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Burlington
Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Colchester police investigated a suspicious fire at Spare Time Entertainment on Friday night after customers evacuated when they smelled smoke—officials said the sprinkler system quickly extinguished the blaze while investigators from the Vermont State Police Fire Investigation Unit and Vermont Fire Marshal are examining the cause—and they urge anyone with information to contact police. NBC5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ben & Jerry’s will host its annual Free Cone Day on April 8th — a celebration that began in Burlington — by offering free ice cream cones at participating Scoop Shops worldwide. Fans can return multiple times to try a range of flavors and enjoy a tradition that thanks customers for their support. VermontBiz
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ This spring, Vermont offers five scenic spots to see blooming daffodils, tulips and peonies at farms—gardens and public spaces that make for great photo ops. Shelburne Museum welcomes visitors daily from May 10th to Oct. 26th while other sites like Cady’s Falls Botanical Garden, Hildene Gardens, Shelburne Farms and Justin Smith Morrill Homestead Gardens offer unique hours, with the Morrill Homestead closing for the summer. Burlington Free Press
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Nershi Hann Trio Concert
7-11 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Bill Nershi and his trio in a night filled with delightful music.
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Rock Point School Open House
4-6 PM — Rock Point School — Free entry — Discover a unique educational environment fostering personal growth and academic success for high school students.
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Marsh Lights in Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Whallonsburg Grange Hall — $15 — Experience the delightful acoustic folk-grass sounds of Marsh Lights with Colby Crehan and former bandmates.
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KidSafe Collaborative Annual Outstanding Service Awards 2025
9:30-11:30 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Celebrate local heroes who have made significant contributions to child safety and well-being.
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Book Launch: Piecework / Travail à la pièce, a bilingual collection of two plays by Vermont playwright and performer Abby Paige.
Celebrate this landmark publication with Abby Paige in her home community. Performances, conversation, and appreciation of Burlington’s rich and diverse local history! 7:00pm, OFF Center for the Dramatic Arts (1127 North Ave Ste 27, Burlington).
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Kingdom Kids Live Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a lively performance at Burlington's favorite comedy venue.
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Community Egg Hunt
5-7 p.m. — City Hall and Rick Marcotte Central School — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly egg hunt with arts and crafts, face painting, and more fun activities.
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New England Log & Timber Design-Build EXPO
1-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Check for entry details — Explore innovative log and timber design solutions from top builders and vendors.
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Devising Lab with Michael Bodel
10:00-11:30 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Explore choreography through cardboard in this unique movement workshop.
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Byland
8 PM – 12 AM — Higher Ground — Cost not mentioned — Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Deep Sea Diver's latest album, Impossible Weight.
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