BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Friends of Nelson County - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
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:20150308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20151101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20160313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20161106T060000
END:STANDARD
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:20170114T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20170113T003723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T003723Z
UID:6617-1484411400-1484416800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Cville Rising: Stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:Cville Rising Event: January 14\, 2017 – Building the Resistance\, Stopping the Atlantic Coast Pipeline – Saturday January 14\, 2017\, 4:30-6:00 pm\, Charlottesville Friends Meeting House\, 1104 Forest St\, Charlottesville\, VA 22903.  Agenda will include speakers from local groups and directly impacted local counties. \nCville Rising says\, “The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is proposed to cut through the heart of our beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains here in Central Virginia\, not too far from C’ville. Join us\, to find out more and help us build a (peaceful) army to stop this thing…because nothing less is acceptable.  If Standing Rock has shown us one thing\, it’s that people power matters. We have to show up. Will you join us?  The biggest difference between the ACP and the DAPL\, is that construction hasn’t started yet. Dominion hope to start construction in the fall. We NEED to STOP them. We HAVE to STOP them…. \n“Because goodness knows\, we can’t depend on our politicians.  It’s down to us\, the people.  Join us to find out more and see how you can get involved.”
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/cville-rising-stop-the-atlantic-coast-pipeline/
LOCATION:Charlottesville Friends Meeting House\, 1104 Forest St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20161215T130943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T143544Z
UID:6416-1483988400-1483999200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Buckingham County Board of Supervisors Meeting
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/buckingham-county-board-of-supervisors-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Buckingham County Administrative Building\, 13380 West James Anderson Hwy (Rt. 60)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20161213T000113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161213T000113Z
UID:6388-1481826600-1481835600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Augusta County ACP Route Landowner Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you are an Augusta County landowner with land in the footprint of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline or any access roads\, please join us this Thursday\, December 15\, 2016\, at 6:30 pm at the Augusta County Government Center. Come learn your rights as a landowner\, and how you can join together as a community to stand strong against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. \nDespite what you might have heard\, this pipeline is not a done deal. You have rights as a landowner. We want to help you understand those rights. \nDominion does not have the right to an easement through your property UNLESS the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) grants it the power of eminent domain. That has not happened. Even if FERC ultimately grants Dominion the right of eminent domain (still far from certain)\, landowners have significant rights to protect their property and ensure that they are paid the true value of the highest and best use of their property. \nThere will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Part of the evening will be devoted to an exploration of how Augusta County landowners can organize and gather strength in numbers in a united effort to resist this pipeline. \nPlease note that this meeting is specifically focused on landowners. We appreciate the strong community involvement throughout our region\, and encourage non-landowners to focus their energy on other meetings that will continue to happen throughout the coming months. \nThis meeting is co-hosted by the Augusta County Alliance and Appalachian Mountain Advocates. Both are non-profit organizations which are focused on protecting this unique region. Neither group is seeking payment from anyone who attends this meeting.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/augusta-county-acp-route-landowner-meeting/
LOCATION:Augusta County Government Center\, 18 Government Center Lane\, Verona\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20161108T232802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T232802Z
UID:6242-1481565600-1481576400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Buckingham County Board of Supervisors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:It is expected that the Buckingham County Planning Commission’s recommendation to the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will be on the agenda at the December 12\, 2016\, Supervisors meeting. \nIf built\, the compressor station would have significant impacts on Buckingham\, which is known for its pristine environment and rural culture. The proposed site for this fracked gas propulsion station is in the middle of Union Hill\, a historic\, predominantly African American freedmen community. The compressor station would create a public safety hazard\, dramatically increase noise and air pollution\, lower property values\, and emit tons of greenhouse gases into an already overburdened atmosphere. \nAttend the meeting and let your presence help in the ongoing effort to prevent the Buckingham Board of Supervisors from approving the Atlantic Coast Pipeline compressor station. Buckingham residents need to know they have their neighbors’ support. \nContact lara@appvoices.org for more information.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/buckingham-county-board-of-supervisors-meeting/
LOCATION:Buckingham County Administrative Building\, 13380 West James Anderson Hwy (Rt. 60)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20161119T165404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161119T165404Z
UID:6288-1480874400-1480885200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Nelson Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Nelson Annual Membership Meeting\, 6 pm potluck\, Rockfish Valley Community Center. \nAt this meeting we will be choosing our Board of Directors for 2017 by vote of the membership present.  We will be celebrating our accomplishments in 2016\, a huge year for Friends of Nelson\, and looking forward to 2017 as the year we stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. \nBring a food item for yourself and others to share for the potluck\, and bring your dancing shoes to groove to Lord Nelson!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-nelson-annual-membership-meeting-2/
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:20161121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20161108T232056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T232056Z
UID:6240-1479751200-1479762000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Buckingham County Planning Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At their meeting on November 21\, 2016\, the Buckingham County Planning Commission is expected to discuss the conditions it will attach to the special use permit\, if it in fact decides to recommend that the project go forward to the Buckingham Board of Supervisors. \nIf built\, the compressor station would have significant impacts on Buckingham\, which is known for its pristine environment and rural culture. The proposed site for this fracked gas propulsion station is in the middle of Union Hill\, a historic\, predominantly African American freedmen community. The compressor station would create a public safety hazard\, dramatically increase noise and air pollution\, lower property values\, and emit tons of greenhouse gases into an already overburdened atmosphere. \nAttend the meeting and let your presence help in the ongoing effort to prevent the Buckingham Board of Supervisors from approving the Atlantic Coast Pipeline compressor station. Buckingham residents need to know they have their neighbors’ support. As this effort continues\, please save the date for the next Buckingham County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday\, December 12th\, 2016 as well. \nContact lara@appvoices.org for more information.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/buckingham-county-planning-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Buckingham County Administrative Building\, 13380 West James Anderson Hwy (Rt. 60)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160929T200023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T200023Z
UID:6007-1479150000-1479157200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Nelson Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Nelson on Monday November 14\, 2016\, 7:00-9:00 pm at Rockfish Valley Community Center\, for a presentation by Thomas Linzey\, Executive Director of the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF). Thomas will be speaking about the subject of Community Rights\, a major focus of the work of CELDF. Thomas is the author of Be the Change: How to Get What You Want in Your Community. CELDF has assisted many communities in numerous states to fend off the efforts of corporations who have wanted to bring fracking\, pipelines\, factory farms\, water privatization\, and other destructive activities to communities.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-nelson-public-meeting-10/
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:20161106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20161007T160357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161020T140155Z
UID:6067-1478437200-1478451600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Property Rights Revival
DESCRIPTION:Come out and celebrate the Constitution! Join us for the afternoon on November 6\, 2016\, at RVCC to learn more about how eminent domain could be our solution to stopping the proposed ACP (and MVP). Together we can collectively activate our private property rights to benefit our community at large. \nMeet experts on Constitutional law\, hear them speak\, and enjoy an afternoon of music\, food\, and fun. \nRain or shine under the big revival tent (so dress for the weather).
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/property-rights-revival/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Rally,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161024T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20161024T121248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T121248Z
UID:6180-1477332000-1477346400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Buckingham Planning Commission Meeting - Compressor Station
DESCRIPTION:Please keep showing up! The long journey continues Monday October 24\, 2016. 6 pm\, with discussion of the compressor station at the Buckingham County Planning Commission’s regular monthly meeting\, Buckingham County Administration Building\, 13380 West James Anderson Hwy\, Buckingham. At the meeting\, Dominion will have yet another turn at responding to citizen comments. Friends of Buckingham is asking to be able to respond to Dominion. One way to do that is to send your written comments to the county zoning/planning administrator\, Rebecca Cobb\, and ask that they be posted on the county’s website in the compressor station section. Click here for the public comment submissions to the 10/17 meeting. \nTo bolster spirits\, PAUSE will again lead us in a Circle of Prayer and Song at 5:30\, before the meeting. \nAppalachian Voices is conducting interviews in preparation for an article on the compressor station in their December/January issue\, and will be set up at 4:30 pm Monday at the county administration building to conduct interviews with folks before the 6 pm meeting.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/buckingham-planning-commission-meeting-compressor-station/
LOCATION:Buckingham County Administrative Building\, 13380 West James Anderson Hwy (Rt. 60)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160929T195318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161010T233709Z
UID:6004-1476468000-1476475200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Harvesting Seeds of Resistance
