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SUMMARY:VPIRG Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate VPIRG’s new home!\nAfter more than 50 years of renting office space in Montpelier\, VPIRG has a place to call our own. \nWe’re thrilled to invite you to the grand opening and open house of our new permanent home at 9 Baldwin Street in Montpelier! \nThursday\, October 8th\, 5:00 – 8:00 pm \nJoin us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter and give you a chance to explore our new space. Our 1870s building has plenty of character\, and we’re already making it our own and turning it into a hub for organizing\, advocacy\, and public-interest work for decades to come. \nCome take a tour\, see what we’ve been up to\, enjoy some food and drinks\, and celebrate with the VPIRG community! \nWhat to Expect\n\nTour our new headquarters at 9 Baldwin Street\nMeet VPIRG staff and supporters\nEnjoy light refreshments\nHear a little about the history of VPIRG and our vision for this new home\nCelebrate this milestone with the people who make our work possible\n\nPlease RSVP so we know you’re coming! \nWe can’t wait to open the doors and celebrate our new home with you. \nFor more information and to register visit this page.
URL:https://www.vpirg.org/event/vpirg-open-house/
LOCATION:9 Baldwin St. Monptelier\, VT\, VPIRG 9 Baldwin St.\, Montpelier\, Vermont\, 05602
ORGANIZER;CN="VPIRG%2C Melissa Harwood":MAILTO:mharwood@vpirg.org
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SUMMARY:Democracy Town Hall: How to End Corporate Cash in Elections & Make Citizens United Irrelevant
DESCRIPTION:Ever since the US Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision in 2010\, the flood gates have been officially open to massive corporate spending and dark money in elections. Dark money spending hit an all-time high of $1.9 billion in 2024\, and that record is expected to be broken this year. But now\, states have identified a means of fighting back. \nJoin us for a Democracy Town Hall featuring Tom Moore of the Center for American Progress as he describes how states can redefine corporate power so that corporations can no longer spend their money to influence elections. Register now through the link below – we hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.vpirg.org/event/democracy-town-hall-how-to-end-corporate-cash-in-elections-make-citizens-united-irrelevant/
LOCATION:Unitarian Church Of Montpelier\, 130 Main St\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Protecting Vermont from Large-Scale Data Centers
DESCRIPTION:Large-scale data centers are being developed at a rapid rate across the country\, primarily in rural areas\, and they are draining water supplies\, creating heat\, noise and climate pollution\, and driving up energy costs. \nIn this webinar\, hear from Representative Laura Sibilia\, the lead sponsor of H.727\, a bill introduced and widely supported by the Vermont legislature in 2026\, until it received a veto. Also\, get an overview of what might be possible now to protect Vermont from the impacts of large-scale data center development\, including from experts at the Conservation Law Foundation\, 350 Vermont\, the Vermont Public Interest Research Group\, and Vermont Conservation Voters. \nJoin us on October 23rd at noon for this important webinar to hear about where the policy fight stands after the veto of H.727\, what you might do locally\, and how you can get involved. Sign up and please spread the word!
URL:https://www.vpirg.org/event/webinar-protecting-vermont-from-large-scale-data-centers/
LOCATION:Zoom!
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SUMMARY:VPIRG Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We hope you can join us for this free member event at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne\, Vt. on Thursday\, October 29\, 2026 to celebrate VPIRG’s accomplishments and lay the groundwork for future successes. \nEvent Schedule:\n5:30 – 6:00 PM: Check in\, welcome drinks\, silent auction\n6:00 – 6:45 PM: Annual member business\, keynote address by Ben Cohen\, awards\, and celebration\n6:45 – 8:00 PM: Hors doeuvres\, silent auction\, mix and mingle \nLocation: Shelburne Farms\, Coach Barn\, 1611 Harbor Road Shelburne\, Vermont 05482 \nQuestions? Contact Membership & Events Manager Lis Harwood at (802) 223-5221 x 14 or by email at mharwood@vpirg.org. \nPlease note that this is a free event for due’s paying members\, which are individuals who have donated at least $30/annually to VPIRG. We appreciate any additional donations you can provide! \nFor more information and to register visit: www.vpirg.org/annualmeeting
URL:https://www.vpirg.org/event/vpirg-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Shelburne Farms\, Coach Barn\, 1611 Harbor Road\, Shelburne\, Vermont\, 05482
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