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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T090000
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SUMMARY:New Americans Voter Registration Drive
DESCRIPTION:One of the best parts of becoming a U.S. citizen is being able to vote. So every time that newly naturalized U.S. citizens are sworn in at the Lowell Auditorium\, we greet them at the door and invite them to register to vote right there. Join our next voter registration drive and help us ensure that all U.S. citizens make their voices heard – whether they’re citizens by birth\, or by choice. \nSchedule (all times are approximate):\n9:00: Table setup begins in lobby\n10:00-11:45: Tabling in lobby to explain what we are doing and hand out voter registration forms\n11:45-12:45: Go inside the auditorium to watch the naturalization ceremony (if you want)\n12:45-1:30: Return to the lobby to collect forms from new citizens and sort them out for delivery/mailing to the town halls. \nParking fills up quickly because there are so many people attending the ceremony. The best place to park is probably Lower Locks Parking Garage on Warren St. (usually $10 event parking)\, then cross the covered bridge over to the auditorium. There is also metered street parking. \nNo prior experience necessary; we’ll train you! If you want to bring a group\, email jrivera@miracoalition.org.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/new-americans-voter-registration-drive/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T170000
DTSTAMP:20190118T122045Z
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SUMMARY:Rally for Women 2019!
DESCRIPTION:Solidarity Lowell Rally for Women 2019! \nJoin us on Saturday 1/19\, from 3-5\, at the Ladd & Whitney Monument in front of Lowell City Hall for a rally to celebrate women’s achievements\, with a special focus on the large number of women newly elected to Congress. \nBring your signs! Don’t have one? We’ll have extra and some sign-making supplies. \nSpeakers include:\nKaren Cirillo\, Lowell City Councillor\nMaritza Grooms\, Co-Founder of the Kindred Project\, Organizer of the Melanin Mixer\nMasada Jones\, Founder of The Kindred Project\nPat Taber\, Yes on 3 Greater Lowell Program Lead\nLauren Young\, digital campaign manager for Freedom For All Americans\n… and more TBA! \nThere will also be an open mike\, if you would like to say something. \nAfter the rally ends\, we’ll go down to Purple Carrot at 107 Merrimack Street for something warm to eat and/or drink.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/rally-for-women-2019/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Solidarity Lowell
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T163000
DTSTAMP:20190112T130440Z
CREATED:20190112T130440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T130440Z
UID:1887-1547890200-1547915400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:MVP Leadership Training to Take
DESCRIPTION:Last January\, MVP leaders had their first-ever Executive Council retreat as a way to bond and to share a vision for what would become MVP’s Year Of Action. The event including a training by Kevin Odell\, the InterValley Project’s director of development\, as well as sessions led by the organizing staff. In evaluating the retreat\, MVP leaders felt it was a good way to come together after the holiday season and to plan strategies and tactics needed for a successful year. The organizing staff noted the feedback and wanted to find a way to make the next year’s retreat even more meaningful. \nWith that idea in mind\, MVP leaders have planned a full-day leadership training for Saturday\, January 19th. This event will run from 9:30 – 4:30and will include snacks and lunch\, provided by MVP. In addition to our Executive Council members\, MVP is inviting all our leaders who would like to share their vision for MVP in 2019 to attend.The training will be divided up into a morning and afternoon session with the morning focusing on the theory and practice of organizing while the afternoon will focus on fundraising tactics and strategies. Leading the morning session will again be Kevin Odell along with Luke Hill of the InterValley Project and leading the afternoon session will be Kathy Sharkey of the Peace Development Fund. By the end\, MVP’s core team of leaders will have a plan in place to make 2019 another strong year for social justice work in the Merrimack Valley. \nIf you would like to attend the event and have not already expressed interest to an organizer\, please email Trevor LaFauci at TrevorLaFauciMVP@gmail.com to be added to our roster so we can coordinate food and transportation for all attendees.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/mvp-leadership-training-to-take/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190119T170000
DTSTAMP:20181016T114000Z
CREATED:20181016T114000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T114000Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Women’s March on Washington
DESCRIPTION:We are outraged. We are organized. They forgot that 5 million women lit the world on fire two years ago. On January 19\, 2019\, we’re going to remind them when we flood the streets of Washington\, D.C.\, and with sister marches in cities across the globe. Save the date: The #WomensWave is coming\, and we’re sweeping the world forward with us.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/2019-womens-march-on-washington/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190117T140000
DTSTAMP:20181225T124403Z
CREATED:20181214T123355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181225T124403Z
