BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Friends of Nelson County - ECPv6.15.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of Nelson County
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Nelson County
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20170312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20171105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20180311T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20181104T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20180810T102045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180810T102045Z
UID:12709-1534185000-1534192200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Climate Action Team Meeting and Activist Training - Shenandoah Valley
DESCRIPTION:What: Climate Action Team Meeting and Activist Training – Shenandoah Valley\nWhen: Monday\, August 13th\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm\nWhere: Staunton Public Library (1 Churchville Ave\, Staunton VA 24401) \nRSVP: Click here to RSVP. Invite all your friends!\n \nAt this climate action meeting you will get an overview of the most dire threats that Virginia faces — like fracked-gas pipelines and compressor stations — and what we can do to stop them.  \nThen\, we will look at the most pressing climate solutions to cut greenhouse gas emissions and get Virginia join the other states in the country that are taking the climate fight into their own hands. \n \nParamount among these steps is for Virginia to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). By joining RGGI\, big polluters like Dominion will finally have to pay for all of the harm that they are doing to our climate and communities. This will bring up to $200 million back to Virginia each year\, which can be reinvested into coastal resiliency and clean energy. \n \nIt is time to let our Virginia leaders know that we want solutions. 
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/climate-action-team-meeting-and-activist-training-shenandoah-valley/
LOCATION:Staunton Public Library\, 1 Churchville Ave\, Staunton\, VA\, 24401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180809T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20180723T123918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T123918Z
UID:12482-1533834000-1533844800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Parkway Picnic to Protest the Pipelines
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 9 at 5 PM – 8 PM\, Blue Ridge Pkwy\, Bent Mountain\, VA 24059 \nJoin Preserve Floyd and friends as we picnic and protest the pipelines at 5 pm on August 9 between the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) mile marker 136 and the 221 Bent Mtn entrance to the BRP. Bring your families! Bring your friends! Enjoy the summer with us and take a stand for justice. \nWe’ll make sandwiches and cupcakes! We’ll have games and songs! Bring an (easy) side dish\, a dessert\, drinks\, musical instruments\, blankets or chairs for picnicking upon\, extra veggies from your garden to share…or just yourself. And a protest sign! \nPreserve Floyd turned four this summer\, so this celebration of community\, effective action and resistance is intended to be a birthday bash. Any and all are welcome to join! We especially hope to support our fellow grassroots Preserve groups with some food\, fellowship and continued solidarity. \nPlease bring relics from our movement that will show how we’ve grown: yard signs\, flags\, posters\, etc. You can also make new ones for this protest! We encourage you to investigate what’s happening with the MVP and ACP the week of Aug 9th and structure your messaging accordingly. \nin 2014\, Preserve Floyd said “Stop the PipelineS.” We meant it. Do not let the construction fool you–there are still plenty of ways that Virginia can step up and STOP the environmental and social injustice that the MVP and ACP are perpetuating upon the people. \nSo exercise your first amendment rights to peaceful protest\, enjoy the company of your communities\, and come picnic with us!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/parkway-picnic-to-protest-the-pipelines/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) mile marker 136 and the 221 Bent Mtn\, Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) mile marker 136 and the 221 Bent Mtn
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Rally
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20180802T133617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T235023Z
UID:12596-1533574800-1533583800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:The Air We Breathe Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:*COMMUNITY MEETING: Monday\, August 6\, 5:00-6:30 pm\, Union Hill Church\, with potluck to follow. 1496 Union Hill Road (Route 663)\, Buckingham\, VA 23921. Learn how to challenge and comment on the draft air permit for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline compressor station. \nACP & UNION HILL COMPRESSOR STATION: BAD DEAL – NOT DONE DEAL: It is still possible to stop the proposed 54\,000 + horse power ACP Compressor Station that would endanger and diminish the health and land values of all residents of Buckingham County and destroy the lives of the historic African American community of Union Hill. The permits for the pipeline and its compressor station are not complete and the project is currently being challenged in the courts. Dominion’s false claims of safety have begun. The next challenge is to deny the air permit for the compressor station. Without the compressor station\, the ACP\, a robbery of and threat to all Virginians\, cannot be built. \nTHE AIR WE BREATHE: This compressor station\, a giant one\, even by industry standards would bring loud constant noise and release toxic poisons into Buckingham’s air and water. The health of children is particularly vulnerable to the methane\, formaldehyde\, arsenic\, benzene\, xylene and other compounds the compressor will regularly release. Above and underground storage tanks create a fire and explosion hazard completely beyond the capacity of distant volunteer firefighters. The station has few staff on site and would be built on a former slave plantation atop the unmarked slave graves of Union Hill ancestors.  Please note that although the information provided by the Va Department of Environmental Quality puts this compressor station in the minor category\, that is a technical term based on the amount of pollutants it can emit. The environmental regulations do not protect our air water and health; they allow ACP to pollute up to very high levels that impact human and all life\, especially those most vulnerable\, the elderly and children. \nLIFT UP YOUR VOICE: The public comment period for the compressor station draft air permit is August 8\, 2018 until September 11\, 2018. Join neighbors who have researched the facts and bring yourself to the important work of protecting your water\, air\, health and right to own your own land. Any time you have is enough\, is needed. \nFor more information\, Friends of Buckingham phone contact: 434 969 3229 ( Chad)
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/the-air-we-breathe-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Union Hill Baptist Church\, 1496 Union Hill Road (Rt. 663)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20180727T123611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180727T123611Z
UID:12517-1533144600-1533150000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:The Defenders Kick-off Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 1 at 5:30 PM – 7 PM\, Seven Arrows Brewing Company\, Waynesboro. \nTime to celebrate the success of the fundraising campaign to bring the Defenders\, a protest sculpture against the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines\, to life! Join a celebratory gathering to officially kick-off this project. Hear from sculptor\, Mark Schwenk\, as he ceremoniously receives the check to start The Defenders sculpture. Meet some of the landowners who have volunteered to host the sculpture on their properties once complete. And listen to fine music as you enjoy Seven Arrows Brewing Company’s beer\, food\, and a special cake to mark the occasion.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/the-defenders-kick-off-celebration/
LOCATION:Seven Arrows Brewing Co.\, 2508 Jefferson Hwy\,\, Waynesboro\, VA\, 22980\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Concert,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20180717T101610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T101610Z
UID:12397-1532109600-1532116800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Environmental Racism and the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:Come hear our expert panel discuss the impacts of the ACP and the compressor station slated for the historic black community of Union Hill in Buckingham County\, VA. Refreshments provided. Speakers include Jennifer Lewis\, 6th District Congressional candidate and founder of Friends of Augusta; Pastor Paul Wilson of Union Hill and Union Grove Baptist Churches and No Pipeline activist; Kendra Hanuman\, Yogaville resident and No Pipeline activist\, Swami Dayananda\, Spiritual Leader at Yogaville and No Pipeline activist; John and Ruby Laury\, long-time residents of Union Hill and No Pipeline activists; and Richard Walker\, founder of Bridging the Gap and Buckingham resident\, Chad Oba\, founder of Friends of Buckingham\, mental health provider\, 35 year resident of Union Hill impacted by proposed compressor station. \nSee NPR story on Social Justice and\nThe Atlantic Coast Pipeline: \nhttp://wvtf.org/post/social-justice-and-atlantic-coast-pipeline
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/environmental-racism-and-the-atlantic-coast-pipeline/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waynesboro\, 565 Pine Ave.\, Waynesboro\, VA\, 22980\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180530T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20180528T011436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180528T011436Z
UID:11818-1527674400-1527697800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Environmental Justice for Union Hill
DESCRIPTION:Come join concerned citizens to stand with Union Hill and Buckingham residents as they present the environmental justice issues to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Environmental Justice.  Wednesday\, May 30\, VCE Building\, 13327 West James Anderson Highway\, Buckingham.  Parking across the street at Maysville Baptist Church. \nAgenda:  9-10 a.m. – tour of Union Hill (for Council members only).  Public portion of the meeting:   10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  There will only be 25 minutes from 11:35 for individuals to make public comments related directly to the ACEJ subcommittee report and the DEQ presentation on the permit for the Union Hill Compressor Station. After that\, 12-1 in-council discussion on the subcommittee recommendations to the ACEJ. Lunch. Presentation. 1:50 -2:15 general public comment time.   Although\, individuals from Union Hill have had the opportunity to speak with ACEJ subcommittee members\, none of that was “on the record” of the ACEJ. So\, if possible\, during the 11:35am public comment time\, it would be a gesture of solidarity to allow the folks from Union Hill to present first person and scientific evidence of water\, air\, historic cultural\, erasures from FEIS\, etc to get these points in the public record.  \nThere is no planned rally outside the Coop building\, and we know there will be lots of allies who plan to stand in solidarity and to let the ACEJ know that they care deeply about environmental justice issues related to Union Hill. \nAdditional info here.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/environmental-justice-for-union-hill/
