BURLINGTON, Nov. 9 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will make several visits in Vermont on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. On Wednesday, he will speak at a Northern Vermont University press conference about a federal grant that will expand nursing education in the Northeast Kingdom. Sanders will also join Rep. Peter Welch at the St. Johnsbury School to discuss child nutrition provisions in the “Build Back Better Act.” On Thursday, Sanders will honor and commemorate our veterans by attending the St. Albans Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. On Friday, he will speak at the 10th anniversary celebration for the Support and Services at Home (SASH) program in South Burlington.

Note: Events are open to the media

Wednesday, November 10:

Northern Vermont University and Vermont Tech Nursing Education Press Conference
What: Sanders will attend and speak at the NVU-Lyndon and Vermont Tech press conference about expanding nursing education
When: Wednesday, November 10, 10:00 AM
Where: Burke Mountain Room, Northern Vermont University Lyndon Campus, 1001 College Road, Lyndonville

St. Johnsbury School Press Conference with Rep. Peter Welch
What: Sanders and Welch will tour St. Johnsbury School and discuss child nutrition provisions in the “Build Back Better Act”
When: Wednesday, November 10, 12:30 PM
Where: 257 Western Avenue, St. Johnsbury

Thursday, November 11

St. Albans Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
What: Sanders will walk in the St. Albans Veterans Day Parade and will make remarks during the ceremony
When: Thursday, November 11, 10:30 AM
Where: Taylor Park, 36 North Main Street, St. Albans City

Friday, November 12

Press Conference and Celebration of the Support and Services at Home (SASH) program
What: Sanders will attend and speak at the 10th Anniversary Celebration for the SASH program
When: Friday, November 12, 1:00 PM
Where: Allard Square, 146 Market Street, South Burlington