The Senior Center Lounge will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday starting July 6 -- drop in and enjoy books, board games, and friendly conversation. Starting July 12, the Off-Key Singers and Mah Jongg will be offered. Additional activities, including bingo and book club, will be added later in July and August. Find the complete schedule in the current digital Rec Guide.

The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street. Learn more about the programs and services online and find details about classes and activities in the digital Rec Guide. Call 916-461-6601 with questions.

Since the City of Folsom was incorporated in 1946, the city has elected its Councilmembers through an at-large election system. Under this system, registered Folsom voters elect the five City Councilmembers regardless of where the candidates reside in the city. Under by-district elections, the city is divided into five districts, and each voter within a district may cast one vote for a candidate residing within that district.

In February 2020, the city received a petition from the Folsom Area Democratic Club and numerous Folsom residents to begin the process to change City Council elections from at-large to by-district. In late October, the city received a letter from the petitioners’ attorney alleging that Folsom’s current at-large method of election may be in violation of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). On January 20, 2021, the city was served with a lawsuit alleging the city’s at-large election system is in violation of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). There has been no finding that the City of Folsom has violated the CVRA or any other law protecting Folsom residents’ right to vote.

Residents are encouraged to learn about the issue and participate in the July 27 City Council meeting. Learn more.

Recreation swim takes place daily from 1 to 5 p.m. through Monday, September 6. Guests will enjoy the aquatic center’s colorful new interactive play structure, the two-story water slide, a poolside basketball hoop, 10 dedicated lanes for lap swimming, free-swim in the 50-meter pool (4.5-foot depth section), two diving boards, and the Poolside Café. The aquatic center’s trained lifeguarding staff are always on duty during recreation swim.

Learn more about the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center’s programs online or call 916-461-6640.

Learn more at wesupportfolsom.com.

July 14 Public Meeting: the meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Park #3 site, located on Mangini Parkway, immediately adjacent to Mangini Ranch Elementary School (currently under construction). The park site is located between Mangini Parkway and Sparrow Drive, west of Sawyer Way. Reservations are not required to attend the meeting.

The meeting area is off Sparrow Drive; on-street parking is available along Sparrow Drive adjacent to the park site and school site only. Please do not park in front of residences. We also encourage neighbors to walk or bike. The weather will likely be warm, so please wear light clothing, sunscreen, and bring bottled water. Questions? Contact City of Folsom Senior Park Planner Brad Nelson.

Want to reduce your water use at home? The City of Folsom offers water customers complimentary Water-Wise House Calls. As part of this service, a city water conservation specialist will run your sprinkler system and evaluate its efficiency, provide advice on how to operate it, help you determine an effective watering schedule, and give advice on upgrading your system with new technology. To schedule your free Water-Wise House Call, contact the City of Folsom’s Water Conservation Division at 916-461-6171 or waterconservation@folsom.ca.us.

The Sacramento Tree Foundation has teamed up with the City of Folsom to offer a free webinar about caring for trees during the drought on Tuesday, July 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Learn about current drought conditions, water-wise techniques to care for trees and landscapes, and actions to help conserve water and protect trees.

Following the presentation, get advice from the pros or troubleshoot concerns during a live Q&A session.

Panelists:

Learn more and register. For more information, contact Sacramento Tree Foundation Project Coordinator Kimmy Boyle at kimmy@sactree.com or 916-214-9682.

More information about PG&E’s Gas Transmission Vegetation Management program can be found at pge.com/gasveg. 

The concerts will also stream live on Folsom Parks & Recreation's Facebook page, so you can still enjoy the music even if you can't make it to the park.

The Folsom City Council adopted an ordinance to address the increased usage of illegal fireworks around the Fourth of July holiday and strengthen enforcement capabilities. The “Social Host Liability Ordinance” is intended to hold persons in control of a property accountable for the illegal use of fireworks. Under the ordinance, property owners and tenants could face fines for illegal firework displays set off on their property, regardless of whether they ignited the displays. Those found in violation of the ordinance will be fined up to $1,000. Under the City of Folsom Municipal Code, the use of illegal fireworks can result in administrative violations subject to a fine of up to $5,000. Using, selling, or possessing illegal fireworks also fall under many California Health and Safety Codes violations that could result in $50,000 fines and jail time. “Safe and Sane” fireworks are currently allowed in nearly 300 communities across the state, including all communities in Sacramento County.

Learn more.

Hours vary and all positions are non-benefited. Find more details online about the duties and requirements for each job, contact information for questions, and instructions for applying.

City administrative offices will be closed Monday, July 5 in observation of the 4th of July holiday. For urgent City issues, call 916-355-7231. Call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies.