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Marylou Berg, Communication Manager, 240-314-8105
    

School of Rock(ville) Registration Open
Classes Begin April 6

Rockville, Md., March 7, 2011 - Rockville students interested in learning more about the city's government, history and neighborhoods are invited to register for the free citizen-awareness program, School of Rock(ville). 

The next session of School of Rock(ville) begins Wednesday, April 6. Classes will be held April 6-8, 3:30-6 p.m. and April 11, 5-7:30 p.m. Applications are due Monday, March 14.

In this program, students will learn:

• Ways to get involved in government and community;
• The history and demographics of Rockville;
• How the city connects with residents;
• What it takes to plan a City;
• The Council/Manager form of government; and
• How to make the city a greener place.

Class size is limited to 15 students in grades 10 through 12 who attend school in the City of Rockville. Participants must be able to attend the entire four-day program in order to get a Certification of Completion from the City. Students must work out their schedules, and have permission of parents and school to attend.

Register online at www.rockvillemd.gov/neighborhoods.

For more information about the School of Rock(ville) visit the website at www.rockvillemd.gov/neighborhoods or contact Rocio Estrada, neighborhood resources coordinator, at restrada@rockvillemd.gov or 240-314-8345.