Days of Division Short film followed by discussion lead by filmmaker, Raysam Donkoh-Halm. This screening is free and open to the public. Days of Division, a documentary on Lowell's civic-civil war over the location of Lowell High school, as told through the lens of both Downtown and Cawley supporters as they fight for accessibility andContinue reading →
NOTE: LRTA is the host of this session. We are posting to share information with community members and to encourage all affected to attend. From the LRTA website: "The LRTA will be holding formal Public Informational Meetings and a Public Hearing on Proposed Fare Increases." Please join the Lowell public informational meeting noon-2 p.m. onContinue reading →
This event will be at CCU. Come give and get updates about the pipeline. We'll be using the second half of the meeting for working groups to get some work done!
Please join us for an information update session on the new Lowell High project and how it impacts you. The city's project manager, Skanska USA/Perkins Eastman will present on the final options for the Downtown location. The meeting will focus on providing updated information on the next steps the project and allowing community members toContinue reading →
JOIN US for a convening of organizers, activists, leaders, and educators committed to the movement for racial justice in the suburbs. This is a unique opportunity to get to know each other, share strategies, learn about policy issues, and strengthen our efforts. Presenters include the keynote given by George Lakey from Waging Nonviolence.org, Cherish Casey,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! More information: A list of suggested topics, progressive but non-partisan, will beContinue reading →
Twice a year the Coalition for a Better Acre e 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.Continue reading →
We are facing ominous budget developments in Washington. President Trump’s tax bill is ensuring billions of dollars in profits to large corporations and peanuts to working people. His Pentagon spending will lead to more wars, the deaths of innocent civilians, and less security in our own safety. Cuts in essential programs from Climate protection toContinue reading →
We are proud to announce that we will be doing a 2018 March for Science in Boston! PLEASE RSVP AND SHARE: http://marchforscienceboston.betterfutureproject.org/rsvp PLEASE DONATE AND SHARE - https://marchforscienceboston-betterfutureproject.nationbuilder.com/donate At the 2017 March for Science, tens of thousands of us came together to defend science against the assault by leaders in our federal government, and toContinue reading →
Deepen your gardening knowledge or learn valuable tools and tips as a first-time gardener at our inaugural Gardener Training Program (GTP) Spring Series! Over the course of 5 classes, participants will grow their gardening skills as we cover the following topics: building a healthy soil, seeding and transplanting, square foot gardening, garden planning, organic pestContinue reading →