LeadershipPlenty
Learn more about LeadershipPlenty® from the PEW Partnership
LeadershipPlenty® curriculum consists of nine modules that address primary civic skills that enable graduates to confidently identify problems in their communities and implement a plan of action to combat those problems. We strongly encourage, but do not require, our participants to implement a practicum on race relations developed by the Study Circles Resource Center that provides participants with the opportunity to use their training to deepen understanding of community challenges and break down barriers that might impede more effective group work.
To learn more about the content of individual LeadershipPlenty® modules, take a look at the module summaries outlined on the PEW web site.
Study Circles
What is a Study Circle?
Study Circles are at the heart of a process for public dialogue and community change. This process begins with community organizing, and is followed by facilitated, small-group dialogue that leads to a range of outcomes. Study circles don't advocate a particular solution. Instead, they welcome many points of view around a shared concern. A study circle program...
- is organized by a diverse group of people from the whole community.
- includes a large number of people from all walks of life.
- has easy-to-use, fair-minded discussion materials.
- uses trained facilitators who reflect the community’s diversity.
- moves a community to action when the study circles conclude.
A study circle:
- is a small, diverse group of 8 to 12 people.
- meets together for several, two-hour sessions.
- sets its own ground rules. This helps the group share responsibility for the quality of the discussion.
- is led by an impartial facilitator who helps manage the discussion. He or she is not there to teach the group about the issue.
- starts with personal stories, then helps the group look at a problem from many points of view. Next, the group explores possible solutions.
Finally, they make plans for action and change. Study circles are based on the following principles...
- involve everyone. Demonstrate that the whole community is welcome and needed.
- embrace diversity. Reach out to all kinds of people.
- share knowledge, resources, power, and decision making.
- combine dialogue and deliberation. Create public talk that builds understanding and explores a range of solutions.
- connect deliberative dialogue to social, political, and policy change.
Visit StudyCircles.org for more information about how you can make Study Circles work for your community.
Utilities
Garbage Pickup Waste Control, Longview, Washington (360) 425-4302
Electric Services PUD of Cowlitz County Longview, Washington (360) 423-2210
Television Cable Adelphia Longview, Washington (888) 683-1000
Natural Gas Cascade Natural Gas Longview, Washington (360) 423-7470
The city provides water, sewer and stormwater utility services for residents within the city limits. A few areas outside the city limits are also served by the city. Each new utility customer is required to pay an $80 deposit and sign a service agreement card prior to receiving service. Once this is done, a public works employee will go to the property and read the meter and turn on your service. You will be charged for services from this date forward.
A bill is mailed on the last working day of each month. The due date is on the 20th of the following month. Payment can be made by cash, cashier’s check, personal check or money order. Checks should be addressed to the City of Castle Rock. The city does not accept credit or bank card payments. Payments can be made at the Finance Office located in City Hall, 141 A Street SW, or by mailing to P.O. Box 370 Castle Rock, WA 98611. A drop box is also provided for your convenience. It is located in the parking area on the east side of City Hall.
Electric Services PUD of Cowlitz County Longview, Washington (360) 423-2210
Television Cable Adelphia Longview, Washington (888) 683-1000
Natural Gas Cascade Natural Gas Longview, Washington (360) 423-7470
The city provides water, sewer and stormwater utility services for residents within the city limits. A few areas outside the city limits are also served by the city. Each new utility customer is required to pay an $80 deposit and sign a service agreement card prior to receiving service. Once this is done, a public works employee will go to the property and read the meter and turn on your service. You will be charged for services from this date forward.
A bill is mailed on the last working day of each month. The due date is on the 20th of the following month. Payment can be made by cash, cashier’s check, personal check or money order. Checks should be addressed to the City of Castle Rock. The city does not accept credit or bank card payments. Payments can be made at the Finance Office located in City Hall, 141 A Street SW, or by mailing to P.O. Box 370 Castle Rock, WA 98611. A drop box is also provided for your convenience. It is located in the parking area on the east side of City Hall.
Community Facilities and Resources
Key businesses include the U.S. Post Office, grocery stores, hardware, auto repair, a variety of restaurants (both fast food and sit down), pharmacy, bakery, florist and gift shops, antiques, medical offices, dental, chiropractic, real estate office, computer repair, child care facilities, lodging, gas stations, auto parts, UPS collection site, clothing, towing services, fish/game licensing, feed store, Fibre Federal Credit Union, Cowlitz Bank, insurance providers, women’s fitness, and beauty/barber shops. For further information, contact the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, at (360) 274-6603.
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