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Tewksbury’s Annual Bike Safety Rodeo & Wellness Fair

Sponsored by the Tewksbury Police Department and with collaboration from the Tewksbury Health Department, the town’s annual bike safety rodeo will be even bigger with a Wellness Fair including many resources from the community. This event welcomes people of all ages and will have a bike safety check, DJ dancing, and helmet decorating and contests!

Please see flyer below or contact Officer Jennie Welch at 978 851 7373 ext. 230 or more details.

Date: June 5, 2016
Time: 10 am- 1:00 pm
Location: Tewksbury Memorial High School, 320 Pleasant St.

City of Lawrence: Public Meeting for South Common Renovations

The mayor of Lawrence, Mayor Rivera, welcomes all residents and businesses to a public meeting to share their ideas for the park and discuss a Master Plan for the O’Connell South Common.
For more information contact Lesly Melendez, (978) 974-0770 x7020 and see flyer attached.
Date: Tuesday, April 5th, 2016
Time: 6- 8 pm
Location: Seventh-Day Adventist Church 54 Salem Street, Lawrence, MA

Courageous Conversations: Why Talking About Race is Important

Join the Violence Prevention Coalition to speak about race, something that impacts us all in this diverse community. Event is free, and refreshments will be served! RSVP with Monica Veth.

Date: March 30, 2016
Time: 4:30-6pm
Location: Lowell Community Health Center, Community Health Education Center, 6th floor, 161 Jackson St., Lowell

Living With Asthma: Successful Management

Join Clinical Pharmacist, John Murphy, of Lowell General Hospital to learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment options available to ensure effective control of asthma at home. This program is free and open to family members, as well as child-care providers. Light refreshments will be provided.

Date: March 30, 2016
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus, Hanchett Auditorium

To register, visit: http://www.lowellgeneral.org/health

Healthy Homes Research Seminar on Asthma and Controlling Triggers in Housing

The HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes is sponsoring this fantastic seminar titled ” Healthy Homes Research Seminar on Asthma and Controlling Triggers in Housing”. Three key expert speakers will be coming to share their work in person. You can join in the room or by webcast by registering at the link below.

Key speakers are: Helen Margellos-Anast, MPH, Senior Epidemiologist, Director of
Community Health Initiatives, Sinai Urban Health Institute, Elizabeth C. Matsui, MD MHS, Professor of Pediatrics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, & Megan Sandel, MD MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics,
Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health

Date: April 5th, 2016
Time: 1- 2:00 pm
Location: B-180-182 classroom in HUD Headquarters Building

Lowell Transitional Living Center’s ‘Steps to Walk Home’

Steps to Home Walk is an annual event which helps raise funds to support services for the Lowell Transitional Living Center, which provides a place of hope for those experiencing homelessness. Join them for their 5th annual event to help a great organization, and help the homeless individuals and families in the community.

For every $150 you raise, a local restaurant will match your donation by serving lunch at the shelter, not only saving them money, but giving people experiencing homelessness a healthy, fun, delicious meal.

Learn more about the event, and register your team here!

Time: 12-3pm
Location: Corner of Jackson Street & Canal Street, Lowell

The Faces of Addiction: The Opioid Crisis The Journey From Pain Killers to Addiction

The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association welcomes school administrators, educators, advisors, activity group leaders, wellness coordinators, guidance counselors, athletic directors, coaches, nurses, school committee members, PTA members, and anyone interested in learning more about addiction, treatment and prevention to this event.

This event will cover everything from the medical nature of addiction in the brain to prevention strategies to recovery stories, featuring multiple guest speakers, including former New England Patriots Pro Bowl Running Back, Tony Collins.

See flyer below for more details, and to print the registration form!

Date: March 21, 2016
Time: 8:30am-2:30pm (Registration begins at 8am)
Location: MIAA Conference Center, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA 02038
Cost: $40 per person (includes breakfast, lunch and materials)

Fresh Check Day- Lasell College

Fresh Check Day is the signature program of The Jordan Porco Foundation (JPF). JPF works closely with colleges to plan and fund events.

In an effort to bring awareness of mental health resources and coping strategies to college campuses.

It is a celebratory fair-like event that includes: Interactive Expo Booths / Free food / Entertainment / Exciting Prizes and Giveaways!

Date: April 8th, 2016
Time: 12- 3 pm
Location: Lewitt Hall, Lasell College

SCOPE of Pain Medford Meeting

Attention healthcare providers! SCOPE of Pain is designed to help you safely and effectively manage patients with chronic pain, when appropriate, with opioid analgesics. The Medford meeting includes essential clinical content on opioid prescribing as well as state-specific information, including a policy and resource panel with representatives from State and local agencies.

Date: April 9, 2016
Time: 7:30am-12:30pm
Location: Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford

Plan LMRC First Public Meeting

The City of Lawrence Office of Planning and Development is implementing a planning process to investigate redevelopment options for the Lawrence Manchester Rail Corridor. The goals Plan LMRC seeks to advance include: Economic Development, Job Creation, and Improved Quality of Life.

Date: March 3, 2016
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Room LC 301, El-Hefni Center, 414 Common Street, Lawrence, MA

See flyer attached for further details.