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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

Kindness Connection: Jennifer Riordan Endowed Presidential Scholarship Winner Maleah Diaz 10/17/2024

From Jan Riordan:

Host Jan Riordan interviews Maleah Diaz, who has received the Jennifer Riordan Endowed Presidential Scholarship at the University of New Mexico (UNM).

For more information visit: www.thejenniferriordanfoundation.org

The News Project - International Voices 10/16/2024

From GNAT-TV:

Taconic Music of Manchester presented an inspiring performance of International Voices, highlighting local residents whose heritage spans Switzerland, Venezuela, Iran, and Sweden. Their unique journeys brought them from their home countries to Vermont.

Team Yap: The Pokémon Podcast: Episode 10 - America's Next Top Model Builders 10/16/2024

In episode 10 of Team Yap: The Pokemon Podcast, co-hosts Emily and Chris celebrate double digits of the podcast with a special visual episode! They set up at the studio desk to build Pokemon model kits. Chris builds a Dragonite and Emily builds an Arceus. It wouldn't be an episode of Team Yap without the yap though, so the episode starts with a Pokemon Go update, a nuzlock discussion, and a brief chat about the GameFreak leak. You don't want to miss this!

Mental Health Urgent Care Public Town Hall 10/16/2024

From the Howard Center:

This October Howard Center will open a new Mental Health Urgent Care in partnership with the University of Vermont Medical Center, Community Health Centers, Pathways Vermont, and the Vermont Department of Mental Health. Join us to learn more at a public town hall webinar on October 16 from 6:00-7:30 pm. There will be a presentation by the project managers Cathie Buscaglia and Charlotte McCorkel from Howard Center and Maureen Leahy and Karen Vastine from the University of Vermont Medical Center followed by a question-and-answer period.

The clinic will offer mental health support services, peer support, and medical care in a trauma-informed, suicide-safe setting located at 1 South Prospect Street in Burlington. Care will be available for adults over 18 seeking immediate support or in self-defined crisis as a therapeutic alternative to emergency department care. Come learn more and listen to a presentation by the project managers Cathie Buscaglia and Charlotte McCorkel from Howard Center and Maureen Leahy and Karen Vastine from the University of Vermont Medical Center. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period.

For more information visit: www.howardcenter.org/MHUC

Preservation Burlington: Fall Meet Up featuring Bob Blanchard 10/16/2024

From Preservation Burlington:

Join Preservation Burlington for the first annual Fall Meetup! Spend an evening with local history and preservation aficionados to celebrate the great projects taking place in Burlington.

Presentation on his book Lost Burlington Vermont, which chronicles local landmarks of the past and how they met their end.

For more information visit: www.preservationburlington.org

All Things LGBTQ - News 10/15/2024

Provided by ORCA Media:

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Questioning Community presents local and national news.

Cris Ericson - Cannabis or Ibuprofen? 10/14/2024

From Cris Ericson:

Cannabis or Ibuprofen? Which is safer? A video about 4 minutes or so long, Cris reads the ingredients of over-the-counter Ibuprofen and says, in comparison, cannabis marijuana should be moved from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 of the federal Controlled Substances Act. She was inspired to take the container of Ibuprofen she uses for arthritis and peel off the label to where they hide the ingredients, and read them, and look them up individually on the internet. It was V.P. Kamala Harris, today, in the news, saying she would legalize marijuana that inspired Cris Ericson to do this quick comparison anyone can do at home.

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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!