Events

Town Wide Yard Sale

06/26/2021, 9 AM-3 PM
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Bristol, VT

"Join the Bristol Recreation Department for the Seventh year of this exciting event!

We are hosting a Town Wide Yard Sale that will give sellers the opportunity to do some spring cleaning and yard sale seeking enthusiasts the chance to find some treasures."


Bread and Puppet Present: Declaration of Light

05/22/2021, 3-7PM
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Camp Meade
$10-$25

"The May 22 performance of Declaration of Light is a “celebration of protest and resilience in the face of intolerable circumstances, and a passionate call for ‘underneath light...that...derives its power from its necessity, applying its divine strength where it is most needed."


Resilience Themed: Human Powered Parade

05/22/2021, 10 AM-2 PM
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11 Airport Dr, Bristol, VT

Let's share our human potential to activate change! ... This will be self guided physically distant, yet socially connected event, with key engagement points along the way! Strat decorating your bikes, scooters, sidewalks, and yards to parade your resilience, adaptability, and beauty this SPRING! -Julie Clark, https://frontporchforum.com/areas/149/events/234280

Parking at 110 Airport Dr, Bristol

Porch Music from 11-1

Maps available soon!

RSVP


Starksboro Spring Sale

05/22/2021, 8 AM-1 PM
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The Starksboro Village Meetinghouse

Volunteers are still needed! Please contact keegantierney@gmail.com if interested

"Come "rent" a space to layout your goods to sell yourself for $10, or, donate anything that needs a new home directly to the meetinghouse to be sold (please no appliances, large furniture, tires, etc). All benefits go to the meetinghouse restoration fund."


Black Artist Showcase

05/14/2021, 6 PM
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Online and Kru Coffee Burlington
Free

"Support Black Artists!

The world is in dire need of the medicine in these voices!

Come for some much needed sustenance!

Spread The Word!

Power in Poetry!!!"


Small Talk: Morning Conversations with Rep. Small

05/14/2021, 8-9 AM
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Online
Free

"Join Rep. Taylor Small every Friday morning during this year's legislative session to discuss what is coming up at the statehouse, how to stay engaged in local politics, and the issues that are most important for you & your neighbors."


Pride Center of Vermont's TransPlants Plant Sale

05/08/2021, 12-3 PM
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255 S Champlain St, Ste 12, Burlington, VT

"TransPlants is a fun and easy plant sale to benefit Pride Center of Vermont’s Transgender Program. Come by the Pride Center’s parking lot on May 8th from 12-3pm to pick up some new plants or cuttings to brighten your garden, yard, or indoor spaces!"

Plant donations are invited from 9-11 AM on May 8th and donation intent may be filled out in this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHKOAdQ8tm7tFi4ieqmkPSRtLWn8SgisZ09YFqXjWS_nL3GA/viewform


From Politics to Poetry, Former VT Governor Madeleine Kunin

05/05/2021, 7-8 PM
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Online
Free

"As the first woman governor for the State of Vermont, the ambassador to Switzerland for President Clinton, and the holder of other prestigious positions, Madeleine Kunin has inspired women and girls to discover their own voices as leaders. Governor Kunin will speak about her life in politics and read to us from her newest book of poetry, Red Kite, Blue Sky." https://www.vermonthumanities.org/event/from-politics-to-poetry/


Green Up Vermont

05/01/2021, 8 AM-1 PM
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Multiple Locations


BIPOC COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

04/28/2021, 4-6 PM
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Middlebury College
Free

"This clinic will be run by the Department of Health and open exclusively for BIPIC Vermonters and their households, including Middlebury College students, faculty, and staff." - John McCright

https://addisonindependent.com/news/bipoc-vaccination-clinic-be-held-middlebury-wednesday


Burlington BIPOC COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

04/03/2021, 1-5:30 PM
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Burlington, VT
Free to all Vermonters

"ALL members of the Vermont BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community 16 years of age and older – as well as their household members – will now be eligible for vaccination at this clinic."

Free public transportation to the clinic can be coordinated through The Green Mountain Transit, 802-864-2282, and the Special Services Transportation Authority, 802-878-1527.


Addison County Candidate Legislative Forum

For Addison District 4 - Wednesday, October 7, 6-7pm
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Virtual
FREE

Addison County Candidates for the Vermont House & Senate will be participating in a series of virtual Candidate Forums co-hosted by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce (ACCOC) and the Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC). Sponsored by the Addison Independent.

These three candidate forums provide voters with an opportunity to get to know the candidates and their platforms. Register for one, two, or all three of the forums at the link above.

Would you like to help develop questions for the candidates that best reflect voters’ priorities? Visit the Forum Website by September 23 to submit questions and topics. Please note that not every submitted question or topic will be addressed, though moderators will try to cover as much ground as possible.

Unable to attend? Recordings of each forum will be posted on the website afterwards.

You must register at https://www.addisoncounty.com/legislative-forums to attend each virtual forum. Once you register, a Zoom link will be sent to you.


Climate Solutions Caucus Forums

Fall/Winter 2019-20
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Statewide

Members of the Vermont Legislature’s Climate Solutions Caucus are organizing a series of climate policy forums all over the state to share their legislative priorities for 2020 and bring more Vermonters into the climate conversation.


Community Conversation

4/29/2020 1:00 pm
 – 
Howden Hall, 19 West St, Bristol, VT

Join in making continued positive change a reality in our community! Bring your ideas and concerns.


