Folsom Americana Fest Concert Saturday

Road Closures for Half Marathon Sunday

The Folsom Blues Breakout half marathon is Sunday, October 23, and will begin on Folsom Lake Crossing at 7:30 a.m. The course will follow Folsom Lake Crossing to the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail and loop around Lake Natoma. The 5K portion of the race will cross over the Folsom Truss Bridge and proceed up Scott Street to Sutter Street. Both the 5k and the half marathon will finish in the Historic District near Reading Street and Sutter Street.

Folsom Lake Crossing from East Natoma Street to Folsom-Auburn Road, Riley Street from Leidesdorff Street to Natoma Street and Sutter Street from Riley Street to Reading Street will be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Detours will be clearly marked. For more information about the race, visit the Folsom Blues Breakout half marathon website. 

Folsom Halloween Events

Halloween Spooktacular

Take part in the not-too-scary family fun from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 22 at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center. Wear your favorite costume and gather goodies at our trunk-or-treat area, enjoy our floating pumpkin patch, and take part in other fun hands-on activities. Free admission! Call 916-461-6640 for more information.

Wild Howl-O-Ween at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

Calling all ghosts, goblins, and witches… come and enjoy the zoo sanctuary’s family-friendly Halloween event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 29. Take part in a variety of fun hands-on activities, visit your favorite animals, and—of course—get lots of goodies! Costumes are encouraged! Regular admission fees apply; purchase tickets online or at the gate. Call 916-461-6601 with questions

Trick or Treat with Folsom Police and Fire Departments 

Join the Folsom Police and Fire departments for a Public Safety Trunk-or-Treat event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 29. Bring your little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses, and trick-or-treat safely as you check out police and fire vehicles and equipment (please no costumes that include weapons). The event will be held outside the Folsom Police Department, 46 Natoma Street. Learn more at www.folsom.ca.us/police.

Folsom Fire Department Open House and Pancake Breakfast

Join the Folsom Fire Department for an open house and pancake breakfast Saturday, October 22. Meet on-duty crews, tour the fire station, learn fire safety tips, and see live demonstrations by firefighters. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, and coffee. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 35, 535 Glenn Drive. $5 per person (cash only); ages 2 and under free. Parking will be available across the street at Walmart. Call 916-461-6301 with questions.

New Additions to Folsom Fire's CERT Fleet

The Folsom Fire Department Volunteer Services added three new vehicles to its fleet to better serve the community and respond to emergencies. The new vehicles are valuable tools that will help the Folsom Fire Department protect life and property while providing best-in-class emergency services for the city.

The three new Folsom Fire Department vehicles include:

• CERT37: a retired Folsom Fire Department ambulance converted for use as a primary Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) team transport and trailer hauler. CERT37 is used to transport a team of six and has already been used to provide firefighter rehab and set up a first aid station.
• REHAB37: a 25-foot trailer used for incident command for deployments and firefighter rehab for large incidents. 
• CERTUTV: an all-terrain vehicle designed for medical patient transport in off-highway situations and team transportation.

The city purchased the vehicles with funds from state grants, a Sacramento County Transit Occupancy Tax grant, Friends of Folsom CERT 501c3 fundraisers, and the Intel Foundation’s Volunteer Matching Program.

Based on Intel employee volunteer hours, the Intel Foundation makes monetary donations to nonprofits and schools where Intel employees donate their time. Friends of Folsom CERT 501c3 fundraisers received approximately $10,000 from the Intel Foundation earlier this year thanks to employee volunteer hours reported in 2021.

Learn more.

Free Online Tutoring Available Through the Folsom Public Library

The Folsom Public Library, with funding provided by the State of California State Library, launched a free online tutoring service called HelpNow. HelpNow offers live, real-time homework assistance from tutors familiar with state curriculum and standards and is available 24 hours a day. Live one-on-one tutors can help with all K-12 subjects. The program includes a writing lab, career aptitude test, software for group meetings, question answering, language lab, and tools to diagnose skill deficiencies.

Senior Resource Fair Friday

The Folsom Senior Center will host a free resource fair from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, October 21 for seniors, caregivers, and family members. A variety of businesses and organizations will provide information about aging in place; durable medical equipment; downsizing, selling your home, and moving; fall prevention; elder law; transportation services; in-home care; and placement services. Representatives from the Folsom Senior Center, Parkinson’s Support Group, Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Caregiver Support Group, Cancer Support Group, Folsom Police Department Senior Assistance Program, Kaiser Senior Advantage, and HICAAP will be on site to share details about the variety of services available to local seniors. The resource fair is sponsored by Prairie City Landing; attendees can also take part in a free raffle for prizes provided by the onsite vendors. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street. Call Nadia Khhokhhar Roberts at 916-461-6685 or email nroberts@folsom.ca.us with questions about the event.

Right Care, Right Place, Right Time

Learn When to Call 911

The pandemic caused many people to delay needed health care. Now, first-line responders are seeing many more people call 911 for non-emergency care–reducing the response capacity for time-sensitive and life-threatening situations in Sacramento County, including Folsom.

Sacramento’s busiest hospital emergency departments have seen a 300% increase in patients arriving via ambulance at the lowest, least sick level. And more than half of patients arriving at the emergency departments are ultimately not sick enough to be admitted to the hospital for further care.

With these significant increases in non-urgent care, Sacramento region’s first responders and hospital systems are encouraging people to get the right care, in the right place, at the right time. By reducing non-emergency 911 calls, first responders can better serve patients and the wider community as efficiently as possible.

When you get sick or hurt, deciding whether to see your regular doctor, go to a hospital emergency room, or visit an urgent care walk-in center can be hard. The Where to Go for Care guide is designed to help you make the best choice. If you feel you are in an emergency where your life is at risk, call 911.

Pumpkin P.S.A.

The only thing spookier than a Jack-o'-lantern is a soggy, moldy Jack-o'-lantern. Luckily, plain and carved pumpkins (mold and all) can be tossed in the Green Bin–no bag required. Remember to remove candles or lights before disposing of Jack-o'-lanterns. Painted or artificial pumpkins are not allowed in the Green Bin and must be thrown in the trash.

Nature Seminar: Deer, Turkeys, and Other Wild Game of the Hinkle Creek Nature Area

Join presenter Laura Drath with the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for this presentation about some of the more commonly sighted wildlife in the region. Learn about the natural history of several species, programs and projects CDFW is involved with, and the role we all play in being good neighbors and stewards of our wild communities. The presentation will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 26 at the Rotary Clubhouse, 7150 Baldwin Dam Road. Pre-registration is mandatory; the fee is $5/person and ages 10 through adult are welcome to attend. Learn more and register; call 916-461-6601 with questions.

Use of Fireworks During Diwali/Deepavali Festival of Lights 

The Indian festival of Diwali or Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is traditionally celebrated with the use of California State Fire Marshal registered "Safe and Sane" fireworks. The use of approved fireworks in conjunction with this festival may occur Saturday, October 22 through Monday, October 24 in the City of Folsom.

The Folsom Fire Department is asking the public to take precautions when using fireworks during the festival period.

• Make sure the firework has the State Fire Marshal "Safe and Sane" seal.
• The use of fireworks for this celebration must be conducted under adult supervision at all times.
• Have a bucket of water, sand, or garden hose available at firing sites.
• Read all instructions before use.
• Never alter, modify, or enhance fireworks. Use only in the manner intended.
• Make sure fireworks have proper clearance from flammable materials, including dry grass and brush.

The use of dangerous and illegal fireworks is prohibited within all areas of the City of Folsom. 

Learn more.