City News
January 13, 2022
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Accessible Outdoor Fitness Equipment Now at Lembi Park |
An accessible outdoor fitness station for people in wheelchairs, walkers, and the non-disabled is now open for public use at Lembi Park, located at 1302 Riley Street. The six exercise stations are on a concrete pad at the east end of the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center. The CrossFit-style equipment allows users to work against their own body weight; features include a vertical press, lat pull, chest press, two butterfly/reverse fly combination machines, and shoulder wheels. The project was made possible through funding and volunteer labor generously donated by the Rotary Club of Folsom, the Rotary Club’s District 5180, and the City of Folsom’s Community Service Day. Learn more about the Rotary Club of Folsom and Folsom Community Service Day.
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Capital SouthEast Connector Project Update |
Progress continues on the Capital SouthEast Connector project—a 34-mile expressway that will connect the southern area of Sacramento County to El Dorado County in the east and serve as a connection between Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Folsom.
Crews completed construction on a four-lane bridge over Alder Creek and the realignment and widening of Prairie City and White Rock roads. Prairie City Road has reopened to motorists and White Rock Road will be fully open in the spring.
Also in spring, construction will begin on the Scott Road extension. The project will realign the existing Scott Road to a signalized intersection at White Rock and Prairie City roads.
When complete, the long-planned Capital SouthEast Connector project will serve as a commute alternative to Highways 50 and 99, relieve traffic congestion, and improve roadway safety. This large-scale project is divided into segments that are being completed as funding is available. Learn more at www.connectorjpa.net.
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New Community Recycling Bin at Folsom City Hall |
Dispose of unwanted recyclables—including clean, flattened cardboard, glass, aluminum cans, and plastic containers—at free community recycle bins. A new location has been added behind Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street. Community recycle bins are also located at the Andy Morin Sports Complex, Folsom Middle School, and Folsom Historic District. Visit the City of Folsom Waste & Recycling Department website for disposal instructions and other details.
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Special City Council Meeting Postponed |
The planned January 18 Special City Council meeting has been canceled and will be rescheduled. Stay informed at www.folsom.ca.us.
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Applications to Sell Fireworks in Folsom |
The application window for local nonprofit groups to sell state-approved fireworks in the City of Folsom runs from 8 a.m. February 1 through noon March 18. Folsom clubs, such as youth sports groups, school booster clubs, and other civic organizations, are eligible to sell "safe and sane" fireworks to the public during the Fourth of July holiday season as a way to raise money for their Folsom-based organization.
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Winter rains are here and will provide for all your irrigation needs. Your sprinklers shouldn’t need to run until spring. Set your sprinkler timer to “off” and let Mother Nature do the watering. Or, if the weather is dry for several weeks, check the soil moisture first and hand water, if needed.
Winter is also a great time to rethink your landscape to figure out ways to reduce your outdoor water use. Consider drought-tolerant plants and add mulch around garden areas and shrubs to keep the soil moist and prevent weed growth. If you want to cut down on raking, allow some of the leaves to decompose in place and feed your lawn. For more water conversation tips, visit www.folsom.ca.us/waterconservation.
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Gallery at 48 Natoma Hosts West Coast Premiere of Nationally Traveling Exhibit |
The Gallery at 48 Natoma is honored to host the West Coast premiere of the nationally traveling exhibit, “Small Expressions: Handweavers Guild of America” opening January 28 and continuing through April 7. The public reception previously scheduled for January 28 has been postponed due to the unprecedented COVID-19 case rates in Sacramento County. The reception will be rescheduled for a future date and details will be communicated as they become available. The exhibit itself will remain open to the public for viewing during the gallery’s regular hours of operation.
Small in scale but visually compelling, the “Small Expressions” juried exhibition showcases contemporary small-scale works using a variety of fiber techniques including weaving, embroidery, felting, basket making, and mixed media.
The gallery is open to the public for self-guided tours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Note: the gallery will be closed January 14 through 27 for exhibit installation. The gallery is located at 48 Natoma Street, inside the Folsom Senior and Art Center; admission is free. Visit the gallery online or call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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The City of Folsom Holiday Closures January 17 |
City administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. 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 every Sunday and Monday.
- The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- The Andy Morin Sports Complex is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center has special holiday hours.
- The Fun Factory and Kindergarten Readiness classrooms are closed.
- The CAVE Teen Centers are closed.
- 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 6 p.m.
- The Folsom Senior Center, Folsom Art Center, and Gallery at 48 Natoma are closed.
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