Join us to learn how the MA statehouse works from an activist perspective. We will be joined by downtown Boston Progressive MA member, Jonathan Cohn to discuss how to influence change.

February is Black History month. To honor this month, we are hosting this event to show a presentation on Black history. We hope to see you there. Guest speakers include Kindred Project co-founders Masada Jones, Maritza Grooms and UMASS Lowell Assistant Graduate Recruitment Ben Adoo.

Final day of Lowell Senior Center Mobile Market is Thursday, February 28 (until further notice) We want to keep sharing the news that the state's Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) will be suspended as of Thursday, February 28. Since the majority of sales at our Lowell Senior Center Mobile Market are HIP sales, Thursday, February 28Continue reading →

  Fwd_ Diversity Training.rtfd

March 1, 3-5pm, Littleton:   Fund Our Future Forum - Educators, Administrators, Students and Community members are all encouraged to attend to take part in a discussion about the importance of full funding legislation for public schools across the state. Jamie Eldridge will be speaking at the event. For more info, click here.

The 2019 Community Chill Night is DIY Lowell’s third annual chili cook-off event! This annual fundraiser brings together the community to celebrate the projects and events that have activated our underused spaces, brought diverse populations together, and made Lowell better. The event is Friday, March 1, 6:30 – 9:00 pm at St. Anne’s Church Edson Hall (8Continue reading →

DIY Lowell’s third annual chili cook-off event! This annual fundraiser brings together the community to celebrate the projects and events that have activated our underused spaces, brought diverse populations together, and made Lowell better. $5 Suggested Donation - Chili and stew samples from amateurs and professionals - Non-Alcoholic Drinks - Activities for all ages -Continue reading →

On the first Saturday of every month, Western Avenue Studios & Western Avenue Lofts artists open their doors to the public so that you can come browse their latest works. Come take a peek inside and learn more about our artists. We will be open on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 12-5PM. Our artists alwaysContinue reading →

RCV Town Hall (MA3) WHEN March 02, 2019 at 1pm - 3pm EST WHERE Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main St, W. Concord CONTACT Monica Burke - monica.burke@voterchoicema.org - 978-930-0430

March 3, 3-5pm, Acton:  Crossing the Southern Border Forum - Witness to Injustice:Experts and eye witnesses share their knowledge and experiences at the southern border and the humanitarian impact of the US policies. Come to the Forum at Congregation Beth Elohim at 133 Prospect Street in Acton to listen to people who have traveled toContinue reading →

Not Just He or She: Understanding Non-Binary Identities Wednesday, March 6, 5:00-6:30 pm, University Crossing Room 255, 220 Pawtucket St., Lowell What does Allyship with Non-binary students look like? The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is hosting its Invisible Identities Series (www.tinyurl.com/InvisibleIdentitySeries) focusing on hidden student identities that exist in the UML community. Join usContinue reading →

Come celebrate Lowell Women's Week! Join us for a night of networking and fun! We will have a door prize that all attendees can enter, live entertainment, refreshments and wine! Hope to see you there!

7-8:30pm, The Gallery at Villageworks(525 Massachusetts Ave), Acton: Free Screening of the Documentary A Plastic Ocean - A Plastic Ocean lays bare the extent of the plastic waste that's killing our previously pristine oceans, and raises worrisome implications for our future.  See what plastic pollution is doing globally, and then, let’s think about steps weContinue reading →

Data Equity Community Workshop Thursday, March 7, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association, 465 School Street, Lowell Learn more about the proposed state-level Data Equity bill, which would disaggregate data on Asian Americans living in Massachusetts, which could potentially better tailor services to community needs. Hosted by the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association. More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1121675131340788/

Thinking about running for local, state, or federal office someday? Want to work for a campaign? Or just want to learn more about how our political system works? Join us for a free workshop. This event is a part of Lowell Women's Week but it is open to all genders, experience levels, and political affiliations.Continue reading →

One Fast Move or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur Thursday, March 7, 6:05 p.m., Luna Theater at Mill No. 5, 240 Jackson St., 4th Floor, Lowell Documentary about the Big Sur period, 98 minutes. Carolyn Cassady, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Sam Shepherd, Patti Smith, and S.E. Hinton are among the interviewees. (2008 | 84 min. | NR)Continue reading →

The Lowell RISE Coalition (Refugee and Immigrant Support and Engagement) invites any interested residents, leaders, business owners, nonprofit or city personnel to join these meetings or contact us to be active with either the Welcoming Week Lowell 2019 or Gateways for Growth initiatives. Agendas will be posted monthly the week of the meeting. For moreContinue reading →

LunaFest Lowell 2019, benefiting Budget Buddies Friday, March 8, 6:30–9:30 p.m., UTEC, 35 Warren St., Lowell Join us for the 3rd Annual LunaFest Film Night supporting Budget Buddies. Eight compelling short films by, for, and about women! Appetizers, a cash bar, women's history trivia, a balloon pop, a silent auction, and more! All proceeds supportContinue reading →

Ghana Independence Day & Flag Raising Saturday, March 9, 11:00 a.m., Lowell City Hall, 375 Merrimack St., Lowell Members of the Ghanaian community of Greater Lowell will celebrate their 62nd independence day with music, dance, food, and discussion. The Ghanaian flag will be raised outside City Hall, and the rest of the festivities will beContinue reading →

2nd Annual Marathon Reading of Jack Kerouac's On the Road Saturday, March 9, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St., Lowell, and 4:00-approximately 11:15 p.m., Donahue Academic Arts Center at Middlesex Community College, 240 Central St., Lowell We had so much fun last year we’re doing it again! Over 100 volunteer readers willContinue reading →

March 9 - 1:00-4:00 p.m., 20 Lexington Rd., First Parish, Concord Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland The First Parish in Concord Racial Justice Action Group and The Robbins House: Concord's African-American History are pleased to invite you to attend a a rare local screening of this important documentary.  It is availableContinue reading →

If we want better outcomes, we must have the courage to demand better from our leaders. Alexandra 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. As a candidate for office in the 3rd Massachusetts Congressional District, sheContinue reading →

Annual Lowell Women’s Week Breakfast, 24th Anniversary: The Time Is Now! Monday, March 11, 7:15-9:00 a.m., Lenzi's, 810 Merrimack Ave., Dracut Join us for the annual celebration of Lowell's amazing women and the presentation of the 2019 Because of Her Awards. This year's keynote speaker is Debra Fowler, executive director of History UnErased, Inc. VannaContinue reading →

Please join with the Lowell Education Justice Alliance for a legislative forum on education funding. Featured guests STATE SENATOR Edward Kennedy and STATE REPRESENTATIVE Rady Mom. Legislators from surrounding communities have been invited. **See below for list of confirmed legislators. We'll add to the list as they confirm. TELL YOUR STORY on why we needContinue reading →

Join Senator Jamie Eldridge and Representative Kate Hogan for an in-depth forum and public discussion on the promise and challenge of a Green New Deal in the Bay State. This event is sponsored by: - 350 Mass Action - Mass Sierra Club - Young Democrats of Massachusetts - MetroWest Democratic Socialists of America - OurContinue reading →

"Toss It Up" for Mill City Grows! Warp & Weft, 197 Market Street in Lowell March 1 through April 30 Special Events on March 14 and April 25! Come "Toss It Up" at Warp & Weft for fresh food in Lowell in March and April! Warp & Weft's ever popular "Ceiling Toss" is being dedicated toContinue reading →

The Community Justice Voices event will be hosted by Judge Jay Blitzman and UMass Lowell Criminal Justice Professor, Joselyne Nkogo. There will be a mediation class/workshop led by Gordon Halm & facilitated by UMass Lowell interns.

March is Women's Month and Lowell Women's Week is 3/4-3/9. We're so excited to put together another storytelling series at Humanity to celebrate our diverse and vibrant culture that make each of us unique and stronger together. If you can remember back on March 16, 2017, we had 10 inspiring women of color in ourContinue reading →

Join Progressive Billerica on Sunday, March 24th from 6pm-8pm to meet and mingle with our candidates for town-wide office! Location to be confirmed shortly. Please save the date! We will announce confirmations from candidates as we get them.

Warrior Walkers! ARE YOU READY? We need YOU! Saturday, March 30, 2019, will mark the 7th Awareness is Healing ("AIH") Walk to STOP Heroin/Opioid Abuse. This community has taken this message of awareness and formed a family of Warriors! In a world filled with distractions and fake news, we need to keep coming together asContinue reading →

Join us at the Pollard Memorial Library as we plan for an exciting month of action in the Greater Lowell Area! Learn more about RCV and how you can get involved. Will you be a part of the movement?

March 31 - 2:00-4:00 p.m., Watertown Library Community Room Restorative Justice: It's Now The Law A forum and panel discussion about Restorative Justice moderated by MA Senator, Will Brownsberger. Featured speakers: Margot Fleischman, Board President of Communities for Restorative Justice Ruth Henry, Watertown Public School Educator Lori Kenschaft, Clerk of First Parish Arlington, Educator, and ActivistContinue reading →

Mill City Grows' Annual Seed Swap Saturday, April 6 from 11am to 2pm Christ Church United of Lowell, 180 E. Merrimack Street Free and open to the public! If you're already dreaming of the warm temps and dirt beneath your feet, this event is for you! Join us for Mill City Grows’ Annual Seed Swap andContinue reading →