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E-NEWSLETTER
May 25, 2023
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SUMMER SEASON BEGINS AT THE AQUATIC CENTER MAY 27 | |
The aquatic center kicks off the summer season Saturday, May 27 with daily recreation swim available from 1 to 5 p.m. through September 4. The trained lifeguarding staff are always on duty during recreation swim. Guests can enjoy all the great amenities: the interactive play structure, diving boards, three pools, plenty of space to lounge in the sun or shade, poolside café, and the giant inflatable obstacle courses (requires a $3 wristband).
Purchase a Family Season Pass for just $149 and enjoy 101 days of recreation swim and aquatics fun. Passes are valid for a family of up to four members; call 916-461-6640 for more details. The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is located at 1200 Riley Street; learn more about aquatics programs online.
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WATER RELEASES MAKE AMERICAN RIVER MORE DANGEROUS | Sacramento County Regional Parks urges residents to refrain from venturing into the river until water flows recede and temperatures rise. Waterways have already been flowing faster than usual due to California's record snowfall melting, sending more water down the state's waterways. With the releases increasing to 15,000 cubic feet per second Monday and Tuesday, Sacramento Regional Parks warns people not to enter the American River. This flow rate is extraordinarily swift and dangerous, reaching nearly eight times the norm. In addition to rapid currents, the water remains dangerously cold. | | |
CITY OF FOLSOM CELEBRATES NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK | |
The City of Folsom joined the nationwide celebration of National Public Works Week to recognize the invaluable contributions of our dedicated public works professionals and the critical role they play in maintaining and enhancing our community. A social media campaign put a spotlight on the hardworking professionals of the Folsom Public Works Department who manage and maintain 30 bridges, over 700 miles of roads, over 1.7 million feet of sidewalks, 270 miles of storm drains, 6,900+ streetlights, and more than 25,000 street signs. View the City of Folsom Facebook or Instagram page to meet the teams behind the scenes in the Folsom Public Works Department. | | |
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LIBRARY REOPENS FRIDAY MAY 26 WITH SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
The Folsom Public Library's carpet replacement project is complete and the library will reopen Friday, May 26. The library reopens just in time to kick off the Summer Reading Challenge, a favorite summertime program that will run throughout June and July.
Sign up to read or listen to five books in June and July. Kids and teens completing the Challenge win a free book, a book bag, and entry into a drawing for a $100 gift card. Adults reading five books earn a book bag and an entry into the drawing. Participate by picking up the Challenge’s bingo-style game card at the library or track your summer reading using the Library’s Beanstack Tracker app. The one-of-a-kind app lets everyone track the amount they read by scanning ISBNs, timing reading sessions, or keeping records of current and past books completed. Sign up today at folsom.beanstack.org.
The Folsom Public Library offers summer activities for kids, including daily story times, weekly crafts and LEGO programs, and a monthly kids’ book club. To find more information about the Summer Reading Challenge or other library resources and programs, visit the Library website at www.folsom.ca.us/library.
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FOLSOM PARKS & RECREATION OPENS SPRAY PARKS MAY 26 | |
Cool off with the refreshing water features at one of the city’s three spray parks. The flume and creek water feature at Livermore Community Park and the splash pads at Kemp Park and Nisenan Park are open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., starting May 26 and continuing through September 29. Please note that the water features may be closed intermittently throughout the season as needed for maintenance or repairs. Call 916-461-6601 for more information. | |
SAVE THE DATES: SUMMER OF MUSIC CONCERT SERIES | |
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The free Friday evening concert series returns to Folsom City Lions Park. Bands play from 7 to 9 p.m.; bring a picnic or purchase food and treats from a variety of food trucks at each concert.
- June 9 | Band: Pumping Irony (Rock)
- June 23 | Band: Wasted Space (Classic Rock)
- July 14 | Band: Ariel Jean (Country)
- July 28 | Band: Fryed Brothers Band (Country, Rock)
Stay informed about all the latest concert details and food truck lineups at Facebook.com/FolsomParksandRec. The Summer of Music series is presented by Folsom Parks & Recreation.
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SACRT CONTINUES FARE-FREE TRANSIT PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS
The Sacramento Regional Transit District's (SacRT) RydeFreeRT program is entering its fourth year of offering fare-free transit for students. New RydeFreeRT cards are being delivered to school and library locations this week with a valid date of June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.
