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SUMMARY:Wild Virginia's Online Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Missing the Wild Virginia Film Festival? We are too. But COVID-19 is not stopping Wild Virginia from bringing you environmental films\, speakers\, music and prizes. \nJoin them for Wild Virginia’s online film festival: Wild Streams!  June 5\, 2020\, 6-7 pm \nTo help get us all through until we can gather again in-person for the Film Festival\, they are planning a night of inspiring music\, film\, and entertainment for you. \nRegister here and they will send you a password to watch the show. They’ll be kicking off the festival on World Environment Day: Friday\, June 5th. So\, grab your favorite beverage\, relax from your living room\, and get ready to be inspired!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/wild-virginias-online-film-festival/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Virginia":MAILTO:info@wildvirginia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110008
CREATED:20200511T121616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T121616Z
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SUMMARY:SUN SiNG in Place Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Sun Sing in Place Concert Series: 7-8 pm. Join the SUN SiNG Collective for their ARTivism Virginia Concert series alternate Thursdays through June:  June 4\, June 18. Environmental resistance music\, poetry\, guest speaker updates\, video and action alerts. Uplift promised.  Live on Facebook: www.facebook.com/artivismvirginia/ on Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/artivismvirginia/ and and on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/artivismvirginia/ Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/211320550098945/20550098945/ \nOur May 7 concert can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTL9prwtaoo \n“SUN SiNG iN PLACE” is an online concert series from ARTivism Virginia featuring music from individual SUN SiNG Collective members and those they’re quarantined with\, as well as guest ARTivists and leaders in the fight against the Mountain Valley\, Atlantic Coast\, and MVP Southgate pipelines\, and other threatening fracked gas infrastructure in our region. \nThe SUN SiNG Collective is a group of musicians and visual artists formed in 2019 to create\, record\, and perform original material to support the work of the broad\, deep\, and growing coalition fighting fracked gas infrastructure. The group\, led by co-producers Graham Smith-White and Kay Ferguson\, collectively arranged and remotely recorded “To The River”\, and original song by member Joshua Vana\, using the Sun Bus\, an off-road vehicle with solar-powered recording and concert-level sound capability. Their work last spring culminated at the SUN SiNG Concert in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, and the music ensemble has continued to show up to support those fighting for environmental justice in our region.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/sun-sing-in-place-concert-series-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Concert,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110008
CREATED:20200511T115427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T115427Z
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SUMMARY:STREET SiNG ARTivism Virginia Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:STREET SiNG ARTivism Virginia Workshop Series\, 7-8 pm. Alternate Thursdays through June:  May 28\, June 11\, June 25. Interactive workshops to develop materials\, skills and agreements for when we come back out together. \nSTREET SiNG Workshop: A bi-weekly hour long zoom workshop to cultivate skills\, art and agreements for future environmental events in Virginia. Each workshop will have time for a teach in and time for participation. MUST PRE-REGISTER! \nRegister here to receive link in email from Zoom:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/vpcvc-mhrzourFiVBMZFLX9AzmRViwqtuQ \nAnd on those other Thursdays\, you want to tune in to the Sun Sing in Place Concert Series (through June) here:\nVimeo:\nwww.vimeo.com/artivismvirginia/\nYouTube:\nwww.youtube.com/channel/UCgOuscF5Bp8pMXD89KF68Qg/videos\nFacebook:\nwww.facebook.com/artivismvirginia/\nevent link: https://www.facebook.com/events/211320550098945/ \nStreet Sing workshop topics may include: \n– Songs for rallies\, marches\, actions\n– Call and response chants\n– Poster/sign making\n– Street theater/ritual/sculpture\n– Street puppetry\n– Banner making\n– Banner dropping\n– Shirt silk screen\n– Water Flags\n– Photographing an event\n– Rhythm: street drumming\n– Followship: in action agreements\, signals/gestures\, safeties\n– Mobile sound\, megaphone & public address\n– Stomp: body sourced sound and movement\n– Circles of Protection and the value of repeated events \nProducer: Kay Ferguson\nTechnical Director: Graham Smith White\nCo-Producers: Sun Sing Collective\nInstructors: Virginia ARTivists
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/street-sing-artivism-virginia-workshop-series-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110008
