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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T120000
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SUMMARY:Buzz For Safety Event
DESCRIPTION:The Buzz For Safety Festival will aim to increase awareness on gender-based violence and how it is connected to toxic masculinity by providing performances from local artists and carrying discussion while folks receive a hair cut with local barbers from Billy’s Barbershop.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/buzz-for-safety-event/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T170000
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SUMMARY:Critical Lowell Immigration Meeting on Sunday\, September 8th
DESCRIPTION:With September right around the corner\, MVP immigrant justice leaders are looking toward a probable mid-September hearing regarding the Work and Family Mobility Act\, a  bill which would provide drivers licenses to our undocumented brothers and sisters statewide. MVP leaders have been actively calling\, writing\, and meeting with state legislators to earn their support for this critical piece of legislation. Unfortunately\, we still have some of our elected officials who have not yet publicly signed on to this critical bill that would protect our immigrant communities. \nKnowing this\, MVP will be hosting a Lowell Immigration Town Hall to hear campaign updates and to strategize ways to earn our local officials’ support. MVP’s statewide coalition partners have asked MVP to commit to bringing a set amount of attendees and we at MVP are dedicated to reaching this goal by bringing a strong team of dedicated pro-immigrant supporters to the event. Below is the information for the event: \nWhat: Lowell Immigration Town Hall\nWhen: Sunday\, September 8th from 1:30-2:45 PM\nWhere: Christ Church United\, 1 Bartlett St.\, Lowell\nWhy: To rally citywide support for the Work and Family Mobility Act \nPlease confirm your attendance by emailing MVP at mvalleypr@gmail.comand let us know how many people will be joining you. Our goal is to pack the church and to let it be known that we need our Lowell elected officials to step up and be leaders when it comes to protecting our city’s immigrant populations. \nOnward! \n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Events \nSeptember 8 – Lowell Immigration Town Hall\nSeptember 10 – Haverhill Chapter Meeting\nSeptember 12 – Lowell Chapter Meeting\nSeptember 25 – Lawrence Chapter Meeting\nOctober 5 – MVP Annual Convention at 9 AM\nNovember 9 – MICAH Dinner\, All Saints Parish\, Haverhill \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow us on Twitter.  Like us on Facebook.\nCheck out our website. \nDonate to support MVP.\nDonate to support Marius\, a guest and asylum-seeker of the Merrimack Valley Interfaith Sanctuary Network.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/critical-lowell-immigration-meeting-on-sunday-september-8th/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T170000
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UID:2620-1567864800-1567875600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Shame on Marty Walsh: a response to police violence
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday August 23rd\, Mayor Marty Walsh handed the alt-right a permit to march down the streets of Boston in a “Straight Pride Parade”. He also gave police forces from all over the state— as well as the F.B.I. and National Guard— the green-light to attack peaceful LGBTQ+ counter-protesters. Bearing “Blue Lives Matter” flags\, they targeted medics\, marshalls\, and press in a calculated attempt to protect the white nationalists\, who called for the forced removal of immigrants\, a return to sexual “normalcy”\, and Trumps re-election\, among other things. \nThe results of the action\, while terrifying\, are ultimately unsurprising. There is documented evidence that a large portion of the B.P.D. is\, in fact\, part of the alt-right. And over the past few years\, we have seen the militarization of black and brown communities progressively escalate— countless ICE raids have taken place in Walsh’s “Sanctuary City”\, and just last month\, Operation ‘Clean Sweep’ brutalized multiple folks experiencing homelessness and put them behind bars. \nIt is time to hold Mayor Walsh and the B.P.D. accountable for their actions. \nThis Saturday\, meet us for a rally outside of City Hall to demand: \n? DROP THE CHARGES: The courts + city are trying to make an example of anyone arrested by way of bogus charges and outrageous punitive measures. Anti-facism is not a crime! \n? RESIGNATION OF JOHN DANILECKI: Captain Danilecki of the B.P.D. Bike Unit is one of the top 50 paid public employees in Boston as of 2016 ($315\,750.29/year)\, and spearheaded the brutality that we saw last Saturday. \n? RESIGNATION OF THOMAS HORGAN: Out of the 36 protestors arraigned this week\, three were ordered by Judge Thomas Horgan to “stay out of Boston”\, under threat of arrest. He didn’t explain his reasoning\, but we know why he did it. The State and its agents will continue to uphold white nationalism unless we FIGHT BACK. \n? END THE MILITARIZATION OF BLACK + BROWN COMMUNITIES: We stand firmly against gentrification\, against the criminalization of poverty and homelessness\, against the long legacies of violence left behind by Jim Crow’s loitering laws\, and against the War on Drugs
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/shame-on-marty-walsh-a-response-to-police-violence/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T180000
DTSTAMP:20190907T122540Z
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UID:2612-1567857600-1567879200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Gurjar India Heritage Fest
DESCRIPTION:Gurjar’s BIGGEST festival is here. Free Entry\, Lots of food\, shopping\, kids activities\, performances\, prizes and much more.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/gurjar-india-heritage-fest/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T170000
DTSTAMP:20190907T122412Z
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UID:2610-1567857600-1567875600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:September Open Studios At Western Avenue
DESCRIPTION:Artists Open Their Doors For\nSeptember Open Studios \nSep 7\, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nOn the first Saturday of every month\, Western Avenue Studios & Western Avenue Lofts artists open their doors to the public. Come take a peek inside their work spaces and see for yourself why #WesternAveArts is the creative soul of Lowell\,Mass .. \nWhat else happens on an #OSSaturday? The Loading Dock Gallery hosts its’ monthly reception for the gallery’s new show – These Shoes Are Made For Walking – from 4-6pm. Navigation Brewing Co. is hosting a fundraiser for the NH Roller Derby with members hanging at NB from 12-5pm. And a food truck will be ready for action from noon – 8pm. \nWestern Avenue is a complex of four buildings of artist studios and loft residences that number over 350 artists. We think that makes us the largest artist community at least on the East Coast – right here in Lowell MA!! \nThis is a free event AND we have plenty of free parking. \nBe sure to follow us on Instagram >> @westernavearts\n+ Sign up on our website for our\nmonthly e-newsletter — westernavenuestudios.com \nWe hope to see you there!!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/september-open-studios-at-western-avenue/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T200000
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SUMMARY:Vesna for Lowell Old Court Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:You’re invite to join Michael Gallagher\, Molly Sheehy\, Peter Martin\, Lianna Kushi & Bob Montgomery for a fundraiser in support of Vesna Nuon’s campaign for city council. \nSuggested donation: $50\, $100\, $200 \nDonate by check at the door\, or online at: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/vesnaforlowell
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/vesna-for-lowell-old-court-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T133000
DTSTAMP:20190630T214313Z
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UID:2482-1567681200-1567690200@solidaritylowell.com
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):\nFirst shift (2 volunteers): \n11:00-12:00: Hand out voter registration forms to all citizens \n12:15-12:45: Go inside the auditorium to watch the naturalization ceremony (if you want) \nSecond shift (8 volunteers): \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-2/
LOCATION:Lowell Memorial Auditorium\, 50 E Merrimack St\, Lowell\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T210000
DTSTAMP:20190902T121032Z
CREATED:20190902T121032Z
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UID:2602-1567623600-1567630800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Next 350 MA meeting: Tom Golden!
DESCRIPTION:Rep Tom Golden will be coming to our next 350 MA meeting!  He is chair of the state legislature’s energy committee and has a major say on a lot of the important climate change legislation we want to see. \nThe meeting will be at our usual place: Wednesday 9/4 at 7 pm at Mill 5 (4th floor\, 250 Jackson St).\nPlease come!  We plan to discuss current legislation and our main message is simple: we need to do as much as we can to move away from fossil fuel and towards renewable energy. And do it as fast as we can!\nYou don’t have to be prepared to speak\,although you’re welcome to.  But it’s really important for Tom to see that Lowell residents and especially constituents care about this.\nSee you Wednesday!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/next-350-ma-meeting-tom-golden/
CATEGORIES:Local,Solidarity Lowell
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T153000
DTSTAMP:20190902T113724Z
CREATED:20190902T113724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T113724Z
UID:2567-1567589400-1567611000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The Work and Family Mobility Act Hearing
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday September 4\, the Transportation Committee will hear testimony on the Work and Family Mobility Act. Community allies\, advocates\, faith leaders\, businesses and law enforcement agree—undocumented immigrants deserve the right to a license. The hearing is our opportunity to show why Massachusetts needs Driver’s Licenses for All. \nIt is important that our Driving Families Forward Coalition shows up in full force throughout the duration of the hearing. The hearing will take place inside room B-1 in the Massachusetts State House starting at 9:30am and will continue throughout the day. \nWe hope you will join us for a successful hearing day to ensure we keep #DrivingMAForward!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-work-and-family-mobility-act-hearing/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190903T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190903T200000
DTSTAMP:20190902T113839Z
CREATED:20190902T113839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T113839Z
UID:2569-1567535400-1567540800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Immigrant Rights Committee monthly Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:(Art by Kadir Nelson\, So Together\, 2016) \nWe will meet on Tuesday\, Sep. 4\, since Monday is Labor Day. Next month we will go back to our usual first Monday of the month. \nPlanning the potluck event in conjunction with Welcoming Week Lowell 2019\, and strategizing about networking with other immigrant communities. \nSign up link for contributions to the potluck event on September 15\, please share: https://mealtrain.com/1g5eo6. There is also an option for financial contributions on that page. \nProposed agenda:\n– Planning the potluck event: Final logistics checklist\, start time and place for setup\, what do we still need?\n– Continuing outreach to other Lowell groups to build alliances and support immigrant rights and needs.\n– Work with MVP (Merrimack Valley Project) to support the Work and Family Mobility Act. https://www.facebook.com/DrivingFamiliesForward/\n– Work with MIRA to support the the Safe Communities Act https://actnow.io/JNdtN99\n– Other immigration related topics. \nBring guests\, all are welcome.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/immigrant-rights-committee-monthly-planning-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190902T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190902T180000
DTSTAMP:20190620T110327Z
CREATED:20190620T110327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T110327Z
UID:2460-1567423800-1567447200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:35th Bread & Roses Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:As the region’s only true Labor Day festival\, 35th Annual Bread & Roses Heritage Festival is an open-air arts and music festival honoring Lawrence\, Massachusetts’ multi-cultural roots and rich labor history while commemorating the most significant event in Lawrence history: the 1912 Bread and Roses Strike. A day of activism and family fun\, the Festival boasts 3 stages of socially conscious performances\, an array of family activities\, rows of community vendors\, historical trolley and walking tours\, culturally diverse food offerings\, educational presentations and more!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/35th-bread-roses-heritage-festival/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190902T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190902T140000
DTSTAMP:20190817T122326Z
CREATED:20190817T122326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T122326Z
UID:2552-1567422000-1567432800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Boston Labor Day March!
DESCRIPTION:From the border to New England and all over the country\, hard-working immigrants are being criminalized\, detained\, deported and separated from their families. We need to come together to say enough is enough! \nThis Labor Day\, lets stand together to uplift the immigrant workers who built our country while advocating for crucial legislation in MA\, including access to driver’s licenses for all regardless of immigration status. Join us as we will also honor this march in remembrance of our late union President\, Héctor Figueroa\, a fearless giant and immigrant rights champion. \nAn attack on immigrants\, is an attack on all of us. Let’s stand together and fight back! \nMARCH START LOCATION: Copley Square\nMARCH END LOCATION: Boston Commons (Bandstand area)\nTIME: 11 am \nPerformances throughout the day by:\n– Honk Band\n– Foundation Movement \nCo-Sponsors:\n– SEIU State Council\n– Indivisible Massachusetts\n– 1199SEIU Massachusetts\n– Driving Families Forward\n– MCAN – Massachusetts Communities Action Network\n– Brazilian Worker Center/Centro do Trabalhador Brasileiro\n– Massachusetts Interfaith Worker Justice\n– The Chelsea Collaborative\n– Field First
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/boston-labor-day-march/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T213000
DTSTAMP:20190716T104846Z
CREATED:20190503T105857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T104846Z
UID:2286-1567274400-1567287000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Merrimack Valley Overdose Awareness Day
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URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/merrimack-valley-overdose-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T150000
DTSTAMP:20190615T121339Z
CREATED:20190615T121339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T121339Z
UID:2422-1567249200-1567263600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Straight Pride is Hate Pride
DESCRIPTION:“Straight Pride Parade” – sounds like a joke\, right? Well\, it is\, but local far-right homophobic and transphobic activists are working to make it a reality in Boston by holding one on August 31st. \nMore than an absurd joke\, this is an attempt to gain legitimacy for a violently homophobic\, transphobic\, and misogynistic agenda. The organizers have a long track record of bigotry and support of fascist groups. SPLC-designated hate group Mass Resistance has shown early interest in the event. \nIn August 2017\, the people of Boston dealt a body blow to the national alt-right by bringing out thousands of people to tell these fascists — many of them the same people as those organizing the “straight pride parade” — that we won’t have hate in our city. Let’s turn out again to show them that however they rebrand\, we see through their lies and will always come out united against their hate.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/straight-pride-is-hate-pride/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T120000
DTSTAMP:20190615T121158Z
CREATED:20190615T121158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T121158Z
UID:2420-1567242000-1567252800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Fight Supremacy: Hands Off Our Pride
DESCRIPTION:In August of 2017 Monica Cannon-Grant and Didi Delgado with 45\,000 of their closest friends marched from Roxbury to Boston Common in response to Charlottesville and the Whyte Supremacist that were promoting hatred in Boston. \nWord on the Street is that “Whyte Supremacist” oops I meant “Straight Pride Folks” plan to show up August 31st…well so will we? We as a City have to send a message that your Hatred\, Phobias and Racism isn’t welcomed here. \nHANDS OF OUR PRIDE?\nFor Questions\, Sponsorship\, Volunteers please contact: movementresistance@gmail.com \nOrganized by: Violence In Boston Inc. & Black Lives Matter Cambridge
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/fight-supremacy-hands-off-our-pride/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T230000
DTSTAMP:20190817T122432Z
CREATED:20190817T122432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T122432Z
UID:2554-1566932400-1566946800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Neighbor to Neighbor Worcester Kick Off
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be back in Worcester! Join us for a night of Solidarity\, Celebration\, and Liberation as we kick off the relaunch of our Worcester Chapter. We welcome the Worcester community and surrounding cities/towns to Bull Mansion. Friday September 27th From 7:00pm to 11:00 \nFor Food\, Drinks\, and Music! Special guests\, Sponsors\, and Speakers to be announced leading to the event.\nSuggested Donations listed on the ticket link.\nNo one will be turned away at the door! \nAdditional Event details: Multilingual\, Handicap Access.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/neighbor-to-neighbor-worcester-kick-off/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T190000
DTSTAMP:20190817T121610Z
CREATED:20190817T121610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T121610Z
UID:2546-1566754200-1566759600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Solidarity Lowell August Meeting - public event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the monthly general meeting of Solidarity Lowell!\nFeaturing Mary Taurus\, who will present an overview of the four election system options that will be up for a vote by the City Council\, and provide opportunity for discussion and feedback.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/solidarity-lowell-august-meeting-public-event/
CATEGORIES:Local,Solidarity Lowell
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T150000
DTSTAMP:20190817T122156Z
CREATED:20190817T122156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T122156Z
UID:2550-1566741600-1566745200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Interfaith Prayer Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Join MCAN as we raise our voices and prayers in support of ICE detainees. A monthly gathering that draws together different faith traditions\, we are able to gather in fellowship with the detained who come to the windows of the Suffolk County Jail to witness the power of the people who remind them they are not alone or forgotten. This month’s vigil is co-sponsored with King’s Chapel.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/interfaith-prayer-vigil/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T160000
DTSTAMP:20190630T213800Z
CREATED:20190630T213717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190630T213800Z
UID:2478-1566734400-1566748800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:5th Annual Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Hope and Healing’s 5th Annual Family Festival and (BRAND NEW!!!) Wellness Fair \nEvery summer The Center for Hope and Healing\, Inc. transforms Shedd Park into our own amusement park with games\, water activities\, live music\, food\, and raffles. \nNew this year!!! A wellness fair! Festival vendors will be unified by a common theme of wellness and we will host community fitness classes throughout the day. \nFollow the social media buzz for the event with #CHHFamFest19 \n**Check back for the community fitness schedule!** \nAll event proceeds support survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones in our community.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/2478/
LOCATION:The Center for Hope and Healing\, 435 Rogers St\, Lowell\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T200000
DTSTAMP:20190817T122806Z
CREATED:20190817T122806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T122806Z
UID:2556-1566496800-1566504000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:History in the Making Presented by Lowell Votes
DESCRIPTION:In a decision mandated by the courts\, the city must choose from four options that will change how city council and school committee members are selected. We will discuss all the options more at the meeting\, but you can learn more about the options here. \nThis is a major decision that will change the City of Lowell forever\, don’t miss out on making history. \nBe a Part of History\nAugust 22\, 2019\n6 – 8 PM\nMercier Center\n21 Salem St. \nFood will be provided \nPresented by Lowell Votes partners: Working Cities Lowell\, CBA\, ACTION and Latinx Community Center for Empowerment
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/history-in-the-making-presented-by-lowell-votes/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T193000
DTSTAMP:20190722T104104Z
CREATED:20190722T104104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T104104Z
UID:2516-1566496800-1566502200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Sing Out Strong: Immigrant Voices + Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:SING OUT STRONG: Immigrant Voices is a free concert of new songs based on the stories and experiences of Boston area immigrants. Presented by White Snake Projects in partnership with WBUR’s City Space\, Sing Out Strong features composers from Peru\, Latvia\, India\, China\, Taiwan\, and Mexico and writers from Haiti\, Vietnam\, Brazil\, the Dominican Republic\, and China. Composers and writers have been paired up to amplify stories of the immigrant experience through song and to celebrate the contributions of immigrant artists to our city and culture. We’ll also hear from a panel of immigration experts\, including individuals with DACA status. Join us for this discourse on one of the most urgent social challenges facing us today. \nThe concert is free but seating is limited; reservations recommended.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/sing-out-strong-immigrant-voices-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T200000
DTSTAMP:20190821T104536Z
CREATED:20190821T104536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T104536Z
UID:2559-1566414000-1566417600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:350 MA group meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hello Lowell area climate activists – our 350 MA group will be meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at the normal place and time: 7 pm at Mill 5 on 250 Jackson St. – 4th floor. \nAgenda will include:\n\n\nLowell’s Community Aggregation follow up\nTabling report and future plans\nPublic Transit campaign\nClimate Strike 9/20\nMeeting with Tom Golden
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/350-ma-group-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Local,Solidarity Lowell
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T140000
DTSTAMP:20190817T121233Z
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UID:2540-1566306000-1566309600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:August Jericho Walk At Burlington MA ICE Office
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Jericho Walk at the ICE office in Burlington\, MA. \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. \nThis event will take place unless there is extreme weather.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/august-jericho-walk-at-burlington-ma-ice-office/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T170000
DTSTAMP:20190817T121507Z
CREATED:20190817T121506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T121507Z
UID:2544-1566142200-1566147600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Recess Rally - Boston
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP here: https://act.everytown.org/event/august-recess-2019/25047/ \n‪On August 18 Massachusetts Moms Demand Action\, Students Demand Action\, and community partners are raising our voices to let the U.S. Senate know we’ve had enough. Our Senators need to enact meaningful gun violence prevention measures. Can you rally with us in Boston at 3 p.m. to do just that?‬ \n‪We demand that Senators return to Washington from their August recess\, do their jobs\, and vote on gun legislation to save lives. The epidemic of gun violence in our nation isn’t taking a vacation and neither should Congress until they pass meaningful gun violence prevention measures‬. \nWe’re asking everyone to wear red\, if possible.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/recess-rally-boston/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190818
DTSTAMP:20190817T121339Z
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UID:2542-1566000000-1566086399@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival
DESCRIPTION:Vibol Films will have information booth\, all related to film industry\, at the water festival. We will have film equipment on display. And also Q&A session with director and producer Vibol S. Sungkriem.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-southeast-asian-water-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T200000
DTSTAMP:20190807T161108Z
CREATED:20190807T161108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T161108Z
UID:2534-1565892000-1565899200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:ROE ACT "Take Action Event"
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Valley Action for Choice invites you to a ROE ACT “Take Action Event”. Event will include: Speakers from the “Bad Old Days Group”\, sharing stories about life before Roe v. Wade; education on the ROE Act and how it improves abortion access in Massachusetts; grassroots organizing; post-carding; letters to the editor; calls to our State Legislators and more! Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to lindapiano4953@gmail.com for address.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/roe-act-take-action-event/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T200000
DTSTAMP:20190722T103835Z
CREATED:20190722T103835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T103835Z
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Rights Committee Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:(Art by Kadir Nelson\, So Together\, 2016) \nPlanning the potluck event in conjunction with Welcoming Week Lowell 2019\, and strategizing about networking with other immigrant communities. \nSign up link for contributions to the potluck event on September 15\, please share: https://mealtrain.com/1g5eo6. There is also an option for financial contributions on that page. \nProposed agenda:\n– Planning the potluck event:\n— Flyers\n— Advertising\n— Donations\n— MC for the entertainment portion \n— More help & participation\n— Ice Cream Truck\n– Continuing outreach to other Lowell groups to build alliances and support immigrant rights and needs.\n– Statewide initiative to support the Safe Communities Act https://actnow.io/JNdtN99 \nBring guests\, all are welcome.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/immigrant-rights-committee-planning-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190802T210000
DTSTAMP:20190715T105342Z
CREATED:20190715T105342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T105342Z
UID:2506-1564768800-1564779600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Canalside Arts Lucy Larcom Park
DESCRIPTION:Food trucks\, music\, drama/spoken word\, dance\, and a student/professional art exhibition for three Fridays in summer 2019! See our canalside in an all-new way.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/canalside-arts-lucy-larcom-park/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T203000
DTSTAMP:20190715T105118Z
CREATED:20190715T105118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T105118Z
UID:2504-1564686000-1564691400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Breaking Science: Renewable Energy
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the science and technologies in the news\, from the scientists and engineers who work on them! With the threat of catastrophic climate change\, it’s all the more important that we minimize our global carbon emissions. Come hear mechanical engineer Christian Irwin talk about what we mean by “renewable energy\,” technology from past to present that will help reduce our carbon footprint\, and a quick run-down of the Green New Deal and how it plans to incorporate sustainable sources of energy to power our future! Ages 14 and up. FREE! Register at westfordlibrary.org or call 978-399-2304
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/breaking-science-renewable-energy/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T210000
DTSTAMP:20190708T105720Z
CREATED:20190708T105720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T105720Z
UID:2495-1564599600-1564606800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Voter Choice MA Greater Lowell July Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\nGreater Lowell Chapter Meeting\nWednesday\, July 31 | 7pm – 9pm\n15 Concord Rd (Basement Meeting Room)\nBillerica\, MA 01821
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/voter-choice-ma-greater-lowell-july-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Local,Solidarity Lowell
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