Environment

The Greening Our Community Series was originally created as the Environmental Speaker Series in 1996. For 15 years as the series coordinator, Barbara Herson and others compiled an impressive line-up of speakers on a variety of environmental issues including global warming, toxic threats, alternative power sources such as solar and wind, organic gardening, sustainable building design and many others. In January 2012 Ken Mallory became the series coordinator, bringing a fresh new view to this popular speaker series on environmental topics. Fore more info, visit Green Decade website.

Sponsored by Liquid Measurement Systems and underwritten by the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VTPTAC), this high-profile event will feature and showcase sensors, electronics and robotics as high-growth sectors and market opportunities for Vermont's economy and Vermont Chamber members, as well as an impressive lineup of speakers from the above industry leaders that will discuss supply chain and sourcing opportunities. Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Association.

Simultaneous to the Vermont Chamber event was a protest outside by members of 'Peace' organizations including 'No Lockheed' and the 'Peace and Justice Center', unhappy with Vermont engaging with 'war economy' businesses in an effort to promote state business development.

Hosts Bonnie Scott and Ruel Wheelock talk on the issues of the day with a Libertarian perspective.

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.