Guides on "How to run Civic Hack Nights"

There are many guides on "how to run civic hack nights" recently, so I decided to compile a list here:

"How to get started in civic hacking" by Andrew Hyder

How to: Hack Night

• Check out Code for America’s Events Guide to help you with logistics such as finding a venue, promotion, and more.
• Watch Code for America’s Brigade Hangout on “How-To Hack Night” and read the transcript.
• Watch the GitHub 101 Video — Occasionally, Chicago will have a class on a certain aspect of civic hacking. This video is a recording of Derek Eder’s GitHub 101 class.
• Read A Year of Chicago OpenGov Hack Night — Blog post about the one year anniversary of Chicago’s OpenGov Hack Night, including lessons learned.
• Read How-To: #BetaNYC hacknight — Document that outlines how betaNYC organizes its weekly hack night.
• Check out a Code for America Brigade event close to you and ask its organizers about their best practices.

How To: Welcome New Members

Civic Hacking 101 by Christopher Whitaker

How to Hack Night panel

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