The Five Minute Read
Citizens Police Academy
LOWELL >> The Lowell Police Department hosts a Citizens Police Academy held for eight consecutive Wednesdays beginning April 10 through May 29, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Lowell Police Headquarters, 50 Arcand Drive, and the Lowell Police Training Institute, 99 Middlesex St.
Academy participants will have an opportunity to learn about the history of the Lowell Police Department, traffic enforcement, impaired operation, fatality investigations, search and seizure, patrol vehicle overview and demonstration, school resource officers, youth services, Internal Affairs, Peace Officer Standards & Training accreditation, criminal investigations, family services, specialty response units and public affairs.
Those interested should visit lowellpolice.org/citizens-police-academy for instructions on how to apply.
Applicants must be residents of Lowell, 18 or older, and have no criminal record.
For more information, call 978-937-3200.
Colombian food and salsa dancing
LOWELL >> Panela Restaurant, a woman-owned business in the Acre that serves Colombian-style food, hosts a salsa dancing class every first and third Thursday of the month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., at 7 Hanover St. For information, call 978-455-2868.
Movie time
TEWKSBURY >> Catch a showing of “Wonka,” on Friday, March 22, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler St. The Pg-rated adventure/comedy movie stars Timothee Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka who dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, but discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Pizza and water will be served. A $2 donation is suggested. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Tewksbury Lions Club.
Registration is required at bit.ly/49i8465. For information, call 978640-4490.
Lowell Public Schools Job Fair
LOWELL >> Lowell Public Schools will hold a Job
Fair on Saturday, March 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Morey Elementary School, 130 Pine St.
This event is free and open to the public. School and district leaders will be on hand to talk about current openings and positions for the 2024-2025 school year. Professionals of all levels and from all fields are highly encouraged to attend to explore a wide range of available opportunities and career paths.
For more information, call 978-674-4320.
Lilly Fair
LOWELL >> Saint Michael Parish holds its second annual Lilly Fair on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church hall, 12 Sixth St.
Almost 50 vendors will be in attendance, selling Easter/spring wares and crafts, along with raffle baskets, food, a bake sale and candy table. There will be free kids’ activities as well as $1 Easter arts and crafts. Attendees are invited to take photos at no charge with the Easter Bunny. Admission and parking is free.
For more information, call 978-459-0713.
Democrats to meet
GROTON >> The next meeting of the Groton Democratic Town Committee will be Sunday, March 24, at 4 p.m., Legion Hall, 75 Hollis St., with special guest Governor’s Councilor Paul Depalo, candidate for reelection. All Democrats and friends are welcome at the meetings. Masks are optional. For more information, email Grotondtc@ gmail.com.