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Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Black Independence Day, is the anniversary of when General Gordon Granger marched his troops into Galveston, Texas on June 19th, 1865 to announce that the enslaved people of the state were officially free. Read our blog post to learn more!
Families Connected Family Center clients and family members are welcome to join us for a game of bingo! Tuesday, June 25th from 1 PM to 2 PM at 99 Day Street, Fitchburg. Learn more about the Family Center here. Questions? Contact FamiliesConnected@LUK.org.
July is Disability Pride Month and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Learn more about the featured Disability Advocate Spotlights: Learn more about Brad Lomax Learn more about Lois Curtis Learn more about Ed Roberts Learn more about Judy Huemann Learn more about Leroy Moore and the Krip-Hop Institute Learn more about I. King Jordan …
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"On Saturday, July 8, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts celebrated its first Quock Walker Day, also known as Massachusetts Emancipation Day, commemorating the end of slavery in Massachusetts. In 1781, Walker challenged his own enslavement in court, arguing that slavery went against both the Bible and the state constitution. His case eventually led to Massachusetts being one …
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Tuesday, August 6th from 4:00-8:00 at the Fuller Family (YMCA) Park. Visit the Worcester PD's Facebook event for more info.
Tuesday, August 6th from 5:00-7:00 at 174 Elm Street, Fitchburg MA Learn more at the Fitchburg Police Department Facebook page.
Join LCAT, the Leominster Mayor's Office, and Leominster PD for an awesome night of FREE Family Fun and community building at the Leominster National Night Out 2024! Tuesday, August 6th from 5-8 PM in Downtown Leominster (rain date 8/13). Bounce Houses | Cutouts | DJ | Entertainment | Bike Raffle | Resource Tables | Public …
August 8th, 5:30-8:00 PM, 200 Catherine Street, Gardner, MA Learn more at the event post from GCAT on Facebook
August 13th from 5:30-8:00 PM at Oakmont Regional HS (9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham) Learn more from the Westminster Police Department's post on Facebook
Enjoy tasty food while supporting LUK Mentoring! Show the included flyer when you order at the Leominster Chipotle from 4-8 on August 14th, and 25% of sales will be donated to LUK Mentoring! If ordering online for pickup, use code W2CH32B (does not count for delivery, and only valid from 4-8 PM at the 252 …
Join the Health Equity Partnership (CHNA9), Gardner Community Action Team, North Central Community Action Team, Gardner Public Schools, and LUK Prevention for a School Health and Wellness Summit! August 28th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. This event is virtual, and the link will be sent when you register. Register and learn more at the …