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Burlington Building Painting on Intervale and North Street 10/19/2024

Community members gather at the intersection of Intervale and North Street in Burlington to paint the building.

Vermont Palestine Conference: The Struggle for Land and Liberation - Palestine Today: Genocide, Resistance, & Solidarity 10/19/2024

From the Vermont Coalition for Palestinian Liberation:

The Vermont Coalition for Palestinian Liberation is excited to host the first ever Vermont Palestine Conference: The Struggle for Land and Liberation. It is for our state-wide educational and activist conference about the struggle to free Palestine.

Who is it for: Any and all who are interested in learning more about Palestinian liberation and intersecting struggles/causes, as well as what the struggle for liberation looks like in Vermont. This is a space for seasoned organizers and those new to the cause, for strategizing, learning from each other, and deepening our collective work.

For more information visit: www.vermontcpl.org/events/vermont-palestine-conference

Larner College of Medicine at UVM: White Coat Ceremony 10/18/2024

Recording of the Larner College of Medicine UVM White Coat Ceremony.

Education and Enrichment for Everyone: Elephants Can Dance – India’s Expanding Role in the Global Economy 10/18/2024

Presented by Sunder Ramaswamy, PhD, Distinguished Professor of International Economics, Director of International and Global Studies, Middlebury College.

For more information visit: eeevermont.org

Vermont Association of Realtors: Working with a Realtor to Sell 10/17/2024

Informational Video about working with a Vermont Realtor to sell a home.

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Vermont Association of Realtors: Working with a Realtor to Buy 10/17/2024

Informational Video about working with a Vermont Realtor to buy a home.

CCTV Productions FY24-123

Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity - Applications Open for Homes in Winooski 10/17/2024

From Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity and with Champlain Housing Trust:

Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity works with Champlain Housing Trust to build affordable homes. Applications are now open until October 30th for two homes in a Triplex on Hall Street in Winooski. Speakers include Maeve Looney, Family Services Coordinator, and Jen Armon, Homeowner Outreach Coordinator.

For interested applicants, please start applying at the website: www.getahome.org/habitat

Moments with Melinda: Interview with Neil Offen 10/17/2024

From Melinda Moulton:

Neil Offen has spent his career as an internationally honored reporter, editor, blogger, humor colomnist, and author. He has a new book Building a Better Boomer.

For more information visit: www.writingaboutourgeneration.com

Student-powered Reporting: UVM's Community News Service 10/17/2024

Students with the UVM program venture across Vermont to write articles for news outlets — here they discuss some of their stories. Hosted by Justin Trombly, editor, Community News Service. Students include Wyatt Obering, Winooski News reporter; Catherine Morrissey, photojournalist; Olivia Conti, former audio and print reporter;
Noah Diedrich, statewide reporter; and, Kate Kampner, statewide environmental reporter.

For more information visit: www.uvm.edu/cas/community-news-service

VICII: Why The US Feels Threatened by Venezuela 10/17/2024

From VICII:

Join us for a compelling public affairs discussion that delves into the ongoing tensions between Venezuela and the United States. This public affairs discussion will explore the ongoing tensions between Venezuela and the United States, focusing on why Venezuela continues to frustrate US foreign policy. The conversation will examine the historical, political, and economic reasons behind these strained relations, highlighting Venezuela’s defiance of US influence and its global alliances.

Peter Lackowski, a peace activist and supporter of Latin America’s political autonomy, will provide his perspective on Hugo Chávez’s Chavismo movement and why it remains a challenge to US interests. Moderated by Sandy Baird, this event will delve into the reasons behind US hostility toward Venezuela, the consequences of sanctions, and what this means for Latin America’s future.

For more information about VICII please visit: www.VICII.org/events

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Applications Now Open for the Spring 2025 Cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship Program

Town Meeting TV is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship program. Join up to 8 other youth to engage in interesting media making projects! This paid media internship opportunity is designed for youth aged 16-20 who are eager to gain professional experience in the audio-visual field and develop a deeper understanding of their local community. The group will meet under the leadership of Town Meeting TV's Travis Washington from the end of January 2025 to the beginning of June 2025, on a schedule agreed upon by the whole cohort. Click here to apply!