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Ad Hoc Climate Justice: Kathy Blume: Fear the Sun 12/05/2014

From Jerome Lipani:

Fear the Sun - Original song by Kathy Bloom, performed at recent Occupy Central Vermont Climate Change Song Competition

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 12/04/2014

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Vigil for Michael Brown and Rally Against Police Violence 11/25/2014

Vermont community members gather after the Grand Jury failed to indict police officer Darren Wilson for trail in the killing of Michael Brown. Speakers share their frustrations and feelings as well as their experiences with racism in Vermont.

JUMP - Gifts That Give 11/24/2014

Wanda Hines, Director of Joint Urban Ministry Project speaks with Reverend Ken White of College Street Congregational Church and others involved in the December 7th 'Gifts that Give' event.  More information at: giftsthatgive-vt.org

For more information: 862-4501 www.jumpvt.org

Burlington Ward 4 and Ward 7 NPA Meeting 11/19/2014

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 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

More on Redistricting: http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/Ward-Redistricting/

Ad Hoc Climate Justice: Resist Keystone XL & Fracked Gas Pipelines, Divest from TD BankNorth 11/17/2014

From Jerome Lipani:

In-depth interviews with demonstrators clarify the call for Divestment from TD BankNorth, a major investor in the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Ad Hoc Climate Justice: VT Fracked Gas Pipeline Demonstration + Sit-In Arrests 11/06/2014

From Jerome Lipani:

Documentation of Oct 27 Demonstration & AgitProp Theatre performances at VT Statehouse and inside the Sit-In at Gov Shumlin's Office with footage of Consensus Decision-making Process and Arrest of the Demonstrators

 This film features the crucial Consensus Decision-making Process of the Demonstrators in pursuit of their purposeful Act of Civil Disobedience. 64 Demonstrators were arrested. Claire Dolan's "WHY?" provides transparency.

Published on Nov 6, 2014

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 11/06/2014

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Burlington School Commissioners' Corner: Hosted by Various Commissioners 11/06/2014

For more information visit the district web site:  www.bsdvt.org

Local Matters: Community Discussion on Burlington School District 11/03/2014

Jim Holway, Smarter Budgets hosts a conversation with David Hartnett, Ward 4 City Councilor, Helen Hossley, Concerned Parent, Kathy Chasan, Smarter Budgets and
Adrianne Fisk, Concerned Citizen: A) What defines a high quality School Commissioner & School Board?  B) What defines a Superintendent who can best serve this community?  C) Informative and respectful discussion on recent happenings within this school district. OBJECTIVE: Constructively engage concerned community members wanting immediate repair, depth in identifying solid direction and effectively bringing great pride for our School District.  more information: www.bsdvt.net

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