Senator Bernie Sanders will host a series of town meetings across southern Vermont this weekend. These public forums will take place in Bennington, West Dover, and Putney on Saturday, July 31 and in Westminster, Springfield and Woodstock on Sunday, August 1. Sanders will also attend a public forum on health care reform in Bellows Falls.
Sanders and local leaders will discuss a variety of issues including the economy, health care, clean energy, and protecting society’s most vulnerable citizens.
These events are free and open to the public. The public will be offered the opportunity to ask questions and make comments.
SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010
What: Town Meeting and Brunch in Bennington
Who: Senator Bernie Sanders
When: 9 a.m. brunch, 9:30 meeting, Saturday, July 31, 2010
Where: Second Congregational Church, 115 Hillside Street, Bennington
What: Town Meeting in West Dover
Who: Senator Bernie Sanders
When: 12:30 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2010
Where: The Lawn of Andirons Restaurant, 183 Route 100, West Dover (A tent will be available in case of rain.)
What: Forum Hosted by the Health Care is a Human Right Campaign
Who: Senator Bernie Sanders and the Vermont Workers’ Center
When: 3 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2010
Where: Hetty Green Park, Bellows Falls
What: Town Meeting and Dinner in Putney
Who: Senator Bernie Sanders
When: 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6:00 p.m. meeting, Saturday, July 31, 2010
Where: United Church of Putney, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010
What: Town Meeting and Brunch in Westminster
Who: Senator Bernie Sanders
When: 9 a.m. brunch, 9:30 a.m. meeting, Sunday, August 1, 2010
Where: Westminster Institute, Route 5, Westminster
What: Town Meeting and BBQ in Springfield
Who: Senator Bernie Sanders
When: 11:30 a.m. barbeque, 12:00 p.m. meeting, Sunday, August 1, 2010
Where: Springfield High School, 303 South Street, Springfield (Event will take place outside weather permitting. Rain location is cafeteria.)
What: Town Meeting and Dinner in Woodstock
Who: Senator Bernie Sanders
When: 5:30 p.m. dinner in the cafeteria, 6 p.m. meeting in the auditorium, Sunday, August 1, 2010
Where: Woodstock Union High School, 496 Woodstock Road
Event Contact: Senator Sanders’ office at 1-800-339-9834
Media Contact: Michael Briggs or Will Wiquist at 202-224-5141
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