Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
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🏘️ Community
The City of Lowell and Mosaic Lowell will host the fourth Volunteer Fair on Saturday, April 11, at Middlesex Community College’s Cowan Center from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Thirty local organizations — including groups in arts and culture, youth programs, civic engagement and social services — will offer volunteer opportunities.
🎓 Education
Wendy Crocker-Roberge, a finalist for the Reading superintendent job, withdrew on Sunday night, leaving Dr. Henry Turner as the only contender.
The Lowell Public Schools assistant superintendent said she would remain at the district (former Pyne Arts Magnet principal) through the 2026-27 school year to focus on local goals.
At a Lowell School Committee hearing, community members urged officials to reverse proposed staff cuts at Lowell High School including the Academic Chair for Fine Arts, with Superintendent Skinner pledging to review the funding plan next week.
The cuts come amid lost federal COVID relief funds and ongoing budget challenges.
Lowell Community Charter Public School hosted its first Young Women’s Leadership Summit on Friday, March 27, 2026, at The Overlook, drawing 150 middle school students from three schools.
Keynote speakers and CEOs led panels (including District Attorney Marian Ryan and State Auditor Diana DiZoglio) that inspired leadership and confidence.
🎉 Lowell Events
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A Khmer Swan Lake
Apr 8 – 26 — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Experience a unique adaptation blending Western ballet with Cambodian dance in a celebration of culture.
A Khmer Swan Lake
8 p.m. — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique interpretation of a classic ballet in a vibrant cultural setting.
Khmer New Year Parade 2026
12:30-1:00 p.m. — Lowell Senior Center — Free entry — Celebrate Cambodian culture with vibrant dances, music, and delicious food!
The Town and The City Festival - Day 1
12:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — Free entry — Experience the bummer pop sounds of Boston's future teens band featuring amy, daniel, maya, and colby.
The Town and The City Festival 2026
May 1-3 — Merrimack Repertory Theatre — All ages event — Celebrate local music and arts with a vibrant lineup of artists in downtown Lowell.
The Far Out: The Town & The City Festival
9:45 PM - 1:45 AM — Old Court Irish Pub And Restaurant — Entry fee varies — Celebrate music and arts in Lowell's vibrant downtown with a festival inspired by Jack Kerouac.
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