Burlington

Art & Activism - The Poetry Show: People's State of the Union 01/11/2018

Corrine Yonce and David Foss join Host Kylie Dally to talk about the 2018 People's State of the Union events that are happening in Burlington at the end of January.

The People's State of the Union is an annual civic ritual and participatory art project. Learn more at www.usdac.us/psotu.

A Mashup From the CCTV Archives 01/10/2018

Channel 17/Town Meeting TV intern Ingrid Zinger was given the task to search through the archive and compile a short video. Here is her manifest.

Panel Discussion on Sex Offender Status, Treatment, and Accountability in Vermont 01/10/2018

Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform (VCJR) and the Network of Community Justice Centers in Chittenden County (Burlington, Essex, South Burlington, Williston, & Winooski) present a panel discussion about a Restorative Reintegration Program called Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) available to sex offenders coming out of prison by Community Justice Centers across Vermont.

This panel followed a screening of the film "Untouchable" about child sex offenders and the creation of sex offender registries in the US. There is also a Q&A about the situation here in Vermont.

Panel members include: Bess O’Brien, currently filming a documentary here in Vermont about the CoSA Program; Kathy Fox, Associate Dean at UVM who has done research on the CoSA Program; Gary Marvel, VT Treatment Program for Sexual Aggressors Chief, VT Department of Corrections; Toni Monsey, Development Psychologist and Advocate; and Sharon Fialco, Advocate and Volunteer Member of a Circle of Support and Accountability in VT.

Burlington Ward 1 and Ward 8 NPA Meeting 01/10/2018

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 1 & 8 meet the second Wednesday of the month.

Meeting place: McClure Lobby Conference Room, FAHC/UVM Medical Center

Greater Burlington Women's Forum: The Gifts of Mindfulness 01/10/2018

The topic of "mindfulness" can conjure up a range of emotions, from discomfort to joy. Join the Greater Burlington Women's Forum in exploring mindful ways to develop healthier relationships with our thoughts, food, and our bodies. As we juggle a multitude of responsibilities and roles, self-care can often take a back seat. Our panelists will share their stories and expertise to decrease stress, increase well-being, and find ease in nourishing and moving our bodies. Whether you have trouble finding a moment to be mindful, or have a committed meditation practice, together, we'll create a space to tap into the power of mindfulness -- in whatever way is right for you.

Panelists

— Arica Bronz helps individuals of all abilities to move their body with integrity, grace and comfort through the mindful, open-hearted approach of Polestar Pilates. As a classically trained dancer, Arica fell in love with this intelligent approach to movement over 20 years ago. Arica helped to found All Wellness in 2008, where she continues to offer Pilates private lessons and group mat/Reformer classes to students of all levels.

— Roz Grossman MA, teaches mindfulness meditation through her business Mindful Stress Relief. She has offered workshops for cancer patients, caregivers and staff at the University of Vermont Medical Cancer Center since 2010. Roz is certified in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and has a background in nursing and health education. She brings compassion from her own cancer journey. Roz has had a meditation practice for over 20 years and is a Reiki II practitioner.

Learn more at www.btvwomen.org.

Burlington Telecom Advisory Board Meeting 01/10/2018

Learn more with the Burlington Telecom Advisory Board about the condition of the sale process for Burlington Telecom. The advisory board meetings are normally the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The board is made up of: David Provost, Joan Shannon, Karen Paul, Clem Nilan, Theresa Alberghini DiPalma, Tim Halvorson, and Jane Knodell.

Burlington Democrats: What's New in Burlington? 01/10/2018

Ward 5 City Councilor Chip Mason and Ward 6 City Councilor Karen Paul discuss what's new in Burlington.

Burlington Electric Commission 01/10/2018

The Burlington Electric Commission is a citizen body appointed by the Burlington City Council to oversee Vermont’s largest municipally owned electric utility and exclusive provider of electricity to Burlington residents and businesses. Regular meetings are held in the auditorium at Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine Street, Burlington, Vermont.

Vermont Board of Libraries on Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award 01/09/2018

At the regular monthly Vermont Board of Libraries meeting, the board discusses and hears from the public about the changing of the award for children's literature currently given in the name of Dorothy Canfield Fisher. This event was recorded by Channel 17 Community Producer Margaret Harrington.

Stump the Chumps: Who Doesn't Know Frank Washington? 01/09/2018

Hosts Bill Keogh and Joey Donovan invite Frank Washington, who grew up in the shadow of the Channel 17 studios, onto this episode of Stump the Chumps! The three of them discuss Burlington Families "with all those kids."

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