Civic Nebraska is hosting a Civic Saturday to promote civic engagement among Nebraska citizens.
Lincoln's first Civic Saturday will be 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at The Bay, 2005 Y St. The event is free and open to the public.
The goal of Civic Saturdays is to facilitate small-group discussion between community members who may have different views to work together to improve their communities.
“Civic Saturday is a real opportunity to gather with all sorts of community members in Lincoln and beyond to remind us what that shared civic spirit is,†said Amanda Barker, Civic Nebraska’s deputy executive director and head of Civic Health Programs. “Especially in the midst of a potentially divisive election cycle, it’s important to gather and focus on what’s more alike than different.â€
Brian Smith will be delivering Saturday's "civic sermon." Smith is a writer from Omaha who encourages Nebraskans to play an active role as citizens. There will also be other performances by local residents.Ìý