Author Archives: Christina Erickson

Come to the Race Against Racism on September 17th in Montpelier

Nobody has to run, just show up.  The RAR is for runners, walkers, and rally-goers. Read On… Get in touch if you are willing to endorse or donate at raceagainstracismvt@gmail.com   THE RACE AGAINST RACISM! September 17th, 2017 at Montpelier High School  – 5 High School Drive Montpelier, VT 5K Race at 11:30 Rally with Speakers and Performance […]

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Join the Outright VT Firetruck Pull (or Donate to the Champlain Team!)

Maggie Melvin and I are really excited to be raising money for Outright VT by getting a team together to participate in their annual Fire Truck Pull. Do you want to join a team of pumped up Champlainers eager to raise money for an organization who focuses on the safety and security of local queer and trans youth?  […]

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Community Food Scrap Composting Training, Barre, VT – 9/16

Saturday, September 16 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CVSWMD Barre location (540 North Main St, Barre) Description Community composting presents a scalable food diversion option that is applicable in urban, suburban, or rural communities. Compost programs can be established at community gardens (e.g. neighborhood, urban, tribal, etc.), farms, schools, or other locations, such as hospitals and […]

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Upcoming FREE Event: Sen. Leahy’s Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference, Sept 16

Register for the Senator Leahy’s upcoming annual Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference, which will take place at VTC in Randolph, on Sept 16th. In addition to hearing from Pres. Pat Moulton and Senator Leahy, you’ll attend professional development workshops and enjoy an address by keynote speaker Mary Alice McKenzie, Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington. […]

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United Way of Northwest Vermont – Volunteer Connection Listings

United Way of Northwest Vermont – Volunteer Connection Listings Week of August 28, 2017 By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist LEND A HAND. VOLUNTEER – United Way of Northwest Vermont’s mobile-friendly Volunteer Connection connects you to hundreds of local volunteer needs. Search by age, date, county, interests or causes that are important to you. Stay connected […]

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CSWD launches grant program to fund innovations in recycling

This could be a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial Champlain student/team! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Williston, VT —   The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) is launching a new grant program to help create or improve markets for hard-to-recycle products and packaging from Chittenden County. The Recycling Market Development Grant Program will invest up to a total of $30,000 into projects […]

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Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2017 Student Eco-Reps

The Champlain College Eco-Reps Program trains student leaders who model and promote environmentally responsible and socially-just behaviors in the residence halls by educating their peers.  This is a paid position (you do not have to be work study eligible), but you must live in a Champlain College residence hall to be an Eco-Rep. Go to […]

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Registration is Open for VT Interfaith Power & Light Conference!

Register for VT Interfaith Power & Light’s Annual Conference VTIPL’s 2017 conference, Building Local Resilience — Inspiring Climate Action!, will be on Saturday, October 21 from 10 am – 4 pm at First Congregational Church in Manchester, VT. Deb Markowitz, former Secretary of Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources, will be the Keynote Speaker. The conference also features six workshops in […]

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Open Streets (VT) needs volunteers!

Join us on Sunday, September 17th from 10:00AM-3:00PM! This free program provides the people of Burlington the chance to explore miles of urban streets in a safe, car-free environment, enjoying fun and healthy activities along the way. Open Streets provides people with places to mingle, play, and shop, all while promoting healthy living and active transportation. The goals […]

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