In the next few weeks, Building Bright Futures will host a series of in-person regional candidate forums across Vermont. All are welcome. These forums are an opportunity for families, the early childhood workforce, and community members to hear from local candidates for Vermont’s House and Senate about where they stand on issues related to children and families. 

Candidates will be asked about issues that matter to Vermont families and communities, including questions about economic security, housing, early childhood workforce shortages, and access to prekindergarten programs.

Please join us at any of the following 12 forums:

• Sept. 30, 6–7:30 p.m., St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main St., St. Johnsbury

• Sept. 30, 6–7:30 p.m., Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St., Bennington

• Oct. 1, 2–3:30 p.m., Burlington Electric Department, 585 Pine St., Burlington

• Oct. 1, 5–6:30 p.m., Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St., Bellows Falls

• Oct. 5, 6–7:30 p.m, Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland

• Oct. 7, 5:30–7:30 p.m., River Arts, 74 Pleasant St., Morrisville

• Oct. 7, 6–7:30 p.m, Goodrich Memorial Library, 202 Main St. US 5, Newport

• Oct. 8, 2–3:30 p.m., Essex Cinemas, 21 Essex Way #300, Essex Junction

• Oct. 8, 5–7 p.m., Old Labor Hall, 46 Granite St., Barre

• Oct. 13, 6–7:30 p.m, Ilsley Public Library, 30 Main St., Middlebury

• Oct. 15, 1–2:30 p.m., NCSS Ted Mable Family Center, 130 Fisher Pond Rd., St. Albans 

• Oct. 21, 5–6:30 p.m., Winston Prouty Center, 209 Austine Dr., Brattleboro

We hope to see you at a forum! Please feel free to invite your friends, neighbors, and community members.