LOCATION:VCE Building\, 13327 West James Anderson Highway\, Buckingham\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20180509T102550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180509T102614Z
UID:11625-1525946400-1525951800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Red Terry in Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Thursday May 10\, 2018\, 10 AM – 11:30 AM\nWaynesboro Public Library\n600 S Wayne Ave\, Waynesboro\, Virginia 22980
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/red-terry-in-waynesboro/
LOCATION:Waynesboro Public Library\, 600 S Wayne Ave\, Waynesboro\, 22980\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20180507T020259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T020259Z
UID:11573-1525721400-1525728600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Red & Minor Terry Solidarity Visit
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Valley Pipeline fighters and tree-sitters\, Red & daughter\, Minor Terry will speak to fellow pipeline fighters along the path of the proposed Atlantic CoastPipeline at 7:30 pm at Union Hill Baptist Church\, Buckingham\, VA.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/red-minor-terry-solidarity-visit/
LOCATION:Union Hill Baptist Church\, 1496 Union Hill Road (Rt. 663)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Rally
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20180420T002142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T002142Z
UID:11327-1524675600-1524684600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:ACP Open House
DESCRIPTION:Dominion Energy is hosting an open house regarding ACP construction and Compression Station construction in Union Hill. Let’s show up and let them know where we stand. Bring questions\, friends\, family\, and your unshakable commitment to stopping the ACP. \nApril 25th .. 5pm to 7:30pm .. Buckingham County High School \n1184 High School Road\, Buckingham\, VA 23921
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/acp-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Buckingham County High School\, 1184 High School Road\, Buckingham\, Virginia\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20180420T005425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T005425Z
UID:11342-1524600000-1524603600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Pipelines in [so called] VA?! NO ~fracking~ WAY!
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Virginia Student Environmental Coalition\, Charlottesville\nTuesday\, April 24 at 8 PM – 9 PM\nUniversity of Virginia\, Old Cabell Hall\, Room 107 \nMVP? ACP? Monopods? Tree sits? Resistance camps? Arrests?!\nWondering what all of this is about? \nFor years\, the profit hungry Dominion Energy\, Duke\, & EQT have been pushing two fracked gas pipeline projects on lands stretching from West Virginia through Virginia to North Carolina. Throughout the process\, politicians and regulators have consistently turned their backs\, tuning out the voices of those defending the land and the water. But countless courageous communities of resistance have fought back along both proposed routes\, successfully delaying construction… but not without sacrifice. \nVSEC Charlottesville will host a gathering (featuring *desserts*) for the Charlottesville community to catch our breath and find out how we move forward. Please come this Tuesday evening to learn more about these pipelines\, acts of resistance\, and histories of these lands. Also\, *ahem* COME EAT HOMEMADE DESSERTS!!!!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/pipelines-in-so-called-va-no-fracking-way/
LOCATION:Old Cabell Hall\, University of Virginia\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20180420T001906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T001906Z
UID:11323-1524589200-1524598200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:ACP Open House
DESCRIPTION:ACP Open House! A rare opportunity for the public to ask in- depth questions. Hope we get better answers then we did 3 years ago!\n\nYou are invited to attend an open house to learn more about what to expect during construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. \nInformational displays will feature: \n\nThe construction sequence\nTypical construction diagrams\nRoute and construction spread maps\nConstruction at water and road crossings\nEnvironmental protections\nConstruction contractor information\nInformation on union and non-union jobs\n\nTuesday\, April 24 5 – 7:30pm\nAugusta Expo Event Center\n277 Expo Road\nFishersville\, VA 22939 \n 
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/acp-open-house/
LOCATION:Augusta Expo Event Center\, 277 Expo Road\, Fishersville\, VA\, 22939\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20171208T121216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171208T121216Z
