Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
Good morning, Burlington.
🏘️ Community
The Salvation Army kicked off the 2025 Red Kettle Campaign Friday in Burlington—seeking more volunteers to help reach a goal of $85,000 for food support amid rising costs.
The campaign will run until Dec. 24 and has already delivered 450 Thanksgiving baskets compared to 225 last year.
💼 Business
Concept2, based in Morrisville, Vermont, earned national recognition when its SkiErg exercise machine was listed on Oprah's Favorite Things for 2025—offering a full-body workout that mimics cross-country skiing.
Founded in 1976 by the Dreissigacker brothers, the company expects the boost to expand its appeal beyond elite sports markets.
🎭 Culture
Country star Jordan Davis will perform on Saturday, Aug.
29 at the 2026 Champlain Valley Fair & tickets will go on sale to the public on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. on the fair website.
Shelburne Museum’s Winter Lights will open Friday, Nov.
21 and run through Jan. 4, lighting up landmark exhibits like the 220-foot steamboat Ticonderoga with festive colors. In its fifth season, the event will feature a new interactive Illumination Station for kids and live local performances on Saturday evenings and Dec. 26.
🎓 Education
Burlington students walked through the North End on Friday for National Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day—honoring the 65th anniversary of Ruby Bridges’ historic integration of schools.
The walk began at Hunt Middle School, lasted about 45 minutes, and ended with an assembly where organizers expressed hopes for an annual tradition.
🏛️ Government
Gov. Phil Scott criticized a school redistricting task force on Thursday for failing to provide three maps as required under Act 73+ he said this failure casts doubt on education reform and could keep costs and taxes high.
The task force will meet on Nov. 20 to finalize its report for the Legislature.
Road crews in Shelburne and across Vermont treated roads on Friday and loaded trucks in preparation for wintry mix today; they have ample salt supplies to last through the season.
Officials urge drivers to maintain four to five car lengths behind plows — if you cannot see the plow drivers' mirrors, they cannot see you.
🏥 Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield postponed a planned billing change that would cut reimbursement for unlicensed mental health providers by 24% starting in January 2026 — local clinicians said the change would hurt patient care and the financial stability of clinics.
The insurer will gather more feedback from providers and community leaders to reevaluate the proposal.
Porter Medical Center of University of Vermont Health will hold a practice school bus crash drill on Vermont 116 near Bristol on Nov.
17 from 5 to 8 p.m.(20 actors will pose as injured patients) while local fire, EMS and law enforcement teams test their emergency plans.
🏈 Sports
UVM hosted its first Rail Jam event Friday night on Trinity Campus—hundreds of students and local community members joined a friendly ski and snowboard competition for prizes.
Leftover snow from earlier this week helped set the stage for this popular winter sports event.
The University of Vermont men's soccer team will host the Bryant Bulldogs for the America East championship game tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Virtue Field.
Both teams are top seeds (UVM is ranked No. 2 and Bryant No. 5 in the national poll) and are set to compete for conference glory.
🎉 Burlington Events
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Beach Fossils Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the soothing sounds of one of NYC's definitive underground bands from the 2010s.
Vermont Craft Brewers Conference
Nov 17-18 — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Check online for ticket details — A gathering for craft beverage enthusiasts to connect and learn.
The New Mastersounds Live
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the infectious funk and soul-jazz of The New Mastersounds with a stellar lineup.
Disco Biscuits Performance
7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Two day pass available — Experience an electrifying evening of live music with The Disco Biscuits.
Bakuretsu Con 2025
Friday-Sunday — Hampton Inn Colchester — $65+ — Explore the vibrant world of anime and gaming while connecting with fellow fans in a welcoming atmosphere.
Chris Gethard Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience humor and storytelling with comedian Chris Gethard, known for his unique blend of candid charm and wit.
Poranguí Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience transformative musical rhythms woven from ancestral songs and indigenous beats around the world.
Jake Minch Concert
6-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — VIP Add-On available — Experience heartfelt songs from a storyteller with a novelist's eye for detail.
Burlington Meetup Turkey Trot
10 AM – 12 PM — Leddy Park — $5 membership fee — Join local active enthusiasts for a variety of outdoor activities and fun together.
Cipha Sounds Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with NYC comedian Cipha Sounds as he brings his unique style to Burlington.
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