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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T170000
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Vigil: McAuliffe\, See the Light. Stop the Pipelines
DESCRIPTION:Now that the hard-fought election is over\, it’s time to get back to work and stop the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley Pipelines once and for all. \nWe need to show Governor McAuliffe — and recently elected Ralph Northam — that we’re not going to back down. We need to make them see the light. \nThe events over the next couple of weeks could be our final chance to stop these monstrous pipelines that threaten our climate\, water\, and most vulnerable communities. \nJoin us Tuesday\, November 14 at 5:00 pm for a candlelight vigil at the Governor’s Mansion. Show the Governor the moral light and urge him to reject these pipelines once and for all. \nWe’ll gather on Governor’s Street behind the mansion and make our way over together. If you have trouble finding the meeting point or have any questions\, call Jamshid Bakhtiari at 757-386-8107.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/candlelight-vigil-mcauliffe-see-the-light-stop-the-pipelines/
LOCATION:Virginia Governor’s Mansion\, 1111 East Broad\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Vigil,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T223901Z
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Music and Information
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon of Music and Information. Sunday October 29\, 2017\, 1-5 pm\, Seven Arrows Brewing Company\, 2508 Jefferson Hwy Ste 1\, Waynesboro\, Virginia 22980. Friends of Augusta. Free!\nFamily friendly!\nAn afternoon of music\, the latest pipeline information.\nFree bumper stickers and yard signs!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/an-afternoon-of-music-and-information/
LOCATION:Seven Arrows Brewing Co.\, 2508 Jefferson Hwy\,\, Waynesboro\, VA\, 22980\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20171002T223225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T223225Z
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SUMMARY:Join Walking the Line for a Participatory Ritual at Festy
DESCRIPTION:The FESTY Experience has invited Walking the Line and ARTivism Virginia to create a participatory ritual to protest the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley Pipelines. On Saturday October 7\, 2017\, 4-5 p.m.\, they will unfurl a 120′ Fire Scene Caution Tape to show in 3D the size of the ACP proposed land grab by eminent domain. Come to help them say: This is A Robbery as the crowd gathers for the inimitable Ani DiFranco. While you are there\, check out our Sacred Places Map and let the MC’s know how much you appreciate their using the no pipeline copy we prepared for them.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/join-walking-the-line-for-a-participatory-ritual-at-festy/
LOCATION:Infinity Downs Farm\, 1510 Diggs Mountain Road\, Arrington\, VA\, 22922\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20170829T002109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T190955Z
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SUMMARY:People's Pipeline Protest - Prayer Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Join the People’s Pipeline Protest\, September 13-14\, 2017\, organized by Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN). \nTwo days of spirited\, creative protests at seven key Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) offices statewide to stop two fracked-gas pipelines. Help CCAN say NO at locations in Virginia Beach\, Roanoke\, Harrisonburg\, Richmond\, Abingdon\, Glen Allen\, or Woodbridge. \nWednesday\, September 13th – On day one\, just after Hurricane Irma is expected to blow through our land\, faith leaders and spiritual elders will hold prayer vigils on the public sidewalks outside the DEQ offices in Virginia Beach\, Roanoke\, Harrisonburg\, Richmond\, Abingdon\, Glen Allen\, or Woodbridge. We have interest from spiritual leaders of many faiths\, including Christian\, Muslim\, and indigenous leaders who will offer prayers and meditations for the Governor as he makes a decision of historic consequences very soon. Some venues will include sacred and ancient water ceremonies. \nMore information\, including background information on why we need to do this (do you know about the PH3 trio?). \nLocations of the seven DEQ offices around Virginia.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/peoples-pipeline-protest-day-2-prayer-vigil/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Prayer Vigil,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20170829T001751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T190131Z
