A Day of Hawaiian Music, Food and Culture Powerhouse Pub is hosting a fundraising benefit for the victims of the Maui fire. Enjoy food and drink specials, raffles, Hula performances by the Aloha Dancers , as well as the music of Dominator, Billy Raney, Steve and Francesca Homan, and Maui’s own father-son duo of Andrew and
Free to play, and you may win a 4k TV! We are thrilled to announce that Steve and Manny’s MyFolsom Football Madness Pickem’ Pool is back! This annual contest is free, fun, has great prizes, and you don’t have to be a football expert, or even think hard, to play. Each week just select the
Desperate Times, Desperate People That’s right. I fell for a rent-to-own scam. On purpose. Interest rates are up, inventory is down, and rents have actually risen in most markets. Nationwide, housing affordability is near an all-time low, yet the demand continues to grow, and people are getting desperate. Some feel the market has passed them
Best Water, Splash, Spray Parks in and Around Folsom Folsom summers can get pretty hot, and there’s no better way to cool the kids (and yourself) off than at one of Folsom’s free spray parks. 3 of Folsom’s parks have water features running 11am to 7pm daily, from the end of May through the end
A Family Friendly Event for 61 Years It’s time once again for the Folsom Pro Rodeo. This family-friendly patriotic event has been happening on the 4th of July weekend for 61 years. Mutton busting, comedy, barrel racing, nightly fireworks and live music at the Saloon Under the Stars make this a can’t-miss event. Before the
Hey Folsomites and visitors, here are a few quick suggestions for having a great Father’s Day in Folsom’s Historic District. Grab a bite The Historic District has lots of great dining options. I can’t cover them all, but would recommend… for breakfast, Q’bole, which has, in addition to Mexican food, favorites from the menu of
Good news for boaters, swimmers and other users of Folsom Lake It’s nearly full! Folsom Lake level is always a hot topic of discussion among local and visitors alike. We celebrate it’s beauty when it’s full, and worry when the level drops. Created by the damming of the the American River in 1957, its primary
What We Thought Back Then One of my favorite features of Facebook is the ‘memories’ notification, which reminds us what we posted over the years. One that popped up this week was from 10 years ago, when I posted a graph showing Folsom housing price trends, which at that time were steadily rising, after hitting
Be the First to See these Incredible Pieces Leadership Folsom, in collaboration with Choose Folsom, invites you to the unveiling of The Heartbeat of Folsom community art exhibit. The Heartbeat of Folsom is an art installation that celebrates all that we love about our great city while raising funds to improve the lives of the
Trying to Find the New Normal We’re 1/3 of the way through the year, and the best description I can think of for the Folsom housing market is that it is hot and tight, yet rife with rumors and predictions of doom. I’ve said it before, it seems that no matter what the market is
SMUD YOUTH ENERGY SUMMIT PROJECT ‘Team Plastiglomerate’, a group of Vista del Lago students participating SMUD’s YES (Youth Energy Summit), presents part 2 of their feature on ‘sustainable’ business practices in local restaurants. Previously highlighting Sociology Coffee, they then turned their attention to Dos Coyotes. Take a look: Dos Coyotes Border Cafe is the perfect
Jazz, Blondie, Beatles, Blues and more! Folsom’s Historic District is going to be buzzing this live music this weekend, with something for everyone. Hundreds of music students and performers from all over California are coming to town to participate in the inaugural California Jazz Competition. This event is produced by the Live Performing Arts Academy,
A SMUD Youth Energy Summit Project A group of Vista del Lago students participating SMUD’s YES (Youth Energy Summit), and going by the name ‘Team Plastiglomerate’ was tasked with researching and identifying ‘sustainable’ business practices in local restaurants. They selected Sociology Coffee Bar. Here’s what Team Plastiglomerate had to say about it: Located in downtown
Spring is arguably the most beautiful time of year in Folsom and the surrounding area. Green rolling hills, wildflowers blooming, trees filling out, and the lakes are at healthy levels. It’s a great time to get outside and enjoy the great weather, and have take part in some fun. Here are some great things to
For some fun stuff to do this Saturday, Folsom’s got you covered. Check out the annual Sutter Street Sip and Stroll featuring local wineries stationed at various locations throughout the Historic District. Online tickets are sold out, but they do have some available for walk-ups on a first-com first-served basis. For more wine, cocktails, and
Folsom community and business leaders gathered March 25 to honor this year’s recipients of the Folsom Chamber of Commerce’ ‘Choose Folsom‘ Community Awards Each year, outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, volunteers and others are recognized to their contributions for the City of Folsom. Recipients were presented with awards sponsored by various Folsom businesses, and were given certificates
Looking for things to do in Folsom Easter weekend? We’ve got the scoop. Here are a few goodies for ya: Photos with the Easter Bunny! Bring your kiddos to the Palladio Friday or Saturday for a special visit and photos with the Easter bunny. Reservations are strongly recommended; walk-ins allowed as schedule permits but cannot
The Folsom Chamber of Commerce has announce the appointment of Steve Heard, as their new Chairman of Board of Directors. Mr. Heard brings a wealth of experience in business management, entrepreneurship, and community engagement to his new role. He has been an active member of the Folsom Chamber of Commerce for over a decade, serving
Finally Getting Something Done down There Folsom City council held a special closed door meeting this morning, after which they announced a unanimous vote to approve the controversial ‘Natoma Vista’ housing and retail development project. The sprawling complex overlooking Lake Natoma had been delayed by protestors who claimed the lake was still home to
