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 →
Join us on International Workers Day The government in Washington is leading a generalized assault on our lives, rights, and living conditions. The wealth gap today is greater than at any time in history. From the racist attacks on Muslims, Migrants, and African-Americans to attacks on healthcare, women, and LGBT folks, and from attacks onContinue reading →
Rally on the Boston Common @ 5:00 PM Followed by a 6:30 March to Copley Square Join us on International Workers Day Immediate Permanent Residence for All Undocumented Migrants! Permanent Residence for All DACA and TPS Recipients! The government in Washington and the billionaire class are leading a generalized assault on our lives, rights, andContinue reading →
I'm so excited to have Lowell's own Bob Forrant, distinguished University Professor of History and Lowell historian, as our guest this month. We'll focus on the roles that young women textile workers played in the social movement of the day in the 19th century. And how does this contrast and compare to the social movementContinue reading →