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SUMMARY:People's Pipeline Protest - Day 1: Rally CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:The rally on Tuesday Sept. 12th has been CANCELLED due to safety concerns from expected dangers of Hurricane Irma. The rally will take place instead on Thursday Sept. 14. \nJoin the People’s Pipeline Protest\, NOW SCHEDULED September 13-14\, 2017\, organized by Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) \nMore information\, including background information on why we need to do this (do you know about the PH3 trio?). \nLocations of the seven DEQ offices around Virginia.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/peoples-pipeline-protest-day-1-rally/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20170727T192950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170812T002302Z
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SUMMARY:Hands Across the Appalachian Trail
DESCRIPTION:JOIN HANDS…\nto protect our land\, communities and the Appalachian Trail from the unnecessary and unwanted onslaught of natural gas pipelines. \nThis event features the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s vision to “connect the human spirit with nature – preserving the delicate majesty of the Trail as a haven for all to enjoy.” Everyone should have the opportunity for that experience.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/hands-across-the-appalachian-trail-2/
LOCATION:Humpback Rocks Visitor Center\, Milepost 5.8\, Blue Ridge Parkway\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20170327T115624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T011356Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20170206T005601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T194059Z
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SUMMARY:People's Climate March
DESCRIPTION:Join the People’s Climate March on April 29\, 2017\, from 9-4 in Washington DC\, to stand up for our communities and climate. \nThroughout the first 100 days in office\, the People’s Climate Movement\, a project of dozens of organizations working together to solve the climate crisis\, is organizing a country-wide arc of action\, culminating on April 29th in Washington DC in a powerful mobilization to unite all of our movements. \nA steering committee of more than two dozen organizations is organizing the event. It is supported by the major national environmental groups and an array of social justice\, religious\, and labor groups\, ranging from the Hip Hop Caucus to the Franciscan Action Network to the BlueGreen Alliance. More than 100 groups have endorsed the march – to change everything\, we need everyone! \nRead more here about the movement. \nThe Virginia Sierra Club is organizing buses from Charlottesville (pickup 7:30am from Albemarle Square parking lot\, leaving DC by 5:30pm). Buy your tickets soon as they won’t last. For tickets go here\, and for more information\, contact Kenda Hanuman at kendahanuman@gmail.com or Dianna Abbot at diabbott@earthlink.net.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/peoples-climate-march/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20170329T234358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T234358Z
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SUMMARY:No Pipeline Road Rally
DESCRIPTION:Join Protect Our Water (POW) and the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League for a Road Rally along the proposed route of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Rally will stop at multiple locations following the proposed route before ending in the Nellysford area with music and light refreshments. Road Rally will launch beginning at 1:30 from Nelson County Wayside in Woods Mill\, near intersection of Route 29 and Route 6. \nJoining the event will be Lois Gibbs\, grassroots organizer of the Love Canal
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/no-pipeline-road-rally/
LOCATION:Nelson Wayside\, Near Rt 29 and Rt 6 intersection\, Woods Mill\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20170330T121657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T101459Z
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SUMMARY:No Pipeline Gospel Sing and Lunch In - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:UPDATED: With respect for the families of the children who died tragically last Thursday in Buckingham\, and whose funeral is Saturday\, April 8\, 2017\, at 1 pm\, the Lunch and Gospel Sing In originally scheduled for Saturday 1-4 has been cancelled. There will now be a No Pipeline Strategy Session and Lunch on Monday April 10\, 2017\, 10:30 am – 1 pm at Union Grove Baptist Church. \n\nJoin Concern for the New Generation and Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League for lunch at 1 pm\, Saturday April 8\, 2017\, followed by a community gospel sing. The Buckingham County event will be held at at Union Grove Baptist Church. \nPresent at the event will be Lois Gibbs\, activist and grassroots organizer of the Love Canal
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/no-pipeline-gospel-sing-and-lunch-in-2-cancelled/
