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SUMMARY:Free Earth Day Film Screening: "SEED: The Untold Story"
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Earth Day weekend for a FREE film screening of SEED: The Untold Story! In the last century\, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared. As biotech chemical companies control the majority of our seeds\, farmers\, scientists\, lawyers\, and indigenous seed keepers fight a David and Goliath battle to defend the future of our food. In a harrowing and heartening story\, these reluctant heroes rekindle a lost connection to our most treasured resource and revive a culture connected to seeds. Experience the journey of these passionate seed keepers fighting to protect our 12\,000 year-old food legacy! \nThis event is co-presented by Mill City Grows\, Mill No. 5\, and The Luna Theater. Seating is general admission and is first come\, first served. No advance tickets required!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/free-earth-day-film-screening-seed-the-untold-story/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T113000
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SUMMARY:2018 Lowell Earth Day Parade and Festival
DESCRIPTION:We invite organizations\, individuals and families to the streets of downtown Lowell to celebrate the Greening of our city with a mile-long parade featuring The Party Band\, local schools\, puppets\, costumes\, and eco-conscious groups from the area. \nParade start: Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center (246 Market Street)\nParade finish/Festival location: UTEC Lowell 35 Warren St\, Lowell\, MA 01852 \n11:30 AM: Pre-Parade Activities at NHP\n12:00 PM: Begin to line up for parade\n12:30 PM: Parade starts / Earth Day Festival Opens at UTEC\n1:00 PM: Parade arrives at UTEC\n4:00 PM: Festival closes \nIf you or your organization would like to march in the parade\, please contact Tyler_Arrigo@uml.edu \nParticipation in the Festival: \nImmediately following the parade\, we’ll be holding a fun sustainability festival for all participants and the general public. Reserving a spot in the festival gives you a chance to showcase your organization and connect with audience members in creative ways. To get you thinking\, in the past we have seen organizations do some of the following: \n· play a toss game with recyclable materials for prizes \n· give away items made from recyclable goods \n· pass out pamphlets about their organizations and have a sign up sheet to learn more about the organization \nThis is a great opportunity for you and your organizations. Please sign up as soon as possible by contacting Tyler_Arrigo@uml.edu
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/2018-lowell-earth-day-parade-and-festival/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180423T203000
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SUMMARY:SC Policy Subcommittee meeting on Recess
DESCRIPTION:Do you support an equitable\, district-wide recess policy in Lowell? Then we need you to join us! \nThe School Committee voted to move this discussion to the Policy Subcommittee and now they need to hear from you. We are asking for a minimum of 30 minutes of recess for K-8. Our suggested policy guidelines are linked below. \nMonday\, April 23rd at 6:00pm\nLPS Central Administration Building\, 5th floor\n155 Merrimack Street\, 5th fl.\nIn the TV Studio \nAgenda: Discuss and review the development of a district-wide recess policy
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/sc-policy-subcommittee-meeting-on-recess/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T113000
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UID:1177-1524562200-1524569400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Chelms-FED UP! Postcarding!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 24\, 9:30-11:30 AM\, The Java Room\, 14 Littleton Rd\, Chelmsford\, 01824\nOur weekly Tuesday morning postcard group in Chelmsford continues. 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-3/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T200000
DTSTAMP:20180411T112103Z
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SUMMARY:Lowell Community Input
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of networking and open dialogue on Lowell’s cultural community! \nCommunity members are invited to share their ideas about funding cultural activities in Lowell and to find out more about the Lowell Cultural Council. \nThis community input meeting is an annual part of the LCC Grant Process and the results of this discussion will be incorporated in the guidelines and priorities of the FY19 Grant Process. \nWe look forward to meeting you at the Mayor’s Reception Room at Lowell City Hall!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-community-input-2/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T210000
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SUMMARY:Filmshowing and Fundraiser for Mumia in Lowell\, MA
