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Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: Vermont and the Battle of Cedar Creek 10/20/2024

From Ethan Allen Homestead:

On October 19th, 1864, a surprise attack by Confederate troops in the Shenandoah Valley at Cedar Creek appeared to be a solid victory for the South. Thanks to the heroic efforts of the Vermont’s 8th Regiment, the Union reclaimed the battlefield. Mike Soules will describe the role of the Vermonter in the battle, the consequences of the battle, as well as the significance of the Cedar Creek Room in our state capitol.

For more information: ethanallenhomestead.org

In the World of Winooski: Onion Festival at the Winooski Farmer's Market 10/20/2024

From the City of Winooski:

Mayor Kristine Lott meets with Sarah Brunkhorst, Market Manager of the Winooski Farmers Market and Event Coordinator at Downtown Winooskiand, along with other members of the community at the Onion Festival. They talk about the farmer's market, and the concept of the onion festival.

Visit the community mandala weaving project happening on site, speak with some of the folks tabling at the event (such as Historic Society, Mill Museum, Friends of the Winooski River, local business vendors), visit the community cookbook sale, onion ring toss, and printing art activity. The program closes out by sharing upcoming Winooski events.

For more information visit: www.winooskivt.gov

Chittenden County Historical Society: Moses Whitcomb's "Monitor Barn" and Other Iconic Structures Built by Charles Miller 10/20/2024

From the Chittenden County Historical Society:

The presentation by Eliot Lothrop will explore the land accumulation of the Whitcomb family during the second half of the 19th century, culminating in Moses' ownership- the peak of dairy farming at the farm. In1901, Moses had the East Monitor Barn built, hiring the 36 year old Charles Miller, from North Ferrisburgh, to frame it. Born into a family of timber framers, Miller had already built several monumental barns around Chittenden and Addison County. We'll look at several of Miller's other barns.

For more information, go to www.cchsvt.org

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

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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!