CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT MASTER PLAN UPDATE

The effort to prepare a Central Business District Master Plan is continuing to move forward. The plan is focused on identifying a comprehensive vision for the area with potential commercial, office, and housing opportunities; and additional economic development, mobility, and safety improvements that create a unique and thriving district.

The second Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, February 5. The meeting will include a bus/walking tour of the Central Business District area, beginning at 1018 Riley Street (Walmart parking area). The meeting will continue after the tour at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street. A copy of the agenda can be found on the Central Business District website.

The public is encouraged to attend the CAC meeting and bus/walking tour to provide input. Bus seating for the tour is limited and will be prioritized for appointed Citizens Advisory Committee members. Most community members attending the tour portion of the meeting may need to follow the tour route independently. Wet weather may impact the tour; stay up to date on the Central Business District website.

For additional information, contact Kathy Pease, AICP, Planning Consultant at Management Advisory Services, at kpease@masfirm.com.

Join The Squad this summer and start building your water confidence and swim skills! The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center offers a great lineup of summer swim lessons through its popular Sea Squad Swim School. Lessons for ages 3 to 15 are available for those who are just beginning and developing water confidence, as well as students who want to advance and build on existing swim skills. Lessons begin in June; early registration is encouraged as space is limited and classes are filling quickly. Call 916-461-6640 for more information.

REGISTRATION FOR 2024-25 PRESCHOOL OPENS FEBRUARY 6

Folsom Parks & Recreation’s Fun Factory Preschool is accepting registration for the 2024-25 school year starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, February 6. Your child must be age 3 or 4 by September 30 to enroll. Find more information about the preschool programs, the online registration process, and answers to frequently asked questions at www.folsom.ca.us/preschool. Email wkahn@folsom.ca.us with questions about the programs.

SPECTACULAR EVERGREENS FOR FOLSOM

Missing the leaves this winter? Here are some evergreen tree options that thrive in Folsom's climate.

Interior Live Oak (Quercus wislizeni)

This native oak is named for its ability to “look alive” even during the winter. This large tree grows at a moderate to fast rate and has low watering needs.

Shoestring Acacia (Acacia stenophylla)

This desert tree thrives in our warm summer weather. It has a weeping canopy and small spherical cream-colored flowers that bloom in the summer. It is a medium size tree with low water needs.

Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)

This magnificent tree is a great waterwise and Sacramento region alternative to the coastal redwood. It is a large, fast-growing tree with moderate watering needs.

The City of Folsom partners with the Sacramento Tree Foundation and SMUD to bring free trees to Folsom residents.

YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUES ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

Form a team of your outdoor soccer teammates and friends and come play indoor soccer at the Andy Morin Sports Complex! We guarantee a minimum of six games of fast-paced action and fun; playoff games may be scheduled to determine division champions. Boys’ and girls’ league divisions are for under 8 years through under 16 years, and include rec, academy/comp, and open. You must register as a team; registration must be completed in-person at the Andy Morin Sports Complex, 66 Clarksville Road. Priority registration for resident teams closes at 5 p.m. Friday, February 23; registration for non-resident teams opens after that time. Play begins the week of April 7; call 916-461-6650 with questions.

RETIREMENT TAX STRATEGY SEMINAR

Adults age 50+ are invited to register for this informative workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 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 8 years.

Learn how to create a retirement tax strategy before you retire. Retirement is full of surprises that we can’t control, like cost of living, inflation, and health care expenses. Taxes are one surprise you might avoid. Social Security and Medicare have their own “tax traps” and you need to plan for them. In this workshop, you’ll learn how taxes affect your savings, withdrawals, and Social Security benefits in retirement. Question/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.

FINE ART CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS

The Folsom Art Center offers a wide variety of fine arts programs for both youth and adults. Class selections include painting, drawing, multi-media exploration, embroidery, printmaking, and more. Kids ages 6-12 can register for the Adventures in Art class that introduces students to drawing, painting, and collage through a variety of hands-on projects. Class begins February 7; learn more and register online. Adults ages 18+ can explore Gel Plate Printmaking to create prints suitable for framing and painted papers to use for other crafts. Class begins February 14; learn more and register online. The Folsom Art Center is located at 48 Natoma Street; view the entire range of classes and register online or call 916-461-6601 with questions.

LEGO BUILDERS COMPETITION AT THE FOLSOM PUBLIC LIBRARY

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! The Folsom Public Library is hosting the 5th Annual LEGO Building Contest. This friendly competition invites creative builders to showcase their original LEGO masterpieces. Whether you're a young apprentice or a seasoned master builder, this is your chance to show the community what you can construct.

Submit your LEGO creations at the library from February 20 through 11 a.m. February 24. Be sure to bring your best work to impress! The community is welcome to view these ingenious entries from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 24. Everyone will have a chance to vote for their favorite piece in each age category.

For more details on the contest guidelines and rules, visit www.folsom.ca.us/library.

PHASE ONE OF HANDY FAMILY PARK TREE PROJECT A SUCCESS

Last fall, the Sacramento Tree Foundation and Girl Scout Troop 2388 partnered to plant 25 trees at Handy Family Park in Folsom for a Girl Scout Gold Award project. The project marked phase one of a two-part effort, supported by the city and over 50 volunteers to enhance the park’s landscape and provide shade. The Sacramento Tree Foundation provided the trees, resources, and expertise on tree planting and maintenance, and the Girl Scouts have committed to nurturing the trees for three years. Details on how to volunteer for the next phase will be released later this year on the Sacramento Tree Foundation website.

City of Folsom Communications Director

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

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