The Five Minute Read
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ showing
TEWKSBURY — Enjoy a free, PG-13 screening of the action-adventure film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'” as part of the town’s Black History Month series on Thursday, Feb. 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Tewksbury Memorial High School’s Mcgrath Performance Center, 320 Pleasant St.
The film 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.
Empower leadership workshop
LOWELL — Applications are due Friday, Feb. 24, for the “Empower: Building Leaders, Strengthening Communities” program by Lowell Alliance and Coalition for a Better Acre.
Empower is a nine-week, interactive program held Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., starting on March 30 and ending on May 25, at 97 Central St. #302. The series will provide participants with the knowledge, skills and resources to create and lead change at the grassroots and community level. Participants will also have the opportunity to expand personal and professional networks and work with activists from around the city and region. Workshop topics will include: leadership and organizational skills, how City Hall works and how to make it work for you, understanding and leveraging community resources, organizing for change and project planning and implementation.
The in-person meetings require participants to be fully vaccinated. To apply, visit bit.ly/3kn4cyp. For information, contact Liz Anusauskas at eanusauskas@ywcaoflowell.org or Johanna Danas at johanna. danas@cbaacre.org.
Black History Month jazz brunch at CCA
CHELMSFORD — The Chelmsford Center for the Arts and Chelmsford’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee presents an all-ages “Soul on a Saturday” jazz brunch on Feb. 25 at noon, in the CCA’S Veteran’s Memorial Hall Auditorium, at 1A North Road. The live entertainment features Steve Hunt, piano; Ron Mahdi, bass; Yoron Israel, drums; Arthur Bakopolus, saxophone; and guest speaker Fred Woodard. The soul food brunch is provided by Lowell’s Red’s Kitchen and Catering. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for seniors 60 and older, and $15 for students. To purchase, visit bit. ly/3k9znxt or call the box office at 978-250-3780. For information, email cca@ chelmsfordma.gov.
Veterans info session at City Hall
LOWELL — Learn about the PACT Act, which expands U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs health care and benefits, during an information session on Thursday, March 2, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Mayor’s Reception Room at City Hall, located at 375 Merrimack St.
Representatives from the Boston and Lowell VA offices will answer questions about burn pits, Agent Orange exposure and other toxic substances and provide an onsite disability claims clinic. Food and snacks will be provided. For information, contact David Henke at 617-275-6101 or David.henke@va.gov, or Lowell Veteran’s Services Director Eric Lamarche at elamarche@lowellma.gov.