Welcome to Folsom Friends.com!
We were looking for a way to bring our community together and support each other. Everyone has a cause they care about - whether it's helping the homeless, supporting schools or so many other worthwhile endeavors. We knew all our neighbors when we were growing up and it is harder to do today. This website offers a way for you to help your neighbors. Here is an easy way to raise money for charities and schools by doing something you do every day — on-line shopping?
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| posted 1/17/2008 by Admin | 291 views |
Celebrate Father’s Day
Celebrate Father’s Day with a campout at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. Kids and dads alike will enjoy a BBQ, a nighttime flashlighttour, and some not-too-scary stories. Kids will cook a hearty breakfast for dad in the morning. For more information and fees, call 916-351-3527.
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| posted 6/1/2009 by Admin | 31 views |
Thursday Night Market in Folsom
Join in a celebration of free enterprise and new ideas blended with heritage craftsmanship and art. There are street performers, live theatre, kids zone, food & drink vendors and entertainment for everyone in the family. Now in its 15th year this event blends art, fun, food and commerce into a neighborly snapshot of our community. The Thursday Night Marketplace brings the local and regional community downtown to walk, browse, talk plus meet your friends and neighbors. All in the shadow of a wonderfully historic and colorful hometown. New this year will be specially "themed" nights.
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| posted 6/1/2009 by Admin | 35 views |
Member's Ice Cream Social
6/11/2009
Learn more about Sierra Moms--join us for Member's Ice Cream Social on June 11th from 2:30-5pm. We will treat you and your children to a child sized scoop (additional ice cream or toppings are available for a charge) of your choice. While there you can: - Meet other moms - Treat the kids and yourself to ice cream - Learn about volunteer opportunities - Learn more about Sierra Moms
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| posted 6/4/2009 by sierramomspr@yahoo.com | 32 views |
Cattle Drive July 1, 2009, 4:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Come to Folsom and see 55 Longhorn Steer driven down historic Sutter Street at high noon. Joined by cowboys, horse-drawn wagons, and the original Wells Fargo Wagon. Enjoy characters in period costume, equestrian teams, and many other features. This event provides several other activities for all family members. The best viewing for this free event will be along Sutter Street as the cattle travel from the Folsom City Park. The Cattle drive is an opportunity to witness a reenactment of the city's history.
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| posted 6/1/2009 by Admin | 41 views |
FREE – Paint Me A Story June 27, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This month we'll be reading Click, Clack, Moo! Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin illustrated by Betsy Lewin. After we read the story and get some of the wiggles out with a few songs, we'll get creative and paint our very own ceramic keepsake cow! Due to the high volume of participants we experience for these Paint Me A Story FREE Events, we highly recommend you sign up in advance. Space is limited to the first 28 reservations. Ages 3-6 only PLEASE. If you would like to stay and paint additional projects after the Event we will gladly waive your child's Studio Fee! Color Me Mine at 305 Iron Point Road in Folsom---Across from the Folsom Factory Outlets
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| posted 6/1/2009 by Admin | 34 views |
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| posted 10/28/2008 by Admin | 136 views |
New Library Use Exceeds Expectations
Visitation was up over 50 percent from the month of March 2006. During opening month, library patrons checked out more than 45,000 books, DVDs and audiovisual items. Staff issued 2,355 new library cards during the first month, an average of more than 65 each day the library was open. In comparison, staff issued 2,802 cards during the entire previous year.
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| posted 5/1/2007 by Admin | 400 views |
The Price of Children
I have repeatedly seen the breakdown of the cost of raising a child, but this is the first time I have seen the rewards listed this way. It's very sweet!
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| posted 4/30/2006 by Admin | 502 views |
Work Party!
Have you always wanted to do something for the zoo but don't have the time to volunteer on a regular basis? Then roll up your sleeves and spend the day working on zoo projects. We'll tackle everyting from planting vegetables in the zoo garden to making upgrades on animal exhibits. Please call and reserve a space early so we know how many donuts to buy!
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| posted 11/27/2005 by Admin | 482 views |
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| posted 2/13/2006 by Admin | 545 views |
Sierra Moms
Women Unified in the Spirit of Motherhood Sierra Moms is a not for profit volunteer run organization. Most of our members live in the Folsom, El Dorado Hills and neighboring communities. Our goal is to provide our members with opportunities to establish relationships with other moms who have common interests.
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| posted 11/14/2005 by Admin | 508 views |
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| posted 2/4/2008 by Amy | 268 views |
Unclaimed Property Found
Folsom Friends is helping people in our neighbor find unclaimed property that the State of California has been holding. We can help you too! Just email more details
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| posted 7/26/2005 by Admin | 598 views |
