The Five Minute Read
Pride flag raising
LOWELL — In addition to the flags customarily flown at JFK Plaza, the city commemorates flags from many countries during the year. On Friday, June 2, at noon, the public is invited to a flag-raising for Pride Month. The outdoor event is held in front of City Hall, 375 Merrimack St. For a list of flag-raising dates, visit bit.ly/3l4y4cc. 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 flagraising at bit.ly/3sxcybb. For information, call 978674-1482 or email rdei@ lowellma.gov.
‘No Book’ book club
DUNSTABLE — The bookstore Wickham & Willoughby is hosting the “No Book” Book Club Sunday, June 4, 5 p.m., 519 Main St. Readers are invited to come and discuss favorite books while enjoying light food and drink. Participants can take advantage of a 15% discount on all purchases. For planning purposes, register at wickandwill.com/bookclubs. For information, call 978-480-8400.
Veterans job fair
The Disabled American Veterans and Recruitmilitary co-host co-host the National Logistics Virtual Veterans Job Fair, Tuesday, June 6, from noon to 4 p.m. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 30 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, go to bit. ly/3c2g08o. For information, visit dav.org.
Wildlife program
GROTON — The public is invited to attend “Wild Inside: Fishers, Beavers, and Bears,” Wednesday, June 7, at 7 to 8:30 p.m., NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main St.
Attendees will learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations of the fisher, the North American beaver and the black bear during the discussion with a Nashua River Watershed Association educator/naturalist.
The program is funded by a grant from the Doyle General Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts. Space is limited. To register, go to bit. ly/43y0cug. For information, call 978-448-0299 or email registration@nashuariverwatershed.org.
Grants for womenbased organizations
The Women Working Wonders Fund supports programs that empower women and girls to effect positive change in the community. Founded in 2004, and funded by women, the Women Working Wonders Fund awards grants each year to nonprofit organizations whose programs/projects: assist women in transition, provide leadership development for women and girls, contribute to the beautification of the environment to benefit women and girls.
This year, the Women Working Wonders Fund will award five grants at $10,000 each to program/ projects that impact the lives of women and girls while advancing the organization’s mission. The deadline to submit an application is Tuesday, June 20 at noon. To apply, go to grantinterface.com/home/ Logon?urlkey=glcfgrants. For information, call 978349-1966.