CREATED:20200505T223454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T223454Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Clean Transportation Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is excited to announce “Movement-Building May: A Month of Digital Climate Activism!” \nIn the world of coronavirus\, we know more than ever how important it is to listen to science and build a strong\, resilient community. That’s why we at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network are celebrating May Day by kicking off a month of trainings\, discussions\, and more. You’ll learn all about how to level up your advocacy — without leaving your home. \nNow is the time to build the skills we need so as soon as we’re able to take to the streets again\, we’ll be ready for massive organized action. Join us. Sign up here for “Movement-Building May” events. \nSo sign up today before the seats fill up: \n\nTuesday\, May 5\, 6:00pm: Climate Science Crash Course\nTuesday\, May 12\, 7:00pm: “From Paris to Pittsburgh”: Movie Screening and Discussion\nTuesday\, May 19\, 7:00pm: Social media training for climate advocacy\nTuesday\, May 26\, 7:00pm: Virginia Clean Transportation Info Sesh and Discussion
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/virginia-clean-transportation-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110008
CREATED:20200511T121236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T121236Z
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SUMMARY:SUN SiNG in Place Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Sun Sing in Place Concert Series: 7-8 pm. Join the SUN SiNG Collective for their ARTivism Virginia Concert series alternate Thursdays through June:  May 21\, June 4\, June 18. Environmental resistance music\, poetry\, guest speaker updates\, video and action alerts. Uplift promised.  Live on Facebook: www.facebook.com/artivismvirginia/ on Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/artivismvirginia/ and and on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/artivismvirginia/ Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/211320550098945/20550098945/ \nOur May 7 concert can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTL9prwtaoo \n“SUN SiNG iN PLACE” is an online concert series from ARTivism Virginia featuring music from individual SUN SiNG Collective members and those they’re quarantined with\, as well as guest ARTivists and leaders in the fight against the Mountain Valley\, Atlantic Coast\, and MVP Southgate pipelines\, and other threatening fracked gas infrastructure in our region. \nThe SUN SiNG Collective is a group of musicians and visual artists formed in 2019 to create\, record\, and perform original material to support the work of the broad\, deep\, and growing coalition fighting fracked gas infrastructure. The group\, led by co-producers Graham Smith-White and Kay Ferguson\, collectively arranged and remotely recorded “To The River”\, and original song by member Joshua Vana\, using the Sun Bus\, an off-road vehicle with solar-powered recording and concert-level sound capability. Their work last spring culminated at the SUN SiNG Concert in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, and the music ensemble has continued to show up to support those fighting for environmental justice in our region.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/sun-sing-in-place-concert-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Concert,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110008
CREATED:20200505T223213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T223213Z
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SUMMARY:Social Media Training for Climate Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is excited to announce “Movement-Building May: A Month of Digital Climate Activism!” \nIn the world of coronavirus\, we know more than ever how important it is to listen to science and build a strong\, resilient community. That’s why we at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network are celebrating May Day by kicking off a month of trainings\, discussions\, and more. You’ll learn all about how to level up your advocacy — without leaving your home. \nNow is the time to build the skills we need so as soon as we’re able to take to the streets again\, we’ll be ready for massive organized action. Join us. Sign up here for “Movement-Building May” events. \nSo sign up today before the seats fill up: \n\nTuesday\, May 5\, 6:00pm: Climate Science Crash Course\nTuesday\, May 12\, 7:00pm: “From Paris to Pittsburgh”: Movie Screening and Discussion\nTuesday\, May 19\, 7:00pm: Social media training for climate advocacy\nTuesday\, May 26\, 7:00pm: Virginia Clean Transportation Info Sesh and Discussion
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/social-media-training-for-climate-advocacy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110008
CREATED:20200511T115149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T115149Z
