Join The Civic Circle on December 17 for The Civic Spark: Lighting the Future!

Join The Civic Circle for The Civic Spark: Lighting the Future. December 17, 2023 | 4 PM to 6 PM 900 Wayne Avenue #1A
Please join The Civic Circle on Sunday, Dec. 17 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for "The Civic Spark: Lighting the Future." We’ll have civic songs with wonderful children’s entertainer Nick Newlin, delicious food and drink, and creative activities, and we’ll hear from Maryland 250 Commission Director MICHELE WAXMAN JOHNSON. A member of Governor Wes Moore’s administration, she is leading the state’s upcoming celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary.

We extend big gratitude to our co-hosts Jeffrey Slavin and Margo Reid, the Civic Circle Board, and Arts on the Block for inviting us to gather in their beautiful headquarters on the ground floor of the Silver Spring Library. Space is limited, so reserve your tickets today by clicking HERE!

Sponsor "The Civic Spark!"

We are excited to announce a sponsorship auction as part of our "Civic Spark" gathering! You will be able to directly fund our programs, either by pledging today, or when you join us on Dec. 17!

CHAMPIONS OF DEMOCRACY ($1,000) help underwrite our AmeriCorps team member, a full-time position that is crucial to The Civic Circle's ongoing expansion into Montgomery County Title 1 schools.

CHANGE MAKERS ($500) make it possible for us to put on a Civic Circle assembly show, featuring original songs about voting, respect, truth and public service in styles fro Latin American to hip hop, and reaching up to 500 students.

CIVIC LEADERS ($300) cover two teaching artist visits, making it possible for students to write and perform their own civic songs, poems and stories.

GOOD CITIZENS ($100) cover the cost of one after-school workshop!

To pledge, please scan the QR code, or fill out the form below. Thank you!

Individual tickets for The Civic Spark: $25. Event Sponsorship Opportunities: Champion of Democracy ($1000) - Sponsor an AmeriCorps Team member! Free event admission, logo display, shout outs & listing on social media, newsletters & programs. Change Maker ($500) - Sponsor a Civic Circle Assembly Show! Free event admission, social media shout-outs, program listing. Civic Leader ($300) - Sponsor Two Teaching Artist Visits! Free event admission, event program listing. Good Citizen ($100) - Sponsor Oner Afterschool Workshop! Free admission to the event. Co-chairs: Jeffrey Slavin, Margo Reid. Host Committee: Eliza Newlin Carney, Mady Chalk, Heidi & Roger Coleman, Sandy Moore & Mark Felsenthal, Bill and Louisa Newlin, & The Civic Circle Board: Rick Cohen, Manuela Ekowo, Ann Levin, Vanessa Pinto, Trevor Schmutz, Catherine Sheehy, Ericka N. Stevens. For more information, contact info@theciviccircle.org.