The Five Minute Read
Spice Drive success
LOWELL — State Rep. Vanna Howard’s Spice Drive to benefit the Coalition for a Better Acre’s food pantry collected 800 spices, more than 100 salt and pepper shakers, 216 oils and vinegars, 286 sauces — such as soy and fish — as well as miscellaneous food pantry items. The Jan. 28 event helped build out culturally connected spices for the pantry so that food recipients can maintain cultural identity, uphold family traditions and to encourage creative and nutritious cooking. Walk-in hours to the pantry, located at 450 Merrimack St., are Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with a break between noon and 1 p.m.) and Wednesdays noon to 5 p.m. For information about donating to the CBA pantry, contact Health Access Program Coordinator Ivana Dauwer at 978483-9082.
100th birthday celebration
DRACUT — The Parker Memorial Library celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and is seeking the public’s help in gathering photos and oral histories to be used in the celebrations.
Photos will be scanned and stored on library computers, and the originals will be returned to the individuals who contributed them.
The library opened in November 1923 thanks to the sister of the philanthropist Moses Greeley Parker, whose donation of land and money made it possible.
In addition to the oral history project and the art/ photo exhibit, events will include a presentation by Rebecca Duda on Notable Locals and a presentation by Richard Howe on Parker’s Life and Legacy. And, of course there will be a birthday party. Dates are not yet finalized.
For more information about contributing to the oral history project or the art/photo exhibit, contact Library Director Christine Muir at cmuir@dracutlibrary.org.
‘Harriet’ movie for Black History Month
TEWKSBURY — In collaboration with the Tewksbury Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, the Tewksbury Public Library invites the public to an in-person screening of “Harriet,” on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., in the library’s Meeting Room, 300 Chandler St. The event is part of the Town’s Black History Month film series.
The PG-13 biographical drama portrays Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery, and how she dedicated her life to freeing hundreds of enslaved people. The 125-minute film stars Cynthia Erivo as the abolitionist Tubman. 125 minutes. Light movie refreshments will be served. To register, bit.ly/3riddyj. For information, call 978640-4490.
Veteran virtual job fair
The Disabled American Veterans and Recruitmilitary co-host a virtual veterans job fair on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 40 employers, representing a range of industries will be online with career opportunities from entry level to senior management. In addition to employment assistance, veterans can utilize career counseling and resume assistance, network with fellow veterans and military personnel, and get support with their Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and claims assistance. To register, bit.ly/40esu7h. For job resources, bit. ly/40esu7h. For information, www.dav.org.