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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T173000
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SUMMARY:Trump/Pence Regime Must Go! Protest Rally!
DESCRIPTION:Regardless of whether you voted…\nNo matter who wins\nWe Must Be In the Streets\,\nBeginning the Day After the Midterm Elections \nTO DEMAND AND DEMONSTRATE OUR DETERMINATION THAT:\nIN THE NAME OF HUMANITY\,\nTHE TRUMP/PENCE REGIME MUST GO! \nWEDNESDAY\, NOVEMBER 7\, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Outside South Station at Summer and Atlantic Avenue. \nThese are not “normal” times. For nearly two years\, the Trump/Pence regime has maneuvered through one shocking crime against the people after another\, burying each under yet another monstrous offense. Muslims banned. Immigrant children languishing in concentration camps. White supremacy riding high. Women and LGBTQ people slammed backwards. Threats of nuclear war. Accelerated environmental destruction. A pro-fascist majority on the Supreme Court.\nTrump’s “Make America Great Again” is a 21st century fascist program of Manifest Destiny – “America First” – wrapped in the flag and Mike Pence’s Bible taken literally\, with a program of white supremacy\, misogyny\, and xenophobia.\nThis emergency will not – and cannot – be redressed through the normal process of elections.\nWould a “Blue Wave” really temper the belligerent bigotry of Trump\, a man who lashes out and bludgeons past every obstacle? Could a “Blue Wave” reverse the fascist judges already packed onto the courts? And what if the Republicans win? The Trump/Pence regime – and their whole fascist party – will be even more emboldened to “run the table” and lock in their nightmare.\nFascism can come to power through the normal processes of elections and laws\, but it cannot be removed from power in that way.\nBut there IS a way to stop the Trump/Pence regime. A determined struggle of the people that doesn’t yield and won’t be provoked can create the kind of political crisis that compels their removal from power. We are talking about massive protests that don’t end after one day – but come back day after day after day\, growing to millions raising the demand: THIS NIGHTMARE MUST END: THE TRUMP/PENCE REGIME MUST GO!\nRefuseFascism.org is organizing now to get in position to launch this struggle at the soonest possible time. Protesting the day after the midterms\, when the whole country will be thinking about what the elections mean for Trump’s future\, will put before the people the truth: no matter who wins\, the only real way to stop the Trump/Pence regime will be through determined struggle in the streets.\nDonate and start organizing with RefuseFascism.org today to help wake and mobilize the one force that can stop a fascist America – millions of people in the streets saying:\nNO! In the Name of Humanity\, We REFUSE to Accept a Fascist America!\nThis Nightmare Must End: The Trump/Pence Regime Must Go! \n________________________________________\nRefuseFascism.org is a movement of people coming from diverse perspectives\, united in our recognition that the Trump/Pence Regime poses a catastrophic danger to humanity and the planet\, and that it is our responsibility to drive them from power through massive nonviolent political protest. We are united in these demands:\nThis Nightmare Must End: The Trump/Pence Regime Must Go!\nIN THE NAME OF HUMANITY\, WE REFUSE TO ACCEPT A FASCIST AMERICA
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/trump-pence-regime-must-go-protest-rally/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181105T203000
DTSTAMP:20181020T114110Z
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SUMMARY:Lowell Alliance Dance Party & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Come raise the roof while helping raise funds to support Lowell Alliance! Our first ever fundraiser ($35 a ticket) will feature a live band\, dancing\, light bites\, raffle prizes and a cash bar. \nExamples of what $35 can do for the community through Lowell Alliance! \n– 200 cases of diapers to families in need\n– Nearly 60 voter guides for residents\n– Food or outreach materials for a public event (citizenship clinic\, public information session\, tenants rights meeting\, etc.)\n– Sharing information at a community Resource Fair\n– Training binders for 7/15 grassroots leaders participating in the annual Empower program \nhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/lowellalliance/about
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-alliance-dance-party-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T163000
DTSTAMP:20181103T120800Z
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UID:1722-1541343600-1541349000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The Mischlinge Exposé
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Carolyn Enger presents a multimedia program exploring universal issues of identity and tolerance through the experiences of German Jews before\, during\, and after the Holocaust. Carolyn will play music she commissioned for the Mischlinge Exposé. Sponsored by Congregation Shalom. \nTo reserve tickets call 978-251-8091\, or email office@congregationshalom.org. Suggested donation is $10. Reservations advised as seating is limited. \nProceeds will benefit Facing History and Ourselves\, an educational program to engage students from diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism\, prejudice\, and anti-Semitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry\,
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-mischlinge-expose/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T170000
DTSTAMP:20180503T111851Z
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SUMMARY:CMAA 34th Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:Please save the date. Our 34th Annual Gala is taking place November 3\, 2018.\nសូមមេត្តាកត់សម្គាល់ថា​ ថ្ងៃទី ៣ ខែ វិច្ឆិកា ឆ្នាំ ២០១៨ ជាថ្ងៃ ដែលសមាគមខ្មែរ នឹងប្រារព្ធពិធី រាត្រីសមោសរប្រចាំឆ្នាំលើកទី ៣៤ (34th Annual Gala) ។ \nTickets and event sponsorship information will be available soon.\nតំលៃសំបុត្រចូល និង ព័ត៌មានស្តីពី ការជួយឧបត្ថម្ភ និង គាំទ្រនូវវិធីនេះ នីងមាននៅពេលឆាប់ៗខាងមុខនេះ។ \nA special thanks to our intern Trinh for the design! #cmaa34gala\nសូម អរគុណយ៉ាងជ្រាលជ្រៅ ដល់ កញ្ញ Trinh ជាអ្នកធ្វើកម្មសិក្សារបស់យើង ក្នុងការរៀបចំ ធ្វើ ការផ្សាយពាណិជ្ជកម្មនេះឡើង #cmaa34gala
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/cmaa-34th-annual-gala/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T133000
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UID:1712-1541073600-1541079000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The War Over Facts - Win it with Vote Smart
DESCRIPTION:November 1 – 12:00-1:30 pm\, Lexington Community Center\, room 242\nRichard Kimball\, Vote Smart President\, will be demonstrating Vote Smart’s new tools defending each citizen’s right to the truth. The presentations will be in four parts about 10 to 15 minutes each.\n\n\n– The Founding Fathers feared that if they cast power out to the people\, they would not know enough to self-govern successfully and “factions” would take control.\n– How fun\, famous and dangerous political commercials manipulate people emotionally instead of informing them intellectually.\n– “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” – Mark Twain. The growth of lies and the people’s expectation and acceptance of them.\n– Practical means and demonstrations of defending your right to the facts\, the truth and the reality that our democracy is so dependent on.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-war-over-facts-win-it-with-vote-smart/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T103000
DTSTAMP:20181016T112707Z
CREATED:20181016T112707Z
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UID:1669-1540891800-1540895400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Lowell School Committee is holding the public hearing for Superintendent Salah Khelfaoui
DESCRIPTION:Lowell School Committee is holding the public hearing for Superintendent Salah Khelfaoui at 9:30 AM on Tuesday\, October 30th.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/lowell-school-committee-is-holding-the-public-hearing-for-superintendent-salah-khelfaoui/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T170000
DTSTAMP:20181020T114924Z
CREATED:20181020T114924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T114924Z
UID:1707-1540828800-1540832400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell Dedicate Franklin Street Park
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to all of your hard work\, we are ready to dedicate our Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell Franklin Street Park in Lowell.\nWe hope that you will be able to join us on Monday\, October 29th at 4:00 pm for our dedication ceremony.\nThis park has been a labor of love for over a year and would not have been possible without you.\nWe know that Acre residents of all ages will enjoy this park for years to come. \nHope to see you on the 29th!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/habitat-for-humanity-of-greater-lowell-dedicate-franklin-street-park/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T193000
DTSTAMP:20181006T132302Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181006T132302Z
UID:1663-1540747800-1540755000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Solidarity Lowell October Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting\, Featuring —\nQuestion 1: both sides present their case \nFull Agenda to be posted closer to the meeting date.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/solidarity-lowell-october-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Local,Solidarity Lowell
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T143000
DTSTAMP:20181016T113146Z
CREATED:20181016T113146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T113146Z
