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Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mic
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Walnut Street Cafe, 127 Walnut Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From Tony Toledo: Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mic meets every Wednesday at 7 pm at the Walnut Street Cafe. Speak Up welcomes poets, storytellers, community activists, comedians and curmudgeons. This is a free event but a hat is passed for the Featured Speaker.
Signup starts: 7:00pm
Open mic: 7:30-830pm
Feature: 8:30-9:00pm
If you have any questions please reach out to host Call Dave Somerset by emailing CallDave123@gmail.com or calling 978-921-4628.
To find out the week’s featured speaker and more please visit their Facebook group.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation
2025-11-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 | The Recovery Exchange, 35 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Find the calm in the storm. Learn to meditate with a practice called Sahaja Yoga (meditation only). No mat required. Typically the meetings are two 10-15 minute guided meditations with a mid meditation check in or short talk from the founder Shri Mataji.
SY was founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi in 1970 and has since spread to over 120 countries. SY is always free. Please follow the Recovery Exchange’s Facebook page for updates and cancellations. If you have questions please email michelle.simons24@gmail.com.
Click here for the Meetup group

The above information was submitted to us by Michelle Simons.

South Harbor Park Programming Public Meeting #2
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) – Community Room, 10 Churrch St, Lynn, 01902, United States
From the City of Lynn Planning Department: SEB Lynn Harbor, LLC is proposing to convey approximately 8 acres of its contemplated mixed-use development to the community for use as a public waterfront park and promenade.
The Proponent is hosting the second of three public meetings to engage the community seeking input to inform the design and programming of the proposed waterfront park. This meeting is being held to ensure that the waterfront park meets the community’s vision and needs.
Click here to learn more about the development

NAGLY Lynn: Ages 14-23
2025-11-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Lynn Family Resource Center, 16 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From NAGLY: NAGLY Lynn also presents our NEW weekly group at Centerboard Family resource center on Wednesdays for ages 14-23 5:30-7:30pm, also drop-in based! Open to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.
For more information, contact: Tony@nagly.org.or Younes@nagly.org

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Coffee With A Cop
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Land of A Thousand Hills Coffee Co., 61 Munroe Street, Lynn, MA, United States
The Lynn Police Department are revitalizing their monthly “Coffee with a Cop” at Thousand Hill Coffee Shop! This meet and greet with the community is scheduled for every third Wednesday at 10am, but the location may change.

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Police Department.

Virtual Public Hearing to Review Statewide K-12 School Finance Formula
2025-11-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
From the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced a series of public listening sessions to solicit feedback on the Chapter 70 school finance formula, the primary funding program that establishes how Massachusetts distributes education aid to cities and towns. The listening sessions are part of a Chapter 70 Local Contribution Study included in the state’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget and conducted by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Department of Revenue’s Division of Local Services (DLS).
“Chapter 70 is the foundation for how we fund our schools. This is an opportunity for the public to help shape the future of a system that affects every student in Massachusetts,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “We strongly encourage our educators, families, community leaders and stakeholders to attend these sessions and let us know what is working and where we need to make changes.”

“Chapter 70 is a significant contributor to the amount of total funding spent on K-12 public education, and we invite the public to contribute to this important review of the local contribution part of the formula,” said DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez. “We want everyone to have an opportunity to give their feedback—whether you are an educator, a parent or a community member.”

“The Division of Local Services looks forward to working with DESE to undertake this mandated analysis,” said Sean Cronin, senior deputy commissioner for local services at the Department of Revenue.

These listening sessions will inform the final Chapter 70 Local Contribution Study that examines the methods used to determine each municipality’s target local contribution and required local contribution toward school funding. The study will also consider the impact of factors such as income and property wealth, the effect on municipal services, and the unique challenges of rural and regional school districts. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and DLS expect to release the final report in the summer.

Virtual listening session:
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Virtual public comment hearing
Register online
In-person listening sessions:

Thursday, October 23, 2025
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Masconomet Regional High School, 20 Endicott Road, Boxford

Thursday, October 30, 2025
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Doherty Memorial High School, 299 Highland St., Worcester

Thursday, November 6, 2025
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Greenfield High School, 21 Barr Ave., Greenfield

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Apponequet Regional High School, 100 Howland Road, Lakeville

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and DLS encourage the submission of written comments, which can be emailed toC70PublicComment@mass.gov. More information on the public comment sessions, Chapter 70 and local contributions is available on DESE’s website.

