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MRNA coordinates and/or advertises events to bring neighbors together for fun, benefits, educational and social activities. If you would like MRNA to post your event, or if you have ideas for events that MRNA could become involved in, please share those with us.

Current Events

  • June 26, 2010 @ 1 p.m. - Moretown Memorial Library's 2010 Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Featuring VINS


    What: The Moretown Memorial Library presents... the 2010 Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Featuring VINS.
    When: Saturday June 26, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
    Where: Moretown Town Hall.

    Visit the Moretown Memorial Library on Facebook for updates. Click here for bookmarks.

 

Past Events

  • In Our Backyard: The Health Risks of Nuclear Power - Dr. Helen Caldicott - March 29, 30 and 31, 2010
    • Monday, March 29th, 6:00 pm, McCarthy Arts Center, St. Michael’s College, off Rte. 15, Colchester (Contact: Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice, 802-654-2205).
    • Tuesday, March 30th, 7:00 pm, Big Picture Theater, 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield (Contact: Green Mountain Global Forum, gmgf.org or 802-496-4566).
    • Wednesday, March 31st, 4:30 pm, Moore Hall, Filene Auditorium, Dartmouth College (Contact: Sierra Club, 802- 885-4826).
Dr. Helen Caldicott

Dr. Helen Caldicott is the single most articulate and passionate advocate of citizen action to remedy the nuclear and environmental crises. Dr. Caldicott has devoted the last 38 years to an international campaign to educate the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age and the changes necessary in human behavior to stop environmental destruction.

Co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, Dr Caldicott has received many prizes and awards for her work, 20 honorary doctoral degrees, and was personally nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Linus Pauling - himself a Nobel Laureate. The Smithsonian Institute has named Dr Caldicott as one of the most influential women of the 20th Century.

Dr. Caldicott’s visit to Vermont is timely as our state grapples with the health and environmental impacts of tritium leaks at the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in Vernon.

“ When I heard Dr. Caldicott speak, in Ira Allen Chapel years ago, you could hear a pin drop
in the crowded auditorium. Her message is as compelling and relevant now as it was then.
I was left with the realization that it is up to us to prevent the unthinkable: nuclear disaster
whether from war or power plant. This trumps all for the survival of our planet.”
Deb Van Dyke, NP, of Green Mountain Global Forum and Doctor’s Without Borders

Dr. Caldicott’s Vermont tour is supported by Green Mountain Global Forum; VNRC; VPIRG; Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice at St. Michael’s College; Sierra Club; and Big Picture Theater.

Click here for the poster. For more information, contact Green Mountain Global Forum at www.gmgf.org or 802-496-4566.

  • ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION 2009

     ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION 2009
    Saturday, November 7, 2009
    8:30am – 5:30pm
    Vermont Technical College, Randolph, Vermont

    Keynote Address by Jonathan Isham!

Join us for a day of exciting speakers, workshops, and networking with activists and community leaders from across Vermont and New England, as we work to mobilize the grassroots to create healthy communities.

MRNA is honored to be co-sponsoring this annual event for the sixth time. We will be participating in the panel conducting a permitting workshop. We have two paid entry tickets and additional discounted tickets available to our members. Childcare available; you must pre-register childcare needs. Please contact MRNA if you are interested in attending this great conference.

Please visit the conference homepage for additional details. Hope to see you there!

  • Quilt Benefit Auction - September 26 - Moretown Town Hall - 10:00 a.m.

    Come to the Live Auction Quilt Benefit
    Moretown Town Hall.
    Preview is at 10:00 a.m., and auction starts at 11:00 a.m.
    Quilters Using Their Talent to Help Others.
    Proceeds will benefit the Food Bank, Humane Society,
    Battered Women’s Shelter, and Seedbank for Haiti.
    Over 85 quilts being auctioned.

     
    For more information, call 496-2287 or e-mail vtquilts@madriver.com

  • Blueberry Jam Dinner Concert - September 20, 2009 - The Sanctuary Pavilion on Blueberry Lake in Warren, Vt.

    On Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 3 - 7:30- pm at The Sanctuary Pavilion on Blueberry Lake in Warren,Vt.
    Blueberry Jam Dinner Concert to benefit the Vt Chapter NOCC National Ovarian Cancer Coalition www.ovarian.org

    The Vermont Chapter of the NOCC will host “Blueberry Jam” a special afternoon of Live Music, Local Food Buffet and a Silent Auction all to help with the NOCC’s mission of Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Education. Most women are not aware they are not being tested during an annual exam. Ovarian Cancer is very deadly.

