Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is a time to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. The week is marked by celebrations and public relations efforts encouraging appreciation and support for all the afterschool professionals who make a profound difference in the lives of young people.
Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Day
State House 115 State St., Montpelier, VT, United StatesThe Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will be holding their annual legislative advocacy day on April 29, 2020. Please join advocates and survivors from around the state as they converge on the State House to connect informally with legislators and to remind them of the needs (and power!) of survivors in their communities.
LEAD 1.0
This four-part series is for leaders of licensed programs in the afterschool field in Vermont. The L.E.A.D. program will provide afterschool professionals with the tools to hone their strengths and develop new skills to take on more advanced leadership roles in the future. Participants will develop and improve their leadership skills, while enhancing their confidence... Read more »
VT9to26 Coalition Meeting
Vermont Historical Society 60 Washington St., Barre, VT, VT, United StatesJoin us! Meetings are always open to all. While we are constantly moving forward and focus on grassroots change, new members are welcome to come when they can. Not everyone can make every meeting–that’s a given. Come when you can, plug in where you can, and let’s work together to make Vermont the best place... Read more »
Afterschool Essentials
Rutland Parks & Recreation 16 North St. Extension, Rutland City, VT, United StatesAfterschool Essentials is an accelerated half-year program that Vermont Afterschool offers FREE for afterschool staff working in licensed afterschool programs. This program covers a full range of topics, including school-age child development, program development, health and safety issues, and partnerships with families, inclusion and cultural diversity. The program content is delivered via face-to-face discussion and... Read more »
VT9to26 Coalition Meeting
Vermont Historical Society 60 Washington St., Barre, VT, VT, United StatesJoin us! Meetings are always open to all. While we are constantly moving forward and focus on grassroots change, new members are welcome to come when they can. Not everyone can make every meeting–that’s a given. Come when you can, plug in where you can, and let’s work together to make Vermont the best place... Read more »
Eid al-Adha
Islamic Ritual of Sacrifice. The day after Arafat, the most important day in Hajj ritural. A three-day festival recalling Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.
First day of Muharram
Muharram is the first month in the Islamic calendar. The first day of Muharram is considered by many Muslims as the start of the New Year for Islam.
Bennington Battle Day
Vermont state holiday commemorating the victory of American and Vermont forces over British forces at the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War in 1777.
Janmashtami
Hindu celebration of the birthday of Krishna. Nightlong prayers are held in the Temples. A two day observance.