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SUMMARY:2026 Youth Empowerment Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2026 Youth Empowerment Summit!\n\nCalling all middle and high schoolers in North Central MA! At this free summit\, you can enjoy an afternoon of fun activities while learning about trade careers\, college readiness\, and real life skills to prepare for your future. Plus\, we’ll have giveaways\, food\, music\, and a scholarship presentation. Learn about the YES Scholarship for Class of 2026 graduating seniors here.\n\n\nApril 16th\, 2026 | 3:30 to 5:30 PM | Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster (365 Lindell Ave\, Leominster\, MA 01453)\n\n\n\nNo preregistration required. Contact YouthDevelopment@LUK.org or 800-579-0000 with any questions or for information about sponsorship opportunities.\n\n\nThe 2026 YES is proudly sponsored by Fitchburg State University and the Cozy Corner Coffee Shop in Fitchburg. We are also incredibly grateful for our workshop partners!\n\n2026 Youth Empowerment Summit Workshops Include\n\nTrivia and Suncatcher Craft Workshop from the Leominster Public Library\nCooking Workshop\nYouth Leadership Workshop with LUK Youth Leaders\nEntrepreneurship Skills Workshop with LUK staff\nMartial Arts Workshop\nPhotography Workshop with MOC
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/yes-2026/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster\, 365 Lindell Ave.\, Leominster\, MA\, 01453\, United States
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SUMMARY:Youth Empowerment Scholarship DEADLINE 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nLUK\, Inc. is proud to be hosting our 27th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit this spring at the Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster (April 16th\, 2026). As part of this annual event\, we will recognize one North Central Massachusetts high school senior for their demonstrated leadership\, community service\, commitment to equity or creating inclusive environments for other youth. Nominated youth should be true role models for others\, who embody inclusivity and equity in what they do. Select youth will be recognized\, and will receive their award of $250\, at the Summit during the Award Celebration. Please see eligibility criteria below\, and download the nomination form here: LUK YES Scholarship Nomination Form 2026 \nThe final deadline is March 27th\, 2026. \nScholarship recipients will be notified of their selection by April 8th\, 2026 \nFor Additional Information Contact: \nEmail: YouthDevelopment@luk.org\nPhone: 978-361-6439 \n*Completed Nominations should be emailed to YouthDevelopment@LUK.org * \nCommunity Service Scholarship Criteria:\n\nTo qualify nominated youth must\n\nBe a 2026 graduating high school senior who demonstrates leadership and a passion for serving their community.\nCurrently 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\, and Winchendon\n\n\nNominated youth must complete the following requirements\n\nWork with nominator to fill out nomination form\nWrite a personal statement on their dedication to creating inclusive spaces in their community\nBe present at the 27th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit award ceremony to receive their award.\n\nThe Youth Empowerment Summit (April 16th\, 2026) will be held at The Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster gym 365 Lindell Ave\, Leominster\, MA 01453\nWe will hold the award ceremony be from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Youth are welcome to stay for the rest of the event but are not required.\n\n\nNominator must complete the following requirements\n\nBe at least 18 years old\nProvide a written statement on why they nominated this youth\nWork with nominee to fill out nomination form (see below)\n\n\n\n\n\n*Any responses from nominator or nominee that are AI generated will not be considered* \nDownload the nomination form here: LUK YES Scholarship Nomination Form 2026
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/yes-scholarship-26/
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SUMMARY:Common Ground Community 2025
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for LUK\, Inc.’s 2025 Common Ground Community Event and Peace Walk on August 23rd! Update: Registration for Basketball Clinic opens August 4th. Questions? Contact YouthDevelopment@LUK.org \n\n\nJoin LUK Youth Development for food\, music\, activities\, and community at Common Ground! Start at the Upper Common gazebo to check in and take part in the Walk for Peace at 10:00 AM. Then\, youth in grades 5-8 can learn\, or practice\, their basketball skills at our Basketball Clinic while the rest of the family enjoys activities and prizes at the Community Resource Fair. No matter your age or interests\, there’s something to enjoy at this year’s Common Ground Community event! Due to limited space\, preregistration is suggested\, but day-of registrations are welcome if there are still spots available. Preregister by 8/22/25 at noon. All  youth MUST have a completed and signed permission slip to participate. Preregister\, learn more\, and get the Common Ground Basketball Clinic Permission Slip here. \n\n\nWalk for Peace: Begins at 10:00 AM at the Fitchburg Upper Common gazebo. Join LUK Youth Development and LUK’s Advocacy Advisory Board to support peace\, healthy habits\, and violence prevention in our community. Participants are encouraged to wear white  and bring a sign promoting peace! Limited T-Shirts will also be available \n\nBasketball Clinic: Begins at 10:30 at the JoAnne “Mama” Fitz Memorial Playground (55 North Street). Youth grades 5-8 are welcome to join our FIRST EVER Basketball Clinic! For the past 25 years\, Common Ground has focused on a basketball tournament\, and this year\, we want to get more youth involved and learning the game! ALL are welcome to learn how to play or to brush up on their skills\, no matter how much experience they have. Lunch is included for participants at this FREE clinic! *Note: Updated age range* Preregister\, learn more\, and get the Common Ground Basketball Clinic Permission Slip here.  \n\nCommunity Resource Fair: Begins at 10:30 at the JoAnne “Mama” Fitz Memorial Playground (55 North Street). Activities and prizes for the whole family! Check out a wide variety of resources and free goodies\, like: Mini games * Arts & crafts * Physical health resources * Back to school resources * Pop-up thrift * Live DJ * Food * Face painting & glitter tattoos * AND MORE
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/common-ground-community-2025/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Upper Common\, 857 Main Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Common Ground Basketball Clinic Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Please register for the Common Ground Basketball Clinic by NOON on August 22nd here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CommonBasketballClinic2025 \nIn order to participate\, youth MUST have a COMPLETED AND SIGNED permission slip on file. Download the permission slip here: https://www.luk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LUK-Parent-Guardian-Permission-Slip-common-ground-basketball.docx\n\nParents/Guardians can either fill it out electronically and send to YouthDevelopment@LUK.org\,  print and bring the completed form to Registration\, or fill out a blank form during Registration. \nIn person Registration/check-in is August 23rd\, 2025 from 9:30 to 10:00 AM at the Fitchburg Upper Common Gazebo. Youth will walk with the LUK Walk for Peace to the clinic location at 55 North Street\, Fitchburg\, MA. RSVP/Registration deadline is Friday\, August 22nd\, 2025\, at noon.
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/common-ground-reg-deadline-2025/
LOCATION:LUK Main Office\, 545 Westminster Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420
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SUMMARY:Youth Development Youth Leader Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Apply to be a Youth Leader today! \nExperience youth-led Conflict Resolution\, Peer Mediation\, & Community Leadership \nLUK Youth Development’s Youth Leaders take part in a peer mediation program designed to address student conflicts as they arise\, preventing harmful conflict escalation. By getting students involved\, youth are encouraged and empowered to lead\, educate their peers\, and directly promote violence prevention. Activities include: \n\nLearning about conflict resolution strategies and how to implement them\nParticipating in local advocacy\, like events promoting peace and meetings with legislators\nWork with students at after-school clubs\, programs\, and activities\nEducate peers about bullying and violence prevention\n\nYouth must be at least 15 years old to participate. Youth work a maximum of 4 hours per week and are paid for their time. You can make an impact and help reduce violence in your community! \nApply by Friday\, June 6th on LUK’s Youth Leader Application form. Make sure to select “Youth Development Youth Leader” as the position. Don’t hesitate to reach out to YouthDevelopment@LUK.org with any questions! \nThe Youth Development Youth Leaders program is part of LUK\, Inc. and is funded in part by the Department of Public Health.
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/youth-dev-youth-leader-2025/
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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:25th Annual Common Ground - Basketball Tournament and Walk for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 25th Annual Common Ground Basketball Tournament and Walk for Peace on September 28th! At 9:00 am\, meet us at the boulder on the Fitchburg Upper Common for the Walk for Peace through Fitchburg\, heading to Joann “Mama” Fitz Memorial Park (Green Street) for the youth basketball tournament at 10:00! Enjoy games\, resource and information tables\, sounds by “The DJ” Brad Piff\, refreshments\, and the opportunity to connect with the community! LUK Youth Development\, in partnership with Fitchburg Parks and Recreation\, is excited to continue this annual tradition of finding common ground with our community. \nMake sure to stop by the Heavy’s House food truck which will be at the basketball tournament! \nContact YouthDevelopment@LUK.org with any questions. \n(Rain date September 29th)
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/common-ground-2024/
LOCATION:Fitchburg Upper Common\, 857 Main Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Youth Empowerment Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to bolster your resume\, explore free workshops\, and learn about potential career options? Join us for the Youth Empowerment Summit on May 2nd to build new skills\, talk to local businesses about trade careers\, enjoy a live DJ\, and get free food! \nRegistration starts at 3:15 P.M. at the Boys and Girls Club of Leominster\, Fitchburg\, and Gardner (365 Lindell Ave\, Leominster\, MA)\, and programming will begin at 3:30 in the gym. The event will go until 5:30 P.M. and free food will be provided. \nThis FREE event is for students in grades six and up (middle and high school students). No preregistration required. \nAgenda:\n3:15-3:30 Registration\n3:30-4:30 Resource Tables and Youth Panel\n4:30-4:45 Scholarship Announcements\n4:45-5:30 Workshops\, Food\, and Closing
URL:https://www.luk.org/event/yes-2024/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster\, 365 Lindell Ave.\, Leominster\, MA\, 01453\, United States
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