🌱 Lake Champlain Penguin Plunge + Burlington HS Student Walkout

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and not as cold. High: 44 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Burlington today:

1. Eight hundred Vermont citizens took the frigid plunge into Lake Champlain on Saturday. The cold swim was hosted by Special Olympics Vermont for its 27th annual Penguin Plunge event. The organization was raising $460,000 through the event that would cover nearly 40 percent of its yearly operating budget. (WCAX)
2. Burlington students participated in a walkout Friday protesting Texas and Florida's recent anti-LGBTQ legislation. The walkout was part of a national effort that saw students from Burlington High School and Edmund's Middle School congregating on Church Street. The Texas Governor wants to label the parents of transgender children as abusers and Florida wants to limit teachers' ability to discuss gender with their students. (WPTZ)
3. Burlington aging services and community organizations can now apply for funding from the Vermont Association of Area Agencies on Aging. The funding was made available through the American Rescue Plan Act with a focus on supporting services for older Vermont citizens. Applications can be submitted until May 1. (WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

• Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas At Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (10:00 AM)
• Monday Night Dinners With Chi Alpha At UMV Interfaith Center (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Lund's Kids-A-Part Program is a fantastic volunteer opportunity for those seeking to support children when they visit their incarcerated parents. Click for how to volunteer. (Facebook)
• The Paws for the Cause Auction officially begins on Tuesday. Click to view the items up for bid and to register for the auction. (Facebook)
• Masks will no longer be required for any recreation programs in Burlington. Click for more details. (Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.