Good morning, Lowell.

Lowell Public Schools received a $1-million CPPI grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration last week to expand high-quality, affordable preschool in the district.

The funds will support sixteen full-day classrooms — a key step in meeting the goal of universal pre-k for local children.

Mail-in ballots are now available for registered voters in Wards 3, 7, and 8 for the September 9 Preliminary City Council election; ballots requested will arrive the week of August 25 and can be tracked online—voters can also use in-person Early Voting at the Lowell Senior Center on select dates.

One Night of Queen

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Tickets start at $81 — Experience a spectacular tribute to the legendary band Queen.

Lowell Irish Festival

2-8 PM — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Free entry — Experience a day of lively Irish music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.

Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training

5 days — National Personal Training Institute — $1750 — Master the fundamentals of C# programming through hands-on training.

MasterChef All-Stars Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling culinary battles live with your favorite MasterChef stars and gain insider tips.

Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race

10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race — Free entry — Experience a thrilling showcase of all-terrain, human-powered sculptures blending art and engineering.

September CHOP Dinner

5:30-7 p.m. — Lowell Senior Center — Free entry — Celebrate the season with a Fall Festival themed dinner featuring soul food and live music.