UID:9716-1513594800-1513612800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Advisory Council on Environmental Justice - 1st Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On October 31\, 2017\, via executive Order 73 Governor McAuliffe established an Advisory Council on Environmental Justice. This council is a positive step in the direction of ensuring that all communities and perspectives have a voice at the table. The goal is to establish a consistent\, action oriented approach to incorporating environmental justice in decision making. \nOn December 18th\, the Governor’s Advisory Council on Environmental Justice will have its first meeting\, and you are invited to attend! Showing up in numbers to the council’s first meeting will show community support for these types of initiatives. The meeting begins at 11 AM and we would like as many people present for the start as possible. Feel free to bring a friend! You do not need to stay for the entirety of the meeting. \nMeeting attendance organized by Virginia Interfaith Power & Light and seven other organizations.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/advisory-council-on-environmental-justice-1st-meeting/
LOCATION:Patrick Henry Building\, 1111 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20171003T235115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T235115Z
UID:9124-1513071000-1513098000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:DEQ Town Hall Meeting - ACP - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Department of Environmental Quality announces dates for town hall meetings before the State Water Control Board on the water quality certification applications\, required under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act\, for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Mountain Valley Pipeline. DEQ’s press release says: \nThe State Water Control Board plans to hold two meetings in December to consider additional Section 401 water quality certification conditions for the proposed Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines. \nEach meeting is scheduled to last about two days. On the first day of each meeting\, those who made oral or written comments during the public comment period will have an opportunity to sign up to speak to the board under the board’s policy for public participation. The official agenda containing more details will be available in early November. \nThe schedule for the meetings (see linked pages for details on each meeting): \n\nMountain Valley Pipeline. 9:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, December 6\, 2017\, and Thursday\, December 7\, 2017. Location: Trinity Family Life Center\, 3601 Dill Road\, Richmond\, VA 23222.\nAtlantic Coast Pipeline. 9:30 a.m.\, Monday\, December 11\, 2017\, and Tuesday\, December 12\, 2017. Location: Trinity Family Life Center\, 3601 Dill Road\, Richmond\, VA 23222.\n\nThe Virginia Department of Environmental Quality will present a summary of the public comments it received and will make its recommendations to the board on the proposed additional conditions at each meeting. Also at each meeting\, the board may approve\, deny or amend the recommendations.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/deq-town-hall-meeting-acp-day-2/
LOCATION:Trinity Family Life Center\, 3601 Dill Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20171003T234803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T235033Z
UID:9121-1512984600-1513011600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:DEQ Town Hall Meeting - ACP - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Department of Environmental Quality announces dates for town hall meetings before the State Water Control Board on the water quality certification applications\, required under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act\, for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Mountain Valley Pipeline. DEQ’s press release says: \nThe State Water Control Board plans to hold two meetings in December to consider additional Section 401 water quality certification conditions for the proposed Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines. \nEach meeting is scheduled to last about two days. On the first day of each meeting\, those who made oral or written comments during the public comment period will have an opportunity to sign up to speak to the board under the board’s policy for public participation. The official agenda containing more details will be available in early November. \nThe schedule for the meetings (see linked pages for details on each meeting): \n\nMountain Valley Pipeline. 9:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, December 6\, 2017\, and Thursday\, December 7\, 2017. Location: Trinity Family Life Center\, 3601 Dill Road\, Richmond\, VA 23222.\nAtlantic Coast Pipeline. 9:30 a.m.\, Monday\, December 11\, 2017\, and Tuesday\, December 12\, 2017. Location: Trinity Family Life Center\, 3601 Dill Road\, Richmond\, VA 23222.\n\nThe Virginia Department of Environmental Quality will present a summary of the public comments it received and will make its recommendations to the board on the proposed additional conditions at each meeting. Also at each meeting\, the board may approve\, deny or amend the recommendations.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/deq-town-hall-meeting-acp-day-1/
LOCATION:Trinity Family Life Center\, 3601 Dill Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20171003T234405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T234405Z
