Good morning, Lowell.

Lowell Public Schools received $470,676 to support before and after-school programs at five district schools for the next three years through the federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program—schools include McAuliffe, Shaughnessy, Lincoln, Butler, and Stoklosa. The programs will offer activities that help students build academic and social skills.

A campaign finance report before the preliminary shows that Francisco Maldonado raised $30K with $20K from his own funds and spent $1900 on a sky banner—Councilor Chau spent over $11K on an event while Juran gathered $22,350 ahead of the election.

The analysis noted that candidates received support from both in-district and out-of-district donors, making voter turnout a key factor in District 3.

Lowell City Council will review a motion to ban needle distribution and drug consumption programs within 1,000-foot of parks and schools—this measure is designed to keep children safe.

Local youth workers at the Lowell YMCA have reported hazards in public spaces as summer ends and school resumes.

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.

The Witcher in Concert

3:30-9:00 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Celebrate a decade of The Witcher 3 with a live orchestral performance featuring stunning visuals and special guests.

Wheel of Fortune Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Chance to win exciting prizes — Enjoy a live version of America’s Game with the opportunity to participate and spin the wheel.

CoComelon Sing A Long Live

6-8 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — Tickets available — Enjoy an interactive sing-along experience with CoComelon for the whole family.

Whose Live Anyway

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — All ages welcome — Enjoy 90 minutes of hilarious improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.