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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 →

ugh the worst of winter is behind us, many are still rebuilding their lives after the devastation of the 2018 Merrimack Valley gas explosions. Koleinu, Boston’s Jewish Community Chorus, and Temple Emanu-El join forces to present Light and Restoration: A Benefit Concert for our Neighbors in the Merrimack Valley. The concert will include choral musicContinue reading →

Want to get involved with Lowell Votes? Have concerns, questions, or ideas about 2019 elections? Just want to know what we're working on? Join us to learn and share.

Planning the potluck event in conjunction with Welcoming Week Lowell 2019, and strategizing about networking with other immigrant communities. Proposed Agenda: A. Planning Potluck Event for Welcoming Week 1. Location - last year's not available, alternatives 2. Assign contacts with last year's participants 3. Fundraising, advertising, etc. B. General Immigrant Rights Agenda 1. Follow upContinue 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 →

Our May ACTION meeting will be held on Wednesday May 15th at 6pm on the 2nd floor loading dock at Western Avenue Studios . . . 122 Western Ave. Still working on the program. Also please see attached flyer and forward to your peeps.

Lowell Talks—Working for Climate Justice: Who is leading the fight today for bread, roses, and sustainability, too? Dr. Todd Vachon, a PhD Postdoctoral Scholar at Rutgers and a National Steering Committee Member with the Labor Network for Sustainability, will discuss the connections between labor politics and climate change as well as the prospect of theContinue 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 →

Want to get involved with the movement for Ranked Choice Voting? Join us at the Billerica Library as we plan for an exciting month of action in the Greater Lowell Area! Bring a friend and help us make RCV a reality in MA! Find out more: https://www.voterchoicema.org/greater_lowell_chapter_meeting_may23

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 →

Welcome new citizens in a naturalization ceremony, a pivotal milestone in the naturalization process. Guests will watch as immigrants become new U.S. citizens. 9:30 A.M. Doors Open 12:00 P.M. Ceremony 1:00 P.M. End of Ceremony

You must register for tickets here: https://16thannualrefugeeimmigrantconf.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2138745829 This year's theme: “Global Trends and Local Integration” Keynote Speaker: Saida Abdi, LICSW, MSW., M.A., is the Director of Community Relations at the Boston Children’s Hospital Refugee Trauma and Resilience Center, a clinical social worker, and expert in refugee trauma and resilience. She holds a Master’s degree inContinue reading →

Join the UMass Lowell Labor Education Program for a 25-year anniversary celebration of our program's work on campus and in the labor community in the Merrimack Valley and Northeast Massachusetts. Celebrate and honor Program Director Susan Winning on her retirement! Featuring hors d'oeuvres, live music, and a cash bar **To reserve tickets and order ads,Continue reading →

Come experience the best of Greek food, dancing, shopping, and culture and discover the rich traditions of the Orthodox Christian Faith. Kid-friendly activities, guided church tours, raffle prizes, live music, and more. Free admission and ample free parking. Invite your friends and join the fun! Friday, May 31 | 11am-10pm Saturday, June 1 | 11am-11pmContinue reading →

Join us for live entertainment, yummy food, fabulous vendors and more!