Event Categories: Community Events

Car Seat Safety Class

Learn the most common types of car seat misuse and which seat type is right for your child.
This important class, for new and expectant parents as well as caregivers and grandparents, should not be missed. Participants will be given information on how they can better keep their infant or child safe in a moving motor vehicle. Additional topics that will be covered are: the Child Passenger Safety Laws in Massachusetts, the 5 types of child car seats, basic child safety in car seats, and how to properly install car seats in the family vehicle. This course is a must for new or expectant parents who want to keep their children as safe as possible while in the family car! Please note that car seat inspections will not take place on the night of the class. Information on where to have your seat inspected will be provided.

$15.00 per couple/family (financial assistance may be available by calling Kate Elkins, 978-788-7224)

REGISTER ONLINE

To register by phone, call 877-LGH-WELL (877-544-9355).

 

“Hammer It Home” 10th Annual Gala- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell

The ‘Hammer It Home” : 10th Annual Gala to be hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center.  This premiere event is the largest fundraiser of the year, a truly enjoyable event, with over 300 guests socializing, enjoying a cocktail reception, 3-course plated dinner, bidding on silent and live auction items, and hearing from our partner families how their lives have changed thanks to all supporters.

Friday, March 10, 2017 from 6-10 pm
UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St, Lowell
Early Bird Tickets Available Now through Feb 28 Only :  $99 pp (individuals or group table reservations accepted). Visit the auction/event website Hammer It Home Gala to purchase tickets or register as a bidder. For sponsorship, advertising & auction donation opportunities, please contact Heidi Tierney at 978.692.0927 / htierney@lowellhabitat.org

Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell February Meeting

Meeting Agenda:
1. Networking
2. Introductions
3. Membership Update
4. PILOT- update
5. Legislative Breakfast- March 31, 2017
6. NPA Awards- UTEC, April 26, 2017
7. MNN Regional Meeting- May 3, 2017
8. Member Updates

Power of Flowers Project Open House

Comprised of a group of enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers, the Power of Flowers project strives to promote healing and offer support to vulnerable populations such as the homeless, elderly, and the critically-ill. They accomplish this through repurposing donations of gently used flowers into stunning bouquets that are delivered to vulnerable individuals.

You are invited to attend their open house, and see their many beautiful assortments in person.

Actors Inc. Presents Mary Poppins

Come see the musical based on the classic 1964 film! Produced by Actor’s Inc., the proceeds of all performances will be donated to Megan’s House, a recovery home for women.

Actors Inc. Presents Mary Poppins

Come see the musical based on the classic 1964 film! Produced by Actor’s Inc., the proceeds of all performances will be donated to Megan’s House, a recovery home for women.

Actors Inc presents Mary Poppins

Come see the musical based on the classic 1964 film! Produced by Actor’s Inc., the proceeds of all performances will be donated to Megan’s House, a recovery home for women.

Healthy Masculinity Coffee Sleeves Campaign

Date: December 9, 2016
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: Galeria Cafe, 366 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA

The Center for Hope and Healing Partners with local Coffee Shops to promote a message of Healthy Masculinity and Sexual Violence Prevention
Lowell – The Center for Hope and Healing has partners with several local Coffee Shops and Eateries in Lowell to invite the community to engage in dialogue and reflection around Healthy masculinity. The Center for Hope and Healing, under its Engaging Men and Boys as Allies in Sexual Violence Prevention initiative, is distributing coffee sleeves with the prompt: “Are you a Strong Man?” Clients will then be able to use their phone to link to a video produced by the agency’s 2015 Youth Leadership Corp cohort exploring questions around fatherhood, masculinity, and sexual violence.

Come out and meet members of our Men’s Advisory Board and CHH staff to enjoy a warm cup cup of coffee and find out how you can be involved and help create a healthy Lowell free of violence!

These events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact The Center for Hope and Healing at 978-452-7721 or Caitlin@chhinc.org.
For press inquiries, contact Executive Director Isa Woldeguiorguis at isa@chhinc.org.

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