DESCRIPTION:In June 2016\, Sacred Ponca Corn Seeds of Resistance were planted along the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast fracked gas pipeline routes. Join us at Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 6:00-8:00 pm\, on Friday October 14\, 2016\, to harvest and celebrate! Nelson and Augusta planters will hold the Harvest Celebration including a ceremony\, speakers and music. Speakers include Jane Kleeb of Bold Nebraska and Wes Mekasi Horinek of Bold Alliance\, sharing insights and experiences from the Standing Rock Camp protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. \nPot luck contributions welcomed! \nContact Helen for more information or to volunteer: hkhelenkimble@gmail.com
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/harvesting-seeds-of-resistance/
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:20161006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160925T145835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160925T145835Z
UID:5962-1475776800-1475787600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Nelson County Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Nelson County Chamber of Commerce will host a candidates forum on Thursday October 6\, 2016\, at the Rockfish Valley Community Center. Doors open at 6:00 pm\, the forum begins at 7:00 pm. All local candidates have been invited\, and the public is invited and encouraged to attend. Come early for the opportunity to submit your questions in writing. For further information\, contact Elaine Hooker\, ehooker03@aol.com\, or 434-962-5022.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/nelson-county-candidates-forum-2/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, 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:20160929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160819T180749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160906T233057Z
UID:5735-1475139600-1475168400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Virginia Outdoors Foundation Meeting Regarding Conservation Easements in the Path of the ACP
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – Two natural gas pipeline projects that had been planning to present applications for conversion of VOF-protected open space at the upcoming September 29 VOF board meeting have deferred those applications until a later date\, to be determined. \nA meeting of the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) to consider Dominion’s request to offset the sacrifice of conservation of easements along the route of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) with the donation of other land to replace those easements.  You can read more about this issue here on our Web site and at the VOF. \nThe VOF plans to discuss this proposition in a meeting on September 29th\, which is open to the public (location to be announced).  It is also accepting public comments on this issue: public comments will be accepted by email to bcabibbo@vofonline.org or by letter to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation\, 39 Garrett Street\, Suite 200 Warrenton\, Va. 20186. Comments must include the sender’s name\, address\, and daytime phone number for verification purposes\, or they will not be accepted as part of the official meeting record.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/virginia-outdoors-foundation-meeting-regarding-conservation-easements-in-the-path-of-the-acp/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160901T234249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160901T234249Z
UID:5838-1474225200-1474232400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Nelson Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Nelson at 7 p.m. on Sunday September 18\, 2016\, at RVCC\, for the latest on ACP opposition efforts and news about access roads.  Our guest speaker will be Laurie Ardison of Protect Our Water Heritage and Rights. POWHR is an umbrella organization for groups of activists from counties primarily but not exclusively along the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline corridor. Laurie will be giving us an overview of MVP opposition\, strategy and updates.  Bring your friends\, neighbors and family!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-nelson-public-meeting-9/
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:20160713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160704T013246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160704T013246Z
UID:5490-1468436400-1468443600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Buckingham Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Special Meeting to launch the grant-supported outreach to landowners near the compressor station.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-buckingham-public-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:20160623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160603T011918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160603T011918Z
UID:5343-1466704800-1466712000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Solarize Nelson Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Solarize Nelson for an informative workshop to learn about solar energy technology and today’s opportunities to turn solar into savings. The workshop will introduce you to the Solarize Nelson campaign which was created to provide you with great prices on a superior solar installation from quality contractors. The campaign is open to residents and businesses in the County of Nelson through June 30. This workshop will help you determine whether solar panels are a smart choice for your home or business and provide information on equipment\, potential cost savings\, tax incentives\, and special financing. Presented by the non-profit Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) with help from local solar installation experts. Please r.s.v.p. by calling 434-282-2390 or emailing info@solarizeva.org.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/solarize-nelson-information-session-2/
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:20160612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160602T110233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160602T110233Z
UID:5325-1465758000-1465765200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Nelson Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ACP opposition updates including the latest on surveys\, submissions\, initiatives and important upcoming events. The meeting will focus on surveying\, and we’ll hear about new rounds of “Request to Survey” letters. Our guest\, Ben Luckett\, an attorney with Appalachian Mountain Advocates\, will discuss options for landowners who receive such letters.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-nelson-public-meeting-8/
