SVMC wellness Connection: May 8

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May 8, 2025

Simple Steps to Prevent Long-Term Damage

Before you fire up the mower, weed whacker, and leaf blower for spring chores, take a moment to learn how to prevent irreversible hearing loss.

Essential Tips on Getting Ready for Bike Season

May—National Bike Month—is the perfect time to dust off your bike and get pedaling. Before you snap on your helmet, refresh yourself on the rules of the road so you can enjoy the journey safely.

Pregnant? Know the signs of Preeclampsia

A leading cause of death worldwide for women, fetuses, and newborns, preeclampsia can develop without you realizing it. Regular prenatal care and awareness can keep you safe. Read on to learn the signs.

The Summer Gala 2025 Raffle Tickets Now Available

The SVHC Foundation's Summer Gala raffle is now open to the public! Purchase a ticket for a chance to win one of three cash prizes OR six other fabulous packages.

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CAT-TV: Tell Your Story in 60 Seconds

01:22PM / Wednesday, September 16, 2026

BENNINGTON, Vt. — There's still time to make a movie — and it only needs to be one minute long.

CAT-TV and GNAT-TV are inviting local filmmakers, students, families, first-time creators and experienced storytellers to take part in the competitive 2026 Shires 1-Minute Film Fest.

The idea is simple: create an original film that is 60 seconds or less and submit it by the extended deadline of Oct. 9.

"We really want people to know this is something anyone can try," said William Gardner of CAT-TV. "You don't need to think of yourself as a filmmaker or have expensive equipment. Come up with an idea, grab your phone and see what you can create. Sixty seconds goes by pretty quickly."

Films can be funny, dramatic, documentary-style, animated, experimental, heartfelt, strange or something completely unexpected. You do not need professional equipment or filmmaking experience to participate. A phone, camera or tablet and a good idea are enough to get started.

The festival is open to all ages and experience levels. Films must be original, 60 seconds or less and appropriate for a public community screening. Participants should also follow the festival theme and/or dialogue choices and review the complete submission guidelines before entering.

And with the submission deadline getting close, there is a little extra incentive to finally make that film you have been thinking about.

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