Good morning, Burlington.

Common Good Vermont and the Vermont Community Foundation launched the statewide Nonprofit HelpDesk yesterday in South Burlington and Middlebury to connect local nonprofits with legal, financial, and operational support & expert referrals.

Burlington gas prices averaged $3.97 per gallon today, down 2.4 cents from last week + prices ranged from $3.88 to $3.99 based on a GasBuddy survey, while national figures rose amid higher oil costs tied to Iran tensions.

Burlington City Council approved plans on Monday for a 5-megawatt battery storage system — expected to ease peak demand and lower energy costs — to be installed at the wood-fired McNeil Generating Station; Burlington Electric will lease and control it from Massachusetts-based Kearsarge Energy.

In Burlington, injury prevention experts said several recent outdoor rescues at Lone Rock Point show the importance of checking weather and trail conditions before hiking.

They advised hikers to pack emergency supplies, avoid hiking alone, and share their plans to keep everyone safe this summer.

Resident physicians at UVM Medical Center approved a new contract after seven months of negotiations, which gives them a 10% pay raise, expanded benefits and immigration protections that designate the hospital as an institutional sanctuary.

The agreement remains in effect through 2029.

Voting is open for the Vermont high school coach of the year contest powered by Delta Dental, with Burlington Free Press sports reporters listing 13 deserving coaches; votes can be cast until 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 16.

Vermont Green FC’s women’s team won a semifinal match against Asheville SC on July 11 at Virtue Field in Burlington and will travel to Seattle on July 18 to face Salmon Bay FC in the national championship game & fans celebrated the electric atmosphere.

Vermont Lake Monsters won a 3-2 game against Westfield after a sixth inning rally that marked their 11th win; centerfielder Tyler Wiltsey said the team worked well together as rookie Eddie Rosado Jr. was drafted by the Blue Jays.

They will play five road games before a home doubleheader on Sunday, July 19.

Live Comedy with King Dumb

8:30-11:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Nathan Hartswick, Natalie Miller, and Brian De La Bruere.

33rd Annual Vermont Brewers Festival

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Waterfront Park — Admission with tasting tabs — Celebrate Vermont's craft beer scene with local brewers and scenic Lake Champlain views.

39th Annual Lake Champlain Antique and Classic Boat Show

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Burlington Community Boathouse Marina — Individually paid dinner — Showcase your boat or enjoy a fun day on the water with dinner afterward.

Social Distortion Concert

8-11 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets from $69 — Experience the energy of Social Distortion live with all their greatest hits and latest tracks.

The Red Rocks 5K

5K Race — Morning Start Time — Red Rocks Park — Registration required — Enjoy a scenic run through Red Rocks Park's beautiful landscapes in South Burlington.