City News: Your Weekly Update
April 1, 2021
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Community Meeting: Future Use of City-Owned Retail Space in Folsom’s Historic District |
The City of Folsom owns the space on the ground floor of the parking garage located at 905 Leidesdorff Street. The 3,700-square-foot space is currently unoccupied and zoned HD (C-2) for commercial uses. The Folsom City Council has asked for community input as to possible future uses for the space.
Interested stakeholders are invited to attend a virtual workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 15 moderated by Folsom City Manager Elaine Andersen to learn more about the property, ask questions, and to provide ideas and input. Information gathered will be reported back to the Folsom City Council to assist them in making their final decision as to the future use of the space.
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Spring Eggstravaganza Bunny Baskets |
The Spring Eggstravaganza Bunny is coming to town and bringing gifts to celebrate the season! The bunny will make an appearance along with local vendors to hand out baskets full of treats and goodies for children ages 10 and younger. Baskets are $5 and must be reserved by 11:45 a.m. April 2. You can see the bunny and pick up your basket Saturday, April 3 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Palladio or from 4 to 6 p.m. at California Family Fitness. Call 916-461-6614 to learn more about sponsorship and vendor opportunities.
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Californians Aged 50 and Older Can Now Register for a COVID-19 Vaccine |
Beginning April 1, the State of California opened up COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals 50 years old and older, as well as persons aged 16 to 64 with high-risk medical conditions.
Sacramento County Public Health is working with local partners, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics for vaccine distribution. View the Vaccinate Sacramento County flyer for a summary of current vaccine distribution phases.
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Community Service Day Organizers Seek Project Proposals, Brainstorming Meeting Planned |
The Folsom community is uniting again to plan the eighth annual Community Service Day. This powerful day of service mobilizes thousands of volunteers of all ages and interests to complete dozens of service projects throughout Folsom. Organizers seek community-based projects for this year's Community Service Day event, planned for Saturday, September 18.
A virtual community brainstorming meeting will be held Thursday, April 8, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to identify community needs and potential Community Service Day projects. Please RSVP to info@folsomcommunityservice.org. Submit a project proposal online.
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Folsom Public Library Open |
The Folsom Public Library building is open for “Grab and Go” services. Grab and Go is designed to let library patrons make short, safe library visits. Visits are limited to one hour, and the number of library guests limited to ensure safe social distancing. Face coverings are required to use the library and must be worn at all times.
Services available:
- Get a library card
- Browse the library collection
- Pick-up holds
- Library computers and printers
- Free Wi-Fi
- Personalized help from librarians
- Return library materials
The Folsom Public Library is open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays is reserved for seniors and the medically vulnerable. The book return is open 24/7. Returned items are quarantined for 24 hours prior to check-in.
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New Adult Sports Leagues Open for Registration |
The coed volleyball 4x4 league for ages 18+ plays Tuesday evenings on the lighted turf volleyball courts at John Kemp Community Park. The league begins April 20 and runs through June 8; eight games are guaranteed and playoffs will be determined based on total number of teams registered. League fee is $180 / $160 resident discount (60% of team roster lives or owns property in Folsom).
The spring softball league for ages 18+ begins April 18 and runs through June 10. Games are played at Lembi Park; start times are 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. League fee is $575 / $490 resident discount (60% of team roster lives or owns property in Folsom). Call the Andy Morin Sports Complex at 916-461-6650 for questions about the leagues.
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Students Ride Transit for Free |
All students in grades TK through 12 can ride Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) for free through the RydeFreeRT program. With RydeFreeRT, students can ride the entire SacRT transit network, including SacRT buses, Folsom Stage Line, light rail, and SmaRT Ride on-demand microtransit service for free. RydeFreeRT is available all day, any day of the week, all year during regular SacRT service hours. Learn more about the program at rydefreert.com.
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Fight the Bite this Spring |
It's that time of year again. Longer days, warmer temperatures, and... mosquitoes. Increased rain from a very wet winter left behind stagnant water and more areas where mosquitoes can develop. More mosquitoes mean a bigger threat of West Nile virus, a disease transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. Protect yourself from mosquitoes by following these tips from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District:
- At least once a week, walk around your property and check for any containers that may collect water. Drain water from buckets, flower pots, fountains, children's toys, pet dishes, cans, birdbaths, tires, wheelbarrows, and other containers in your yard.
- Mosquitoes breed in wet and clogged street gutters. Do not over-water your lawn and please utilize yard waste containers for grass clippings and other debris.
- Stock ornamental ponds, fountains, and animal water troughs with mosquitofish. The District will provide them for free and will even deliver them to your home.
- Drain water from pool, spa, and boat covers.
- Prevent mosquito bites by always wearing an effective mosquito repellent especially around dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active or when you spend time outside.
Report dead birds by calling 1-877-968-2473. For any problems with mosquitoes or to report a mosquito breeding source call 1-800-429-1022 or visit www.fightthebite.net.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communications Director
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