E-News from City of Frederick - July 2015: 4th of July Celebration, Removing Ash Trees, Bear Sightings, Summerfest Theater

Here is the July eNews from the City of Frederick. This newsletter is packed full of useful information!   It is re-posted here by permission. If you have any questions or suggestions, direct them to Susan Harding, the city's Public Information Coordinator, and author of the newsletter: susan@cityoffrederick.com. The topics for this month's newsletter are shown below and the articles follow. See the e-Newsletter archives for other issues.  ~ Darcy Richards

Contents

1. Celebrate Frederick on the 4th! Independence Day Festivities in Baker Park
2. Workshop to Discuss Removal of Ash Trees Infected by Emerald Ash Borer
3. Bear Sightings - Information from the Department of Natural Resources
4. "Talk to the Mayor Tuesdays"
5. Free Lunch Available for ages 18 years & Under - FCAA Summer Food Service Program
6. Thinking About Buying A House?  Free Home-Buyer Workshop
7. Hot Weather Tips - Preventing, Recognizing & Treating Heat-Related Illnesses
8. Summerfest Family Theatre - Continues through July & August
9. Department of Parks & Recreation - Pools, Summer Camps and Activities
10. Bike News - Upcoming Bicycling Events and MORE!
11. News from the Frederick Police Department - Summer NAC Schedule