LOCATION:Union Grove Baptist Church\, 2522 Shelton Store Rd (Rt 660)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20170318T172709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170318T173223Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20170224T181052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T160750Z
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SUMMARY:Stop the Pipelines Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:The Central Virginia Environmental Coalition is holding a rally at the Freedom of Speech Wall on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, on March 11th\, 2017\, at 12:00 pm.  The rally is being held to demonstrate opposition to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Mountain Valley Pipeline in Virginia\, as well as the Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines.  The demonstration will include speakers\, music\, and information about the environmental impacts of the proposed pipelines.  Participants will gather at the Freedom of Speech Wall at 12:00 pm and then will march down the Downtown Mall at approximately 12:40 pm.  \nSave \nSave
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/stop-the-pipelines-demonstration/
LOCATION:Free Speech Wall\, Downtown Mall\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20170118T013054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T013054Z
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SUMMARY:No Frackin' Way Rally
DESCRIPTION:In addition to other events of Conservation Lobby Day on Monday January 23\, 2017\, the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club is sponsoring a No Frackin’ Way! rally on January 23\, noon-1pm at the Capitol Grounds Bell Tower\, Richmond. In this year’s General Assembly session\, there is the potential for various pieces of legislation that could leave us exposed to the dangerous environmental and health impacts of fracking. Join a chorus of voices asking our legislators to strengthen Virginia’s standards on fracking.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/no-frackin-way-rally/
LOCATION:Bell Tower at Virginia Square\, 9th Street and Franklin Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20161122T231755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T231755Z
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SUMMARY:Water Is Life March and Rally\, November 27\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Sunday November 27\, 2016\, noon-4 pm\, Dept. of Justice (905 Pennsylvania Ave NW) to the Washington Monument.  Join Last Real Indians and other activists to demand that the Justice Department  intervene to protect the water protectors at Standing Rock. There needs to be an end of the use of violence by Morton County Police including stopping the use of water cannons in freezing temperatures\, mace\, attack dogs\, concussion grenades\, and the list goes on and on.  Speakers include Chase Iron Eyes\, Dolores Huerta\, Alayna Eagle Shield\, and others. Plus see performances by Lakota Thunder drum group\, Tonia Jo Hall and Jingle Dress Dancers.  Wear blue for water!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/water-is-life-march-and-rally-november-27-2016/
LOCATION:Department of Justice\, 905 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20161112T012902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161112T012902Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Solidarity with Standing Rock Sioux
DESCRIPTION:November 15\, 2016 is a National Day of Solidarity for opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Please join us on November 15\, 2016\, 4:30-7:30\, Free Speech Wall\, at the Pavilion end of the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville\, as we stand in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux and other tribal nations in their battle to protect their land and communities from the unnecessary and unwanted onslaught of large diameter pipeline infrastructure. This battle is about clean water for their people. The Standing Rock Sioux are using their national sovereignty to protect their water. \nEnergy Transfer Partners has ignored the Obama Administration’s call to voluntarily halt construction and continues to desecrate sacred places. They have proven time and time again that they are more interested in money than the health and well being of the 17 million people who get their drinking water from the Missouri River. They have bulldozed over the burial grounds of Lakota and Dakota ancestors and have no regard for the sanctity of these places. \nPlease bring signs and Banners for display.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/day-of-solidarity-with-standing-rock-sioux/
LOCATION:Free Speech Wall\, Downtown Mall\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20161007T160357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161020T140155Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161005T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160915T143936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T143936Z
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SUMMARY:Citizens' Picket for Climate and Energy Justice
DESCRIPTION:October 3-5\, 2016: join the CCAN-sponsored citizens’ picket line outside Governor McAuliffe’s downtown Richmond offices. Why three days? Because we have three major battles on our hands in Virginia where we need our Governor to stand with people\, not polluters: pipelines\, coal ash dumping\, and coastal flooding. Each day will feature the voices of Virginians on the front lines of these fights\, demanding that our Governor stand up to Dominion and other fossil fuel polluters. \nCome for one\, two\, or all three days for a lunchtime parade of colorful signs\, chanting\, and truth. We’ll ask Gov. McAuliffe to: 1) Reject state permits for fracked-gas pipelines; 2) Require Dominion and other utilities to permanently protect our waterways from toxic coal ash; 3) Commit to serious clean energy and adaptation solutions to keep our coastal communities above water. \nWHEN: Monday\, Oct. 3rd (pipeline focus)\, Tuesday\, Oct. 4 (coal ash focus)\, and Wednesday\, Oct. 5th (coast and climate focus). Meet at 11:30 a.m. for opening remarks; picket from noon – 1 p.m.\nWHERE: Meet at the Bell Tower on the Capitol Grounds (by the corner of N 9th St. & Bank St.). We’ll picket on the sidewalk outside the Governor’s offices at 1111 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/citizens-picket-for-climate-and-energy-justice-2/
LOCATION:Bell Tower at Virginia Square\, 9th Street and Franklin Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161004T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160915T143709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T144323Z
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SUMMARY:Citizens' Picket for Climate and Energy Justice
DESCRIPTION:October 3-5\, 2016: join the CCAN-sponsored citizens’ picket line outside Governor McAuliffe’s downtown Richmond offices. Why three days? Because we have three major battles on our hands in Virginia where we need our Governor to stand with people\, not polluters: pipelines\, coal ash dumping\, and coastal flooding. Each day will feature the voices of Virginians on the front lines of these fights\, demanding that our Governor stand up to Dominion and other fossil fuel polluters. \nCome for one\, two\, or all three days for a lunchtime parade of colorful signs\, chanting\, and truth. We’ll ask Gov. McAuliffe to: 1) Reject state permits for fracked-gas pipelines; 2) Require Dominion and other utilities to permanently protect our waterways from toxic coal ash; 3) Commit to serious clean energy and adaptation solutions to keep our coastal communities above water. \nWHEN: Monday\, Oct. 3rd (pipeline focus)\, Tuesday\, Oct. 4 (coal ash focus)\, and Wednesday\, Oct. 5th (coast and climate focus). Meet at 11:30 a.m. for opening remarks; picket from noon – 1 p.m.\nWHERE: Meet at the Bell Tower on the Capitol Grounds (by the corner of N 9th St. & Bank St.). We’ll picket on the sidewalk outside the Governor’s offices at 1111 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/citizens-picket-for-climate-and-energy-justic/
LOCATION:Bell Tower at Virginia Square\, 9th Street and Franklin Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161003T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160915T143417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T144147Z
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SUMMARY:Citizens' Picket for Climate and Energy Justice
DESCRIPTION:October 3-5\, 2016: join the CCAN-sponsored citizens’ picket line outside Governor McAuliffe’s downtown Richmond offices. Why three days? Because we have three major battles on our hands in Virginia where we need our Governor to stand with people\, not polluters: pipelines\, coal ash dumping\, and coastal flooding. Each day will feature the voices of Virginians on the front lines of these fights\, demanding that our Governor stand up to Dominion and other fossil fuel polluters. \nCome for one\, two\, or all three days for a lunchtime parade of colorful signs\, chanting\, and truth. We’ll ask Gov. McAuliffe to: 1) Reject state permits for fracked-gas pipelines; 2) Require Dominion and other utilities to permanently protect our waterways from toxic coal ash; 3) Commit to serious clean energy and adaptation solutions to keep our coastal communities above water. \nWHEN: Monday\, Oct. 3rd (pipeline focus)\, Tuesday\, Oct. 4 (coal ash focus)\, and Wednesday\, Oct. 5th (coast and climate focus). Meet at 11:30 a.m. for opening remarks; picket from noon – 1 p.m.\nWHERE: Meet at the Bell Tower on the Capitol Grounds (by the corner of N 9th St. & Bank St.). We’ll picket on the sidewalk outside the Governor’s offices at 1111 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/citizens-picket-for-climate-and-energy-justice/
LOCATION:Bell Tower at Virginia Square\, 9th Street and Franklin Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160812T210123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160925T173248Z
