Events at 118 Elliot

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Film documents the huge quantity of radioactive waste and spent fuel rods being stored at various locations on the planet. Following the film, participants in WWAC’s nuclear study group shared details on the Biden Administration’s plans for new and continued nuclear energy production and a new generation of nuclear weapons deployment and held a discussion on how these plans impact our community and world. Continue reading

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On Thursday, July 14, 2022 WWAC will cosponsor the Vermont Humanities Council ‘Vermont Reads’ that coincides with a month-long Vermont Folklife Center exhibit. Join three people central to the creation of The Most Costly Journey for a discussion about migration, farming, mental health, cartooning, and the Latinx farmworker experience in Vermont. Panelists include Julia Doucet from the Open Door Clinic, Andy Kolovos from the Vermont Folklife Center, and cartoonist Marek Bennett. All were deeply involved in the development of the anthology of migrant farm worker comics that became our Vermont Reads 2022 choice. This in-person presentation will live streamed and… Continue reading

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Expand your network with local people passionate about international issues (who are often doing pretty incredible things all around the world!) at our monthly EFW (every fourth Wednesday) board meeting (5-6pm, all welcome) & member meetup, 6 to 7ish with wine, cheese – whatever anyone wants to share – and great conversation) at 118 Elliot. Our July meeting is Wednesday, July 27, with special guests, fellow members Peter Galbraith and Sarah Peck, see you there! Continue reading

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Members and Friends Salon…including discussion of PeaceJam and youth outreach work in our community.  Expand your network with local people passionate about international issues (who are often doing pretty incredible things all around the world!) at our monthly EFW (every fourth Wednesday) board meeting (5-6pm, all welcome) & member meetup, 6 to 7ish with wine, cheese – whatever anyone wants to share – and great conversation) at 118 Elliot. Continue reading

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Windham World Affairs kicks-off its Fall programming with seasoned U.S. diplomat Robert ‘Bob’ Beck who will provide a ‘Ukraine Update:  What Caused the War, What’s at Stake, and Where it’s Headed’ on Friday, September 23 at 7:00 pm at 118 Elliot, 118 Elliot Street, Brattleboro, Vermont 05301. Entrance is free, donations appreciated, refreshments will be served. While most of us are now painfully familiar with the names of Ukrainian cities such as Mariupol and Sievierodonetsk since Russia began its “special military operation” in Ukraine, what is less well known are the core reasons behind the conflict, the likely mid to… Continue reading

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Windham World Affairs Council invites members & friends to participate in a discussion about the importance of local journalism in holding representatives accountable and trusting that it remains possible to get “old fashioned” objective reporting on current events. Additionally, how do we protect our access to “speaking”/”hearing” opposing points of view on the topics that divide us, including, but not limited to climate change, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine and its impact on international business. Enjoy a conversation with our featured guest Paul Belogour, owner of Vermont News & Media LLC which includes The Brattleboro Reformer, The Manchester… Continue reading