Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
Good morning, Burlington.
🏘️ Community
Local shelters are hosting adoptable pet events featuring Coco the pup, Holly, Mugsy, and senior cat Nighthawk in South Burlington.
Call Homeward Bound, North Country SPCA, or Humane Society of Chittenden County + find a new friend for your family.
🎭 Culture
Local creative entrepreneur Kristie Armstrong, known as the Crazy Cotton Candy Lady, mixes childhood passion with bold flavors such as dill pickle and garlic to create cotton candy.
She will bring her unique treats to events and farmers markets in Richmond and Shelburne soon.
Burlington artist Alex Bonson uses his 'Suspicious Duck' bootleg toys to satirize local issues such as truck troubles and tourist trespassing.
His pieces, which will be shown at the Vermont Comedy Club Winter Market on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 25), have sparked community discussion and raised funds for local causes.
🎓 Education
Students at Champlain Elementary School won the 2025 Recycle Rally Challenge with a 92% trash sorting rate, reducing recyclables by 15% and daily waste by 11%—and they began a battery challenge today to promote sustainable habits under state law.
🏛️ Government
Vermont's Child Development Division will improve its processes after a state audit found inconsistent documentation of serious child care violations over two years, totaling 131 incidents.
Officials say better tracking will help ensure children receive safe care.
High school seniors are entering a statewide contest to register the most young voters, with categories including total numbers and town representation (launched by Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas and the Vermont-NEA).
The contest runs until mid-May and aims to boost civic engagement.
📰 Lifestyle
Vermont offers five outdoor activities for kids this spring break including the free Vermont Maple Festival from Apr.
24 to Apr. 26, Billings Farm’s Baby Farm Animal Celebration on Apr. 25 + Apr. 26, skiing at Killington, kid-friendly hikes and an obstacle course at Montpelier MudFest.
🏈 Sports
Special Olympics Vermont is training every Friday with UVM athletes at the UVM track as they prepare for the Summer Games on June 5 and 6 at St. Michael's College (UVM sprinter Inge Schmidt says these sessions boost community team spirit).
UVM will name Maureen Magarity as the new women's basketball head coach around 2 p.m. today.
Magarity — former Holy Cross coach who led the Crusaders to the NCAA Tournament — is the first wife of men's coach John Becker to join the Division I staff.
The Vermont Lake Monsters announced the death of pitcher Jack Birtwell (21), who played during the 2025 season, on Monday.
The team said it is heartbroken and offered condolences to his family and teammates at Gordon College and Sacred Heart University.
🎉 Burlington Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dina Hashem Live
7 PM – Midnight — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $104 — Experience an unforgettable night of comedy with Dina Hashem in Burlington.
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.
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.
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.
Laurie Kilmartin Live
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $110 — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Laurie Kilmartin.
Scarlet Demore with Violet Crimes
7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Not specified — Experience the energetic fusion of punk rock and melodic hardcore from local favorites Violet Crimes.
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