Catch up with The Civic Circle:
Join Our Board of Directors!
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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
A Note from the Executive Director Thank you for the warm welcome to the Executive Director role here at The Civic Circle. I am delighted to start this role following the successful campaign, The Next 250, and the celebration of the semiquincentennial. I am optimistic that we can continue the positive momentum and continue to meet our mission. The Civic Circle’s Seven Steps to Democracy are the core of our civic arts curriculum, but they
Leading Us Into the Next 250!
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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