City News: Your Weekly Update
December 4, 2020
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Santa’s Sleigh Visiting Folsom Neighborhoods |
Santa Claus and his crew of elf and police and fire personnel are returning to Folsom neighborhoods December 6 - 10.
Rather than stopping in neighborhoods this year, a convoy of emergency vehicles will escort Santa slowly through the route.
Santa’s elves will collect non-perishable canned goods to help stock the Twin Lakes Food Bank for the holidays. Residents are asked to place the donated food items in a grocery bag, left at the end of the driveway along the route.
Due to the pandemic, residents are asked to remember to socially distance, wear a mask or face covering, and to observe other safety precautions.
Check the list to see the approximate time Santa will visit their neighborhood. The actual visits could be sooner or later, and the route may be altered without notice as well. Find Santa’s schedule and information at folsomsantatracker.com.
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Folsom City Council Swearing-In Ceremony Monday |
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Incoming Folsom City Councilmembers YK Chalamcherla and Rosario Rodriquez will take the oath of office at a special City Council meeting on Monday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. The new Folsom City Council will also select the mayor and vice mayor for the next year at the special meeting.
The special City Council meeting will be held at Folsom City Hall, Council Chambers, at 50 Natoma Street. Members of the public may continue to participate in City Council meetings in person while maintaining social distancing and wearing face coverings. The meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s website.
The final results of the November 3 General Election are available on the County of Sacramento’s website. For more information about the Folsom City Council, visit www.folsom.ca.us/citycouncil.
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Permit Fees Waived for Pinhole Leak Repairs |
On November 10, the Folsom City Council authorized a waiver of permit and inspection fees for any repairs related to pinhole copper pipe leaks. Residents who already incurred fees will be refunded, and a notification letter to affected residents was mailed this week. For information about pinhole leak permit and inspection fee refunds, call 916-461-6162 or email waterquality@folsom.ca.us. Learn more at www.folsom.ca.us/pinholeleaks.
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The Gallery at 48 Natoma Offers New Retail Shopping Hours |
The Gallery at 48 Natoma now offers retail shopping hours from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. These drop-in shopping hours are available December 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, and 18; and January 5, 8, and 12. Shopping appointments are also available between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; call 916-461-6601 to reserve an appointment time.
Paintings and mosaics created by professional fine artists are available for sale, plus a variety of artisan-made jewelry, glass art, and small gift items. Proceeds from the sales help support local fine artists and artisans, and public art programs for all ages.
Current COVID-19 public health protocols will be in place, and masks must be worn at all times while waiting to enter and inside the building. Shoppers will be limited to a maximum of 10 inside the building at a time to ensure adequate space for social distancing. The City of Folsom is following public health guidelines provided by county, state, and federal officials. As these guidelines evolve, program and event details may change as well.
The gallery also offers a virtual tour and interviews with the artists featured in the current “Teatime” exhibit. Please note that in-person gallery tours are not currently available.
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Holiday Gift Ideas that Help the Zoo Sanctuary Animals |
You can help support the animals by shopping on the zoo sanctuary’s new online gift shop. Find unique gift items for the special people on your holiday shopping list or purchase an honorary animal adoption in their name.
Honor a beloved individual, your family, or a special occasion by purchasing a Legacy Leaf on the Giving Tree at the Barnyard Experience. Proceeds benefit the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary Friends, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of the animals. Learn more and purchase your Legacy Leaf online.
The Folsom Zoo Sanctuary’s Wild Nights and Holiday Lights event typically held in December has been canceled out of an abundance of caution for our staff, guests, and animals. We thank you for your patience and support, and we look forward to resuming this beloved community event in 2021.
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Historic Folsom Ice Rink Opens with Safety Measures |
Skate, shop, dine, and enjoy the holiday magic in the heart of Folsom. The Folsom Historic District Ice Rink is now open, with new safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ice rink encircles the historic railroad turntable and a tall, decorated Christmas tree. Tickets must be purchased in advance to ensure social distancing can be maintained. Learn more at www.folsomicerink.com.
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Online Resources for All Ages at the Folsom Public Library |
Learn a new language, read an eBook, listen to an audiobook, or find resources to help with homework. The Folsom Public Library provides a number of online resources, free for library card holders.
Language Learning: Mango Languages has interactive lessons in more than 70 languages. A convenient app can be downloaded to any mobile device for learning on the go.
eBooks and eAudiobooks: The Library’s eBooks collection has grown to more than 127,000 copies on three different platforms: Overdrive, Enki, and ProQuest school library. Also included are eAudiobooks that can be downloaded to a mobile device and played wherever you go. For eBooks or eAudiobooks assistance, call 916-461-6131 or email libstaff@folsom.ca.us to make an appointment.
School resources: The Folsom Public Library provides access to a suite of online resources hand-selected to support K-12 public education, such as encyclopedias, periodicals, and book report resources. These resources are provided to all California schools and libraries through the California State Library.
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To Burn or Not to Burn – Time to Check |
It’s the season to Check Before You Burn. Through the end of February, residents and businesses in Sacramento County, including Folsom, must check the daily burn status before using a wood-burning fireplace or other wood-burning device.
This is due to the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District's (AQMD) Check Before You Burn law. No Burn days are called when weather conditions trap wood smoke near the ground. To protect public health and achieve federal air quality standards, it’s illegal to burn wood, pellets, manufactured logs, or any other solid fuel when fine particle pollution (PM2.5) is forecast to be high. This applies to indoor or outdoor fireplaces, wood stoves, fire pits, and chimineas.
Here’s how to Check Before You Burn:
- Download the free Sacramento Region Air Quality app.
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Visit www.AirQuality.org.
- Follow on Twitter @AQMD.
- Call 1-877-NO-BURN-5 (1-877-662-8765).
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Sign up to get a daily Air Alert email at www.SpareTheAir.com – input your Sacramento County zip code and check the “Daily Air Quality Forecast” box.
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City Council Special Meeting
December 7, 5:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting
December 8, 6:30 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communications Director
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Get Connected, Stay Informed |
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