Good morning, Folsom.

Twin Lakes Food Bank will celebrate 40 years of service with a cocktail-style gala, *A Moment in Time*, on Saturday, Nov.

7 at Bayside Church in Folsom. The event will offer food, live music, and a live auction to raise funds for fighting local hunger.

Folsom Family Pride announced its second annual festival on Sunday, Oct.

11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Lions Park—featuring performers, over 90 booths with local vendors and food trucks, free flu shots from Kaiser Permanente, and volunteer opportunities.

Folsom Renaissance Faire returns this weekend with jousting, parades, and interactive performances; it will take place Saturday and Sunday (Sept.

26-27) at Folsom City Lions Park on Stafford St, and Sunday tickets remain limited.

Women in Country showcases female country talent including Cynthia Renee, Serena Karise, Katie Fry, and Folsom-based The Wildwood Roses with special guest Adalyn Martin this Saturday, Sept.

26 at The Boardwalk (9426 Greenback Lane, Orangevale) as doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m.

Six visitors from Pieve del Grappa, Italy, visited Folsom on September 22 and toured Historic Folsom, the Murer House, and local shops; they also attended a City Council meeting and exchanged gifts (including 'Visit Folsom' hats and a municipal flag).

On Thursday, Sept. 24, Alder Creek Elementary School hosted Sacramento Kings youth coaches who led an hourlong basketball clinic for over 200 fourth- and fifth-graders.

The students practiced drills, learned new skills, and built teamwork & engagement.

Folsom Fire personnel supported the Floriston wildfire near Truckee by serving in command, operations, logistics, planning, and safety as the 622-acre fire neared 96% containment.

The fire began Sept. 16 near Interstate 80 and local crews joined regional teams while receiving handwritten thank-you cards from Creekside Charter School.

Mortgage rates rose above 7% for the first time since January 2025, making loans more costly for homebuyers in Folsom.

Financial adviser Kathryn McCall said fewer qualified offers may prompt sellers to adjust price expectations.

Unbeaten Folsom Bulldogs kick off Sierra Foothill League play today at 7 p.m. against 3-0 Rocklin in Folsom while other local teams begin league contests and Cordova travels to face non-league Pinole Valley.