DESCRIPTION:On April 30\, Mumia Abu-Jamal\, the United States’ most prominent political prisoner\, the “Voice of the Voiceless\,” goes to court. Framed up on murder charges in 1982\, this former Black Panther\, MOVE supporter and radical journalist has been in prison ever since. The Class Struggle Education League (CSEL) is organizing carpools to Philadelphia to pack the court on Mumia’s behalf. While we welcome recent legal developments in Mumia’s case\, we also know that Mumia has been proven an innocent man over and over and we can have no faith in the racist\, capitalist courts to provide justice. We call for mass mobilizations\, centered on the labor movement\, to rally in Mumia’s defense and\, as such\, encourage all reading this to consider traveling to Phildelphia on the 30th. \nIn the meantime\, CSEL are holding a series of fundraising film-showings throughout the area. On April 24th\, we will be showing the short film “From Death Row–This Is Mumia Abu-Jamal” with discussion to follow. \nAll donations to be sent to Mobilization4Mumia.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/filmshowing-and-fundraiser-for-mumia-in-lowell-ma/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T203000
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SUMMARY:Free Screening of "Backpack Full of Cash"
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Fund Our Schools campaign\, Lowell Education Justice Alliance invites you to a FREE screening of Backpack Full of Cash. \nWednesday\, April 25\, 2018\nLowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\n246 Market St\, Lowell MA \n–6:00pm (Refreshments at 5:30pm)\n–7:30pm Community Conversation on the privatization of our public\nschools. \nThis feature-length documentary explores the growing privatization of public schools and the resulting impact on America’s most vulnerable children. \nSponsored by: Lowell Education Justice Alliance \nCo-Sponsored by:\nAmerican Federation of Teachers-MA; Massachusetts Teachers Association; Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance; Merrimack Valley Central Labor Council; United Teachers of Lowell; UMass Lowell’s Labor Education Program \nParking: LNHP Vistor Center will have free parking in the lot behind the building. Enter lot at 304 Dutton Street.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/free-screening-of-backpack-full-of-cash/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T120000
DTSTAMP:20180407T121756Z
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UID:1098-1524906000-1524916800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:1st Canal Cleaning of the Season: Ecumenical Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our first canal cleanup of the season at Ecumenical Plaza on Suffolk St. between St Patrick’s church and Holy Trinity Church\, Saturday April 28th 9 am till noon as we clean up in preparation for the Points of Light Celebration later in the day. Last year’s event was a huge success\, attended by over a thousand people\, who watched nearly a thousand lanterns released to float down the canal. We urge any of our Canalwaters Cleaners to attend this free event to experience what is possible with clean canals\, we hope to see you at the cleanup and the Lantern Celebration! We’ll have plenty of tools\, but don’t forget to bring gloves.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/1st-canal-cleaning-of-the-season-ecumenical-plaza/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T120000
DTSTAMP:20180412T113041Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T113041Z
UID:1144-1524909600-1524916800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Postcards for Progress - Spring 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! \nNote: International Tabletop Day (board games!) is starting at noon in the same location\, so you can stay for some games! \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-spring-edition/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T143000
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UID:1160-1524909600-1524925800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Hampshire Street Garden Build & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join The Mission Continues Lowell 1st Platoon and Mill City Grows for a service day at the Hampshire Street Garden at Eagle Park\, one of our newest community gardens! Come dig in alongside MCG and The Mission Continues as we build a new shed\, assemble and fill garden beds\, spread wood chips\, and plant perennials. After our day of service we’ll celebrate opening day of the garden with a FREE community BBQ. This event is family-friendly and open to the public!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/hampshire-street-garden-build-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180428T220000
DTSTAMP:20180212T122403Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Points of Light Lantern Festival
