This is my entry into the Pay it Forward contest. On November 22, 2015 I participated in 'Cranksgiving' which was a bicycle scavenger hunt to purchase items for the Burlington food pantry. Sixty four of us collected 1,209 pounds of food, including 37 turkeys. This is a large increase compared to the inaugural event in 2008 which yielded 227 pounds and 2 turkeys. We averaged a donation of 18 pounds of food per person.At the beginning of the ride, we were all given a list of items to purchase at the nine locations on the route. The ride was a total of approximately twenty miles with stops at specific stores en route. At the end of the ride, we needed to show our receipts to prove that we hit all of the locations in the proper order.We carried food in backpacks, bike rack packs, paniers, b... 12/26/2015

New Listing | 114 Lori Lane, BurlingtonWarm and inviting four bedroom, two full bathroom, dormered cape in the New North End with an open floor plan, gorgeous wood flooring and an abundance of natural light. This home is located on a cul-de-sac with a secluded fenced backyard. Tons of flexibility with bedrooms and bathrooms on both levels, a convenient first floor laundry, dining room and breakfast nook. Such an excellent location for commuting and recreation due to proximity to bike path and downtown Burlington. This home is so well cared for and impeccably maintained by the owners. The updates include: Bosch natural gas boiler in 2014, new ceiling for entire 2nd floor, white oak flooring in first floor bedrooms, exterior/interior paint, refrigerator-2012. Such an amazing opportunity t... 07/13/2015

Jazz Looking for a reason to visit the Queen City this spring? Burlington Vermont’s jazz festival is one of New England’s premier events featuring well known musicians from around the world. Kicking off this Friday and lasting for a good ten days, the festival will highlight big names like Chris Botti, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra and Wayne Shorter. http://discoverjazz.com/www.catamountrealtygroup.com   06/05/2015

There's always an event happening in Burlington, VT. Here are some of the events of the events happening in Burlington this weekend... Friday, June 5th, 2015Burlington Discover Jazz Festival World-class musicians pack Queen City venues in celebration of the genre. See discoverjazz.com for details. at Various downtown Burlington locations in Burlington. Prices vary.Burlington City Arts Lunchtime Concert SeriesMidday melodies from Zak Trojano showcase his knack for emotionally complex tunes. at BCA Center in Burlington. Free.Creative Writing WorkshopLit lovers analyze works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. at 22 Church St. in Burlington. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Fridays, 6:30 p.m. and Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Continues through June 29 limited space. Free; preregister at ... 06/05/2015

 New Listing | 117 Rivers Edge Drive, Burlington Easy living from this Burlington End Unit within walking distance to the bike path, Lake Champlain plus easy access to public transportation and downtown. Beautiful wood laminate flooring, upgraded kitchen with stainless appliances. Large, open living/dining room with slider to back deck. Powder room on the 1st floor. Upstairs you’ll find 2 sunny bedrooms, the main bath and convenient 2nd floor laundry. The 1-car garage is great for storage. Wonderful, private development with open space and playground. Minutes to beltline, schools, bike path and downtown Burlington. Call (802) 488-3488 to schedule an appointment today! Please click here for further information regarding this property. 05/26/2015

The Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center will be showing free movies to the public on Tuesday nights in May. While the event is free, they are asking for donations to the Burlington area YMCA in lieu of the price of a movie ticket.Main Street Landing has a twenty five foot movie screen with Dolby Surround Sound. The theatre is in pristine like-new condition. The Skinny Pancake and San Sai Sushi are located on the same block and would make a good choice to dine before the movie.The movie selections for this month include:May 5 - Citizen Kane (1941)May 12 - Paths of Glory (1957)May 19 - Swing Time (1936)May 26 - Blade RunnerL Final Cut (1982)The theatre is located on the third floor at 60 Lake Street in Burlington, Vermont. Join Great American Dream Realty in supporting the Burlingt... 04/27/2015

COTS is the Committee on Temporary Shelter for the Burlington area. It helps the needy with temporary housing needs and services. There will be a 3k walk starting from Battery Park in Burlington on Sunday May 3, 2015. The walk will begin at 2:00 as Sambatucada drummers lead 1,500 participants along the way down Church Street, along Main Street and through Burlington neighborhoods where a person in need would find resources. The walk will conclude with live music and ice cream from Ben & Jerry's.The event is to raise public awareness about homelessness and to support COTS shelters and services for Vermonters who are homeless or who are at risk for losing their homesCOTS hopes to raise $180,000 from this event and other events throughout 2015. To register or to donate, visit COTSOnLine.or... 04/27/2015

