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Intersections Film Series: “Appalachian Flooding Short Films”

Virtual event

Marion Abrams (2012, U.S., 57 min.) + additional short film + post-film discussion This summer Vermont faced unprecedented flooding–two months’ worth of rain fell in the space of two days in places, flooding Montpelier and other communities. But this flooding wasn’t unprecedented–just 12 years ago Hurricane Irene similarly dumped “unprecedented” amounts of water on the […]

Free

24th Ron and Mary Maxwell Community Spelling Bee

Virtual event

Teams of three compete in the fun and competitive spelling bee while raising funds for Mid-State Literacy Council adult literacy programs. Sponsors support the teams. Katie O'Toole is the word master and host. Lively event, broadcast live on C-NET. Event teams are live compete via zoom and audience spells along with them on YouTube at […]

Free

Intersections Film Series: “Beyond Zero”

Virtual event

For Ray Anderson, it was supposed to be just another routine speech. The CEO of Interface, a major carpet manufacturing company, had been asked to give a speech about the company’s commitment to sustainability. So he asked his subordinates what he was supposed to say, thinking it would be a pro forma talk. But when they gave […]

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