UID:16932-1589482800-1589486400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:STREET SiNG ARTivism Virginia Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:STREET SiNG ARTivism Virginia Workshop Series\, 7-8 pm. Alternate Thursdays through June:  May 14\, May 28\, June 11\, June 25. Interactive workshops to develop materials\, skills and agreements for when we come back out together. \nSTREET SiNG Workshop: A bi-weekly hour long zoom workshop to cultivate skills\, art and agreements for future environmental events in Virginia. Each workshop will have time for a teach in and time for participation. MUST PRE-REGISTER! \nRegister here to receive link in email from Zoom:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/vpcvc-mhrzourFiVBMZFLX9AzmRViwqtuQ \nAnd on those other Thursdays\, you want to tune in to the Sun Sing in Place Concert Series (through June) here:\nVimeo:\nwww.vimeo.com/artivismvirginia/\nYouTube:\nwww.youtube.com/channel/UCgOuscF5Bp8pMXD89KF68Qg/videos\nFacebook:\nwww.facebook.com/artivismvirginia/\nevent link: https://www.facebook.com/events/211320550098945/ \nStreet Sing workshop topics may include: \n– Songs for rallies\, marches\, actions\n– Call and response chants\n– Poster/sign making\n– Street theater/ritual/sculpture\n– Street puppetry\n– Banner making\n– Banner dropping\n– Shirt silk screen\n– Water Flags\n– Photographing an event\n– Rhythm: street drumming\n– Followship: in action agreements\, signals/gestures\, safeties\n– Mobile sound\, megaphone & public address\n– Stomp: body sourced sound and movement\n– Circles of Protection and the value of repeated events \nProducer: Kay Ferguson\nTechnical Director: Graham Smith White\nCo-Producers: Sun Sing Collective\nInstructors: Virginia ARTivists
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/street-sing-artivism-virginia-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110008
CREATED:20200505T222907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T222907Z
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SUMMARY:Film:  From Paris to Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is excited to announce “Movement-Building May: A Month of Digital Climate Activism!” \nIn the world of coronavirus\, we know more than ever how important it is to listen to science and build a strong\, resilient community. That’s why we at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network are celebrating May Day by kicking off a month of trainings\, discussions\, and more. You’ll learn all about how to level up your advocacy — without leaving your home. \nNow is the time to build the skills we need so as soon as we’re able to take to the streets again\, we’ll be ready for massive organized action. Join us. Sign up here for “Movement-Building May” events. \nSo sign up today before the seats fill up: \n\nTuesday\, May 5\, 6:00pm: Climate Science Crash Course\nTuesday\, May 12\, 7:00pm: “From Paris to Pittsburgh”: Movie Screening and Discussion\nTuesday\, May 19\, 7:00pm: Social media training for climate advocacy\nTuesday\, May 26\, 7:00pm: Virginia Clean Transportation Info Sesh and Discussion
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/film-from-paris-to-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110008
CREATED:20200326T151556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T151556Z
UID:16706-1588789800-1588798800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Wild Virginia Film Festival - Charlottesville - RESCHEDULED
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Rivers – Preview from Freshwaters Illustrated on Vimeo. \nWild Virginia is hosting their own special film festival this year!  RESCHEDULED to September 15\, 2020. \nThey will be bringing audiences the award-winning film Hidden Rivers\, along with several other short films that highlight our rivers\, streams\, and forests and how we can protect them. \nTen years in the making\, Hidden Rivers is Freshwaters Illustrated’s newest feature film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region\, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region\, and reveals both the beauty and vulnerability of these ecosystems. \nSeptember 15\, 2020\, at Violet Crown in Charlottesville\, 6:30 pm – BUY TICKETS \nWild Virginia expects to sell out quickly\, so buy your tickets now.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/wild-virginia-film-festival-charlottesville-rescheduled-2/
LOCATION:Violet Crown Cinema\, 200 W. Main St.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Virginia":MAILTO:info@wildvirginia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110008
CREATED:20200309T160340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T143618Z
UID:16629-1588703400-1588712400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Wild Virginia Film Festival - Staunton - RESCHEDULED
DESCRIPTION:﻿ \nHidden Rivers – Preview from Freshwaters Illustrated on Vimeo. \nWild Virginia is hosting their own special film festival this year! \nRESCHEDULED:  now September 13\, 2020 \nThey will be bringing audiences the award-winning film Hidden Rivers\, along with several other short films that highlight our rivers\, streams\, and forests and how we can protect them. \nTen years in the making\, Hidden Rivers is Freshwaters Illustrated’s newest feature film that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region\, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of conservation biologists and explorers throughout the region\, and reveals both the beauty and vulnerability of these ecosystems. \nMay 5\, 2020\, rescheduled to September 13\, 2020\, at Visulite Theater in Staunton\, 6:30 pm – BUY TICKETS \nMay 6\, 2020\, rescheduled to September 15\, 2020\, at Violet Crown in Charlottesville\, 6:30 pm – BUY TICKETS \nWild Virginia expects both shows to sell out quickly\, so buy your tickets now.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/wild-virginia-film-festival-staunton-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Visulite Cinema\, 12 N Augusta St.\, Staunton\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Virginia":MAILTO:info@wildvirginia.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110008
