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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T093000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T193000
DTSTAMP:20180412T111039Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T200000
DTSTAMP:20180405T112516Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T120000
DTSTAMP:20180412T111326Z
CREATED:20180412T111326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T111326Z
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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
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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
CREATED: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
UID:1136-1523957400-1523964600@solidaritylowell.com
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
UID:1156-1524052800-1524056400@solidaritylowell.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T210000
DTSTAMP:20180411T112429Z
CREATED:20180411T112429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T112429Z
UID:1123-1524078000-1524085200@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-8/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T210000
DTSTAMP:20180407T122215Z
CREATED:20180407T122215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180407T122215Z
UID:1100-1524159000-1524171600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:OffBeet Birthday Party & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:On January 20\, 2017 OffBeet Compost began its journey as a 3 month pilot food scrap diversion program. We set off on the road with a tiny pick up truck to collect the food scraps of 10 different households. \nNearly one year later\, we are proud to say that we are still on the road with over 40 tons of food scraps diverted and new land to expand our operations! \nNow we need your help to raise money for our very own tractor! \nPlease join us on April 19th to help us raise $20\,000 and celebrate one year of success! \nThis “OffBeet” event will feature live music\, a DJ\, delicious brews from Merrimack Ales\, entrance to win a FREE Door Prize\, games\, an OffBeet photo booth\, grilled food & other yummy refreshments\, and last but not least\, the launch of our GoFundMe campaign! \n5:30-6:30pm- Opening Reception\n6:30-9:00pm- Speaking Program\, DJ and more! \n$30 Advance Tickets + 1 Complimentary Drink\n$35 at the Door \nDress Code: We encourage you to come dressed as your most OffBeet self!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/offbeet-birthday-party-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T110000
DTSTAMP:20180327T110906Z
CREATED:20180327T110906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T110906Z
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SUMMARY:Cambodian New Year Celebration 2018 - Lowell Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for another year of celebrating traditional Khmer New Year with Buddhist blessings\, performances\, food and more. This event will be hosted at the Lowell Senior Center which will then be proceeded by a parade to continue the celebration hosted by Clemente Park Committee. \nសូមអញ្ជើញចូលរួមអបអរសាទរ នៃពិធីចូលឆ្នាំថ្មីតាមប្រពៃណីខ្មែរ ជាមួយនឹងពួកយើងទាំងអស់គ្នា ។ កម្មវិធីនេះមានដូចជា៖ ការប្រសិទិ្ធពរតាមបែបព្រះពុទ្ធសាសនា ការសំដែងរបាំ មានម្ហូអាហារ និងសម្មភាព ផ្សេងៗទៀត ។ ពិធីនេះនឹងប្រព្រឹត្តទៅនៅ មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលមនុស្សចាស់នៃទីក្រុងឡូវែល៍ (Lowell Senior Center). បន្ទាប់មក ពួកយើងនីងចាប់ផ្តើមដង្ហែរជាក្បូនចេញពី (Lowell Senior Center) ដើម្បីចូលរួម ការអបអរសាទរនិងសម្មភាពផ្សេងៗ នៅ សួនសាធារណៈ ខ្លឹមមែតេ ផាក់ (Clemente Park) ដែលរៀបចំ ដោយ គណៈកម្មធិការ ខ្លឹមមែតេ ផាក់ (Clemente Park)។ \nThis event is free and open to everyone. Family and kid friendly. Please stay tuned as more information will be available soon!\nកម្មវិធីនេះបើកជូន ក្រុមគ្រួសារ និងសាធារណៈជនទូទៅ ដោយឥតគិតថ្លៃ ។ សូមរងចាំ ព័ត៌មានពិស្តារនិងបន្ថែមទៀតនៅពេលឆាប់ៗខាងមុខនេះ ។
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/cambodian-new-year-celebration-2018-lowell-senior-center/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T170000
DTSTAMP:20180126T122450Z
CREATED:20180126T122450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T122450Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Lowell Khmer New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The 7th Annual Lowell Khmer New Year Celebration will be held at Clemente Park in Lowell on April 21\, 2018 from 12pm-5pm! \nPlease click “going” and share with your friends and family. Stay tune for more updates. \nInterested in performing or volunteering\, please send us a message or email us at Volunteer.ClementePark@gmail.com \nA special note: This event is powered by volunteers and donations. The planning committee is an all volunteer group from several local organizations and works really hard to make this an annual free event for the community.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/7th-annual-lowell-khmer-new-year-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T170000
DTSTAMP:20180413T113619Z
CREATED:20180413T113619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T113619Z
UID:1158-1524319200-1524330000@solidaritylowell.com
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T160000
DTSTAMP:20180411T111950Z
CREATED:20180411T111950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T111950Z
UID:1117-1524396600-1524412800@solidaritylowell.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180423T203000
DTSTAMP:20180405T112645Z
CREATED:20180405T112645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T112645Z
UID:1087-1524506400-1524515400@solidaritylowell.com
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
DTSTAMP:20180422T163315Z
CREATED:20180422T163315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180422T163315Z
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
CREATED:20180411T112103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T112103Z
UID:1119-1524594600-1524600000@solidaritylowell.com
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
DTSTAMP:20180412T112638Z
CREATED:20180412T112638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T112638Z
UID:1140-1524596400-1524603600@solidaritylowell.com
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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UID:1175-1524677400-1524688200@solidaritylowell.com
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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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
DTSTAMP:20180413T113735Z
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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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UID:958-1524938400-1524952800@solidaritylowell.com
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
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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
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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
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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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