MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 30, 2003

CITY OF FREDERICK ANNOUNCES WINTER 2004 SESSION OF FREDERICK 101 CITIZENS AWARENESS PROGRAM

Frederick, Md. --- The City of Frederick is searching for interested residents to enroll in Frederick 101. Frederick 101 is seven-week citizens awareness program, designed to educate residents about City services, City operations, and interesting Citywide issues. The program is designed to be an interactive tour through the Frederick community and will be lead by the City's Chiefs and Directors and interesting community leaders.

Frederick 101 will provide you with the following:
· Information about your community;
· Information on how to get involved and make a difference; and
· An opportunity to meet your neighbors and interesting classmates.

Provided below is a class schedule. To register call Sarah Finefrock, Community Outreach Assistant, at 301-846-2236. Class size is limited to 30 participants. There will be a $15 fee to cover the cost of books and supplies.

Class 1
Wednesday
January 28, 2004- Location- City Hall Board Room
7 -9 p.m. Welcoming Remarks by Mayor Jennifer Dougherty and Program Overview.

Class 2
Wednesday
February 4, 2004 - Location- City Hall, Board Room
7 - 9 p.m.

Class 3
Wednesday
February 11, 2004- Location- City Hall, Board Room
7 - 9 p.m.

Class 4
Wednesday
February 18, 2004- Location- City Hall, Board Room
7 - 9 p.m.

Class 5
Wednesday
February 25, 2004- Location- City Hall, Board Room
7 - 9 p.m. Student Presentations

Class 6
Wednesday
March 3, 2004 - Location - City Hall, Board Room
7 - 10 p.m. Student Presentations

Class 7
Wednesday
March 10, 2004 - Location, City Hall, Board Room
7 p.m. Graduation