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing for Proposed ACP Compressor Station at the Buckingham County Planning Commission
DESCRIPTION:A public hearing will be held for air permits for the proposed compressor station for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) at the Buckingham County Planning Commission.  The hearing will be held in the Buckingham County Administrative Building at 7:00 pm. \nThis public hearing will be a chance for you to voice your concerns about the compressor station. It’s important that many people show up; Friends of Buckingham wants to pack the room. Your presence alone is important\, but please feel empowered to speak up. Speakers representing themselves will be allotted 3 minutes (sharp) of speaking time\, those representing groups will be allotted 5 minutes. Buckingham County requires that you sign up to speak before the meeting\, so please show up early. \nHere is the schedule of pre-meeting events: \n\n4:30 pm Physicians for Social Responsibility slideshow of compressor station health impacts. In the Buckingham Arts Center\, 2 buildings west of the Administration Building. (Also\, to be shown on Sunday\, 2pm at Yogaville\, Sivananda Hall\, Multi Purpose Room)\n5:30-6:30 pm Circle of Prayer and Song\, led by PAUSE (Positive Action Uniting Stewards of the Earth) PAUSE-Peaceful Action Uniting Stewards of the Earth is sponsoring a Circle of Prayer and Song prior to the hearing\, with the purpose of creating and holding a space for positive interaction and peaceful intention during the hearing. All are invited to join the circle. If you can’t attend in person\, we invite you to hold the space wherever you may be.\n5:45 pm Press Conference\n6:30 pm Sign up for public comments begins. Please sign up to comment before 6:55 pm. You have 3 minutes. You may want to submit a hard copy of your comments. Thank you for showing up with or without comments! Let them know you care!\n7 pm Planning Commission Meeting begins\n\nFood will be available in the Arts Building; quasi potluck.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/public-hearing-for-proposed-acp-compressor-station-at-the-buckingham-county-planning-commission/
LOCATION:Buckingham County Administrative Building\, 13380 West James Anderson Hwy (Rt. 60)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160831T103431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T103431Z
UID:5808-1474108200-1474113600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Hands Across the Appalachian Trail
DESCRIPTION:An action to protect the Appalachian Trail against unwanted\, unnecessary\, unnatural gas pipelines.  Meet at the Humpback Rocks parking lot\, milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway\, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday September 17\, 2016.  Contact kirk.bowers@sierraclub.org for more information.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/hands-across-the-appalachian-trail/
LOCATION:Humpback Rocks Parking Area\, Milepost 5.8\, Blue Ridge Parkway\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160819
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160612T005327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160817T193524Z
UID:5395-1471478400-1471564799@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Hands Across Our Land
DESCRIPTION:Hands Across Our Land is a grassroots action designed to bring attention to the plight landowners and communities face at the hands of bullying\, multi-billion dollar corporations in their quest to build new fossil fuel infrastructure. We believe the rights of property ownership are fundamental to our democracy; that eminent domain should never be used for corporate gain and/or economic development. We believe the health\, safety and welfare of our families and communities are paramount.  We will not be bullied into submission by the energy industry which chooses greed over people\, shareholder profit over our environment. We will not become the energy industry’s sacrifice zones! \nInitiated in Nelson County by Free Nelson\, the first Hands Across Our Land actions were held on August 18\, 2015\, and thirty-five communities in 10 states participated\,.  The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League (BREDL) became an integral partner with Free Nelson.  BREDL is now managing the annual Hands Across Our Land campaign\, and in 2016  plans to double\, perhaps even triple\, the 2015 participation in 2016. \nThis year Hands Across Our Land organizers have chosen to include communities who are facing the devastating affects being caused by coal ash contamination.  