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Green Up Day is Saturday
Vermont’s Green Up Day takes place this Saturday, May 5 across the state. This is a great opportunity to clean up our communities while teaching our children a lesson in civic duty. This afternoon Vermont Edition spoke with Melinda Vieux, president of the non-profit Green Up Vermont about the upcoming event. She said that in addition to the normal clean up activities, many Vermonters will be assisting in the continuation of the Irene clean up. Although the hurricane destroyed many parts of Vermont almost a year ago, many areas are still covered in debris. You can find information on local events at Green Up Vermont and Irene clean-up events at…
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Vermont Kids Kick Into Action on Kick Butts Day 2012
Today, March 21, 2012, is the 17th Annual Kick Butts Day, which is organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids & sponsored by the United Health Foundation. More than 1,100 events are planned across the Country, including five right here in the “Healthiest State” of Vermont, to encourage kids to stay tobacco-free and to help communities steer clear from tobacco dangers. According to a fresh report by the U.S. Surgeon General, tobacco use among youth is a “pediatric epidemic.” Kick Butts Day is a day to bring attention to this major health issue facing today’s youth. Here are some of the findings in that report: While the high school smoking rate…
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Lyndon Volunteer Opportunities
If you’re interested in Lyndon area volunteer opportunities, there’s a new local resource to check out. A local web page lists Lyndon area volunteer opportunities, including Town Board positions and other opportunities in Lyndon. Current volunteer opportunities include: Planning Commission openings, Representative to Northeastern Vermont Development Association, Police Advisory Board Member, Lyndon Outing Club, Darling Inn and more. For more information, check out the web page or contact 626-5834. Why Volunteer? Give Back to & Improve Your Community Community Pride Meet Interesting People, with Diverse Views & Experience Personal Reward of Giving & Helping Others – Making A Difference Community & Parent Role Modeling / Leadership Networking & Career Prospects Stay…
