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March 31 - 2:00-4:00 p.m., Watertown Library Community Room Restorative Justice: It's Now The Law A forum and panel discussion about Restorative Justice moderated by MA Senator, Will Brownsberger. Featured speakers: Margot Fleischman, Board President of Communities for Restorative Justice Ruth Henry, Watertown Public School Educator Lori Kenschaft, Clerk of First Parish Arlington, Educator, and ActivistContinue reading →

Mill City Grows' Annual Seed Swap Saturday, April 6 from 11am to 2pm Christ Church United of Lowell, 180 E. Merrimack Street Free and open to the public! If you're already dreaming of the warm temps and dirt beneath your feet, this event is for you! Join us for Mill City Grows’ Annual Seed Swap andContinue reading →

Come join the League of Women Voters and friends, and help up to 1000 new American citizens register to vote. It's a very rewarding experience! **If you arrive before 10:00, please use Brown St. (back) entrance since all else will be locked.** Schedule (all times are approximate): 9:30: Table setup begins in lobby 10:00-11:45: TablingContinue reading →

Take Back The Night represents the earliest world-wide stand against sexual violence, especially violence against women. Take Back The Night events have been documented in over 36 countries, in over 800 communities, with more locations taking a stand every year. We have reached over 30 million people with our message of strength and support, andContinue reading →

The Lowell RISE Coalition (Refugee and Immigrant Support and Engagement) invites any interested residents, leaders, business owners, nonprofit or city personnel to join these meetings or contact us to be active with either the Welcoming Week Lowell 2019 or Gateways for Growth initiatives. Agendas will be posted monthly the week of the meeting. Quarterly, meetingsContinue reading →

Mill City Grows' Annual Seed Swap Saturday, April 6 from 11am to 2pm Free and open to the public! View and share this event on Facebook It's time to get ready for the exciting growing season! Join us for Mill City Grows’ Annual Seed Swap and swap some seeds and gardening know-hows with local gardenersContinue reading →

Join us for our monthly Jericho Walk at the ICE office in Burlington, MA. The Jericho Walk is a silent interfaith prayer and act of solidarity. The walk draws inspiration from the Battle of Jericho, in which the community marched around the city of Jericho seven times, causing the city walls to fall. The JerichoContinue reading →

2019 Spring Gardener Training Program Class Series Every Saturday, April 20 to May 18 from 9 - 11am Urban Farm at Mill No. 5, 230 Middlesex Street Click here to fill out our online Application Form! It's time to get ready for the spring season! Join Mill City Grows for our 2019 Gardener Training ProgramContinue reading →

We would like to welcome you, your family and friends to join our Annual Celebration of Khmer New Year which will be held at Lowell Senior Center on Saturday, April 20th 2019 from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. The event will be followed by a parade at 11:00 a.m. to continue the celebration at RobertoContinue reading →

Welcome to the Official Facebook Event for the 8th Annual Lowell Khmer New Year at Clemente Park! Date: Saturday April 20, 2019 Time: 12PM-5PM Location: Pailin Volleyball Sports Complex at Clemente Park 803 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA 01851 Parking: Street Parking Cost: FREE! Bring your family and friends and celebrate Khmer New Year 2019 YearContinue reading →

Greater Lowell April Chapter Meeting WHEN April 20, 2019 at 3pm - 4:30pm EDT WHERE Pollard Memorial Library 401 Merrimack St, Ground Floor/Community Meeting Room Lowell, MA 01852 CONTACT Monica Burke - monica.burke@voterchoicema.org

Come celebrate Earth Day with VeoRide! Join us in front of City Hall, where VeoRide and the event sponsor, Lowell Bicycle Coalition, will be out on bikes, handing out free VeoRide swag and LBC shirts! All VeoRide pedal bikes in Lowell will be set to no charge for the 24-hr period that is Earth Day.Continue reading →

Call Party in Andover WHEN April 22, 2019 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT

Hi Climate Concerned folks -   As you may know, Lowell buys electricity for all its residents  (called Community Choice Aggregation) - and we want this energy to be renewable!  Lowell's contract will soon be renegotiated and we need to let the City Council know that this matters.  Please come to the Subcommittee meeting about thisContinue reading →

Not your Grandmas Bingo A Fun Night Out to Help Charity with EmmaBitch calling the Balls Come out and play Bingo with an Adult Twist and win Fun Prizes (No purchase necessary) Balls drop at 7 PM Make sure to stop by early and satisfy your hangry. Full dinner Menu available Use the code wordsContinue reading →

April 24th, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Lowell Senior Center 276 Broadway St. Lowell, MA 01854 Click this link for the event! We hope to see you there! Bring your friends and family! I have also attached a flyer in this email. Please share with your friends and family!

Sen. Ed Kennedy is hosting this presentation by Sen. Jason Lewis, the Senate Chair of the legislature’s Committee on Education regarding the future of education funding in Massachusetts. Every school district in our region and across the Commonwealth struggles with its own set of unique financial challenges, affecting the quality of education we are ableContinue reading →

April 25th - Lowell Chapter Meeting May 1st - Substance Use Disorder Meeting May 1st - MVP Fundraising Meeting May 3rd - MVCLC Annual Breakfast May 14th - Haverhill Immigration Presentation TBA - Lawrence-Andovers Chapter Meeting Follow us on Twitter.  Like us on Facebook. Check out our website.

African Business in Lowell event is a meeting for current and aspiring business owners.

Twice a year the Coalition for a Better Acre puts on a free Community Swap. It's a rummage sale, but everything is free! The idea is that you bring stuff you don't need anymore and take stuff you can use. It's a great excuse to clear out your closet, or take home something fun. It'sContinue reading →

Join us on Monday, April 29th at 6pm to continue the Fight for Education Justice! We will be meeting at the offices of the United Teachers of Lowell, 169 Merrimack Street, 4th floor. We will plan our next steps with regards to Representatives Nangle and Golden, who both are unwilling to commit to supporting theContinue reading →

The Board of Directors of the Dracut Food Pantry would like to invite you to attend our “Can You Help?” Open House on May 1st from 5 to 7pm. The Dracut Food Pantry is located at 1934 Lakeview Avenue, behind Owen and Ollie’s Restaurant. We are excited to invite the public to our open houseContinue reading →

Happy to share the dates for Downtown Lowell First Thursdays 2019 Season: May 2 - Games People Play June 6 - Live Music July 4 (we will skip this one, due to the national holiday) August 1 - Tapestry of Textiles September 5 - Photo Op! October 3 - Fall Carnival The events will beContinue reading →

How can Lowell transition to clean energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote an effective response to climate change? Let's find out together. You're invited to a morning of networking, collaborative conversation, and engaging presentations featuring a keynote address from UML Professor and Climate Change Initiative Director, Dr. Juliette Rooney-Varga! Where: Lowell Telemedia CenterContinue reading →

FEATURING Robert Forrant Jeannette Huezo Traci Parker Elizabeth Pellerito Join us for this panel on the history of May Day (May 1) and Lowell's connections to the events that took place in Haymarket Square in Chicago on May 4, 1886. What, to the American worker, do either of these events mean today? Saturday, May 4,Continue reading →

Join Lowell National Historical Park on May 4th at 2 p.m. for a special panel discussion on the history of May Day and Lowell's connections to the events that took place in Haymarket Square in Chicago on May 4, 1886. What, to the American worker, do either of these events mean today? The panel will feature local experts Robert Forrant,Continue reading →