This Summer at Schmanska Park – last Thursday of June, July, and August Come join your neighbors for a monthly Potluck dinner on the last Thursday of June July and August in Schmanska Park, 85 Grove Street. Dinner (including vegan and glutten free options) will be available between 6-8 pm and we encourage anyone whoContinue reading “Potlocks in the Park!”
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Save the Date – Winterlude 2025!
The Old East End’s 5th annual Winterlude is a free outdoor celebration offering activities for the young, old, and everyone in between. Join us for snowshoeing, sledding, cross-country skiing, nature walks, crafts, live music, a fire pit, hot beverages, and tasty refreshments. The event is held in Schmanska Park (85 Grove Street, Burlington, Vermont) whereContinue reading “Save the Date – Winterlude 2025!”
Neighborhood Picnic, NPA Ward 1
Come hang out with friends, meet your neighbors, and enjoy an evening of food and fun at Schmanska Park! The Ward 1 Neighborhood Planning Assembly is hosting a cookout featuring free hamburgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs. 🍔 🌭 Make sure to bring your own sides and drinks. Enjoy the open park and benches, kidsContinue reading “Neighborhood Picnic, NPA Ward 1”
People-Powered Neighborhood Update
Throughout July and August, in support of our People-Powered Neighborhood project, a dedicated group of Old East End neighbors observed and documented street, crosswalk, and sidewalk conditions, along with pedestrian, bicyclist, and driver behavior. We compiled our findings, developed a list of priority improvements, and designed solutions for implementation by Old East End volunteers. OurContinue reading “People-Powered Neighborhood Update”
Help Shape our Community: AARP Grant Puts Old East Enders in Control
We are thrilled to announce the Old East End Neighborhood Coalition has been selected to receive a 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant! One of only 310 national grants, the goals of our People-Powered Neighborhood project clearly stood out among the 3600+ applications, and we could not be prouder. Learn more about our project! The AARPContinue reading “Help Shape our Community: AARP Grant Puts Old East Enders in Control”
Free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Now that we have your attention… Thursday, May 4th, 3 – 5 pm Schmanska Park | 63 Grove Street All Old East Enders (i.e. everyone living in the neighborhood) should take a well-deserved break and join us for free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream (while supplies last). Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the park withContinue reading “Free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream”
Green Up Day 2023
Saturday, May 6th The snow has melted that means Green Up Day is here! Join thousands of fellow Vermonters as we clear tons of litter from our Brave Little State. Pick up free official trash bags and get inspired by our list of especially messy Old East End spots. We look forward to seeing youContinue reading “Green Up Day 2023”
Winterlude 2023
Old East End Winterlude Postponed to February 10-11
Winter is roaring in with dangerous wind chills this weekend, so we are postponing our Winterlude festival one week. We hope you’ll update calendars and join us as temperatures move back into the 20s and 30s.
Our free festival has something for everyone, so let’s smash the winter doldrums and celebrate together! Come meet your neighbors and enjoy outdoor activities, a cozy fire, tasty refreshments, local music, and fun crafts. And, if you bring your own drinking vessel, we’ll give you a free Old East End souvenir (while supplies last)!
2022 Kids Weekend
Our friends at Burlington Parks Recreation and Waterfront are bringing Kids Weekend to the Old East End! Gather the whole family together and head down to Schmanska Park this Sunday, May 15 from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Amazing FREE activities! Local music by Sambatucada!, Burlington’s own samba street band Tennis with Kids on the Ball, a nationallyContinue reading “2022 Kids Weekend”
Winterlude 2022
Burlington’s Old East End Neighborhood Coalition is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Winterlude Festival to help you chase away those winter blues! Break the isolation of winter and visit Schmanska Park in a COVID-safe way. Enjoy outdoor activities throughout February including snowshoeing, sledding, cross-country skiing, nature walks, and a kid’s Story Walk®. We encourage everyone toContinue reading “Winterlude 2022”
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