It’s the first week of spring, and there are lots of great things to do in Folsom, inside and out. Hacienda Reborn Kicking it off is the first official day of business for the all new Hacienda Real Mexican Grill and Cantina opening Tuesday at 4pm. Hacienda Real, formerly Hacienda del Rio, has been
When Sutter Street’s Hacienda del Rio, a Folsom institution for 37 years, shut down at the end of 2022, Michael Sanson went to work. Rebranding it as Hacienda Real Mexican Grill and Cantina, Sanson has given the restaurant a fresh new look and menu. With a theme that might be described as ‘Dia de Los
Get Your Green On Yes, it’s that time of year. An excuse to put on something gaudy and green, then go out and rock your sham. Here, for your partying pleasure, are the top 5 things to do for St. Patrick’s Day in Folsom: Powerhouse Pub Folsom’s favorite night spot, Powerhouse Pub will be rockin’
Spotlight on the Small, Family Ranch Ranch America, a show about real-life ranches across America, debuts tonight on the Outdoor Channel. Hosted by rancher, chef and cowboy River Klass, the series provides a fresh and contemporary perspective on the ranching industry. Klass and Ranch America help celebrate American horse and cattle ranches, the cowboy and cowgirl
ARTISTS and SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR FOLSOM PUBLIC ART PROJECT The Leadership Folsom Class of 2022/23 has issued a call for artists and sponsors for a new Folsom public art project, “Heartbeat of Folsom”. “Our vision is a city-wide public art exhibit displaying beautifully designed and painted heart sculptures, each featuring different themes celebrating everything we
There are lots of fun things to do in Folsom this pre-Valentine’s Day. Here are a few… Folsom Farmer’s Market. It’s more than a farmer’s market. It’s an event. Every Saturday around the Railroad Turntable and Public Plaza in Folsom’s beautiful Historic District. With over 40 vendors offering a selection of organic produce,baked goods, meat,
Folsom Home Sales – A mixed bag After a year of bad news in the real estate market, there are some signs that things may be changing for the better. The January numbers are in, and although they’re not great, there is some good news. A Look at the Numbers First of all, with
Congrats to Tom Pellegrini, who won the MyFolsom Football Madness pool 2022! Tom correctly picked 178 of 272 winners during the NFL season, in addition to having the closest tie-breaker score. Now, Tom gets to enjoy a CampChef DLX pellet grill and smoker. These things are awesome. It’s really easy to make great tasting smoked
At most restaurants in America, you will find a good old-fashioned hamburger on the menu. From fine-dining establishments to roadside diners, the humble patty reigns supreme as the most popular food in the country. If you’re in Folsom and have a hankering for a big juicy burger, we have you covered. Keep reading for the
Cutting through the noise in the real estate news The headlines above may be exaggerated, but don't they hit close to home (no pun intended)? Consumers are bombarded with confusing messages from the media, Realtors, chat pages, loan officers, and well-meaning family and friends. "The market is dead". "People starting out today can't buy a
Featuring Grammy Award winning former lead singer for Santana, Tony Lindsay Percussionist Derek Rolando is bringing his Latin Pop Revue to Powerhouse Pub on Saturday October 8th. In a world full of cover bands playing everything from Journey to Prince, Rolando saw a glaring hole; no one was covering the hits made famous by Latin
Win weekly prizes! Grand Prize is a CampChef SmokePro Pellet Smoker! I am pleased to announce the return of MyFolsom's Football Madness 2022! This year's contest is bigger and better than ever! I've got a new co-sponsor to help expand and manage the pool and award bigger prizes. With that in mind, please welcome
Amazing and for me, terrifying As a little kid in the 60's, without the ability to record or have video on demand, we had to wait for that once a year time when a favorite show would come on. For me, it was the Wizard of Oz. It was funny, had a great story, good
Comparing today's market to the last down turn, nearly 15 years ago Many people who are predicting a major crash tend to point to the past. 'We're due', or 'It happens every 7 to 10 years', or 'History repeats itself'. It's important to note what drove the last market and what created the vulnerable situation
Doesn't Cure the Drought, but Welcome News The water level of Folsom Lake, fed by recent storms and snow melt, has reached 754,857 acre feet, which is about 78% of capacity and 5% above the historic average for the date. The level typically bottoms out in December at about 380,000 acre feet. While this is
It's a great weekend to be in Folsom! Folsom Spring is in full-swing, and there are lots of great events happening this weekend. Kickstart your day with the Cars and Coffee car show at Palladio. Come enjoy cars and trucks from the 1930’s thru the 2000’s every 3rd, 4th and 5th Saturday morning, from 7
It's been quite a while since my last 'Heard around Folsom', and with so much bad news in the world, I thought I might let you know of some of the good news going on around town. Here goes.... ... about 200 people showed up at Ruby's Books to pick up a copy of Winnie
I've found that many of my clients and prospective clients are worried about interest rates, and their affect on their home's value or on their ability to buy. They ask, "what's going to happen? Are we due for a crash? Is this the market shift buyers have been waiting for?" No matter what the
Foothill Wine Fest - Presented by Choose Folsom Come celebrate the wineries of the Sierra Foothills at the second annual Foothill Wine Fest this weekend. Showcasing the best of the region, over 50 wineries that participated in the wine competition will be pouring for you. Join us for an evening of unlimited tasting of award-winning
Fannie Mae 1 Year Rate Graph Rising interest rates are often cited as the greatest threat to homeownership, and to sellers’ profits. After all, if buyers can’t afford the home you are selling, you’ll have to lower your price to the point where they can. Although lower prices, when they occur, may attract more