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All are welcome! Our coalition meets about every 6 weeks to discuss progress on our ongoing projects, collaborate on events and brainstorm future projects. Food and fun is always provided! Call or email our coalition coordinator Mariah Sanderson for more info at (802) 324-3867 or mariah@burlingtonpartnership.org. Or just show up!

grand premiere of the documentary film
The Hungry Heart
on prescription drug addiction and recovery in Vermont

Please join us for the 5th annual
Roots of Prevention Award Celebration
Wednesday, October 23 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Sugarsnap Buffet Breakfast starts at 7:30am

Welcoming Remarks (invited) – Mayor Weinberger
Keynote Speaker – Jesse Bridges, Director of Burlington Parks and Recreation
Introduction by – Harry Chen, Commissioner VT Department of Health

Award Recipients
DG Weaver Award * Jan Shamberger, Burlington High School
Outstanding Individual Award * Dwight Brown, Burlington High School
Outstanding Program Award * Safe Recovery – Immunization Program
Youth & Families Award * Ben Lane, Greater Burlington YMCA

Please RSVP via Eventbrite at:http://rootsofprevention-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=1 .
Or contact Dan Mulligan at daniel@burlingtonpartnership.org or (802) 324-3841 to let us know how many in your party will attend.

A donation in support of the work of Burlington Partnership for Healthy Community is welcome at the time of the event, but is not required to attend.

DEA Sponsored National Event. Free opportunity to dispose of unused or expired medications at the Burlington Police Department and other locations throughout VT.

We will have a table on Church Street with free red ribbons and information and resources related to substance abuse prevention. Please stop by to get a free red ribbon! For more information about Substance Abuse Prevention Red Ribbon Week go to: http://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/redribbonweek/