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Tsongas Pushes Priorities for Lawrence in Hearing with National Parks Director Jarvis
Submitted by Heather on Thu, 2011-03-10 19:12Press Release from Congresswoman Niki Tsongas
Massachusetts Fifth Congressional District, Contact John Noble: phone: 202.225.3411; email: john.noble @ mail.house.gov
Tsongas Pushes Priorities for Concord and Lawrence in Hearing with National Parks Director Jarvis
WCAP 980AM 3/8/2011
Submitted by Heather on Tue, 2011-03-08 10:03Follow GWL's blog and visit the Live Lawrence! online community calendar to see what's going on in Lawrence. Two upcoming events include:
Listen to Heather on WHAV Monday, Feb. 7
Submitted by Heather on Sun, 2011-02-06 18:12Tune into WHAV Monday, on the hour, every hour, starting at 7:00 AM to hear Heather talk about The Act FRESH (FResh Environments Support Health) Campaign Kick-off at the state house Monday, February 7 from 1:00 - 2:00. In addition, hear about GWL programs, the Spicket River Greenway, redevelopment in the Mill/Canal District and all the great projects coming online by 2012.
Request for workshop proposals & ideas: Urban Park Advocates Summit - Feb 11 deadline
Submitted by Heather on Wed, 2011-02-02 17:42
GWL Joins Civic & Government Leaders in Statewide Push for Healthier Neighborhoods
Submitted by Heather on Wed, 2011-02-02 13:51On Monday, February 7th, a diverse coalition of local and statewide organizations from every region of the state will kick off the “Act FRESH Campaign” to improve access to healthy affordable food and public space for physical activity. The group will release a report and public policy agenda entitled Priorities for Healthy Places, 2011-2012 aimed at reducing preventable diseases and containing healthcare costs.
The campaign kickoff, scheduled for 1:00pm in room 222 at the State House, Boston, represents a new chapter in the fight to build vibrant and healthy neighborhoods for all Massachusetts residents. By uniting across geography to focus on comprehensive public policy solutions, the groups seek to both harness and bolster the work being done in neighborhoods from Fall River and Lawrence to Worcester and Holyoke.
Read more about the event in the February 2, 2011 press release: GWL participates in state-wide Act FRESH Campaign Kick-off
Manchester Street Park Receives National Award
Submitted by Heather on Fri, 2010-10-29 18:242010 Brownfields Renewal Social Impact of the Year Award magazine article
Brownfield Renewal Magazine Recognizes Manchester Street Park with 2010 Award For Social Impact
Community Embraces Former Incinerator Site in Lawrence, MA to Create Healthy Oasis for Recreation, Gardening and Gathering
Glow Tickets Now Available For Purchase!
Submitted by Heather on Fri, 2010-10-08 10:33Glow is November 18 at Chester's at Bell Tower Square. Join us in celebrating our successes in 2010 including securing funding to design and build the Spicket River Greenway, winning an Orchard, launching the Summer Stewards youth program and expanding the Farmers Market Network. Join us and help us raise funds to support our work in 2011. There are many ways to help!
- Submit Eco-Art for the Silent Auction
- Donate a product, gift certificate, or service for our raffle
Mass Audubon Position at GWL
Submitted by Heather on Thu, 2010-10-07 19:40Mass Audubon's Education and Diversity Department is seeking an energetic, culturally competent, and engaging Education Coordinator to plan, manage, coordinate, prepare, teach, and market an array of education programs for youth, families, and adults in the City of Lawrence, in partnership with Groundwork Lawrence. Read more...
FALL 2010 HARVEST FESTIVAL
Submitted by Heather on Thu, 2010-10-07 16:13Join GWL, Market Vendors, & the YMCA afterschool program at the Fall 2010 Harvest Festival
When: Wednesday, Oct 13th from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Lawrence Farmers’ Market on Appleton Way (between the Court House and City Hall)