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Give Feedback on the Solidarity Lowell By-Laws
By October 12th
The Solidarity Lowell Coordinating Committee has put together a first draft of our by-laws using feedback from discussions at our meetings, which you can view here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Wm4WL0y8Kx3OSZDFEH02x2eIaPIl1ffj We are now accepting comments on this draft. If you have any suggestions, please email them to marissa@solidaritylowell.com by October 12th. We will present the final draft at our October meeting on the 28th.
Cambodian National Rescue Party Reception
Saturday, October 6, 6pm-midnight, Sampao Meas Hall (former RMV building on Manufacturers Way, off Plain Street), 450 Chelmsford St, Lowell
A reception for two recently released members of the Cambodian parliament from the recently-banned CNRP.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/sokpaul.pen.54/posts/325006124973282 (in Khmer)
Solidarity Lowell GOTV Postcard Party for Richard Howe
Sunday, October 7th, 12-3pm, Coffee and Cotton, Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St, 4th Floor, Lowell
Join us at Mill No. 5 to write postcards to first-time voters for Richard Howe for Register of Deeds!
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/140265083594262/
Peoplepower for Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover Benefit
Sunday, October 7th, 12pm-1am, Thirsty First, 280 Central St, Lowell
Come together to raise money and physical donations for those affected by the Columbia Gas Explosions. Thirsty First is donating 15% of all revenue and local artist Thais Campos will donate proceeds of his artwork sales to the cause. We will also be running a raffle of items and gift cards donated by local businesses – tickets are $1 a piece so make sure to stop by early to get your tickets!
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/237386883602841/
Yes on 3 Canvass
Sunday, October 7th, 10am-3pm, The Center for Hope and Healing, 21 George St, Ste 400, Lowell
Come meet voters and spread the word about voting Yes on 3 to defend transgender equality in Massachusetts! It’s fun to meet voters and talk about protecting Massachusetts’s important nondiscrimination law. Wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather. Training takes place from 10-10:45am, and then we’ll head to a Lowell neighborhood to start talking to voters. We will conclude with a debrief at about 2:30pm, and finish by 3pm. Bring a friend!
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/598840913865531/
Coalition for a Better Acre 36th Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 11th, 5:30-8pm, Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St, Lowell
Join us for CBA’s 36th Annual Meeting and community celebration. This year’s theme is Building CommUNITY Together. Come to find out what CBA has been up to over the past year and our plans for the future. The event is free and open to all — food, fun, entertainment, and elections for new CBA board members. Kids are welcomed and translation will be available.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/241619166536455/
Volunteers Needed: Citizenship Clinic
Saturday, October 13th, 9am-3:30pm, Christ Church United, 1 Bartlett St, Lowell
Becoming a U.S. citizen is one of the most important and valuable things an immigrant can do – which is why promoting naturalization and helping people apply is a key part of MIRA’s mission. At our monthly clinics, we guide applicants through the naturalization form, step by step, and let them know if they qualify for a waiver of federal fees. People sign up in advance (usually 20–40, though at this one, our first after the summer break, we expect a larger group), and MIRA’s Citizenship Team, supported by volunteers, go through the process with each applicant, one-on-one. If you’ve never volunteered at one of our clinics before, or haven’t done it for a long time, we’ll need you to come in at 9am to get basic training before we start.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/262712391249982/
Chelms-FED Up Postcarding
Every Tuesday, 9:30-11:30am, The Java Room, 14 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford
Fed up in Chelmsford? Come join us! We will write lots of postcards to voters for upcoming elections! Information, addresses, and supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies and info as well. See you there!
For more information, contact Hope at hope@solidaritylowell.com
Protect Transgender Rights! Phonebank for Yes on 3
Every Tuesday, 6-9pm, Christ Church United, 1 Bartlett Street, Lowell
Join our weekly phonebank to help us speak to voters about the need to defend transgender protections this November and recruit supporters!
RSVP here: https://www.freedommassachusetts.org/events/
A Rapid Response Rally if Mueller OR ROSENSTEIN are Fired
If the firing happens before 2pm, the event will be held at 5pm the same day. If it happens after 2pm, the event will be held at noon the following day. Ladd and Whitney Memorial (the island outside City Hall), 309 Merrimack Street, Lowell
Nobody is above the law! Donald Trump is publicly considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller. This week, it became clear that he could fire Rosenstein as well. This would be a constitutional crisis for our country. Our response in the minutes and hours following a power grab will dictate what happens next, which is why an immediate response is imperative. If Mueller/Rosenstein are fired or forced out, this will trigger the protest. If they resign, it will not.
Sign up to be notified: https://act.moveon.org/event/mueller-firing-rapid-response-events/14830
Help with Sanctuary
Assisting our immigrant community is one of the most important things you can possibly do. If you are interested in helping out with local sanctuary efforts, either with accompaniment, food, laundry, or otherwise, please email marissa@solidaritylowell.com. Training is provided. You can also donate to the cause here: http://www.merrimackvalleyproject.org/donate-1/ (please write “sanctuary” in the “special notes” part of the donation form).
More information and to sign up for training: marissa@solidaritylowell.com
State
Emergency Protest: Boston says Stop Kavanaugh!
Friday, October 5th, 7-8:30pm, State House, 24 Beacon Street, Boston
The Senate is closing in on a final vote for Kavanaugh’s appointment. The only thing that can stop him is mass action and demonstrations across the country saying loud and clear WE WON’T STAND FOR THIS! We will rally at the State House downtown and then march to the Boston Courthouse for a final rally. Tell all your friends, coworkers, and family! Let’s show the Senate that #MeToo and the women’s movement is a force to be reckoned with.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/844787809245400/
Musical Protest against Detention with HONK!
Sunday, October 7th, 8:30-10pm, South Bay Detention Center, 44 Bradston St, Boston
Join Resist the Raids and bands from the Honk! Festival of Activist Street Bands to show musical solidarity with our friends, family and neighbors who are locked up in Suffolk County House of Correction and the ICE immigrant detention center. Bring your drums, horns, pots and pans to break the silence around incarceration, raids and deportations. We want our folks home where they belong! Honk! down the walls! Meet up at the corner of Southampton St. and Bradston St. in Boston.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1110990459078167/
Yes on 2 Forum
Wednesday, October 10th, 6:30-7:15pm, Reuben Hoar Library, 41 Shattuck St, Littleton
Do you want a government where the volume of your voice doesn’t depend on the size of your wallet? You can do something about it! Community leaders invite you to an informational meeting about the grassroots non-partisan Yes On 2 ballot initiative. Learn why your neighbors are supporting Yes on 2! Please use the back entrance on Couper Rd.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/508601309608356/
Progressive Mass North Shore Day of Action
Sunday, October 14th
10 am at 73 Main Street, North Andover for Christina Minicucci
1pm 203 Turnpike, North Andover for Tram Nguyen
4pm 185 Main Street, Groveland for Christina Eckert
Join us as we door knock for these candidates who are endorsed by Progressive Massachusetts!
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/547970735656421/