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Posted on March 23, 2010 | Leave a comment

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Public hearing about the Lowell Immigration Commission TOMORROW!

Posted on March 22, 2010 | Leave a comment

Just a friendly reminder about the public hearing on re-establishing the Immigration Commission for the city of Lowell.
Tuesday, March 23rd Lowell City Hall 7:00pm
We need you there to show your support for the Mayor and the commission!
You can view the ordinance itself on the ONE Lowell website:
http://www.onelowell.net/Documents/immigration-commission-ordance.pdf

The new Immigration Commission will provide representation from among our newcomer communities in Lowell. Commissioners will advocate for the well-being of Lowell’s diverse immigrant and refugee residents. Commissioners will also assist the City Manager and the City Council in the development of policies and programs that help resident immigrants of the City of Lowell in addressing their needs and concerns.
This is an amazing opportunity for newcomers to Lowell to have a voice in those policies that impact their lives, and will be a vital step in developing leadership in newcomer communities that can lead to elected representation.

Contact: Victoria Fahlberg, PhDExecutive DirectorONE Lowell978-654-6957 x 102 vfahlberg@onelowell.net

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Posted in City Council, Community Issues, Immigration Commision, Lowell, ONE Lowell

Community Resource Sharing

Posted on March 22, 2010 | Leave a comment

CSP Community Forum Presents:
“Community Resource Sharing”
Who?: The Community and Social Psychology (CSP) graduate students at UMass Lowell invite you to engage in discussion about hot topics in Lowell.
What?: A discussion about how we can work to create a stronger sense of community and support localism by making resources more accessible and affordable for everyone.
When?: Wednesday, March 24th 2010 from 7:00-8:30pm
Where?: Pollard Memorial Library
401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA. 01852
Why?: By discovering the needs of Lowell citizens we will be better able to help one another fulfill those needs. Resource sharing is a great way to create affordability as well as availability, while also building a sense of community.
* Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
* Join us on the web for pre and post forum discussions at
http://groups.google.com/group/csp-communtiy-forum.

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Posted in Community Issues, Community Problems, Lowell, Neighborhood Improvements

Traffic Concerns Projected For This Coming Tuesday

Posted on March 20, 2010 | Leave a comment

On Tuesday Morning March 23, 2010 from approximately 8:00 am until approximately 3:00 PM a film crew from CBS Broadcasting will be filming outdoors in front of the Holden Center, formally the Saint Joseph’s Hospital on Pawtucket St. between Salem and Merrimack Streets. During this time there will be brief periods in which traffic will be delayed. Lowell Police Officers will be on hand to assist the flow and detouring of vehicles as necessary. The Lowell Police Department is encouraging commuters that normally travel over this section of Pawtucket St. to allow for extra time or seek an alternative route on this date. Every effort has been made to minimize the inconvenience that this event may cause.

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Posted in Downtown Lowell, Traffic

LDNA Meeting Monday, March 22nd, 7PM at Caffe’ Paradiso.

Posted on March 19, 2010 | Leave a comment

Agenda:
1.Election of Officers
2. Representative will be dicsussing Lowell Census
3. Representative from Lowell Humane Society to dicuss current programs
4. Organizing Teams for Neighborhood Clean-Up Day
5. Open Discussion

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Posted in City-wide Clean-up, Community Issues, Downtown, Downtown Lowell, Volunteer

SAVE THE DATE

Posted on March 15, 2010 | Leave a comment

Neighborhood Clean-up Days:
Earth Day Event at the Community Greenhouse
Sunday 4/18 12-4 PM
Downtown Neighborhood Clean up
Saturday April 24, 9 -12

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Posted in City-wide Clean-up, Community Gardens, Downtown, Downtown Lowell, Neighborhood Improvements, Volunteer

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Posted on March 15, 2010 | Leave a comment

Ushering at Merrimack Repertory Theatre offers you the opportunity to helpsupport non-profit professional theatre in your community and earn great theatre-going benefits as well.
MRT’s usher corps helps to create awelcoming environment for its patrons by greeting guests, tearing tickets,passing out playbills, and serving concessions. Each of MRT’s 190performances needs about 10 volunteer ushers: 1 at will-call ticketpick-up,1 ticket taker, 2 at concessions, 2 in the orchestra to seat and pass outprograms, 2 in the balcony to seat and pass out programs, 1 to directpeopleto the restrooms, and 1 floater.
Ushering at MRT also makes a great group community service project for your church group, book club or serviceorganization. The dress code is black pants/skirts and white tops. Ushers are asked to commit to at least two performances per production. Ushers receive complimentary ticket vouchers to future performances in exchangefortheir service.
*** For more information, please contact John Dyson, HouseManager, at 978.454.6324 x212 or housemgr@merrimackrep.org. ***

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Posted in Lowell, MRT, Theater, Volunteer

FRIDAY NIGHT

Posted on March 5, 2010 | Leave a comment

come and join us for a celebratory ending to Lowell’s Women’s Week. Tonight at 7 PM, UTEC will be hosting a performance of The Vagina Monologues. Local women of all ages and backgrounds will strut their stuff on stage in an effort to help and support survivors of abuse.
This performance will benefit the V-Day movement, a global effort to raise awareness of and put an end to violence against women.
There is a $10 suggested donation. 10% of the proceeds will be going to the Democratic Republic of Congo and 90% of the proceeds are going directly to our Greater Lowell Rape Crisis Services. Please come and enjoy this performance of a much-beloved play.

The Vagina Monologues
March 5th
7:00pm
UTEC
34 Hurd Street
Lowell, MA 01852

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Posted in Community Issues, Downtown Lowell, Events, UTEC

LFC Partners with Irish Cultural Committee for Screenings

Posted on March 1, 2010 | Leave a comment

The Lowell Film Collaborative is delighted to announce our new partnership with Lowell’s Irish Cultural Committee! Usher in Irish Cultural Week (March 7-14) in the Mill City with this special double feature of two very different films that capture the heart of Ireland with humorous, warm-hearted storytelling. You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy this night at The Old Court — bring your friends and enjoy a couple of pints and authentic Irish fare. And just in case you missed it, this fabulous double feature film event is FREE.

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Posted in Culture, Downtown, Events, Film

CSP Community Forum

Posted on March 1, 2010 | Leave a comment

CSP Community Forum Presents:
“Community Resource Sharing”

Who?: The Community and Social Psychology (CSP) graduate students at UMass Lowell invite you to engage in discussion about hot topics in Lowell.

What?: A discussion about how we can work to create a stronger sense of community and support localism by making resources more accessible and affordable for everyone.

When?: Wednesday, March 24th 2010 from 7:00-8:30pm

Where?: Pollard Memorial Library
401 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA. 01852

Why?: By discovering the needs of Lowell citizens we will be better able to help one another fulfill those needs. Resource sharing is a great way to create affordability as well as availability, while also building a sense of community.

Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
Join us on the web for pre and post forum discussions at
http://groups.google.com/group/csp-communtiy-forum

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Posted in Community Issues, Community Problems, Lowell, UML