Taekwondo competition

LOWELL >> Local martial arts school Tiger An’s Taekwondo, hosted the first Taekwondo Championships at its studio at 1519 Middlesex St. on May 6-7.

The 2004 Olympic Champion Dae Sung Moon taught an Olympic sparring seminar to more than 70 students. During the events, more than 1,000 students from 25 different taekwondo schools competed for school and individual medals presented by Olympian Dae Sung Moon, Grand Master Richard An, Grand Master Eunha An and Master Yoonchul Oh.

AAPI month celebration

LOWELL — Open Lowell invites the public to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at the 1981 Ramen Bar on Thursday, May 18, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., 129 Merrimack St. Attendees can sample complimentary Asian cuisine prepared by 1981 Ramen Bar, District 5 Viet Street Food (opening soon) and Tea-Do.

Open Lowell is an initiative through the Office of the Mayor, the Lowell City Council and the Office of the City Manager, that promotes inclusivity to build communitywide relationships, serve as a platform for issues of diversity and inclusion through education and communication and to facilitate and celebrate positive change. For information, contact the Cultural Affairs & Special Events office at 978-674-1481.

Plant sale

DRACUT — The Dracut Garden Club is having its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20, from 8 a.m. to noon, Harmony Hall Grounds,1660 Lakeview Avenue. Pick up some annuals, perennials, vegetables, herb plants and hanging flower baskets. The sale includes tool sharpening services for garden tools. For information, call 978-251-0837 or email dracutgardenclub@gmail.com.

Hybrid Solidarity Lowell meeting

DRACUT — Hear the latest news regarding Solidarity Lowell’s petition for better treatment of Lowell’s unhoused population, which was presented to the City Council on April 11. The hybrid meeting takes place Sunday, May 21, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Christ Church United, 10 Arlington St. Guest speakers include Mark Martinez, housing attorney for the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute. For the Zoom link, email contact@solidaritylowell.com.

Medicare enrollment help

CHELMSFORD — Certified counselors from SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) offer free, unbiased and confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on or eligible for Medicare, at the Council on Aging, 75 Groton Road. For information, or to make an appointment, call 978-251-0533.

Lowell Forward workshop

LOWELL — The City of Lowell and the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments hosts the Lowell Forward: Homes, Housing, and Community Citywide Workshop on Wednesday, May 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St.

This workshop is open to all members of the public, and will provide a chance for community members to share stories about their Lowell housing experiences, create a housing vision and housing goals together with the community and map the opportunities in their neighborhood.

Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. for registration, refreshments and snacks. All ages are welcome to attend. Khmer, Portuguese and Spanish interpretation will be provided at the event. To request interpretation in another language, other accommodations, or for any other questions, please contact Christopher Hayes, at chayes@nmcog.org.