Playing for Peace: Lowell Celebrates the World Cup 2010
The 2010 FIFA World Cup is here! The City of Lowell, ONE Lowell, and Pollard Memorial Library partner to present "Playing for Peace," a series of family-friendly events that will bring the community together through the world-renowned game of soccer. Please join us for the following:
June 7 - 12: World Cup Soccer Raffle, Pollard Memorial Library. Stop by the Children’s Reference Desk from June 7 - 12 and fill out a special raffle ticket to be entered into a soccer ball raffle! You’ll need to write the title of one book you just read and tell us two things about that book. There will be two separate raffles: one for kids ages 8 and younger, and one for kids ages 9 through 12.
More information: www.pollardml.org (Click on "Community Events")
July 16: Film Screening: "Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos." Relive one of the greatest periods in soccer history through the eyes of the players, coaches, and sports commentators! In the 1970s, the New York Cosmos were the "cool boys" of the game -- this film is a must-see for any soccer fan!
More information: www.lowellfilmcollaborative.org
July 17: 1st Annual Youth World Cup. Celebrate the 2010 World Cup at this FREE youth tournament for boys & girls ages 8 - 10 years. Space is limited to the first 80 kids to register. Event presented by the City of Lowell in partnership with ONE Lowell.
More information: http://www.lowellma.gov/depts/parks-recreation/World
August 1, 7 & 8: The ONE Lowell World Cup 2010. A 24 Team International Soccer Tournament held at Cawley Stadium in the city of Lowell. This is the fourth year of the tournament, with each year drawing more competitive teams and larger crowds.
More information: http://www.onelowellsoccercup.org/