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:20160521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160506T020108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T020108Z
UID:5160-1463824800-1463857200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Scoping Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the scoping meetings is to provide an opportunity for the public to verbally comment on the project modifications. You may attend at any time during the meeting\, as the primary goal of a scoping meeting is for FERC to hear and document environmental concerns. There will not be a formal presentation by Commission staff; however\, FERC will be available to answer questions about the FERC environmental review process. Representatives of the ACP will also be present to answer questions about the project. Verbal comments will be recorded by a court reporter and transcripts will be placed into the docket for the project and made available for public viewing on FERC’s eLibrary system. \nYou should submit comments to FERC (see here for instructions) AND attend meetings to comment verbally. You should provide a written copy of your comments – those of us who have attended previous scoping meeting know how inaccurately verbal comments at those meetings were recorded by the court recorders at the sessions!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/scoping-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Bath County High School\, 464 Charger Lane\, Hot Springs\, VA\, 24445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Scoping Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160506T015745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T015745Z
UID:5158-1463738400-1463770800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Scoping Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the scoping meetings is to provide an opportunity for the public to verbally comment on the project modifications. You may attend at any time during the meeting\, as the primary goal of a scoping meeting is for FERC to hear and document environmental concerns. There will not be a formal presentation by Commission staff; however\, FERC will be available to answer questions about the FERC environmental review process. Representatives of the ACP will also be present to answer questions about the project. Verbal comments will be recorded by a court reporter and transcripts will be placed into the docket for the project and made available for public viewing on FERC’s eLibrary system. \nYou should submit comments to FERC (see here for instructions) AND attend meetings to comment verbally. You should provide a written copy of your comments – those of us who have attended previous scoping meeting know how inaccurately verbal comments at those meetings were recorded by the court recorders at the sessions!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/scoping-meeting/
LOCATION:Marlinton Community Wellness Center\, 320 9th St.\, Marlinton\, WV\, 24954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Scoping Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160506T021059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T021059Z
UID:5162-1462820400-1462827600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Disobedience Movie and *Break Free* Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club\, Transition Charlottesville and 350 Central Virginia to watch great film and be inspired by a global wave of regular people everywhere resisting fossil fuels. \nIn a way\, this film is a follow-up to Disruption which played a big role in mobilizing people for the People’s Climate March in 2014 — so you know it will have an impact. As the climate crisis builds\, “Disobedience” challenges us to ask ourselves: “What kinds of action are called for? And what can I do?” \nAttend the Disobedience watch party and connect with local members of the movement and find out more about plans for participating in the “Keep it in the Ground” demonstration in DC.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/disobedience-movie-and-break-free-discussion/
LOCATION:Jefferson-Madison Central Library\, 201 E. Market St.\, Charlottesville\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160426T220133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T220133Z
UID:5070-1462298400-1462305600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Solarize Nelson Information Seminar
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday May 3\, 2016\, 6:00-8:00 p.m.\, Rockfish Community Center\, the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) will be hosting an informative workshop. Come learn about solar energy technology and today’s opportunities to turn solar into savings. LEAP will introduce you to the Solarize Nelson campaign which was created to provide you with great prices on a superior solar installation from quality contractors. The campaign is open to residents and businesses in the County of Nelson through June 15. This workshop will help you determine whether solar panels are a smart choice for your home or business and provide information on equipment\, potential cost savings\, tax incentives\, and special financing. Presented by the non-profit Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) with help from local solar installation experts. Please r.s.v.p. by calling 434-282-2390\, or email info@solarizeva.org.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/solarize-nelson-information-seminar/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160424
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160410T130557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160410T130557Z
UID:4940-1461369600-1461455999@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:A Pipeline Summit – Energize\, Equip and Empower
