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E-NEWSLETTER
February 1, 2023
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2023 STATE OF THE CITY SPEECH | On Thursday, January 26, Mayor Rosario Rodriguez delivered the 2023 State of the City Address to more than 300 community members at a luncheon hosted by the Folsom Chamber of Commerce. In the annual address, Mayor Rodriguez reviewed recent accomplishments and shared upcoming goals for the year ahead. Watch the speech on the city's website. | | |
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FOLSOM PARKS & RECREATION IS HIRING
Folsom Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for a variety of new job opportunities, including a recreation specialist for Community and Cultural Services, a recreation leader for the CAVE Teen Center, front desk attendants for the aquatic center, groundskeepers for the zoo sanctuary, sports scorekeepers and site monitors, and other positions. Learn more about the requirements to apply and find position descriptions on the City of Folsom website.
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JOIN THE AQUATIC CENTER TEAM
As a Steve Miklos Aquatic Center staff member, you will join the ranks of our valued employees who provide the community with aquatic safety and fun. Since 2001, we've employed more than 2,500 people in our many part-time and seasonal positions. The group interview is the first step to apply for a 2023 summer season aquatic center job. Interviews will be held March 15 and 21; reserve your spot online.
Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Our Ellis Lifeguard Training classes are available in March and April. The class is required to apply for a job as a Steve Miklos Aquatic Center lifeguard. Call 916-461-6640 for more information.
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LEARN HOW TO AVOID THE TAX BOMBS IN YOUR RETIREMENT | |
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Adults age 50+ are invited to register for this informative workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 8. Presenter Bill Corley is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Retirement Income Certified Professional.® He has taught retirement planning classes at the Folsom Senior Center for more than 7 years.
Come and learn why you need a retirement tax strategy before you retire. Retirement is full of surprises that we can’t control, like cost of living, inflation, and health care expenses. Taxes are one surprise you might avoid. Social Security and Medicare have their own “tax traps” and you need to plan for them. Bill will discuss how taxes affect your savings, withdrawals, and Social Security benefits in retirement. A question and answer period is included. The workshop takes place at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street; the fee is $19/person and advance registration is required. Call 916-461-6601 with questions.
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APPLICATIONS TO SELL FIREWORKS IN FOLSOM
The application window for local nonprofit groups to sell state-approved fireworks in the City of Folsom runs from 8 a.m. February 1 through noon March 17. Folsom clubs, such as youth sports groups, school booster clubs, and other civic organizations, are eligible to sell "safe and sane" fireworks to the public during the Fourth of July holiday season as a way to raise money for their Folsom-based organization.
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FOLSOM HISTORIC DISTRICT ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES FREE SHUTTLE RIDE-SHARE APP | |
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A new app and free electric shuttle service make it easier than ever to get around Historic Folsom.
The Folsom Historic District Association launched a new ride-share app that provides easy access to a free shuttle service—reducing the time spent searching for nearby parking. The app also allows convenient access to information about the Folsom Historic District’s many businesses and services.
The “Historic Folsom Shuttle” app has the familiar look-and-feel of a traditional on-demand ride-share app. The shuttle is operated by the Folsom Historic District Association and operates in the district from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.
Once visitors arrive in the Folsom Historic District and park their car, they can pull up the app, select a destination and hail a shuttle ride. Users are instantly notified of their wait time and can follow their shuttle driver’s location on the map. The shuttles are electric, state-of-the-art, enclosed, seat six people comfortably and have climate control. Visitors are encouraged to download the “Historic Folsom Shuttle” app before their visit.
Visitors are encouraged to park in the free parking garage at 905 Leidesdorff Street or any other free parking lots in the Folsom Historic District. While the shuttle service is free, tips are gladly accepted by the shuttle drivers.
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Get a free kitchen pail for organic food waste from Folsom’s organics Recycling Team! Residents are encouraged to pick up a pail from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 7 at the Folsom Public Library, 411 Stafford Street. Learn more about organic food waste recycling at www.folsom.ca.us/organics. |
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NATURE SEMINAR: GAME NIGHT | |
Wild Game of the Hinkle Creek Nature Area
Join presenter Jason Fareira, with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 8 to learn about some of the more commonly sighted wildlife in the region. The seminar will include an overview of the natural history of several species, some of the programs and projects CDFW is involved with, and the role we all play to be good neighbors and stewards of our wild communities. This educational program is presented in partnership with the American River Natural History Association (ARNHA). The seminar will be held at the Rotary Clubhouse, 7150 Baldwin Dam Road. Registration fee is $5/person; ages 10 through adult are welcome to attend. Learn more and register; call 916-461-6601 with questions.
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JOIN THE FOLSOM CITY ZOO SANCTUARY’S DOCENT PROGRAM | |
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Registration Deadline is February 6
Registration is open for the 2023 zoo sanctuary Docent Training class. Docents help host school tours, assist with story times and youth day camps, participate in community events, and help with other ongoing activities. The training class will cover the zoo sanctuary’s guiding mission and vision, information and facts about the animal residents, and expectations for docent volunteers. Current docents will also share their experiences and the rewards of volunteering. Classes are held Mondays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. starting February 13 and continuing through March 20. Class fee is $40 and includes training materials; must be age 21 or older. Deadline to register is February 6; find more details and register online. Call Sue Bean at 916-715-8610 with questions.
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CONVERSATION CLUB NOW AT A MORE CONVENIENT TIME | |
The Conversation Club program at the Folsom Public Library now begins at 6 p.m. every Wednesday evening in the Library Meeting Room. The club is a fun, relaxed way to practice speaking English with native speakers. Join us and improve your pronunciation, learn about American culture, and meet new friends. No registration is required, and all levels of English proficiency are welcome. |
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FOLSOM SENIOR CENTER HOSTS FREE FINANCIAL SCAM AWARENESS WORKSHOP
Join Luz Johnson, financial advisor with LPL Financial, to learn how to identify potential financial scams that target seniors. The workshop, Be Money Smart: Protect Yourself from Becoming a Scam Victim, takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 3 at the Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Street. You’ll learn about some of the more common scams that exist and the tools and practices you can use to keep your financial business safe. The workshop is free for ages 55+; advance registration is mandatory. Call 916-461-6601 with questions.
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FOLSOM PARKS & RECREATION PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 7 | |
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Online Registration Method for 2023-24 School Year
Online registration for Folsom Parks & Recreation’s Fun Factory Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness programs opens 8 a.m. Tuesday, February 7. Your child must be age 3 or 4 by September 30 to enroll. Find more information about the preschool programs, the online registration process, and answers to frequently asked questions at www.folsom.ca.us/preschool. Call Whitney Kahn at 916-461-6612 or email wkahn@folsom.ca.us with questions about the programs.
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