Good morning, Lowell.

Thirty Butler Middle School students traveled to Boston for a Boston Marathon pre-event where they raced, learned about sportsmanship, and placed third overall — they were the only Lowell school invited from across the state.

Lowell Community Charter Public School hosted its Learners to Leaders event on April 17—celebrating 25 years and raising over $40,000 from more than 200 community members to support its Build to Learn Campaign.

Erin Gendron, candidate for District 3 Belvidere for Lowell City Council, joined Wellpoint Studios on May 1 to talk about her campaign and the problems she wants to fix — she detailed her views on hot topics affecting the city.

Officials announced that the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center will cease serving as an emergency migrant shelter on June 30 and its managing agency will focus on moving families to permanent housing.

Confusion remains among legislative, city and university sources over whether the state will secure a new operator or return the building to UMass Lowell, which may sell the property later this year as it faces significant debt and costly renovations.

Points of Light Cultural Celebration

5-10 p.m. — Ecumenical Plaza — Free entry — Experience the vibrant blend of Lowell's cultural diversity with food, music, dance, and a stunning lantern launch.

Turn It Up Dance Challenge

May 9-11 — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Registration required — Experience a weekend filled with dance competitions and awards in a vibrant atmosphere.

Artist Reception: One and One make One

3-5 p.m. — Arts League of Lowell — Free entry — Celebrate the collaborative exhibit by Margarida Correia and Coleman Rogers in a welcoming gallery atmosphere.

LOWELL: Free HIV and STI Health Clinic

4-6 p.m. — Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers | Lowell — Free entry — Offering free, quick, and confidential HIV and STI testing for the community.

Dizasterpiece

7-10 p.m. — Taffeta Music Hall — Cost not specified — Experience the energetic live performance of A Skylit Drive blending screamo with pop influences.

Massachusetts Pirates vs. Jacksonville Sharks

7-10 p.m. — Tsongas Center — Tickets Required — Enjoy an exciting night of Mass Pirates Football while honoring military personnel and first responders.