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(6/18) To follow Owen Wilson's bike ride from Montreal to Florida or donate -- www.1roadto1mind.com

 

(6/18) Working Lands Fund grantees -- http://workinglands.vermont.gov/

 

(6/18) The RockFire summer solstice party is June 21 and 22 in Millstone Hill's granite quarry. You can buy tickets in advance at the Millstone Hill Touring Center and the Barre Opera House or get them at the door -- www.rockfirevt.com

 

(6/18) Fundraisers for Tyler Richards and Anissa Martin who qualified for North Pointe Junior Gold Championships in Detroit:
Sat., June 22 -- Spaghetti Dinner at Vergennes Union High School from 6-8 p.m. Dinner includes, spaghetti, tossed salad, rolls and dessert. Price is $10/person, $5 for 7 and under. For tickets call Glory Martin 989-3555 or Becky Lozell 482-2393.
Sat., June 29 -- Car Wash/Bake Sale at Spare Time in Colchester from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
More on the North Pointe Junior Gold Championships -- www.bowl.com/juniorgold/

 

(6/17) MiVT: Mustard getting rave reviews -- http://greenmountainmustard.com/

(6/13) Registration sites for the LCI Fishing Derby -- https://www.mychamplain.net/2013-lci-retail-registration-stations

 

(6/11) Tips on bears -- http://www.wildnh.com/Wildlife/Somethings_Bruin.htm -- http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/wildlife_living_with_bears.cfm

(6/7) Waterbury celebrates 250 years -- www.waterburyvt.com

         Westford celebrates 250 years --  www.westfordvt.us/250.php

 

(6/6) UVM researcher studies stroke risks -- http://mylifecheck.heart.org/

 

(6/6) For more on Preservation Burlington home tours -- http://preservationburlington.org/

 

(6/6) For more information on State auction -- http://www.auctionsinternational.com/liveauctions.htm

 

To See the preliminary list of auction items at -- http://bgs.vermont.gov/business_services/surplus/auctions

 

(6/6) Information for flooding assistance -- www.vermontdisasterrecovery.com/

 

(6/4) More on Gwen and Stephen Huneck -- http://www.dogmt.com/

 

(6/4) Duxbury Bed and Breakfast Tour -- http://duxbury250.com/

 

(6/4) Essex Dog Days of Summer -- http://www.essexdogdays.org/

 

(6/3) MiVT: Smoked meats from Singleton's -- http://singletonsvt.com/

 

(6/3)  Invasive fly a concern for berry crops -- www.uvm.edu/vtvegandberry/SWDInfo.html

 

(5/31) Lactation stations -- www.mamava.com

 

(5/30) Some recipes for vegetable and fruit juices --  www.wcax.com/story/22455703/juicing-pros-cons

 

(5/30) North Branch Nature Center 2nd Annual Birds & Birding Festival:

BirdFest is Sat., June 1, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, and free for children. The Nature Center is located at 713 Elm Street (Route 12) two miles north of downtown Montpelier. Contact the North Branch Nature Center with any questions at 802-229-6206 or visit www.NorthBranchNatureCenter.org.

 

(5/27) MiVT: Fragrances of the Green Mountains -- http://vertmontperfumery.com/

(5/27) Resources available for families going through a deployment --
http://www.militaryonesource.mil/

 

(5/24) More on turkey hunting in Vermont -- www.nwtf.org -- www.vtfishandwildlife.com

 

(5/23) More information on adaptive martial arts and Jason Davis' journey -- http://adaptivemartialarts.org/ -- https://www.facebook.com/adaptivemartialartsassn

 

(5/21) Vermont State Parks -- www.vtstateparks.com

 

(5/20) MiVT:Burlington furniture maker creates her own path -- http://www.erinhanley.com/

(5/18) More information on Emerald Ash Borer and others --  http://vtinvasives.org/

 

(5/17) Burlington Segways -- www.burlingtonsegways.com/

 

(5/17) Green Mountain Comedy Festival -- http://greenmountaincomedy.com/

 

(5/17) UVM Commencement parking map and road closings --  http://www.uvm.edu/~cmncmnt/?Page=parking.html

 

(5/16) You Can Play video by UVM students Kaleigh Wood and Gretchen Powers -- http://vimeo.com/65825667

 

(5/16) Study on hysterectomy and heart disease risk factors (to be published online later this week) -- http://content.onlinejacc.org/

 

(5/16) Nature Conservancy list of alternative options for people looking to replace invasive species in their yards -- www.vtinvasives.org/plants/invasive-free-gardening/alternatives-common-invasives

 

(5/15) Winning tourism video by Keene fourth-grade class -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO4e6VGOwo4

 

(5/15) Burlington Police Property Line -- 802-540-2410

 

(5/13) MiVT: clothes for the way you are -- http://www.fathat.com/

 

(5/11) More on Patrick and Jessica's Story --https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/ygf1/helpforpatandjess?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=graph&utm_campaign=vanity_page

(5/10) Vermont Kids' Fishing Events -- http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/fish_kidsbrook.cfm

(5/10) Waking Windows information -- https://www.facebook.com/WakingWindows

 

(5/8) Milton's 250th Birthday Celebration -- www.milton250.org

 

(5/7) To join the 251 Club: vt251.com or call 802-234-5039

 

(5/6)  LCI free fishing equipment loan program -- http://www.mychamplain.net/fishingfamilies

(5/6) Upper Valley Land Trust garlic mustard events -- http://www.uvlt.org/calendar/

(5/6) MiVT: Bodycare products as pure as the Green Mtns --  http://versantebodycare.com/

(5/6) Hannaford Cookie Recall:
• Hannaford Gourmet Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (9 oz. package, UPC # 0004126872715)
• Hannaford Gourmet Cookie Platter (36 oz. package, UPC # 04126874662)
 Consumers with questions may contact the company weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (800) 213-9040.

 

(5/5) More about the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) -- http://cotsonline.org/

(5/3) The Green Mountain Club - Alternative Hikes During Mud Season -- https://www.greenmountainclub.org/page.php?id=60

 

(5/3) For more on the Vt. Fish & Wildlife Department's "Got Bats?" campaign -- www.vtfishandwildlife.com/wildlife_bats.cfm

 

(5/3) How you can help on Green Up Day -- http://greenupvermont.org/participate.php

 

(5/2) More on frozen pizza recall -- http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_031_2013_Release/index.asp

 

(5/1) To vote in the Google Doodle contest -- www.google.com/doodle4google/vote.html#d=d4-9

 

(4/30) Vermont's Consumer Assistance Program -- How to file a complaint -- www.uvm.edu/consumer/

 

(4/30) Siting Electric Generation in Vermont -- Analysis and Recommendations -- http://sitingcommission.vermont.gov/sites/cep/files/Siting_Commission/Publications/FinalReport/Final%20Report%20-%20Energy%20Generation%20Siting%20Policy%20Commission%2004-30-13.pdf

 

(4/29) High tech startup finds home in Central Vt. -- http://pwnieexpress.com/

  

(4/26) Fundraising Site for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society -- www.helplindaride.org

  

(4/26) Vt. Maple Festival information -- http://www.vtmaplefestival.org/

(4/26) Everything Equine -- http://cvexpo.org/EverythingEquine.html

 

(4/25) The Vermont Choral Union Presents -- "Bouquet of Song" May 3 and May 5
Friday May 3, at 7:30 pm: White Chapel at Norwich University, Northfield, Vt.
Sunday May 5, at 3:00 pm: McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, Vt.

 

(4/25) New England Food Allergy Treatment Center -- www.nefoodallergy.org/

Tammy Ellis' email address for families with questions about the program -- ellistm@plattsburgh.edu

 

(4/24) Insurance complaints -- www.dfr.vermont.gov

 

(4/23) Vermont Poetry Out Loud Facebook page -- www.facebook.com/pages/Vermont-Poetry-Out-Loud/189984281144667

 
National Poetry Out Loud website -- www.poetryoutloud.org/competition/national-finals

 

(4/22) MiVT:Gluten free bakery thrives in Barre -- http://www.vermontglutenfree.com/welcome.html

 

(4/22) College Steps Program -- www.collegesteps.org

 

(4/22)  TruexCullins Nepal project -- http://www.truexcullins.com/sparky/index.html

(4/19) Vt. Fish and Wildlife is stocking more than 200,000 fish throughout the state over the next several weeks. For a list of locations -- www.anr.state.vt.us/fwd/stockingschedule.aspx

 

(4/17) "The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia" screening -- April 18 at 7 p.m. at Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg. Hosted by The Stern Center for Language and Learning. For more information, contact Laurie Burke at lburke@sterncenter.org or 802-878-2332. Free event.

 

(4/17) Montpelier biomass-powered district heat project traffic maps and information hotline -- www.montpelier-vt.org/group/99.html

 

(4/16) Energy Generation Siting Policy Commission draft report -- http://sitingcommission.vermont.gov/sites/cep/files/Siting_Commission/Publications/Meeting041613/4th%20Draft%20of%20EGSPC%20Recs%2004-16-13.pdf

 

(4/15) Laura Kate Winterbottom Memorial Fund Silent Auction & Wine-tasting Fundraiser -- http://www.lkwfund.org/?q=content/silent-auction-wine-tasting-fundraiser

 

(4/12) Sports Museum at the TD Garden -- www.sportsmuseum.org/visiting/hours-and-admission.aspx

(4/11) NESN Plus channel listings -- http://nesn.com/2013/04/nesnplus-channel-listings-for-thursday-april-11-red-sox-orioles-on-nesn-bruins-islanders-on-nesnplus/

 

(4/11) Vt. jazz musician Brian McCarthy CD release party:
Sat., April 13, at the FlynnSpace in Burlington at 8 p.m.

$18
$10 students
For tickets to the event, visit www.Flynntix.org

 

(4/10) "Tell Vermont" survey for teachers, instructional aides and administrators -- http://tellvermont.org/

 

(4/9) More on how you can become an organ donor -- www.donatelifevt.org/

 

(4/9) LEAP Energy Fair -- http://waterburyleap.org/events.php

 

(4/8) Rabies Hotline:  1-800-4-RABIES

(4/8) MiVT: Purses that make organization easy -- Http://www.erinkaukasdesigns.com/

(4/8) April 2013 Irene Recovery report -- http://vtstrong.vermont.gov/Portals/0/Report%20April%202013.pdf

(4/8) Service Animal Eye Exam Info: www.ACVOeyeexam.org

(4/7) VTDigger hosts talk by Dan Gillmor, an international expert on new media -- 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 8, Alumni Auditorium, Champlain College. 

 

(4/6) For how you can help the One Million Bones project: http://www.onemillionbones.org

  

(4/5) For more information on child abuse from the New York Office of Children and Family Services or to report suspected abuse or maltreatment -- www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cps OR 1-800-342-3720.

 

(4/5) The new documentary "Madeleine May Kunin: Political Pioneer" will premiere on Vermont Public Television on April 12 at 9 p.m.

 

(4/5) More information on Lyric Theatre Company performance of "Oliver!" -- www.lyrictheatrevt.org/

 

(4/4) Champlain Philharmonic concerts:
Sat., April 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Intermediate School Auditorium.
Sun., April 7, at 4 p.m. at the Middlebury Town Hall Theater.
For more information -- http://champlainphilharmonic.org/

 

(4/2) More information on The Kingdom Trails facebook contest:

(4/2) "Grief: The Price We Pay for Love," community members and hospital chaplains share their experiences with grief following loss in this free, interactive community discussion for anyone who lost someone, 5-6:30 p.m., Gifford Medical Center, Conference Center, 44 S. Main St., Randolph, free, (802) 728-7100, ext. 7.