Figure Drawing at GALA
2025-11-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Join the Monday Night Drawing Group at the Galleries at LynnArts, hosted by Annette Sykes of Paint by the Ocean. This weekly session offers artists of all levels the opportunity to draw from a live, clothed or unclothed model in a relaxed, supportive environment. Bring your own art supplies and enjoy an evening of creative exploration.​

These drawing groups will meet every Monday from 6-9pm at GALA. Fees are $18 for GALA Members, $20 for Non-Members, & $18 for Students. No instruction is provided; this is a self-guided session ideal for practicing figure drawing in a community setting.​
For more information visit the GALA website, follow @paintbytheocean on Instagram, or email paintbytheocean@gmail.com.

If the flier above is out-of-date please contact GALA

The above information was submitted to us by the Galleries at LynnArts (GALA).

Street Sweeping Schedule: Fall 2025
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-21 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
From the City of Lynn: The City of Lynn Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin the Fall Street Sweeping Campaign on Monday, November 3rd, starting in Ward 1. To ensure the sweeping process can be completed efficiently and curb-to-curb, they kindly ask that all vehicles be removed from the streets on the scheduled day for each area. A full schedule of sweeping days by ward is below for your reference.
By removing vehicles on the designated street sweeping days, this will allow the Sweeping Company, the Parking Department, and the DPW to complete their work effectively. This will also help reduce parking issues and improve the overall look of our city neighborhoods. Conditions on the ground may dictate the progress of the operation (i.e.: weather, construction, traffic emergencies, etc.

DENCITY International Soulcase + Open Mic
2025-11-16 19:00 - 22:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
DENCITY International Soulcase + Open Mic is where the soul speaks and truths echo. A sanctuary for expression, a community of creatives, and a celebration of raw, unfiltered storytelling through spoken word, music, and performance.
This is a brave, healing, and SOBER space — a judgment-free zone where you are welcome as you are.
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If you have any questions please contact Michelle LaPoetica at 662-799-1916 or DENCITYvibes@gmail.com.

The above information was submitted to us by DENCITY.

Poetic Lynnguistics: North Shore Youth Spoken Word
2025-11-16 15:00 - 19:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
More information will be released soon…stay tuned!
This is a youth Event + Admission is FREE. An 18+ Open Mic will begin on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 7pm. More information on the event series page.
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If you have any questions please contact Michelle LaPoetica at 662-799-1916 or DENCITYvibes@gmail.com.

The above information was submitted to us by DENCITY.

11th Annual Festival of Trees
2025-11-16 - 2025-11-22 | Lynn Tech (Annex Building), 90 Commercial Street, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
From the Lynn Tech Alumni Association: The Lynn Vocational Technical Alumni Association presents our 11th Annual Festival of Trees from November 16 – 22, 2025!
Trees will be displayed for one week at the Lynn Tech Annex Building and viewed by hundreds of people. 100% of the profits from this event goes to Lynn Tech Students!
Some food will be available for purchase, also we will have entertainment throughout the week, check out ourr Facebook page “Lynn Festival of Trees”
Admission – $5.00​​​​
Raffle Tickets – 25 for $5.00
Public viewing hours are:
Sunday, November 16 | 12 – 7pm
Monday – Tuesday, November 17 -18 | 4 – 7pm
Wednesday – Friday, November 19 – 21 | 4 – 8pm
Saturday, November 22 | 12 – 6pm
Winners pick up trees on Sunday, November 23 from 12 – 3pm
If you have any questions please call Diana Badger 978-815-2478 or email badgerdiana@gmail.com
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Want to donate a tree?
Download the donation form by clicking here

2025 Fall Park Clean-ups
2025-11-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
From the City of Lynn: Join the effort to Keep Lynn Clean!
Supplies for clean-ups are provided. Volunteering for the clean-ups can be applied for community service hours. No registration required. All clean-ups will be from 9AM-11AM unless otherwise stated. Clean-ups are cancelled if there is rain.
Sponsored by the DPW & Litter Committee

