Correction: The Historic District Commission meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 50 Natoma Street. |
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Free Compost Available to Folsom Residents |
Compost is now available to all Folsom residents, free of charge. Compost helps add nutrients to the soil, aids in water retention and pest control, and helps plants thrive!
Compost is available at two Folsom locations: behind City Hall at 50 Natoma Street and at the Hinkle Creek Nature Trail, next to Fire Station 36 at 9700 Oak Avenue Parkway. The city will supply the free compost on an ongoing basis. Mulch and sand are also available at these locations.
The compost is made from yard trimmings and food waste collected throughout the region from residents, businesses, and apartment communities participating in curbside organics collection services. Bringing finished compost back into the community closes the loop on organics recycling. For more information, visit www.folsom.ca.us/organics.
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It’s Bike Month—Join the Fun! |
Whether you ride a little or a lot, there’s still time to join the nationwide Bike Month celebration! Throughout May, riders across the Sacramento region are joining forces and creating teams to swap cars for handlebars, encourage new riders, climb leaderboards, and win amazing prizes. Get in on the fun: form a team of your friends, family, co-workers, riding club, book group … you name it! Teams can consist of up to 10 members and you can ride anywhere, anytime in May. Visit lovetoride.net/sacregion to register your team and learn about special cycling events, contests and challenges, safe cycling tips, and more information.
May is a great time to explore and enjoy some of Folsom’s 50+ miles of paved recreational trails. Safety and courtesy make for a positive experience for all trail users. Cyclists should keep to the right side of the trail, maintain a safe speed, and pass on the left side of oncoming pedestrians. Visit the City of Folsom website to find trail maps and additional tips for trail safety and etiquette.
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Historic District Commission to Consider Home Occupations Ordinance |
City of Folsom Community Development Department staff will present proposed changes to the city’s Home Occupations Ordinance to the Historic District Commission for input and a recommendation for adoption by the City Council. This ordinance regulates home-based businesses in Folsom. While the entire ordinance will be presented to the Commission, the focus will be on those issues unique to the Historic District that may warrant changes to the proposed rules.
The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 50 Natoma Street. Visit the Historic District Commission webpage for the agenda, staff report, and draft ordinance. Past presentations and staff reports on the city’s rules for home occupation permits are available on the Zoning Code Update website at www.folsom.ca.us/zoningcode. For more information, contact Principal Planner Desmond Parrington at 916-461-6233 or dparrington@folsom.ca.us.
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City Works Day Returns Wednesday, May 18 |
Hop into the driver’s seat of a garbage truck, climb aboard a fire engine, meet police officers, and more at Folsom’s annual City Works Day. Join us at Folsom City Lions Park for this free, popular event from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 18, and learn about your city’s wide variety of programs, amenities, and services during National Public Works Week. Visitors of all ages can experience the city’s work vehicles, such as tractors, trucks, and construction equipment for viewing, exploring, and even honking the horn. City staff will share knowledge about their programs and professions. Learn more about City Works Day at www.folsom.ca.us/cityworksday or call 916-461-6702.
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Folsom Parks & Recreation Summer Rec Guide |
Folsom residents were mailed a copy of the summer Rec Guide in early May. The summer edition of the Rec Guide includes an exciting mix of family activities and events, summer camps for youth and teens, and recreational programs for youth, teens, adults, and seniors. The guide is also available online, and extra printed copies can be found at Folsom City Hall, Folsom Senior and Art Center, the Andy Morin Sports Complex, the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center, and other city facilities. Call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Book-to-Action: Mend and Make Do |
Bring your simple mending project to the Folsom Public Library meeting room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Community volunteers will offer mending tips and make small repairs to help you get more life from your favorite clothing! This event is part of the Library’s Book-to-Action program series and is inspired by “The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan” book. The book outlines seven environmentally friendly steps to spend less and share more.
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Folsom Senior Center Offers New Cardio Sculpt Class |
Instructor Linda Faircloth offers the new program called Cardio Sculpt: A Functional Approach to Exercising for Active Living class for ages 50+. Linda leads her classes with encouragement and individualized attention to help students maximize their potential in exercise and fitness. At the core, the purpose of this class is to provide a social environment for active agers to connect with others and become a part of an exercising community. We welcome you and want you to feel part of the group. And no need to be shy or afraid of not being able to keep up. Can you walk, squat, and get on the floor, even though it may not be pretty? No worries! You’re encouraged to work at your own pace, and you’ll also be instructed on how to properly perform the various cardio drills, strength training exercises, and stretching. After these exercise classes, you can expect to feel better and have more energy; and you’ll become stronger as you progress.
Classes are held at the Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Street, starting June 1 and are offered from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Participants are encouraged to attend 2 to 3 classes per week for maximum results. A variety of punch-pass card options are available – register online or call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Simple Tips for Sprucing Up Your Sprinkler |
Before you ramp up your watering this spring, spruce up your irrigation system by remembering four simple steps: inspect, connect, direct, and select.
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Inspect. Check your system for clogged, broken, or missing sprinkler heads. Better yet, go with a pro—find an irrigation professional certified by a WaterSense labeled program to do the work for you.
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Connect. Examine points where the sprinkler heads connect to pipes/hoses. If water pools in your landscape or you have large soggy areas, you could have a leak in your system. A leak about as small as the tip of a ballpoint pen (or 1/32nd of an inch) can waste about 6,300 gallons of water per month.
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Direct. Are you watering the driveway, house, or sidewalk instead of your yard? Redirect sprinklers to apply water only to the landscape.
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Select. An improperly scheduled irrigation controller can waste a lot of water and money. Update your system’s schedule with the seasons, or select a WaterSense labeled controller to take the guesswork out of scheduling.
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