UID:1836-1547719200-1547733600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Sexual Health Lobby Day 2019
DESCRIPTION:RSVP here: bit.ly/lobbyday2019 \nAt Sexual Health Lobby Day\, advocates from across the state will come together to declare: access to sexual and reproductive health care is a basic human right. The day will begin with a tabling fair and short speaking program to get you fired up\, followed by a training to prepare you to hold effective conversations with your lawmakers. Then we’ll send you off to meet with your state representative and senator to advocate for a new bill to boldly and proactively expand access to safe\, legal abortion; legislation that expands access to comprehensive sex education; and funding for Massachusetts family planning\, teen pregnancy prevention\, and HIV/AIDS prevention programs. \nThe event will begin in the Great Hall of the State House at 10 AM. \nRSVP here: bit.ly/lobbyday2019 \n// \nEn el Día de Presionar por la Salud Sexual 2019 (Sexual Health Lobby Day)\, los defensores de todo el estado se reunirán para declarar: el acceso a la salud sexual y reproductiva es un derecho humano básico. El día comenzará con muchas mesas de recursos y un programa de conversación corta para animarte\, seguido de una entrenamiento para prepararte para tener conversaciones efectivas con tus legisladores. Luego\, nos reuniremos con el representante de su estado y el senador para recomendar un nuevo proyecto de ley para aumentar el acceso al aborto seguro y legal; legislación que aumenta el acceso a la educación sexual comprensivo; y fondos para programas de planificación familiar\, prevención del embarazo en adolescentes y prevención del VIH / SIDA en Massachusetts. \nEl evento comenzará en el Gran Salón (Great Hall) de la Casa del Estado a las 10 AM. \nRSVP: bit.ly/lobbyday2019
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/sexual-health-lobby-day-2019/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T210000
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SUMMARY:Denim & Diamonds
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to kick off your heels and put your boots and jeans on ’cause we’re celebratin’ country style. Come hoot and holler at our ultimate hoedown\, our\nDenim & Diamonds Party. \nFeaturing the country and blues music of the Porch Party Mamas; Boston’s preeminent all-female country band. \nThe Mamas will entertain you with an eclectic mix of songs ranging from cotemporary and classic country\, to their original melodies including a bit of bluegrass; all while you celebrate with a festive cocktail\, nibble on some scrumptious hors d’oeuvres\, and peruse our unique auction items. \nWe would love for you to bring someone with you to help us inspire our Girls Inc. girls to succeed. \nWith your attendance and support at our event\, we will mentor more girls this year to become healthy\, educated and independent. \nContributions are designated to support services for children that do not receive supplemental Out of School Time support from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/denim-diamonds/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T143000
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UID:1877-1547555400-1547562600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Quarterly Meeting! Leaders from the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute will present their extraordinary work. We will also review our new committee structure and announce our 2019 legislative priorities.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/massachusetts-coalition-to-prevent-gun-violence-quarterly-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T133000
DTSTAMP:20181213T115642Z
CREATED:20181213T115642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T115642Z
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SUMMARY:Lowell Naturalization Ceremony: Help Register New Citizens
DESCRIPTION:Yes\, this is a TUESDAY this time – it’s the rescheduled event from the one that was cancelled in December. \nCome join the League of Women Voters and help up to 1000 new American citizens register to vote. It’s a very rewarding experience! \nSchedule (all times are approximate):\n9:00: Table setup begins in lobby\n10:00-11:45: Tabling in lobby to explain what we are doing and hand out voter registration forms\n11:45-12:45: Go inside the auditorium to watch the naturalization ceremony (if you want)\n12:45-1:30: Return to the lobby to collect forms from new citizens and sort them out for delivery/mailing to the town halls. \nParking fills up quickly because there are so many people attending the ceremony. The best place to park is probably Lower Locks Parking Garage on Warren St. (usually $10 event parking)\, then cross the covered bridge over to the auditorium. There is also metered street parking. \nSee you there!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-naturalization-ceremony-help-register-new-citizens-4/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T200000
DTSTAMP:20190112T125054Z
CREATED:20190112T125054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T125054Z
UID:1883-1547488800-1547496000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:2019 Kick-off / Community Planning
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about our plans for Points of Light 2019\, including how you and/or your community group could get involved!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/2019-kick-off-community-planning/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T193000
DTSTAMP:20190110T121447Z
CREATED:20190110T121447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T121447Z
