VOLUNTEER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY

The 10th annual Community Service Day takes place Saturday, September 16. This major citywide event mobilizes thousands of volunteers to complete dozens of service projects throughout Folsom. Community Service Day needs more than 1,000 volunteers to complete projects throughout the city. Most of the projects don’t require any special skills other than a willingness to pitch in where needed and a desire to make a positive and lasting impact in the community. Early registration is encouraged as project teams fill quickly. Learn more and register to volunteer at www.folsomcommunityservice.org.

Community Service Day is organized by the City of Folsom, local businesses, and community organizations. The annual event is made possible thanks to generous sponsorship support from Intel, Dignity Health, Folsom Times, Lennar, Style Media Group, Lakeside Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the Rotary Club of Folsom, The Folsom Telegraph, and other members of the business and service community.

Community Blood Drive

As part of Folsom Community Service Day, Vitalant is hosting a community blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 16 at Lakeside Church, 745 Oak Avenue Parkway in Folsom. The bloodmobile bus will be located in the parking lot. Schedule an appointment online in advance. The entire donation process takes about one hour; donors must be at least age 16.  For eligibility questions call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org for more information. Your blood donation can help save a life!

BLUE RAVINE ROAD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT

A pavement rehabilitation project on Blue Ravine Road between Prairie City Road and East Bidwell Street is underway. Nighttime work will occur between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. beginning August 22. The overnight work is expected to last between 6 to 10 non-consecutive nights, depending on production. The project incorporates cold in-place recycling, a timesaving and environmentally-friendly technique for rehabilitating aging and distressed asphalt pavements.

The project will improve the local roadway's rideability, longevity, and safety. It also integrates safety enhancements into the road design, including ADA pedestrian upgrades, radar/video vehicle detection, and upgraded wet-weather reflective striping.

The pavement rehabilitation portion of work will occur during nighttime hours to minimize significant traffic delays and provide construction crews with a safer working environment. The city does not anticipate the road closures will create significant traffic delays, but the work may cause some noise disturbances.

For more information and a current schedule, including which nights work will occur, visit www.folsom.ca.us/BlueRavinePavementProject. Contact the City of Folsom Public Works Department at 916-461-6713 or rchance@folsom.ca.us for questions or concerns.

WORK ON THE FOLSOM BOULEVARD PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONTINUES 

The first phase of a four-month pipeline construction project is complete, and phase two is underway. Folsom Boulevard has been reduced to one lane in each direction from Blue Ravine Road to Glenn Drive.

As early as August 23, work will begin on the intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Parkshore Drive. Folsom Boulevard through Parkshore Drive remains open to vehicular traffic. However, Parkshore Drive through Folsom Boulevard is currently closed. While right-hand turns are permitted from all directions, left-hand turns from any direction are not allowed.

Folsom traffic engineers will modify signal timing to alleviate traffic congestion during the project. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes whenever possible. The city has installed message signs to alert motorists about closures and detours.

The Folsom Boulevard Pipeline Construction Project is being implemented in phases, and traffic restrictions will change throughout each stage of the construction project. The project will cover a one-mile stretch of Folsom Boulevard from Blue Ravine Road to Bidwell Street. 

Stay informed about the project schedule and traffic impacts at www.folsom.ca.us/FolsomBlvdUpdates. For more information about the project, call 916-461-6177 or email ewradmin@folsom.ca.us.

FREE WORKSHOP: MANAGEABLE MAINTENANCE

Landscaping without grass? Do you have drip irrigation, unfamiliar plants, or is poor maintenance resulting in a weedy mess or failing trees and shrubs? Water-efficient landscapes require a different approach.

The City of Folsom Water Conservation Division hosts “Manageable Maintenance” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, August 24, at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street.

The workshop covers:

• Tried and true practices to address sustainable landscapes.
• Dos and don’ts for tree and plant care.
• Selecting the best trees for your landscape.
• Creating healthy soil, managing weeds, and making every drop count.

Space is limited. To reserve your seat, call 916-461-6177 or email waterconservation@folsom.ca.us.

BOOST YOUR LEARNING WITH FREE ONLINE TUTORING

Free academic support is now available with the Folsom Public Library's online tutoring service HelpNow. Catering to K-12 students, HelpNow offers:

• 24/7 access to live tutors proficient in state curriculum and standards.
• Assistance across all K-12 subjects.
• An integrated Writing Lab.
• Career aptitude tests.
• User-friendly group meeting software.
• Dedicated Language Lab.
• Tools for skill gap diagnosis and learning.

This valuable resource, accessible via laptops, tablets, or phones, is made possible through funding from the State of California, managed by the California State Library. Discover more at Folsom Library's Database Services.

FUN FACTORY PRESCHOOL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

Folsom Parks & Recreation’s Fun Factory Preschool has a limited number of openings in classes for 3-year-olds. Classrooms are located at the Folsom Community Center (52 Natoma Street) and at the Andy Morin Sports Complex (66 Clarksville Road). Learn more about the program and find answers to frequently asked questions at www.folsom.ca.us/preschool. Contact Whitney Kahn at 916-461-6612 or by email with questions.

PLAYER SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR MAYOR’S CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Join Mayor Rosario Rodriguez and Folsom Parks & Recreation for the 26th annual Folsom Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament Friday, September 22. This fun event is a great way to meet city officials and network with local business associates. Proceeds from the tournament help fund programs for middle school students at The CAVE Teen Centers. The teen centers provide students with a safe, positive environment and supervision by caring role models.

A limited number of Mayor’s Cup twosomes and foursomes are available; player spots are $165/person and include a grab-and-go breakfast, green fees and cart, player swag, and lunch from a visiting food truck. Some sponsorship opportunities are also still available. For more information, email Sarah Trobee at strobee@folsom.ca.us.

City of Folsom Communications Director

Christine Brainerd | cbrainerd@folsom.ca.us | 916-461-6013 (office)

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