Do you want to make a difference in Red Hook? Do you want to know why government makes certain decisions, why things are the way they are in your neighborhood, and the incredible power you have to influence local priorities and actions to better your community?

This 8-week program (7 meetings with one week off) will focus on increasing your capacity to be civic agents. Participants in the program will analyze how actions you may take can impact societal issues. As part of the program, you will meet with local leaders, visit important local sites and engage with local issues. 

Date Class/Details Event

WEEK ONE - This is Where You Are: Local Gov’t 101 and Personal Storytelling

WEEK TWO - Political Strength & Power

WEEK THREE - Lobbying as Engagement

WEEK FOUR - People & Place

WEEK FIVE - OFF

WEEK SIX- Sources of Power

WEEK SEVEN- Class Choice Trips

WEEK EIGHT - Where You’ll Go: Program Wrap