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SUMMARY:Collage of a City
DESCRIPTION:Portraits of diverse people from the Lowell Community.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/collage-of-a-city/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T210000
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SUMMARY:"Days of Division" showing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/days-of-division-showing/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T150000
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SUMMARY:"Her Mission" with Mill City Grows A Day of Volunteerism with The Mission Continues Boston
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Women’s History Month\, the Lowell 1st Service Platoon is hosting a service day led by women with Mill City Grows. We are looking for awesome women –and men– to join us for this event. \nWe will be assisting Mill City Grows with building garden beds for their community gardens. Because power tools will be in use\, this event is for ages 10+. Experience with power tools would be greatly appreciated.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/her-mission-with-mill-city-grows-a-day-of-volunteerism-with-the-mission-continues-boston/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180324T170000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Branding Lowell is an art show meets history exhibit. It covers branding and design from Lowell’s founding up until present day. Many of the original designers will be in attendance – meet the person who made your favorite Lowell logo! Speaking program will occur at 4pm.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180325T120000
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CREATED:20180312T110843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T110843Z
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SUMMARY:Gardener Training Program: "Gardening In The City"
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning to grow your own food? Then join Mill City Grows at our next Gardener Training Program (GTP) for a beginner’s course in urban gardening! You’ll learn what veggies and fruits you can plant in New England\, find out the risks of urban gardening\, and learn how to maximize the growing potential of your garden! Cost: $10 per family; FREE for Mill City Grows Community and School gardeners.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/gardener-training-program-gardening-in-the-city/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T110000
DTSTAMP:20180327T111631Z
CREATED:20180327T111631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T111631Z
UID:1045-1522141200-1522148400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Chems-FED UP: Postcarding in Chelmsford!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 27\, 9:00-11:00 a.m.\, The Java Room\, 14 Littleton Rd.\, Chelmsford\nPlease join us for the second installment of our new weekly postcard group in Chelmsford! Similarly to the Lowell and Westford events\, we will be writing postcards to our elected officials and directly to voters. This week’s focus is building on the momentum for action emanating from the school walkouts and the March for Our Lives\, but we will not limit ourselves to writing only about the gun issue.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/chems-fed-up-postcarding-in-chelmsford/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T193000
DTSTAMP:20180327T110221Z
CREATED:20180327T110221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T110221Z
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SUMMARY:CHOP March Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This is our FREE monthly community dinner that takes place at the Lowell Senior Center from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. This month’s theme is Public Safety. The Lowell Police Department (Official) will be hosting the March CHOP Dinner and we have lots of interesting table topics. This is a kid-friendly event. So please bring your family and friends!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/chop-march-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180329T110000
DTSTAMP:20180327T111731Z
CREATED:20180327T111731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T111731Z
UID:1047-1522314000-1522321200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Small Things Thursday - Postcarding with Indivisible Westford
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 29\, 9:15-11:00 a.m.\, Panera Westford\, 2 Cornerstone Square\, Westford\, 01886\nIndivisible Westford’s weekly postcard group returns after the previous week’s hiatus. Stop by for coffee and a postcard before work\, or stay as long as you want. The amazing Sally always has lots for us to write about!\nMore information: Email indivisiblewestford@gmail.com
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/small-things-thursday-postcarding-with-indivisible-westford/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180402T193000
DTSTAMP:20180330T110910Z
CREATED:20180330T110910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T110910Z
UID:1059-1522692000-1522697400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Donuts with Delegates
DESCRIPTION:We’re getting ready for one of our favorite events\, Donuts and Delegates! Residents are welcome to join us to share their concerns with their representatives. And have donuts!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/donuts-with-delegates/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180402T203000
DTSTAMP:20180327T110545Z
CREATED:20180327T110545Z
