Folsom Runway
2019
GREENLIGHT
The runway for inclusion and disability awareness
Explore the Best of Sacramento Join Us
BY JEFF VONKAENEL
Celebrate inclusion!
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AnnuAl FAshion show
Benefiting Folsom’s Parks and Rec inclusion project - Folsom Runway
Runway 19 is an event of the Folsom Athletic Association (501(c)3 status), in partnership with the City of Folsom’s Parks & Recreation Department.
sunday, november 3, 2019 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Folsom Community Center 52 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630 Tickets start at $30! Purchase now at bit.ly/runway19tickets
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