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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
In 2011, President Obama issued the first-ever Presidential Proclamation designating October National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is a month-long observance to highlight the role substance abuse prevention plays in promoting safe and healthy communities. Click on the link for more info:http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/prevention-intro/prevention-month
For more information about the week:
http://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/redribbonweek/
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.