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Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco. As a teacher, youth leader or health advocate, you can organize events to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco. Check out the website here: http://www.kickbuttsday.org/ to learn more!
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!
Keynote speaker, ten workshop session options, plated luncheon, and outdoor activities (beginning at 3pm). Just $20 with registration before March 28! ($30 at the door.)
To Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8t86gry783f6ac4&llr=czhupukab&showPage=true&utm_source=March+2014+Newsletter&utm_campaign=March+2014+Newsletter&utm_medium=email
DEA Sponsored National Event. Free opportunity to dispose of unused or expired medications at the Burlington Police Department and other locations throughout VT.
American Heart Association is holding a “Strike Out Stroke Awareness Rally” and BPHC will host a table there to connect VTers to the supports to quit smoking!
See the Facebook event for more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1413125448958876/?ref=22
Groups of youth and adult chaperones in will work this afternoon to reduce the negative consequences of underage drinking prior to the BHS prom this weekend. Teams of adolescents, accompanied by an adult chaperones from the Burlington Partnership for a Healthy Community and Burlington High School, put stickers on multi-packs of alcoholic beverages and on alcohol cooler windows at participating stores in Burlington.
Learn more about Sticker Shock on our website: