City News
September 16, 2021
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2021 Folsom Community Service Day Saturday |
Thousands of volunteers will complete dozens of service projects Saturday, September 18, at the eighth annual Community Service Day, Folsom’s largest day of volunteerism. This major citywide event mobilizes thousands of volunteers of all ages and interests to complete projects throughout Folsom that make a positive, lasting impact.
Community members can still register to volunteer. Organizers are seeking additional volunteer support for the following projects:
- Home repair projects for local seniors in need.
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Girls Love Mail – hand-written letters of encouragement for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Community litter clean-up.
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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 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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Join the Folsom Teen Council |
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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Storytime at the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary |
Join us for storytime at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 23 on the outdoor canid deck. Our volunteer docents read stories featuring a variety of animals and engage young audience members with animal puppets. The books used for storytimes are appropriate for ages 4+, but all ages are welcome to attend. Regular zoo sanctuary admission fees apply; save time and purchase tickets online or call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Barnyard Buddies: New Program for Young Animal Lovers |
Calling young animal lovers ages 4 to 6! The Folsom Zoo Sanctuary’s new program – Barnyard Buddies – will teach little ones about our amazing animals with a guided tour of the zoo sanctuary and an introduction to some of our special animal ambassadors. The adventure continues with daily crafts, songs, dancing and movement, and games. Each child will receive a commemorative photo of them meeting an animal introduced in class. Class takes place September 20-22 – register online or call 916-461-6601 for more information.
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Folsom Community Blood Drive |
Support patients in need by making a lifesaving blood donation with Vitalant (formerly BloodSource).
Folsom Community Blood Drive
Saturday, September 18
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street, Folsom CA 96530
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Drive-Through Donation Event |
Local organizations are teaming up to help community members in need at a Community Service Day donation drive Saturday, September 18. Local community organizations will collect the following items at a drive-through donation event at Lakeside Church, located at 745 Oak Avenue Parkway, from 7 a.m. to noon.
- Bicycles for Children and Adults
- Glasses
- Yarn and Fabric
- Legos
- Purses
- Christmas Gifts
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Folsom's Community Service Day includes a citywide food drive that benefits the Twin Lakes Food Bank. This week, more than 400 volunteers will drop off empty grocery bags and a food needs wish list on every doorstep in Folsom. They will return the morning of Saturday, September 18 to pick up food donations left in view of the street. Food collected on Community Service Day serves the Twin Lakes Food Bank for more than eight months!
Top items needed:
- Cereal and oatmeal
- Canned tuna and chicken
- Soup and chili
- Pasta and rice
- Canned ravioli
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables and beans
- Nutrition supplement drinks (Ensure)
- Macaroni and cheese
Cash donations are also welcome by visiting www.twinlakesfoodbank.org or mailing a check to the Twin Lakes Food Bank at 327 Montrose Drive, Folsom CA, 95630.
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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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Additional Help When Unemployment Ends |
The State of California Employment Development Department reminds Californians that while the federal programs extending unemployment benefits expired this month, the American Rescue Plan and California Comeback Plan substantially expanded other vital benefits to help eligible families.
Benefit programs include:
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Fall into a Beautiful Water-Wise Landscape |
Fall is the perfect time to redo your yard and add low-water use plants suited to our climate. The soil still holds summer's warmth, which encourages root growth, but new plants don’t require as much water because the days are getting cooler instead of heating up.
When spring rolls around, your fall plantings will have established root systems and be ready to start their growth spurt and be better prepared for the heat of summer.
Some things to consider:
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Choose the right plant for the right space: Take into account how tall the plant or tree will grow to save you time in the future when it comes to pruning. Also make sure to group your plants according to their water and sunlight needs.
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Aerate the soil to let in more good stuff: Aerating or breaking up the soil in your yard will ensure that oxygen, water, and nutrients are able to get to a plant’s roots. It’s most effective when done in fall when temperatures have dropped. You can rent a machine, use a pitchfork, or even wear sandals equipped with long spikes.
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Add plenty of compost and mulch: Compost will enrich the soil with valuable nutrients, make clay and compacted soil more airy, and can help balance the soil’s pH level. Then make sure to add a couple inches of mulch around your new plants. It’s best to add the compost after you’ve aerated your lawn or plants to make sure it can be more easily absorbed.
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Upgrade your sprinklers, too: Consider adding drip irrigation to water your new plants, shrubs, and trees, and installing high-efficiency rotator sprinklers for your lawn. They’ll water your landscape more effectively and you’ll have healthier plants.
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Help Us Meet the City of Folsom's 20% Water Conservation Requirements |
California is experiencing a historic drought and is under a state of emergency to mitigate its effects. The City of Folsom has issued a Stage 3 water conservation declaration that requires customers to reduce their water use by 20% to protect our vital water supply. Folsom water customers have done a remarkable job of saving water before, and we are confident we can do it again.
Folsom’s stage 3 water conservation water-saving requirements:
- Limiting landscape watering to the city’s odd-even watering schedule.
- Stopping the use of city water for construction purposes without city approval.
- Serving water at restaurants only when requested.
- Ensuring pools, spas, and ornamental fountains/ponds have a recirculation pump.
- Refilling or draining pools for health, maintenance, and structural reasons only.
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