As energy companies rush to close their coal ash pounds\, billions of gallons of toxic coal ash wastewater are being dumped into our streams and rivers. These streams and rivers are the very same source for many water intake systems to municipal water supplies. The Environmental Protection Agency let us down when it refused to classify coal ash as a hazardous material knowing all the while it is radioactive and contains many heavy metals\, some known to be carcinogens. \nIn Nelson County\, actions will take place at the Stone Bridge on Route 250 on the Nelson County–Augusta County Line at 5:30 pm (click here for the event’s Facebook page) and at the Wingina Bridge on Route 56 on the Nelson County–Buckingham County line at 6:30 pm (click here for the event’s Facebook page). \nThere will also be an interfaith prayer service at 5:00 pm at Union Hill Baptist Church on Route 663 in Buckingham County.  Pastor Paul Wilson of Union Hill Baptist Church; Marion Kanour\, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church\, Massies Mill; and Swami Dayananda of the Yogaville community will be among those who will offer their prayers.  All are welcome to join this event. \nFurther information about other site-specific HAOL actions will be posted on the BREDL HAOL Web page.  Check there for details of an action near you.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/5395/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160613T003800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T003800Z
UID:5404-1469275200-1469286000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:March on the Mansion
DESCRIPTION:For over two years\, Virginians who face dangerous pipelines\, offshore oil rigs\, toxic coal ash\, rapidly rising tides\, and other pollution threats have appealed to Governor McAuliffe for real leadership. \nWe’ve sent thousands of petitions\, shown up at public events\, and invited the Governor to tour our threatened homes\, asking him to protect our land\, air and water\, and to be a champion of truly clean energy. \nOur voices have not been heard yet — so we’re bringing those voices together right at his doorstep. \nOn July 23\, 2016\, march to Governor McAuliffe’s house with hundreds of pipeline fighters\, river lovers\, faith leaders\, farmers\, climate activists\, moms and grandfathers. \nDemand real leadership for: \n\nSolar panels – not pipelines!\nClean water – not coal ash!\nClimate justice – not corporate control!\n\nTell Governor McAuliffe that his legacy rests on standing up to big corporations like Dominion and standing with Virginians fighting for a better\, brighter future. \nWHEN: Saturday\, July 23\, 2016\, from 12 noon – 3:00 p.m. Rally at noon. March to the Governor’s mansion at 1 p.m.\nWHERE: Richmond\, VA. Meet at the Bell Tower on the Capitol grounds (or a nearby park TBD.)\nWHO: Virginians from the mountains to the sea who want healthy communities and a safe climate!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/march-on-the-mansion/
LOCATION:Bell Tower at Virginia Square\, 9th Street and Franklin Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160516
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160419T231615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160419T231615Z
UID:4991-1463270400-1463356799@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Break Free in DC
DESCRIPTION:Sierra Club is working with partner organizations to sponsor an action in Washington\, DC on Sunday\, May 15th\, 2016. There’s a groundswell building\, and you’re invited to be part of it. Coordinated actions across the globe will send a clear message that it is time to break free from fossil fuels and invest in a just transition to 100% renewable energy. Thousands of regular people have committed to taking action already\, and thousands more are interested in participating in some way. This truly is a global movement calling for an end to fossil fuels and a just transition to 100% renewable energy. \nA bus will leave from Staunton at 8:30 am traveling to Nelson\, Charlottesville and then to Washington DC.  The bus will return at the end of the day. Final route details will be sent out and listed on our website prior to final departure. Here is the link to bus ticket reservations.  Round trip bus tickets are $15.00. \nPlease contact Hannah Weigard\, Appalachian Voices with questions: hannah@appvoices.org
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/break-free-in-dc/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160512
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160429T201709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T201709Z
