Good morning, Burlington.

The Williston-Richmond Rotary Club will host the Deb Beckett Memorial 5K Run & Walk on Friday, July 3 at Williston Village Community Park.

Adults must pre-register by today, while kids can join free with onsite sign-up (ages 4–12).

Beau Ties of Vermont is gearing up for Father's Day by working around the clock to offer handcrafted ties, and owner Greg Shugar has welcomed his daughter Toni (a recent University of Florida graduate) to the Middlebury team.

A survey published Tuesday, June 16 from the American Customer Satisfaction Index shows that Jersey Mike's (225 Dorset St. in South Burlington) dethroned Chick-fil-A after an 11-year run, earning an 84 rating from 16,464 customers.

The South Burlington Public Library will show a photography exhibit called 'Vibrant Lives: Discovering Our Roots of Black Vermont' from June 30 to August 31.

The exhibit (featuring portraits and interviews of local Black Vermonters) follows a panel discussion on June 14 that brought together community leaders.

Norman Rockwell: At Home in Vermont opens today and shows new paintings that highlight Vermont’s granite industry and Rockwell’s years in Arlington (curator tours begin June 22 and Rockwell Day is on Sept.

26).

The Vermont Department of Labor reported 286 new unemployment claims for the week ending June 6 - an increase of 38 from the previous week and 64 fewer than last year.

Manufacturing made up 34 per cent of the claims, and April revenue targets were exceeded by the state.

Gov. Phil Scott signed a law (H.955) that launches voluntary school district mergers; 20 groups will form committees by Oct.

15 to study new district configurations with at least 2,000 students and report recommendations by Sept. 2027 before a vote on Town Meeting Day 2028.

NBC5 meteorologists confirmed a tornado hit Woodstock around 2:40 p.m. Thursday while a damage survey found a second tornado in Lincoln, leaving thousands without power; the National Weather Service will release further details after its storm survey tomorrow.

Three confirmed tornadoes have struck Vermont in 2026, including an EF1 in Williamstown on April 16 and EF1 tornadoes in Lincoln (105 mph) and Woodstock (100 mph) on June 18; this makes it an unusually active year for the state.

The American Cancer Society hosts its 41st annual Relay for Life today at the Champlain Valley Expo, where survivors and caregivers started walking and dancing at 7 p.m. to raise funds for cancer research, and a closing ceremony will be held at midnight.

Vermont ski areas recorded their strongest winter in over a decade with 4.36 million skier visits and a 4.7% increase from last season, beating regional trends.

The announcement from Ski Vermont at Jay Peak noted resorts averaged 118 operating days & cross-country skiing visits increased by 5%.

Supporters gathered at Heritage Aviation in South Burlington to send off more than 30 Special Olympics Vermont athletes who will travel to Minnesota next week to compete nationally.

The team, which trained for months, aims to represent the state with pride (their hard work shows Vermont spirit).

World Cup Watch Party at Switchback Brewing Co.

3-8 p.m. — Switchback Brewing Co. — $12 special — Experience thrilling soccer matches with a delicious burger and local craft beer.

Cup Watch Party: Norway vs. France

3-5 p.m. — Switchback Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy competitive soccer action with friends while savoring BBQ and craft brews.

Burlington Wine and Food Festival

12:30-8:00 p.m. — Hula — $80 — Experience Vermont’s largest wine and food event featuring hundreds of wines, local spirits, chef demos, and live jazz.

Burlington's Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

3-11 p.m. — Burlington Waterfront Boat Ramp — $2 round-trip for shuttle service — Experience Vermont's most spectacular fireworks display along with family-friendly activities.

Level 1 Yoga Class

5-6 p.m. — Hot Yoga Burlington Vermont — $10 fee for late cancellations — A relaxing class perfect for beginners and post-activity recovery.

Latin Dance Night

6-9 p.m. — Switchback Brewing Co. — Salsa Class $20, Dance Social $10 — Enjoy an evening of vibrant Latin dancing and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts.

YUUF Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Higher Ground — Support TBD — Experience the unique musical blend of Yuuf in their Burlington debut during summer tour.

All Levels Hot Yoga Class

9-10 a.m. — Hot Yoga Burlington Vermont — Reservation required — Engage in a continuous flow of poses suitable for all active levels.

Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Hot Yoga Burlington Vermont — Reservations required — Experience guided meditations and relaxing yogic sleep in a cozy setting.

Level 1 Yoga Class

9-10 a.m. — Hot Yoga Burlington Vermont — Reservations required — Enjoy a relaxing yoga session ideal for beginners and post-vigorous activity.