UID:1872-1547488800-1547494200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lowell Education Justice Alliance meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the New Year for our Renewed Fight for Education Justice! \nWe will be meeting at the offices of the United Teachers of Lowell\, 169 Merrimack Street\, 4th floor. \nLearn about the Fund Our Future Campaign and strategize with us about what LEJA can and will do to fight to fix the Foundation Budget. \nUpdates on:\n–Recess Task Force Work\n–Diversifying our Schools and the issues with the hiring of a new HR Director.\n–School Assignment/Neighborhood School work and research\n–LEJA’s Internal and external organizing. \nAnd remember in this new year of work and organizing\, let’s take in the words of education justice warrior Jitu Brown of Journey for Justice– in the fight for education justice in our communities we must lead with Racial Justice and this needs to be in our actions\, not just words. \nJoin us! Help us grow and help us win the Schools our Communities Deserve!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-education-justice-alliance-meeting-4/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T160000
DTSTAMP:20190110T121221Z
CREATED:20190110T121221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T121221Z
UID:1868-1547388000-1547395200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Two Ways to Strengthen Democracy
DESCRIPTION:We will explore two ways to strengthen our Democracy with speakers from We The People and Ranked Choice Voting. We The People will discuss the next steps to overturn Citizens United after the passage of ballot question 2 in MA. Ranked Choice Voting will discuss the next steps to pass Ranked Choice Voting in MA. Please join us!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/two-ways-to-strengthen-democracy/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T153000
DTSTAMP:20190110T120544Z
CREATED:20190110T120544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T120544Z
UID:1862-1547388000-1547393400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lowell Talks: LGBTQ History
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community conversation on LGBTQ history. Hosted in partnership with History UnErased. Free and open to all. \nSunday\, January 13 at 2 p.m.\nBoott Cotton Mills Museum Events Center\n115 John St.\, Lowell\, MA \nFree\, limited street parking located nearby. Additional free parking at 304 Dutton St.\, Lowell\, a 10 minute walk from the museum.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-talks-lgbtq-history/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T130000
DTSTAMP:20181225T124223Z
CREATED:20181225T124223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181225T124223Z
UID:1855-1547377200-1547384400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Indivisible Acton Book Club
DESCRIPTION:January 13\, 2019\, 11-1\, Indivisible Acton Book Club\, location TBD\, HOW DEMOCRACIES DIE\, by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/indivisible-acton-book-club/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190109T210000
DTSTAMP:20181222T124202Z
CREATED:20181222T124202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T124202Z
UID:1842-1547060400-1547067600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Change the Massachusetts Flag and Seal
DESCRIPTION:In the year 1675 English colonists beheaded Metacom\, the supreme sachem of the Wampanoag people. For years afterwards his head was displayed on a pike in the town center of Plymouth. Four centuries later\, the state of Massachusetts embraces that history of genocide through their state flag and seal where the sword of Miles Standish still hangs above the Native people’s head. The policies to push aside and disinherit Native people of their lands also continue in the state of Massachusetts\, as the Wampanoag tribe of Mashpee have been targeted to have their tribal reservation taken out of federal trust. This would be the first time in over 80 years that a native reservation would be terminated. \nThe sword over the head of Native people of Massachusetts draws from the literal history of colonization\, and the metaphorical symbol depicts the continued threat to Native peoples land in this state as less than one half of one percent of native peoples’ territories remain in Native hands. How can Native people expect justice in a court\, in a state\, from an officer\, who hail a flag with the symbols of genocide and oppression? How can Native people expect a change in policy to eliminate their existence if they cannot see a simple change in the state flag? \nThe time is now! With the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower landing approaching in 2020\, it’s time to change the Massachusetts Flag and Seal. \nThe bloody wars of 17th Century New England forged the American approach to warfare and conquest which still prevails today in our nation’s global military footprint and continual invasions of other countries. Symbolism is important. Let’s change the Massachusetts flag and seal to one depicting peace and reconciliation rather than conquest. \nThe event will share information about a developing campaign to change the flag and seal\, including legislation to be filed in the State Legislature in January and a town meeting campaign. We will also learn about the Trump administration’s challenge to Mashpee Wampanoag sovereignty. Join us to learn\, discuss\, and make plans! \nSpeakers: \nJean-Luc Pierite\, president of the board of directors\, North American Indian Center of Boston \nHartman Deetz\, Mashpee Wampanoag \nDavid Detmold\, organizer\, Change the Massachusetts State Flag and Seal Campaign \nKevin Peterson\, founder and director\, The New Democracy Coalition \nElizabeth Solomon\, Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag \nSponsored by Massachusetts Peace Action\, North American Indian Center of Boston\, and Cambridge Friends Meeting – Peace & Social Concerns Committee \nNote: location changed!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/change-the-massachusetts-flag-and-seal/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190107T170000
DTSTAMP:20181225T124135Z
CREATED:20181225T124135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181225T124135Z
UID:1853-1546848000-1546880400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Indivisible Acton General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:January 7\, 2019\, Indivisible Acton General Meeting at the Acton Memorial Library! Make your New Year’s resolution to MAKE A DIFFERENCE\, and Indivisible Acton has the perfect platform for you!  Become more involved\, and consider joining the Indivisible Acton Steering Committee. Read here for more info about our process and job descriptions.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/indivisible-acton-general-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T170000
DTSTAMP:20181225T124034Z
CREATED:20181225T124034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181225T124034Z
UID:1851-1546502400-1546534800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Indivisible National Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:Indivisible National Day of Action!  Lori Trahan will be in DC on January 3\, but Indivisible Acton is recommending sending her postcards to thank her for supporting HR-1 and Green New Deal! Other activities may take place on this day and will be listed on Facebook
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/indivisible-national-day-of-action/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190102T190000
DTSTAMP:20181225T123921Z
CREATED:20181225T123921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181225T123921Z
UID:1849-1546455600-1546455600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Action meet-up at the Blue Coyote Grille
DESCRIPTION:January 2\, 2019\, Action meet-up at the Blue Coyote Grille\, 137 Main St. in Maynard at 7pm.  Come stop by and join in taking action TOGETHER with postcard writing\, emailing and texting for candidates\, discussing best ways to resist and more!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/action-meet-up-at-the-blue-coyote-grille/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181229T233000
DTSTAMP:20181214T123134Z
CREATED:20181214T123134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T123134Z
UID:1832-1546110000-1546126200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Vesna Noun Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/vesna-noun-holiday-party/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T193000
DTSTAMP:20181214T123005Z
CREATED:20181214T123005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T123005Z
UID:1830-1545242400-1545247800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:RTB PAC - Disability and Inclusion on Political Campaigns
DESCRIPTION:Join the Reason To Believe PAC for a conversation on inclusivity on political campaigns. The workshop will be led by Cheryl Cumings (Leadership Lab Fellow of RTB PAC and Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s Disability Outreach Subcommittee) and Laura Sabadini (Co-Founder of Advancing Community Inclusion & Equality on the South Shore). Topics to be discussed include a history of people with disabilities\, an overview of current population statistics and why it is imperative that this community is further engaged in the political process\, and best practices and resources for making political campaigns more accessible to people with disabilities. \nSign Up Here: secure.ngpvan.com/5HC5dZKr30CUcWENY9WpqQ2 \nReason To Believe is committed to ensuring that everyone who wants to participate in this workshop is able to do so. If you require any CART assistance to participate or if you have an other access or accommodation questions\, please email ruong@reasontobelievepac.com by 12:00pm on Tuesday\, December 18th. \nFood will be provided. \nThe workshop will take place at Reason to Believe’s office at 55 Court Street in Boston. If you are unable to physically attend the event but still want to join us via video-chat\, email ruong@reasontobelievepac.com for the Zoom link.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/rtb-pac-disability-and-inclusion-on-political-campaigns/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T140000
DTSTAMP:20181214T123244Z
CREATED:20181214T123244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T123244Z
UID:1834-1545138000-1545141600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Jericho Walk At Burlington ICE Office
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly Jericho Walk at the Burlington MA ICE office.. \nThe Jericho Walk is a silent interfaith prayer and act of solidarity. The walk draws inspiration from the Battle of Jericho\, in which the community marched around the city of Jericho seven times\, causing the city walls to fall. The Jericho Walk of today is a silent\, peaceful\, and prayerful walk to bring down the walls of our unjust immigration system and is open to people of all or no faiths. \nPlease bring signs calling for just treatment of those who are caught in our broken immigration system\, suggested messages “Keep Families Together”\, “No Family Separation”\, “Not One More/Ni Una Mas”\, “Not In Our Name”. Please refrain from signs explicitly endorsing or condemning any political candidate or official. \nWe will walk\, pray and sing together. \nWe will gather in front of the office\, along District Ave\, just look for the people holding signs.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/jericho-walk-at-burlington-ice-office/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T200000
