City News
September 22, 2021
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Folsom Renaissance Faire this Weekend |
This living history event transports guests back in time to a 16th century English village with hundreds of costumed actors and entertainers, artisan crafts and wares, and a variety of tasty food and beverages. Jousting tournaments take place both days of the faire, featuring riders in full suits of armor riding on sturdy draft horses. The 27th annual event takes place in Folsom City Lions Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26. Visit www.folsomfaire.com to purchase tickets and for more information.
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Folsom's Veterans Day Parade Accepting Entries |
Thousands will honor local veterans at the 21st annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade Thursday, November 11. The parade is held rain or shine and begins at 9 a.m. on East Bidwell Street in front of the Target/Home Goods shopping center. The City of Folsom is accepting parade entries through Friday, October 29. Find entry forms and information on the City of Folsom website or call 916-461-6615 with questions.
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Traffic Alert: Northbound Prairie City Road Closure for Capital SouthEast Connector Project |
Beginning Monday, September 27, northbound Prairie City Road – between White Rock Road and Highway 50 – will be temporarily closed for work on the Capital SouthEast Connector project.
Motorists are encouraged to take East Bidwell Street to access Highway 50 from White Rock Road and Scott Road while the closure is in place. Southbound Prairie City Road from Highway 50 to White Rock Road will remain open.
Crews will complete construction on a four-lane bridge over Alder Creek and complete the realignment and widening of White Rock Road. Northbound Prairie City Road will be closed between four to eight weeks.
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Vista del Lago Homecoming Parade |
Vista del Lago High School students will celebrate the 12th annual homecoming parade tonight, Wednesday, September 22. Motorists are advised that Golf Links Drive between Empire Oaks Elementary School and Vista del Lago High School will be closed from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to accommodate the parade. |
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Folsom Teen Council Accepting Applications for Members |
The Folsom Teen Council is a dedicated group of Folsom high school students who want to make the world a better place. The students provide volunteer assistance for a variety of community projects and events throughout the year.
Desirable candidates must be willing to attend monthly meetings and be willing to participate in Teen Council activities on a regular basis. Membership is valid for one year – all members need to complete a new application and emergency waiver each year. Interested teens can email Frankie Nelson or call 916-461-6614 for more information.
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Thank You, Community Service Day Volunteers! |
A big thanks to the 2,500 volunteers who completed more than 100 service projects throughout Folsom at the 8th annual Community Service Day, September 18!
Volunteers served the community through donation drives, food drives, and various projects throughout Folsom. The community donated more than 80,000 pounds of food to the Twin Lakes Food Bank, and 54 senior citizens received assistance with outdoor home projects.
Folsom’s Community Service Day was possible thanks to the generous support from Intel, Dignity Health, Style Media Group, the Rotary Club of Folsom, Folsom Telegraph, Lakeside Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, PGL Financial, Revolutions Naturopathic, Kikkoman Foods Foundation, Inc., Micron Technology, Kiefer Consulting, Green Acres Nursery & Supply, Reliance Home Loans, Elliott Homes, SAFE Credit Union, WinCo Foods, Kaiser Permanente, The Greater Folsom Partnership, Fairest Cleaning and Restoration, and American River Ace Hardware.
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Volunteer at Tree Planting Event October 9 |
Join the Sacramento Tree Foundation, the City of Folsom, and the Friends of Folsom Parkways and help plant 290 native oak seedlings Saturday, October 9. Volunteers will plant the seedlings in open space wetland areas. Tools and supplies will be provided, and volunteers will receive a brief hands-on training. The trees will provide critical wildlife habitat, shade the bike trail, clean the air, and make the space more beautiful. Learn more and sign up to volunteer.
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Social Programs for Folsom Seniors |
The Folsom Senior Center, located at 48 Natoma Street, is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Seniors ages 55+ are invited to drop in and enjoy books, board games, and friendly conversation. A variety of organized activities including bingo, the Off-Key Singers, Mah Jongg, and book club are also offered at various times. The Parkinson’s and Dementia Caregiver support groups meet monthly. Walk ‘n’ Talk—the popular guided group trail walk program—takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Registration is required to take part in the walks. Call the Folsom Senior Center at 916-461-6601 for more information.
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