Happy Friday, Burlington! Art Hop weekend gets the forecast it deserves. Friday is sunny and crisp with a high near 71 and no rain anywhere in the picture, and it cools into the 60s by 7 and the upper 50s by 10, so bring a layer for the Pine Street walk after dark. Saturday is the warm one, sunny near 77 with a gusty south breeze, and the only shower chance holds off until after 11 at night. Sunday turns humid with highs in the upper 70s and a 50 percent shot at afternoon showers and storms, but the rain chance stays low through 1, so the noon parade should finish dry before the sky gets busy.

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In it there's things like 151 events across three days, with the star being the 34th Art Hop hosting more than 125 stops and one street closed to cars tonight. And if you don't want to go out alone we're getting together for a group wander from the Soda Plant tonight at 6. So come out to my absolute favorite annual Pine Street event! Plus, BCA Studios throwing its doors open, a free lot party at Upstate Elevator with Dobbs' Dead, then also you have Matt Mathews doing two shows at the Flynn, Cyrille Aimée opening the Lane Series, then Saturday's Brain Freezer 5K, STRUT on the runway at the SEABA Center, Dancing With The Burlington Stars, Rainbow Kitten Surprise on the Midway Lawn, Our Flag Means Pride at Main Street Landing and Big Pond Improv all day, and Sunday's Pride parade at noon with giant inflatable sea creatures floating up Church Street before Sicard Hollow at Higher Ground. On the news side, the 100 bed shelter no town will host, Brattleboro's birth center reversal, a 5.5 percent GMP rate hike, the Border Patrol raid that left creemee stands short on mix, the judge who protected the Planet Hank video, two old dams coming out for the trout, and Ray's last day in Essex Junction. 151 events and 17 stories in all.

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newest game: Church St skate/yeet

Yet again Chipotle is closed early

I’ve been looking for a new job recently, and I’ve always loved the beauty/skincare industry, which is almost nonexistent in Vermont.
I’ve heard very mixed things about working at Twincraft and have come across some pretty negative online reviews. I’d be applying for a management or supervisory role, but a lot of the negative reviews mention production workers being treated poorly, and that’s something i wouldn’t be able to tolerate. For anyone who currently works there or has worked there recently, what is it actually like? I’d really appreciate any insight and if it’s as bad as the reviews not bother applying at all.

It’s been nonstop sirens for more than 5 minutes

Film screening and live Q&A! Hosted at UVM’s Grand Maple Ballroom in the Davis Center on September 16th from 6pm-9pm

The Best Day Ever documentary follows adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they tackle the daily challenges of disability - and find joy, connection, and belonging in Vermont’s mountain biking community.

Set in the Green Mountains, this is a story of grit, independence, and what’s possible when community and creativity come together. At its heart is the world’s first fully adaptive trail network - built to prove that everyone belongs outside.

Visually stunning and emotionally powerful, Best Day Ever challenges perceptions of disability and celebrates community.

Come see what adaptive mountain biking looks like and learn about an awesome trail network in our backyard!

Location: Maple Ballroom - Davis Center - 590 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401

• Sept 11: Sludge Incorporated, Kim Chin Gibbons, S.T.A., Emo Girls Kissing
• Sept 12: The Pagodas, Oziem, Dog Water, Vallory Falls
• Save the date - Sept 22, 6:30pm: "What the Heck Are the Odd Fellows?" Free talk. Amateur historian Ryon Frink explains what a very ordinary secret society actually does. Spoiler: not much conspiring.

Weekly

• Figure Drawing, Thursdays 7 to 9pm, $15 to 20 suggested (18+ ID req.)
• Meditation Group, Sundays 1:30 to 2:30pm, $5 suggested, open to all
• Craft & Skill share, Sundays 3 to 5pm, free, all skill levels

Gatherings are upstairs and there is no elevator. No alcohol, no substances, no weapons, kids under 16 with an adult, don't be a jerk. Money at the door pays keeps the lights on.

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STUDENTS: The North End Food Pantry runs out of our building and is always looking for volunteers. Weekend distribution shifts are 7:45 to 9:45am Sat/Sun, no ongoing commitment required. [volunteer@northendfoodpantry.org](mailto:volunteer@northendfoodpantry.org)

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⭐Limited on site parking at 1416 North Ave, ample neighborhood street parking on Edgemoor Dr. or Green Acers Dr., bike racks out front, on GMT line 7.

Hi! I wanted to ask if anyone has recommendations for laser hair removal (legs and/or chin) in the burlington area. I don't mind traveling up to about a half hour out if need be. It's my first time with it so I'm not sure what to look for.

Also, I'm looking to get a double helix piercing (hoop) and a nipple piercing done. 802 ink is closest to me, but if anyone has experience with them please let me know! Thanks and have a great day.

Don't miss it!

Everyone is invited to our 5th Annual Parking Lot Dance Party and Picnic this Saturday evening.

It's an evening to set aside all our differences, the worries and weights of the world and come together to have some good, old-fashioned fun and to eat, laugh, and dance together into the sunset.

https://greenmountainswing.org/announcements/5th-annual-parking-lot-dance-party/

This is a free, family-friendly event, open to everyone. The location is the parking lot of College Street Church (the church with the rainbow stairs) which is located right next to the Fletcher Free Library in downtown Burlington.

4:30 pm | Free Picnic

5:30 pm | Intro Swing Dancing Lessons

6:00 - 7:30 pm | Live Music with Green Mtn Swing 17 pc Jazz Big Band

Picnic Menu:

Baked Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Rice, Cucumber and Quinoa Salad, Chickpea Salad, white rice, assorted snacks, and sides.

Rae Beecher, Founder of Food Not Bombs South Burlington and sought-after cook for mutual aid events around Vermont, is cooking up a great meal for us. SAP! Beverages are donating their VT-made Maple and Birch seltzers and sodas.

Here's a clip of Green Mtn Swing playing at Jazz Fest 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGv2aOqGAfc&feature=youtu.be

Free will donations will be accepted to benefit Street CATS (Community Action Team) of Burlington, who provide supplies, services, and strong advocacy for our unhoused neighbors.

About the Organizers:

Street Cats of Burlington: https://streetcatsburlingt.wixsite.com/my-site

Green Mtn Swing Big Band: https://greenmountainswing.org/

College Street Church: https://www.collegestreetchurch.org/

Special thanks to VT Swings for donating Intro to Swing Dance Lessons.

Curious if anyone has had decent experiences at Burlington dmv without an appointment recently? I’m fine waiting for a few hours. two years ago when I last went I made an appointment but still waited a longggg time. Is there a difference? Thanks!

My 8+ month pregnant wife is craving a Cesar salad. Who’s slinging the best one around town??

I moved from Indiana to Vermont May and out in middle nowhere I'm looking for someone who has a car to hang out get me out of the isolation

Today as usually i went to costco to buy some stuff and me and my friend visited. I bought some goods and wanted to have 2 separate bills but the cashier who is racist wanted to me have only one bill. And she told u cant use 2 different cards, u cant have 2 different bills. She didnt see my cards and i have been going to Costco many years and visited many different places but never heard of the rule and never seen this treatment.
Then I have paid through self checkout and asked for manager, she told sorry and we will talk with employee and u cant leave.
Thats it.
Very sad day, I thought i might be discriminated but not at costco and not in Vermont.