DTSTAMP:20181127T123304Z
CREATED:20181127T123220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T123304Z
UID:1783-1544979600-1544990400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Solidarity Lowell Holiday Party! (pot luck)
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate togetherness and friendship at the annual Solidarity Lowell Holiday Party! Bring a dish to share if you can–sign up so we have an idea what food to expect at:\nhttps://www.mealtrain.com/potlucks/m8w4m9 \nThe SL Coordinating Committee will provide some fabulous food from local restaurants around Lowell as well\, so come hungry! There will be board games and a Ranked Choice Voting demonstration…with cookies!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/solidarity-lowell-holiday-party-pot-luck/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Solidarity Lowell
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T210000
DTSTAMP:20181204T122604Z
CREATED:20181204T122604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T122604Z
UID:1806-1544889600-1544907600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:ACCL Second Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the second year anniversary\nof the African Community Center of Lowell.\nIt will be an unforgettable event with dinner and great entertainment.\nPlease bring family and friends.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/accl-second-anniversary/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T180000
DTSTAMP:20181116T123553Z
CREATED:20181116T123553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T123553Z
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SUMMARY:MEJA Winter Assembly
DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing together the students\, parents\, educators\, and the whole MEJA community for a MEJA Winter Assembly. \nBuilding off of our statewide convening in the summer\, we will be planning our path forward for the new year\, talking about the Fund Our Future campaign to fund our public schools and colleges\, and holding sessions on testing\, privatization\, student debt\, the school-to-prison pipeline\, parent and community organizing\, student power\, and much more. \nWhen: Saturday\, December 15th from 11AM to 6PM\nWhere: Boston\, exact location TBD \nWe will hold youth-only breakouts\, a PHENOM meeting\, and other special sessions by member organizations. We’ll also discuss the public education landscape following the election and going into the new legislative session on Beacon Hill. Charter school privatizers are trying to co-opt social justice language to advocate privatization\, and they have a friend in Governor Baker. \nWe need fully funded schools where teachers have the freedom to teach and students have the freedom to learn.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/meja-winter-assembly/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T200000
DTSTAMP:20181129T123100Z
CREATED:20181129T123100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T123100Z
UID:1792-1544637600-1544644800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence
DESCRIPTION:December 12 – 6:15 p.m.\, 66 Marlborough St.\, First Church\, Boston\n\nVigil for Victims of Gun Violence\n \nMassachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence and Mom’s Demand Gun Sense  will meet in remembrance of victims and in determination to save lives moving forward. Help us shine a light on this tragic toll.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/vigil-for-victims-of-gun-violence/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T180000
DTSTAMP:20181206T124157Z
CREATED:20181206T124157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T124157Z
UID:1819-1544545800-1544551200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Education Legislative Forum
DESCRIPTION:This forum will feature legislators throughout the Merrimack Valley who will be asked to address the crises in funding public of education in Massachusetts. It is open to the public.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/education-legislative-forum/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T190000
DTSTAMP:20181204T122455Z
CREATED:20181204T122455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T122455Z
UID:1804-1544544000-1544554800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:2018 Lowell City Hall Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:Please join us this evening for the Lowell City Hall Holiday Open House! From 4-6 p.m. City Hall will be open for a celebration including food\, drink\, music\, magic\, and more! Please stop by if you can!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/2018-lowell-city-hall-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T210000
DTSTAMP:20181129T123536Z
CREATED:20181129T123536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T123536Z
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SUMMARY:Circle Up Lowell
