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    Western Avenue Open Studios

    LOWELL — Step inside Western Avenue Studios, home to more than 350 artists, and explore five floors of studios, two floors of artist lofts and more during Open Studios on Saturday, July 6, from noon to 5 p.m., 122 Western Ave. The studios are dog-friendly, but animals must be on a leash at all times.

    The free event features hands-on workshops and live artist demonstrations. The space also includes a coffee shop, a co-op art gallery and a brewery. Saturday’s food truck is Empanada Dada serving fare from the parking lot. This month, the Loading Dock Gallery is hosting a show titled “Being There” with an artist reception on Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. Tee & The Gents will perform at 1 p.m.

    For more information, call 978-710-8605, email inquiries@westernavenuestudios.com or visit westernavenuestudios.com.

    Senior art at City Hall

    LOWELL — View the creative talent of three Lowell Senior Center members in the lobby of City Hall July through August. Organized in collaboration with the Lowell Senior Center, the Senior Art Show displays sculptures and 2D artwork by John Brickels, Mark Fisher and David Phaneuf.

    The city started Art in City Hall in 2023 as a monthly art show to feature the work of local artists and Lowell galleries. The public is welcome to view these art shows during the hours of Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m..; and Friday 8 a.m. to noon, 375 Merrimack St.

    An artist reception will be held Tuesday, July 9, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. For more information, call 978-674-4000 or visit lowellma.gov/1880/Art-in-City-Hall.

    Mill City Grows mobile markets

    LOWELL — Shop fresh and local at the Mill City Grows mobile markets at the following locations: Tuesdays,  10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lowell Community Health Center, 161 Jackson St.; Wednesdays, 2 to 6 p.m., The Sweet Bar, 500 Pawtucket St.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St.; Fridays, 2 to 6 p.m., CTI Farmers Market, 350A Dutton St.

    The markets feature seasonal produce. The following payment options are accepted: cash, credit and debit, SNAP/EBT, WIC, HIC (Healthy Incentives Program), senior coupons and Mill City Grows E-gift cards.

    Launched in June 2014, MCG’s Mobile Market Program strives to fulfill the organization’s mission to make healthy, affordable food available to everyone, especially to those with limited mobility and access to grocery stores. For information on payment discounts and options, call 978-455-2620.

    Lala Books open mic

    LOWELL — Writers of all levels are invited to share work and to meet with other writers and readers during the Lowell Writers Open Mic night on Thursday, July 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Lala Books, 189 Market St.

    The event will focus on spoken word poetry and storytelling and all sorts of writers are encouraged to participate. A signup sheet will be available at the door upon arrival. This month’s featured author is Katherine Tsoulkalas. For information, email Stephan Anstey from the Lowell Writers Group at Anstey@gmail.com, text to 508-523-9976, call Lala Books at 978-221-5966 or visit lalabookstore.com.

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    Zero Waste Day bike donation

    LITTLETON — The Littleton Environmental Club at Littleton High School hosts a Zero Waste Day bike donation event on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell St.

    The goal is to help collect and repurpose bikes that Bikes Not Bombs will use in local programming and for shipment to international partners. An optional donation of $20 with every bicycle donated will be put toward tools and parts needed for repairs, as well as transportation costs associated with sending refurbished bikes overseas. All donated bikes are eligible for tax deductions.

    For more information, contact Sam Archer at sama@bikesnotbombs.org.

    Annual spring plant sale

    LOWELL — Mill City Grows 9th Annual Seed Swap and Annual Spring Plant Sale takes place Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., UMass East Campus, Rist Urban Agriculture Greenhouse & Farm, 69 Pawtucket Boulevard.

    Purchase locally grown fruit, vegetable and herb plants, enjoy a farmers’ market, as well as locally made products from vendors Craic Sauce, F-Word Farm, Fat Moon Mushrooms, The Merrimack Company and Taste the Acre.

    All seedlings are grown and cultivated by Mill City Grows. Attendees are invited to bring extra seeds or garden favorites to swap. Funds raised will support healthy food access and education programs. Cash, debit, and credit will be accepted at the plant sale, and SNAP/EBT/HIP (Healthy Incentives Program) will be accepted for fruit and vegetable plants.

    For information on payment discounts and options, call 978-455-2620.

    Friends of the Pollard Library used book sale donations

    LOWELL — Friends of the Pollard Memorial Library are accepting donations of good condition adult and children’s books, audiobooks, DVDs and CDs on the next three Saturdays of May 18,  25 and June 1, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Pollard Memorial Library, Ground Floor Meeting Room, 401 Merrimack St.

    Donations are limited to two bags/boxes per person. VHS tapes, audiocassettes, textbooks, encyclopedias or magazines are not accepted. Thousands of items will be for sale at the book sale, which runs Thursday, June 6 through Saturday, June 8. A preview for Friends members takes place Thurs., June 6, from 5 to 6 p.m. The general public sale starts Thursday, June 6, from 6 to 7 p.m.; Friday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    To volunteer, email volunteer@friendsoppml.org. For information, call 978-674-4120.

    Chelmsford quilters show

    CHELMSFORD — The biannual Quilt Show takes place Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Road.

    The show features more than 100 traditional, modern and art quilts made by members, a members boutique, silent auction of mini quilts, themed raffle baskets and quilting demonstrations. Show vendors include Bits ‘n Pieces Quilt Shop of Pelham NH and the National Sharpening Company. This year, a charity quilt raffle will benefit Lowell Transitional Living Center which will receive a portion of proceeds from ticket sales.

    Admission is $10; free for children under 12. Cash or check only.  Building is wheelchair accessible and there is free parking. For more information, visit chelmsfordquiltguild.com.

    Westford prepares for Apple Blossom Parade

    WESTFORD — The annual Apple Blossom Parade, set to be held on Saturday, will require detours and some road closures from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m.

    The effected roads include Main Street, Depot Street, Hildreth Street, Lincoln Street, Forge Village Road, Graniteville Road, and Boston Road, as well as some secondary roads. Residents and commuters are encouraged to seek an alternative route during the above time.

    Police, fire and emergency medical services will not be disrupted by the road closures.

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