Holi
Hindu spring festival dedicated to the god of pleasure.
Training: Youth Thrive (Day 2 of 2)
Vermont Department of Health 118 Prospect Street, White River Junction, Vermont, United StatesYouth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for approaching our work with youth ages 9-24. Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive teaches youth work professionals and parents to recognize, support, and build on protective and promotive factors. Based in strengths-based and positive psychology, this approach can... Read more »
Training: Flourish Lab: Belonging – The Impact of Difference
Online WorkshopIt is human and deeply rooted in us all to want to belong. Not surprisingly then, that when we first step into a new group, it is our differences that often bubble to the surface, sometimes manifesting difficult emotions and behaviors. Spotting this kind of pattern is part of how we show up fully for... Read more »
Field Forum: Environmental Resiliency: How to Talk to and Engage Youth
Online ForumJoin Jill DeVito from the Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center and Marla Goldstein from Vermont Afterschool for a field forum promoting environmental resiliency in Vermont. Jill is skilled at talking about environmental issues, particularly the flooding events we've seen here in Vermont. Marla will offer some SEL-standpoint tips on how to talk to and engage with children... Read more »
Lailat Ul Qadr
Islamic Night of Destiny. First revelation of Qur'an to Prophet Mohammed. Observed during the last ten days of Ramadan.
Jr Iron Chef VT
Champlain Valley Expo 105 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, VT, United StatesCheer on hundreds of elementary, middle, and high school youth from across the state as they compete against each other in an orchestrated frenzy — dicing, grating, sifting, and sautéing their way to culinary fame. In between the action, explore the kid-friendly tables in the Activity Room, including: For more info, check out the Jr... Read more »
Eid al-Fitr
Islamic event marking the close of Ramadan. It is a festival of thanksgiving to Allah for enjoying the month of Ramadan. Observed Feb. 28-March 30, 2025.
Ram Navami
Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Rama, the seventh avatar of the deity Vishnu.
Passover
Jewish 8-day celebration of the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. The story of the Exodus is recounted, and the ongoing struggle of all peoples for freedom from internal and external tyranny is celebrated.
Training: Basic Specialized Care
Virtual TrainingBasic Specialized Care is a six-hour introductory training for early childhood and afterschool professionals who serve vulnerable children and their families in regulated child care and afterschool settings. This training is one of the requirements to become a Specialized Care Provider in Vermont. Topics covered include: