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 →
The Mass Association of Councils on Aging, in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, is offering a 3-Day training to prepare people to facilitate an evidence-based, life-changing workshop for people who struggle with too much stuff! An estimated 2% to 5% of the US population has thisContinue reading →
CHOP Dinners are a new monthly event, a way to enjoy a free, healthy meal and discuss ways to create a healthy life 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.
For members who signed up for the trust act subcommittee (getting a Trust Act passed in Lowell) or anyone else who wants to learn more. We are continuing with outreach and planning. Draft agenda: * Follow up on action items from the last meeting. * Minutes from 4/2 are here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MyuhX8ubsf_Dt1WTNzXGmwghF7oJYv * Heather will reportContinue reading →