Foreclosed?  Underwater?  Rent in a foreclosed building?  You still might be able to stay in your home, even after foreclosure.  Do not move, and do not accept "cash for keys" until you have learned about your rights and considered all of your options.  You probably have the right to stay in your apartment for months or longer.  You may be able to get your house back from the bank.  Come out and meet others in your situation and learn more.  There will be a meeting Wednesday, February 10th, 6:30 PM at Neighbor to Neighbor, 112 Exchange St, Lynn (corner of Broad St and Exchange St).  Support, advice, solidarity for Lynn residents facing foreclosure or eviction.

Lynn United for Change is a volunteer organization made up of Lynn residents dedicated to fighting back against evictions and foreclosures.  They are not a business, and do not charge for the information, support and solidarity they provide.

More information / questions: www.LynnUnitedForChange.com, (781) 346-9199, housing@LynnUnitedForChange.com

Lynn Economic Opportunity, Inc. (LEO) believes that it’s mission as the Lynn area’s anti-poverty agency is to alleviate the immediate effects of poverty in the Lynn area while striving to eliminate its root causes, and thereby improve the quality of life for all residents of the Lynn area.  Consistent with the national mission of community action, as expressed in the Equal Opportunity Act of 1964, LEO’s purpose is to stimulate the commitment of public and private resources toward the goal of enabling low-income families and individuals to become self-sufficient. LEO recognizes the necessity of addressing the political and social, as well as economic basis of poverty.  Please visit their site for more information.

The Lynn YMCA has made its winter programs brochure available.  Please visit their website.  The winter programs brochure can be found on the front page.

The East Lynn Community Association is holding a resource fair from 6:45 PM till 8:45 PM, Wednesday January 6, 2010.  This event will be held at Temple Ahabat Shalom, 151 Ocean Street, Lynn.

Free to the public, Light Refreshments, On-street parking okay, Door Prize drawings every 15 minutes from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM.

Learn how to: Access help and information if and when you need it, Choose agencies who need volunteers who also match your interests, See where your donations can do the most for your area of passion.

THERE WILL BE FREE H1N1 AND SEASONAL FLU VACCINES AVAILABLE. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!

Participating organizations include the Daily Item, Girls, Inc., StraightAhead Ministries, Communities that Care, Complete Count Census Committee, Serving People in Need-Financial Stability Center, The Food Project, Children's Legal Services, Lynn Family and Children Services, Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beach,  Latino Scholarship Fund, Lynn-Side Edition, LynnCam, LynnHappens.com, Project COPE, Lynn Shelter Association, Lynn Time Bank, Neighbor-to-Neighbor, Lynn Police Department, Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS), Boston Learning Center, Bridgewell, Lynn Public Health Department, North Shore Rape Crisis Center, and the Special Education Surrogate Parent Program.

The mission of the East Lynn Community Association, Inc, is to promote pride and ownership in the Lynn community through beautification, education, recreation, and neighborly relationships.  Email: east.lynn.assn@comcast.net

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The Lynn public library will be offering a crafts program Monday, December 21st at 3 PM.  This program is for students grades 2 through 5.  If you are interested in making some sort of craft to bring home, this program is for you.  The library is located at 5 North Common Street and can be contacted at 781.595.0567.

The Lynn public library will be offering story time for children ages 2 through 5, Thursday, December 17th at 11 AM.  This program will feature stories, songs, fingerplays, and more.  The library is located at 5 North Common Street and can be contacted at 781.595.0567.

Mrs. Claus will be visiting the Lynn public library to sing songs and tell stories, Wednesday, December 14th at 10 AM.  This program is for children ages 2 through 6.  The library is located at 5 North Common Street and can be contacted at 781.595.0567.

Zimman's is holding a fundraiser for RAW Art Works this weekend.  The unique CHAIR-ity event is open to the public and will be held Saturday, October 24th at 7:00 pm at Zimman's, 80 Market St., Lynn, MA.  Cost is $25 in advance and $30 at the door with all proceeds supporting RAW.  During the event, Zimman's will offer a 10% discount off the purchase of store items with an additional percentage going to RAW.  Central to this event will be the auction of 12 chairs beautifully designed by RAW's successful Door 2 Door artists.  Each chair will be exhibited within a space choreographed by the artists and Zimman's designers.  The event will be a lavishly catered reception and include a video screening, auction, exhibit and brief presentations by RAW artists.  Music will be provided by Jazz on a Rug.  Please see the attached flier for more information and click here to purchase tickets.

   The Boys and Girls Club of Lynn is looking for a Cub Scout Master from 4PM till 5PM Wednesdays or Thursdays.   Applicants need to fill out criminal and sexual assault background checks.  Please call the Boys and Girls Club (781.593.1772) and ask for Ben Bartolomei if you are interested.