Good morning, Lowell.

Scouting America Greater Boston will honor three leaders at the inaugural Merrimack Valley Good Scout Awards Luncheon on Oct.

27 at Lanzi’s (810 Merrimack Ave, Dracut). The event will celebrate Maria Gonzalez Moeller, Joe Hungler, and Congresswoman Lori Trahan for their work to improve opportunities for youth and families in the area.

Wellpoint Mass in partnership with UMass Lowell is hosting Educator Appreciation Night at the Tsongas Center and will offer free tickets for educators and their families to watch the River Hawks face the UNH Wildcats on November 7 — Classroom Quarterback recipients will get prime seating in a luxury suite.

Lowell Public Schools and nonprofit Project: Play2Learn have partnered to give every kindergarten student an 'Alphabet Zoop' game—funded by a grant from The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation—to boost early reading skills at school and home.

The program will distribute 1500 games and support playful learning in classrooms this year and in Grade 1 next year.

John Cleese Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — VIP options available — Celebrate 50 years of Monty Python with a screening and Q&A with John Cleese.

Crafting Herbal Salves and Lip Balms Workshop

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — SUTRA STUDIO — Members: $40, Nonmembers: $50 — Immerse in the art of natural skincare by crafting herbal salves and lip balms.

BCI’s Lowell Learning Center’s Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat

4-6 p.m. — Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants — Free entry — Enjoy a spooktacular, sensory-friendly Halloween with crafts, games, and candy for families with children aged 1 to 10.

UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Providence Friars

6:05-7:35 p.m. — Tsongas Center — Season tickets available — Catch the excitement of college hockey as the River Hawks take on the Friars.

Saint Anselm Hawks vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks Women's Basketball

1-1 a.m. — Costello Athletic Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling women's basketball matchup as the Hawks battle it out on the court.

UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. New Hampshire Wildcats

7:15-8:45 p.m. — Tsongas Center — Check the excitement as the River Hawks face off against the Wildcats in an action-packed match.

EL CONCIERTAZO in Lowell, MA

8:00 PM — Lowell Masonic Center — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a lively concert featuring various captivating artists in the heart of Lowell.

CBA Community Swap

10 AM – 1 PM — Mercier Center — Free of cost — Swap gently used items with your neighbors and find new treasures at this community event.