DESCRIPTION:A Pipeline Summit – Energize\, Equip and Empower will be held Saturday\, April 23\, 2016 at the Weyer’s Cave Community Center\, Weyer’s Cave\, VA from 10 am to 3 pm. Joining ABRA as a co-sponsor is POWHR (Protect Our Water Heritage Rights)\, a coalition of organizations in 11 counties in Virginia and West Virginia that are opposing the Mountain Valley Pipeline. We welcome their participation. \nThe Summit is designed to energize\, equip and empower participants with improved information\, messages and skills to carry on their efforts in 2016 and beyond to defeat the pipelines proposed across the Allegheny-Blue Ridge region. There is a $10 charge for lunch and beverages (a wide choice of sandwiches and salads will be available)\, payable at the meeting. \nThe Summit will feature morning panel presentations on: \n\nPipeline Economics – The Need and the Impacts\nEnvironmental Challenges – New Tools That Are Available\nLessons Learned in the Battlefield (a discussion of experiences in combating proposed pipelines\, featuring Jane Kleeb\, who led the fight against the Keystone Pipeline)\n\nThe afternoon will feature five breakout discussion groups: \n\nPipeline Economics – what else we need to know and strategies to improve our messages on need and impacts\nGrowing the Grass Roots – techniques to increase citizen involvement\nPolitical Climate Change – improving legislator’s receptivity to our messages\nGeographic Information Systems – enhancing our understanding of pipeline impacts\nProgrammatic EIS – why we need it and how we must sell it\n\nAn agenda of the Summit is here. The meeting is open to persons associated with ABRA and POWHR member groups. But\, space is limited\, so register now at this link.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/a-pipeline-summit-energize-equip-and-empower/
LOCATION:Weyers Cave Community Center\, Weyers Cave\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker,Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160415T002834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160415T002834Z
UID:4957-1461178800-1461184200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Coal Ash Stories
DESCRIPTION:Over the past few months there has been fierce resistance across Virginia to Dominion’s coal ash disposal plans. Thousands called on the Department of Environmental Quality to revoke lax permits that allow Dominion to dump toxic wastewater into the James River\, with dozens of citizens risking arrest to protect our waters. But this fight is only beginning. In the coming weeks\, Dominion will apply for additional permits to leave its remaining coal ash waste in unlined pits that will leach heavy metals into our groundwater for years to come\, including at its Bremo Bluff Power Station south of Charlottesville. \nJoin CCAN\, the Virginia Student Environmental Coalition\, Appalachian Voices\, and more on Wednesday April 20\, 2016\, at the Jefferson Madison Central Library\, 201 E. Market St.\, Charlottesville\, for a film screening\, discussion\, and planning for next steps. \n“Coal Ash Stories” are four short films that paint a picture of what life looks like in communities threatened by toxic coal ash contamination across the country. Independent journalist Rhiannon Fionn will be at the screening as part of her nationwide tour to chronicle coal ash impacts for an upcoming documentary. Discussion following the film will focus on next steps to protect local drinking water and our treasured James River from Dominion’s toxic pollution. \nRSVP here for the screening of “Coal Ash Stories” next Wednesday in Charlottesville at the Jefferson-Madison Library at 7pm!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/coal-ash-stories/
LOCATION:Jefferson-Madison Central Library\, 201 E. Market St.\, Charlottesville\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Public Meeting,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T131500
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160322T001919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160322T001919Z
UID:4840-1459602000-1459602900@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Cut Carbon Now Rally
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 2\, 2016 from 1-1:15 pm at the Free Speech Wall on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville for Cut Carbon Now\, a brief action with prominent speakers and a clear message! Sponsored by Appalachian Voices and 350.org\, this is a Day of Action in all parts of the Commonwealth\, calling on Governor McAuliffe to live up to his commitment to deliver to the people of Virginia a truly Clean Power Plan that cuts carbon pollution long-term and safeguards health and prosperity for generations to come. \nDominion Resources\, the Richmond-based parent company of Dominion Virginia Power\, is heavily invested in the natural gas sector\, primarily transmission and storage. That has led Dominion to lobby for an implementation plan that covers only existing power plants. \nExcluding new sources would leave the company free to build as many new natural gas-burning power plants in the state as it wants\, locking in years of increased carbon pollution\, and further boosting demand for fracked gas and pipeline capacity. Dominion’s plans call for more than 9\,500 megawatts of new gas generation in Virginia\, equivalent in carbon impact to building eight average-sized coal plants in the state. \nMcAuliffe can do what Dominion wants\, or he can do the right thing for the climate. He can’t do both. \nAlso\, please note: we are also asking that during the press event we avoid having No Pipeline signs out – we want to focus attention just on the program\, which is about McAuliffe’s role in charting a long-term course for cutting carbon pollution from power plants.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/cut-carbon-now-rally/
LOCATION:Free Speech Wall\, Downtown Mall\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Rally
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160317T145714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160317T145714Z
UID:4803-1458306000-1458313200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Robert Hurt's Staff in Lovingston
DESCRIPTION:Any ways you think our US Congressman Robert Hurt could represent us better? Tell Hurt’s staff in person.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/robert-hurts-staff-in-lovingston/
LOCATION:Nelson Memorial Library\, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston\, VA\, 22949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160306T233139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T113620Z
UID:4749-1457456400-1457465400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Rally Against Dominion
DESCRIPTION:Dominion will be hosting one of their dog and pony shows\, AKA Open House\, scheduled for those affected by the route change in Augusta County. Friends Of Augusta is planning to “welcome” Dominion.  Gather for a peaceful rally to show our absolute opposition to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.  Join us if you can.  Bring your own handmade sign to express why you are against the pipeline!! Is it because of the threat to our environment? The threat to property rights? Water? Pipeline Explosions?
