MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2004

CITY OF FREDERICK ANNOUNCES SPRING 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 six-course comprehensive 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
Monday
June 7, 2004- Location- City Hall Board Room
7 -9:15 p.m.

Class 2
Wednesday
June 9, 2004 - Location- City Hall, Board Room
7 - 9:15 p.m.

Class 3
Monday
June 14, 2004- Location- Frederick Police Department
7 - 9:15 p.m.

Class 4
Wednesday
June 16, 2004- Location- City Hall, Board Room
7 - 9:15 p.m.

Class 5
Monday
June 21, 2004- Location- City Hall, Board Room
7 - 9:15 p.m.

Class 6
Wednesday
June 23, 2004 - Location - City Hall, Board Room
7 - 10 p.m. Student Presentations

Class 7
Saturday
June 26, 2004 - Location to be determined
6 p.m. Graduation