UID:9119-1512639000-1512666000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:DEQ Town Hall Meeting - MVP - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Department of Environmental Quality announces dates for town hall meetings before the State Water Control Board on the water quality certification applications\, required under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act\, for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Mountain Valley Pipeline. DEQ’s press release says: \nThe State Water Control Board plans to hold two meetings in December to consider additional Section 401 water quality certification conditions for the proposed Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines. \nEach meeting is scheduled to last about two days. On the first day of each meeting\, those who made oral or written comments during the public comment period will have an opportunity to sign up to speak to the board under the board’s policy for public participation. The official agenda containing more details will be available in early November. \nThe schedule for the meetings (see linked pages for details on each meeting): \n\nMountain Valley Pipeline. 9:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, December 6\, 2017\, and Thursday\, December 7\, 2017. Location: Trinity Family Life Center\, 3601 Dill Road\, Richmond\, VA 23222.\nAtlantic Coast Pipeline. 9:30 a.m.\, Monday\, December 11\, 2017\, and Tuesday\, December 12\, 2017. Location: Trinity Family Life Center\, 3601 Dill Road\, Richmond\, VA 23222.\n\nThe Virginia Department of Environmental Quality will present a summary of the public comments it received and will make its recommendations to the board on the proposed additional conditions at each meeting. Also at each meeting\, the board may approve\, deny or amend the recommendations.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/deq-town-hall-meeting-mvp-day-2/
LOCATION:Trinity Family Life Center\, 3601 Dill Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20171003T234157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T234157Z
UID:9115-1512552600-1512579600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:DEQ Town Hall Meeting - MVP - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Department of Environmental Quality announces dates for town hall meetings before the State Water Control Board on the water quality certification applications\, required under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act\, for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Mountain Valley Pipeline. DEQ’s press release says: \nThe State Water Control Board plans to hold two meetings in December to consider additional Section 401 water quality certification conditions for the proposed Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines. \nEach meeting is scheduled to last about two days. On the first day of each meeting\, those who made oral or written comments during the public comment period will have an opportunity to sign up to speak to the board under the board’s policy for public participation. The official agenda containing more details will be available in early November. \nThe schedule for the meetings (see linked pages for details on each meeting): \n\nMountain Valley Pipeline. 9:30 a.m.\, Wednesday\, December 6\, 2017\, and Thursday\, December 7\, 2017. Location: Trinity Family Life Center\, 3601 Dill Road\, Richmond\, VA 23222.\nAtlantic Coast Pipeline. 9:30 a.m.\, Monday\, December 11\, 2017\, and Tuesday\, December 12\, 2017. Location: Trinity Family Life Center\, 3601 Dill Road\, Richmond\, VA 23222.\n\nThe Virginia Department of Environmental Quality will present a summary of the public comments it received and will make its recommendations to the board on the proposed additional conditions at each meeting. Also at each meeting\, the board may approve\, deny or amend the recommendations.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/deq-town-hall-meeting-mvp-day-1/
LOCATION:Trinity Family Life Center\, 3601 Dill Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20171117T141406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T141406Z
UID:9506-1512063000-1512072000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Appalachian Voices Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to welcome members and friends to our four office locations for our annual Membership Meeting on Thursday\, Nov. 30th from 5:30-8 p.m. Opening remarks by Executive Director Tom Cormons via teleconference will begin at 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy refreshments and learn more about Appalachian Voices and the work we are doing to protect Appalachian communities and promote a clean energy future for the region.  \nCharlottesville\, Va.: 812 E High Street. Call (434) 293-6373. \nRSVP to join!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/appalachian-voices-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20171016T164627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T183052Z
UID:9218-1511114400-1511125200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Nelson Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our 2017 Friends of Nelson Membership Meeting on Sunday\, November 19\, 2017\, at Rockfish Valley Community Center from 6-9pm for a potluck and a pipeline update\, with music provided by The Bobby Midnight Band.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-nelson-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20170917T184445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170917T184445Z
UID:8949-1508148000-1508173200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Virginia Outdoors Foundation Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) has scheduled a special meeting of its Board of Directors for October 16\, 2017\, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Virginia State Corporation Commission\, 1300 East Main\, Richmond. The meeting is for VOF to “complete its review of conversion applications related to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Mountain Valley Pipeline.” \nIn 2016 the ACP developers told VOF that in order for their route to avoid Forest Service land\, it would need to cross 10 easements in Highland\, Bath\, Augusta and Nelson counties. And the MVP\, although it does not want to route its proposed pipeline across the property itself\, does want a permanent access road on a VOF conservation easement in Roanoke County. VOF has told both ACP and MVP that such incursions are incompatible with the conservation values of the easements. There is a process in state law known as “conversion” of open space\, whereby acreage under easement is swapped for other acreage elsewhere which is then put under conservation easement. Both ACP and MVP submitted conversion proposals\, and at its February 2017 meeting\, after hearing presentations from the developers\, VOF staff\, and affected landowners\, and receiving comments from hundreds of citizens. VOF’s board of trustees voted to defer a decision on applications presented by Dominion to convert open space on 10 easements that lie in the path of the proposed ACP. \nThe special meeting will be open to the public and VOF will accept written comments on the conversion applications through October 16\, 2017. To submit written comments you may use the VOF online form\, you may email comments to comments@vofonline.org\, or you may mail them to the VOF Warrenton office at 39 Garrett St.\, Suite 200\, Warrenton\, VA 20186. \nThe details of the meeting are still being finalized and are subject to change through October 13\, 2017. Check the VOF meeting page for details\, changes\, and further information.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/virginia-outdoors-foundation-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Virginia State Corporation Commission\, 1300 East Main\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20171003T220140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T220140Z
UID:9104-1507834800-1507842000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Climate Action in the Commonwealth
DESCRIPTION:Climate Action in the Commonwealth: An Introduction to Virginia’s Carbon Rule \nCharlottesville Location: Jefferson-Madison Regional Library\, Central Branch. \nJoin Virginia Conservation Network — together with 350 Central Virginia\, Appalachian Voices\, Sierra Club Virginia Chapter\, and Chesapeake Climate Action Network — for an engaging and educational evening focused on how we can work together to guarentee climate action in Virginia. Attendees will learn more about Governor McAuliffe’s Executive Directive 11 (see below for more information on what this is)\, how these regulations will affect Virginia\, and how we can help make this a success together. \nBackground on Executive Directive 11:\nIn May 2017\, Governor McAuliffe issued Executive Directive 11 — also known as the Clean Energy Virginia initiative — which directed the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to draft proposed regulations to reduce carbon pollution from stationary sources. By setting this limit\, Governor McAuliffe made Virginia the first southern state to directly address climate change. Over the course of 2017\, DEQ has been drafting the proposed regulations and will present them to the State Air Pollution Control Board for review and approval. This vote will happen in mid-November. \nExecutive Directive 11 was the result of the growing momentum of public outcry for government action on climate. This is one of the many important steps needed to tackle climate change and protect our most vulnerable communities from its devastating effects. Governor McAuliffe’s announcement started an important process to enact a carbon reduction standard for Virginia. \nThough Executive Directive 11 is moving forward\, our work is not done yet. It is critical that Virginians understand and engage in this regulatory process. These community meetings provide Virginians with the opportunity to learn how to do exactly that.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/climate-action-in-the-commonwealth/
LOCATION:Jefferson-Madison Central Library\, 201 E. Market St.\, Charlottesville\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20170922T143048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T143048Z
UID:9009-1506866400-1506877200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting - Highlanders for Responsible Development
DESCRIPTION:Highlanders for Responsible Development (HRD) annual public meeting on Sunday October 1 at 2 p.m. at The Highland Center in Monterey. The meeting will feature a review of HRD’s activities in 2017\, including an in-depth discussion of the status and outlook for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). Participating in the ACP potion of the meeting will be Greg Buppert\, Senior Attorney with the Southern Environmental Law Center in Charlottesville\, VA. The meeting will also include a discussion of new issues and activities in which HRD should become involved. A reception will follow the meeting. All citizens from Highland County and the surrounding area (Bath\, Augusta\, Pocahontas and Pendleton Counties) interested in HRD’s work are cordially invited to attend.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/annual-meeting-highlanders-for-responsible-development/
LOCATION:Highland Center\, 61 Highland Center Drive\, Monterey\, VA\, 24465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20170724T005908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170724T005908Z
UID:8459-1501095600-1501101000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Buckingham Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 26\, 7 pm at Union Hill Church\, we will be discussing and organizing for the upcoming Department of Environmental Quality [DEQ] hearings in Farmville on August 10th.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-buckingham-meeting/
LOCATION:Union Hill Baptist Church\, 1496 Union Hill Road (Rt. 663)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20170715T172249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170715T172249Z
UID:8346-1501093800-1501099200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Resist the Pipelines with Appalachian Voices
DESCRIPTION:Virginians have an opportunity to defeat the two proposed fracked-gas pipelines- the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines – that would cut across our state\, through 900 miles through pristine forests\, farms\, and wetlands and cross (and potentially contaminate) thousands of headwater streams and rivers. Inter-state pipelines require approval at both the federal and state level. As Virginia residents\, we can engage in the state-level Clean Water Act certification process to discourage the VA Department of Environmental Quality from providing a permit to pipeline builders to destroy our Virginia waterways. Our window for voicing our concerns and recommendations at the state level is quickly closing. Appalachian Voices will present a brief overview of the proposed pipelines and detail direct actions we can take right now and in the coming month to make our opinions heard to the state. Come learn more about how we can defeat the pipeline on Wednesday July 26th at 6:30 pm at the Jefferson Room at the Central Library Charlottesville.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/resist-the-pipelines-with-appalachian-voices/
LOCATION:Jefferson-Madison Central Library\, 201 E. Market St.\, Charlottesville\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T093000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20170503T234317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T234317Z
UID:7583-1494487800-1494495000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Nelson County Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Nelson\, the annual Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast will be held on Thursday May 11\, 2017\, at the Nelson Center (8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy\, Lovingston). State Senator Creigh Deeds and Representatives Dickie Bell and Matt Fariss will review the 2017 General Assembly and speak to constituents. Doors open at 7:15\, breakfast at 7:30. Cost: $12\, reservations necessary. RSVP to Elaine Hooker\, ehooker03@aol.com or 434-962-5022 by May 8. All Nelson County residents are welcome to attend.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/legislative-wrap-up-breakfast/
LOCATION:Nelson Center\, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston\, VA\, 22949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:ehooker03@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20170327T115624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T011356Z
UID:7256-1494401400-1494419400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Dominion Annual Shareholders Meeting - and Protests
DESCRIPTION:Dominion will hold their annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday May 10\, 2017\, 9:30 am\, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.  See below for information on protest demonstrations before and after the meeting. \nOnly shareholders as of the March 3\, 2017 record date may attend the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (2017 Annual Meeting). Parking will be provided to shareholders in the Greater Richmond Convention Center’s parking garage located across the street at 351 North 3rd Street\, Richmond\, VA 23219. Shareholders should enter the Greater Richmond Convention Center using the skywalk located on the third floor of the parking garage in order to proceed to the registration table. \nIf you plan to attend the 2017 Annual Meeting\, you must request an Admission Ticket in advance. \nPlease submit your request for an Admission Ticket on or before Wednesday\, May 3\, 2017\, by emailing a request to shareholderrelations@dom.com or contacting Dominion Shareholder Services at 1-800-552-4034. \nFor further information\, see https://www.dom.com/investors/annual-shareholders-meeting. \nBlow the Whistle on Dominion:  Demonstrations outside the meeting \nThe demonstration outside Dominion’s Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 10\, 2017\, 10:45-12:45\, is a great time to send a message to Dominion’s Shareholders and Executives like CEO Tom Farrell and VA Power President Bob Blue that Virginians will not tolerate Dominion’s manipulation of our politicians and DEQ\, who allow this corporation to poison our water and our air. \nLocal groups will be gathering early\, 7:45- 8am (TBD)\, to greet Shareholders and general commuters as they enter the vicinity.  Assemble at the Richmond Convention Center\, 5th and Marshall Sts\, at 10:45 as the shareholders meeting is about to end\, then march to a local Park (TBD) for a Rally with Speakers from the front lines of the Dominion Resistance.  Find further information and details as they are settled on the Facebook event page
