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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!

Planning the potluck event in conjunction with Welcoming Week Lowell 2019, and strategizing about networking with other immigrant communities. We are going back to meeting the first Monday of the month, seems to work best with most people. Agenda TBD Bring guests, all are welcome.

Join the MRWC's Outreach Specialist John Macone for a slideshow walk through the evolution of the Merrimack River -- from its turbulent emergence from the Ice Ages, to its important role as a center for human transportation, commerce and industry, and finally to the decades-long efforts to clean it up You are sure to learnContinue reading →

It’s coming back. CMAA is excited to bring back the fashion event of the year. Please mark your calendar for Saturday, June 8, 2019 to witness never before seen models straight from our community. SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: $5,000 – Haute Couture $2,500 – Vogue $1,000 – Trendsetter $500 – Friend TICKETS: $50 – General Admission $35Continue reading →

"Hair Tales: Stories of Black Hair-i-Tage" is an original staged reading written by Christa Brown and developed by the Free Soil Arts Collective, a program proudly supported by funds from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation. This artistic work details the personal stories of five black women and the complex relationships with their hair. Join usContinue reading →

We're joining forces with the UMass Lowell Kayak Center, Office of Sustainability, Climate Change Coalition, Merrimack Valley Sierra Club and other local environmentally minded organizations and individuals to clean up the Merrimack River that we all enjoy! Join us for a fun, community building, service event. Included in registration are snacks and refreshments and boatContinue reading →

Who is leading the fight today for bread, roses, and sustainability, too? This Lowell Talks will feature an expert who works at the intersection of labor organizing and environmental justice, Dr. Todd Vachon. Throughout the conversation, we will consider the connections between labor politics and climate change as well as the prospect of the greenContinue reading →

Join the Greater Lowell Community Foundation at our Annual Meeting for a discussion on The State of Homelessness - Lowell and Beyond by Barbara Poppe, a national expert on collaborative community strategies to address and reduce homelessness. Barbara Poppe, the former executive director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, has been contracted toContinue 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 →

Join us for an interesting walk through our beautiful garden style cemetery, focusing on both art and history. Explore early mourning customs, learn the significance of Victorian monument symbols and listen to engaging anecdotes about the people buried here. The tours are conducted by local historian and Register of Deeds, Richard Howe, Jr.. Spring Tour Dates:Continue reading →

Mill City Grows' Farm to Cocktail Party Friday, June 14 from 5:30 - 8:30pm Lowell Masonic Center, 79 Dutton Street Early bird tickets will be on sale next week! The Freshest Party of the Summer Season will soon be here! Save the date for Mill City Grows' Annual Farm to Cocktail Party, our highly anticipatedContinue reading →

Our third cleanup for the season brings us back to Moody Street and the Western Canal where we'll mostly be focused on removing floating litter and windblown debris from the water as well as a few toys that accidentally ended up in there. Hope you can join us.

Join the Greater Lowell Community Foundation at our Annual Meeting for a discussion on The State of Homelessness - Lowell and Beyond by Barbara Poppe, a national expert on collaborative community strategies to address and reduce homelessness. Barbara Poppe, the former executive director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, has been contracted toContinue reading →

This is a special two part program taking place on Sunday, June 16. Our 3 PM walk will focus on some figures from the 1800s, and how we can understand LGBTQ+ history of Lowell in this era. This walk will end with some time to explore our Mill Girls and Immigrants Exhibit (40 French St).Continue reading →

The UMass Lowell Women's Leadership Conference is a day of empowerment, enrichment and connection. Lorna Boucher, managing director and chief marketing officer of Instinet Holdings, Inc., will give the morning keynote address. IBM's Sophie V. Vandebroek, vice president of emerging technology partnerships, will close out the day.

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 →

After approving this item at our Delegates Assembly, MVP is working over the next two weeks to help organize three strategy sessions for the two immigrant justice statewide campaigns. We have included a flyer with the information to share with your communities. Here are the dates and locations for these sessions in the Valley: Monday,Continue reading →

Save the Date! On Tuesday, June 18th, join us as Budget Buddies celebrates its tenth year of empowering low-income women through financial literacy! Commemorate the retirement of Budget Buddies founders Anita Saville and Kathy Brough, and meet the organization’s new executive director! More information coming soon!

Celebrate the Grand Reopening of Kerouac Park! Join us for live music, food trucks, and games.

It's time for a party! On Thursday, June 20th MVP leaders will be hosting our first public event with the greater Lowell community. MVP leaders have designed an evening where we not only share our work but we also provide entertainment that allows those in attendance to join us and contribute to our successes. ThisContinue reading →

Save the date for the second Midsummer Dream on Merrimack Street festival! We'll transform Merrimack Street for one day and night into a magical and mysterious land with art, theatre, music, and costume. Fun for kids and adults! This year, we'll have both new and returning activities: - Kids' Crafts - Pixie Marketplace - FairyContinue reading →

Lowell Salsa In The Park is back in its 4th consecutive year! North Common Amphitheater was chosen as it is “home” for Eddie, Organizer of and Co-Founder of Lowell Salsa In The Park. Lowell Salsa In The Park is an innovative community event for all ages, backgrounds, and abilities which combines music, dance, culture, andContinue reading →

Not your Grandmas Bingo A Fun Night Out to Help Charity with EmmaBitch , Mimi Malevolent, and Kristi Kreamm 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 dinnerContinue reading →

Calling all democracy defenders: We the People Massachusetts Metro Northwest chapter will be meeting in Mary Atwood Hall at the JV Fletcher Library, 50 Main Street, Westford. On the agenda: chapter building, petitioning our Senators, supporting the Q2 Citizens Commission, and building organizational support for the We the People Act. We will also be welcomingContinue 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