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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T093000
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SUMMARY:CBA - Free English Classes
DESCRIPTION:Our partners JVS Boston are offering free English classes and career support at our 450 Merrimack St. location and want to welcome new students! Please visit an info session at 9:30 a.m. on July 25\, Aug. 1\, or Aug. 8 to learn more and see details in English\, Spanish\, Khmer\, and Portuguese below. Please share to spread the word! \n  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/CoalitionforaBetterAcre/posts/2051553281575712
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/cba-free-english-classes/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T200000
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UID:1407-1533148200-1533153600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:City of Lowell Listening Sessions: local governance
DESCRIPTION:City of Lowell Listening Sessions: local governance \nListening sessions for residents to give feedback about local governance\, elections\, and the voting rights lawsuit. \n\nIt’s important for residents to be informed about this issue because they have a high chance in effecting the outcome by giving their feedback to the Councilors via the ad hoc sub committee and showing up at the final City Council meeting.\nOur hopes are that more engagement will translate to local leaders running for local office and voters from diverse communities feeling represented. \nWednesday\, August 1st at the Robinson School @ 6:30 PM hosted by Centralville Neighborhood Action Group
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/city-of-lowell-listening-sessions-local-governance-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180805T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T105924Z
UID:1417-1533463200-1533506400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Puerto Rican Festival of Lowell 
DESCRIPTION:Hijos de Hijos de Borniquen\, this lively festival takes place at the JFK Plaza next to City Hall and includes food. music\, dance\, culture\, and a fun time!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/puerto-rican-festival-of-lowell/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180807T200000
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UID:1419-1533664800-1533672000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:National Night Out in Lower Highlands
DESCRIPTION:– Aug. 7\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. This year’s event in the Lower Highlands will kick off with a parade from Cupples Square to the Morey School\, where families can enjoy kids’ games\, a dunk tank\, a bouncy house\, free food as well as food trucks\, and dance performances. Other National Night Out events will take place that night at the Acre (North Common) and in Centralville (St. Louis School). Come meet your neighbors and enjoy a fun evening together!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/national-night-out-in-lower-highlands/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180810T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180810T220000
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UID:1465-1533925800-1533938400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Dance 4 Peace XXIII (23)
DESCRIPTION:Dance 4 Peace XXIII (23) presents\, Racial Profiling: Open Your Eyes Don’t Let Racism Rise. Sponsored by Fallon Health\, this year’s focus is how racial profiling affects all people in the community of Lowell. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7; join us as we share this message through skits\, poems\, dances\, and other performing arts. \nFor presale tickets\, please call 978.322.8949 or email teenblock@lchealth.org. \nTickets are $5
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/dance-4-peace-xxiii-23/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180813T200000
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UID:1445-1534183200-1534190400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:3rd Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join your neighbors at the Lowell Senior Center to discuss our city’s parks and programs. Tell us how you use them today and what you would like for the future! \nThe Department of Planning and Development is hosting the meeting from 6-8pm. \nKhmer and Spanish translation services will be available. \nIf you can’t make the meeting\, then please SHARE your ideas via OpenSpace@LowellMA.gov \nPlease also complete our survey: https://goo.gl/ieLt9C
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/3rd-public-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180814T193000
DTSTAMP:20180810T103155Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T103155Z
UID:1467-1534269600-1534275000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:What A Difference A District Attorney (D.A) Makes
DESCRIPTION:Did You Know? District Attorneys…\n• Decide whether to charge a crime or divert a person to necessary drug treatment.\n• Decide whether to charge a crime with a mandatory lengthy prison sentence.\n• Decide whether to charge a crime that leads automatically to deportation for immigrants. \nAttend to learn more from Rahsaan Hall who is leading the ACLU of Massachusetts’ public education campaign about the elected DAs’ key role in determining the fairness and effectiveness of our criminal legal system and how\, as voters\, we can hold them accountable. \nhttps://dadifference.org \nPlease Share This Event and Tag Others! \nContact: Bobby G. Tugbiyele- btugbiyele@gmail.com
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/what-a-difference-a-district-attorney-d-a-makes/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T190000
DTSTAMP:20180516T110206Z
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UID:1265-1534356000-1534359600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Free Yoga in the Park!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this beautiful outdoor setting to celebrate summer and community in Lowell. FREE and open to students of all levels\n*Beginners Welcome* \nYoga class lead by Barbara Dunsford. Yoga class is free & donations for The Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association will be gratefully accepted. \nLearn more about the ancient tradition of yoga while you explore strength\, flexibility\, balance and relaxation with your toes in the grass and the sun on your face. \nCambodian Mutual Assistance Association\nThe mission of the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association is to improve the quality of life for Cambodian Americans and other minorities and economically disadvantaged persons in Lowell\nthrough educational\, cultural\, economic and social programs. Their programs include After school programs\, ESOL classes\, first time home buyer training and young professionals leadership program. \nMany thanks to our friends at the Lowell National Historical Park for their help and support in running this class series!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/free-yoga-in-the-park/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T190000
