Lowell Education Justice Alliance meeting

Sorry for the lateness of this notice! Our next meeting will be Monday, Aug. 20th at 6pm. We'll meet at the United Teachers of Lowell offices, 169 Merrimack Street, 4th floor. Main agenda items: 1) Update on LEJA's response to the removal of Superintendent Khelfaoui 2) Breakout sessions of: --Neighborhood Schools/Redistricting working group (we wantContinue reading →

Emmylou Harris Concert for Migrant and Refugee Families

  Emmylou Harris Concert for Migrant and Refugee Families More info and tickets here!     http://www.goseelivemusic.co/index.php/2018/07/24/the-lantern-tour-concerts-for-migrant-and-refugee-families-announced-featuring-emmylou-harris-jackson-browne-mary-chapin-carpenter/

50 Miles More – Stand against Gun Violence

Continuing the 50 Miles More #50more in #50states challenge, the young people of Massachusetts are standing against gun violence with a four-day, 50 mile march from the city hall of Worcester, MA to Smith & Wesson headquarters in Springfield, MA. With this march we urge Smith & Wesson to become a part of the solutionContinue reading →

Lowell Naturalization Ceremony: Help Register new citizens

Come join the League of Women Voters and help up to 1000 new American citizens register to vote. It's a very rewarding experience! Schedule (all times are approximate): 9:30: Table setup begins in lobby 10:00-11:30: Tabling in lobby to explain what we are doing and hand out voter registration forms 11:30-12:30: Go inside the auditoriumContinue reading →

Congressional Candidating

Join us for a free, fun chance to meet your candidates for US Congress! Citizens will sit at tables, and candidates will have a few minutes to sit at each table to talk with voters, a little like “speed dating”. This offers candidates and voters the chance to chat informally and have real conversations. LowellContinue reading →

Prison Strike Solidarity!

Nationwide, prisoners are going on strike from August 21-September 9, and we will rally in solidarity with them! We also choose the 23rd of this month to spotlight the 23 hours per day many prisoners spend in solitary confinement We take this moment to build toward abolition and an end to the atrocities our peopleContinue reading →

Brazilian Food Festival

Join us for an incredible day celebrating the Brazilian culture! There will be authentic local Brazilian meats, sides and desserts, live bands, and fun for the whole family! The event is free but all proceeds from food sales, raffles etc will benefit Life Connection Center, bringing healthy meals to the homeless community. Life Connection CenterContinue reading →

4th Annual CHH Family Festival

Every summer, The Center for Hope and Healing, Inc. transforms Shedd Park into a mini carnival with giant inflatable activities, food, music, face painting, hair painting. raffles, and tons of fun. This family friendly events raises funds to support survivors and serves as an opportunity to increase awareness of violence prevention in our community. TicketsContinue reading →

Center for Hope and Healing Family Festival

Aug. 26, 12 am – 5 pm. A family-friendly event at Shedd Park with giant inflatable activities, food, music, face painting, raffles and lots of fun. The event raises funds to support survivors and increase awareness of violence prevention.

LWV 3rd Congressional Forum

The League of Women Voters of Acton-Area, Chelmsford, and Concord-Carlisle with the help of other town leagues in Middlesex County will hold a Candidates Forum for the 3rd Congressional District. The League of Women Voters has invited all candidates whose names will appear on the September 4 ballots to participate. The forum will be heldContinue reading →