Help empower youth voices and civic transformation with The Civic Circle at “The Seven Steps Forward” on Thursday, November 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building. We’ll have live music, refreshments, collective poetry and civic arts activities that explore the seven “steps to democracy” at the heart of our program. We’ll also honor our outgoing founder, Eliza Newlin Carney, with our Art of Service award and welcome our new Executive Director, Katherine…
Do you care about democracy and civic learning? Join The Civic Circle’s Board of Directors! This is a great opportunity to join a creative, collaborative team, have a say in the direction of our expanding group, and make a positive impact on your community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for democracy and civic life, have a connection to Montgomery County, and have skills in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, marketing…
AS OUR NATION CELEBRATES 250 years of democracy, The Civic Circle is excited to announce its own milestone: Katherine Wise will take the helm on July 1 as our executive director. Wise signed on in January as program director, and she quickly emerged as the ideal person to lead us into our next chapter. An educator, strategic communicator, and creative multimedia producer with extensive nonprofit experience, Wise brings infectious energy and enthusiasm to our work…
GRATEFUL THANKS to everyone who made the Youth Democracy Fest such a success! The students wowed us with their heartfelt poetry, singing, art and speeches. We had uplifting performances by artists Malachi Byrd, Regie Cabico, Munit Mesfin, and Downwire band. We thank our partners, including Action Youth Media, Community CHEER, Liberty’s Promise, Story Tapestries, Montgomery College and Mikva Challenge for their collaboration, and for their work with students in our community. We also thank the…