City News: Your Weekly Update
June 24, 2021
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Friday evening concert series returns June 25 to City Lions Park
Folsom Parks & Recreation’s free Friday evening concert series returns this summer with four outstanding bands representing a variety of musical genres. The open-air concerts are held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Folsom City Lions Park. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and your own picnic, or purchase a variety of food, beverages, and treats on site from visiting food trucks.
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.
Summer of Music featured bands and food trucks:
June 25
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Band: Island of Black and White (reggae)
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Food trucks: Cali Shore Surf & Turf, Candies Kitchen, Daisy's Desserts, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
July 9
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Band: Bobby Zoppi and The Corduroys (country hits and classics)
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Food trucks: The Wing Spot 916, Jeeroz Food Truck, Outlaw Cuisine, Daisy's Desserts, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
July 23
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Band: Dad's Impala (classic rock and power chord blues)
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Food trucks: Zintzuni Cocina Mexicana, Hefty Gyros, The Wing Spot 916, Happy Cow Ice Cream, Hella-Halo Sacramento, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
August 13
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Band: Innersoul (R&B and Latin)
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Food trucks: Hefty Gyros, The Fry Boys, Tailgater44, Local Kine Shave Ice, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
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Historic District Road Closures for Hometown Parade Saturday |
The third annual Historic Folsom Hometown Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 26 on Sutter Street, starting at Scott Street and heading west to Decator Street. The event will feature floats, vintage cars, horses, soap box derby cars, wild west groups, community clubs, and more. Morning road closures in Historic Folsom will be in effect. Participants are encouraged to take SacRT Light Rail free to the parade from the Iron Point Station or Glenn Station. For more information, visit www.folsomhometownparade.com.
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Join Us Saturday to Help Plan the Future of Walking and Bicycling in Folsom |
The City of Folsom is seeking public input as work continues on the Active Transportation Master Plan (ATP). The ATP will guide the planning, development, and maintenance of existing and future bicycle and pedestrian facilities within the city, including recommended citywide active transportation network improvements and Safe Routes to School.
Interested community members are invited to attend an outdoor workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26 at the picnic pavilion in City Lions Park, 300 Stafford Street (adjacent to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary). City staff and project consultants will share information about the ATP and invite workshop attendees to share comments and ideas about destinations to make accessible by bike or walking, streets or trails that need improvements, and barriers to walking and biking in the city. Reserve your spot at the outdoor workshop and share your ideas!
Can’t make the workshop? You can provide input by adding your feedback to the online project map. The online map allows you to draw preferred walking and bicycling routes, identify key destinations, and inform us of barriers to walking and bicycling in Folsom. The input map also lets you see what other community members have said about walking and bicycling in Folsom.
Stay informed: submit questions or comments about the ATP and receive notifications of upcoming events and plan updates by emailing City of Folsom Senior Trail Planner Brett Bollinger.
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Ordinance to Enforce Illegal Use of Fireworks |
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.
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With fireworks sales in Folsom starting Monday, June 28, the Folsom Fire Department offers these important tips to stay safe this Fourth of July holiday:
- Be sure to purchase “Safe and Sane” fireworks that display the State Fire Marshal’s seal.
- Fireworks that explode or leave the ground are illegal in California, unless you have a fire department permit.
- Store fireworks in a cool, dry place.
- Read and follow all directions.
- When using legal fireworks, only set them off outdoors in a clear area that is away from homes, dry leaves, grass, and other flammable materials.
- Supervise children and be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.
- Always have a bucket of water for disposal of fireworks and a hose connected to water in case of fire.
- Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Soak them with water and throw them away.
- Fireworks are prohibited in all city-owned properties and parks except at the Lembi Community Park parking lot. The use of fireworks on all trails and open spaces in the City of Folsom is prohibited.
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SacRT Celebrates the 4th of July with Free Rides Systemwide |
SacRT is offering FREE rides system-wide to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday on Sunday, July 4. Free rides are available on bus, light rail, SacRT GO Paratransit Services, Folsom Stage Line, and Elk Grove Transit Services.
The system-wide free ride day is also a way to celebrate Elk Grove Transit Services becoming part of the SacRT district on Thursday, July 1.
SacRT is operating a Sunday/Holiday schedule on the Fourth of July, which means some services do not operate on Sundays. Visit sacrt.com/services for transit options and schedules.
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Folsom Public Library Book Sale |
The Friends of the Folsom Library will host a pop-up book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, in the library hallway. The sale will feature books of every genre at deeply discounted prices and an expanded selection of children’s items. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Folsom Library, a volunteer-driven non-profit that supports the Folsom Public Library’s collection and events. Recurring pop-up book sales will be held on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. The Folsom Public Library is located at 411 Stafford Street. For book sale details and Friends of the Folsom Library membership information, visit foflib.org.
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In the Sacramento region, most of the water we use daily goes on lawns and outdoor landscaping, and about 30% of that is lost due to overwatering and evaporation. There are many ways to save water at home but using water efficiently outdoors can make the biggest difference of all.
- Check the soil with a moisture meter before turning on sprinklers—saves 80 gallons of water per day.
- Replace older sprinklers with high-efficiency rotary nozzles—saves 8 gallons of water per 1,000 square feet of yard per day.
- Upgrade to a WaterSense-labeled weather-based sprinkler timer—saves up to 100–150 gallons of water per day.
- Water plants early in the morning to reduce evaporation—saves 50 gallons of water each time you water.
- Inside your home, check and fix leaks—saves 30–50 gallons of water per day.
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Little Dippers Swim Program |
The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center offers the popular Little Dippers program from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays throughout the summer season. Little Dippers is exclusively for parents and children ages 6 and under. It provides a great opportunity for little ones to play in the activity pool in a less crowded setting and increase their water confidence. Admission is $5 per person (note: season passes not valid for this program). Participants are required to exit the facility at 12:30 p.m. but are allowed free re-entry at 1 p.m. for recreation swim.
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 aquatic center’s programs online or call 916-461-6640.
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