City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of October 29, 2018
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The first Vote Centers in Sacramento County are now open and registered voters can vote or drop off a mail ballot anytime between now and election day, November 6. Due to the new Voter’s Choice Act, voters can vote at any Vote Center in Sacramento County. For a list of Vote Centers in Folsom with opening dates and times visit the
elections page on the City of Folsom’s website.
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Applications now Available for Commissions and Committees
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The City of Folsom has long benefited from the active involvement of residents in many civic activities and one of the many ways that our residents can be involved is by serving on one of the City’s commissions and committees. There are a variety of opportunities available and residents are encouraged to take part in helping develop city programs. For more information on the available opportunities and applications visit the
City of Folsom website.
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Open House to Discuss Sacramento Regional Transit Annexation of Folsom Stage Line
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Sacramento Regional Transit is holding an open house to discuss the proposed annexation agreement to transfer Folsom Stage Line services to Sacramento Regional Transit at the Senior and Arts Center at 48 Natoma Street, Tuesday, October 30, 5 to 7 p.m.
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Fall Into a Beautiful Water-Wise Landscape
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Fall is the perfect time to redo your yard and add low-water use plants great for our climate. The soil still holds summer's warmth, which encourages root growth, but new plants don’t require as much water because the days are getting cooler instead of heating up.
When spring rolls around, your fall plantings will have established root systems and be ready to start their growth spurt and be better prepared for the heat of summer.
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Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery
Daylight Saving Time Ends This Sunday, November 4
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Working smoke alarms can help you and your family safely escape a home fire. When you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time, make sure to change your batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. The National Fire Protection Association reports that 71 percent of smoke alarms which failed to operate had missing, disconnected or dead batteries. And about three out of five home fire deaths occurred where there were either no smoke alarms or they were not properly working. There should be one smoke alarm in every bedroom, along with an alarm outside each sleeping area, on each story of the home. A carbon monoxide alarm should be installed on each floor, outside of each separate sleeping area.
When you are changing the batteries on your smoke alarms on Sunday, it’s also the perfect time to check the expiration date on the alarm. Beginning in 2015, the Office of the State Fire Marshal required all smoke alarms to have the manufactured date printed on the device. Smoke alarms should be replaced every ten years from that date. For more information, call the City of Folsom Fire Department at 916-461-6300.
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The Indian festival of Diwali or Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is traditionally celebrated with the use of California State Fire Marshal registered Safe and Sane fireworks. The use of approved fireworks in conjunction with this festival may occur between November 5 at noon through November 10 at 9 p.m. in the City of Folsom. The use of dangerous and illegal fireworks is still prohibited within all areas of the City of Folsom.
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Runway 18 Fundraising Fashion Show Sunday
Tickets still available
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Local dignitaries and residents will strut the catwalk for a good cause from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 4 at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street. The event also includes appetizers, an auction and a raffle. Proceeds from the second annual event benefit Folsom Runway, a volunteer community group developed in partnership with Folsom Parks & Recreation to provide inclusive recreational opportunities for children with special needs. The goal of the group is to provide the means for kids with special needs to participate in the same programs as their friends. Purchase tickets
online
or call 916-461-6640 for more information.
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Tired of eating the same thing over and over? Join food blogger Elaine from
seasonedvegetable.com
and learn how to make your leftovers into something new with just a few ingredients. Whether week night dinner staples or holiday meal surplus, this program will cover recommended pantry staples to give your leftovers new life and new flavor. Samples will be included. The presentation will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 2 at the Folsom Public Library.
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Fundraiser for the Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary Saturday
Eat some good … do some good!
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Chicago Fire is hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary
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Stop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, November 3 and mention the Folsom Zoo fundraiser, and 20 percent of your meal purchase will be donated to the Friends organization. Please note: fundraiser is only valid at Chicago Fire’s 614 Sutter Street location in Historic Folsom.
The Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Their mission is to preserve and enhance a city treasure by assisting in the enrichment of the lives of the animals living at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. Learn more about them at
www.folsomzoofriends.org
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Registration Open for Youth Sports Leagues
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Flag Football
Everybody plays in this “no-cut” program for second through eighth-grade kids. The 10-week program begins in January; games are played on Folsom’s artificial turf fields. Priority registration for Folsom residents is open through November 30.
Indoor Soccer
Form a team of your outdoor youth soccer teammates and friends, and play indoors this winter at the Folsom Sports Complex, 66 Clarksville Road. The first winter league session begins play November 26; a minimum of six games are guaranteed. Division champions will be determined by playoff games if required. Priority registration is open through November 2.
Call the Folsom Sports Complex at 916-461-6650 for more details and to register for these programs.
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The Folsom Senior Center hosts a dance for ages 55+ the first Friday of every month. Join the fun from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 2; admission is $3/person and includes a 30-minute dance lesson to get things moving, and light refreshments. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street; call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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No Scheduled Meetings this Week
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
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Get Connected, Stay Informed
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