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UID:1451-1534356000-1534359600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:UTEC Candidate Forum in Lowell
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to UTEC for inviting Alexandra Chandler to participate in their Congressional Candidate Forum! This event will be held at the UTEC Hub for Social Innovation at 15 Warren Street in Lowell on the 3rd floor.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/utec-candidate-forum-in-lowell/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T200000
DTSTAMP:20180630T111912Z
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UID:1340-1534579200-1534622400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:22nd Annual Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival\, Inc. is dedicated to the preservation\, protection and sharing of cultural heritages of the Southeast Asian Americans in the Greater Lowell area of Massachusetts. \nEvery third Saturday in August\, more than 60\,000 people from around the country and the world come to Lowell to celebrate water as it is celebrated in Southeast Asia. They come for the blessings\, food\, crafts\, performances and (of course) the races.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/22nd-annual-lowell-southeast-asian-water-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T120000
DTSTAMP:20180810T104307Z
CREATED:20180810T104307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T104307Z
UID:1471-1534586400-1534593600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:"Lowell\, the Immigrant City" walks
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URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-the-immigrant-city-walks/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T180000
DTSTAMP:20180810T103950Z
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UID:1469-1534694400-1534701600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:August Meeting with State Senate Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about candidates from the First Middlesex State Senate Seat and Governor’s Council.\nWe will be joined by Eileen Duff- Candidate for the Governor’s Council. Candidates from the First Middlesex Senate District will also join us : John Drinkwater\, Bill Martin\, and Ed Kennedy.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/august-meeting-with-state-senate-candidates/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180820T190000
DTSTAMP:20180820T104927Z
CREATED:20180820T104927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180820T104927Z
UID:1490-1534788000-1534791600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lowell Education Justice Alliance meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sorry for the lateness of this notice! Our next meeting will be Monday\, Aug. 20th at 6pm. We’ll meet at the United Teachers of Lowell offices\, 169 Merrimack Street\, 4th floor. \nMain agenda items: \n1) Update on LEJA’s response to the removal of Superintendent Khelfaoui\n2) Breakout sessions of:\n–Neighborhood Schools/Redistricting working group (we want to be proactive in response to the school committee’s request for LPS administration to present a plan for a return to neighborhood schools. What would this mean for our students? How would this impact the desegregation order?) \n–Opt-out of high-stakes testing working group \nI’m sure we’ll have a few more items to add. \nAlso\, we have a meeting of our newly formed youth group on Wednesday\, Aug. 22 at 5pm at UTL offices. If you know of youth who would like to be involved\, have them join us!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-education-justice-alliance-meeting-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180822T133000
DTSTAMP:20180728T114605Z
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UID:1447-1534928400-1534944600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lowell Naturalization Ceremony: Help Register new citizens
DESCRIPTION:Come join the League of Women Voters and help up to 1000 new American citizens register to vote. It’s a very rewarding experience! \nSchedule (all times are approximate):\n9:30: Table setup begins in lobby\n10:00-11:30: Tabling in lobby to explain what we are doing and hand out voter registration forms\n11:30-12:30: Go inside the auditorium to watch the naturalization ceremony (if you want)\n12:30-1:15: Return to the lobby to collect forms from new citizens \nParking fills up quickly because there are so many people attending the ceremony. The best place to park is probably Lower Locks Parking Garage on Warren St. ($10 event parking)\, then cross the covered bridge over to the auditorium. (Street parking is limited to two hours.) \nSee you there!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-naturalization-ceremony-help-register-new-citizens-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180822T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180822T203000
DTSTAMP:20180820T105229Z
CREATED:20180820T105229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180820T105229Z
UID:1492-1534962600-1534969800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Congressional Candidating
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, fun chance to meet your candidates for US Congress! Citizens will sit at tables\, and candidates will have a few minutes to sit at each table to talk with voters\, a little like “speed dating”. This offers candidates and voters the chance to chat informally and have real conversations. \nLowell Votes and Lowell Democratic City Committee are co-sponsoring this event. Khmer and Spanish translation will be available\, and childcare and dinner will be provided.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/congressional-candidating/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T210000
DTSTAMP:20180630T112108Z
CREATED:20180630T112108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180630T112108Z