DESCRIPTION:For 2018\, we’re adding more space for people to view their lanterns; providing more opportunities beforehand for our community to personalize lanterns with their wishes\, remembrances\, and creative expressions; and working with Lowell’s diverse communities\, artists\, and organizations to add special touches to a magical night. \nWe’ll be keeping the elements we heard the community liked\, including performances from youth groups and professionals\, displaying all the creative and inspiring lanterns prior to their launch\, and working toward keeping the event as close to zero-waste as possible. \nPlease help us reach our goal of 1\,000 lanterns in the Western Canal! Donate online: http://www.cultureiscool.org/points-of-light-please-donate \nThe Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL) operates as the fiscal agent for Points of Light. COOL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit\, and all donations to COOL are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Lowell Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/2nd-annual-points-of-light-lantern-festival/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180503
DTSTAMP:20180407T123807Z
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UID:1110-1525046400-1525305599@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring\, Saving\, and Hoarding
DESCRIPTION:The Mass Association of Councils on Aging\, in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs\, is offering a 3-Day training to prepare people to facilitate an evidence-based\, life-changing workshop for people who struggle with too much stuff! An estimated 2% to 5% of the US population has this challenge…you can help! \nAttendees of the BIT Workshop Facilitator Training will:\n•  Review the latest clinical and peer support research in the area of HD\n•  Discuss the impacts of negative attitudes towards people with too much stuff and how to help restore hope and empathy\n•  Learn how to facilitate The Buried in Treasures Workshop through demonstration and direct participation and practice\n•  Gain facilitation skills and learn about group dynamics \nYour trainers will be Lee Shuer and Bec Belofsky Shuer\, internationally-recognized educators and advocates for peer support\nand recovery. Lee co-developed the BIT Facilitator’s Guide with Dr. Frost. \nLocation: UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center\nDates: April 30\, May 1\, May 2\nCost: $20 \n  \nContact information: Kathy Bowler 413-527-6425
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/buried-in-treasures-help-for-compulsive-acquiring-saving-and-hoarding/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180430T170000
DTSTAMP:20180430T111120Z
CREATED:20180430T111120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T111120Z
UID:1190-1525075200-1525107600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Monthly CHOP Dinner!
DESCRIPTION:CHOP Dinners are a new monthly event\, a way to enjoy a free\, healthy meal and discuss ways to create a healthy life 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/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180430T200000
DTSTAMP:20180412T113132Z
CREATED:20180412T113132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T113132Z
UID:1146-1525113000-1525118400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Trust Act 3rd 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.\nWe are continuing with outreach and planning. Draft agenda:\n* Follow up on action items from the last meeting.\n* Minutes from 4/2 are here:\nhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MyuhX8ubsf_Dt1WTNzXGmwghF7oJYv\n* Heather will report on meeting with Leena from MVP\n* Eric will report on the Sanctuary Volunteer Training at CCU\n* Clarify our overall objective\, based on discussions in the last two meetings\, steps\, timeline.\n* How do we proceed with a new City Manager and a new Chief of Police coming in? We’ll likely need the cooperation of both.\n* If you have other agenda items let me know\, now or at the meeting.\nBring guests\, all are welcome.\nBopha Malone Dan Wor David Richmond Lauren Benner Rogers Muyanja Timothy Ostis Van Pech Pablo Ruiz Imogene Stulken Joel Rivera Sam S Meas Hugh McGill Heleena Mathew Giampa Paing Ravy Uong Van Pech Pablo Ruiz Sam S Meas\nOthers I can’t invite directly from here\, if you can please add them:\nKaren Leonard\nPatrick Coppinger\nSarah Engroff
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/trust-act-3rd-planning-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T203000
DTSTAMP:20180430T110047Z
CREATED:20180430T110047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T110047Z
UID:1182-1525282200-1525293000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Suffragette Mill Girl discussion with Bob Forrant
DESCRIPTION:I’m so excited to have Lowell’s own Bob Forrant\, distinguished University Professor of History and Lowell historian\, as our guest this month. We’ll focus on the roles that young women textile workers played in the social movement of the day in the 19th century. And how does this contrast and compare to the social movement that we’re living now?