The program allows all 265,000 youth living in SacRT's service area, from transitional kindergarten to 12th grade, including home-schooled students, and foster and unhoused youth, to ride all buses and light rail trains for free, all day, any day of the year.
The RydeFreeRT program has helped boost student ridership, which now accounts for nearly 25% of all SacRT bus and light rail rides over the last year compared to 8% before the launch of the program in 2019. In fact, student ridership is on pace to carry nearly 3.5 million youth in FY 2023, double what it was in 2019 pre-pandemic. This demonstrates that students and youth are one of the most price-sensitive groups impacted by transit fares. Learn more at rydefreert.com.
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JOIN SACOG'S JUNE 16 BLUEPRINT WORKSHOP | |
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Share your perspective at Sacramento Area Council of Governments' (SACOG) Blueprint Workshop, where attendees will collaborate to inform the region's long-range transportation, infrastructure, and growth plan.
The workshop begins at 8 a.m. Friday, June 16, at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street. The workshop ends at noon, and is followed by an optional luncheon (RSVP required).
Workshop participants will gain a unique perspective on the state of the region and will work together on strategies and policies to help inform the region's path to 2050. Presentations include:
- James Corless, SACOG's Executive Director, will present the state of the region and our path to 2050.
- Evan Schmidt, Valley Vision's CEO, will present the Built Environment Poll. The recent poll gathered public attitudes on the region's built environment, including our homes, the shape of our communities, and our transportation systems.
- Kacey Lizon, SACOG's Deputy Executive Director, will discuss the agency's vision for the 2050 Blueprint. Kacey will dive deep into the agency's Pathways and help everyone become our region's planners.
The Blueprint Workshop is one part learning and one part hands-on planning as attendees work collaboratively to explore possible futures and align strategies to get there.
Learn more and register today.
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HAVE A GREAT PROJECT IDEA FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY? LET US KNOW! | |
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The 10th annual Community Service Day takes place Saturday, September 16. This major citywide event mobilizes thousands of volunteers to complete dozens of service projects throughout Folsom that make a positive, lasting impact. Do you have a great idea for a Community Service Day project? The deadline is June 30 to submit your idea for consideration.
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available to help support this wonderful community event; call Jen Thiot at 916-461-6712 or email jthiot@folsom.ca.us for more details.
Find more information about Community Service Day and submit project ideas at folsomcommunityservice.org.
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LEARN HOW TO CREATE A TAX-FREE RETIREMENT | |
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Adults age 50+ are invited to register for this informative workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 7. Presenter Bill Corley is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Retirement Income Certified Professional.® He has taught retirement planning classes at the Folsom Senior Center for more than 7 years.
Learn how to create a tax-free retirement plan before you retire and escape the tax mistakes most people make. You will face inflation and health care costs in retirement, but you can bypass the IRS attack on your sizeable nest egg with careful planning. In this workshop you will learn how to avoid taxes on your withdrawals, mandatory distributions, and Social Security. A question and answer period is included.
The workshop takes place at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street; the fee is $19/person and advance registration is required. Call 916-461-6601 with questions.
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: ZUMBA GOLD! | The Folsom Senior Center is excited to bring back the popular Zumba Gold program for ages 55+. Classes are held from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays starting June 7 at the Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Street. Zumba Gold is a low-impact program created for active adults, with easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong! The four-week session fee is $30 for Folsom residents; register online or call 916-461-6601 with questions. |
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THE FOLSOM SENIOR CENTER IS HIRING | |
The Folsom Senior Center is accepting applications for a senior lounge attendant, a senior nutrition program assistant, and an assistant for teen and senior programs. All positions are part-time with varied hours. Learn more about the positions online, or call Nadia Khhokhhar Roberts at 916-461-6685 or email nroberts@folsom.ca.us with questions. |
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THE CITY OF FOLSOM HOLIDAY CLOSURES MAY 29 | |
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City administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. For urgent city issues, call 916-461-6400. Call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies.
- Garbage service will be provided as usual; please place your cans curbside by 6 a.m. on your regular day of service.
- Transit services will be available through the Folsom Stage Line operated by SacRT.
- The Folsom Public Library is closed.
- The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The Andy Morin Sports Complex is closed
- The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is open for recreation swim from 1 to 5 p.m.
- The FIDO Field Dog Park will be open from 7 a.m. to one hour after sunset.
- The Folsom Skate and Bike Parks are open from 1 to 5 p.m.
- The Folsom Senior Center, Folsom Art Center, and Gallery at 48 Natoma are closed.
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