City News: Weekly Update
August 27, 2021
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Mandatory 20% Water Conservation Takes Effect Monday, August 30 |
California is experiencing a historic drought and is under a state of emergency to mitigate its effects. The City of Folsom issued a Stage 3 water conservation declaration, and beginning Monday, August 30, City of Folsom water customers will be required to reduce water use by 20%.
- Landscape watering is limited to a maximum of two days per week, except for drip irrigation, which may be conducted on any day. (Exceptions will be granted if there are two or more consecutive days with temperatures above 100 degrees.)
- Residents are required to water on an odd-even schedule:
- Customers with street addresses ending with an odd number may irrigate only on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
- Customers with street addresses ending with an even number may irrigate only on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- No outdoor watering is permitted on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
- Washing of parking lots, streets, driveways, and sidewalks is prohibited. Water customers should avoid excessive watering that runs off onto sidewalks, streets, and gutters.
- The use of city water for construction purposes without city approval is prohibited.
- Restaurants are required to only serve water upon request.
- All pools, spas, and ornamental fountains/ponds should be equipped with a recirculation pump.
- Pool refilling is only allowed for health, maintenance, or structural considerations.
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Chromebooks and WiFi Hotspots Available for Checkout at the Library |
The Folsom Public Library now has Chromebooks and WiFi hotspots available for free checkout, thanks to a grant from the California State Library. The laptops allow users to video chat, access banking services and health portals, and apply for unemployment benefits and other civic services as well as anything else a web browser can do. This program is part of a statewide effort to bridge the digital divide for those without access to the Internet. To check out a device, visit the Folsom Public Library at 411 Stafford Street. Learn more at www.folsom.ca.us/library.
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Donation Drive for Military Care Packages Friday, August 27 |
The Rolling Hills Blue Star Moms are hosting a one-day donation drive to collect items for overseas military service members. The items will be assembled and packaged at this year’s Community Service Day event. Drive-thru events take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, August 27 at three Folsom locations:
- Steve Miklos Aquatic Center, 1200 Riley Street
- Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street
- Folsom Veterans Hall, 1300 Forrest Street
Needed items include:
- Canned fruit (no plastic)
- Canned meat, such as tuna and chicken
- Jerky
- Instant oatmeal
- Travel size baby wipes
- Individual water flavoring packets
- AA/AAA batteries
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Ballot Drop Box Locations in Folsom |
Every active registered California voter will receive a ballot in the mail for the upcoming gubernatorial recall election. Voters will have the option to return their ballot by mail or at one of many Sacramento County ballot drop-off locations.
Folsom City Hall serves as a ballot drop box location for the election. Voters may drop off their ballot in a ballot drop box located in the lobby of Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street.
Vote Center locations are set by Sacramento County Elections Department and will be provided by the county prior to the election. At the Vote Centers, individuals can vote, solve voter registration issues, register to vote, get a replacement ballot, and receive assistance—including assistance with accessible voting devices and language assistance.
Folsom Vote Centers:
Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College
10 College Parkway, Folsom
- September 4 - 14, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Election Day 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Folsom Community Center
52 Natoma Street, Folsom
- September 11 - 14, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Election Day 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Fun Factory Preschool Accepting Registrations |
The Fun Factory Preschool at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street, has a limited number of openings still available for the 2021-22 school year. Class is held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Children must be age 4 on September 1, 2021 to be eligible to register. Learn more about the programs and find registration packets online. Contact Whitney Kahn at 916-461-6612 or by email with questions.
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Programs for Folsom Seniors |
The Folsom Senior Center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Seniors ages 55+ are invited to drop in and enjoy books and board games, and take part in a variety of organized activities including bingo, the Off-Key Singers, Mah Jongg, and book club.
Walk ‘n’ Talk – the popular guided group trail walk program for ages 50+ – begins September 2. Walks take place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through October, weather permitting. Learn more and register online.
The Memoir Writing class for ages 55+ begins September 1; class fee is $25 for Folsom residents. The class meets at the Folsom Senior Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through December 15. Participants will support and encourage one another to write and polish personal memoirs with the goal of publishing them to share with family and friends. Learn more and register online.
Call the Folsom Senior Center at 916-461-6601 for more information about these programs and for registration assistance.
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Registration is Open for Fall Swim Lessons |
The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center has a great lineup of fall swim lessons offered through their popular Sea Squad Swim School. Lessons for ages 3 to 15 are available for those who are just starting out and developing water confidence, and students who want to build on existing swim skills. Sessions are offered at various times starting in September and continuing through October.
The aquatic center is following current public health guidelines and swim lesson protocol. Register for swim lessons online or call 916-461-6640 for more information.
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Community Service Day Volunteer Registration Now Open |
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. Community members can now register to volunteer. This major citywide event mobilizes thousands of volunteers of all ages and interests to complete projects throughout Folsom that make a positive, lasting impact. |
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Report community issues with SeeClickFix Folsom. This free app improves your ability to submit and track non-emergency service requests through an online and mobile platform. Report concerns through service request categories via the City of Folsom website, mobile app (iPhone, Android), Facebook App, and SeeClickFix.com. Report issues such as: |
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- Abandoned Vehicles
- Code Enforcement Issues
- Grass or Weed Concerns
- Graffiti
- Illegal Dumping
- Litter or Debris
- Potholes
- Sidewalk Repair
- Storm Water Drainage
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- Streetlights Not Working
- Damaged/Downed Traffic or Street Signs
- Malfunctioning Traffic Signals
- Tree Trimming and Hazard Trees
- Water Leaks
- Sanitary Sewer Issues
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Historic District Commission
September 1, 5 p.m.
Planning Commission
September 1, 6:30 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom Communications Director
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