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/suffragette-mill-girl-discussion-with-bob-forrant/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T193000
DTSTAMP:20180502T111029Z
CREATED:20180502T110938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T111029Z
UID:1201-1525284000-1525289400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Homeowner Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Nesmith Street HI Session Flyer 3-18
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/homeowner-information-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T150000
DTSTAMP:20180503T113414Z
CREATED:20180503T113414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T113414Z
UID:1224-1525356000-1525359600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Jericho Walk
DESCRIPTION:A silent walk speaking to the injustices our immigrant brothers and sisters experience. Please join in – please spread the word\, please pray (and it would be great to hear if you will attend)
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/jericho-walk/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T210000
DTSTAMP:20180422T162850Z
CREATED:20180422T162850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180422T162850Z
UID:1173-1525366800-1525381200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Downtown Lowell First Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Come out on Thursday\, May 3\, from 5-9PM for Downtown Lowell First Thursdays!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/downtown-lowell-first-thursdays/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T110000
DTSTAMP:20180503T111506Z
CREATED:20180503T111506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T111506Z
UID:1214-1525514400-1525518000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Chelmsford Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Please join Chelmsford Vigil for a demonstration and rally of conscience and conviction in Chelmsford Center on Saturday\, May 5. The picketing will last from 10 to 11 AM. Stay for as little or as much time as you wish and bring a sign if possible. \nChelmsford Vigil is dedicated to remembering the victims of gun violence and abolishing the sale of assault weapons\, large capacity magazine clips\, and Armor piercing bullets. We support background checks for gun purchases. Hopefully this will be the first rally of many. Let’s take back our country!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/chelmsford-vigil/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T130000
DTSTAMP:20180430T111707Z
CREATED:20180430T111707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T111707Z
UID:1198-1525514400-1525525200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Doors Open Lowell at UTEC
DESCRIPTION:UTEC invites you to visit our historic\, LEED Platinum-certified green building for guided tours as part of Doors Open Lowell! \nLowell was the first city in the United States to launch this prestigious event dedicated to preservation\, architecture\, and design which is presented as part of the community’s National Preservation Month activities. Each May you can explore many of Lowell’s historic buildings\, from residential lofts to churches to rehabilitated mills and everything in between. Doors Open Lowell is completely FREE with no registration or tickets required.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/doors-open-lowell-at-utec/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T170000
DTSTAMP:20180430T111542Z
CREATED:20180430T111542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T111542Z
UID:1196-1525521600-1525539600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:May Open Art Studios as 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. \nSupport Local Art! Come see art where it is made! \nWe will be open on Saturday\, May 5\, 2018\, from 12-5PM. \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. \nThis is the weekend before Mother’s Day and this is a great place for gifts for Mom or a great place to bring Mom for a fun day of seeing art. \nGift certificates available too! \nOn May 5th\, we will also have our annual Spring Art Thing event. Visit participating studios and collect stickers from them. As you leave\, place your raffle card in the boxes at the entrances for a chance to win up to $75 in gift certificates. This is a great way to meet artists throughout our buildings. \nThis month we will have a new food truck: NAC Truck from Roaming Hunger: https://roaminghunger.com/nac-truck/ \nThere will also be a new show opening in the Loading Dock Gallery with a chance to meet the artists from 5-7pm at Artist Reception – all are welcome! \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.\nThere is so much happening at Western Avenue! See you there! Invite your friends!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/may-open-art-studios-as-western-avenue/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T160000