UID:1674-1540645200-1540650600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Paris Peace Accords: History & Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Cambodia’s 1991\, Paris Peace Accords: History & Legacy\nSaturday\, October 27th\, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm\nUMass Lowell O’Leary Library # 222\n61 Wider Street Lowell MA. The attached flyer\, for more details.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/paris-peace-accords-history-legacy/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T210000
DTSTAMP:20181020T115316Z
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UID:1709-1540576800-1540587600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:MVP Annual Convention & Sustainability Workshop
DESCRIPTION:MVP Annual Convention & Sustainability Workshop\nFriday October 26th 6-9pm & Saturday October 27th 10am-5pm\nMVP Office 1045 Essex St. Lawrence\n\nAttention all MVP members! Join us for our Annual Convention on October 26th and 27th. This special two day event will include an extended fundraising workshop and as always the election of MVP’s Officers. As a member of MVP you are entitled to participate in this election and have a leader from your group run for office. If you or a member of your group is interested in holding a position on the Executive Council please reach out to the Nominations Committee at mvalleypr@gmail.comwith the subject line as “ATTN Nominations Committee.”\nThis year we will also be welcoming Kathy Sharkey of the Peace Development Fund. The Peace Development Fund is a new funder for MVP and has chosen us to participate in a 3-year Sustainability Project. Every year they will host a two-day workshop to help MVP refine our fundraising strategy\, build the organization\, and ultimately be more prepared to organize around our vision of justice. If you have any questions about this event please reach out to MVP Organizer Leena Mathew at hmathew93@gmail.com.\n\n¡Atención a todos los miembros de MVP! Únase a nosotros para nuestra Convención Anual el 26 y 27 de Octubre. Este evento especial de dos días va a incluir un taller extendido de recaudación de fondos y\, como siempre\, la elección de los oficiales de MVP. Como miembro de MVP\, tienes derecho a participar en esta elección. Si usted o un miembro de su grupo está interesado en ocupar un puesto en el Consejo Ejecutivo\, pongate en contacto con el Comité de Nominaciones a mvalleypr@gmail.com con la línea de asunto como “ATTN Comité de Nominaciones.”\nEste año también daremos la bienvenida a Kathy Sharkey del Peace Development Fund. PDF es un nuevo financiador de MVP y nos ha elegido para participar en un Proyecto de Sostenibilidad de 3 años. Cada año ellos van a organizar un taller de dos días para ayudar a MVP a refinar nuestra estrategia de recaudación de fondos\, construir la organización y\, a largo plazo\, estar más preparados para organizar con nuestra visión de la justicia. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este evento\, debes contactar la organizadora de MVP\, Leena Mathew\, a hmathew93@gmail.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow us on Twitter.  Like us on Facebook.\nCheck out our website.\n\nDonate to support MVP.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate to support the Merrimack Valley Interfaith Sanctuary Network.  Like us on Facebook.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/mvp-annual-convention-sustainability-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T193000
DTSTAMP:20181016T112924Z
CREATED:20181016T112924Z
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UID:1672-1540402200-1540409400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:October CHOP Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This months CHOP is hosted by Lowell Housing Authority!!\nJoin us for a fun and spooky CHOP Dinner ! Make sure to wear your Halloween costumes for at chance at winning the raffle ! \nCHOP Dinners are a monthly event\, a way to enjoy a free\, healthy meal and discuss ways to create a healthy life and strong community for you\, your family\, and your neighborhood. Everyone is welcome\, and it’s a great way to meet new people and connect in a warm\, friendly environment.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/october-chop-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T170000
DTSTAMP:20181006T132111Z
CREATED:20181006T132111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181006T132111Z
UID:1661-1540137600-1540141200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:General Meeting- Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:Our October general meeting will be a day of Action! We will have post cards to write and phone banking for yes on 3 ballot question to protect rights for our transgender neighbors\, family\, and friends. Come and go as you need. We will provide pizza and drinks.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/general-meeting-day-of-action/
CATEGORIES:Local,Solidarity Lowell
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T133000
DTSTAMP:20181006T130149Z
CREATED:20181006T130149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181006T130149Z
UID:1641-1540117800-1540128600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:What Does Freedom For All Really Mean?
