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SUMMARY:The War Over Facts - Win it with Vote Smart
DESCRIPTION:November 1 – 12:00-1:30 pm\, Lexington Community Center\, room 242\nRichard Kimball\, Vote Smart President\, will be demonstrating Vote Smart’s new tools defending each citizen’s right to the truth. The presentations will be in four parts about 10 to 15 minutes each.\n\n\n– The Founding Fathers feared that if they cast power out to the people\, they would not know enough to self-govern successfully and “factions” would take control.\n– How fun\, famous and dangerous political commercials manipulate people emotionally instead of informing them intellectually.\n– “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” – Mark Twain. The growth of lies and the people’s expectation and acceptance of them.\n– Practical means and demonstrations of defending your right to the facts\, the truth and the reality that our democracy is so dependent on.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-war-over-facts-win-it-with-vote-smart/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T170000
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SUMMARY:CMAA 34th Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date. Our 34th Annual Gala is taking place November 3\, 2018.\nសូមមេត្តាកត់សម្គាល់ថា​ ថ្ងៃទី ៣ ខែ វិច្ឆិកា ឆ្នាំ ២០១៨ ជាថ្ងៃ ដែលសមាគមខ្មែរ នឹងប្រារព្ធពិធី រាត្រីសមោសរប្រចាំឆ្នាំលើកទី ៣៤ (34th Annual Gala) ។ \nTickets and event sponsorship information will be available soon.\nតំលៃសំបុត្រចូល និង ព័ត៌មានស្តីពី ការជួយឧបត្ថម្ភ និង គាំទ្រនូវវិធីនេះ នីងមាននៅពេលឆាប់ៗខាងមុខនេះ។ \nA special thanks to our intern Trinh for the design! #cmaa34gala\nសូម អរគុណយ៉ាងជ្រាលជ្រៅ ដល់ កញ្ញ Trinh ជាអ្នកធ្វើកម្មសិក្សារបស់យើង ក្នុងការរៀបចំ ធ្វើ ការផ្សាយពាណិជ្ជកម្មនេះឡើង #cmaa34gala
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/cmaa-34th-annual-gala/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T163000
DTSTAMP:20181103T120800Z
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SUMMARY:The Mischlinge Exposé
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Carolyn Enger presents a multimedia program exploring universal issues of identity and tolerance through the experiences of German Jews before\, during\, and after the Holocaust. Carolyn will play music she commissioned for the Mischlinge Exposé. Sponsored by Congregation Shalom. \nTo reserve tickets call 978-251-8091\, or email office@congregationshalom.org. Suggested donation is $10. Reservations advised as seating is limited. \nProceeds will benefit Facing History and Ourselves\, an educational program to engage students from diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism\, prejudice\, and anti-Semitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry\,
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-mischlinge-expose/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181105T203000
DTSTAMP:20181020T114110Z
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SUMMARY:Lowell Alliance Dance Party & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Come raise the roof while helping raise funds to support Lowell Alliance! Our first ever fundraiser ($35 a ticket) will feature a live band\, dancing\, light bites\, raffle prizes and a cash bar. \nExamples of what $35 can do for the community through Lowell Alliance! \n– 200 cases of diapers to families in need\n– Nearly 60 voter guides for residents\n– Food or outreach materials for a public event (citizenship clinic\, public information session\, tenants rights meeting\, etc.)\n– Sharing information at a community Resource Fair\n– Training binders for 7/15 grassroots leaders participating in the annual Empower program \nhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/lowellalliance/about
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-alliance-dance-party-fundraiser/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T193000
DTSTAMP:20181020T113131Z
CREATED:20181020T113131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T113131Z
UID:1693-1541611800-1541619000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Trump/Pence Regime Must Go! Protest Rally!
