City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of April 8, 2019
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New Parking Garage Signs in Historic Folsom
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Heading to Folsom’s Historic District for dining, shopping, museums, or a special event? If you are looking for parking, consider the parking garage located at 905 Leidesdorff Street. The 330 parking spaces in the garage are free, and there are no time limits after 5 p.m. During some special events in the District, there may be times when parking is unavailable.
The City of Folsom recently installed six digital parking signs in the Historic District that provide motorists real-time information about how many spots are available in the garage. Four of the signs are located at the main entry points into Historic Folsom, and two are posted on the entrances to the garage.
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1919-2019: Rainbow Bridge Centennial Celebration Saturday, May 4
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Celebrate the 100
th
anniversary of Folsom’s iconic Rainbow Bridge at once-in-a-lifetime events planned in the Historic District Saturday, May 4.
The Rainbow Bridge will close to vehicular traffic to allow the community to explore the bridge on foot. The festivities kick off with a rededication and ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. World-renowned slackline athlete Ryan Robinson — who was raised in Folsom — will attempt to set a world record by traversing the 1,919-foot span over the American River between Lake Natoma Crossing and the Rainbow Bridge on a 1-inch wide line. A festival with informational displays about the landmark bridge, guided walking tours, hands-on activities, and a display of vintage cars round out the morning events that are free and open to the public.
The Folsom Historic District Association hosts a special tasting event on the bridge from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring gourmet food and libations provided by Historic District restaurateurs. The evening also includes live music, entertainment, and special surprises. Visit
www.historicfolsom.org
to purchase tickets.
The celebration wraps up with a free concert by the Folsom Lake Symphony in the Historic District Amphitheater from 8 to 9 p.m. Learn more about the bridge and celebration events at
www.folsomrainbowbridge.com
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Folsom Dispatchers Honored During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
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Dispatchers are often the first in line in emergency service response- the calming voice you hear when you are hurt, in danger, or need help fast. The week of April 14 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which honors the men and women who answer 911 emergency calls, and dispatch police, fire, and paramedic personnel that provide life-saving assistance. In 2018, the City of Folsom's communications dispatchers handled more than 116,000 telephone calls, and 98.47 percent of the 911 calls were answered within 15 seconds. Join us in honoring the first of first responders on the other end of the line.
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Register for Spring Break Camps
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Folsom Parks & Recreation spring break camps take place the week of April 15 to keep kids and teens busy and engaged while they’re out of school. Camp options include soccer, tennis, science and chemistry, fine arts, robotics, and Junior Zookeeper camp. The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center also offers spring break swim lessons. Learn more and
register today
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Folsom Celebrates Arbor Day This Month
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Folsom is home to a lush urban forest, a hallmark of our city that offers tremendous economic, health, and environmental benefits. Trees increase property values, enhance the vitality of business areas, provide shade, clean our air, and beautify the community. The Folsom City Council adopted an Arbor Day resolution to encourage residents to plant and care for trees this April.
The City of Folsom provides a number of resources to help residents find the right tree for a property. The City Arborist offers an extensive master tree list, plus a host of helpful articles on mulch, soil testing, mistletoe, and establishing young trees. Learn more at
www.folsom.ca.us/community/arborist
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Free shade trees are also available for residents and businesses through the Shade Tree Program offered by SMUD and the Sacramento Tree Foundation. Shade trees can help to dramatically reduce cooling costs during the hot summer months. Visit
www.smud.org
for details.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Trails Day / Arbor Day Events Saturday
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Trails Day/Arbor Day
Join other community volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13 for Folsom's 25
th
annual Trails Day and Arbor Day event. Volunteers are needed to help with trail enhancements, and tree maintenance and planting along trails and open space areas in the city. All volunteers receive a free commemorative T-shirt, lunch, and beverages – plus the satisfaction of making a positive contribution to the environment and community. The event is free, but you must
pre-register to participate
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Creek Week/Earth Day
Volunteers are needed to clean up sections of the Humbug, Willow, and Hinkle Creeks in Folsom. This event is sponsored by the Sacramento Area Creeks Council as part of the Regional Creek Week activities. Register for Creek Week volunteer duty
online
or call 916-454-4544 for more information.
Volunteers should wear work clothes and shoes, and bring a pair of work gloves. These events are free, but you must pre-register to participate!
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Free Water Conservation Workshop: All About Irrigation
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Spring is a great time to tune up your watering system for new plantings or to improve the system’s efficiency. Learn how much to water, how long to water, and how to identify and fix problems with your irrigation system at a free workshop offered by the City of Folsom’s water conservation coordinator, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street. To register, contact
waterconservation@folsom.ca.us or call 916-461-6174.
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Iron Point Road Railroad Crossing Replacement
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Beginning Monday, April 22, a railroad crossing replacement project will require a full 10-day closure of Iron Point Road between East Bidwell Street and Cavitt Road to replace the existing deteriorated railroad tracks and drain pipes. Iron Point Road will be closed to vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic for 24 hours a day. Traffic will be detoured to Broadstone Parkway. All local businesses will be accessible during the closure. The fire department has evaluated the temporary road closure and will use alternate routes to ensure a rapid response to emergencies.
For more information contact Senior Civil Engineer Ryan Chance at 916-461-6713 or
rchance@folsom.ca.us.
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Second Saturday Arts and Cultural Activity Workshops
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The Folsom Art Center at 48 Natoma Street hosts workshops for ages 18+ Saturday, April 13. Call 916-461-6601 for more information.
Instructor Jenny Briggs teaches
Color Bouncing with Oil Paints
from 9 a.m. to noon. Jenny will demonstrate her color-bouncing theory and students will use the techniques to create their own study of a still-life. Workshop fee is $35 for Folsom residents and $42 for non-residents.
Learn insider tips and budget-friendly methods from Sherrill Madden to
Volunteer Your Way Through Europe
. Workshop is 10 to 11:30 a.m.; attendance is free, but preregistration is mandatory.
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City Council Meeting
April 9, 6:30 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
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Get Connected, Stay Informed
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