DESCRIPTION:At First Parish Church United\, our respect for the worth and dignity of all is one of our guiding principles. Join us at on Sunday\, October 21 at 10:30 as we affirm our support for our LGBTQ community in a special service with guest speaker Alexandra Chandler. \nAlexandra knows something about courage. In 2006\, as a transgender woman\, she was one of the first in the U.S. intelligence community to transition on the job. She served for 12 years in Naval Intelligence preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction from countries like North Korea and Iran and targeting arms smuggling to war zones and terrorist groups. In 2018\, she became Massachusetts’s first openly transgender candidate for US Congress here in the third district. She currently lives in Haverhill with her wife and two children. She is a strong advocate for freedom for all and Yes on Ballot question 3. \nThe service will be followed with a discussion at coffee hour with Alexandra. Join us to hear how we can protect our transgender neighbors\, friends\, and family members by voting Yes on ballot question 3. Please invite friends\, neighbors and family members to join us for this special service! All are welcome.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/what-does-freedom-for-all-really-mean/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T233000
DTSTAMP:20180917T004722Z
CREATED:20180917T004722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T004722Z
UID:1586-1540058400-1540078200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The Town and The City Festival
DESCRIPTION:Porter Productions presents the lineup for the first-ever\nThe Town and The City Festival to be held in Lowell\, MA on October 19th and 20th. The festival\, which will be held in multiple venues in downtown Lowell\, will celebrate the adventurous spirit of Lowell native\, Jack Kerouac\, in an event which features both locally based and national touring acts. Named for the title of his first major published work\, The Town and City Festival offers Two-Day Passes that will be available for just $45 and single day passes for $32. A limited number of individual show tickets are also available. For tickets go to https://bit.ly/2w78AmC. \nAttendees with day passes will have access to music across a multitude of venues in Lowell to see artists including Abbie Barrett\, Ali McGuirk\, Andrea Gibson\, Analog Heart\, Anjimile\, Arlen\, Bat House\, Billy Wylder\, Bong Wish\, Caitlin Canty\, Chris Freeman (from Parsonfield)\, Chris Trapper\, D-Tension with DJ Emoh Betta\, daisybones\, Damon & Naomi\, Dan and the Wildfire\, DJ Myth\, Ed “Moose” Savage\, Edo G\, Evan Goodrow Band\, EXP\, Frank Morey\, Gary Hoey\, Horse Mode\, Idle Pilot\, Ill Supreme\, Janaka Stucky\, Jireh Calo\, Kingsley Flood\, Kristin Hersh\, Luna Collective featuring Cara Campanelli\, Melvern Taylor\, oldsoul\, Phil Cambra and The Space Cadets\, Ryan Lee Crosby\, Scarlett Sabet\, Scott Pittman\, Sechion\, Sugar Blood Jinx\, Surprise Party\, The Droimlins\, The Natty D’s\, The Party Band\, The Shirts And Shoes\, Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys\, Will Dailey\, and Wreckless Eric. Additional acts are expected to be added to the lineup soon. \n“I am devoted to Lowell and love the idea of adding a significant event that heightens Lowell’s reputation as a major arts and music community in the vibrant New England landscape\,” said festival promoter\, Chris Porter\, a Lowell native. “Bringing a unique and diverse festival event to a region that has a relatively limited number of festivals is a true labor of love for me. To have this event stand alongside the Lowell Folk Festival\, the Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park\, and other great area events will be an honor.” \nVenues across downtown Lowell will be hosting the festival including The Luna Theater\, Coffee and Cotton\, Christ Church United\, Gallery Z\, and the Parker Gallery at the Whistler House Museum of Art which will host all ages performances. Other participating venues will be Zorba Music Hall\, Uncharted Gallery\, Warp & Weft\, The Old Court\, and Dudley’s which will host 21+ shows. \nMuch more information can be found at www.thetownandthecityfestival.com
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-town-and-the-city-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T173000
DTSTAMP:20180821T103030Z
CREATED:20180821T103030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180821T103030Z
UID:1510-1540053000-1540056600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Bike to Goat Yoga - Charity Night for Mass Bike
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the farm for a 1 hour session of Goat Yoga accompanied by our baby fainting goat kids. The class is sequenced for all levels of yoga (beginners are welcome too!!)\, and focuses on deepening the human connection to nature\, nurturing communication with animals\, as well as fostering mindfulness\, breath\, and meditation all in a gorgeous setting with some spectacularly fluffy and sweet assistants. Appropriate for ages 12+ yrs old (ages 3-11 with prior approval)\, the session includes 30/40 minutes of gentle yoga while the goats interact with you\, and a 20 min cool down seated poses while you continue to hold\, pat\, snap pictures\, and feed goat treats. \nSAT\, October 20th\, 4:30PM Bike to Goat Yoga Mass Bike Fundraiser\, Plus Saintly Cider Tasting – $40 per person
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/bike-to-goat-yoga-charity-night-for-mass-bike/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T160000
DTSTAMP:20181020T113405Z
CREATED:20181020T113405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T113405Z
UID:1695-1540044000-1540051200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Solidarity Rally With Local 26 Striking Marriott Hotel Workers
DESCRIPTION:Join us to rally with striking Marriott workers and say one job should be enough! On October 20\, the biggest hotel company in the world will hear us from Boston and more cities across the U.S. and Canada. \nOn October 3\, workers walked out at seven Marriott-operated hotels\, including the Aloft Boston Seaport District\, the Element Boston Seaport District\, the Ritz-Carlton Boston\, the Sheraton Boston\, the W Hotel Boston\, the Westin Boston Waterfront\, and the Westin Copley Place. This is the first hotel strike in Boston’s history. \nMarriott is the largest and most profitable hotel chain in the world\, but UNITE HERE Local 26 workers in Boston have had their contracts expire as they struggle to win basic job security\, safer working conditions\, and jobs that are enough to support their families. Although UNITE HERE workers provide the exemplary guest services that keep Marriott profitable\, too many find that when you work at Marriott\, one job is not enough. Workers are making a sacrifice to win jobs that are enough to live in the communities where they work and have the dignity of job security and workplace safety. Please help us make this a reality. \nSee you in the streets October 20! #MarriottStrike #1job
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/solidarity-rally-with-local-26-striking-marriott-hotel-workers/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T160000
DTSTAMP:20180925T111621Z
CREATED:20180925T111621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T111621Z
UID:1614-1540040400-1540051200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Curiosity Cube Comes to Pollard Library
DESCRIPTION://FREE TO ATTEND FOR KIDS AND ADULTS// \nThe Curiosity Cube is an unstructured learning environment equipped with the latest technology to inspire curiosity in science and technology for all. The Curiosity Cube utilizes a retrofitted shipping container that is mobile\, customizable and focuses on overarching science topics. \nThe three experiments community members will have a chance to do center on the superpower of cells. \n1. Cell Communication- learn how cells communicate within our body to perform their different responsibilities/jobs and code “signal bots” to send cell signals around the body \n2. Microscopes- learn how cells create our organs and use five microscopes to find out which organ is on the microscope slide \n3. Virtual Reality- Dive into one cell and learn about the organelles that make up a cell through a Virtual Reality( VR) game.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/curiosity-cube-comes-to-pollard-library/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T233000
DTSTAMP:20180917T004559Z
CREATED:20180917T004559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T004559Z
UID:1584-1539972000-1539991800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The Town and The City Festival
