April 6-11: National Community Development Week. The City of Valdosta will participate in the 2015 observance of National Community Development Week, April 6-11, with a variety of events that highlight the city's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program-a valuable resource utilized to improve the physical, economic and social conditions of our city neighborhoods.

April 7: Knowing Your Fair Housing Rights Workshop. In an effort to attract more citizens to important fair housing information, a repeat of the April 6 workshop will be held in the Valdosta City Hall Annex, Multi-Purpose Room, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

April 7:Valdosta City Council Meets for Work Session. The Mayor and City Council meet for a work session on Tuesday, beginning at 5:30 p.m., which allows council members an adequate amount of time to discuss agenda items. As always, the meeting is open to the general public and is held in the second floor Council Chambers of City Hall, at 216 E. Central Avenue.

April 8: Valdosta Small Emerging Business (VSEB) Program Presents "Small Business 101." In partnership with the Valdosta State University Small Business Development Center, this free workshop for small business owners and potential small business owners will be held in the Valdosta City Hall Annex, Multi-Purpose Room, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event is being held in observance of National Community Development Week. For more information, call (229) 671-3671.

April 9: Home Buyer Education 101. Hosted in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, this workshop will provide practical home-buying tips and resources for citizens interested in purchasing a home. The class will meet in the Valdosta City Hall Annex, Multi-Purpose Room, from 9 a.m. to noon. This event is being held in observance of National Community Development Week. For more information, call (229) 671-3671.

April 9: Valdosta City Council Meets. The Mayor and City Council will meet this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers to recognize the city's monthly Employee of the Month recipient and to conduct city business. The meeting is open to the general public. Click here to view the agenda.

April 9: VPD Citizens Police Academy In Week #3. The Valdosta Police Academy meets for session #3, at 6 p.m., for those who have preregistered for the program. The eight-week program allows citizens  to get a better understanding of the internal workings of a modern day law enforcement agency. The class is free and is one of three citizens information programs designed to engage and educate citizens on their local government. Call Lt. Aaron Kirk at (229) 293-3099 for more information or to get an application for the next class.

April 10: Mad City Money. Fifth graders from Pinevale Elementary School will learn how to utilize financial resources for personal and community benefits. This event is being held in observance of National Community Development Week. For more information, call (229) 671-3671.

April 11: City Windshield Housing Stock Survey. Completed in partnership with volunteers from Habitat for Humanity and Valdosta State University, this event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting and ending at the Valdosta City Hall Annex, Multi-Purpose Room. For more information, call (229) 671-3671.

April 11: Spring Electronics Recycling Event at Mathis Auditorium. The City of Valdosta and Keep Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful (KLVB) are providing residents and businesses the opportunity to dispose of electronic devices in a safe and convenient manner. The event will be held on Saturday, Apr. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot of the Mathis City Auditorium, located at 2300 N. Ashley Street. Click here for full details or visitwww.valdostacity.com/recycle.