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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T190000
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SUMMARY:From Pipelines to Progress - Staunton Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 12\, 2018 at 7 PM – 9 PM\, Trinity Episcopal Church\, Staunton Virginia\, 214 W Beverley St\, Staunton\, Virginia 24401. \nHosted by CCAN Action Fund\nClimate Alliance of the Valley\nAppalachian Voices\nChesapeake Climate Action Network \nVirginia Unites for Jobs\, Clean Energy\, and Social Justice \nWhen it comes to climate change\, we’re driving toward a cliff… and Dominion’s at the wheel. \nIt’s time to take the wheel from Dominion and give the power back to Virginians to steer in the right direction. Here’s how: force fossil fuel companies like Dominion to pay for their pollution and unlock millions of dollars for us to create jobs\, save lives\, and save money on our energy bills. No more new fracked-gas pipelines. We need to create an economy based on RENEWABLE energy instead. \nJoin us for a fun and inspiring evening to learn about Virginia’s biggest climate solution yet: Joining the Regional Greenhouse Initiative. There will be snacks\, inspiring speakers\, and\, of course\, you and your neighbors! You’ll leave powered with the information and skills to turn your personal story into action. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/from-pipelines-to-progress-staunton-roadshow/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, McCracken Hall\, 214 W Beverley St\, Staunton\, 24401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T210000
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SUMMARY:From Pipelines to Progress - Staunton
DESCRIPTION:Virginia unites for jobs\, clean energy\, and social justice \nWhen it comes to climate change\, we’re driving toward a cliff… and Dominion’s at the wheel. \nIt’s time to take the wheel from Dominion and give the power back to Virginians to steer in the right direction. Here’s how: Force fossil fuel companies like Dominion to pay for their pollution and unlock millions of dollars for us to create jobs\, save lives\, and save money on our energy bills. \nJoin us for a fun and inspiring evening to learn about Virginia’s biggest climate solution yet: Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. There will be snacks\, inspiring speakers\, and\, of course\, you and your neighbors! You’ll leave powered with the information and skills to turn your personal story into action. \nHere are the details:  \nWHAT: From Pipelines to Progress: Virginia Unites for Jobs\, Clean Energy\, and Social Justice\nWHO: You! And all your friends. This event is co-sponsored with Virginia Organizing\, Progress Virginia\, Virginia Civic Engagement Table\, and the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter.\nWHEN: Monday\, December 10\, 7:00 – 9:00pm\nWHERE: McCracken Hall\, Trinity Episcopal Church\, 214 W Beverley St\, Staunton\, VA 24401 \nRSVP today!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/from-pipelines-to-progress-staunton/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, McCracken Hall\, 214 W Beverley St\, Staunton\, 24401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20181123T022847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181124T005835Z
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SUMMARY:Enough Is Enough - Preserve VA
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday November 27\, 2018\, 7-10 pm\nEnough Is Enough\nVillage Building Auditorium\, 3910 Old Buckingham Road\, Powhatan\, VA 23139 \nPlease RSVP: \nYou are invited to come meet and network with local communities that are threatened by current environmental and health issues. This is an opportunity to start building a strong\, unified voice to protect Virginia! \nRebecca Rubin\, President and CEO at Marstel Day\, Environmental Consulting\, LLC and until recently\, a member of the Air Quality Control Board\, will be our key speaker. \nEnough is Enough\, Preserve VA! Throughout Virginia\, county to county\, the citizens have called for stronger laws to protect them from toxic chemicals and tackle environmental pollution.\nOur elected officials are silent while industries jeopardize our quality of life\, destroy of our wetlands\, mountains\, forests\, rivers\, and turn their backs on our wildlife.\nVirginia’s environmental laws are weak. Let’s set the tone for new legislation to protect our state!\nOur individual and community voices are not being heard. Virginia’s communities and grassroot organizations need to unite and send a clear decisive message\, ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/enough-is-enough-preserve-va/