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/rally-against-dominion/
LOCATION:Churchville Elementary School\, 3710 Churchville Ave.\, Churchville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Rally
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160206T195300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160206T195300Z
UID:4555-1455735600-1455742800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protect Our Environment: Stop the Fracked Gas Pipelines
DESCRIPTION:Join the Piedmont Group\, Sierra Club to learn about recent developments and updates on the opposition to natural gas Pipelines in Virginia. Our panelists include: \n\nJoe Lovett\, Appalachian Mountain Advocates. A founder of Appalachian Mountain Advocates\, Joe graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law and has litigated many precedent-setting cases against polluters and the agencies that regulate them. APPALMAD is representing the Sierra Club in the pipelines intervention proceedings.\nKirk Bowers\, Virginia Chapter\, Sierra Club. Pipelines campaign manager for 13 Counties in VA and WV organizing and supporting efforts to stop the pipelines in Virginia. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech and is a retired Civil Engineer.\n\nRefreshments provided by the Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club. For more information please contact Suzanne at (434) 245-9898 or suzemichels@gmail.com
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protect-our-environment-stop-the-fracked-gas-pipelines/
LOCATION:St. Mark’s Lutheran Church\, 100 Alderman Rd.\, Charlottesville\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160211T131655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160211T131655Z
UID:4598-1455642000-1455651000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Public "Informational Workshop" on Buckingham County Compressor Station
DESCRIPTION:Please join Friends of Buckingham and allies to learn more about Dominion’s proposed compressor station and to protest Dominion’s efforts to paint a pretty picture of a polluting\, noisy\, and dangerous public nuisiance. The meeting takes place at the Buckingham County Middle School located just off of Rt 60. It is between Buckingham Courthouse village and Sprouse’s Corner which is the intersection of Rt 60 and Rt 15.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/public-informational-workshop-on-buckingham-county-compressor-station/
LOCATION:Buckingham Middle School\, 1184 High School Road\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20160126T115901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160126T115901Z
UID:4519-1454004000-1454013000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:"Community Advisory Group"
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Buckingham County\, Virginia invites you:\nThursday evening January 28th from 6 -8:30 PM – the last of the three meetings that Dominion scheduled for a small group of citizens in Buckingham. This is what Dominion is calling a “Community Advisory Group.” We are tasked with giving them “advice” on what we want from a 41\,000 HP plus massive industrial compressor station that will pollute our air\, compromise our health and change our rural way of life forever. But we don’t want a compressor station! We want our lives to be free from the toxic emissions\, the constant noise\, the 200 ft 24 hour lights and the ongoing pervasive threats to our safety. We want a future! Please plan to come and let Dominion know that we don’t want to help them plan this monstrosity. We don’t want to see it here at all!   The meeting will be held at the Agricultural Center building in Buckingham Courthouse Village on Route 60. It is located between the Art Center and the Buckingham County Health Department and Buckingham Administration buildings.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/community-advisory-group/
LOCATION:Buckingham Agricultural Center\, Buckingham Courthouse Village on Rt. 60\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20151231T005554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151231T005554Z
UID:4394-1453316400-1453323600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Augusta Pipeline Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-augusta-pipeline-update-meeting/
LOCATION:Augusta County Government Center\, 18 Government Center Lane\, Verona\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051218
CREATED:20151219T183511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151219T183511Z
UID:4371-1452452400-1452459600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Nelson Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Nelson Public Meeting.  Come for the latest in the battle against the ACP.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-nelson-public-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Nelson Center\, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston\, VA\, 22949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR