THE CIVIC CIRCLE THANKS EVERYONE who made our “Celebrating Civics” fifth anniversary gathering such a success. Paul Monteiro was the man of the moment, and everybody wanted to meet Maryland’s first Secretary of Service and Civic Innovation. Monteiro’s remarks included an update on the new Maryland Corps Service Year Option, which is accepting its first applications this summer, and this truism about Maryland: “This is a state that serves.” Thank you, Secretary Monteiro! Civic Circle Founder Eliza Newlin…
The Civic Circle bids a fond farewell to Kelly Gilpin Clarke, who has concluded her one-year post as The Civic Circle’s first program manager. During her time on our team, Kelly worked with teachers, teaching artists and schools to expand our program, improve evaluation and metrics, and build organizational sustainability. Kelly embodied the civic spirit and commitment we seek to cultivate in students, and she brought a heart for youth and a tenacious work ethic…
Do you care about democracy but feel helpless to do anything about it? The Civic Circle gives you an opportunity to join the movement to revive democracy from the ground up, when you sponsor our fifth anniversary celebration. You can join this campaign by clicking the Donate button HERE and/or filling out one of the sponsor sheets below. We also welcome in-kind contributions! You can make a difference. Celebrating Civics, The Civic Circle’s fifth anniversary…
The Civic Circle celebrates its 5th Anniversary on Sunday, June 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the festive Lower Tap Room of Denizens Brewing Co., located at 1115 East-West Highway in Silver Spring. Buy your tickets HERE or at the link below! Our honored guest will be Paul Monteiro, Maryland’s first Secretary of Service and Civic Innovation. We’ll also have civic songs from jazz vocalist Alison Crockett, silent and live auctions with Maryland…