When: Thursday, March 6 2025| 6 - 8 p.m.
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Join 开云体育 at for a mini film screening and social hour! First, dive into a 45-minute excerpt of the highly acclaimed 2023 documentary by Pete and Rebecca Davis. Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club鈥攁nd why the fate of America depends on it. Joined by Hillary Clinton, Priya Parker, and others, Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, will explore three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly鈥� What can we do about it?
Following the screening, join us for a social hour to practice what we鈥檝e learned. Whether you鈥檙e passionate about your favorite pastime and want to connect with others or just looking to meet new people in your community, we鈥檒l have prompts and icebreakers to help spark authentic connections.
This event is part of a series of Join or Die screenings and community-building mixers throughout Vermont this winter. Click or tap here to find more dates and locations.
Are you part of a club or group looking for new members? Feel free to bring information along and we鈥檒l share it with event attendees!
FAQ
Event Flow:
5:30 p.m. - Doors open
6:00 p.m. - Screening begins
7 p.m. - Social Hour begins
8 p.m. - Event ends
Is there a cost to attend?
No, tickets are complimentary but must be reserved in advance.
What are my transportation and parking options?
Parking: There are several free public parking lots near downtown Middlebury, including:
- Academy Street parking lot: Located next to College Park, this lot offers all-day parking
- Bakery Lane parking lot: Located behind the Town Offices and the Library, this lot offers both time-limited and all-day parking
- Mill Street parking lot: This lot offers all-day parking
Public transit: There are several public transit options in Middlebury, including:
- Tri-Valley Transit: This public bus system offers a free shuttle throughout the town, as well as commuter buses to Burlington, Rutland, and neighboring towns
What are my food and drink options?
There will not be refreshments or food served.
Will this event be broadcast?
It will not be broadcast.
What if my question isn鈥檛 answered here?
Send us a message here or call 800-639-2192, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