2025 Centerboard Speakeasy
2025-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Palette Function Room, 16a City Hall Square, Lynn, 01901, United States
From Centerboard: Come join us at Palette Function Room for a night of games, music, and dancing! Our event will transport you back in time to 1926 — with a modern twist. Get ready to dress up in your best Prohibition-era inspired attire and enjoy a night of mystery, excitement, and unforgettable memories.
🎲 Poker tables & Secret Speakeasy Bingo (prizes for the top 4 winners!)
🍹 Special mission-inspired drinks
🧳 Secret Suitcase Raffle
🎶 Live entertainment, music, and dancing
🍴 Snacks and surprises around every corner
Dress Code: 1920’s inspired fashion is encouraged but not required. We’re aiming for an authentic after-work speakeasy vibe — think less Gatsby and more Peaky Blinders.
Parking: Palette Function Room offers limited free parking in the Centerboard/St. Mary’s lot at 16 City Hall Sq. Additional parking is available at the City of Lynn municipal lot, just a 5-minute walk from the venue.
This exclusive event isn’t just a party — it’s an experience created to support our mission to revitalize communities through people and places. The Centerboard Speakeasy is the place to be for a night of flair, fun, and purpose.

Click here to purchase tickets
If you have any questions please email connect@centerboard.org.

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About Centerboard:
Centerboardis a non-profit human services organization here to support and uplift families and young people through access to housing, employment, education, and financial empowerment.
Centerboard provides holistic support to adults and youth in Greater Lynn and on the North Shore facing unimaginable difficulties such as housing insecurity, trauma, exploitation, domestic violence, and substance use—offering not just housing but also a wide range of services designed to help each person heal, gain stability, and pursue a safe and stable life.

Teen Drop-in Center - Fall 2025
2025-11-14 17:30 - 21:30 | Lynn Tech – Field House, 80 Neptune Blvd, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
From Lynn Parks & Recreation: The Lynn Teen Drop-In Center is hosted weekly for our youth ages 13-18 to engage in recreational activities during after-school and evening hours. Activities include playing sports, listening to music, and hearing from guest speakers.
Music * Pizza * Cornhole * Volleyball * Basketball
Dates subject to change due to school scheduled sporting events or inclement weather.
Supported by the Mayor’s office, Lynn Parks and Recreation Department, Lynn Police Department, Shannon Grant, & Community Development. For more information, please call Lisa Nerich 781-286-8000
Please be advised that the Teen Drop-In Center will be closed Friday, October 24th, due to Senior Night at LVTI. It will reopen on October 31 – Halloween night!

Food Pantry at Wayne Alarm
2025-11-14 17:00 - 17:30 | MA
From Wayne Alarm:

Wayne Alarm is collecting food and setting up a pantry for people to come fill up a bag.

The food pantry will be held on the following dates from 5-5:30pm at Wayne Alarm – 424 Essex street, until supplies run out.

Friday, November 14

Wednesday, November 26

Friday, December 12

Wednesday, December 24

Wayne Alarm is also collecting donations of unopened and unexpired food. Please drop off donations at Wayne Alarm during their normal business hours, weekdays from 8am-5pm.

If you have any questions please contact Gabriella Gil by emailing ggil@waynealarm.com or calling 781-595-000 x414

Mass General Brigham Community Care Van
2025-11-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS), 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA, United States
Mass General Brigham‘s Community Care Van will be visiting Greater Lynn Senior Services every Friday from 9AM – 12PM. The van will be parked outside of GLSS at 8 Silsbee Street in Lynn.
No appointment needed
Walk-in service is available to all
Free blood pressure screening
Free COVID-19 vaccine and at-home test kits
Flu vaccine