UID:5100-1462924800-1463011199@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Dominion Resources Annual Shareholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dominion Resources’ annual shareholder meeting will be held on Wednesday\, May 11th\, 2016\, in Columbia\, SC\, and a group of climate-concerned shareholders will be introducing five resolutions aimed at getting Dominion to clean up its act. Meanwhile\, dozens more activists will be rallying outside. \nWhether it’s Dominion’s push to build hundreds of miles of new fracked-gas pipeline\, its corner-cutting to dump toxic coal ash wastewater into our rivers\, or its attacks on rooftop solar\, it’s never been more clear: Dominion is the single biggest obstacle to setting a new direction for our energy future in Virginia. \nThat’s why a group of Dominion shareholders is pushing back. \nIf you own Dominion stock\, you can cast your vote for each resolution\, and even attend the meeting.  Click here to find out how you can help these activist shareholders. \nIf you don’t own Dominion stock\, join us for the rally outside!  RSVP to join us for the rally outside the meeting!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/dominion-resources-annual-shareholder-meeting/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Columbia\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160501T112148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T112148Z
UID:5114-1462269600-1462273200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Press Event: Save These Historic Resources
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Rockfish Valley Foundation (RVF)\, 1368 Rockfish Valley Highway\, Nellysford\, VA\, on Tuesday May 3\, 2016 at 10 a.m. for an event intended to create state-wide awareness for the archaeology site of the Coleman Mills and Old Wintergreen Village. On the program will be Preservation Virginia\, Nelson County Historical Society\, Nelson Board of Supervisor Allen Hale and the Rockfish Valley Foundation. The two historic and cultural resources have been recognized by Governor McAuliffe as Virginia Treasures and by Preservation Virginia as endangered sites. They are the center of the South Rockfish Valley Historic District. The Atlantic Coast Pipeline will destroy them. RVF has worked hard over the last year to achieve recognition for these historic resources\, and wants to take public their efforts to defend the Rockfish Valley and the culture and history of this special place from the destructive impacts of the proposed pipeline. TV and other media will be present\, so this is a great time to have a big crowd to protest the damage the pipeline would do.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/press-event-save-these-historic-resources/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Foundation\, 1368 Rockfish Valley Highway\, Nellysford\, VA\, 22958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T131500
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160322T001919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160322T001919Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160306T233139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T113620Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20160211T130753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160212T235352Z
UID:4593-1455969600-1455973200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:March for Our Rivers
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE:  Date changed to Saturday February 20 (because of threatening weather for Feb. 15)  Join NO ACP and other groups and concerned citizens at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond to protest Dominion’s lackadaisical concern for and negligent treatment of our rivers\, streams\, and water supplies! Dominion intends to pollute our rivers directly through dumping toxic coal ash\, and indirectly\, through sedimentation and erosion pollution from pipeline construction in steep and karst-filled terrain. Bring NO PIPELINE signs! More info here.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/march-for-our-rivers/
LOCATION:Virginia State Capitol\, 100 Bank St\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T231346
CREATED:20151231T005145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160113T232845Z
UID:4392-1453194000-1453222800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Pipeline Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Pipeline Lobby Day at the General Assembly Building in Richmond. We will be making appointments to speak to Delegates and Senators during the day about the survey statute bill revisions and continuing requests for signatures on PEIS letters to FERC. A demonstration will be held at Noon on the Capital Grounds at the Bell Tower. A meeting for the House Commerce and Labor Committee will be held at 2 pm that afternoon for those who wish to attend and listen to the hearing.  This is a multi-group statewide effort organized by the VA Sierra Club. We really want a big presence for this! \nPlease RSVP to let us know you’re coming! We’ll be able to send you schedule changes and/or updates as plans evolve. Sign-up here. \nAnd there is a chartered bus available with stops in Staunton\, Nelson\, and Charlottesville. You’ll get a “pre-lobby briefing” on the bus and no hassle with parking in downtown Richmond. Visit here to purchase tickets to reserve your seat.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/pipeline-lobby-day/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Lobbying,Rally
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