March 31 - 2:00-4:00 p.m., Watertown Library Community Room Restorative Justice: It's Now The Law A forum and panel discussion about Restorative Justice moderated by MA Senator, Will Brownsberger. Featured speakers: Margot Fleischman, Board President of Communities for Restorative Justice Ruth Henry, Watertown Public School Educator Lori Kenschaft, Clerk of First Parish Arlington, Educator, and ActivistContinue reading →
Join progressives from around the state as we lobby for our agenda of shared prosperity, racial and social justice, good government and strong democracy, and sustainable infrastructure and environmental protection. See our 191st session priority bills here: https://www.progressivemass.com/191legislativeagenda. We will be meeting in Room 428 of the State House. Stay tuned for info about speakers,Continue reading →
Mill City Grows' Annual Seed Swap Saturday, April 6 from 11am to 2pm Christ Church United of Lowell, 180 E. Merrimack Street Free and open to the public! If you're already dreaming of the warm temps and dirt beneath your feet, this event is for you! Join us for Mill City Grows’ Annual Seed Swap andContinue reading →
Come join the League of Women Voters and friends, and help up to 1000 new American citizens register to vote. It's a very rewarding experience! **If you arrive before 10:00, please use Brown St. (back) entrance since all else will be locked.** Schedule (all times are approximate): 9:30: Table setup begins in lobby 10:00-11:45: TablingContinue reading →
Let's improve the health care system to save money and time without sacrificing medical care. Massachusetts is one of the best states for health care, yet we have not escaped the inflated prices. Learn how we can change our policies and make an impact. We did it as a state in 2006 with Romneycare andContinue reading →
Take Back The Night represents the earliest world-wide stand against sexual violence, especially violence against women. Take Back The Night events have been documented in over 36 countries, in over 800 communities, with more locations taking a stand every year. We have reached over 30 million people with our message of strength and support, andContinue reading →
The Lowell RISE Coalition (Refugee and Immigrant Support and Engagement) invites any interested residents, leaders, business owners, nonprofit or city personnel to join these meetings or contact us to be active with either the Welcoming Week Lowell 2019 or Gateways for Growth initiatives. Agendas will be posted monthly the week of the meeting. Quarterly, meetingsContinue reading →
Mill City Grows' Annual Seed Swap Saturday, April 6 from 11am to 2pm Free and open to the public! View and share this event on Facebook It's time to get ready for the exciting growing season! Join us for Mill City Grows’ Annual Seed Swap and swap some seeds and gardening know-hows with local gardenersContinue reading →
Join us for our monthly Jericho Walk at the ICE office in Burlington, MA. The Jericho Walk is a silent interfaith prayer and act of solidarity. The walk draws inspiration from the Battle of Jericho, in which the community marched around the city of Jericho seven times, causing the city walls to fall. The JerichoContinue reading →