Grief Support Group, second and fourth Thursdays of the month (beginning April 11), 4-5 p.m., Gifford Medical Center, The Family Center (beside Gifford Ob/Gyn and Midwifery), 44 S. Main St., Randolph, VT, free, (802) 728-7100, ext. 7.
www.giffordmed.org

 

(4/1) Joe's Pond Ice Out Contest -- www.joespondvermont.com

(4/1) Vermont Health Connect proposed rates --
www.dfr.vermont.gov/insurance/rates-forms/health-insurance-rate-review-data

(3/28) Three of the essays that got five Milton fifth-graders selected to help plant the White House garden this spring -- http://blackpearl.wcax.com/documents/MESwritingprompt.doc

 

(3/27) County health rankings -- www.countyhealthrankings.org

 

(3/26) Hartford School District PSA on bullying -- www.willUstand.com

 

(3/26) "Following the Money" report on state government transparency -- www.uspirg.org/sites/pirg/files/reports/USP_Following_the_Money_screen_final_0.pdf

 

(3/22) Maple open houses -- http://vermontmaple.org/events/

  

(3/22) Digital Literacy Program: http://connect2compete.org/training/

 

(3/21) Ticket information for the Rice High School performance of "Hello, Dolly!" -- www.flynntix.org/Productions/Details.aspx?perfNo=9416&perfCodePrefix=OPD13H

 

(3/21) Monarch butterfly links:

E-Butterfly: ebutterfly.ca/

Monarch Larva Monitoring Project: http://www.mlmp.org/

Journey North: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/monarch/index.html

Monarch Watch: http://www.monarchwatch.org/

 

(3/20) The Vermont Law School is set to host a conference on international law and the use of drones Friday. "Reaching Critical Mass: International and U.S. Law in the Wake of Modern Exigencies," is March 22 from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Jonathan B. Chase Community Center. For more information -- www.vermontlaw.edu/students/x15429.xml

 

(3/19) To file your federal taxes for free (must make $57,000 or less) -- www.freefile.irs.gov

 

(3/18) Study: Older women benefit from more frequent mammograms -- http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/content/105/5/334

(3/18) Horse Safety PSA -- http://youtu.be/WNii-UbA_Bg

(3/17) Vermont Health Connect community forums -- http://hcr.vermont.gov/sites/hcr/files/2013/Press%20Release_Vermont%20Health%20Connect%20Upcoming%20Community%20Forums_3%2014%2013.pdf

(3/15) Research that could help cut alcohol cravings -- http://alcoholismresearch.org/

(3/15) Burlington St. Patricks Day Parade route map -- https://maps.google.co/maps/ms?msid=217208594364901927960.0004b7c3c490f4b204275&msa=0&ll=44.468581,-73.167744&spn=0.054575,0.111494

(3/12) Orozco Room hours at Dartmouth College -- http://library.dartmouth.edu/libhours/index.php?access_point_id=111&month=6&year=2012

 

(3/11) For more about the International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Plan of Study Workgroup:http://ijc.org/champlainrichelieuplan/

(3/11) MiVT: No Strings Marionette Company

(3/7) PSA from Mayors Against Illegal Guns featuring Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger -- www.DemandAction.org

 

(3/6) Shoreland Protection Public Hearing - H.223
Tuesday, March 12, from 6-8 p.m. in Room 11 of the Vt. Statehouse.
The bill -- www.leg.state.vt.us/docs/2014/bills/Intro/H-223.pdf

Water Quality Remediation, Implementation and Funding Report -- www.vtwaterquality.org/erp/docs/erp_act138report.pdf

 

(3/4) MiVT: Knit products with an anatomical twist -- www.etsy.com/shop/aKNITomy?ref=seller_info

 

(3/4) Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel Information -- www.dogslednh.com

