City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of April 15, 2019
Spring Eggstravaganza
Hop on over to Lembi Park for the annual celebration and giant egg hunt Saturday, April 20. The festivities begin at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, kiddie carnival, entertainment, vendor displays, and youth activities. The egg hunt — featuring more than 25,000 eggs — starts at 10 a.m. sharp! Eggs are divided among four fields for different age categories. There’s also a special egg hunt just for parents and grandparents (ticket purchase required). This free event is presented by Folsom Parks & Recreation with the support of community sponsors; pancake breakfast and face painting may be purchased on-site. Find more information at www.folsom.ca.us.
Iron Point Road Railroad Crossing Replacement
Beginning Monday, April 22, a railroad crossing replacement project will require a full 10-day closure of Iron Point Road between East Bidwell Street and Cavitt Road to replace the existing deteriorated railroad tracks and drain pipes. Iron Point Road will be closed to vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic for 24 hours a day. Traffic will be detoured to Broadstone Parkway. All local businesses will be accessible during the closure. The fire department has evaluated the temporary road closure and will use alternate routes to ensure a rapid response to emergencies.For more information contact Senior Civil Engineer Ryan Chance at 916-461-6713 or  rchance@folsom.ca.us.
Local Author Expo
Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Meet, network with, and support local authors at the Folsom Public Library’s upcoming Local Author Expo Saturday, April 27. More than 40 local authors and writing groups representing all genres and audiences of fiction and nonfiction will sell and sign their books.

Panel discussions include:
  • 12:30 p.m. Paths to Publication
  • 1:40 p.m. On Memoir
  • 2:10 p.m. Writing a Book to Grow your Business

Attendance is free to the public, and attendees can win books in the door prize drawing. For a full schedule, author list, and names of panelists, visit www.folsom.ca.us/library.
Spring Cleaning
Well-maintained properties that are free of tall grass, weeds, and dead vegetation help keep neighborhoods safe, healthy, and more attractive. With this goal in mind, the City of Folsom Code Enforcement Division reminds residents that property maintenance is important and spring is the perfect time of year to freshen up yards and landscaping.

  • Remove overgrowth of vegetation, including side yards, and near fences, and walls.
  • Remove all dead vegetation.
  • Remove vegetation away from sidewalks so as to not obstruct vision and clear path of travel.
  • Remove all junk and debris.
Learn To Swim At The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center
We’ve taught more than 30,000 people to swim and we can teach you, too!
Swim lessons are offered for all ages, from absolute beginners to advanced levels starting in the spring and continuing throughout the summer. Semi-private swim lessons — which are limited to two students to allow for plenty of individualized attention — have been expanded with more times available at both the Vista del Lago High School pool and the aquatic center. Lessons are also available in group, private, and parent-tot formats. Find details about swim lessons in the summer Folsom Parks & Recreation Rec Guide or call 916-461-6640.
Be Water Smart This Spring
Thinking about remodeling your bathroom this spring? Create a Better Bathroom with stylish WaterSense-labeled fixtures. They are certified to use 20% less water, and there are thousands of options to choose from. You can learn more at www.epa.gov/watersense/your-better-bathroom and then check out rebates available at BeWaterSmart.info.
Tree Ordinance Update
Trees are a treasured asset in Folsom and have widespread benefits to our community. Over the years, city staff and stakeholders have identified several challenges with the current, 20-year-old, Tree Preservation Ordinance and have started a process to update it.  The City of Folsom will be holding a community workshop to gather input April 25, 6 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center. For more information visit www.folsom.ca.us/trees.
Upcoming City Meetings
Library Commission
April 16, 6:30 p.m.

Utility Commission
April 16, 6:30 p.m.

Historic District Commission - CANCELED
April 17, 5:00 p.m.

Planning Commission
April 17, 6:30 p.m.

Landscaping & Lighting District Advisory Committee
April 18, 7:00 p.m.
Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
Christine Brainerd · cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us · 916-461-6013 (office)

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