Good morning, Folsom.

Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park will mark its 130th anniversary on Saturday, September 13 with guided tours — STEM-themed exhibitors offer hands-on activities and speakers present at 11 a.m. Visitors who RSVP in advance will also receive sweet treats at the event.

Residents of Chinese Camp lost their homes and belongings when fires destroyed personal mementos and community landmarks — Cambodian refugee Polina Ken and single mother Roxanne Pfeiffer now face the challenge of rebuilding their lives and preserving local history.

Parents may now enter their little cowboys and cowgirls in the lottery for mutton busting at the second annual Sacramento County Sheriff’s Rodeo at Dan Russell Arena; the online entry runs from Tuesday, September 8 at 8 a.m. until Tuesday, September 16 at 5 p.m. Ten children weighing 60 lbs or less will be selected on October 2 and notified by email, with the ride set for October 4 — a valid rodeo ticket is required for entry.

Folsom will host the Italian-themed festival Ciao Folsom on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sutter Street Plaza and Railroad Turntable, where paddleboarders dressed as gondoliers will appear from the Truss Bridge at 10 a.m.—additional events later this month will honor the 25-year Sister City relationship with Pieve del Grappa.

Folsom city leaders are exploring changes to fire services to trim a $3 million budget deficit and have formed a Fire Services Exploratory committee that includes Mayor Sarah Aquino, Councilmember Barbara Leary and two Sacramento Metro Fire Board members.

City Manager Bryan Whitemyer said that while no station will close, shifting crews to cut overtime by $1 million may slow response times—city officials plan to review proposals at community meetings starting September 23.