The Civic Season

Civic Season unites our oldest federal holiday with our newest, mobilizing a movement to understand our past and shape our future.

Lincoln Housing Advocates potluck

Join us to connect with other advocates around Lincoln over a shared meal and guided group discussion to explore ways we can use our collective power to strengthen Lincoln. At this Pride Month potluck, discussion will be focused on housing issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

Strengthening Democracy Awards 2024

Join Civic Nebraska in honoring five outstanding Nebraskans who strengthen our democracy in remarkable ways. We invite you to join us for an evening celebrating the power of collective voice with Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson, whose experience being ousted from office for using his voice speaks to the urgency of being loud and clear – even in the face of oppression.

F Street Community Market

F Street Community Center 1125 F St., Lincoln, NE, United States

Join our friends at F Street Community Market for their upcoming markets this year on the second Friday of each month.

Housing Advocacy: Community Organizing 101 Workshop

F Street Community Center 1125 F St., Lincoln, NE, United States

This workshop will provide the skills and strategies needed to mobilize your community, amplify renters' voices, and push for the housing justice we all deserve.

Check-in Nebraska Day

Nebraska

October 10, 2024, is the state’s very first Check-In Nebraska Day. Across the Cornhusker State, people are coming together to promote mental well-being by checking in on one another, with a special emphasis on Nebraskans who may feel isolated.

Candidate Forum: Lancaster County

Havelock Social Hall 4538 N. 62nd St., Lincoln, NE, United States

The following have been invited to participate: Lancaster County Commissioner candidates in Districts 2 and 4, District 1 State Board of Education candidates, and the four state legislative seats up for election in districts representing Lincoln.

Civic Saturday: STRIVE ON

Sheldon Museum of Art 12th and R Streeets, Lincoln, United States

Join Civic Nebraska and the Sheldon Museum of Art for Civic Saturday: STRIVE ON at 11 am CDT on Oct. 12 at the museum. Come for the fellowship, stay to see the new exhibition, "Voting Is People Power."

Civic Saturday: Political Quikdraw!

Emmets Tavern 2514 Leavenworth St., Omaha, NE, United States

Join us for some laughs on Oct. 19! Civic Saturday will be at Emmet's Tavern, 2514 Leavenworth St., in Omaha for a lineup of local comedians' thoughts on politics, the election, and civic life. It's free!   

Vitual screening + discussion: PURPLE (Zoom)

Zoom

On Nov. 9, we’re hosting an online screening of the short film PURPLE from Resetting the Table, which captures the concerns and humanity beneath our national conflicts.