LUK will be having the 27th Annual Common Ground at Fitchburg Public Schools’ “Ready, Set, School!” event! We’ll be hosting a Knockout basketball tournament, a collaborative Peace Mural, and activities for the whole family! Plus, enjoy a bunch of different activities, get some free food, and grab back to school resources from community partners.

Sunday, August 9th, 2026, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, at Riverfront Park in Fitchburg (51 Commercial Street)

About Common Ground

LUK has been hosting Common Ground in some way, shape, or form since 1999! This event uses basketball as a way to bring people together and show that no matter our differences as people, we can all find some common ground with each other. We have also historically hosted activities like the Peace Walk to empower youth to advocate for community peace. This year’s event will feature Knockout, a type of basketball game, and a collaborative Peace Mural. We can’t wait to see you there!

About the Ready, Set, School! Block Party

LUK is partnering with Fitchburg Public Schools and other local organizations to throw an exciting Back to School event, Ready, Set, School! Kids can get a free haircut or braids and a backpack to start the school year fresh, or just stop by for food, ice cream, activities, and community.

Registration is appreciated through Fitchburg Public Schools’ form (CLICK HERE)

There will be tons of free resources and activities, including:

• Haircuts & Braids
• Backpacks
• Face painting
• Bubbles and Sidewalk Chalk
• Food & Ice Cream
• Common Ground – Basketball Knockout Tournament
• Community Art Project – Peace Mural
• Petting Zoo
• Nail painting
• Mental and physical health resources
• Karaoke
• Bouncy house
• And so much more!