    4 bands perform from 3 pm on. Debuting a funky ska style is Warren’s Big Hand Band, Dubnotix is an environmentally charged Reggae band from Vt, Elephant Revival is a 5 piece original Gypsy String Band from Boulder, Colorado with stellar vocals. Boston’s Spiritual Rez is a high energy Funky Reggae Dance Band, a horn section & congas add to a fun, memorable performance every time.

    There will be a local Food dinner buffet complete with American Flatbread, Organic Harvest Salad, Red Hen Bread, Pasta Primavera Apple, Blueberry Cobbler and Ben and Jerry’s Vanilla Ice cream. Hot Apple Cider and Green Mountain Coffee will also be served.

    A silent Auction that includes 3 days 2 nights at A Sanctuary on Blueberry Lake worth $ 1,500, Gift Certificates from local businesses, a brand new kids bike and more all to benefit The NOCC during September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.

    A Beautiful Lakefront covered Pavilion, Incredible Live Music, Amazing Local food, and a silent Auction make for a wonderful afternoon not to be missed.

    Suggested donation is $10-20.Kids are free and students are only $ 5.

    To donate or for more info contact Rita Brown rita@madriver.com 802-583-1156 www.ovarian.org

    For directions: www.sanctuaryonblueberrylake.com

  • August 20, 2009 - The Lareau Farm 4th Annual Corn Roast and Community Dance

  • The Lareau Farm, home of American Flatbread, gave us their annual slot for a Valley benefit on August 20, 2009. This is the 4th Annual Corn Roast and Community Dance held during the Festival of the Arts. MRNA was the beneficiary of this 4th Annual community event.

 

There was live music and dancing to Tammy Fletcher is Mountain Girl, flatbread, roasted corn and ice cream.
The winner of our BERMUDA DREAM TRIP FOR 2 - RAFFLE is Peter Lucier from MA.

Thanks for your support. Photos coming soon.

  • ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION 2008

    ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION 2008Saturday, November 15, 2008
    8:00am – 5:30pm

    Vermont Technical College

    Join us for a day of exciting speakers, workshops, and networking with activists and community leaders from across Vermont and New England, as we work to mobilize the grassroots to create healthy communities.

    Special guest: Sandra Steingraber,
    world-renowned ecologist and activist.

    To register, please visit the conference homepage. Hope to see you there!

  • NEGEF’s Fall 2008 Grassroots Retreat - October 10th and 11th

    Alright, put down your shovel and gardening gloves, grab a glass of lemonade, and take a moment to get excited about NEGEF’s Fall Grassroots Retreat!

    When: Friday, October 10 – Saturday, Oct 11th
    Where: University of Mass / Amherst
    What:This year’s event features three daylong workshops geared towards grassroots needs:

    1. Grassroots Fundraising, led by Andy Robinson (Co-author of Grassroots Grants: An Activist’s Guide to Proposal Writing; and author of Selling Social Change (Without Selling Out): Earned Income Strategies for Non-Profits)
    2. Rockwood Art of Leadership, led by Jose Acevedo (back by popular demand!) of the Rockwood Leadership Program
    3. Community Organizing, led by Alyssa Schuren, Executive Director of the Toxics Action Center

    The $45 registration fee covers one of these three workshops, four delicious meals with local ingredients, and one night at the Campus Center Hotel. We’ll be sure to keep you posted as we get more details and plans in place.

  • Mad River Country Fair - September 20, 2008

    Mad River Country Fair


    When: Saturday, September 20th, from noon until 4 pm - Rain or Shine
    What: Old Fashioned Country Fair with Silent Auction, Games, Contests and Music
    FAMILY FUN for ALL on 400 beautiful acres!!
    Where: CrossHaven Farm on 100B in Moretown
    (2 miles north of Moretown Village - look for signs on 100B)
    Food: Chicken barbeque, hot dogs, salads, ice cream
    Live Music: Mark LeGrand and Sarah Munro

  • MORETOWN TOWN HALL BENEFIT DANCE

    dancersSaturday, January 26, 2008
    7:00 – 11:30

    LIVE MUSIC COURTESY OF
    W. Bailey & Company (starts at 8:00)

    50/50 raffle

    Share your favorite finger food,
    Drink your favorite beverage

Bring your kids, friends and neighbors and have some FUN!
Proceeds to benefit the Moretown Town Hall Restoration.

 

Click here to see photos and information on events from 2004-2007.
Updated: 5/29/10

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