Catch up with The Civic Circle:
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
IT’S NOT TOO LATE to reserve your seat at The Civic Circle’s Youth Democracy Fest. Click HERE to join us on March 14, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Takoma Park Community Center. You’ll be treated to uplifting civic songs, stories, speeches and art pieces from students more than a dozen elementary, middle and high schools in our region. Also participating are students from Montgomery College, and Action Youth Media. We thank these
EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING for The Civic Circle’s Youth Democracy Fest on March 14! Students at John F. Kennedy High School (pictured above) are hard at work creating civic poetry in the weeks leading up to the fest. The Civic Circle thanks Liberty’s Promise for hosting these workshops, and Story Tapestries for making poet and teaching artist extraordinaire Regie Cabico available to lead them. Pre-festival workshops are also taking place at Twinbrook Elementary School, Samuel Ogle
THE SECOND ANNUAL Youth Democracy Fest is just a few weeks away, and it’s not too early to reserve your spot! This event is free, but seating is limited, so please reserve today by clicking HERE. This family-friendly event will bring together youth of all ages to celebrate democracy through poetry, art and song. This year’s fest takes place on Saturday, March 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Takoma Park Community Center. Come