Can Lowell help protect the planet from global warming? Green energy is one important tool communities like Lowell can use to stop climate change. Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is a program that allows local governments like Lowell to use their collective buying power to purchase electricity on behalf of the residents, businesses, and municipal accountsContinue reading →
Tropical Getaway Benefit Concert & Auction for Lowell Transitional Living Center Friday, February 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Zorba Music Hall, 437 Market St., Lowell Help support homeless adults in their journey from homelessness to housing. Performances by local reggae bands Freevolt and Dis 'N Dat. Tickets are $35 each. Tropical attire encouraged. More information: http://ltlc.org/events/Getaway2019
Thank you for applying for our Grassroots Campaign Training. If you have any questions about any part of the questionnaire please call Jordan Berg Powers at 617-722-4320 or e-mail jordan@massalliance.org.
February 9, 10am-2:30pm, Westford: Campaign Training with Mass Alliance; this highly recommended training introduces progressive candidates and campaign workers (paid or volunteer) to the theory and practice behind successful grassroots campaigning. First Parish Church United of Westford; click here to RSVP. Don't miss out on this great opportunity as these trainings don't happen often!
Mass Alliance Candidate & Campaign Training Saturday, February 9, 10:00-2:30, First Parish Church United, 48 Main St., Westford Free training from the experts at Mass Alliance for anyone progressive who’s interested in running or working on a campaign! Featuring experts from Mass Alliance. Lunch provided for a donation, or bring your own. More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/932126153650940
February 9 - 2:00-4:00 p.m., Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St, Brookline, Boston Area Medicare-for-All Barnstorm! Join us for an organizing barnstorm to win Medicare for All by moving members of Congress in the Boston area! February 9-14 is a national week of action for Medicare for All, and hundreds of organizing barnstorms will be held acrossContinue reading →
Temple Emanuel of the Merrimack Valley Grand Reopening and Rededication Sunday, February 10, 12:00 p.m., 151 Warren St. (same building as the Social Security Office), Suite 200, Lowell Lowell's Reform Jewish synagogue, which focuses on social action, is opening its doors to community leaders and members for its dedication of its new home after a recentContinue reading →
Lowell Talks: LGBTQ History Sunday, February 10, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Boott Cotton Mills Museum Events Center, 115 John St, Lowell Join us for a community conversation on LGBTQ history. Hosted in partnership with History UnErased. Free and open to all. More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/309182863070728/?ti=icl
Presented by Facing History and Ourselves and The Allstate Foundation, in partnership with The Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square. Join us for a Community Conversation with Andrew Aydin, creator of the graphic memoir series MARCH, which chronicles the life of Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis. MARCH was co-authored with Congressman LewisContinue reading →
1-3:30pm, Boston: Civics Education Lobby Day - Last session the legislature passed the civics education bill to fanfare and cheers. But the Governor's proposed 2020 budget does not include the necessary funding for the Civics Project Trust Fund, which would implement that legislation. RSVP here.