 

(3/1) Vermont Wild & Scenic Rivers Upper Missisquoi & Trout River Study -- www.VTWSR.org

 

(3/1) Vt. Attorney General's Office Consumer Assistance Program -- www.uvm.edu/consumer -- 1-800-649-2424 -- In Chittenden County 656-3183

 

(2/28) More on the Magic Hat Mardi Gras Parade -- www.magichat.net/mardigras/parade

 

(2/28) Jane Davies postcard album -- http://janedaviesstudios.com/galleries/postcard-gallery

Mail to: Jane Davies, PO Box 45, Rupert, VT  05768

 

(2/28) Vermont Flower Show -- http://greenworksvermont.org/vermont-flower-show/

 

(2/25) Cell phone users who think they are being crammed should contact the Vermont Attorney General's Office -- www.uvm.edu/consumer/?Page=complaint.html

(2/25) Town Meeting Day polling locations compiled by Campaign for Vermont --
http://campaignforvermont.org/cms-assets/documents/town-meetings.pdf

(2/25) MiVT: Craft beer and pizza come together in Shelburne --
http://folinopizza.com/

(2/24) White House release of state-by-state sequester impacts -

(2/23) Kappa Sigma 'Sleep Out for the Soldiers' fundraiser -- www.omegafi.com/bxs2wi

  

(2/23) King Arthur Flour Recall -- www.kingarthurflour.com/voluntaryrecall/press-release.html

  

(2/20) Public events at Dartmouth College focused on Haiti -- http://now.dartmouth.edu/2013/02/dartmouth-and-haitian-leaders-meet-to-exchange-ideas/

 

(2/20) Senate bill on license plate readers, S.18-- www.leg.state.vt.us/docs/2014/bills/Intro/S-018.pdf

 

(2/18) Pentangle Arts Council -- www.pentanglearts.org

 

 

(2/15) More on the Great Backyard Bird Count -- www.birdcount.org

 

(2/14) UVM's breath test research in the Journal of Breath Research -- http://iopscience.iop.org/1752-7163/7/1/016003

 

(2/14) Watch Kristin Carlson's profile of Seven Days "Stuck in Vermont" reporter Eva Sollberger -- www.youtube.com/user/StuckinVermont

 

(2/13) Read H.267 on executive branch employees accepting employment in a private sector job in an area they regulate-- www.leg.state.vt.us/docs/2014/bills/Intro/H-267.pdf

 

(2/13) For more on Eating Disorder Awareness Week --
http://blackpearl.wcax.com/documents/ED wkposter.pdf

 

(2/8) NECI Chocolate Weekend Event -- www.neci.edu/valentines

 

(2/7) Vermont Grape and Wine Council's Wine and Chocolate Weekend --
www.vermontgrapeandwinecouncil.com/

 

(2/7) Randolph Playhouse Kickstarter link:

 

(2/6) LaunchVT business pitch competition -- www.launchvt.com/

 

(2/5) Saranac Lake Winter Carnival -- www.saranaclakewintercarnival.com/

 

(2/4) Three Penny Taproom write up -- http://draftmag.com/features/america-100-best-beer-bars-2013

(2/1) Vermont Homestead Declaration Form -- www.state.vt.us/tax/propertyadj.shtml

 

(2/1) Vermont Sex Offender Registry -- www.communitynotification.com/vermont/

 

(2/1) More on the Montpolar Frostival -- www.MontpelierAlive.org

 

(1/29) More information on "Doctored" showing at Essex Cinemas -- www.facebook.com/events/307821055989998/

 

(1/29) NSAA report on the future of snowboarding -- http://blackpearl.wcax.com/documents/FutureofSnowboarding.pdf

 

(1/29) For information on the N.Y. SAFE Act -- www.nysafeact.com -- 1-855-LAWGUNS (1-855-529-4867)

 

