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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Williston Community Food Shelf is serving 450 families a month, doubling its reach over two years. Volunteers pick up donations almost daily from community partners like Hannaford & others to support 1,300 people amid changes to SNAP rules. NBC5
- ➤ Better in Boots Line Dancing raised funds for UVM Children's Hospital at Friday's event at Old Lantern Inn and Barn in Charlotte. Krystal Larose said her team danced to support the Big Change Roundup campaign and will deliver a donation check on May 1. NBC5
- ➤ Hubbard Park in South Burlington will get a modest makeover as the city plans to add a paved shared-use path and repave the gravel parking lot with 18 new parking spots (including accessible spaces) in the coming months. Burlington Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delta Park in Colchester is a 55-acre natural area hosting rare bird habitats and ecosystems — including a sandy beach for turtles — established during Vermont’s 1970s environmental movement; it remains open from dawn to dusk and is easily reached via Burlington’s bike path today. Burlington Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A coalition of 16 local organizations seeks ($5 million) to train benefit assisters who help Vermonters keep food and health coverage as new federal work rules cut benefits for some households. Lawmakers will consider the proposal during upcoming budget talks. VTDigger
- ➤ Lawmakers advanced S.218 Friday—a bill to reduce road salt use and protect water quality by establishing best practices and certifications that limit liability. The House Ways and Means Committee also sent an education reform bill to Appropriations, outlining plans for school mergers, construction aid and prekindergarten funding. VTDigger
- ➤ Vermont law does not ban wearing headphones while driving but cautions that negligent use can result in penalties. Drivers 18 and older may use hands-free devices (younger drivers face stricter limits) to stay focused on the road. Burlington Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Clover FC, the state’s new UPSL club, won 5-1 on April 4. The club will host its next match today at Duffy Field on the St. Michael’s College campus in Colchester, as founders aim to build a development program for top local talent. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Burr and Burton Academy's unified basketball team will travel to Minnesota in June to represent Vermont at the Special Olympics USA Games — the team is adding extra practices and new plays to get ready for their first national competition. NBC5
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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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