DTSTAMP:20180430T110329Z
CREATED:20180430T110329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T110329Z
UID:1186-1525528800-1525536000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lowell's Asian American Heritage Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:(In Partnership with the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA)\, Angkor Dance Troupe\, SayDaNar\, George Chen\, and Soumita Acharya.) \nExhibit Title: Lowell’s Asian American Heritage Exhibition\nExhibit Dates: May 5 to Jun 7\, 2018\nReception: Sat\, May 5\, from 2 to 4 PM \nRelated Event: May 19\, 2018\, 12:00 to 2:00PM\, Lowell Telecommunications Corp.\, 246 Market St.\, Lowell\, MA. Performance by Srabonti Bandyopadhyay\, an Odissi dancer from India followed by a workshop and question and answer session. \nLowell’s Asian American Heritage Exhibition” which aligns with Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May is a partnership with the Brush Art Gallery and Studios\, the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA)\, Angkor Dance Troupe\, SayDaNar\, George Chen\, and Soumita Acharya. The exhibition presents a collection of artwork and cultural items from four ethnic groups: Cambodian\, Burmese\, Indian\, and Chinese. Several wall labels will display information in native languages. The idea for this exhibition was conceived by Sovanna Pouv of the CMAA. At the reception on May 5th\, representatives from the four groups will be available to answer questions on exhibited items.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowells-asian-american-heritage-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T220000
DTSTAMP:20180430T110224Z
CREATED:20180430T110224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T110224Z
UID:1184-1525543200-1525557600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Light Up Lowell
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater Lowell Community Foundation\, in partnership with the Lowell Heritage Partnership and the City of Lowell\, as we celebrate the lighting of the Cox Bridge. Thanks to the generosity of anonymous donors the Cox Bridge has been outfitted with LED lighting that will highlight the architecture of the bridge and create a colorful display on this Lowell landmark\, announcing holidays and special events.\nJoin us for fun\, food trucks\, and entertainment before we “flip the switch\,” illuminating the bridge connecting the Centralville and Downtown neighborhoods as part of the Lowell Waterways Action Plan.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/light-up-lowell/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180508T160000
DTSTAMP:20180507T111505Z
CREATED:20180507T111505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T111505Z
UID:1230-1525784400-1525795200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Raise Up Congress
DESCRIPTION:Join us to rally and lobby for Paid Family and Medical Leave and a $15 Minimum Wage at the Massachusetts State House! This event will represent the culmination of a multi-year campaign\, which was successful in collecting over 272\,000 signatures\, orchestrating seven legislative forums with over 2\,000 attendees\, and a statewide phone outreach that talked to over 100\,000 people.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/raise-up-congress-2/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180508T193000
DTSTAMP:20180422T162531Z
CREATED:20180422T162531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180422T162531Z
UID:1171-1525800600-1525807800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Celebrate Lowell Teachers!
DESCRIPTION:Have a favorite teacher you’d like to honor? Share your story and donate $10\, $25 or $50 in their honor: www.projectlearninc.org/share-your-story \nProceeds will support our youngest readers by bringing 10\,000+ books to Lowell kids this year. \nCome out to celebrate with us! On National Teacher Appreciation Day\, join Lowell Alums\, Teachers & Friends at the Old Court for appetizers\, a cash bar\, networking and hear some of the incredible stories! \nRSVP to alumni@projectlearninc.org
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/celebrate-lowell-teachers/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180508T193000
DTSTAMP:20180507T111624Z
CREATED:20180507T111624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T111624Z
UID:1232-1525800600-1525807800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Celebrate Lowell Teachers!