LOCATION:Village Building Auditorium\, 3910 Old Buckingham Rd.\, Powhatan\, VA\, 23139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20180915T072233Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Nelson Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Nelson public meeting\, originally scheduled for September 16\, 2018\, will be held September 30\, happily with the same two dynamic guest speakers!  Join us from 6:30 to 9 pm at Rockfish Valley Community Center to hear our speakers\, with time for questions and answers. \nGuest Speakers: \nRick Cornelius – Rick has been practicing environmental law for over 45 years\, and has worked with Friends of Nelson and the Southern Environmental Law Center on the pipeline issues since he first heard about them 4 years ago. Rick will give us overviews and updates on key cases before the courts. \nIvy Main – Ivy works with the Sierra Club and is a columnist with Power to the People. She’ll give a brief overview of the Virginia Energy Plan and updates on Virginia’s energy future\, and give suggestions about actions we can take to push toward a carbon-free electric energy system for Virginia.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-nelson-public-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20180802T200410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T160216Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Friends of Nelson Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Nelson public meeting\, scheduled for 6=9 pm at Rockfish Valley Community Center\, have been postponed because of potential bad weather. \nOnce we have finalized dates with our speakers and our venue\, we will send out information on a new date for the public meeting. Our dynamic guest speakers Rick Cornelius and Ivy Main will be at the new meeting\, once the new date is figured out! \nStay safe and we’ll see you soon! \nFriends of Nelson will hold a public meeting at Rockfish Valley Community Center on Sunday evening September 16\, 2018; doors open at 6\, meeting begins at 6:30. \nSpeakers (with time built in for questions and answers): \n\nRick Cornelius – Rick has been practicing environmental law for over 45 years\, and has worked with Friends of Nelson and the Southern Environmental Law Center on the pipeline issues since he first heard about them 4 years ago.   Rick will give us overviews and updates on key cases before the courts.\nIvy Main – Ivy works with the Sierra Club and is a columnist with Power to the People.  She’ll give a brief overview of the Virginia Energy Plan and updates on Virginia’s energy future\, and give suggestions about actions we can take to push toward a carbon-free electric energy system for Virginia.\n\n 
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/postponed-friends-of-nelson-public-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20180717T101610Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180628T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180628T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
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SUMMARY:Little Pink House - Special Showing
DESCRIPTION:WHERE: The Regal Stonefield\, 1954 Swanson Dr\, Charlottesville\nWHEN: Thursday\, June 28 at 7:30 p.m.\nTICKETS: Tickets are $12 general admission\, and proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Friends of Nelson. You must buy your tickets online; no tickets will be sold at the door. Purchase tickets here: https://www.tugg.com/events/little-pink-house-dauw \nBased on a true story\, a small-town paramedic named Susette Kelo leaves a bad marriage\, and starts over in a new town. She buys a rundown cottage with a gorgeous water view. She fixes it up and paints it pink. Then she discovers powerful politicians want to bulldoze her blue-collar neighborhood for the benefit of a multi-billion dollar corporation. With the help of a young lawyer named Scott Bullock\, Susette emerges as the reluctant leader of her neighbors in an epic battle that goes all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court\, inspires a nation\, and helps millions of Americans protect their homes. \nIn 2005\, the nation was shocked by the Supreme Court’s ruling in Kelo vs. New London. In the judgment\, the court said that a local government could forcibly seize people’s homes\, through eminent domain\, in order to transfer the property to a major corporation for development. The response was immediate. Across the country\, states passed legislation and amended constitutions to curtail the power of eminent domain.  In 2012\, the people of Virginia spoke out overwhelmingly when more than 2.6 million citizens (74.45% of votes cast) approved amending the state constitution to prohibit eminent domain from being invoked if the “primary use is for private gain\, private benefit\, private enterprise\, increasing jobs\, increasing tax revenue or economic development.” \nPlaintiff Susette Kelo’s fight has been dramatized in this new film\, Little Pink House\, starring the brilliant\, Oscar-nominated actress Catherine Keener as Kelo. \nThe film is being distributed in an unorthodox manner. Local people sign up to bring it to their town and\, if enough tickets are sold\, a screening proceeds at a selected local theater. We are pleased to announce that Doug Hornig has secured a showing of the film in Charlottesville: \nWHERE: The Regal Stonefield\, 1954 Swanson Dr\, Charlottesville\nWHEN: Thursday\, June 28 at 7:30 p.m.\nTICKETS: Tickets are $12 general admission\, and proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Friends of Nelson. You must buy your tickets online; no tickets will be sold at the door. Purchase tickets here: https://www.tugg.com/events/little-pink-house-dauw \nEminent domain is a hot button topic here in central Virginia\, as Dominion intends to use it to seize private property for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Many of us have been fighting them for several years now\, and continue to do so. \nWe hope to use this event to help educate the public about the importance of fighting eminent domain abuse. Following the film\, there will be a panel discussion and Q&A featuring: John Kramer – Institute for Justice\, Chuck Lollar – Attorney specializing in eminent domain cases\, Richard Averitt – Property owner impacted by Atlantic Coast Pipeline\, Joyce Burton – Board member\, Friends of Nelson\, a nonprofit dedicated to stopping this unnecessary pipeline. \nJoin us – and bring family\, friends\, and neighbors! We’ll see you there!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/little-pink-house-special-showing/