DESCRIPTION:Regardless of whether you voted…\nNo matter who wins\nWe Must Be In the Streets\,\nBeginning the Day After the Midterm Elections \nTO DEMAND AND DEMONSTRATE OUR DETERMINATION THAT:\nIN THE NAME OF HUMANITY\,\nTHE TRUMP/PENCE REGIME MUST GO! \nWEDNESDAY\, NOVEMBER 7\, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Outside South Station at Summer and Atlantic Avenue. \nThese are not “normal” times. For nearly two years\, the Trump/Pence regime has maneuvered through one shocking crime against the people after another\, burying each under yet another monstrous offense. Muslims banned. Immigrant children languishing in concentration camps. White supremacy riding high. Women and LGBTQ people slammed backwards. Threats of nuclear war. Accelerated environmental destruction. A pro-fascist majority on the Supreme Court.\nTrump’s “Make America Great Again” is a 21st century fascist program of Manifest Destiny – “America First” – wrapped in the flag and Mike Pence’s Bible taken literally\, with a program of white supremacy\, misogyny\, and xenophobia.\nThis emergency will not – and cannot – be redressed through the normal process of elections.\nWould a “Blue Wave” really temper the belligerent bigotry of Trump\, a man who lashes out and bludgeons past every obstacle? Could a “Blue Wave” reverse the fascist judges already packed onto the courts? And what if the Republicans win? The Trump/Pence regime – and their whole fascist party – will be even more emboldened to “run the table” and lock in their nightmare.\nFascism can come to power through the normal processes of elections and laws\, but it cannot be removed from power in that way.\nBut there IS a way to stop the Trump/Pence regime. A determined struggle of the people that doesn’t yield and won’t be provoked can create the kind of political crisis that compels their removal from power. We are talking about massive protests that don’t end after one day – but come back day after day after day\, growing to millions raising the demand: THIS NIGHTMARE MUST END: THE TRUMP/PENCE REGIME MUST GO!\nRefuseFascism.org is organizing now to get in position to launch this struggle at the soonest possible time. Protesting the day after the midterms\, when the whole country will be thinking about what the elections mean for Trump’s future\, will put before the people the truth: no matter who wins\, the only real way to stop the Trump/Pence regime will be through determined struggle in the streets.\nDonate and start organizing with RefuseFascism.org today to help wake and mobilize the one force that can stop a fascist America – millions of people in the streets saying:\nNO! In the Name of Humanity\, We REFUSE to Accept a Fascist America!\nThis Nightmare Must End: The Trump/Pence Regime Must Go! \n________________________________________\nRefuseFascism.org is a movement of people coming from diverse perspectives\, united in our recognition that the Trump/Pence Regime poses a catastrophic danger to humanity and the planet\, and that it is our responsibility to drive them from power through massive nonviolent political protest. We are united in these demands:\nThis Nightmare Must End: The Trump/Pence Regime Must Go!\nIN THE NAME OF HUMANITY\, WE REFUSE TO ACCEPT A FASCIST AMERICA
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/trump-pence-regime-must-go-protest-rally/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T203000
DTSTAMP:20181103T121907Z
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UID:1734-1541617200-1541622600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Sewage in the Merrimack: The problem and solutions
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the problem of massive releases of sewage into the Merrimack\, and ways you can help improve the situation? Please come to our slideshow discussion Nov. 7 at Andover Public Library’s Memorial Hall at 7 p.m.\nThe MRWC has been gathered a substantial amount of data on the issue\, and been an active participant in local efforts to combat the problem. We’ve also been a key player in state legislation intended to alert the public to sewage releases. This event will give a comprehensive view of the problem\, potential solutions\, and ways that the public can help bring about change. We’ll also have a public discussion of the CSO problem — we are seeking comments and suggestions from local residents.\nThis is the second in a series of events we’ll be holding in the Merrimack Valley regarding this issue. Our first event was held in Newburyport on Oct. 18 and drew a crowd of 150 citizens and public officials.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/sewage-in-the-merrimack-the-problem-and-solutions/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T190000
DTSTAMP:20181108T121900Z
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UID:1741-1541696400-1541703600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Mueller Rally! All hands on deck!
DESCRIPTION:Nobody Is Above the Law—Mueller Protection Rapid Response \nSolidarity Lowell Stands with Mueller! \nThis is a rapid response event triggered by the resignation of Jeff Sessions\, since it could allow Donald Trump to impede Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation. \nLocation: Ladd & Whitney Memorial (the island outside City Hall\, 309 Merrimack St\, Lowell) \nThe rally begins at 5 pm. Please RSVP using this FB event and the link below: \nhttps://act.moveon.org/event/mueller-firing-rapid-response/14830/signup/?source=&s= \nBring signs or just bring yourself!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/mueller-rally-all-hands-on-deck/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local,Solidarity Lowell
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T200000
DTSTAMP:20181103T121259Z
CREATED:20181103T121259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181103T121259Z
UID:1728-1541700000-1541707200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The Foundation Mixer Recognizes Lt. Marisol Nobrega
DESCRIPTION:Happy Fall Everyone! Join professionals from Greater Lowell (and beyond!) for another great evening of business and social networking courtesy of The Foundation Mixer. Located in the heart of Downtown Lowell\, we are excited to be partnering once again with Mandarin Asian Bistro. Mandarin Asian Bistro serves authentic Chinese and Sushi Cuisine and a Full Bar. Live Music is also offered every Friday and Saturday. Hors d’oeuvres will be made available for attendees of the mixer. \nThe Foundation Mixer events are ideal for meeting your next client\, customer\, business partner\, employer or simply a new contact. Mixer attendees represent sectors including\, but not limited to: Government\, Banking\, Social Enterprise\, Real Estate\, Media\, Consulting\, Non-Profit and more. It also offers opportunities for such professionals to connect\, engage and unlock opportunities for collaboration. For this event\, we will be recognizing Marisol Nobrega\, the first Hispanic female police lieutenant in the history of the Lowell Police Department. \nJoin us for this next exciting event and as always\, bring extra business cards. Also\, please invite friends and colleagues who have yet to attend a Foundation Mixer event. We are excited to continue growing the network of talented and diverse ascending professionals in our community. \nRequired Dress Code: Business or Business Casual (no jeans) \nIf you would like to join our email list to be notified of upcoming events and programs\, click here: http://eepurl.com/cDHAYn \nQuestions? Please email us- foundationmixerlowell@gmail.com
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-foundation-mixer-recognizes-lt-marisol-nobrega/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T210000
DTSTAMP:20181103T123045Z
CREATED:20181103T123045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181103T123045Z
UID:1738-1541746800-1541797200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Glitz and Glam Charity Drag Show
DESCRIPTION:A Fabulous Drag Show with Merrimack Valleys Longest Existing Drag Troupe.\nCome together to raise funds for local children impacted by HIV/AIDS\nFeaturing EmmaBitch\, Latrina \, Vee Sukhard\, Camille Yen\, Venus Envy\, Krystal B Dazzled\, and Lucille
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/glitz-and-glam-charity-drag-show/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T210000
DTSTAMP:20181020T113641Z
CREATED:20181020T113641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T113641Z
UID:1697-1541872800-1541883600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:6th annual MICAH (Ministry in Community Action Honorees) dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come to our 6th annual MICAH (Ministry in Community Action Honorees) dinner on Saturday\, Nov. 10\, 6-9 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church\, 282 Suffolk St. in Lowell.It’s always an enjoyable celebration and recognition of some of the quiet heroes and heroines among us. Tickets are $25\, or a table of 10 for $200. Contact the MVP office (978-686-0650 or mvalleypr@gmail.com) for tickets.\n 
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/6th-annual-micah-ministry-in-community-action-honorees-dinner/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T180000
DTSTAMP:20181020T112956Z
CREATED:20181020T112956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T112956Z
UID:1691-1541948400-1541959200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Rise Up\, O Flame!
DESCRIPTION:Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Gathering\n3:00 PM – Activities and tours\n4:00 PM – Interfaith celebration\nLight meal to follow\nPlease bring non-perishable groceries for the UMass Lowell Food Pantry\nFor more info: Imogene_Stulken@uml.edu // (978-262-1360)\nSponsored by: Greater Lowell Interfaith Leadership Alliance (GLILA)
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/rise-up-o-flame/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T203000
DTSTAMP:20181103T121607Z
CREATED:20181103T121607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181103T121607Z
UID:1730-1542135600-1542141000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Demystifying the Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is about you\, your family’s health\, and your children’s future but what does climate change look like on a local scale? How do we move forward in this changing climate? \nJoin us for a special presentation by Alexandra Vecchio\, Mass Audubon‘s Climate Change Program Coordinator\, as we demystify the changing climate. \nThere will be a brief business meeting at the beginning of the presentation. Light refreshments will be provided. \nThis is a free event but please RSVP to Emily at emily@lowelllandtrust.org or call (978) 934-0030\, so we can have an accurate headcount.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/demystifying-the-changing-climate/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T210000
DTSTAMP:20181026T121421Z
CREATED:20181026T121421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T121421Z
UID:1717-1542178800-1542229200@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-11/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T170000
DTSTAMP:20181020T114631Z
CREATED:20181020T114631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T114631Z
UID:1701-1542182400-1542214800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lowell-Lawrence JFON Clinics
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to open the Lowell-Lawrence JFON Clinics in November with scheduled dates on Wednesday\, November 14 (Lowell Clinic) and Monday\, November\, November 26 (Lawrence Clinic).  At the present time\, we have four Clinic Coordinators:  Pam Brewster (Aldersgate UMC\, Chelmsford)\, Sharon Jones (W. Chelmsford UMC\, Chelmsford)\, Becky Mantz (Bedford) and David Troughton (W. Chelmsford UMC\, Chelmsford). \nThe clinics will be held on the second Wednesday (Lowell Clinic) and fourth Monday (Lawrence) of each month or\, in cases of a Monday holiday\, the third Monday of the month.  The Lowell Clinic will be conducted at the Centralville United Methodist Church (800 Bridge St.\, Lowell) and Christ United Methodist Church (207 Haverhill St.\, Lawrence).  We have scheduled the following clinic dates: \nLowell:  Wednesday:  November 14\, December 12\, January 9 and February 13 \nLawrence:  Monday: November 26\, December 17\, January 28 and February 25 \nThe volunteer staffing for each clinic will include: \n\nClinic Coordinators:  Coordinate clinic operation\nIntake Volunteer (2-3):  Complete confidential client paperwork at clinic\nHospitality (2-3):  Prepare and serve light supper  / refreshments for clinic\nChild care (1-2):  Supervise (as needed) young-children during the clinic\nInterpreters (2-3)\, as needed (Spanish\, Portuguese\, Other)\nAdditional volunteers will be needed to support on-going fund raising\, marketing and outreach.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-lawrence-jfon-clinics/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T133000
DTSTAMP:20180929T123151Z
CREATED:20180929T123151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180929T123151Z
UID:1625-1542187800-1542202200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Welcome new citizens in a naturalization ceremony\, a pivotal milestone in the naturalization process. Guests will watch as immigrants become new U.S. citizens. \n9:30 A.M. Doors Open\n12:00 P.M. Ceremony\n1:00 P.M. End of Ceremony
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/naturalization-ceremony/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T200000
DTSTAMP:20181103T122615Z
CREATED:20181103T122615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181103T122615Z
UID:1736-1542218400-1542225600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lowell Education Justice Alliance (LEJA) monthly meeting
DESCRIPTION:Lowell Education Justice Alliance (LEJA) is a grassroots group of parents\, educators\, students\, school staff\, and concerned community members committed to building a stronger and better PUBLIC school system driven by community voices. We believe that policies and decisions are strongest when they are informed by those who are most impacted. Teachers\, parents and students must have a critical role in creating the schools our communities deserve. At the core of this work is a belief that quality\, equitable public schools are essential to a healthy society and so we will resist efforts to privatize our public schools. All students deserve to learn in an environment that is equitable\, joyful\, educational and inspiring. We are committed to building a stronger and better public school system that is driven by community voices. Many of the individuals and groups involved came together to keep the cap on charter schools in Massachusetts. Following our success on ballot question 2 we continue to organize for public schools that serve the needs of all of our students\, no matter where they live. By engaging all communities across the Commonwealth and building power through unity\, our parent\, student and teacher driven coalition is committed to working with our elected and appointed officials and holding them accountable to the actual needs and desires of the communities served by Lowell Public Schools. The negative impacts of high stakes testing and the push to privatize our public education system are prime concerns of LEJA. Contact us at: lowelleducationjusticealliance@gmail.com
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-education-justice-alliance-leja-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local,Solidarity Lowell
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T170000
DTSTAMP:20180917T005041Z
CREATED:20180917T005041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T005041Z
UID:1590-1542268800-1542301200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:EforAll Summit 2018: Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:We know that entrepreneurial ecosystems make thriving communities. Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is actively building entrepreneurial ecosystems that provide entrepreneurs with the resources and supports they need to turn their ideas into profitable businesses. The EforAll Summit is designed for individuals and organizations working to build entrepreneurial ecosystems in their communities. \n2018 Keynote Speakers: \nBlack Thought: Founder and lead MC/singer of the Roots\, official house band on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon \nBill Cummings: Founder of Cummings Properties and the Cummings Foundation \nDesh Deshpande: Founder of the Deshpande Foundation\, Sparta Group LLC\, and the initial funder for EforAll \nBrandale Randolph: Founder/Owner of 1854 Cycling Co.\, and Co-Founder/Executive Director of Project Poverty \nShelley Cardoos: Director of Programs for EforAll\, and Owner of Hippo\, a gift store in downtown New Bedford\, MA
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/eforall-summit-2018-entrepreneurial-ecosystems/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T210000
DTSTAMP:20181103T120908Z
CREATED:20181103T120908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181103T120908Z
UID:1724-1542391200-1542402000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Locally Yours: A Night to Celebrate Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:On Friday November 16th\, 2018 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. at UTEC\, 35 Warren Street\, in Lowell join us for Locally Yours\, for a night of live music\, shopping\, and delicious food & drinks. Enjoy a night of local entrepreneurs and experience the community and impact of EforAll Lowell-Lawrence. Including an array of exciting raffle and silent auction items\, all to support local residents to transform and revitalize their communities as entrepreneurs. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! \nFood provided by Woodland Catering\, music will be Cassandra Lee & the Acoustic Project booked by Bright Set Entertainment and popup shops to enjoy include:\ninvisaWear\nKravant Boutique LLC\nGLORYSCENT\nJarfette garments & accessories\nKeysie\nHollis Leather\nYettaZ StudioZ\nOver the Spoon\nLoveme Co\nBarbara Rodriguez\nLady Dye Yarns\, LLC\nThe Fuschia\nProgress Clothing
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/locally-yours-a-night-to-celebrate-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T140000
DTSTAMP:20181016T113252Z
CREATED:20181016T113252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T113252Z
UID:1676-1542445200-1542463200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Merrimack River Hike & Picnic!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lowell Park’s & Conservation Trust favorite fall hike! Explore the connection of trails along the Merrimack River from border of Andover and Lawrence and follow the river the eight plus miles back into Lowell. A bus will be provided to take everyone to the start and then we walk together as a group back into Lowell. This year we are lucky to be accompanied by a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Ranger who will be our nature guide for the morning. \nThe terrain will be a mixture of pavement\, dirt trails and rough footing! Please be sure to bring a bagged lunch and water. Dress for the weather and wear hiking boots with ankle support. \nRegistration fee of $15. Please RSVP to Emily at emily@lowelllandtrust.org or call (978) 934-0030 for more details and the meeting location.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/merrimack-river-hike-picnic/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T170000
DTSTAMP:20181116T122255Z
CREATED:20181116T122255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T122255Z
UID:1776-1542445200-1542474000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The Next Two Years and Beyond: A Movement Building Conference
DESCRIPTION:Confirmed Speakers: \nJohn Nichols is national affairs correspondent of The Nation. His most recent book is Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse: A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America \nRev. Karlene Griffiths Sekou organizes with Black Lives Matter Boston \nPhyllis Bennis is director of the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies. The seventh edition of her Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict : A Primer was just published \nNika Elugardo defeated a powerful incumbent to become State Representative- Elect from Jamaica Plain and nearby areas of Boston \nGabe Camacho directs Project Voice at American Friends Service Committee \nPaul Shannon is active with AFSC and MAPA and organizes the Raytheon Antiwar Campaign \nMichele Brooks is Community Outreach Coordinator with the Massachusetts Sierra Club \nTarso Ramos (invited) is Executive Director of Political Research Associates\, which investigates the far right to support movements for social justice \nThe progressive\, peace\, and justice movements face new and difficult conditions in the Trump presidency. Attacks on labor and working people; tax cuts for the rich\, sharply increased military spending\, and escalated wars and international crises; anti-immigrant and xenophobic rhetoric and policies; escalated racism\, sexism\, and assaults on LGBTQ people; are among the urgent challenges we face. And as wildfires spread and glaciers melt\, the Trump administration is doubling down on policies that guarantee catastrophic climate change. \nThe far right controls the national and most state governments and is on the offensive on every front. While Democrats may regain control of the House this November\, the reactionary forces that have been unleashed and organized by Trumpism are determined to continue their offensive in the years to come\, posing serious dangers to living standards and to social justice\, as well as to democracy\, civil liberties\, and our ability to organize for social change. \nFortunately\, a new progressive movement has risen to resist Trumpism\, exemplified by Black Lives Matter\, the 2016 Bernie Sanders campaign and wave of progressive candidates running in 2018\, Poor People’s Campaign\, Women’s Marches\, Fight for $15\, March for Our Lives\, and the responses to Charlottesville and to the separation of migrant families. \nThe resistance to the reactionaries is divided between progressives\, who seek fundamental changes in the economy and social structure to the benefit of working and oppressed people\, and neoliberals and centrists\, who seek the stabilization of the corporate order along with continued austerity and militarism. Although we need to join with the centrists to fend off the reactionary assault\, we know that they are equally responsible for the extreme income and wealth gaps as well as militarism and war — so we also need to challenge them in order to build a powerful\, coherent and energetic progressive movement that will contend for national power in 2020 and in the years to come. \nA major weakness of the progressive wing is a tendency to avoid confronting U.S. militarism\, particularly the dangers of nuclear war and of war with Iran\, Korea\, and Russia. \nThe goal of this conference is to take stock of the political landscape after the midterm election\, chart the path towards a unified progressive movement over the coming years\, and educate and motivate our supporters towards more effective and more unified efforts. \nPreliminary List of Breakouts: \nTwo Minutes to Midnight: Campaigning to Reverse the Growing Nuclear Dangers\nMiddle East Wars: New Dangers\, New Opportunities\nState Legislature Agenda\nElectoral strategies\nClimate\, Environmental Justice and the Road Map to Renewables\nFrom Explosions to Solutions in Merrimack Valley\nAnti-Racism for activists\nBlack Lives Matter\nJustice System Crisis\nRight Wing\nK-12 Education\nHigher education/ Student Debt\nLabor\, Economic Justice\nBuilding the Movement for Healthcare Justice\nHousing – Displacement\nImmigrant Rights\nWomen’s march\, supreme court\, #MeToo\nPoor People’s Campaign\nFaith and the progressive movement \nRegistration: $35 general admission; $25 for member of a cosponsoring organization; $10 student or low income. Includes morning coffee\, lunch\, and post-conference reception. Register online at next-two-years.brownpapertickets.com\, or mail check to Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund\, 11 Garden St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 and write “Next Two Years” on the memo line. \nTransportation: Park in the Simmons School of Management garage; enter from Ave. Louis Pasteur. Pick up yellow ticket at conference registration desk to receive discounted parking rate. Simmons parking info. \nEndorsers: Organizations are invited to endorse the conference. Endorsers can set up a literature table\, will be acknowledged at the conference\, and are encouraged to publicize the event to their members. A sliding scale contribution between $25-100 is requested to help offset our expenses. Endorsers can sign up at next2yrs-endorse.bpt.me/. \nSponsored by: Massachusetts Peace Action\, American Friends Service Committee\, Black Lives Matter Boston\, Progressive Democrats of America\, Campaign for Peace\, Disarmament\, and Common Security\, Progressive Massachusetts\, and Our Revolution Massachusetts. \nQuestions: Cole Harrison\, cole@maspeaceaction.org\, 617-354-2169\, or any of the sponsors\, with questions or to participate in this effort.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-next-two-years-and-beyond-a-movement-building-conference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T130000
DTSTAMP:20181116T121542Z
CREATED:20181116T121542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T121542Z
UID:1768-1542448800-1542459600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Fall 2018 Community Swap
DESCRIPTION:Twice a year the Coalition for a Better Acre 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. We’ll take most kinds of items that are still in useable shape\, but please don’t bring furniture or other large items that can’t easily be picked up by one person. 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/fall-2018-community-swap/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T150000
DTSTAMP:20181109T124512Z
CREATED:20181109T124512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T124512Z
UID:1754-1542456000-1542466800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Ollin Solidarity Caravan: Freedom of Movement Is a Human Right
DESCRIPTION:No Borders\, No Walls\, No Prisons! We will not be complicit!\nOllin is the Nahuatl word for movement and everyone has the right to move whether it be because of political\, economic or corporate violence\, oppression\, racial or sexual discrimination\, environmental catastrophe or circumstances\, to connect with family and friends\, or just because they have the desire to do so. We will gather outside immigration court to participate in a vigil; a land honoring ceremony; dance\, drumming\, and music; to say the names and share the stories of those on the migrant caravan being stopped by armed military\, borders and walls\, along with those facing ICE violence and imprisonment right here in Boston. We will stand against the threat to birthright citizenship and for the right for our community to obtain driver’s licenses. We will insist that all relationships with ICE be severed and for permanent protection for all. Afterwards we will form our own “Solidarity Caravan” and move through the streets to South Bay Detention Center to deliver our messages and well wishes to those being held inside and demand that Sheriff Tompkins ends the ICE contract! \nSin Fronteras\, Sin Muros\, Sin Prisiones! ¡No seremos cómplices!\nOllin es la palabra Náhuatl para movimiento y todos tienen derecho a moverse\, ya sea por violencia política\, económica o corporativa\, opresión\, discriminación racial o sexual\, catástrofe ambiental o circunstancias\, para conectarse con familiares y amigos\, o simplemente porque tienen el deseo de hacerlo. Nos reuniremos fuera de la corte de inmigración para participar en una vigilia; una ceremonia de homenaje a la tierra; danza\, percusión y música; para decir los nombres y compartir las historias de aquellos en la caravana de migrantes detenidos por militares armados\, fronteras y muros\, junto con los que enfrentan la violencia y el encarcelamiento de ICE aquí en Boston. Nos enfrentaremos a la amenaza a la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento y al derecho de nuestra comunidad a obtener licencias de conducir. Insistiremos en que todas las relaciones con ICE se rompan y para la protección permanente de todos. Luego\, formaremos nuestra propia “Caravana de Solidaridad” y nos moveremos por las calles al Centro de Detención de South Bay para entregar nuestros mensajes y buenos deseos a los que están retenidos en el interior y exigir que el Sheriff Tompkins finalice el contrato de ICE!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/ollin-solidarity-caravan-freedom-of-movement-is-a-human-right/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T210000
DTSTAMP:20181109T123101Z
CREATED:20181109T123101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T123101Z
UID:1746-1542477600-1542488400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Our 9th annual vigil for International Transgender Day of Remembrance on Saturday\, November 17\, beginning at 6pm . The vigil is organized by the Welcoming Congregation Committee of the church\, as part of our commitment to being welcoming and inclusive by honoring the dates that are special to members of the LGBTQ+ community and advocating on issues important to them. \nThe event will begin at 6pm with a gathering\, a procession\, and a brief ceremony on the Chelmsford Common. \nThe second part of the lay-led vigil will meet in the Chapel (next to the parking lot). In a service that will include music\, the names of those killed around the world during the past year as a result of transphobia will be read. The vigil will end with words by Pat Taber and a brief period of fellowship. \nThere will be child care. \nPeople are welcome to come for either or both parts of the vigil. \nPat Taber is a transgender person who has been a political activist on this year’s campaign to preserve Massachusetts’ Transgender Public Accommodations protection Law. She is a veteran\, a proud father and a software engineer. She has a deep connection to the transgender community and strongly promotes trans inclusion into society at large. She views being transgender as a gift given to a select few as a part of God’s plan for humanity. She views the death of a transgender person to be a loss\, not just to the community\, but to a society that needs the unique gifts they bring. \nInternational Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is observed every November around the world. TDOR was first organized in 1999 by transgender woman and activist Gwendolyn Ann Smith\, marking the murder of Rita Hester the previous year in Allston\, Massachusetts. It has been held annually ever since in a growing number of locations to raise awareness about the continued violence that the transgender community suffers because of intolerance. While the official date is November 20\, observances are often scheduled on various dates within a week or so\, so that nearby events do not conflict with each other. \nThe church is located at 2 Westford Street\, on the Chelmsford Common.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance-vigil/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T150000
DTSTAMP:20181103T121729Z
CREATED:20181103T121729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181103T121729Z
UID:1732-1542549600-1542553200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:World Day of Remembrance 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2018 World Day of Remembrance. Stand in solidarity to honor those who have been injured or killed by a road traffic crash. The vast majority of these crashes are preventable through engineering\, education and enforcement. In numbers\, we can recognize our loved ones\, and also demand action from our elected officials. \nPlease wear yellow. \nSchedule:\n1:45 pm | Gather on the steps of Massachusetts State House for a Memorial Vigil\n2:00 pm | Memorial Vigil begins\n3:00 pm | March to demand safer streets now \nWorld Day of Remembrance is an annual\, international event during which we gather as a community to reflect upon those we’ve lost and commit ourselves to improving our roads. \n#WDoR2018\n#safetyoverspeed\n#crashnotaccident\n#visionzero \nThese events are organized by the Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition. Learn more at http://www.visionzerocoalition.org/ \nCover image taken by Kyle Ramey / Boston Cyclists Union
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/world-day-of-remembrance-2018/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T190000
DTSTAMP:20181109T123215Z
CREATED:20181109T123215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T123215Z
UID:1748-1542562200-1542567600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Solidarity Lowell November Meeting - public event
DESCRIPTION:The monthly general meeting for members of Solidarity Lowell. \nThis month: Daniela Marquez Albert will present on the “Public Charge Rule” and what we can do about it. \nEnter at the Bartlett Street entrance. Our meeting is in the chapel (come inside and take a left). \nFull agenda to be posted closer to the meeting date. \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/solidarity-lowell-november-meeting-public-event/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Solidarity Lowell
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181120T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181120T133000
DTSTAMP:20181016T113533Z
CREATED:20181016T113533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T113533Z
UID:1680-1542713400-1542720600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Our Shared Table: MIRA's 14th annual Thanksgiving luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, to kick off the holiday season\, MIRA hosts a luncheon at the State House for newly sworn-in U.S citizens and other immigrants and refugees. Elected officials\, MIRA members and supporters join us to celebrate our Commonwealth’s rich diversity\, share personal stories and make new connections. \nThis year’s luncheon\, in the Hall of Flags\, will highlight emerging leaders in our communities\, including newly elected officials from the federal\, to the state\, to the local level. \nAll are welcome to join\, at no cost\, but we ask you to please register so we can plan for food and seating needs. We also gratefully accept donations to fund the event and MIRA’s work to advance immigrant rights and integration. \nWe hope you’ll join us for this festive event!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/our-shared-table-miras-14th-annual-thanksgiving-luncheon/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181120T210000
DTSTAMP:20181116T121854Z
CREATED:20181116T121854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T121854Z
UID:1772-1542736800-1542747600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Interfaith Thanksgiving Service & Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving – Nov 20 at 6:00 pm \nThe Billerica Interfaith Association invites you to the Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service and Community Celebration to be held at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church. \nAt 6pm there will be time to share food and conversation in the Parish Hall – a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with neighbors\, members and friends of diverse faiths in our local community. \nAt 7pm the interfaith and inter-generational service in the sanctuary will include inspiration\, prayers\, readings\, singing and music from traditions of our different faith communities. \nThe offering collected at the service will support the Billerica Community Pantry. \nFirst Parish Church is on the Billerica Common at 7 Concord Road. There are handicapped spaces in the church parking lot and additional parking is available behind the Library. Our building is disability accessible — all are welcome!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/interfaith-thanksgiving-service-community-celebration/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181124T200000
DTSTAMP:20181109T124011Z
CREATED:20181109T124011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T124011Z
UID:1750-1543060800-1543089600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:City of Lights 2018
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holidays in Lowell and join us for City of Lights 2018! \nTake the afternoon to stroll downtown Lowell streets and enjoy the fun\, as we celebrate the season! From kids activities and live performances to holiday shopping\, photos with Santa AND the crowd favorite\, the Annual Hot Chocolate Competition\, City of Lights 2018 will make you feel merry. \nThe daytime fun leads to the nighttime extravaganza — The City of Lights Parade and City Hall Lighting — which marks the City’s official start to the holiday season! \nParade Info:\nWe’re excited to announce Mr. John Power\, owner of Wannalancit Mills as this year’s Grand Marshal.\nParade begins at 4:30pm \nFamily Fun at City of Lights:\n1 to 3 pm Photos with Santa at City Hall\n1 to 5 pm Puppetry and Magic Show by Silly Sally at JFK Plaza\n1 to 3:30 pm Holiday Art Exploratory\n1 to 5 pm Holiday Craft Market at JFK Plaza\n1 to 5 pm Ice Skating Rink at JFK Plaza\n3:30 to 5:30 pm Holiday Songs and Singalongs at JFK Plaza \nFestivities include:\n10 am to 1 pm Children’s Shopping Day at the Pollard Library\n2 pm Family Movie Screening at LNHP Visitor Center\n2 to 6 pm Festival of Wreaths – Contest and Raffle\n1 – 3 pm Strolling Carolers throughout Downtown\n12 – 4 pm Holly Jolly Trolley\n2 – 6 pm Self-Guided Tours + FREE Holiday Choral Concert (7p\,) \nMore info at www.lowellcityoflights.org
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/city-of-lights-2018/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181125T210000
DTSTAMP:20181103T121020Z
CREATED:20181103T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181103T121020Z
UID:1726-1543168800-1543179600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Salsa Social in Lowell - November 2018
DESCRIPTION:Come to dance with us and/or listen to great Salsa tunes on Sunday November 25th at 6:15 PM until 9:00 PM.\nAdmission is FREE again this month..
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/salsa-social-in-lowell-november-2018/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T170000
DTSTAMP:20181114T123659Z
CREATED:20181114T123659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T123659Z
UID:1758-1543305600-1543338000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Mill City Grows: Giving Tuesday\, A Global Day of Giving
DESCRIPTION:Support fresh food access in Lowell and make a gift to Mill City Grows on this global day of giving! Save the date for our 2018 #GivingTuesday Facebook Campaign on November 27 — stay tuned for details in upcoming e-newsletters!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/mill-city-grows-giving-tuesday-a-global-day-of-giving/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Local
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