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Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: God Save Benedict Arnold 02/18/2024

For more than two centuries, Benedict Arnold’s name has been synonymous with traitor. Yet Arnold was much more than a turncoat. Award-winning historian and novelist Jack Kelly will explore why Arnold, who became the most brilliant of warriors for liberty, had a change of heart which led him to betray the very principles he had risked his life for.

For more information: ethanallenhomestead.org

Vermont National Guard Meeting with New American Communities 02/16/2024

From Vermont National Guard:

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, adjutant general, Vermont National Guard, and a delegation of service members from the VTNG meet with multiple New American communities to discuss opportunities for thriving in Vermont. Soldiers and Airmen who are also New Americans speak on their experiences. Also in attendance include Burlington City Councilor Ali Dieng, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, and community leaders Jeetan Khadka, Murjan Amir, and Symphorien Sikyala.

For more information about Vermont National Guard visit: https://www.nationalguard.com/vermont

Celebrate Life: Celebrating Ken Libertoff’s Life 02/16/2024

Host Gary De Carolis is joined in community with Lee Larsen, Jimmy Fordham, Dan Osman, former Governor Howard Dean, Chris Lovell, and Steve Dale to celebrate the life of Ken Libertoff.

To read Ken's book and learn more about him, visit his website at www.ken-libertoff.com.

Education and Enrichment for Everyone: The Great Vermont Flood of July 2023 02/16/2024

Presented by Gabe Langbauer, Meteorologist in Charge, National Weather Service, Burlington.

For more information visit: eeevermont.org

Ohavi Zedek Lunch & Learn: A Look at Burlington’s Key Housing-Related Initiatives 02/15/2024

From Ohavi Zedek Synagogue:

Since 2021, the City of Burlington has been working to implement a 10-point housing action plan. The plan includes major housing-related initiatives for institutions (such as UVM); for the South End; and for City-wide implementation. City of Burlington Planning Director Meagan Tuttle and other Planning Department staff update us on these housing initiatives, and are available for comments and answer questions about housing-related issues that Burlington is facing.

For more information: https://ohavizedek.org/

Legislative Update with Audubon Vermont 02/15/2024

Conservation Biologist Margaret Fowle discusses with Meghan O'Rourke, host, the neonic bill and other things her team is working on at Audubon Vermont.

Audubon Vermont is headed to the Statehouse! Conservation Biologist Margaret Fowle talks about testifying to the House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry in support of H.706, a bill to ban the use of neonicotinoid-treated seeds in Vermont. These toxic pesticides threaten our ecosystems and native pollinators, including birds. Audubon Vermont, in partnership with the allied organization Protect Our Pollinators, supports legislation to phase out neonic use in favor of sustainable alternatives.

For more information visit: www.protectourpollinatorsvt.org

Burlington Business Association: BBA Business Summit 2024: Public Safety Forum 02/15/2024

From the organizer:

Burlington has been facing increasingly challenging public safety problems since 2020. It is time we focus on solutions. With a keen eye toward balancing the needs of our most vulnerable community members with the need to maintain our vibrant downtown, the forum brings together community leaders from our area and other cities. We hear about solutions and programs that are working in some of our most challenged cities. Then, we inspire some Burlington-sized solutions to share with the group. Come to learn, come to inspire, come to help create Burlington’s NEXT ACT!

Speakers include:

Kelly Devine, Executive Director, Burlington Business Association
Par Tolles, Partner & CEO, Tolles Development
Kate Thomas, Assistant County Manager, Washoe County Nevada
Grant Denton, Executive Director, Karma Box Project
Brad Segal, President, PUMA Downtown Association
John Caner, CEO, Downtown Berkeley Association

For more information about the Burlington Business Summit visit: www.bbavt.org/event/bba-business-summit-public-safety-forum

Kindness Connection: COTS in Burlington 02/15/2024

From Jan Riordan:

Host Jan Riordan interviews Jonathan Farrell. Jonathan is the Executive Director of COTS in Burlington. COTS advocates for long-term solutions to end homelessness and provides emergency shelter, services, and long-term housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or are marginally housed.

For more information visit: https://cotsonline.org/

Service Rendered: Arts So Wonderful - Candace Owens 02/15/2024

Host Bruce Wilson, Executive Director of Service Rendered, chats with guest Candace Owens about her organization Poetry Pioneer LLC, of which she is the CEO/President.

For more information visit: www.artssowonderful.com | www.poetrypioneer.com

League Of Women Voters - Redistricting 02/14/2024

For more information visit: lwvofvt.org | Questions: league@lwvofvt.org

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!