Civics 101
A Brief Introduction to Municipal Government
Civics 101 is a community‐based learning course offered by the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement. The facilitated presentation and discussion aims to encourage participants to explore skills needed for active citizenship and recognize how individual civic actions can affect change.
The course outline features several topics, including ‘How Rochester’s Municipal Government Works’, ‘How to Find Information’, ‘How to Vote (and why it’s so important)’, ‘How to Make Your Voice Heard’, and ‘How to Get More Involved’.
Civics 101 is a one-time course held quarterly at various times of the week in order to accommodate as many people as possible. It is meant for Rochester residents and business owners only. There is no cost for entry. Participants are encouraged to bring paper and a pen for note-taking. Laptops, tablets, and other WiFi-enabled devices are optional.
Sign-ups are available now for the following dates/times:
- Thursday, February 8 (9:00 am - 10:30 am)
- Thursday, May 9 (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm)
- Thursday, August 8 (9:00 am - 10:30 am)
- Saturday, November 9 (9:00 am - 10:30 am)
Please note: We will update this page if a class is canceled, postponed, or full.
Click here to register online. Registration is encouraged, however, all are welcome to attend. For additional information and general inquiries, contact Matt Wyatt at (603) 330-7195 or matthew.wyatt@rochesternh.gov.