Catch up with The Civic Circle:
Animal Advocacy Opens the Door
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Civic Circle students at Weller Road Elementary School expressed concern about animal welfare, and this opened up a rich series of civic learning opportunities. First, the students donated supplies to the Humane Rescue Alliance, and created thank you cards for the workers there. (Join!) Then, the Alliance’s Humane Education Director, Debra Duel, gave them a virtual tour of the shelter. (Learn!) Finally, Debra spoke with the students about animal advocacy (Act!), and gave them each
Looking for a summer day camp for Grades 3-5? The Civic Circle and Carpe Diem Arts have you covered! Register today for June 20-24 in Old Town Takoma, where campers will discover the power of ukes and songwriting to make the world a better place! Register HERE.
The Civic Circle & DewMore Baltimore celebrated National Poetry Month with a Youth Civic Saturday titled: The Poetry of Our Lives! Youth poets shared their original works, reflected on the civic power of poetry, and led a poetry workshop on the spot! Thanks to Citizen University for its support! Watch here:
An Interview with Studio 501c3
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The Civic Circle was extremely honored to be invited to speak with Nonprofit Village Executive Director Kim Jones for Montgomery Community Media’s terrific show “Studio 501c3.” Thank you for the opportunity to talk about civic learning, democracy and the arts!
Thank you to Councilmember Will Jawando for an outstanding visit to Civic Circle students! It was an enriching and extremely valuable opportunity for the students. They had a lot to say about the concerns on their minds, and he was a fantastic spokesman for the three “steps to democracy” they are focusing on this spring: Speak, Act and Lead!