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/dominion-annual-shareholders-meeting-and-protests/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest,Public Meeting,Rally
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170410T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20170405T102112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T102112Z
UID:7340-1491820200-1491829200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:No Pipeline Strategy Session and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join Concern for the New Generation and Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League for speaker\, Lois Gibbs\, grass roots organizer of Love Canal followed by lunch at Union Grove Baptist Church on Shelton’s Store Road.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/no-pipeline-strategy-session-and-lunch/
LOCATION:Union Grove Baptist Church\, 2522 Shelton Store Rd (Rt 660)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20170318T172709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170318T173223Z
UID:7195-1490441400-1490445000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Blast Zone Sign Installation and Rally
DESCRIPTION:We will be installing an “Entering the Blast Zone” sign along the proposed pipeline path\, and will have a rally with a few guest speakers.   Please invite everyone you know so we can educate as many people about the threat of this pipeline to our community\, our water\, health and safety of our families\, etc.\n \nParking is limited so please carpool or park at Target Park and Ride and ride over to the Farm stand together. \n 
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/blast-zone-sign-installation-and-rally/
LOCATION:Stuarts Draft Farm Market\, 2964 Stuarts Draft Highway\, Stuarts Draft\, VA\, 24477\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Rally,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20170126T120044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170126T120044Z
UID:6736-1486926000-1486933200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Nelson Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday February 12\, 2017\, at 7 p.m. at the Rockfish Valley Community Center for a community meeting. The featured guest will be Thomas Hadwin\, speaking on “Challenging the Purpose and Need of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.” Thomas has worked for electric and gas utilities in Michigan and New York and has written numerous articles\, reports and FERC submissions on the absence of any public need or benefit for the ACP. We’ll also discuss the upcoming FERC hearings on the DEIS.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-nelson-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20170203T152943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T152943Z
UID:6877-1486908000-1486915200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Property Rights and Environmental Issues Educational Forum
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Buckingham will sponsor a Property Rights and Environmental Issues Educational Forum on Sunday February 12\, 2017\, 2-4 pm\, in the Buckingham Middle School cafeteria. \nWho and What: \n\nAppalachian Mountain Advocates (APPALMAD) attorney: land owner information\nVA Sierra Club Kirk Bowers: Review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)\nWild Virginia\,and Friends of Nelson\, Ernie Reed: Signing up as an intervenor and preparing comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)\nCentral Shenendoah\, Thomas Hadwin: Economic impacts of the ACP
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/property-rights-and-environmental-issues-educational-forum/
LOCATION:Buckingham Middle School\, 1184 High School Road\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023806
CREATED:20170203T152154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T152154Z
UID:6871-1486215000-1486227600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Community Mapping Project Launch and Fundraiser Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Buckingham (FoB) and Concern for the New Generation [CNG] are holding a launch event at Union Hill Baptist Church for the door-to-door project to create a “community map” of the people who would be most impacted by the Buckingham ACP compressor station\, if built. \n2 PM: CNG will hold a community dinner fund-raiser in the church dining room downstairs. Note: this is not potluck. \nLocal residents of the Union Hill/ Woods Corner proposed compressor station neighborhood will lead teams with volunteers from Charlottesville in this effort. Even though the Board of Supervisors approved a compressor station special use permit\, there are still lots of things we can do together to protect people living here in Buckingham from toxic air emissions and destruction of places of historic importance and pride. \nWe need every neighboring household’s help! \nPlease come on Saturday to join this effort and open your door to teams working on your street.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/community-mapping-project-launch-and-fundraiser-dinner/
LOCATION:Union Hill Baptist Church\, 1496 Union Hill Road (Rt. 663)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR