Do you support an equitable, district-wide recess policy in Lowell? Then we need you to join us! The School Committee voted to move this discussion to the Policy Subcommittee and now they need to hear from you. We are asking for a minimum of 30 minutes of recess for K-8. Our suggested policy guidelines areContinue reading →
Tuesday, April 24, 9:30-11:30 AM, The Java Room, 14 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford, 01824 Our weekly Tuesday morning postcard group in Chelmsford continues. We will write postcards to our elected officials and directly to voters. Information, addresses, and supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies and info as well. See you there!
Please join us for an evening of networking and open dialogue on Lowell's cultural community! Community members are invited to share their ideas about funding cultural activities in Lowell and to find out more about the Lowell Cultural Council. This community input meeting is an annual part of the LCC Grant Process and the resultsContinue reading →
On April 30, Mumia Abu-Jamal, the United States' most prominent political prisoner, the "Voice of the Voiceless," goes to court. Framed up on murder charges in 1982, this former Black Panther, MOVE supporter and radical journalist has been in prison ever since. The Class Struggle Education League (CSEL) is organizing carpools to Philadelphia to packContinue reading →
As part of our Fund Our Schools campaign, Lowell Education Justice Alliance invites you to a FREE screening of Backpack Full of Cash. Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center 246 Market St, Lowell MA --6:00pm (Refreshments at 5:30pm) --7:30pm Community Conversation on the privatization of our public schools. This feature-length documentaryContinue reading →
Join us for Solidarity Lowell's monthly visibility event! 6:30pm-- Join us at the island in front of City Hall to protest against the atrocities of the Trump administration. Please bring signs! 7:30pm-- After the demonstration, come to UnChARTed (103 Market Street) to have some food and/or drinks and discuss the events of the week!
Please join us for our first canal cleanup of the season at Ecumenical Plaza on Suffolk St. between St Patrick's church and Holy Trinity Church, Saturday April 28th 9 am till noon as we clean up in preparation for the Points of Light Celebration later in the day. Last year's event was a huge success,Continue reading →
It's time for postcards again! We'll be at Coffee and Cotton in Mill No. 5(250 Jackson St., 4th floor). We'll be writing to our elected officials and directly to voters! Open to all who want to help with progressive causes. See you then! Note: International Tabletop Day (board games!) is starting at noon in theContinue reading →
Join The Mission Continues Lowell 1st Platoon and Mill City Grows for a service day at the Hampshire Street Garden at Eagle Park, one of our newest community gardens! Come dig in alongside MCG and The Mission Continues as we build a new shed, assemble and fill garden beds, spread wood chips, and plant perennials.Continue reading →
For 2018, we’re adding more space for people to view their lanterns; providing more opportunities beforehand for our community to personalize lanterns with their wishes, remembrances, and creative expressions; and working with Lowell’s diverse communities, artists, and organizations to add special touches to a magical night. We’ll be keeping the elements we heard the communityContinue reading →