Public Communications serves as a communications link between the city of Columbia’s municipal government and the citizens. The Public Communications Office coordinates several programs that are designed to link citizens with their city government.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Leigh Britt, Volunteer Coordinator - (573) 874-7504

Civic awareness fair will be held this Saturday

COLUMBIA, MO (October 14, 2008) - The public is invited to a civic awareness fair, “Keys To The City,” scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at the ARC, 1701 West Ash. The purpose of the event is to provide the public convenient access to elected officials and city staff and to update the community on city government.

The event will include office hours with Mayor Darwin Hindman and City Council representatives Paul Sturtz, Ward 1; Karl Skala, Ward 3; and Laura Nauser, Ward 5. Fourteen city departments will have staff on hand to answer questions and provide information on city programs and services.

The event will include a “Fun Facts Scavenger Hunt” featuring data on city activities, snacks and door prizes. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department will have a nurse available for blood pressure screening. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit the city’s Web site, www.GoColumbiaMo.com; call the Office of Volunteer Services at 874-7504; or email volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

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