Civil Society Screenings
2025-11-13 18:30 - 21:30 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Inc.ubate Coworking Lynn & The Lynn Music Foundation are excited to announce our latest collaboration, the Civil Society Screenings @ The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre.
The Civil Society Screenings are curated to create public dialogue over conflict (familial, political, cultural, and socio-economic) and ways to move to mutual understanding and organized community activism. This monthly film series is designed to make you think, and develop a framework to engage your community for positive change.
Films Start at 7pm (Doors 6:30pm)
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The Beautiful Country Summary
Binh, a Vietnamese Amerasian boy, faces discrimination and leaves his village to find his mother in Saigon. After a fatal incident involving her employer, Binh flees with his younger brother Tam. En route to America, a storm diverts their boat to Malaysia, where they meet Ling, a prostitute who helps them escape. Tam dies during the harsh voyage. In New York, Binh works while Ling moves on. Learning he qualifies for citizenship, Binh travels to Texas to find his blind father. Though he hides his identity, his father senses the truth, and they begin to bond quietly at the film’s end.
Trailer: The Beautiful Country Trailer
Bonus Film
After The Beautiful Country we will be screening a nine minute short created by Lynn’s very own New American Association of Massachusetts (NAAM) called “New Roots for New Americans: NAAM Client Stories“. NAAM staff will be onsite to talk about their work with Immigrants and the current state of affairs in Lynn.
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May 29th: 51 Birch Street
June 12th: Defining Us
July 17th: Medium Cool
August 21st: The Beautiful Country
September 18th: Fighter
November 13th: My Omaha
December 11th: We Still Here
Special thanks to Massdevelopment, Creative Cities, & Lynnspire Grants.

The above information was submitted to us by Inc.ubate Coworking Lynn.

Let's Talk Strategies, Part 4: IRS Secrets Unlocked for Small Biz
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual/In-Peson
From the Millennium Latino Project: Let’s Talk Strategy is a 6-part, peer-led evening training series built for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals in Lynn. Each session dives into a different aspect of business success, covering financial literacy, management, and long-term growth strategies, while fostering collaboration and community among local entrepreneurs.
Join us as we pick back up with Part 4: IRS Secrets Unlocked for Small Biz with Rafael Maduro CEO of Maduro Tax.

​This workshop is designed to give entrepreneurs the insider knowledge they need to navigate taxes, and financial planning with confidence.
​Rafael Maduro will pull back the curtain on IRS essentials most small business owners overlook and shows you how to use them to your advantage.
​Hybrid. Google Meet and Demake Family YMCA Lynn, MA.
​Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and level up your business strategy with practical tools you can apply right away.

Register by clicking here​
Sponsored by Lynn Main Streets

Veteran & Community Resource Fair - October 2025
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) – Community Room, 10 Churrch St, Lynn, 01902, United States
From the Lynn City Council’s Veteran’s Committee: The City of Lynn will be holding a Veteran & Community Resource Fair on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 5:30-7pm in the LHAND Community Room at 10 Church Street.
This event will help raise funds for the First Responders Parade & show of support for our Veteran Community. There will be information tables, raffles, refreshments, and guest speakers.
Thank you to partner organizations the DAV, Lynn-Swampscott Veterans Services, & Mass Senior Action Council for supporting this event.

Cooking Class for All Abilities
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Phoenix Food Hub, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, 01901, United States
From the Lynn Disability Network: We will be holding a cooking class for children of all abilities and all behaviors! This class is for children ages 4-13, space is limited.
To register please email ldoninique@ymail.com.

Farmers' Market - Summer 2025
2025-11-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Lynn Common, North & South Common Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
Stock up on fresh, local veggies and other delicious delights – SNAP/HIP accessible!

This market is held at 8 Silsbee Street bi-monthly during the winter months, the rest of the year held at Lynn Common.

Please click here for more information
This market is supported and made possible by the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Food Access and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.

The above information was submitted to us by The Food Project.

Lynn Community Resource Forum meetings
2025-11-13 09:00 - 10:30 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
From Children’s Friend & Family Services, a Division of Justice Resource Institute (JRI): We are now the Lynn Community Resource Forum for Lynn human service providers & caregivers. Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month via Zoom and quarterly in person.
Vision Statement
Lynn Community Resource Forum exists to empower our community by fostering an inclusive forum where members can share resources, network and collaborate. We are dedicated to connecting individuals and families with essential resources, bringing awareness to local initiatives and working together to build a stronger, more supportive community for everyone.
Ground rules for the meeting:

Please mute yourself unless speaking and use zoom features when needed.
If you come late, please introduce yourself in the chat as you arrive.
If you use an acronym, please say what it stands for the first time you use it.