DESCRIPTION:Porter Productions presents the lineup for the first-ever\nThe Town and The City Festival to be held in Lowell\, MA on October 19th and 20th. The festival\, which will be held in multiple venues in downtown Lowell\, will celebrate the adventurous spirit of Lowell native\, Jack Kerouac\, in an event which features both locally based and national touring acts. Named for the title of his first major published work\, The Town and City Festival offers Two-Day Passes that will be available for just $45 and single day passes for $32. A limited number of individual show tickets are also available. For tickets go to https://bit.ly/2w78AmC. \nAttendees with day passes will have access to music across a multitude of venues in Lowell to see artists including Abbie Barrett\, Ali McGuirk\, Andrea Gibson\, Analog Heart\, Anjimile\, Arlen\, Bat House\, Billy Wylder\, Bong Wish\, Caitlin Canty\, Chris Freeman (from Parsonfield)\, Chris Trapper\, D-Tension with DJ Emoh Betta\, daisybones\, Damon & Naomi\, Dan and the Wildfire\, DJ Myth\, Ed “Moose” Savage\, Ed Balloon\, Edo G\, Evan Goodrow Band\, EXP\, Frank Morey\, Gary Hoey\, Horse Mode\, Idle Pilot\, Ill Supreme\, Janaka Stucky\, Jireh Calo\, Kingsley Flood\, Kristin Hersh\, Luna Collective featuring Cara Campanelli\, Melvern Taylor\, oldsoul\, Phil Cambra and The Space Cadets\, Ryan Lee Crosby\, Scarlett Sabet\, Scott Pittman\, Sechion\, Sugar Blood Jinx\, Surprise Party\, The Droimlins\, The Natty D’s\, The Party Band\, The Shirts And Shoes\, Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys\, Will Dailey\, and Wreckless Eric. \n“I am devoted to Lowell and love the idea of adding a significant event that heightens Lowell’s reputation as a major arts and music community in the vibrant New England landscape\,” said festival promoter\, Chris Porter\, a Lowell native. “Bringing a unique and diverse festival event to a region that has a relatively limited number of festivals is a true labor of love for me. To have this event stand alongside the Lowell Folk Festival\, the Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park\, and other great area events will be an honor.” \nVenues across downtown Lowell will be hosting the festival including The Luna Theater\, Coffee and Cotton\, Christ Church United\, Gallery Z\, and the Parker Gallery at the Whistler House Museum of Art which will host all ages performances. Other participating venues will be Zorba Music Hall\, Uncharted Gallery\, Warp & Weft\, The Old Court\, and Dudley’s which will host 21+ shows. \nMuch more information can be found at www.thetownandthecityfestival.com
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-town-and-the-city-festival/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T200000
DTSTAMP:20181016T113432Z
CREATED:20181016T113432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T113432Z
UID:1678-1539799200-1539806400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Environmental Trivia Night - Solarize Lowell
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the volunteers of Solarize Lowell\, 350.org\, and ReVision Energy to put your environmental knowledge to the test! There will be rounds that focus on solar energy\, Lowell history\, environmental facts and songs related to the environment. Grab a friend and head down to Lowell Beer Works for a game night you won’t want to miss! \n$5 a team\, to help 350 Lowell\nNo more than 5 people on a team\nLight appetizers provided by ReVision Energy\, the selected Solarize Installer \nPlease RSVP using the form at https://solarizelowell.com/events/!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/environmental-trivia-night-solarize-lowell/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T140000
DTSTAMP:20181016T113715Z
CREATED:20181016T113715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T113715Z
UID:1682-1539694800-1539698400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:ericho Walk At 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.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/ericho-walk-at-ice-office/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T170000
DTSTAMP:20181016T114235Z
CREATED:20181016T114235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T114235Z
UID:1686-1539676800-1539709200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Together & Free
DESCRIPTION:Together & Free\, and we are looking to recruit some volunteers to join ‘support pods’ for families that were separated while crossing the border into the U.S. and are now reunited in the Boston area. Each volunteer will be part of a small group that is dedicated to one or two families\, and together\, the group will make an ongoing commitment to help the family by gathering donations on their behalf\, visiting them to drop off food or clothes\, giving them rides to appointments\, helping them navigate accessing services\, etc. Each individual volunteer will have flexibility to help when they are able\, and the family will have a network to draw on. At the moment\, there is an urgent need for more volunteers to help families in North Chelmsford and Lowell. These are Spanish-speaking families\, so facility with Spanish is a plus\, but many of the support activities can be handled using Google translate and enthusiastic hand gestures (I speak from experience). Please contact me if you are interested! You can email me at madeleine.e.jacobs@gmail.com. Thank you!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/together-free/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T180000
DTSTAMP:20181006T131917Z
CREATED:20181006T131917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181006T131917Z
UID:1659-1539511200-1539540000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Progressive Mass North Shore Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:10 am at 73 Main Street\, North Andover for Christina Minicucci\n1pm 203 Turnpike\, North Andover for Tram Nguyen\n4pm 185 Main Street\, Groveland for Christina Eckert
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/progressive-mass-north-shore-day-of-action/
CATEGORIES:Solidarity Lowell,State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T160000
DTSTAMP:20181006T131809Z
CREATED:20181006T131809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181006T131809Z
UID:1657-1539439200-1539446400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Losing My Children
DESCRIPTION:Authors and domestic violence survivors Donna Buiso and Ruth Collins explore how to move on after repeated challenges from the Family Court system. Both women share their stories of the\nchaos and manipulation\, and finding hope. Saturday\, October 13\, 2018 AT 2:00 p.m.\nFREE LIVE-STREAM ON FACEBOOK
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/losing-my-children/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T150000
DTSTAMP:20180929T123653Z
CREATED:20180929T123653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180929T123653Z
UID:1627-1539428400-1539442800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Mill City Grows' 7th Annual Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the most bountiful season at Mill City Grows’ 7th Annual Harvest Festival! This FREE family-friendly event showcases our community’s growers and farmers\, and brings attendees closer to the harvest season through food demos\, hands-on craft activities\, tours of Mill City Grows’ beautiful North Common Community Garden\, and much more! This year we’re welcoming back the joyful sounds of The Jamaica Plain Honk Band as our official live entertainment! \nNew for 2018 will be Harvest Fest’s first Healthy Food Resource Fair\, organized in partnership with the City of Lowell’s Hunger and Homeless Commission. \nStay tuned to this event page for all updates as they happen\, and please SAVE THE DATE!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/mill-city-grows-7th-annual-harvest-festival/
CATEGORIES:Local
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T140000
DTSTAMP:20181006T131716Z
CREATED:20181006T131716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181006T131716Z
UID:1655-1539424800-1539439200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Progressive Mass Attleboro Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 13th\n10:00am-1:00pm\n485 Locust St\, Attleboro\, MA 02703
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/progressive-mass-attleboro-day-of-action/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T153000
DTSTAMP:20180925T111433Z
CREATED:20180925T111433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T111433Z
UID:1612-1539423000-1539444600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Citizenship Clinic in Lowell
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!!! \nBecoming a U.S. citizen is one of the most important and valuable things an immigrant can do – which is why promoting naturalization and helping people apply is a key part of MIRA’s mission. \nAt our monthly clinics\, we guide applicants through the naturalization form\, step by step\, and let them know if they qualify for a waiver of federal fees. People sign up in advance (usually 20–40\, though at this one\, our first after the summer break\, we expect a larger group)\, and MIRA’s Citizenship Team\, supported by volunteers\, go through the process with each applicant\, one-on-one. \nThe clinics include four stations: 1) check-in and registration; 2) screening for eligibility; 3) completing the application; and 4) quality control. \nNote that this clinic is in Lowell\, not at the usual Boston location. If you live in the Boston area but want to join us\, we may be able to arrange a ride for you; please note in the sign-up form if you need or can provide a ride! \nImportant: If you’ve never volunteered at one of our clinics before\, or haven’t done it for a long time\, we’ll need you to come in at 9am to get basic training before we start. \nIf you are a client\, please call (617) 350-5480\, x200 and leave a message if we don’t answer. We’ll call back! \nTo learn more\, go to https://www.miracoalition.org/citizenship. Any questions\, please email citizenship@miracoalition.org. \nThank you for volunteering!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/citizenship-clinic-in-lowell/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T200000
