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  • Beginning of Lent

    A Christian time of reflection and preparation for Holy Week and Easter. A forty day time of intense devotion, it is observed by fasting, frequent worship and acts of charity. Observed March 5-April 19, 2025.

  • Ash Wednesday

    Christian observance to begin the 40 day season of Lent. Ashes are marked on worshippers as a sign of penitence

  • Training: Culturally Responsive Program Structure & Staff Practices for Afterschool (Part 1 of 2)

    Virtual Training

    This workshop will expand upon the influences of cultural humility, institutionalized racism and marginalization, and how they impact student sense of belonging in your program. Using the eight practices of culturally responsive program structure and staffing practices, participants will develop a greater understanding of how to create programs that better connect with students who have... Read more »

    Free
  • Training: Youth Mental Health First Aid

    Virtual Training

    Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work... Read more »

    Free
  • Training: Youth Thrive (Day 1 of 2)

    Vermont Department of Health 118 Prospect Street, White River Junction, Vermont, United States

    Youth 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... Read more »

    Free
  • Purim

    Jewish celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide.

  • 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 States

    Youth 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 »

    Free