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SUMMARY:Bingo with Families Connected
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a game of B-I-N-G-O at the Family Resource Center (99 Day Street\, Fitchburg\, MA)! Drop in any time from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM for some family-friendly fun with LUK Families Connected on the first and third Tuesday of every month. \nClick here to learn more about LUK Families Connected.  Contact us at FamiliesConnected@LUK.org or 978-829-2345 with any questions. \n 
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/fc-bingo-april-1/
LOCATION:LUK Families Connected Family Center\, 99 Day Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Chat: Caregiver Support Group with Families Connected
DESCRIPTION:Find support\, connection\, and an energy boost at the Family Resource Center every first with LUK Families Connected. Drop in any time from 12:00 to 3:00 PM for this Caregiver Support Group with LUK Families Connected. \nClick here to learn more about LUK Families Connected. Contact us at FamiliesConnected@LUK.org or 978-829-2345 with any questions.
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/fc-coffee-chat-april-3/
LOCATION:LUK Families Connected Family Center\, 99 Day Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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SUMMARY:EXTENDED 2025 Youth Empowerment Summit Scholarship Deadline
DESCRIPTION:DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 4TH\nDo you know a high school senior who displays leadership qualities? Nominate them for the 2025 LUK Youth Empowerment Summit Scholarship! Fill out the form and send to YouthDevelopment@luk.org. Find the scholarship form here. \nTwo recipients will be chosen to win a $500 scholarship each! \nRecipients of this award must meet the following criteria: \n\nYouth must be a 2025 graduating high school senior.\nYouth must currently reside in the North Central Massachusetts region: Ashburnham\, Ashby\, Ayer\, Baldwinville\, Barre\, Dunstable\, Fitchburg\, Gardner\, Groton\, Harvard\, Hubbardston\, Leominster\, Lunenburg\, Pepperell\, Shirley\, Templeton\, Townsend\, Westminster\, or Winchendon.\nYouth must be present to receive scholarship at the 26th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit (April 17th\, 2025) at The Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster gym (365 Lindell Ave\, Leominster\, MA 01453).\nYouth must demonstrate accomplishments in leadership and/or community service\n\nThe recipients will be chosen by a group of local professionals who work with youth and youth leaders in North Central MA\, who will evaluate and vote on nominees based on the following categories: Volunteering\, Extracurriculars\, Role-Modeling\, Leadership Qualities\, Grades\, and Reference Letter. The two recipients will be recognized and presented with the scholarship during the during the Award Celebration April 17th.
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/2025-yes-scholarship/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T153000
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SUMMARY:Bingo with Families Connected
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a game of B-I-N-G-O at the Family Resource Center (99 Day Street\, Fitchburg\, MA)! Drop in any time from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM for some family-friendly fun with LUK Families Connected on the first and third Tuesday of every month. \nClick here to learn more about LUK Families Connected.  Contact us at FamiliesConnected@LUK.org or 978-829-2345 with any questions.
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/fc-bingo-april-15/
LOCATION:LUK Families Connected Family Center\, 99 Day Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T170000
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SUMMARY:LUK Job Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at LUK’s Job Fair on April 16th\, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at our Main Office! Learn about specific job details from current staff\, talk to our HR team\, and even get the opportunity for an on-the-spot interview! Grab your resume and head over to 545 Westminster Street in Fitchburg to learn more about joining us in our work Building Stronger Communities\, Family by Family. \nBrowse open positions before the LUK Job Fair 2025 on our Employment Page. \nCheck out LUK’s awesome benefits here. \nQuestions? Contact HR@LUK.org
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/luk-job-fair-2025/
LOCATION:LUK Main Office\, 545 Westminster Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T120000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Chat: IEP Q&A with Families Connected
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to learn more about LUK Families Connected. Contact us at FamiliesConnected@LUK.org or 978-829-2345 with any questions.
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/fc-coffee-chat-april-17/
LOCATION:LUK Families Connected Family Center\, 99 Day Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T150000
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SUMMARY:2025 Youth Empowerment Summit
DESCRIPTION: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 the chance to win fun prizes! \nThis event is for youth in grades 6-12 and is being held at the Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg\, Leominster\, and Gardner (365 Lindell Ave\, Leominster\, MA). \nThursday\, April 17th from 3:00 to 5:30. No preregistration required. \nContact YouthDevelopment@LUK.org with any questions about the 2025 Youth Empowerment Summit. \nWorkshops Include:\n\nHabitat for Humanity\nJunior Police League\nMOC (Film Workshop)\nFour Engines Apparel\nCollege Readiness\nLUK Youth Development Youth Leaders\n\nResources from:\n\nMOC\nLeominster Public Library\nLUK Families Connected\nJunior Police League\nMA Behavioral Health Helpline Partnership\nAmeriCorps members\nLUK Youth Development Youth Leaders\n\nAbout the Keynote Speaker\, Nathan Simms: \n“Nathan Simms is a Double Husky graduating from Northeastern University class of 2010\, with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Political Science\, and again in 2017 with a Master’s of Science in Nonprofit Management with a Leadership concentration. Born and raised in Boston\, he is of Jamaican heritage\, and most recently served as the Director of Government Relations and Public Policy for Mass Mentoring Partnership as the organizational Lobbyist advocating for increased investment in Mentoring programs across the states. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Edward M Kennedy Academy for Health Careers\, the Board of Directors for EV Kids\, and serves as a mentor with the Red Pine Scholars program supported by the Philanthropic Initiative through The Boston Foundation. He currently works as a private Public Policy Consultant with an emphasis on Nonprofit and Higher Education institutions. He likes taking long bike rides through State Parks\, reading books\, watching wrestling\, and playing mobile legends where he has been ranked in the top 100 players in the United States. His favorite shows are Peaky Blinders\, Demon Slayer\, and Game of Thrones.”
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/2025-yes/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster\, 365 Lindell Ave.\, Leominster\, MA\, 01453\, United States
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH into Spring with LUK Families Connected!
DESCRIPTION: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\, April 17th. \nEach attendee at Launch into Spring will get a pass for two hours of jumping (socks included)\, 40 arcade credits\, and bowling time. Pizza\, chicken wings\, and unlimited drinks will be provided in our private room. \nQuestions? Contact us at FamiliesConnected@LUK.org for more information. \nThis 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 about eligibility\, contact FamiliesConnected@LUK.org or visit https://www.luk.org/luk-families-connected-family-resource-center/
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/launch-into-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Launch Trampoline Park\, 118 Commercial Road\, Leominster\, MA\, 01453\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T204421
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SUMMARY:Board Games with Families Connected
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/fc-board-games-april-22/
LOCATION:LUK Families Connected Family Center\, 99 Day Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T170000
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SUMMARY:Egg Hunt with Families Connected
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThis 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 about eligibility\, contact FamiliesConnected@LUK.org
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/egg-hunt-with-families-connected/
LOCATION:LUK Families Connected Family Center\, 99 Day Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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