“Get Up, Stand Up, Stand Up for Your Rights” The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF Burlington) in partnership with UVM’s Center for Cultural Pluralism is sponsoring a free program on The Importance of Eleanor Roosevelt to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Critical Reflections on Friday, October 11th at 7 PM at Billings-Ira Allen Lecture […]
Continue readingBurlington Halloween Bike Ride Yep. It’s October. Besides the beautiful leaves and cooler riding weather, there’s something else to be excited about. Something… spooky. Spooky and spooky. The Halloween Bike Ride! This year’s ride (the 10th anniversary!) is on Sunday, October 27th. Suit up and join hundreds of fellow Burlingtonians for a Halloween party on wheels, […]
Continue readingHere is the PDF of the October/November/December 2019 issue of the Peace & Justice News. Please be in touch if you are involved with activist projects and would like our support. Peace, Wendy Wendy Coe, Operations Manager Peace & Justice Center
October 2019 Events at the Birds of Vermont Museum …and some near by All events are at Birds of Vermont Museum unless noted otherwise! 900 Sherman Hollow Road • Huntington, Vermont 05462 USA (802) 434-2167 • museum@birdsofvermont.org • http://www.birdsofvermont.org NATURE PRINTING with COLEEN O’CONNELL Sunday, October 6 • 9:00 – 11:00am What can you print from a fern, a leaf, […]
Continue readingOur 41st annual Harvest Festival on Saturday brought the community together to celebrate Vermont forest, farm, and food traditions. We’ve captured the day in photos here. And, view the festival from the air! We’re so very grateful for our volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and everyone who makes the Harvest Festival possible. Photos by Brandon Parrish. Video by long-time volunteer Russell Fox […]
Continue readingHello Neighbors, Working at CSWD, I am surrounded by co-workers who are truly committed to reducing the amount of waste they produce. Reusable water bottles abound! At previous jobs, frozen meals were my routine. Peel the film back, pop it in the microwave and lunch is ready! My first week at CSWD, I continued my […]
Continue readingNo Fuss Kitchen: Gluten Free Brunch Sunday, September 29, 2019 – 10:00am to 12:00pm Community Teaching Kitchen, South End Store (map) Cooking without gluten can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In this hands-on cooking class, we will cover the fundamentals of cooking your favorite brunch meals without gluten and talk about strategies […]
Continue readingYou’re invited! Net Zero Building Tour: SunCommon Headquarters Thursday, October 17 starting at 5:30pm | Waterbury, VT Please join the Vermont Green Building Network for our autumn net zero building tour of SunCommon Headquarters, recipient of the 2017 Vermont’s Greener Building Award, Net Zero Award and People’s Choice Award. This net positive office and warehouse building […]
Continue readingJoin us at the Farm Barn for our 41st Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 21 from 10AM–4PM! It’s a full-day celebration of Vermont forest, farm, and food traditions for the whole family. Want to support the event? Harvest Festival is free for members. Renew your membership today and volunteer to help! Mobilizing Climate Action for Health MONDAY, 9.23 • 7:30-9PM @ […]
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