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UID:1033-1522695600-1522701000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Trust Act 2nd Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For members who signed up for the trust act subcommittee (getting a Trust Act passed in Lowell) or anyone else who wants to learn more.\nDraft agenda:\n* Follow up on action items from the last meeting.\n* Minutes from 3/1 are here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B706qVlrlfQlblJTaV9ES2stTWlQcllibnNPb0ZnZVBQY040/view?usp=sharing
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/trust-act-2nd-planning-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T210000
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CREATED:20180330T111129Z
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UID:1063-1522868400-1522875600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:350 Mass of Greater Lowell Biweekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the fight for Clean Energy and Environmental Justice at our biweekly meeting! We’ll be in the Hi-Hat area of Mill No. 5 located at 250 Jackson Street in Lowell. Look for the ‘5’ sign and walk through the iron gates to the white doors at the end\, on the left\, take the lift to the 4th floor. http://350mass.betterfutureproject.org/
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/350-mass-of-greater-lowell-biweekly-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T210000
DTSTAMP:20180205T120930Z
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UID:934-1522947600-1522962000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lowell's 13th Annual Take Back the Night
DESCRIPTION: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\, and our commitment to ending sexual violence. This year marks Lowell’s 13th year of hosting Take Back the Night. \nTake Back the Night will begin at Lowell City Hall at 6:00 PM for a rally and speakers. From Lowell City Hall\, we will embrace our voices and take to the streets to march from City Hall to UMass Lowell’s UCrossing. At UCrossing will be a closed-room speak-out and open mic for survivors to be able to share their stories. \nThank you for your interest and support of this event. Community organizations have come together to pool their resources to make this event happen. Any donation you are able to make will be greatly appreciated and will cover the cost of: food\, t-shirts\, printing\, water\, and permits.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowells-13th-annual-take-back-the-night/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T170000
DTSTAMP:20180405T112404Z
CREATED:20180405T112404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T112404Z
UID:1083-1523088000-1523120400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Register TODAY for Symposium 2018: The History & Future of Public Health in Lawrence\, Massachusetts and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The Lawrence History Center will host a one-day symposium\, “The History & Future of Public Health in Lawrence\, Massachusetts and Beyond\,” on Saturday\, April 7\, 2018 at the Everett Mill\, 15 Union Street\, Lawrence. \nThis symposium is designed for exploration and dialogue\, thinking broadly about public health issues through the perspectives of the humanities. The day-long effort will look back at one of the most significant health crises in the history of the United States – the 1918 Influenza Pandemic – and open the door to considering contemporary health crises in the country and most particularly in greater Lawrence.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/register-today-for-symposium-2018-the-history-future-of-public-health-in-lawrence-massachusetts-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T130000
DTSTAMP:20180405T111125Z
CREATED:20180405T111125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T111125Z
UID:1077-1523098800-1523106000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:MA-03 & 06 Town Hall for Our Lives
DESCRIPTION:The March for Our Lives organizers are encouraging students to organize Town Halls in each congressional districts. We seek to mobilize our generation in a search for answers and solutions to the gun violence epidemic. This event will be updated as information is received. \nThis event will include the Sixth District and the Third District. \nStaff from Rep. Tsongas and Rep. Moulton have been invited\, as well as other local elected officials.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/ma-03-06-town-hall-for-our-lives/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T140000
DTSTAMP:20180205T120756Z
CREATED:20180205T120756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T120756Z
UID:932-1523098800-1523109600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Mill City Grows' Annual Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for growing season? Join us for Mill City Grows’ Annual Seed Swap and swap some seeds and gardening know-hows with local gardeners and growers and make new community connections! We’ll have over 1\,000 seed packets available — come peruse and take home something special for your garden. PLUS\, our Mobile Market and Farm Team will also be joining us to sell seedlings! \nFeel free to bring your unused seeds for swapping and sharing! \nOur Annual Seed Swap is FREE and open to the public\, presented in conjunction with Western Avenue Studios‘ First Saturday Open Studios\, taking place from 12pm-5pm on April 7th. Over 200 Western Ave Studio artists open their creative spaces to the public every first Saturday of the month — enjoy this incredible opportunity to meet some of Lowell’s finest working artists! \nFor more information on this event\, please call Mill City Grows at 978-455-2620 or email Laura@millcitygrows.org.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/mill-city-grows-annual-seed-swap/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T170000
