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 →
Join Lowell National Historical Park for A Short History of Social Media in Lowell: Bloggers, Tweeters, and Facebookers. This event will be a panel discussion with the audience followed by a book signing by the authors Since the mid-2000s, Lowell and the world have been disrupted in good and bad ways by the coming ofContinue reading →
It's school vacation week, but our postcard group in Chelmsford continues! Maybe we'll even get some folks from Take Action Chelmsford!who normally have school. :) We will write postcards to our elected officials and directly to voters. Information, addresses, and supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies and info as well. SeeContinue reading →
Mill City Grows welcomes families and youth of all ages to participate in a Spring Planting Event to learn about different plants, square foot gardening techniques, urban farming, and much more! Activities include planting in garden beds, creating take-home seed balls, and investigating an urban farm site with our farmers. Registration is required! To register, pleaseContinue reading →
The meeting on Wednesday April 18th is at CBA 517 Moody Street in the 3rd floor conference room at 6pm. Christine McCall and Yovani Baez-Rose from the DPD will be joining us.