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Brown Bag Mobile Market - Third Fridays
2028-01-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Phoenix Food Hub, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, 01901, United States
What is Brown Bag – Mobile Markets?
Free bags of groceries are distributed twice a month to area residents in partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank.
When and Where Does It Happen?
Every first Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m and every third Friday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m at 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA.
How Do I Participate?
The program is open to all residents of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott.
There are no age or income requirements and there is no application for the program, just sign up over the phone or in person when you come to the event.
To learn more or to sign up for the program, please call 781-599-0110 and ask for the Nutrition Department.
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¿Qué es Bolsa de color café – Mercados Móviles?
Se distribuyen bolsas de comestibles gratuitas dos veces al mes a los residentes del área en asociación con el Greater Boston Food Bank.
¿Cuándo y dónde ocurre?
Cada primer sábado de 9 a. m. a 10 a. m. y cada tercer viernes del mes de 9 a. m. a 11 a. m. en 8
Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA.
¿Cómo participo?
El programa está abierto a todos los residentes de Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus y Swampscott.
No hay requisitos de edad o de ingresos y no hay ninguna solicitud para el programa, sólo tiene que inscribirse por teléfono o en persona cuando venga al evento.
Para obtener más información o inscribirse en el programa, llame al 781-599-0110 y pregunte por el Departamento de Nutrición.

The above information was submitted to us by The Phoenix Food Hub.

Mass General Brigham Community Care Van
2028-01-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2028-01-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2028-02-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2028-02-11 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

Figure Drawing at GALA
2028-01-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2028-01-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2028-02-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2028-02-14 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).

National Grid Customer Advocate hours
2028-01-25 10:00 - 14:00 | LHAND – Curwin Cirle, 39 Curwin Terrace, Lynn, 01905, United States
Connect to Caring: Meet with a Customer Advocate at Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development
National Grid Customer Advocates will be available to meet one-on-one on the 4th Tuesday of the month to discuss options to manage your energy bill and help you find assistance, including:

Discount rate
Payment Plans
Budget Billing
Arrears Management Program (AMP)

No appointment is needed, but please bring the following when you visit:
If you receive SNAP, MassHealth, SSI or WIC, please bring your benefit card and/or program acceptance letter to enroll in our Discount Rate Program.
With higher energy prices this winter, National Grid is there to help:
For more information, please visitngrid.com/heretohelp

The above information was submitted to us by National Grid.

Cook Street Park Free Mobile Food Market
2028-01-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Cook Street Park, Cook Street, Lynn, MA, United States
From the New Lynn Coalition: The Cook St. Free Food Mobile Market is a collaborative monthly event by New Lynn Coalition and the Salem Food Pantry, supported by Ward 2 Councilor Obead Matul.
Any and all Lynners are welcomed to this recurring event that happens every 4th Tuesday of the month, free of charge and no required documentation to participate. Bringing a reusable (or any kind) bag to fill is recommended.
If you have any questions please call 857-220-9370 or email newlynncoalition@gmail.com.

NAGLY Lynn: Ages 14-23
2028-01-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2028-02-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2028-02-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2028-02-16 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

Learn more about NAGLY

Sahaja Yoga Meditation
2028-01-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2028-02-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2028-02-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2028-02-16 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.

Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mic
2028-01-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2028-02-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2028-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Stand Up Stick Up @ The Vault
2028-01-27 19:30 - 23:30 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From Steven Foley Media Productions: Stand Up Stick Up – Comedy @ The Vault Theatre is a monthly standup comedy show in a former historic bank, now The Neal Rantoul Vault Blackbox Theatre, inside the storied LynnArts building.
Every fourth Thursday, we bring a lineup of New England’s freshest local talent and the best national headliners to Lynn for a night of hilarious standup comedy in an intimate, unique setting. Finally, something fun to do in Lynn! Check out the website below to see more upcoming shows, join our mailing list for exclusive promotions, and learn more about the show!
Don’t miss out on this rare chance to enjoy a night of laughter, fun, and live performance in f*cking Lynn! Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8!

Please click here for more info & tickets
Proceeds benefit the Lynn Music Foundation.
Presented by the Lynn Music Foundation and Steven Foley Media Productions.

NOVEMBER LINEUP:
Please note special date due to Thanksgiving: 3rd Thursday of the month, November 20th

Laugh for a good cause as we help raise fund for the Lynn Youth Rams Football & Cheer teams!
Musical guest – Four
Host – Jamie Aird
Headliner – Tori Piskin
Guest Comics -Kadeem / Jason Fishman / Connor Doherty / Lionel Harris

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If the previous month’s flier is above that means we haven’t been sent updated information. If you have any questions about this event please contact the LMF via email by clicking here.

Brown Bag Mobile Market - First Saturdays
2028-02-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Phoenix Food Hub, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, 01901, United States

Poetic Lynnguistics: North Shore Youth Spoken Word
2028-02-06 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.

DENCITY International Soulcase + Open Mic
2028-02-06 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.

Energy Advocate Office Hours
2028-02-08 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From Energy Advocate Cameron Foley: The City of Lynn’s Energy Advocate can help you save energy, reduce monthly energy costs, and introduce you to Mass Save programs. They will be holding office hours on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9-11am & 4-6pm in the foyer of City Hall. Office hours include:

Energy bill check-ups when you bring your National Grid bill
Sign up for No-Cost Home Energy Assessments
Register for residential discount rates, budget billing, and arrearage management program
Learn about no-cost insulation, no-cost weatherization, and possible heating system upgrades

Lynn renters and homeowners qualify for:
No-Cost Insulation & Air Sealing | Instant Energy Saving Measures | Electrification & Heating System Upgrades
Can’t make it to in-person hours? Click here to sign up for virtual office hours!
Questions? Contact Cameron Foley by emailing cameron.foley@lynnma.gov or calling 781-586-8023

Museum Enrichment Series for All (M.E.S.A.)
2028-02-09 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.

Lynn Community Resource Forum meetings
2028-02-10 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.

Coffee With A Cop
2028-02-16 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.