DTSTAMP:20180405T112821Z
CREATED:20180405T112821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T112821Z
UID:1089-1523102400-1523120400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:April Open Art Studios at Western Avenue
DESCRIPTION:On the first Saturday of every month\, Western Avenue Studios and Western Avenue Lofts artists open their doors to the public so that you can come browse their latest works. Come take a peek inside and learn more about our artists and their art. \nSupport Local Art! Come see art where it is made! \nWe will be open on Saturday\, April 7\, 2018\, from 12-5PM. Empanada Dada Food Truck will be on site to fill your bellies!! \nOur artists always have new work to show\, and new artists are opening\, some of them for the first time. This is a great place for browsing art\, chatting with the artists\, and purchasing unique gifts for all. \nGift certificates available too! \nArt at Western Avenue Open Studios is available in all price ranges. \nThis is a free event. Free parking available right next to our building. See our helpful guides in yellow vests at our building entrance if you need parking assistance. \nOn this date will also be an Art Supply Destash Sale too at many of our studios and lofts. Come help us with our Spring Cleaning!\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1929123024070220/ \nAnd stop by early because our friends at Mill City Grows will be holding their annual seed swap starting at 11am on the Loading Dock! https://www.facebook.com/events/187123788544962/
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/april-open-art-studios-at-western-avenue/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180408T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180408T180000
DTSTAMP:20180330T111344Z
CREATED:20180330T111344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T111344Z
UID:1065-1523199600-1523210400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Islamic Society of Greater Lowell 3rd Annual Open House
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URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/islamic-society-of-greater-lowell-3rd-annual-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180409T110000
DTSTAMP:20180330T111033Z
CREATED:20180330T111033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T111033Z
UID:1061-1523268000-1523271600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Khmer Flag Raising
DESCRIPTION:Khmer New Year is around the corner and what better way to kick it off than by having the Khmer Flag Raising event. \nពិធីចូលឆ្នាំខ្មែរជិតចូលមក ដូច្នេះ ជាកាប្រសើរណាស់ ដែលពួកយើងចាប់ផ្តើមនូវ កម្មវិធី បង្ហូតទង់ជាតិខ្មែរនៅសាលាក្រុងឡូវែល៍ ។ \nThe event will take place at Lowell City Hall\, Monday\, April 9\, 2018. the Lowell Community Charter Public School students will perform traditional Khmer dances and music. \nកម្មវិធីនេះប្រព្រឹត្តទៅនៅ ថ្ងៃ ចន្ទ ទី ៩ ខែ មេសា ឆ្នាំ ២០១៨ នៅឯ សាលាក្រុងឡូវែល៍ នីង មានការសំដែងរបាំនិងតន្ត្រីខ្មែរ ដោយក្រុមសិស្សានុសិស្សនៃសាសា Lowell Community Charter Public School ។ \nPlease join us as it is open to everyone from the community.\nសូម លោកអ្នក អញ្ជើញចូលរួមកម្មវិធីនេះឲបានច្រើនកុះករ ហើយកម្មវិធីេនះបើកជូន សាធារណៈជនទូទៅនៅក្នុងសហគមយើង ។ \nThis event is in partnership with CMAA\, Lowell Community Charter Public School\, and City of Lowell\, MA – Government. \nកម្មវិធីនេះប្រព្រឹត្តទៅបានដោយាមានការសហការរវាង ស្ថាប័នមួយចំនួនដូចជា៖ សមាគមខ្មែរ (CMAA) សាសា (Lowell Community Charter Public School)\, និង សាលាក្រុងឡូវែល៍ ដែលជាស្ថាប័នរដ្ឋាភិបាល ។
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/khmer-flag-raising/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180409T200000
DTSTAMP:20180405T111459Z
CREATED:20180405T111459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T111459Z
UID:1081-1523295000-1523304000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Election Lawsuit Public Meeting 2018
DESCRIPTION:Lowell is facing a lawsuit about whether our elections are fair\, and this has led to a lot of discussion about how things work and how we could change them. Join us to learn more about these big questions\, share your thoughts\, and ask questions in a fun\, friendly environment. \nAll are welcome! This event is cosponsored by Lowell Votes\, Lowell Alliance\, Coalition for A Better Acre and CMAA – Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association. We hope that by talking about the lawsuit and the issues it raises together we can avoid misinformation\, increase our understanding of a complicated issue\, and encourage an open dialogue between diverse Lowellians. We held a version of this event in the fall\, but we wanted to bring an updated version to another neighborhood. We will have new and expanded information\, so please join us again even if you attended the first one. \nWe’ll have Spanish and Khmer interpretation\, and free dinner provided.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/election-lawsuit-public-meeting-2018/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T113000
DTSTAMP:20180405T110940Z
CREATED:20180405T110940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T110940Z
UID:1075-1523352600-1523359800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Chelms-FED UP! Postcarding!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the fourth installment of our new weekly postcard group in Chelmsford! We will write postcards to our elected officials and directly to voters. Information\, addresses\, and supplies provided. See you there!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/chelms-fed-up-postcarding/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T220000
DTSTAMP:20180407T122508Z
CREATED:20180407T122508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180407T122508Z
UID:1102-1523388600-1523397600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Days of Division - Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Days of Division \nShort film followed by discussion lead by filmmaker\, Raysam Donkoh-Halm. \nThis screening is free and open to the public. \nDays of Division\, a documentary on Lowell’s civic-civil war over the location of Lowell High school\, as told through the lens of both Downtown and Cawley supporters as they fight for accessibility and the best education for the students of Lowell High.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/days-of-division-screening-and-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T140000
DTSTAMP:20180411T112539Z
CREATED:20180411T112539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T112539Z
UID:1125-1523534400-1523541600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:LRTA info session: Proposed Fare Increases
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: LRTA is the host of this session. We are posting to share information with community members and to encourage all affected to attend.\nFrom the LRTA website:\n“The LRTA will be holding formal Public Informational Meetings and a Public Hearing on Proposed Fare Increases.”\nPlease join the Lowell public informational meeting noon-2 p.m. on Thursday\, April 12 at Pollard Library to learn more about the proposed fare increases. For a complete list\, please see their public notice: http://lrta.com/public-information/2018/03/public-notice/\nAfter the community info sessions\, a public hearing will take place on Tuesday\, May 1\, 5-7 p.m. also at the Pollard library. \nLRTA website: “Formal comments will be accepted at all Public Meetings and Public Hearings” \n“Written comments must be submitted by May 10\, 2018 by 4 PM\nMail to LRTA\, 115 Thorndike Street\, Lowell\, MA 01852 or Email LRTA1@aol.com.”
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lrta-info-session-proposed-fare-increases/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T193000
DTSTAMP:20180412T111039Z
CREATED:20180412T111039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T111039Z
UID:1131-1523554200-1523561400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lowell Pipeline Resistance Organizing Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This event will be at CCU. Come give and get updates about the pipeline. We’ll be using the second half of the meeting for working groups to get some work done!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-pipeline-resistance-organizing-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T200000
DTSTAMP:20180405T112516Z
CREATED:20180405T112516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T112516Z
UID:1085-1523554200-1523563200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:New Lowell High School Update Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an information update session on the new Lowell High project and how it impacts you. \nThe city’s project manager\, Skanska USA/Perkins Eastman will present on the final options for the Downtown location. The meeting will focus on providing updated information on the next steps the project and allowing community members to ask questions\, voice concerns and ideas. \nThe event will be held in the Lowell High School Cafeteria. \nTranslation Services and refreshments will be provided. \nThese presentations are a partnership between the City of Lowell\, MA\, The Working Cities Lowell Initiative\, Coalition for A Better Acre\, and CMAA – Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association. \nVisit the City’s website for more info: http://www.lowellhsproject.com/
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/new-lowell-high-school-update-public-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T120000
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SUMMARY:Postcards for Progress - April Edition
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for postcards again! We’ll be at Coffee and Cotton in Mill No. 5(250 Jackson St.\, 4th floor). We’ll be writing to our elected officials and directly to voters! Open to all who want to help with progressive causes. See you then! \nMore information: \nA list of suggested topics\, progressive but non-partisan\, will be prepared shortly before the event based on what’s the most timely\, but people are of course welcome to voice their own ideas and we can quickly do research even during the event to provide you with the information that you need about issues that matter most to you. If there are any upcoming elections\, we like to do get out the vote postcards as well\, but we’re not sure yet what’s going to be going on then – stay tuned! \nPostcards\, stamps\, and pens will be available for your use. You are also welcome to bring your own supplies. Contributions of ideas or supplies welcome but not required. \nFor accessibility information\, email Hope@SolidarityLowell.com \nAs for language access\, the issue actually hasn’t come up before so we don’t have a formal answer ready\, but we will of course help people get their ideas across to the best of their ability and ours.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/postcards-for-progress-april-edition/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T130000
DTSTAMP:20180405T111240Z
CREATED:20180405T111240Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Community Swap!
DESCRIPTION:Twice a year the Coalition for a Better Acre e 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. \nIt’s totally okay if you want to donate but not shop or the other way around. If you want to donate stuff in advance\, or you have any questions\, you can contact aurora.erickson@cbacre.org or call (978) 452-7523 X808
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/spring-community-swap/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180415T170000
DTSTAMP:20180312T110957Z
CREATED:20180312T110957Z
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SUMMARY:Gardener Training Program: 5-Week Spring Series
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your gardening knowledge or learn valuable tools and tips as a first-time gardener at our inaugural Gardener Training Program (GTP) Spring Series! Over the course of 5 classes\, participants will grow their gardening skills as we cover the following topics: building a healthy soil\, seeding and transplanting\, square foot gardening\, garden planning\, organic pest & disease management\, and more! Participants will also receive weekly gardening giveaways. Series cost: $50 per family; FREE for MCG Community and School Gardeners. \nReady to join us? Just fill out our convenient online application! Applications are due by Saturday\, April 7\, 2018. We will notify participants of their acceptance by Tuesday\, April 10. \nAccess Our GTP Series Application HERE\n\n\nFor more information on this GTP Spring Series\, please contact Katie Irwin at Katie@millcitygrows.org or call 978-455-2620.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/gardener-training-program-5-week-spring-series/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180415T153000
DTSTAMP:20180407T122958Z
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SUMMARY:A Short History of Social Media in Lowell
DESCRIPTION:Join Lowell National Historical Park for A Short History of Social Media in Lowell: Bloggers\, Tweeters\, and Facebookers. This event will be a panel discussion with the audience followed by a book signing by the authors \nSince the mid-2000s\, Lowell and the world have been disrupted in good and bad ways by the coming of new media forms that have empowered individuals and communities. Listen to the founders of the popular RichardHowe.com blog talk about this ongoing phenomenon. Featuring Richard Howe Jr.\, Tony Accardi\, Marie Sweeney\, and Paul Marion along with audience discussion. If you do it or read it or look at it in the social media universe\, join in this conversation—or live-Tweet it even. \n“History As It Happens: Citizen Bloggers in Lowell\, Mass.\,” covering the first ten years of the Howe blog\, will be on sale for $20 and the authors will sign books. \nThis program is free and open to the public. Parking is free in the National Park Service lot at 304 Dutton Street.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/a-short-history-of-social-media-in-lowell/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T113000
DTSTAMP:20180412T112338Z
CREATED:20180412T112338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T112338Z
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SUMMARY:Chelms-FED UP! Postcarding!
DESCRIPTION:It’s school vacation week\, but our postcard group in Chelmsford continues! Maybe we’ll even get some folks from Take Action Chelmsford!who normally have school. 🙂 We will write postcards to our elected officials and directly to voters. Information\, addresses\, and supplies provided\, but feel free to bring your own supplies and info as well. See you there!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/chelms-fed-up-postcarding-2/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T130000
DTSTAMP:20180413T113502Z
CREATED:20180413T113502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T113502Z
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SUMMARY:APRIL PLAYcation - Mill City Grows Spring Planting Event
DESCRIPTION:Mill City Grows welcomes families and youth of all ages to participate in a Spring Planting Event to learn about different plants\, square foot gardening techniques\, urban farming\, and much more! Activities include planting in garden beds\, creating take-home seed balls\, and investigating an urban farm site with our farmers. Registration is required! To register\, please contact Giuliana Cappucci at giuliana@millcitygrows.org.  \nApril PLAYcation 2018 (April 14-22) is a partnership between many community organizations in Lowell that provides unique activities for kids and families during April school vacations. Be sure to explore all the great programs being offered throughout Lowell!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/april-playcation-mill-city-grows-spring-planting-event/
CATEGORIES:Local
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