City News: Your Weekly Update
Water and Wastewater Rate Increase Public Hearing Canceled
A public hearing on proposed adjustments to water and wastewater rates, scheduled for Tuesday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m., has been canceled to allow for further analysis and additional public outreach and input. Read More
Summer Concert in the Park Friday
The free summer concert series at City Lions Park kicks off this Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring the band Island of Black & White playing their popular mix of reggae tunes. The free concerts are presented by Folsom Parks & Recreation. Bring a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site from a variety of food trucks.

Community Awareness Picnic and Movie Night
The Folsom Aquatic Center, in partnership with the Folsom Police and Fire departments, hosts this family event Saturday, June 9. The event is designed to highlight community resources. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. for families with special needs and 6:30 p.m. to the general public. The first 300 people will receive a free BBQ dinner. Guests may also bring a picnic dinner, and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase from the Poolside Café. Swimming is available until 8 p.m., and an open-air showing of “The Greatest Showman” begins at 8:30 p.m.

Eco-friendly Weed Abatement
Goats are hard at work to maintain Folsom’s open spaces and lessen fire risks in the community. Over the last few years, the city has searched for economically efficient and sustainable solutions to supplement our weed abatement practices for the city’s over 250 acres of maintained open space that requires weed abatement. 

General Plan Public Hearings
The City of Folsom is currently updating its General Plan—a blueprint for how Folsom will grow and develop over the next 20 years. The General Plan sets a vision for Folsom and the goals and policies for the future of the city.   Folsom policy makers and community members have vetted the General Plan key policies over the last six years, and all of the directed and recommended changes have been incorporated for final review and action. The City of Folsom is holding public hearings for the Final Draft General Plan and Final Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) with the Planning Commission on June 6 and City Council on June 26. Interested community members and agencies are encouraged to attend. The Final Draft General Plan and Final Draft EIR will be published tomorrow and will also available at www.Folsom2035.com .

First Friday Series
Join the Folsom Public Library for Memoirs of a Titanic Survivor Friday, June 1 at 10 a.m. in the library meeting room. Barbara Chronowski, presenter, actor and Titanic historian, leads this informative multi-media presentation which will explore the making of the film “Titanic” and include personal photos and commentary, a behind the scenes crew video, and a special short film from the Titanic Historical Society. 

Folsom Aquatic Center’s Little Dippers Swim Program Begins Friday
Little Dippers is exclusively for parents and youngsters age six and under. It provides a great opportunity for little ones to splash and play and increase their water confidence in a less-crowded environment. The program takes place in the activity pool 10:30 a.m. to noon Fridays from June 1 through August 10. Admission is $5 per person (season passes not valid for this program); all participants are required to exit the facility at noon but are allowed free re-entry at 1 p.m. for recreation swim.

Registration is Open for Summer Day Camps
Folsom Parks & Recreation offers a variety of camps for kids to learn a new sport or sharpen existing skills, showcase their talents through the arts, spark their imaginations through creative play, explore and enjoy the outdoors, make new friends, and create lasting memories. Register for camps online at webtrac.folsom.ca.us or call 916-461-6601 for more information.

Senior Dance Friday  
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, June 1; admission is $3/person and includes a 30-minute dance lesson to get things moving and light refreshments.

Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
Christine Brainerd · cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us · 916-461-6013 (office)

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