Sign-Up Today! In This Issue Frederick's 4th of July! Emerald Ash Borer Meeting Black Bear Sightings Talk to the Mayor Tuesdays Free Summer Lunch Program Free Homebuyer Workshop Hot Weather Safety Tips Summerfest Family Theatre Information on City Pools Bike News Frederick Police Department News Farmers' Markets Alert System Upgrade Job Opportunities 4th of July  Closure City Hall will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Holiday. Downtown parking meters & garages will offer free parking on Saturday, July 4th. Normal parking rates will apply on Friday, July 3rd. For a complete holiday schedule of City services click here. Carroll Creek Park Update And the work continues!  To see the progress on the Creek, visit the DED blog. Stay tuned for more exciting news about the four fountains on Carroll Creek! Share your favorite photos of Carroll Creek on Instagram at    #iHEARTcarrollcreek To find out what's happening in your City watch City Cable Channel 99! Visit The following videos are produced by The City of Frederick's Audio Visual Department for your viewing pleasure. iSpires App 4th of July Summer Family Theatre 2015 Summer Concert Series Beyond the Garden Gates 2015 - Recap Bike to Work Day 2015 - Recap     2015 Channel 99 Programming Schedule City Board/Commission Vacancies Fair Housing Board Building Code Appeals Board Airport Commission "Citizen Representative" Historic Preservation Commission For more information, contact Amber Grimes at 301-600-1453 or email.   Plumbing Board  Quick Links The City of Frederick Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) City Boards & Commissions City Charter & Code City Cable Channel 99 61st Administration  of The City of Frederick   Mayor   Randy McClement  301-600-1380 Executive Assistant to the Mayor Nikki Bamonti 301-600-3835 Aldermen Kelly Russell President Pro-Tem 301-600-2966 Michael O'Connor 301-600-1386 Phil Dacey 301-600-1632 Josh Bokee 301-600-1863 Donna Kuzemchak 301-600-1382 Legislative Assistant to the Aldermen Lauren O'Malley 301-600-1184 61st Administration Board, Commission & Committee Assignments   Downtown Frederick Partnership  It's what's happening! To find out what the Downtown Frederick Partnership has planned for the 2015 season visit: Fun in Downtown Upcoming Events  First SaturdayJuly 4th   noon - 5 PM Stars & Stripes Alive @ Five  July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 5 - 8 PM  Carroll Creek Movie Night on the Creek July 24th July 31st Need the perfect gift?  Purchase a   Downtown Frederick Gift Card     Shopping, Dining and the Arts Frederick...The Key to the Heart of Maryland. For more information visit Tourism Connect with The City   July 2015 Celebrate Frederick on the 4th! Independence Day Festivities in Baker Park Frederick's 4th in Baker Park   Saturday, July 4th from 12:00 noon until dusk featuring regional and national entertainment, rides, activities, food, bathtub races at Culler Lake and more!        Fireworks at Dusk - Visit where to sit to grab your seat early. Beer & Wine Gardens - One time $5 cover charge -12:00 noon - 8:00 PM at three locations.  Go to See more of Frederick's 4th of July. For more information, visit Celebrate Frederick or call 301-600-CITY (2489).    Workshop to Discuss Removal of Ash Trees Infected by Emerald Ash Borer The Emerald Ash Borer infects and kills Ash trees and this pest has now been found in Frederick.  The City plans to treat and/or remove infected trees in the City's Right of Way.  Mayor McClement has scheduled an informational workshop for residents on Wednesday, July 29th at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Annex Bldg. located at 140 West Patrick Street. Tom Lupp, Entomologist with MD. Department of Agriculture, a representative from the Department of Natural Resources and City Arborist will be available to answer questions. For more information, visit: www.cityoffrederick.com/EAB Bear Sightings Information from the Department of Natural Resources There have been several black bear sightings in the City limits over the past several weeks.  As cute or small as they may appear, they are a wild animal that is generally hungry and seeking food. DO NOT attempt to approach or capture the bear.  Scare the bear away by creating loud noises by banging on pots and pans, using an air horn or yelling.  For more information, click here The Department of Natural Resources offers ways to avoid attracting bears and what to do if you encounter one at the following link: http://dnr2.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/hunt_trap/bblivingwith.aspx ** Pictured above is a black bear recently sighted in Amber Meadows.  "Talk to the Mayor Tuesdays" Mayor McClement has set aside the 4th Tuesday of each month from 2-6 p.m. to meet informally with citizens to discuss topics or issues of their choice. The next Talk with the Mayor Tuesday will be July 28th. The Mayor's office is located in City Hall at 101 North Court St.  No appointment is necessary and citizens meet with the Mayor on a first come; first serve basis. For details, contact Nikki Bamonti: 301-600-3835 or nbamonti@cityoffrederick.com Free Lunch Available for ages 18 years & Under FCAA Summer Food Service Program A free lunch is available to all children 18 years of age and under, Monday - Friday through August 21st (except July 3) at the following locations. Hill Street Park on Hill St. 12:30 - 1:30 PM Stonegate Park on Andover Ln.  12:00 -12:45 PM College Estates Park on Taney Ave.  12:15 - 1:00 PM PAL Center on Sagner Ave.  12:00 - 12:30 PM Carver Community Center on Lee St.  12:00 - 12:30 PM Carrollton Park on Center St.  12:00 - 12:45 PM Amber Meadows Park on Amber Dr.  12:00 - 12:45 PM Jimmy McGee Memorial Park on Old Farm Dr. 12:00 - 12:45 PM Hospital Park at 310 West 7th St.  12:30 - 1:15 PM For more information, call 301-600-6263 or email smcaleavy@cityoffrederick.com Thinking About Buying A House? Free Home-Buyer Workshop Find out all you need to know about the process of buying a house from start to finish! The Frederick Community Action Agency offers a FREE Home-Buyer Education Workshop on the 3rd Saturday of each month. To register, contact Brad Petersen at 301-600-3966 or bpetersen@cityoffrederick.com  FCAA is a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency Hot Weather Tips   Preventing, Recognizing & Treating Heat-Related Illnesses Anyone can be a victim of a heat related illness. The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene offers hot weather tips that Marylanders should follow. For more information on preventing, recognizing and treating heat related illness, visit Hot Weather Tips.  Summerfest Family Theatre Continues through July & August Enjoy free* children's entertainment at the Summerfest Family Theatre every Thursday at 10AM through August 6th at the Baker Park Bandshell.  From clowns to magicians to music and puppeteers, children will be thoroughly entertained! For details, visit  Summerfest.  *Canned food donations will be accepted in support of the Frederick Food Bank.   Department of Parks & Recreation Pools, Summer Camps and Activities  To find out more about Parks & Recreation Summer Camps and Activities, go to Summer 2015. City swimming pools are open daily from 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Edward P. Thomas Pool - 300 Fleming Avenue in Baker Park William R. Diggs Pool - 125 West All Saints Street. Pool Passes and Punch Cards are available! Bike News Upcoming Bicycling Events and MORE! Tour de Frederick: August 14th - 16th in Frederick County      Clustered Spires High Wheel Race: August 15th in Historic Downtown Frederick Grand Fondo National Championship:   September 20th View the City's Bike to Work Day 2015 recap here. News from the Frederick Police Department Summer NAC Schedule The summer Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) schedule is as follows.  All NAC meetings begin at 7:00 PM. July 7th - NAC 7 - Staley Park July 9th - NAC 4 - Worman's Mill Clubhouse July 14th - NAC 12 - Clara Harris Community Center August 12th - NAC 8 - Hillcrest Commons Community Center August 17th - NAC 10 - Carrollton Park August 18th - NAC 11 - Brewer's Alley, 2nd Floor August 19th - NAC 6/9 - Talley Recreation Center August 27th - NAC 5  - Taskers Chance Pool House Sign up for the Frederick Police Youth Academy Youth will have the opportunity to learn what it is like to be a police officer.  No charge - Preregistration is required July 13, 14, 15 - ages 7 - 12 July 16 - ages 13+ For more information, call 301-600-2091 or email mbowman@frederickmdpolice.org  For a registration form, click here. National Night Out A Family Friendly Evening Join the Frederick Police Department and your community for the annual National Night Out festivities! Activities are scheduled for all 4 locations on Tuesday, August 4th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Carrollton Park - 455 Center Street - Officer Stephen Radtke  301-600-7552 or  sradtke@frederickmdpolice Hill Street Park - 100 Hill Street - Officer Chris Herman  301-600-4106 or  cherman@frederickmdpolice.org

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