Here is our list of the top Burlington Vermont MLS Listings for sale for this week. Enjoy!   14 Colonial Square, Burlington, VT 05401 (MLS # 4414162) - $569,000    Property Details:4 beds, 3 baths Home size: 2,348 sq ft Lot size: 6,098 sqft Year built: 1936 Parking spots: 3 Days on market: 3Brought to you by MLS Listings Vermont. 41 Hildred Dr, Unit 41, Burlington, VT 05401 (MLS # 4414329) - $164,900    Property Details:2 beds, 1 bath Home size: 912 sq ft Year built: 1992 Parking spots: 1 Days on market: 4Brought to you by MLS Listings Vermont. 1999 North Ave Ave, Burlington, VT 05408 (MLS # 4414294) - $236,900    Property Details:3 beds, 1 bath Home size: 2,015 sq ft Lot size: 8,276 sqft Year built: 1952 Parking spots: 2 Days on market: 4Brought to you by MLS Listings Vermont. 24-28 No... 04/20/2015

 New Listing | 381 Appletree Point Road, Burlington Unique opportunity to live on Burlington’s waterfront with 71 feet of owned lakeshore in this to-be-built Contemporary offering a sunny, open floor plan with over 2600 finished square feet and walkout basement for room to grow. This home design includes a very private main floor master suite with full bath, walk-in shower and spacious walk-in closet. A 1½ story dormer shines light into the foyer and office; kitchen, dining and living rooms are open for easy, casual entertaining. Three bedrooms and two upstairs baths give everyone their own space. Enjoy gorgeous views of Lake Champlain, Camel’s Hump and Mount Mansfield from nearly every room in the house! Quality construction from Black Rock offers generous allowances to upgrade the ho... 04/13/2015

Good morning from beautiful frozen Lake Champlain... If you look closely, you can see the dog walking across the breakwater. The lake is beautiful all times of year. There is something so very peaceful about walking along the lake. It is one of my favorite things to do and always restores the soul. 03/07/2015

The Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center will be showing free movies to the public on Tuesday nights in March. While the event is free, they are asking for donations to the Addison County Special Olympics in lieu of the price of a movie ticket.Main Street Landing has a twenty five foot movie screen with Dolby Surround Sound. The theatre is in pristine like-new condition. The Skinny Pancake and San Sai Sushi are located on the same block and would make a good choice to dine before the movie.The movie selections for this month include -March 10 - Gypsy (1962)March 17 - Lost Horizon (1932)March 24 - The Usual Suspects (1995) - Great plot!March 31 - The Searchers (1956)The theatre is located on the third floor at 60 Lake Street in Burlington, Vermont. Join Great American Dream Realty ... 03/07/2015

  Yes, it’s that time of the year again! The 20th annual Mardi Gras celebration presented in Burlington by the Magic Hat Brewing Co. starts today, February 27th through Sunday, March 1st!   It may be cold in downtown Burlington but The Magic Hat Mardi Gras is sure to spread warmth over the next three days.   From the Kick-Off Party at 8:00pm today, the magnificent Grand Parade on Saturday, all the way to the hearty lunches we can all enjoy in and around Church Street on Sunday, this is sure to be one event to remember!   Also, don’t forget to check out our very own KW Vermont float in the parade tomorrow at 3:00pm! The whole KW Vermont team pitched in to make the float absolutely magical! For more weekend details and parade information, please visit:http://www.magichat.net/mardigras/  ... 02/27/2015

There's always something to do in Burlington, VT. Below is a sample of the some of events happening in Burlington this weekend... Friday, February 20th, 2014 Creative Writing Workshop Lit lovers analyze works-in-progress penned by Burlington Writers Workshop members. Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Continues through Feb. 27 at Studio 266 in Burlington. Free; preregister: www.burlingtonwritersworkshop.com Wellness Co-op's Open Mic Local performers share songs, poetry, jokes and more. Fri., Feb. 20, 6-8 p.m. at The Wellness Co-op in Burlington. Free. ECHO's ChampFest Families celebrate Lake Champlain's mythical monster with the "Believer or Skeptic" program and other themed activities. Through March 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Ce... 02/19/2015

  New Listing | 274 Colchester Avenue, Burlington   Enjoy the best of old and new in this lovely historic home completely restored and renovated, yet many original features still remain. Beautiful pine flooring, crown molding plus vintage hardware and lighting are just a few of the charming details. The gourmet kitchen offers granite counters, maple cabinets, a subway tile backsplash and stainless appliances of course! Cozy gas stove in the living room and the large office/library in the back includes a built-in desk and custom shelving. Upstairs you'll find 2 spacious bedrooms with large walk-in closets; one bedroom offering additional storage with built-in drawers. The remodeled bathroom offers a clawfoot tub, upgraded vanity and tiled flooring. Step outside to a fenced back yard, br... 02/16/2015

