January 2016 eNews from the City of Frederick: Yard Waste Update, FCAA, Plein Air Event Easels, Solid Waste, and more

Happy New Year!  Here is the January 2016 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. Talk to the Mayor Tuesday January 26th  from 2-6 pm
2. Yard Waste/ Stormwater Update Effective January 4th
3. Productions by The City of Frederick Audio Visual Department
4. Frederick Community Action Agency Helping People - Changing Lives
5. Christmas Tree Recycling Sites
6. Juried Plein Air Event Easels in Frederick - June 13 - 18, 2016
7. Weinberg Center for the Arts January 2016 Lineup
8. News from the Frederick Police Department 
9. Solid Waste Management News
10. Alert Frederick County Emergency Notification System
11. Employment Opportunities

Sign-Up Today! In This Issue Talk to the Mayor Tuesday Yard Waste/Stormwater Update From Our Audio Visual Department Home Energy Assistance Programs Christmas Tree Recycling Easels In Frederick Weinberg Center Season Frederick Police Department News Solid Waste Forums Sign up for Alert Notifications Job Opportunities Happy New Year from The City of Frederick City Hall will be closed Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 18th     Carroll Creek Linear Park Update To follow the progress on Carroll Creek, visit the DED blog. Stay tuned for exciting news about the opening of the more fountains and sections on Carroll Creek! Share your favorite photos of Carroll Creek on Instagram at    #iHEARTcarrollcreek Stay Informed by Watching City Cable Channel 99 Channel 99 program schedule City Board/Commission Vacancies Fair Housing Building Code Appeals Board  Plumbing Board Airport Commission "Citizen Representative" For more information, contact Amber Grimes at 301-600-1453 or email.      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 2016 season visit: Fun in Downtown Upcoming Events  First Saturday February 6, 2016 Fire & Ice3-9 PM Downtown Cooking SchoolFebruary 20 & 21, 2016 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Classes scheduled throughout the day Tickets are limited To purchase, click here  Shopping, Dining and the Arts Frederick...The Key to the Heart of Maryland. For more information visit Tourism  Connect with The City   January 2016 Talk to the Mayor Tuesday   January 26th  from 2-6 pm Mayor McClement sets aside time each month to meet informally with citizens to discuss topics or issues of their choice. The January Talk to the Mayor will be held on the 4th Tuesday, January 26th from 2-6 PM. 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 Yard Waste/ Stormwater Update Effective January 4th In an effort to adhere to Federal, State and County imposed guidelines and meet the requirements of our National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit, The City of Frederick is requiring all yard waste, including leaves and grass, be placed in acceptable recyclable bags or appropriate containers beginning January 4th.  For more information, click  here. Productions by The City of Frederick Audio Visual Department The following videos,  produced by The City of Frederick's Audio Visual Department, are for your viewing pleasure. Kris Kringle Procession Festival of Lights Frederick Police Department Holiday Events 2015 Celebrate Frederick's Holiday Recap History Moment - U.S.S. Frederick City Issues - Carroll Creek Linear Park - Part 1 - History & Vision  City Issues - Carroll Creek Linear Park - Part 2 - Design & Construction City Issues - Carroll Creek Linear Park - Part 3 - Future Plans Mayor & Board of Aldermen Special Workshop - FY2017 Budget Priorities     For information on these and other productions, contact The City of Frederick Audio Visual Department at 301-600-3889 or email lduvall@cityoffrederick.com.  Frederick Community Action Agency Helping People - Changing Lives FCAA Office of Home Energy Programs Still Accepting Applications for Energy Assistance If you or someone you know needs help paying heating and electric bills, please contact the Office of Home Energy Programs at 301-600-2410 as soon as possible to find out if you are eligible for financial assistance.  For more information go to Energy Assistance.     Christmas Tree Recycling Sites The City of Frederick Christmas Tree Drop Off and Recycling Program began on December 26, 2015 and will continue through January 31, 2016.  The drop off points are: Harry Grove Stadium lower parking lot Husky Park Yard 2 on Highland Street Tasker's Chance parking lot on Key Parkway behind Westridge Shopping Center Max Kehne parking lot on West 7th Street For more information, go to Christmas Tree Recycling Juried Plein Air Event Easels in Frederick - June 13 - 18, 2016 Easels in Frederick - Sixth Annual Juried Plein Air Event in charming historic downtown Frederick, Maryland & the surrounding countryside Over $15,000 in cash awards Entry deadline is January 31, 2016. Online application can be found at http://easelsinfrederick.org/informArtist2016.cfm                                                Weinberg Center for the Arts January 2016 Lineup What's happening in January at the Weinberg Center? 1/10 - A Night at the Opera 1/15 - 1964:   The Tribute 1/21 -  I Have a Dream 1/22  - Del & Woody: The Del McCourdy Band Sings Woody            Guthrie 1/23  - MD International Kid Film Fest 1/28 & 29 - Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood For more information on these shows and more lined up in 2016, visit http://www.weinbergcenter.org/    News from the Frederick Police Department FPD & NACs Offer 2016 Community Crime Awareness & Prevention SummitSaturday, February 6th from 8:00 AM - 12:00 noon, Hodson Auditorium, Hood College Campus.  Registration is required.  A $5.00 registration fee includes a light breakfast. Click here for more information and to register. IRS Tax Scam - Frederick Police Warn Residents about Continued IRS Tax Scams.  FPD would like to warn consumers about a phone scam targeting tax payers. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS.  For more information, go to IRS Tax Scam. FPD Holiday Activities - For a look back over the wonderful holidays activities of the Frederick Police Department, click here. Neighborhood Advisory Council - Get to know your neighborhood! The new NAC 2016 meeting schedule is here.    The NAC is a forum for residents to become involved in identifying and recommending changes to improve your neighborhood.  Each NAC meets to discuss issues, concerns, and neighborhood projects.  To find out which NAC you belong to visit Find Your NAC.  For more information, contact Michele Bowman at 301-600-2109 or mbowman@frederickmdpolice.org Solid Waste Management News The Frederick County Solid Waste- What's Next Steering Committee is holding forums to allow for citizens to help shape the future of solid waste management in Frederick County. The remaining 2 forums will be held: January 11th @ 7:00 PM - Urbana High School January 23rd @ 10:00 AM- Thurmont Town Hall Suggestions and ideas can be email to whatsnext@FrederickCountyMD.gov For more information, call Frederick County Solid Waste Management Department at 301-600-2960. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle T-Shirt ..... Design Contest A picture is worth a thousand words and now it could be worth a prize too! Frederick County Department of Solid Waste Management is sponsoring a T-shirt contest.  For more information and contest entry form, go to  www.frederickcountymd.gov/T-ShirtDesign. Alert Frederick County Emergency Notification System Sign up for weather, traffic, and other important notices and updates at Alert Frederick County.  For video assistance on how to sign up, visit Alert Frederick. Employment Opportunities The City of Frederick values diversity in its workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.  For information on employment with The City, visit Job Opportunities & How to Apply.  Applications and current job descriptions are also available inside City Hall by the security desk on the first floor.