City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of February 11, 2019
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Rainbow Bridge Turns 100-Years-Old
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The iconic Rainbow Bridge opened February 10, 1919 and was originally built to address the growing need for automobile transportation across the American River. An outstanding level of aesthetics was incorporated into the bridge design, and the soaring concrete arches helped make Rainbow Bridge one of Folsom’s signature landmarks. Today, more than 25,000 vehicles cross the century-old bridge daily.
Help celebrate the local icon on social media by sharing Rainbow Bridge memories and photos using hashtags #FolsomRainbowBridge100 or #FolsomRainbowBridge💯.
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Rainbow Bridge Centennial Celebrations
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The Folsom community is coming together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the iconic Rainbow Bridge with a centennial celebration. The celebration began on Sunday, February 10, with a variety of special promotions, events, and activities taking place over the 100 days leading up to the main day-long celebration on Saturday, May 4 in Historic Folsom. For a list of events and promotions visit
www.folsomrainbowbridge.com/celebrations.
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Applications to Sell Fireworks in Folsom
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The application period for local nonprofit organizations or corporations to sell state-approved fireworks in the City of Folsom runs from March 1 - 29. Folsom clubs, organized primarily for charitable, religious, educational, athletic, veteran, patriotic, welfare, civic betterment, or similar purposes, are eligible to sell "Safe and Sane" fireworks to the public during the Fourth of July holiday season as a way to raise money for their Folsom-based organization. For more information visit the Folsom Fire Department's
webpage
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Get Charged Up for National Battery Day
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National Battery Day is Monday, February 18 and it is a great reminder that all batteries are hazardous. It's against the law to place batteries in any curbside containers and should instead be disposed of properly through Folsom's Household Hazardous Waste Program. T
ake advantage of the c
ity’s
Door 2 Door Residential Household Hazardous Waste
collection program o
r drop off batteries at one of our community
take back partners
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Be sure to bag or tape the terminals on any battery over nine volts, and all Lithium and lead acid batteries to avoid short circuiting and possible fire or explosion.
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Free Educational Workshop
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Presenter Bill Corley, CFP, RICP, presents his “How Will You Spend Your Retirement Savings?” workshop 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 12. Bill will discuss retirement savings and spending plans, and answer questions from workshop attendees. The workshop is free for ages 50+, but you must reserve a seat in advance by calling 916-461-6601. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street, next to Folsom City Hall.
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Now Hiring for Summer Jobs
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Folsom Parks & Recreation is hiring summer day camp counselors and site leaders to plan and supervise group games, arts and crafts, field trips, and other activities for youth and teen day camps. Applicants must be at least age 17, and prior experience working with youth is desirable. Visit the City of Folsom
website
to download an employment application; call 916-461-6614 or email
fnelson@folsom.ca.us
for more details about the positions.
The Folsom Aquatic Center is also hiring summer staff to fill the positions of lifeguards, swim instructors, snack bar attendants, and other jobs. Lifeguards must be at least age 15 and enroll in a training class in March or April. For more details about the positions, call 916-461-6640 or email
sseeba@folsom.ca.us
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Fitness Programs for Everyone
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Have you resolved to become a healthier you this year, but don’t know where to start? Folsom Parks & Recreation has a wide variety of fitness and sports programs for preschoolers, youth, teens, adults, and seniors age 55 and older. Browse through all of the winter/spring classes on the City of Folsom
website
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City Council Meeting
February 12, 6:30 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
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Get Connected, Stay Informed
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