Director Pam Johns at pjohns@folsom.ca.us.
Player Spots Available for Mayor’s Cup Invitational Golf Tournament
A limited number of player spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the 22 nd annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament Friday, September 20 at Empire Ranch Golf Club. Tournament format is shotgun start at 10:45 a.m. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the CAVE Teen Center program for middle school children. Player spots are available for twosomes or foursomes; fees include green fees and cart, player swag, breakfast sandwich, chicken and tri-tip dinner buffet, and fun games and competitions at holes along the course. For more details and to reserve your player spots, contact Marilyn Robitaille at mrobitaille@folsom.ca.us .
“Pushing the Boundaries” Exhibit Reception Friday
The Gallery at 48 Natoma hosts a free public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 13 for the new exhibit featuring the work of two acclaimed artists. The work of artist Carol Ladewig includes a fascinating series of color and light studies, including wall-sized installations. Artist Kim Thoman’s work includes a display of mixed-media, three-dimensional printed sculpture, wall relief sculpture, and steel-embellished paintings. The adjacent Community Exhibition Gallery features the 13 th annual Folsom Focus Photography Contest entries by talented amateur photographers of all ages.

The evening includes live saxophone music by Jerry Fairlie and light refreshments. The galleries are located in the 48 Natoma Senior and Art Center; regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Folsom Parks & Recreation Presents New Educational Workshop: The Women of the Gold Rush Generation
September 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Journey back in time with Dr. Robert Lee Grant’s documentary film, “Gold Rush Generation,” and learn about some of the most influential figures who tamed the Wild West, settled California, and developed Folsom. The film spotlights the amazing contributions of minorities and women during the Gold Rush era. A question and answer session with Dr. Grant takes place after the screening of the film. The workshop for ages 15+ is held at the Robert H. Miller Rotary Clubhouse in Folsom; registration fee is $10/person. Register online or call 916-461-6601 for more information.
Upcoming City Meetings
City Council Meeting
September 10, 6:30 p.m.

Arts & Cultural Commission Meeting
September 12, 6:30 p.m.
Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Director
Christine Brainerd · cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us · 916-461-6013 (office)

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