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Folsom Times
Published September 24Benvenuti! Folsom Welcomes Sister City Delegation From Italy
Six visitors from Folsom’s Sister City of Pieve del Grappa, Italy, spent September 22 getting acquainted with Folsom, meeting local residents and city officials, and discovering some distinctly local traditions along the way. The delegation included Giovanni Bertoni, a member of…
Folsom Times
Published September 23Twin Lakes Food Bank marks 40 years with ‘A Moment in Time’ gala
Annual fundraiser Nov. 7 will celebrate four decades of fighting hunger in Folsom while raising support for the food bank’s future Forty years of neighbors helping neighbors will take center stage this fall as Twin Lakes Food Bank brings the community together for an evening…
Folsom Times
Published September 21Folsom Community Service Day brings thousands of pounds of food to Twin Lakes Food Bank
Communitywide effort replenishes nearly empty shelves while volunteers lend a hand inside food bank Thousands of pounds of donated food poured into Twin Lakes Food Bank during Folsom Community Service Day as hundreds of volunteers spread across the city Saturday to collect…
Folsom Times
Published September 19Folsom rolls up its sleeves for 13th annual Community Service Day
Citywide event brings volunteers together for projects benefiting parks, schools, nonprofits, seniors, neighborhoods and community landmarks From shovels hitting the dirt and paint brushes freshening community spaces to volunteers packing military care packages, repairing homes…
Folsom Times
Published September 18Writing a Book can give Seniors Purpose
If you’re a retired senior who needs fulfillment, consider writing a book. Since we moved to El Dorado Hills my wife Tish, who has experience working with seniors, is seeking to work with retirees here in Folsom and El Dorado County. To help them find “purpose and passion” in…
Folsom Times
Published September 17Chamber’s Folsom Focus series brings important conversations to the table
The Chamber’s ongoing series gives residents a chance to hear directly from local leaders, learn about issues shaping Folsom and walk away with a better understanding of their community I walked into Wednesday morning’s Folsom Focus familiar with the three successful businesses…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 16$225,000 available for Sacramento nonprofits helping residents in need
The City of Sacramento is accepting applications from local nonprofit organizations for $225,000 in grant funding through the Ann Land and Bertha Henschel Memorial Fund. The fund provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations serving people in need within the city of…
Folsom Times
Published September 11Folsom Fire joins region in Sacramento 110-story climb to honor the fallen of 9/11
Folsom firefighters were among first responders from across the Sacramento region who climbed 110 stories Friday in remembrance of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks with a physically demanding tribute to the first…
Folsom Times
Published September 1125 years later, Folsom remembers the tragic day that shook America
Twenty-five years after a September morning changed America forever, Folsom firefighters, police officers, veterans, city leaders and community members gathered Friday at Folsom City Lions Park to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and those who ran toward danger as…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 09Applications open for final round of Stockton Boulevard project grants
The City of Sacramento is accepting applications for approximately $80,000 in grants to support community-led projects along Stockton Boulevard that align with the priorities outlined in the Stockton Blvd Plan. This is the third and final funding round for the Stockton Blvd Plan…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 09Free webinar offers information on accessible housing and home repair resources
Sacramento residents can register for a free webinar on Sept. 17 to learn about accessible housing options, home repair programs and resources that support independent living and aging in place. The City of Sacramento, AARP California and Rebuilding Together Sacramento will host…
Sacramento City Express
Published July 31Tips to protect pets during hot weather
Front Street Animal Shelter is sharing simple precautions pet owners can take to protect animals from heat-related illness during hot weather. Dogs and cats can overheat quickly because they do not cool themselves as efficiently as people. Pets primarily regulate their body…