DTSTAMP:20180925T111308Z
CREATED:20180925T111308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T111308Z
UID:1610-1539279000-1539288000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:CBA 36th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for CBA’s 36th Annual Meeting and community celebration. This year’s theme is Building CommUNITY Together. Come to find out what CBA has been up to over the past year and our plans for the future. The event is free and open to all — food\, fun\, entertainment\, and elections for new CBA board members. Kids are welcomed and translation will be available.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/cba-36th-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Neighborhood Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T133000
DTSTAMP:20180917T005814Z
CREATED:20180917T005814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T005814Z
UID:1594-1539259200-1539264600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce Lunch Mixer at the Mill City Grows Big Farm in Lowell
DESCRIPTION:Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce Lunch Mixer\nat the Mill City Grows Big Farm in Lowell\nThursday\, October 11  |  12pm-1:30pm\nRSVP today for this free public event! \nIf you’ve never been to our Big Farm in Pawtucketville\, now’s your chance! Join the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce and Mill City Grows for an outdoor luncheon and networking event at our beautiful Big Farm! Get out of the office and enjoy the crisp fall air PLUS a delicious lunch catered by Two Chefs are Better Than One\, thanks to Ellen Andre’s generous sponsorship. Everyone is invited to stay for tours of our farm following lunch. Bring your business card and be entered to win a gift certificate to our Mobile Market and an MCG tote bag! \nFor more details or to RSVP for this free event\, please contact Emma Brooks at ebrooks@greaterlowellchamber.org. 
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/greater-lowell-chamber-of-commerce-lunch-mixer-at-the-mill-city-grows-big-farm-in-lowell/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T193000
DTSTAMP:20181006T130517Z
CREATED:20181006T130517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181006T130517Z
UID:1645-1539196200-1539199800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Yes on 2 Forum
DESCRIPTION:Do you want a government where the volume of your voice doesn’t depend on the size of your wallet? You can do something about it! \nCommunity leaders invite you to an informational meeting\nabout the grassroots non-partisan Yes On 2 ballot initiative. Learn why your neighbors are supporting Yes on 2! \n*Please note: Use the back entrance (Couper Rd)
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/yes-on-2-forum/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T233000
DTSTAMP:20181006T125955Z
CREATED:20181006T125955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181006T125955Z
UID:1639-1538913600-1538955000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Peoplepower for Lawrence\, Andover\, and North Andover
DESCRIPTION:We are coming together to raise money and physical donations for those affected by the Columbia Gas Explosions. \nWe have Thirsty First donating [15] percent of all revenues from 12-1 am for the cause. \nWe will also be selling artwork by local artist Thais Campos\, who will be donating the proceeds to the cause. \nTHIRDLY – We will be running a raffle of items and gift cards donated by local businesses – tickets are $1 a piece so make sure to stop by early to get your tickets in! We will be announcing the winner at the end of the show! \nWe have a full stack of performers\, starting at 12:00: \nDan Bacon (poetry) – 12 pm\nThe Analogs (Al Gentile) – 12:30\nBetween Dreams – 1:00\nHeather Millette – 2:00\nZack Homer (Illhehad) – 2:45\nTaylor + Tiffany – 3:30\nFomosurfer (Silas Price) – 4:30\nTV Shirt – 5:30\nGreenpiece – 6:30\nHeJune – 7:30\nNaesa – 8:30\nArty Slang – 9:30\nDennis – 10:30\nDe La Griiim – 11:30 \nAll proceeds will be sent to the Lawrence Emergency Fund\, which is coordinating delivering aid for those in need.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/peoplepower-for-lawrence-andover-and-north-andover/
CATEGORIES:Local
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