Wildflowers, Mustard Blooms & Poppy's
Happenings around Folsom and beyond
Photo credit: Ken Thompson http://kenthompson.photography/
A gorgeous shot of the old prison
Newsworthy
Our Folsom Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was out at the State Capitol on Tuesday providing support at FIRE OPS 101 “offering politicians a firsthand experience of firefighting.” According to the Folsom Fire Facebook page. These guys are all volunteers and they’re all heart!
Marketing firm Ross-Campbell is setting up shop in Historic Folsom. As the president of the firm steps into retirement, Vice President Shawn Campbell is bringing his company home. Campbell has been a Folsom resident for the past 26 years, according to the Folsom Telegraph. "The commute will certainly be shorter,” said Campbell. "Plus, being on Sutter Street in Historic Folsom, with its many restaurants and stores, has appeal to our staff and clients."
The City of Folsom has released its financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Roseville Today has a link for the final, audited statements. According to the Folsom Times, “the city’s total assets and deferred outflows exceeded liabilities and deferred inflows, resulting in a net position of $655.9 million—an 11% increase over the previous year, according to the report.” The Times also noted that “city’s unemployment rate stood at 3.8%, significantly lower than the state average of 5.2%.”
Hey! Did you know?
Who’s up for a wildflower hike? The El Dorado chapter of the California Native Plant Society has a list of a TON of them in El Dorado County. From short wanders through the color to long treks to beautiful vistas overlooking fields of blooms, you’re sure to find something upon which to feast your eyes this spring.
The Folsom Public Library not only has books, they have book clubs! Check out the Monthly Club, the Young Adult Club and the Kids Graphic Novel Club so everyone in the family can join in!
Hap’nins
Movement Brewing in Rancho is throwing a 90s Fest Beer Tasting Event on April 5. You’ll get “Unlimited* 4oz pours from 40+ different breweries during the event, and a 90s Fest logo glass.” But hurry! Tickets are going fast!
Poppy’s Bar & Que, on Natomas across from City Hall, is celebrating its 1 year anniversary on April 5! “If you ain’t first, you're last.”
Leap Yoga is holding a Yoga for Cyclists workshop on April 26. “Come learn the biomanics of our range of motion on the bike vs finding muscle balance via Yoga Asana(poses).”
… And Stuff
The annual mustard bloom is taking over the the St. Helena region near Napa and it promises to be spectacular! Not only is it beautiful, it helps the vines by controlling “nematodes and various fungi in the soil,” according to John Bartell. Check out the stunning photos at this link from ABC10.