UID:1342-1535194800-1535230800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Brazilian Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an incredible day celebrating the Brazilian culture! There will be authentic local Brazilian meats\, sides and desserts\, live bands\, and fun for the whole family! \nThe event is free but all proceeds from food sales\, raffles etc will benefit Life Connection Center\, bringing healthy meals to the homeless community. \nLife Connection Center was founded and is still run by the Brazilian community and it is now our time to let our culture shine!! \nSponsorship and vendor opportunitues are available. Contact us at contact@lifeconnectioncenter.org for more information.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/brazilian-food-festival-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T170000
DTSTAMP:20180630T112210Z
CREATED:20180630T112210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180630T112210Z
UID:1344-1535284800-1535302800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:4th Annual CHH Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Every summer\, The Center for Hope and Healing\, Inc. transforms Shedd Park into a mini carnival with giant inflatable activities\, food\, music\, face painting\, hair painting. raffles\, and tons of fun. This family friendly events raises funds to support survivors and serves as an opportunity to increase awareness of violence prevention in our community. Tickets are only $5! Join us! This is also a great opportunity to support CHH and the community with a corporate sponsorship or donation.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/4th-annual-chh-family-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T170000
DTSTAMP:20180717T113802Z
CREATED:20180717T113802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T113802Z
UID:1421-1535284800-1535302800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Center for Hope and Healing Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Aug. 26\, 12 am – 5 pm. A family-friendly event at Shedd Park with giant inflatable activities\, food\, music\, face painting\, raffles and lots of fun. The event raises funds to support survivors and increase awareness of violence prevention.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/center-for-hope-and-healing-family-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180827T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180827T203000
DTSTAMP:20180820T105617Z
CREATED:20180820T105617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180820T105617Z
UID:1496-1535353200-1535401800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:LWV 3rd Congressional Forum
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Acton-Area\, Chelmsford\, and Concord-Carlisle with the help of other town leagues in Middlesex County will hold a Candidates Forum for the 3rd Congressional District. The League of Women Voters has invited all candidates whose names will appear on the September 4 ballots to participate.\nThe forum will be held in the Chelmsford High School theater\, 230 North Road\, Chelmsford on the evening of Monday\, August 27\, 2018\, from 7-8:30 p.m. We plan to record the program for re-airing on Chelmsford TV and other local public access TV stations. This venue has a seating capacity of 1000.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lwv-3rd-congressional-forum/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180828T200000
DTSTAMP:20180823T111004Z
CREATED:20180823T111004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T111004Z
UID:1518-1535477400-1535486400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Meet Donna Patalano- Candidate for Middlesex County DA
DESCRIPTION:Donna Patalano began her career in healthcare management and started law school in her 30’s. As a prosecutor\, she served as the Chief of Professional Integrity & Ethics and created the state’s first Conviction Integrity Program. As a defense attorney\, Donna protected the constitutional rights of those who could not afford a lawyer. Learn more about where Donna stands on the issues. \nAhead of the September 4th Democractic Primary\, join us for an evening of Cocktails & Connections as we learn more about why Donna Patalano\, candidate for Middlesex District Attorney\, is the right candidate at the right time!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/meet-donna-patalano-candidate-for-middlesex-county-da/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T203000
DTSTAMP:20180823T111321Z
CREATED:20180821T101932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T111321Z
UID:1506-1535563800-1535574600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Monthly CHOP Dinner! Candidating
DESCRIPTION:CHOP Dinners are a monthly event\, a way to enjoy a free\, healthy meal and discuss ways to create a healthy life and strong community for you\, your family\, and your neighborhood. Everyone is welcome\, and it’s a great way to meet new people and connect in a warm\, friendly environment.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/monthly-chop-dinner-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T180000
DTSTAMP:20180821T102048Z
CREATED:20180821T102048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180821T102048Z
UID:1508-1535644800-1535652000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Government 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Did you ever wanted to know the difference between a City Councilor\, School Committee\, and State Representative? Please join us for a fun and engaging workshop about elected officials and their responsibilities. \nThis FREE workshop will be in both English and Khmer. We’ll also provide light food and refreshments as well! \nFor more information\, please contact Keanhuy Sour at ksour@cmaalowell.org. \n—————————— \nតើអ្នក​ធ្លាប់​ចង់​ដឹង​អំ​ពី​ភាពខុស​គ្នា​រវាង​ក្រុម​ប្រឹក្សាទីក្រុង​ និង​​\nគណៈកម្មាធិការគ្រប់គ្រង​សាលា​ ហើយនិង​សមាជិក​សភា​របស់​រដ្ឋដែល​ឬទេ? \nសូម​ចូល​រួមជា​មួយ​យើង​ទាំង​អស់គ្នា​ក្នុង​វគ្គបង្រៀន​ដ៏ខ្លី​មួយដែលសប្បាយរីករាយហើយ​យើង​នឹង​ពិភាក្សា​អំពី​មន្ត្រី​ជាប់​ឆ្នោត​និង​តួនាទី និង ភារៈកិច្ច​របស់​ពួក​គាត់​។ \n​វគ្គបង្រៀននេះផ្លល់ជូន​ដោយ​ឥត​គិត​ថ្លៃ​ ជា​ភាសាខ្មែរ និង អង់គ្លេស​។​​\nយើ​ង​នឹង​មាន​ផ្តល់​ភេសជ្ជៈ​ និង​ អាហារ​សម្រន់​។​ \nប្រសិន​បើអ្នក​ត្រូវ​ការ​ព័តមានបន្ថែម​ សូម​ទាក់ទង​តាម​អីុម៉េល​\nKSOUR@CMAALOWELL.ORG
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/government-101-workshop/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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