Nonprofit, Member & Community Events

Community Chill Night Chili & Stew Contest

The 2023 Community Chill Night is DIY Lowell’s fifth annual chili and stew cook-off event! Experience music, games, community awards, and a DIY “Chilly” Dessert fun for everyone! Our goal is to build community in Lowell by bringing together young people and elders, downtown and neighborhoods, townies and newcomers. This annual fundraiser celebrates the projects and events that have activated our underused spaces, brought diverse populations together, and made Lowell better.
$10 per attendee in Advance
$15 at the Door
Free for kids 12 and under
Register in advance at https://diylowell.org/chill23/
– Chili and stew samples from amateurs and professionals
– Cash bar
– Activities for all ages
– Community Awards
– Entertainment
– Our famous Do-it-Yourself Sundae bar
– Fun and surprises
Prices are suggested donations–nobody will be turned away! Corporate sponsorships available.

UMass Lowell Innovation Hub: Clean Green Challenge

The UMass Lowell Innovation Hub Presents: The Clean Green Challenge! A pitch contest with a focus on GREEN energy and sustainability.

Are you an Environmental Science Innovator, Sustainability Entrepreneur, or Simply Interested in Seeing Start-Ups That Trying to Save Our Planet?

Join the Massachusetts environmental sciences community as local startups pitch their sustainability solution to a panel of judges! The winners will take home thousands of dollars worth of in-kind prizes from our partners interested in rewarding those trying to keep our green clean!

APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 17! APPLY HERE: https://umassm2d2.acceleratorapp.co/application/new?program=umass-lowell-innovation-hub-clean-green-challenge

NON APPLICANTS SIGN UP TO ATTEND HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-green-challenge-tickets-506558749857

NILP Golf Tournament for Independence

Join us! The popular NILP Golf Tournament for Independence will take place on June 12, 2023, at the beautiful Renaissance Club golf course in Haverhill, MA. Registration is now open! All proceeds go to help people with disabilities to live independently in the community. There will be many fun activities that will take place at this great fundraising event and sponsorship opportunities available. This is a great day of fun and an excellent opportunity to help raise money for a great cause! Please visit our website link provided to find out more information.