JOIN THE FOLSOM CITY ZOO SANCTUARY’S DOCENT PROGRAM

Registration is open for the 2023 zoo sanctuary Docent Training class. Docents help host school tours, assist with story times and youth day camps, participate in community events, and help with other ongoing activities. The training class will cover the zoo sanctuary’s guiding mission and vision, information and facts about the animal residents, and expectations for docent volunteers. Current docents will also share their experiences and the rewards of volunteering. Classes are held Mondays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. starting February 13 and continuing through March 20. Class fee is $40 and includes training materials; must be age 21 or older. Deadline to register is February 6; find more details and register online. Call Sue Bean at 916-715-8610 with questions. 

OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS INTERESTED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Folsom Police Department Explorer Program is currently accepting applications. Police Explorers will participate in skills competitions, assist the Police Department in various assignments, and will help with traffic control at community events, DUI checkpoints, and parades. Explorers will receive training in:

• Traffic Control
• Crime Scene Investigation
• First Aid
• Traffic and Criminal Law
• And more!

Explorers must be 14 to 20 years old, be able to commit to 16 volunteer hours per month, and pass a background check. Applications are due by January 20 and interviews will be held January 28.

ONE PILL CAN KILL

Fentanyl, an opioid that can be 100 times stronger than morphine, can be deadly to anyone, even in small doses. The Folsom Police Department regularly seizes both counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl and powdered fentanyl. To help combat spread of fentanyl in our community, the Folsom Police Department has joined forces with the Sacramento County District Attorney’s “One Pill Can Kill” campaign.

PUBLIC SAFETY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The City of Folsom Police and Fire departments are seeking volunteers to help make a difference in the community and keep Folsom a safe place to live, work, and recreate.

The Folsom Citizen’s Assisting Public Safety (CAPS) volunteers are a diverse group of community members committed to the safety of the Folsom community. Volunteers support Folsom’s police and fire departments and assist with various public safety functions.

CAPS volunteers must complete the Citizen’s Academy and pass an extensive background check. The Citizen’s Academy is an annual eight-week academy from March to April that provides an in-depth look at the Folsom Police and Fire departments and other city services. Applications for the 2023 Citizen’s Academy are available on the Folsom Police Department’s website and in the Police Department lobby. Applications must be submitted by January 25.

For more information on the CAPS program or the Citizen’s Academy, please visit www.folsom.ca.us/police or call Police Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Hess at 916-461-6516.

NATURE EXPLORATION PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

Folsom Parks & Recreation offers a variety of nature-based education programs at the Hinkle Creek Nature Center. Programs include hands-on activities, games, and guided outdoor exploration. Registration is open for Exploring the Local Wildlife Habitat at Hinkle Creek, a one-day session from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, January 22. This session is for ages 7-8; register online or call 916-641-6601 for more information.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR WINTER INDOOR YOUTH/TEEN SOCCER LEAGUE

Form your team and come play indoors! Divisions are available for boys and girls rec and comp; under 8, under 10, under 12, and under 14–plus open divisions for boys and girls under 16. A minimum of six games are guaranteed; if needed, playoff games may be scheduled to determine division champions. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Saturday, January 21.

Soccer League Session 2 begins play the week of February 5 at the Andy Morin Sports Complex, 66 Clarksville Road. Register your team by phone at 916-461-6650 or in person at the sports complex. If you’re a single player looking for a team, inquire about adding your name to the free agent list.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSES JANUARY 31

Folsom Parks & Recreation’s Fun Factory Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness programs are hosting open houses from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 31.

Fun Factory offers separate classes for 3- and 4-year-olds; classrooms are located at 52 Natoma Street (inside the Folsom Community Center) and 66 Clarksville Road (inside the Andy Morin Sports Complex).

Kindergarten Readiness is for 4-year-olds; the classroom is located inside the sports complex at 66 Clarksville Road.

Parents can visit any–or all–of the classrooms to meet the wonderful teachers, ask questions, and determine which program and class best suits your child. Registration for the 2022-23 school year opens February 7. Learn more about the preschool programs online or call 916-461-6601 with questions.

• Garbage service will be provided as usual; please place your cans curbside by 6 a.m. on your regular day of service.
• No transit services will be available through the Folsom Stage Line operated by SacRT.
• The Folsom Public Library is closed.
• The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The Andy Morin Sports Complex will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center will be open for lap swim.
• The FIDO Field Dog Park will be open from 7 a.m. to one hour after sunset.
• The Folsom Skate and Bike Parks will be open from 1 to 6 p.m.
• The Folsom Senior Center, Folsom Art Center, and Gallery at 48 Natoma will be closed.
• Fun Factory, Kindergarten Readiness, and the after-school CAVE programs will be closed.

City of Folsom Communications Director

Christine Brainerd | cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us | 916-461-6013 (office)

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