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Champlain Valley Exposition 04/17/2012

Host Jess Wilson speaks with Executive Director Timothy P. Shea, and General Manager David F. Grimm, CFE, from the Champlain Valley Exposition on the history and growth of the Expo.

American Red Cross Press Conference: "Give a Pint, Get a Pound" Campaign 01/10/2012

The American Red Cross, Northern New England Blood Services Region will hold blood drives in cities and towns throughout Vermont. All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood. Donors are needed every day to make sure there is an adequate blood supply for patients in need. All presenting donors in January will receive a coupon for a free pound of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. By offering all presenting donors a coupon for a free pound of coffee, Dunkin’ Donuts and the Red Cross are thanking donors who support the community blood supply by rolling up their sleeves to give the gift of life.

History and Future of New England Town Meeting - Frank Bryan 10/19/2011

UVM Professor Frank Bryan is joined by community members to understand what Town Meeting has meant in the past, its relevance in the 21st century, and its place in the future. Susan Clark & Frank Bryan are authors of 'All Those in Favor: Rediscovering the Secrets of Town Meeting and Community'. For more information about the Brownell Library.

Poison Prevention - In Nepali by Madhu Neupane 06/30/2011

Presentation by Northern New England Poison Center on prevention tips and assistance. www.nnepc.org

1.800.222-1222. Nepali translator Madhu Neupane.

Developmental Disabilities - Opening Doors to Inclusion - Lost in Laconia Documentary & Opening Doors to Inclusion Panel. DVD2 04/26/2011

HowardCenter Diversity Committee and HowardCenter Developmental Services host a powerful evening of film and panel presentation celebrating the closing of the state institutions that housed people with Developmental Disabilities in Vermont and New Hampshire until the 1990s. The amazing difference that inclusion in the community made for people with Developmental Disability will be highlighted in the presentation

The feature film is Lost in Laconia, a powerful documentary created by Gordon DuBois, about the closing of Laconia State School in New Hampshire in 1991. Vermont closed Brandon Training School soon after and was the first state to achieve complete community integration. The film will be followed by a panel comprised of clients and staff from HowardCenter who lived and worked at the Brandon Training School and film maker Gordon DuBois. Part of HowardCenter Diversity Committee and HowardCenter Developmental Services evening program on the difference that inclusion in the community made for people with Developmental Disability.

Watch the program here.

Developmental Disabilities - Opening Doors to Inclusion - Lost in Laconia Documentary & Opening Doors to Inclusion Panel 04/26/2011

The feature film, Lost in Laconia, is a powerful documentary created by Gordon DuBois, about the closing of Laconia State School in New Hampshire in 1991. Vermont closed Brandon Training School soon after and was the first state to achieve complete community integration. The film will be followed by a panel comprised of clients and staff from HowardCenter who lived and worked at the Brandon Training School and film maker Gordon DuBois. Part of HowardCenter Diversity Committee and Howard Center Developmental Services evening program on the difference that inclusion in the community made for people with Developmental Disability.

On the Waterfront: Entrepreneurial Skills - Champlain College BYOBiz Program 12/15/2010

Melinda Moulton hosts Robert Bloch, Director of Champlain College, BYOBiz Program, on developing entrepreneurial skills.

Poison Prevention, In Nepali 12/15/2010

Presentation by Northern New England Poison Center on prevention tips and assistance. www.nnepc.org

1.800.222-1222. Nepali translator Rita Neopaneyl.

On the Waterfront: Vermont Folklife Center 11/17/2010

Melinda Moulton hosts Vermont Folklife Center staff, Brent Bjorkman, Executive Director, Greg Sharrow, Director of Education, and Ned Castle, Digital Media Instructor.

On the Waterfront: New Sudan Jonglei Orphans Foundation 10/20/2010

Melinda Moulton hosts Peter Garang Deng, President/Founder of New Sudan Jonglei Orhpans Foundation.

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