(1/28) Saranac Ice Castle -- www.saranaclakewintercarnival.com/

(1/28) MiVT: Hot sauce that cranks up the heat -- http://www.benitoshotsauce.com/

(1/28)  GMP looking for nominees for environmental  award --
www.greenmountainpower.com/community/programs/gmp-zetterstrom-environmental-award/

(1/23) For more on the Vermont Children's Trust Foundation race -- www.vtchildrenstrust.org/

 

(1/22) Obama victory celebration -- Sat., Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Hilton in Burlington. FOR TICKETS EMAIL:
obamavictorycelebration@gmail.com

 

(1/22) Tickets for Ariel Quartet -- www.flynntix.org

 

(1/22) General Permit for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems -- www.vtwaterquality.org/stormwater/htm/sw_ms4.htm

 

(1/21) Norton's Vermont Toboggans -- www.vttoboggans.com/

 

(1/21) Martin Luther King Jr. sculpture -- www.kickstarter.com/projects/1101095100/re-imagine-the-dream?ref=home_location

 

(1/21) For more on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- www.webmd.com/add-adhd/default.htm

 

(1/20) Vermont African-American Heritage Trail -- www.vermontvacation.com/discover%20vermont/find%20your%20trail/african%20american%20heritage.aspx

(1/19) Ryegate 250 celebration information: http://www.ryegatevt.org/ or www.ryegate250.blogspot.com

  

(1/18) Yankee Sportsman's Classic -- www.yankeeclassic.net/index.html

 

(1/17) Business Plan Competition -- www.strollingoftheheifers.com

 

(1/17) VSO Dance and Dine Symphony Ball -- www.vso.org/eventview.php?id=58

 

(1/16) Vermont School Crisis Guide -- http://vem.vermont.gov/preparedness/school_crisis

 

(1/16) Vermont Farm Show -- www.vtfarmshow.com/

 

(1/15) More on VSO SymphonyKids program -- Eleanor Long (800)-VSO-9293 ext. 14
http://www.vso.org/education.php

(1/15) More on jobs at Vermont Teddy Bear -- www.vermontteddybear.com/Static/Employment.aspx

(1/15) More info on Waterbury Winterfest --  http://waterbury-winterfest.blogspot.com/

(1/14) MiVT: White Lilie Designs -- www.etsy.com/shop/whiteliliedesigns

(1/14) Vermont Land Trust's Bolton backcountry initiative --  www.vlt.org/initiatives/bolton

 

(1/11) REV Spin-A-Thon to benefit Women Helpng Battered Women
Sat., Feb. 2
8:30-3 p.m.
696 Pine Street (REV)
$20/hour to ride - pay at door - pre-registration required

 

(1/9) Upcoming meetings on the future of post offices in Vermont -- http://about.usps.com/news/electronic-press-kits/our-future-network/post-plan/welcome.htm

 
(1/7)  More on MiVT: Vermont Life calendars -- www.vermontlife.com/

(1/7) The public can submit Moran plant ideas to the Burlington Mayor's Facebook page or email him.

  

(1/5) Christmas Tree Recycling -- www.cswd.net/recycling/christmas-trees/

 

(1/4) The Vermont Fancy Felines cat show is Jan. 5 and 6 at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington. For more information -- http://vermontfancyfelinesinc.org/

 

(1/4) New Vt. state government database -- http://spotlight.vermont.gov/

 

(1/3) Vermont Ice Wine Festival
Feb. 23, 12-5 p.m.
Jay Hotel and Conference Center at Jay Peak Resort
www.VTIceWineFestival.com

 

(1/3) Make A Wish travel mile donations -- www.wishesinflightvt.org -- or call 802-864-9393

 

(1/2) The Atlas of Vermont Life -- www.inaturalist.org/projects/atlas-of-vermont-life

 

(1/1) Cold weather tips: http://www.wcax.com/story/1233877/cold-weather-survival-tips

  

(12/31) Carmen Tarleton blog -- www.overcomebook.com/