DESCRIPTION:Have a favorite teacher you’d like to honor? Share your story and donate $10\, $25 or $50 in their honor: www.projectlearninc.org/share-your-story \nProceeds will support our youngest readers by bringing 10\,000+ books to Lowell kids this year. \nCome out to celebrate with us! On National Teacher Appreciation Day\, join Lowell Alums\, Teachers & Friends at the Old Court for appetizers\, a cash bar\, networking and hear some of the incredible stories! \nRSVP to alumni@projectlearninc.org
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/celebrate-lowell-teachers-2/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180509T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180509T200000
DTSTAMP:20180503T112317Z
CREATED:20180503T112317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T112317Z
UID:1222-1525887000-1525896000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Learn How School Funding Works/Aprenda como funciona el financia
DESCRIPTION:Learn How School Funding Works: A Community Forum \n• Where does the money come from? \n• Why are some communities able to spend more per student than others? \n• What can we do to make the system more equitable? \nJoin us for a presentation by:\nMASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER \nFOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION AND COMMUNITY ACTIONS. \nEvent Details\n────\nWednesday\nMay 9th\, 2018\n5:30 to 8:00pm\n────\nLocation:\nLowell Senior Center\n276 Broadway St. Lowell\, MA\n────\nWe will provide:\n• Light dinner\n• Childcare\n• Translation \n——————————————-Español————————————- \nAprenda como funciona el financiamiento escolar: Foro Comunitario \n• De donde viene el dinero? \n• Por que algunas comunidades pueden gastar mas por estudiante que otras? \n• Que podemos hacer para que el sistema sea mas Parejo? \nACOMPAÑENOS PARA UNA PRESENTACION\, DISCUSIONES\, Y PARTICIPACION COMUNITARIA. \nDetalles\n────\nMiercole\nMayo 9th\, 2018\nHorario\n5:30 to 8:00pm\n────\nLugar:\nLowell Senior Center\n276 Broadway St. Lowell\, MA\n────\nProveremos: \nCena Liviana\nCuidado de ninos\nTraducions
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/learn-how-school-funding-worksaprenda-como-funciona-el-financia/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180514T210000
DTSTAMP:20180503T111153Z
CREATED:20180503T111153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T111153Z
UID:1210-1526324400-1526331600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Examining Whiteness Workshop - Session #2:
DESCRIPTION:Examining Whiteness Workshop – Session #2: Facilitated by Dr. Julie A Mavity Maddalena \n(You can come to this workshop whether you went to workshop #1 or not!) \nRecent events from Charlottesville to the NFL to the White House have raised awareness about white supremacy and how it operates in today’s society. It has raised an opportunity to examine what it means to be white\, and to participate in a system that supports white supremacy. In our first workshop we talked about the construction of race in the US and the realities of racism in systems\, institutions\, and interpersonal interactions. We began conversations about specific ways our institutions subtly perpetuate racism and ways we can disrupt that. This next workshop will build on this work\, digging more deeply into what it means to be an ally\, how to attend to intersections of gender and class in these efforts\, and more concrete steps we can take in various aspects of our lives. \nDr. Maddalena holds a PhD in Religious Ethics from Southern Methodist University. She is currently Director of Spiritual Life at Brooks School in North Andover. She has facilitated Examining Whiteness workshops in Colorado\, Texas\, and here in Mass. Her research interests include Critical Studies of Whiteness and Critical Race Theories and Theologies. \nTo be held at the UU Congregation in Andover\, 6 Locke Street. Directions: http://uuandover.org/directions
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/examining-whiteness-workshop-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T194500
DTSTAMP:20180430T111403Z
CREATED:20180430T111403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180430T111403Z
UID:1194-1526404500-1526413500@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:¨Welcoming¨ Nat. Grid to Environmental Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:National Grid will be presenting their “justifications” for the pipeline expansion to Lowell´s Environmental Subcommittee\, and we need to show up in large numbers to tell them NO. Let´s pack the room and tell National Grid they aren’t welcome here. \nThe presentation begins at 5:30pm. Come at 5:15 to grab a sign\, or bring your own!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/%c2%a8welcoming%c2%a8-nat-grid-to-environmental-subcommittee/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180516T210000
DTSTAMP:20180516T110647Z
CREATED:20180516T110647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T110647Z
UID:1271-1526493600-1526504400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Creating a Culture of Hope and Healing
DESCRIPTION:This year may very well be known as the year of #metoo with countless survivors of sexual assault coming forward from Hollywood\, the business sector\, and politics. At CHH\, we have supported survivors of sexual assault for over 40 years and know the devastating impact of sexual assault and the courage it takes to come forward. \nChildren\, however\, are silent victims. Research shows 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before age 18. There are little to no services in our area. For this reason\, this year we expanded our child and adolescent programming. Children heal and thrive after abuse with support and services. We need your support to create a different future for our children. Please join us at our annual event to raise funds for our Child an Adolescent Program. The evening will be filled with great fun\, food\, and entertainment.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/creating-a-culture-of-hope-and-healing-2/
CATEGORIES:Local
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