Zoom information:
Please click here for meeting link
Co-facilitated by Kyra Drescher, Dalene Basden & Stevie Boyon

Schedule

9am – 9:05am | Intro Song
9:05am – 9:45am | Presentation from community member
9:45am – 10am | Q&A for presenters
10am – 10:30am | Team member intros & community resources
About February’s presenter
United Healthcare is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers
Contact Infomation
Sandra Suarez | Senior Account Manager- Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare C&S East Region: Senior Care Options & One Care Plans
1325 Boylston St. 11th floor I Boston, MA 02215
P 781.215.1153 | F 855.283.1322
sandra.suarez@uhc.com | unitedhealthgroup.com
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For more information on meetings and Children’s Friend & Family Services please click here.

Lynn Veterans Council fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse
2025-11-12 15:00 - 22:00 | Texas Roadhouse – Danvers, 301 Newbury Street, Danvers, MA, 01923, United States
From the Lynn Veterans Council: The Lynn Veterans Council is holding a fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse, 301 Newbury Street, Danvers, MA on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 at 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Present the flyer to the Danvers location and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to the Lynn Veterans Council to help defray the cost of the 2026 North Shore Veterans and First Responders Parade.
Go have a good dinner and help with the cost of the parade. Please pass the word to your friends and families.

Museum Enrichment Series for All (M.E.S.A.)
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Join Lynn Museum & Arts Center on the second Wednesday of each month at noon for M.E.S.A. (Museum Enrichment Series for All). This lecture series covers wellness, genealogy, and current events and features local experts, community members, Museum staff, and others.
M.E.S.A. is open to anyone and everyone. Currently it is only virtual, and requires registering in advance.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lynn Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Please check the LMAC’s Facebook page or Instagram page for each month’s guest speaker(s).

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Museum & Arts Center.

2025 Saugus Veterans Day Ceremony
2025-11-11 11:00 - 13:00 | MA
From the Saugus Veterans Council: The Town of Saugus will honor local veterans and service members at its annual Veterans Day Celebration and Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Veterans Park beginning at 11am.
Hosted by the Saugus Veterans Council, the ceremony will bring together veterans, families, town officials, students, and community members to recognize the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
This year’s event will feature a special guest performance of the National Anthem. The program will also include remarks from local leaders, musical tributes, demonstrations by the Lynn English JROTC, and the traditional recognition of honoring Saugus veterans.
A collation will immediately follow the ceremony at the Saugus VFW Post at 190C Main Street, where attendees are invited to gather for refreshments, conversation, and fellowship.
“This day is about gratitude and remembrance,” said Commander Castinetti. “We gather not only to honor our veterans but to remind each other of the values they stood for service, commitment, and community.”
The event is free and open to the public. Veterans and their families are especially invited to attend.
For more information, please contact Commander Steve Castinetti at stevecastinetti@comcast.net.

2025 Lynn Veterans Day Breakfast & Ceremony
2025-11-11 08:30 - 11:00 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the Lynn-Swampscott Dept. of Veterans’ Services: The annual City of Lynn Veterans Day Breakfast and Ceremony will take place at City Hall on Tuesday, November 11.
Breakfast
City Hall Foyer from 8:30-9:30AM
Veterans, military members, and supporters are warmly invited to join us for a complimentary hot breakfast, proudly served by our City and State elected officials.
This gathering is an opportunity to show our appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our veterans while bringing the community together in gratitude. We look forward to honoring you and sharing in fellowship over a hearty meal.
Ceremony
Lynn Veterans Memorial Auditorium at 10aAM
Join us at the Lynn City Hall Auditorium as we come together to honor the men and women from Lynn who have proudly served our Nation. The ceremony will include a presentation by the Lynn English JROTC, a performance by the Lynn All City Band, and additional tributes in recognition of our veterans.
Together, we will pay tribute to the sacrifices made and celebrate the enduring spirit of service.

NAGLY Lynn: Ages 11-17 | 2025-26 School Year
2025-11-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Raw Art Works, 37 Central Square, Lynn, MA, United States
From NAGLY: NAGLY Lynn at RAW is on the 2nd Monday of each month for ages 11-17 from 5:30-7:30pm, drop-in based and open to LGBTQ+ youth!
For more information, contact: Tony@nagly.org.or Younes@nagly.org

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