LOCATION:Regal Stonefield\, 1954 Swanson Dr\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Film Screening,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20180509T102550Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20180420T005425Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170410T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20170405T102112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T102112Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
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:20170212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20170126T120044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170126T120044Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20170203T152943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T152943Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
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:20161114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20160929T200023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T200023Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20161107T220945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161107T220945Z
UID:6231-1479063600-1479070800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Linzey and Johnson Speak on Community Rights
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Linzey will be appearing along with noted environmental writer and activist Derrick Jensen\, in Charlottesville\, at 7pm\, at the Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church. \nLinzey is the Executive Director of the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF).  Derrick Jensen is considered one of the most outspoken voices on applied deep ecology movement and deep green resistance. Winner of numerous awards and honors including the Eric Hoffer Book Award\, USA Today’s Critic’s Choice award and Press Action’s Person of the Year. Jensen is the author of over twenty books\, including Endgame\, A Language Older Than Words\, and his latest title The Myth of Human Supremacy.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/linzey-and-johnson-speak-on-community-rights/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church\, 717 Rugby Rd\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20160930T144416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161017T115829Z
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SUMMARY:Pipeline Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance (ABRA) and the POWHR Coalition will co-host a Pipeline Summit on Saturday\, November 12\, 2016\, in Natural Bridge\, VA. The 10 am to 4 pm meeting is designed to aid participants working to defeat the pipelines proposed across the Allegheny-Blue Ridge region with improved information\, messages and skills to carry on their efforts in 2017. \nThere is a $10 charge for lunch and beverages (a wide choice of sandwiches and salads will be available) to be paid upon your arrival. \nThe need for reforming property rights laws\, particularly eminent domain\, will be a major subject addressed. Participating in this important discussion will be: \n\nLarry Shapiro\, Associate Director for Program Development\, Rockefeller Family Fund\, New York City. He is also President of the Board of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEFFA)\, the organization that released a study in April on the risks of pipeline expansions in the Appalachian region. Mr. Shapiro convened a national conference in June on “Pipelines and Eminent Domain.” He will be discussing a new initiative that seeks to reform the ability of pipeline companies to utilize eminent domain laws.\nRichard Averitt\, CEO at Digital ReLab and a Nelson County\, VA resident. Mr. Averitt has been significantly impacted by the proposed ACP. A 100-acre property he and his father\, Dick Averitt\, purchased in the Rockfish Valley portion of Nelson County\, VA to build a resort is in the path of the ACP\, thus preventing the resort development from proceeding. The resort would create 50 full-time and 50-75 part-time jobs\, significantly more permanent employment than the ACP would create in the entire Commonwealth of Virginia.\nKate Wofford\, Executive Director\, Shenandoah Valley Network\, an organization whose mission is to maintain healthy and productive rural landscapes and communities\, to protect and restore natural resources\, and to strengthen and sustain the region’s agricultural economy. Ms. Wofford will discuss the environmental easement issue in Virginia and also serve as the panel’s moderator.\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/pipeline-summit/
LOCATION:Natural Bridge Hotel\, 15 Appledore Lane \, Natural Bridge\, VA\, 24578\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker,Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
