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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Champlain Valley Union High School hosted the third Annual Empty Bowls dinner on Thursday, where alum Teryan Hytten (now at UVM) and community members raised over $6,000 for the Williston Food Shelf. Attendees enjoyed handmade ceramic bowls, full-course meals, and craft soups donated by local restaurants. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rudyard Kipling’s historic 1892 Vermont home opens for its annual Naulakha Estate and Rhododendron Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 6 and 7 with a cocktail party at 6 p.m. on June 5 — self-guided tours let visitors see the spot where 'The Jungle Book' was written. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ The Chaffee Arts Center in Rutland will open a miniatures exhibit Friday evening that displays works from Brattleboro’s Festival of Miniatures, the Dollhouse and Toy Museum, and about ten local artists until May 22. Visitors can buy pieces during regular visiting hours. NBC5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Research from the University of Vermont found that invasive insects and disease caused more tree deaths than logging in much of the Northeast (the study examined over 300,000 records from 2009 to 2024), a trend that local land managers should watch as conditions change. Vermont Public
- ➤ On Thursday, Vermont hosted its first ReuseApalooza conference in Randolph to promote repairing, reusing, and repurposing everyday items as a way to cut waste. Senator Peter Welch and community leaders highlighted the event’s role — building a circular economy and supporting a federal Right to Repair bill for farmers. NBC5
- ➤ Colchester's Delta Park offers stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks as photographers recently captured the sun setting over the lake. The park continues to attract nature lovers (including kiteboarders) seeking active outdoor fun. Burlington Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ With tick season beginning, local health experts recommend residents protect themselves and their pets by using EPA-approved repellent, treating clothes with permethrin, and checking for ticks after outdoor time — advice shared by Vermont public health veterinarian Dr. Natalie Kwit and dog park visitor Sy Koerner. NBC5
- ➤ The Vermont Agency of Human Services is posting six sub-grant notices today to spend nearly $195 million from federal funds on rural health projects (dialysis upgrades, ventilator access, and nurse training) and will soon add ten more notices to complete spending by September. VTDigger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting is live today for Burlington Free Press’s Delta Dental Vermont high school girls lacrosse preseason player of the year, with votes cast online until 9 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 16 — the winner will be announced Friday, Apr. 17. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Readers can cast their vote online for the Burlington Free Press’ Delta Dental Vermont high school softball preseason player of the year contest. Voting starts today and ends at 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 & the winner will be revealed on Friday, April 17. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Burlington Free Press invites readers to vote for Vermont high school boys lacrosse preseason player of the year online — voting runs from today until 9 p.m. Thursday, April 16, with winners announced Friday, April 17. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Readers can cast their votes today through Thursday, Apr. 16 for Burlington Free Press’ Delta Dental Vermont high school baseball preseason player of the year, and the winner will be announced on Friday, Apr. 17 (votes are unlimited). Burlington Free Press
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Postal Retirement Seminar
2-3:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Registration required — Comprehensive session for postal employees to plan a secure retirement.
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KidSafe Collaborative Annual Outstanding Service Awards 2026
9:30-11:30 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Celebrate individuals who enhance child safety and well-being in the community.
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VTIFF Musical Silents: The Wildcat (1921)
7 PM – 1 AM — Vermont International Film Festival — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a live improvised score to the madcap farce from legendary director Ernst Lubitsch.
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UVM Wellness Environment 4/20 5K
8:20-10 p.m. — UVM Athletic Campus — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly, substance-free 5K fun run/walk for wellness in Burlington.
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Live Concert by Robin Pecknold
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — View Tickets — Experience the captivating sounds of Robin Pecknold, renowned frontman of Fleet Foxes, alongside Allegra Krieger.
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Wit & Wine: Comedy Night
8-10 p.m. — Shelburne Vineyard — Check event page for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Vermont's top comedians while sipping wine.
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Dina Hashem Live
7 PM – Midnight — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $104 — Experience an unforgettable night of comedy with Dina Hashem in Burlington.
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TRAP Performance by Slow Shapes Dance Company
7:30-9 p.m. — McCarthy Art Gallery — $20 — Experience an evening of contemporary dance as fifteen dancers bring a compelling story to life.
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Fleshwater Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of rock with Fleshwater performing new hits and fan favorites.
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Carmina Burana Listening Party
7-8 p.m. — The Venetian Soda Lounge — Sliding scale pricing — Enjoy drinks and snacks while diving into the majestic world of Carmina Burana with expert commentary.
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