  February 21, 2015 – Celebrate Burlington’s 150th Birthday!   Burlington became incorporated as a city last February 21, 1865. This celebration acknowledges the city’s rich history and the incredible people who have made Burlington the place we know and love today!   Come and join your friends and neighbors for a Community Photo at 3pm. You can also enjoy beautiful music brought to you by the Vermont Philharmonic Winds.   Burlington’s youth will parade down Church Street with hand-made lanterns followed by a Parade of Cakes representing the schools of Burlington. Then visit City Hall for a slice of cake, and enjoy enhanced lighting and heating and retail sales and food and beverage specials presented by the Church Street Marketplace retailers and restaurateurs!   Save the Date! 150th ... 02/06/2015

  New Listing | 115 Hildred Drive, Burlington, VT  05401   Fabulous, bright and sunny two bedroom flat in desirable River Watch Condominiums with brand new carpet and professional paint job! This unit boasts an open floor plan with laminate flooring in the kitchen/dining area with your own washer and dryer! Enjoy lounging on your deck overlooking the inground pool or just bask in the sun beaming in through the massive livingroom slider! This unit also includes a parking spot in the underground parking garage and has a large closet for storage. Your heat is included in the monthly fee too! Just minutes to downtown Burlington, FAHC, UVM and I-89. Great owner occupied or for investment. A must see!   Call (802) 488-3488 to schedule an appointment today!Please click here for further inform... 01/19/2015

  Open House | 7 Roseade Parkway, Burlington   Wonderful 4 bedroom raised ranch home in a quiet neighborhood in the New North End area of Burlington. This home has 2 wood burning fireplaces for extra warmth and coziness in the colder winter months. Large living room with separate dining area . Large covered porch on back of the home looks over the large fenced in backyard. Carpeting throughout the upstairs with full hardwood floors underneath. Lower level has additional full kitchen, living room, bedroom and 3/4 bath with laundry- perfect for extended family and guests! Close to bike path, parks and all of the conveniences of Burlington. Now is your chance to own a home in the wonderful city of Burlington at an affordable price!   Directions: Take North Ave to Ethan Allen Pkwy. Take ri... 01/15/2015

  Thanksgiving Weekend – One of the most loved holidays… And considerably the busiest shopping weekend of the year!   The Church Street Marketplace is holding its 5th AnnualSmall Business Saturday® on November 29, 2014!   Small Business Saturday®, founded by American Express, was started to help small businesses get more customers. More and more people are taking part of this powerful movement than ever before! Will you join the movement that’s made history? Come visit your favorite local coffee shop, store or boutique and celebrate these awesome local merchants and their small businesses. Get your shopping fix and check off some items on that Christmas list all while helping to boost sales and help the local economy! Stores open as early as 8am with lots of special events and gifts!  ... 11/28/2014

  New Listing | 7 Roseade Parkway, Burlington   Wonderful 4 bedroom raised ranch home in a quiet neighborhood in the New North End area of Burlington. This home has 2 fireplaces for extra warmth and coziness in the colder winter months. Large living room with separate dining area . Large covered porch on back of the home looks over the large fenced in backyard. Carpeting throughout the upstairs with full hardwood floors underneath if carpet isnt your thing. Lower level has additional full kitchen, living room, bedroom and 3/4 bath with laundry- perfect for extended family and guests! Close to bike path, parks and all of the conveniences of Burlington. Now is your chance to own a home in the wonderful city of Burlington at an affordable price- jump at the chance while you still can!   C... 11/21/2014

Looking for new construction in Burlginton Vermont. Here is this week's list of our top 5 newly built properties in BTV.    Status: Active 324 Hildred, #324, Burlington, VT 05401 $151,000 2 Beds/1 Bath/820 sq. ft./Condo NNEREN #: 4382519 Map This Property Schedule a Showing Virtual Tour   Status: Active 193 St. Paul Street, #408, Burlington, VT 05401 $225,000 1 Bed/1 Bath/544 sq. ft./Condo NNEREN #: 4293254 Map This Property Schedule a Showing Virtual Tour   Status: Active 83 Staniford Farms Road, Burlington, VT 05402 $405,500 2 Beds/2 Baths/1,145 sq. ft./Single Family NNEREN #: 4379577 Map This Property Schedule a Showing Virtual Tour   Status: Active 83 Staniford Farms Road, Burlington, VT 05402 $415,900 2 Beds/2 Baths/1,532 sq. ft./Single Family NNEREN #: 4379698 Map This Property Sc... 11/04/2014