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:20161014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20160929T195318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161010T233709Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20160603T122929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160603T122929Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Poet Amelia Williams has found a way to leverage art as a direct blocking and delay tactic in the fight against fracked gas pipelines and compressor stations.     Walking Wildwood Trail: Poems and Photographs is a book about an eco-poetry art trail created as a tactic against the proposed Atlantic Coast pipeline.  All proceeds from the book of poetry and photography documenting Amelia’s project benefit Friends of Nelson and Wild Virginia. The significance\, she hopes\, reaches everyone. \nAmelia will be reading her poems at Afton Mountain Vineyards on Sunday June 5\, 2016.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Afton Mountain Vineyards\, 234 Vineyard Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160511T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160511T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20160401T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160401T003947Z
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SUMMARY:Legislator's Wrap-Up Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The Nelson County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Wrap-up Breakfast will be held in the RVCC Auditorium on Wednesday\, May 11\, 2016. Doors open at 7:30\, and the breakfast begins at 8:00 AM. Come hear the latest news on the 2016 General Assembly legislation and speak directly to your elected representatives. Invited speakers: Senator Creigh Deeds\, Delegate Richard “Dickie” Bell\, and Delegate Matt Farris. All Nelson County residents are welcome to attend. Due to a required commitment to the caterer\, all “no shows” will be responsible for payment.  Cost: $12.00 for Chamber Members\, $15.00 for non-members. Reservations are necessary. RSVP to Elaine Hooker at ehooker03@aol.com or 434-962-5022 by May 6
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/legislators-wrap-up-breakfast/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:ehooker03@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20160426T220133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T220133Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20160428T005135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T005135Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar:  Paying for the Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:A Webinar on Tuesday May 3 at 2 pm on Paying for the Pipelines: The high cost of switching to natural gas. Join the webinar\, featuring a panel of experts\, and find out more about the proposed expansion natural gas infrastructure in Appalachia. The speakers will provide information about the expected costs of these projects\, both financial and environmental\, and discuss the impact they would have on local communities and landscapes. They will also be available to answer your questions in this live presentation!  Register here (no charge\, but you need to register so the organizers can give you details of how to participate).
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/webinar-paying-for-the-pipeline/
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160424
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20160410T130557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160410T130557Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160422T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20160328T161930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160328T161930Z
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SUMMARY:An Earth Day Conversation with Barbara Kingsolver
DESCRIPTION:One of Virginia’s best-loved writers talks about art and the land that inspires her.  All proceeds benefit Virginia Organizing.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/an-earth-day-conversation-with-barbara-kingsolver/
LOCATION:The Paramount\, 215 E. Main St.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20160415T002834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160415T002834Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160405T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20160331T124133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160331T124133Z
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SUMMARY:Impact of Fracking on Our Water
DESCRIPTION:Sharon Ponton\, of the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League (BREDL)\, will present on fracking and how it affects water resources and can be linked to man-made earthquakes.  As a part of her work with BREDL\, her goal is to start a group in Nelson which will work to ban fracking and its various related activities such as injection wells and/or wastewater treatment plants. \nNon-fracked water\, lemonade and coffee will be provided.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/impact-of-fracking-on-our-water/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 1934 Crabtree Falls Highway\, Massies Mill\, VA\, 22967\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T182124
CREATED:20160206T195300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160206T195300Z
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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
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