Folsom Mayor Kerri Howell delivered the 2019 State of the City address at a luncheon hosted by the Folsom Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, January 17. In the annual address, Mayor Howell reviewed recent accomplishments and shared upcoming milestones in the year ahead. A recorded version of the speech is available on the City’s website.

The Folsom Fire Department’s annual Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) course begins in March. The course curriculum includes: how to assist family members and neighbors until emergency responders arrive, disaster preparedness, first aid, search and rescue, and emergency response plans. Students who complete the required training course and pass a background check will become members of the Folsom Fire Department’s volunteer CERT team. The CERT training course is free; participants must be age 18 or older, and preference is given to applicants who live or work in Folsom. For more information and to register, email folsomcert@folsom.ca.us.

A celebration parade in Historic Folsom tomorrow night will honor the 2018 state champion Folsom Bulldogs team and the 2018 state champion Vista del Lago girls varsity cross country team. The parade begins at 7 p.m. with participants marching down Coloma and Sutter streets. The parade will conclude with a rally at the Folsom Historic Amphitheater. Those planning on attending the parade should park at Rodeo Park or the Historic District parking garage. The community is encouraged to attend. For information about shopping and dining in Historic Folsom, visit www.historicfolsom.org.

The new Rec Guide was mailed to Folsom residents last week. The guide includes programs for all ages, with a wide variety of topics including fitness and sports, fine arts and crafts, swim lessons, cooking, social activities, school break camps, and family-focused special events.