Legislative Forum

February 23, 2020 1:00 pm
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Bristol Fire Department, West St., Bristol VT

Join your legislators Rep. Mari Cordes, Rep. Caleb Elder, Sen. Chris Bray and Sen. Ruth Hardy to discuss bills active in the statehouse, and more.


Climate Solutions Forum - Rutland

December 7, 2019 6:00 pm
 – 
Rutland Regional Medical Center, Leahy Center

Members of the Vermont Legislature’s Climate Solutions Caucus are organizing a series of climate policy forums all over the state to share their legislative priorities for 2020 and bring more Vermonters into the climate conversation. Learn more and find more events at https://www.vpirg.org/news/climate-solutions-caucus-holding-forums-statewide/


Climate Solutions Forum - Bristol

December 2, 2019 6:30 pm
 – 
Bristol Firehouse, 76 West Street

Members of the Vermont Legislature’s Climate Solutions Caucus are organizing a series of climate policy forums all over the state to share their legislative priorities for 2020 and bring more Vermonters into the climate conversation. Learn more and find more events at https://www.vpirg.org/news/climate-solutions-caucus-holding-forums-statewide/


Climate Solutions Forum - Vergennes

November 22, 2019 6:00 pm
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Vergennes Union High School Library, 50 Monkton Road

Members of the Vermont Legislature’s Climate Solutions Caucus are organizing a series of climate policy forums all over the state to share their legislative priorities for 2020 and bring more Vermonters into the climate conversation. Learn more and find more events at https://www.vpirg.org/news/climate-solutions-caucus-holding-forums-statewide/


Community Forum with Caleb and Mari

January 28, 2018 6:30 pm
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Bristol Firehouse
Free. Food and donations welcome (for event costs).

In addition to legislative breakfasts, online and social media discussion forums and individual constituent contact, these community forums are designed as another participatory democracy tool. This is a great way for us to listen to you, for us to update you on current legislative work, and for all of us to work together toward a Vermont for Everyone.


Community Forum with Caleb and Mari

February 25, 2018 6:30 pm
 – 
Robinson Elementary School
Free. Food and donations welcome (for event costs).

In addition to legislative breakfasts, online and social media discussion forums and individual constituent contact, these community forums are designed as another participatory democracy tool. This is a great way for us to listen to you, for us to update you on current legislative work, and for all of us to work together toward a Vermont for Everyone.


Community Forum with Caleb and Mari

March 25, 2018 6:30 pm
 – 
Monkton Methodist Church
Free. Food and donations welcome (for event costs).

In addition to legislative breakfasts, online and social media discussion forums and individual constituent contact, these community forums are designed as another participatory democracy tool. This is a great way for us to listen to you, for us to update you on current legislative work, and for all of us to work together toward a Vermont for Everyone.


Community Forum with Caleb and Mari

April 22, 2018 6:30 pm
 – 
Burnham Hall, Lincoln (downstairs)
Free. Food and donations welcome (for event costs).

In addition to legislative breakfasts, online and social media discussion forums and individual constituent contact, these community forums are designed as another participatory democracy tool. This is a great way for us to listen to you, for us to update you on current legislative work, and for all of us to work together toward a Vermont for Everyone.


Be a Hero: Organizing for Health Care Justice and a Stronger Democracy

August 10, 2018 7:00 pm
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American Legion, 56 Airport Dr., Bristol VT
Free

Ady Barkan, an incredible activist who is battling ALS, is touring across the country with a mission and he's coming to Vermont! He is asking you to be a hero, get out and rally, and get out on doors to turn the tide in this year’s midterm elections. Ady famously confronted Senator Jeff Flake last year about his vote on the Republican tax bill, and has continued to tirelessly stand up for our rights to health care, economic security and urge us all to take back our democracy.

Join us in Bristol to stand up for our health care, raising the minimum wage, paid family leave, racial justice, and our country!

Special guests, Senator Bernie Sanders and Mari Cordes!

See you there!


Let's Walk Together - Canvassing with Mari Cordes for Vermont House!

July 8, 2018 10:30 am
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Bristol Green Band Stand
All welcome. Materials provided.

Join in Mari's people-powered campaign and Get Out the Vote by canvassing with her team. Materials, training, and refreshments will be provided. Childcare will be available. Please come for a 2-hour shift if possible, though any amount of time helps!


July 4 Celebration in Bristol

July 4, 2018 10:00 am
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Bristol, VT
March in the parade and stop by our table on the green!

Join us as we march in the parade with the Addison County Democratic Committee. We're lining up at 10am for the 10:30am parade start. Afterward we'll have a table on the green - stop by for some water to stay hydrated!


From Protest to Power in 2018 and Beyond: Nina Turner & Mari Cordes

June 29, 2018 2:00 pm
 – 
Bristol Village Cohousing
RSVP - space limited


Fourth of July Parade 2024

July 4, 2024 1030am
 – 
Bristol


Legislative Candidate Forum

June 26, 6:30-8:30pm
 – 
Howden Hall, Bristol Vermont

The Bristol Democratic Committee will host a candidate forum for residents who live in the Addison-4 District to get to know the three candidates in the August 13 primary for State Representative: Incumbent Mari Cordes (Lincoln), and candidates Jeanne Albert (Lincoln) and Herb Olson (Starksboro).

From 6:30 to 7 pm, there will be a “meet and greet”, followed by a 7 pm discussion of the issues with a moderator fielding questions to each candidate. The audience is invited to fill out 3 x 5 cards, when they arrive, with their questions that will be given to the moderator. Each candidate will have time to reply.

NEAT-TV will record the event and post the recording on their website https://neatbristol.com/ shortly after.