Rescheduled showing of ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
TEWKSBURY — The screening of the Pg-rated action-adventure film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’” was rescheduled due to the winter storm from Thursday to tonight, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Tewksbury Memorial High School’s Mcgrath Performance Center, 320 Pleasant St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The free showing, part of the town’s Black History Month series, tells the story of the people of Wakanda as they fight to protect their homeland while mourning King T’challa, and stars Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira and Angela Bassett. No food or beverage is allowed in the venue. Presented in collaboration with the Tewksbury Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. For information, call 978640-7825.
Dominican flag-raising at City Hall
LOWELL — In addition to the flags customarily flown at JFK Plaza, the city commemorates flags from many countries during the year. On Saturday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m., the public is invited to a flag-raising for the Dominican Republic. The outdoor event is held in front of City Hall, 375 Merrimack St. For a list of flag-raising dates, visit bit.ly/3iqwfz1. To schedule a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, submit an application to the Office of Cultural Affairs and Special Events three to four weeks prior to the date of the flag-raising at bit.ly/3iqqigy. For information, call 978-674-1482 or email rdei@lowellma.gov.
Free tax return help
LOWELL — Community Teamwork offers free tax return preparation through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program through April 8. Three options include online, drop off or in person. For online, visit bit.ly/3xw4ngs. Tax drop offs are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., by first picking up an intake form at 17 Kirk St., and dropping off the completed packets and copies at 165 Merrimack St. Schedule an in-person appointment by calling 978735-6748 or 978-735-5589. For information, visit bit. ly/3xr86vx or contact Eric Rosario at 978-735-6748 or erosario@commteam.org or Jackyie Gonzalez at 978735-5589 or jgonzalez@ commteam.org.
Discounted internet
LOWELL — The Federal Communications Commission offers eligible households a discount on internet provider bills. A family of four bringing in less that $55,500 a year qualifies for the discount, as do Medicaid recipients, residents on a veteran’s pension or students with a Pell Grant who are enrolled in college. For program information, visit fcc.gov/acp and fill out an application. Qualified applicants contact their internet provider to activate the monthly discount. Some companies also offer lowcost internet plans designed to use with the Affordable Connectivity Program discount, which makes online access almost free.
‘Annie’ takes the stage at LMA
LOWELL — For one night only, Lowell Memorial Auditorium is home to the stage production of “Annie” on Monday, Feb. 27, from 7 to 10 p.m., 50 East Merrimack St. Part of the Broadway series, the play celebrates family, optimism and the American spirit to deal with all the hard knocks of life. Tickets are $39 to $126.50. To purchase, visit bit.ly/3zfowul. All sales are final. No request for cancellations, exchanges, changes or refunds will be honored. For information, call 800657-8774.