City News: Weekly Update
September 2, 2021
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City Sets Public Hearings to Transition to By-District Elections |
Public hearings to transition to by-district elections for the Folsom City Council will begin Tuesday, September 14, and continue through January 11, 2022.
At its July 27 meeting, after weighing potentially high litigation costs, the Folsom City Council approved a resolution declaring its intent to transition to a by-district system for electing Folsom City Councilmembers. Learn more about this decision by the City Council.
The required five public hearings will take place during the regularly scheduled Folsom City Council meetings at 6:30 p.m. September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14, and January 11. The meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 50 Natoma Street, Folsom.
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Friends of the Folsom Library Book Sale |
The Friends of the Folsom Library Book Sale returns September 10 through 12, with thousands of books at deeply discounted prices. Proceeds from the sale help fund the library’s programming, materials, and more. Shop Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. for the best selection; $5 admission on Friday only (military with ID and Friends of the Folsom Library members are free). Admission is free on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday shoppers can fill a grocery bag for just $5! Support the library all year long by becoming a Friends member; learn more at www.foflib.org.
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Folsom Community Blood Drive |
Support patients in need by making a lifesaving blood donation with Vitalant (formerly BloodSource).
Folsom Community Blood Drive
Saturday, September 18
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street, Folsom CA 96530
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Drive-Through Donation Drive |
Local organizations are teaming up to help community members in need at a Community Service Day donation drive Saturday, September 18. Local community organizations will collect the following items at a drive-thru donation drive at Lakeside Church, located at 745 Oak Avenue Parkway, from 7 a.m. to noon.
- Bicycles for Children and Adults
- Glasses
- Yarn and Fabric
- Legos
- Purses
- Christmas Gifts
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Community Service Day Volunteer Registration Now Open |
Thousands of volunteers will complete dozens of service projects Saturday, September 18 at the eighth annual Community Service Day, Folsom’s largest day of volunteerism. Community members can now register to volunteer. This major citywide event mobilizes thousands of volunteers of all ages and interests to complete projects throughout Folsom that make a positive, lasting impact. |
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A Stage 3 water conservation declaration went into effect August 30. Folsom residents are now required to reduce water use by 20% to protect the city’s water supply.
Landscape watering is limited to a maximum of two days per week, except for drip irrigation, which may be conducted on any day.
- Residents with street addresses that end with an odd number may irrigate only on Tuesdays and Saturdays, except for drip irrigation.
- Residents with street addresses that end with an even number may irrigate only on Wednesdays and Sundays, except for drip irrigation.
In addition:
- Washing of parking lots, streets, driveways, and sidewalks is prohibited.
- The use of city water for construction purposes without city approval is prohibited
- Restaurants are required to only serve water upon request.
- All pools, spas, and ornamental fountains/ponds should be equipped with a recirculation pump.
- Pool refilling is only allowed for health, maintenance, or structural considerations.
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Barnyard Buddies: New Program for Young Animal Lovers |
Calling young animal lovers ages 4 to 6! The Folsom Zoo Sanctuary’s new program – Barnyard Buddies – will teach little ones about our amazing animals with a guided tour of the zoo sanctuary and an introduction to some of our special animal ambassadors. The adventure continues with daily crafts, songs, dancing and movement, and games. Each child will receive a commemorative photo of them meeting an animal introduced in class. Class size is limited – register online or call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Fun Factory Preschool Accepting Registrations |
The Fun Factory Preschool at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street, has a limited number of openings still available for the 2021-22 school year. Class is held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Children must be age 4 on September 1, 2021 to be eligible to register. Learn more about the programs and find registration packets online. Contact Whitney Kahn at 916-461-6612 or by email with questions.
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Registration is Open for Fall Swim Lessons |
The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center has a great lineup of fall swim lessons offered through their popular Sea Squad Swim School. Lessons for ages 3 to 15 are available for those who are just starting out and developing water confidence, and students who want to build on existing swim skills. Sessions are offered at various times starting in September and continuing through October.
The aquatic center is following current public health guidelines and swim lesson protocol. Register for swim lessons online or call 916-461-6640 for more information.
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History of Folsom Presentation at the Folsom Senior Center |
Seniors ages 55+ are invited to this free presentation from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, September 13. Historian Kaitlyn Scott, with the Folsom History Museum, will provide a fascinating overview of the people and events that helped shape Folsom’s history. Reservations are not required to attend – bring a friend and join us for an enriching presentation. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street; call 916-461-6601 for more information. |
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CAVE Teen Centers for Middle School Students |
The CAVE Teen Centers are now open on the Folsom and Sutter Middle School campuses. The CAVE program is operated by Folsom Parks & Recreation and provides a safe, structured, and positive environment for middle school students in 6th through 8th grades who need supervised after-school care. The teen centers are open from class dismissal to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and from class dismissal to 5:30 p.m. Friday. The schedule includes all early dismissal days.
Preregistration is required to attend; drop-in attendance is not allowed. The CAVE fees for the 2021-22 school year are $100/month from September through May. Scholarship opportunities for qualifying individuals are available through the PLAYRS program.
Registration packets for Folsom Middle School CAVE and Sutter Middle School CAVE are available online or at the Folsom Parks & Recreation service counter located at 48 Natoma Street (inside the Folsom Senior Center). The service counter is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Folsom Police Explorers Team Up to Help Teens |
Folsom Police Department Youth Explorers will host a Drive-Through Donation Drive for Mj’s Project from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 18 at the Folsom Police Department, 46 Natoma Street. Mj’s Project is a local non profit organization that provides basic life essentials to at-risk or homeless teens in Folsom and El Dorado County. Mj’s Project has recently expanded their efforts to help teens and families displaced by the Caldor Fire.
Needed items include:
- Full-size hygiene products
- New leggings and teen clothing items
- New socks and underwear
- New shoes
- Non-perishable food
- Backpacks
- Binders
- School supplies
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City of Folsom Observes Labor Day Monday, September 6 |
City administrative offices will be closed on Labor Day. For urgent city issues, call 916-461-6400. Call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies.
- Fun Factory Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness – closed
- CAVE Teen Centers -- closed
- Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary – open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (special holiday hours)
- Andy Morin Sports Complex – closed
- Folsom Skate and Bike Parks – open 1-5 p.m.
- Gallery at 48 Natoma – closed
- Folsom Senior Center – closed
- Steve Miklos Aquatic Center – Recreation and lap swim – 1-5 p.m. (final day of the summer season!)
- The Folsom Public Library – closed
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Parks and Recreation Commission
September 7, 6:30 p.m.
Arts & Culture Commission
September 13, 6:30 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom Communications Director
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