[Bcna-announce] Popular Government Services Day Moves to the Fall

[Jesse Fiske]

*Popular Government Services Day Moves to the Fall*
*City’s Annual “Open House” for City Services Returns October 2nd*

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA – Some different interactive events are scheduled
for this year’s new fall appearance of the City of Charlottesville
Government Services Day on the Downtown Mall. This move was done, in part,
to avoid any conflict with Standards of Learning testing that typically
occurs in the spring, coinciding with past events.  This year’s event will
take place *Friday, October 2**nd** from 10:00am – 2:00pm*. Two dozen City
agencies and organizations, representing over 1,000 employees, will set up
along the Mall in an effort to introduce the breadth and scope of city
services, and the careers that are now available with City government.
Children from all over the City are expected to attend the fair to learn
about the functions of government and the effect it has on every day life.
Private schools and home-schoolers as well are encouraged to attend.  This
year the Fair will also focus on how to save time, money, and energy.

The Fire Department’s Fire Safety house will be on display along with
vehicles from various departments including Police and Public Works will
roll out their new electric truck.  Representatives from each department
will be present to hand out information and answer questions.  The
popular *Passport
Tour* will continue this year encouraging students to learn about more
agencies with prizes and giveaways available at the end of the fair.

City Council members and City staff will invite the school groups into City
Hall Council Chambers for a talk on the importance of government service and
the roles of a City Councilperson.  Also, the Charlottesville Police
Department will demonstrate some of their skills as they repel from the East
Market Parking Garage to demonstrate some SWAT Team Tactics.  Also for this
year, students from the Charlottesville school system will show off their
talents at various functions across the mall.

Parents and downtown workers and visitors are encouraged to participate as
well.  This year some businesses along the mall will also participate with
kid friendly activities in conjunction with the annual event.  For more
information call the City at *970-3129*.

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Jesse at hackensawboys.com
434-249-9973
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