DESCRIPTION:Lowell-area organizations that promote restorative values in their work are joining together for a special night to discuss opportunities to deepen restorative practices in Lowell. Using the film Circle Up as a starting point for conversation\, this community event will facilitate discussions about restorative practices with opportunities to meet and learn about organizations in Lowell who share restorative values. Organizations will table and mingle with participants to share their efforts during networking time before and after the screening. Participating organizations will help facilitate small-circle discussions following the film to allow people to process the film as a community and imagine opportunities to strengthen restorative practices in Lowell. \nCircle Up is a documentary that shares the journey of a mother\, Janet Connors\, after the brutal slaying of her teenage son as she reaches out to her son’s killer to offer a chance at forgiveness. They team up with a group of mothers of murdered children to help young people in their community break the chain of violence and revenge. Circle Up is a call to action for reframing approaches to crime and punishment through the lens of restorative justice\, forgiveness\, and accountability. \nThis Lowell event seeks to strengthen community-based efforts for restorative practices and nurture vital conversations relating to the prevention of and response to harm within the Lowell community. Participating partners include organizations promoting restorative practices in their work with survivors and victims\, individuals recovering from addiction\, people returning from incarceration\, and diversion from incarceration. \nCome join the conversation and Circle Up Lowell! \nLearn more about the film Circle Up here: http://www.circleupdoc.com \nPlanning your night – schedule for the evening: \n5:00 – 5:30 Doors Open – Networking with Organizations promoting Restorative Practices + Food\n5:30 – 7:00 Opening Remarks & Film Screening – Circle Up\n7:00 – 7:20 Guest Speakers\n7:20 – 8:30 Circle Process – Small Group Reflections\n8:15 – 8:30 Closing Remarks\n8:30 – 9:00 After the Show – bonus time to speak with guest speakers for those who want to stay
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/circle-up-lowell/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181210T170000
DTSTAMP:20181206T121542Z
CREATED:20181206T121542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T121542Z
UID:1815-1544428800-1544461200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Cosecha Rally for immigrant workers
DESCRIPTION:Join us next Monday\, December 10th\, as Cosecha and the Grinch show Boston what Christmas looks like for immigrant workers who have worked for months without getting paid by their boss. Without money for rent\, food\, presents\, and travel\, workers who have not gotten paid will not be able to celebrate as they should be able to with their loved ones. We will be in Sullivan Station in the morning\, in downtown at lunch hour\, and in Maverick Square in East Boston in the evening. Sign up here to join us!  \nIn November\, Cosecha won back almost $4\,000 in stolen wages for Wilfredo\, Marlon\, and Ludin\, former workers with KMZ Construction. On Monday\, we will be spreading the word around Boston about how we use community power to win back wages and fight for dignity and respect in the workplace. Join us on Monday!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/cosecha-rally-for-immigrant-workers/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181210
DTSTAMP:20181204T121934Z
CREATED:20181204T121934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T121934Z
UID:1798-1544227200-1544399999@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 4 days of Holiday Open Art Studios at Western Avenue Studiosand Western Avenue Lofts! Our buildings will be open from 12-5PM on Saturday and Sunday\, December 1 & 2 as well as December 8 & 9. \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. \nWe are the perfect place to find unique holiday gifts for all. Our artists have art in all price ranges. Your holiday gift will be even more special\, because this is a chance to get to know our artists. \nThis is a free event with free parking right outside of our building. If you have trouble finding parking\, please check in with our friendly guides in front of the A-Mill entrance for instructions for off site parking\, with a free shuttle ride back to our building. \nExpect to spend several hours exploring thousands of pieces of art in studios and lofts in our mill buildings! \nStay tuned for more announcements soon. \nLocated at 122 and 160 Western Avenue in Lowell. \n#shoplocal #supportart #Lowell #westernavearts
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/holiday-open-studios-at-western-avenue-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T200000
DTSTAMP:20181204T123351Z
CREATED:20181204T123351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T123351Z
UID:1808-1544119200-1544126400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Sherlock Holmes: The Final Problem
DESCRIPTION:DECEMBER 6TH-9TH \nSherlock Holmes: ‘The Final Problem’\nWritten\, Adapted\, and Directed by: Jera Mercurio \nStage Management: Amelia English\nPoster Design: Elizabeth Austin Hart \n———–\nSynopsis:\n———– \nIt’s Christmas time in 1891 London. Our favorite consulting detective Sherlock Holmes takes his best friend Dr. John Watson to Switzerland for he fears his life may come to a close soon. “The Napoleon of Crime\,” Professor Jade Moriarty\, is hot on their trail to solve hers and Sherlock’s “final problem.” \n———–\nCast List:\n———– \nSHERLOCK HOLMES- Dominic Sears\nDR. JOHN WATSON – Hazel Allard\nPROFESSOR JADE MORIARTY – Fionna Brennan\nMYCROFT HOLMES & OTHERS – Jamie Picon \n——————– \nGallery Z\n167 Market Street\, Lowell\, MA 01852 \nDoors & Dinner at 6:00PM\n(Performance to follow) \nDinner will start being served as soon as doors open!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/sherlock-holmes-the-final-problem/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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