If you have questions about your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), LUK’s Families Connected is here to help. Drop in any time from 12:00 to 3:00 PM at the Family Resource Center (99 Day Street, Fitchburg) for this IEP-focused Coffee & Chat on the third Thursday of every month. Click here to learn more about …

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Do you want to have fun, explore free workshops, and learn about potential career options? Join us for the 2025 Youth Empowerment Summit on April 17th to build new skills, talk to local businesses about different types of careers, enjoy a live DJ and free food, hear from accomplished keynote speaker Nathan Simms, and get …

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Spring is here, and we're JUMPING for joy! Join LUK Families Connected at Launch Trampoline Park (118 Commercial Rd, Leominster, MA) on Monday, April 21st, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM for FREE jumping, arcade, bowling, food, and snacks & drinks for DDS families! Registration is required, so visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LUKFCEVENT to sign up by Thursday, …

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Looking for activities over April Break? Stop by and join LUK Families Connected for some classic board game fun at the Family Resource Center from 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Tuesday April 22nd!

Hop on over to the LUK Family Resource Center for an egg hunt from 1 to 5! Contact FamiliesConnected@LUK.org for more information and to RSVP.   This event is intended for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as their families and/or caretakers, living in North Central MA. For questions …

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Join LUK Prevention's Leominster Community Action Team (LCAT) for the 3rd Annual Leominster Health and Wellness Fair! Head to the Tata Auditorium in Leominster City Hall May 1st from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to meet local vendors and gain knowledge about health resources available to you. Plus, get free goodies to create your very own …

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LUK is offering PAID summer apprenticeships for young adults interested in exploring the Human Services field. This program is funded in part by the Department of Developmental Services and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The deadline to apply for LUK's Summer Apprenticeships is May 2nd, 2025. Here’s what’s required: - Must be …

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Woods Wisdom: Survival Skills & Forest Living May 10, 9am-noon, Rutland, Hosted by Anthony Brogno Learn the basics of wilderness survival and forest living with expedition leader Anthony Brogno. This workshop will cover hands-on skills like shelter-building and staying safe in the woods, while also practicing awareness techniques. It will take place in the forestland …

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We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming youth-led Photovoice Community Exhibition dedicated to Underage & Problem Gambling Prevention! Youth participants will present their powerful visual narratives highlighting the importance of underage and problem gambling prevention in our community! Goodie bags for the first 25 attendees, a free raffle, and delicious food! Location: Youth …

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Join LUK Mentoring for the 35th Annual Rodman Ride for Kids on Saturday, May 17th! Grab your bike & helmet and hit the road with us for a 25-mile or 50-mile non-competitive ride starting in Foxboro, MA. If biking isn’t your thing, pick your favorite activity and register as a “virtual participant.” We’d love to …

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Field to Fork: Exploring Small and Large-Scale Farming May 17, 9am-noon, Rutland, Hosted by Dale Perkins Get a firsthand look at the range of agriculture in New England with tours of Mesa Farm and Jordan Dairy Farm in Rutland. We’ll start at Mesa Farm, a small, diverse homestead with animals, gardens, and hands-on learning, then …

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Get ready to make a Splash at Great Wolf Lodge with LUK Families Connected! Get access to the water park from 2:00-8:00 PM, including arcade tokens, and a pizza and salad buffet from 4:00-5:00 PM. Registration is required and you must register each individual person who is coming, even people who will not be swimming. …

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