​Joy to the (Civic) World: The Role of Fun & Joy in Civic Life

​Joy to the (Civic) World: The Role of Fun & Joy in Civic Life is a virtual event on December 17th at 2 PM ET, exploring how joy and fun can transform civic participation. Hosted by the Connective Tissue and Democracy Notes newsletters, the event will feature an interactive panel moderated by Richard Young of CivicLex, with speakers Ash Hanson, Nathalia Benitez-Perez, and Evan Weissman. These leaders will share practical strategies for fostering joy in civic engagement, from creative community projects to innovative public initiatives. Register to join this lively discussion and discover ways to make civic life more joyful and inclusive.

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​Joy to the (Civic) World: The Role of Fun & Joy in Civic Life
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Where? Virtual Event (Register Here)
When? December 17th, 2pm ET, 12pm MT

Participating in civic life doesn't need to feel like eating your spinach. Yes, it's important. But it can be both important and fun and joyful. In small towns and big cities across the country, leaders are redefining what it means to participate in civic life, injecting fun, joy, and celebration into their work and strengthening the social fabric of their communities in the process. 

In recognition of this emergent movement - and this holiday season of joy - the Connective Tissue and Democracy Notes newsletters are hosting an interactive panel celebrating and highlighting practical strategies to make civic life fun and joyful. The panel will be moderated by Richard Young, Founder of CivicLex, and will feature three place-based facilitators of civic good times:

• Ash Hanson, Creative Executive Officer of the Department of Public Transformation and Founder of PlaceBase Productions
• Nathalia Benitez-Perez, Director of Boston's Office of Civic Organizing and the Boston Block Party Initiative
• Evan Weissman, Founder of Warm Cookies of the Revolution

We invite you to join us for this practical, interactive, and (dare we say) fun event on Tuesday, December 17th at 2PM ET. Please reach out to Sam Pressler ([email protected]) and Gabe Lerner ([email protected]) if you have any questions. 

Registration/Info Link: virginia.zoom.us/meeting/register/