Organizing your schedule for next week? Check out the list below and the Events Calendar page on VHFA's website.
Tuesday, May 29
1. Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) Training
- 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
- Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, 128 Lakeside Ave (4th floor), Burlington, VT
Trainer: Dave Keefe Provided by the Vermont Department of Public Service, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, and Navigant Consulting will be offering several Energy Code trainings in May. The trainings are free of charge and designed to provide an update on recent Energy Code changes, as well as how to document code compliance. The Burlington trainings will also be offered as live webinars if you are unable to attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person but would like to receive an Energy Code book for residential or commercial projects, please contact the Energy Code Assistance Center at 855-887-0673. BPI and AIA credits available for in-person attendees Please RSVP Free. More information: 800.893.1997, [email protected].
2. Ice Cream Social to Share Ideas about the Future of Chittenden County
- 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
- Richmond Public Library, Richmond, VT
With the help of Burlington City Arts, participants’ ideas will be illustrated in real-time, creating a collective mural representing their vision and priorities for the future, which will become part of the ECOS Project’s strategic plan. Meet, discuss, create and enjoy FREE Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. ECOS is a project and a plan for a healthy, inclusive and prosperous community. It is a collaborative effort of 19 municipalities and 40 organization, being coordinated by the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC). Can't make this date? Three other socials will be held in May and June at other locations, as described on the ECOS website. More information: http://www.ecosproject.com/events/upcoming.
Wednesday May 30
1. Measuring What Matters
- 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
- UVM's Davis Center, Burlington, VT
The conference is presented by The Gund Institute for Ecological Economics, Gross National Happiness USA, and Common Good Vermont. Plenary sessions will highlight the international and state-level work being done to improve and track our well-being with reports from the United Nations, the State of Vermont and innovative nonprofit partnerships. More information: http://blog.commongoodvt.org/2012/04/save-the-date-measure-what-matters-statewide-conference-on-530/.
2. Ice Cream Social to Share Ideas about the Future of Chittenden County
- 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
- Shelburne Municipal Offices, Shelburne, VT
With the help of Burlington City Arts, participants’ ideas will be illustrated in real-time, creating a collective mural representing their vision and priorities for the future, which will become part of the ECOS Project’s strategic plan. Meet, discuss, create and enjoy FREE Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. ECOS is a project and a plan for a healthy, inclusive and prosperous community. It is a collaborative effort of 19 municipalities and 40 organization, being coordinated by the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC). Can't make this date? Three other socials will be held in May and June at other locations, as described on the ECOS website. More information: http://www.ecosproject.com/events/upcoming.
Thursday May 31
Fair Housing Accessibility Training
- 8:00 AM-4:15 PM
- New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, 32 Constitution Drive, Bedford, NH
HUD is offering free Fair Housing Accessibility training in New Hampshire next week. The training will include: • An Overview of the Design & Construction Requirements of the Fair Housing Act • Strategies for Compliant Kitchens • Strategies for Compliant Bathrooms. Please see the flyer and registration form at the NH Housing Finance Authority website. Free. More information: John Ritzu, 313.913.1717, [email protected], http://www.nhhfa.org/.