Category Archives: Events in the Broader Community

EcoCultureLab forum: Leading Burlington into a “Feverish World” (Friday 3:30 pm)

Dear Feverish World participants and supporters, EcoCultureLab associates, BASTA-ites, and other friends: EcoCultureLab will be hosting a forum and mini search conference this Friday, entitled “How Can Burlington Respond Creatively to Climate Change?“ The event will be held between 3:30 to 6:45 pm at John Dewey Lounge in UVM’s Old Mill Building. (There will be a break for food, provided, at […]

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Upcoming events from City Market

Courtesy of City Market How to Build the Perfect Cheese Plate Monday, December 3, 2018 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm Community Teaching Kitchen, South End Store (map) Gearing up for your big holiday party? Join our very own Executive Chef, Michael Clauss and learn how to create the perfect cheese platter! Learn about what types of […]

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News & Events from the Peace & Justice Center

The PJC works within Vermont but we can impact Yemen, Iran, Palestine, and more. Click here for quarterly Peace & Justice Newsletter. In This Issue Abolish Ice Legal Fees Keep Families Together Fundraiser Voices from Palestine From the blog: Medea Benjamin PJC Internships The Greatest Silence: Rape in Congo Community Calendar Action Highlight: Yemen & Saudi […]

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Ready for 100% Energy-transition Conversation 2018/11 updates

We’ve made some adjustments to our November 26 meeting about plans to develop a roadmap for taking Burlington to net zero energy and opportunities for community engagement in the roadmapping. Darren Springer has been asked to appear at the City Council meeting that evening. Jen Green, Burlington’s sustainability officer, will join us, instead. Here are […]

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News & Events from the Old Spokes Home

Capital Campaign Kickoff Last Thursday, we kicked off our Capital Campaign with a party in our new shop. Thanks to everyone who came out! Here’s a quick overview of what’s going on: We’re raising money to move across the street into the old Good News Garage space The move will allow us to combine the operations of […]

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Upcoming events & classes at City Market

UVM Winter Farmers’ Market: Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites Saturday, November 17, 2018 – 10:00am to 2:00pm UVM Davis Center (map) The Burlington Farmers’ Market goes indoors from November through April and features seasonal meats, produce, and handmade crafts from dozens of local producers. Once a month, stop by our activity table for fun, hands-on activities […]

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Greatest Silence: Rape In Congo Film Screening on 11/17 @

 Join us at 7PM with our friends from Main Street Landing and the Peace & Justice Center on November 17th, 2018. We will be networking for the first half hour with gracious donations from SAP! & Fairy Tale Farm to strengthen the network of advocates for peace in the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo).   […]

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The Future of Sustainable Transportation – 11/29

You are invited! The Future of Sustainable Transportation in the City of Burlington Reducing emissions and advancing a healthy, safe and equitable transportation system Thursday, November 29 from 5:30 – 7:30pm Town Center Room at VEIC 128 Lakeside Avenue in Burlington Limited space, please RSVP by November 26th! Click here to learn more and RSVP to attend! […]

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David Blittersdorf speaking at UVM – 11/12

On Monday, November 12, as part of the Energy Action Seminar series, David Blittersdorf will be speaking in Aikin 102 about his career in the renewable sector. As a serial energy entrepreneur, co-founder of NRG systems and founder of All Earth Renewables he examines the impacts of energy use, production, and distribution and suggests various […]

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November 2018 E-News: Updates from VNRC

Become a Member                Visit Our Website                  Donate November 2018 E-News  Tomorrow is Election Day. Don’t forget to vote, if you haven’t already!Find your polling location and hours here: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/elections/voters.aspx. Catch up below with VNRC’s latest news, and learn about opportunities to help us […]

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