🌱 Sister City Relationship Support + Irish Heritage Festival

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First, today's weather:

A little wintry mix. High: 44 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories today in Burlington:

1. The annual Burlington Irish Heritage Festival is officially in full swing after its kick-off on Sunday. The festival is intended to display the cultural depth of Ireland on St. Patrick's Day. Festival attendees will be able to participate in a genealogy workshop, explore Irish dance, hear Irish poetry and learn some of the Irish languages. The festival will end on Mar. 30, 2022. (WCAX)
2. Vermont lawmakers in Burlington have announced steps to support Ukraine during the unprovoked Russian invasion. Vermont's Governor Phil Scott asked the legislature to fund $643,077 in humanitarian aid for the European country, roughly one dollar for every Vermont resident. The money has not been designated for any specific organization but the Governor hopes it will go to a single organization. (WPTZ)
3. Supporters of the sister city program are dismayed at the suspension of Burlington's relationship with Yaroslavl, Russia. Burlington and other Vermont communities severed ties with their Russian sister cities in response to the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. Supporters of the sister city program argue that the relationship is about engaging with friends and allies in other countries while forming a channel for dialogue. (WCAX)

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Today in Burlington:

• Animal Demo At The Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The threat of ice hitting the Burlington area has passed as the temperature rises above freezing. Click for the full report issued by the US National Weather Service Burlington VT. (Facebook)
• The Flynn's Green Mountain Cabaret neo-burlesque show aims to entertain you from start to finish. Click to get tickets. (Facebook)
• During Women's History Month, United Way of Northwest Vermont highlights Mercy Connections' Women's Mentoring program. The program is currently searching for volunteers. (Facebook)

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— 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.