Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of June.
Good morning, Burlington.
🏘️ Community
Fathers gathered at Dad Guild in Burlington on Sunday, June 21 to celebrate Father's Day with food, games, and community activities.
Dad Guild leaders stressed the value of dads connecting and supporting one another through the day.
More than 400 Burlington runners participated in a one-mile race on the new Champlain Parkway—celebrating the long-awaited project and benefiting the Committee on Temporary Shelter.
The roadway officially opens June 29.
💼 Business
Shock, the Vermont-based community technology company behind the Bee app, announced it has acquired the volunteer management platform Dono and named Margarita Ivanova as Founder-in-Residence.
The new tool will be unveiled at the Common Ground 2026 Summit in September to support nonprofit efforts.
🌲 Environment
Conservation experts say Vermont’s native sundial lupine is nearly gone as its natural populations shrink due to habitat loss.
Officials plan to reintroduce the plant using seed banks and controlled burns while urging residents in Colchester, Burlington and Essex Junction to avoid planting non-native varieties nearby.
🏛️ Government
The Williston Selectboard voted to push the $13.9 million library expansion bond question to November after concerns that an August vote was too rushed.
Trustees will gather community input at July meetings and through surveys at the library until July 4.
🏥 Health
H.588 now lets pharmacists test and treat strep throat and influenza in one visit to improve rural healthcare access.
With $195 million in state funding, the Department of Vermont Health Access issued a test-and-treat funding opportunity on April 6 to help scale these services statewide.
🏈 Sports
Starting today, Burlington Free Press invites readers to vote for the boys tournament MVP from the high school spring playoffs presented by Delta Dental.
Votes are accepted until 9 p.m. Thursday, June 25, based on selections from the season's All-Championship Team & will crown the top athlete.
Starting today, Burlington readers can vote for the Free Press’ girls MVP from the All-Championship Team (softball, lacrosse, tennis and Ultimate) in the high school spring playoffs.
Voting closes at 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 25.
🎉 Burlington Events
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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.
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