Chocolate for kids made by child slaves? Please avoid it! Click here for quarterly Peace & Justice Newsletter. In This Issue Upcoming PJC Events A Well for Kunsi Keya Tamakoce. Voices from Palestine From the Blog: Fair Trade and Racism Chocolate Made by Child Slaves? Community Calendar Action Highlight: Say “naw” to Kavanaugh PJC Educational Programs […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News October 2018 In this newsletter: Register Now for VTIPL’s Conference! Congregations Invited to be Sponsors of VTIPL’s Conference A Home Energy Forum in Manchester “Solar Baroque” Benefit Concert – October 28 Weatherize Program Kick Off in Jericho on Nov. 8 Ecology Monks in Thailand Seek to End Environmental Suffering […]
Continue readingAbout • Our Work • Calendar • Support • Blog • Visit • Stay & Dine • Gather • Farm Store What a day! Our 40th annual Harvest Festival brought the community together around food, harvest, farm animals, traditional crafts, stories, and music. We’ve captured the day in photos here. We’re especially grateful to our volunteers and everyone who participates to make the Harvest Festival possible every year. Photo by Courtney Ley. Welcome, Robin! After […]
Continue readingPennywise Pantry Wednesday, October 3, 2018 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm City Market, Downtown Store (map) With this interactive and hands-on tour, participants will learn how to shop for affordable, fresh, long-lasting, and nutritious foods at City Market. We will begin by exploring the Produce and Bulk departments, learning a simple method for finding the best […]
Continue readingDear Neighbors- Last week, we announced the Clean Water Resiliency Plan: a seven-point, $30 million initiative to stabilize, modernize, and upgrade Burlington’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. Due to aggressive cost-mitigation measures, when borrowing is fully phased in, average single-families will see an approximately $5.36 increase in their monthly water bills. The City has been working toward […]
Continue readingSaturday 9/22/18 marked the official opening date for early and absentee voting in Vermont for the November 6th election. With the elections just around the corner, AARP wants to make sure you are informed on the issues that matter most to you. With that said, please find below a list of upcoming events for both […]
Continue readingYou are invited… Harvest Run for Sustainability Sunday October 14 1-4 pm at The Intervale Center Join us for a 5k walk/run, kids activities, live music with Mango Jam, bouncy house, and fun for the whole family. Help us raise money for the Sustainability Academy! Register and learn more here. Early Bird discount if you […]
Continue readingI wanted to let you know about an event Senator Sanders will be speaking at on Monday, September 24th – the UVM Rally for Climate Action. This event is organized by UVM Environmental faculty and students and is open to all college students in Vermont. More details are below. If you have any questions, please contact me […]
Continue readingVolunteer for the Fall Fundo The Fall Fundo (October 13) is quickly approaching. We’re on track for a big day – we already have over 100 riders and $9,000 in donations. Woohoo! With all these riders, we’re gonna need some help making sure everything runs smoothly. If you’re not riding, volunteering is a great way to contribute. […]
Continue readingJoin Burlington Electric Department on Saturday, September 29, 10:00-1:00 for Burlington Electric Department’s second annual self-guided Home Energy Tour. Visit one or all of these open houses for inspiration on how to reduce your own heating and cooling costs while living comfortably. Learn from Burlington home owners who are using solar, heat pump technology, and in-home energy […]
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