CREATED:20200505T222632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T222632Z
UID:16882-1588701600-1588708800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Climate Science Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is excited to announce “Movement-Building May: A Month of Digital Climate Activism!” \n\nIn the world of coronavirus\, we know more than ever how important it is to listen to science and build a strong\, resilient community. That’s why we at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network are celebrating May Day by kicking off a month of trainings\, discussions\, and more. You’ll learn all about how to level up your advocacy — without leaving your home. \nNow is the time to build the skills we need so as soon as we’re able to take to the streets again\, we’ll be ready for massive organized action. Join us. Sign up here for “Movement-Building May” events. \nSo sign up today before the seats fill up: \n\nTuesday\, May 5\, 6:00pm: Climate Science Crash Course\nTuesday\, May 12\, 7:00pm: “From Paris to Pittsburgh”: Movie Screening and Discussion\nTuesday\, May 19\, 7:00pm: Social media training for climate advocacy\nTuesday\, May 26\, 7:00pm: Virginia Clean Transportation Info Sesh and Discussion
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/climate-science-crash-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110008
CREATED:20200227T135145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T151422Z
UID:16570-1588528800-1588536000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Free Movie:  Before the Flood - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:May 3\, 2020\, 6pm. Free Movie: Before the Flood – POSTPONED \nFinal film in the Climate Change Movie Series\nFREE at the Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 6pm in the Rockfish U room at the RVCC \nFrom Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens and Academy Award-winning actor\, environmental activist and U.N. Messenger of Peace Leonardo DiCaprio\, Before the Flood presents a riveting account of the dramatic changes now occurring around the world due to climate change\, as well as the actions we as individuals and as a society can take to prevent catastrophic disruption of life on our planet. The film follows DiCaprio as he travels to five continents and the Arctic speaking to scientists\, world leaders\, activists and local residents to gain a deeper understanding of this complex issue and investigate concrete solutions to the most pressing environmental challenge of our time.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/free-movie-before-the-flood-postponed/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200405T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20200227T134802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T125217Z
UID:16567-1586109600-1586115000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Free Movie:  Racing Extinction - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED\nApril 5\, 2020\, 6pm. Free Movie: Racing Extinction \nClimate Change Movie Series\nFREE at the Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 6pm\nHeld on the first Sunday of the month (March-May) in the Rockfish U room at the RVCC \nComing up:\nSunday\, 5/3: “Before the Flood”
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/free-movie-racing-extinction-postponed/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20200309T211113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T094303Z
UID:16643-1585393200-1585407600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Buckingham Spring Celebration - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the coronavirus and a desire to keep all of us as safe and healthy as possible\, the Friends of Buckingham Spring Celebration is cancelled (for now). We are all so excited to gather with you and celebrate our shared good work\, but we’ll have to wait a while yet to do so. \nWhen: Saturday\, March 28\, 2020\, 11 AM – 3 PM\nWhere: The “B.A.R.N.” (Buckingham Agriculture Resource Network)\, 11851 W James Anderson Hwy\, Buckingham\, VA 23921 \nJoin Friends of Buckingham\, Appalachian Voices\, and friends for a spring party to celebrate the 4th Circuit Court victory over the Buckingham Compressor Station! Hurray\, Union Hill! Hurray\, Environmental Justice! \nThis is an opportunity to show gratitude for all the hard work we’ve put in the last 5 years with the help of allies and partners across the region. We’ll recap where we’ve been and share what is coming up next. Fun games\, activities\, and music (feel free to bring an instrument if you like). Potluck style. Please bring a dish to share! \nPlease RSVP to Lara Mack at 540-246-9720 or lcmack4286@gmail.com by March 21\, 2020. \nWe’ll send additional information out closer to the date. Keep an eye on your inboxes for updates in a couple of weeks! \nWarmly\,\nFriends of Buckingham\, Appalachian Voices\, and friends
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-buckingham-spring-celebration-postponed/
LOCATION:Buckingham Agriculture Resource Network\, 11851 W James Anderson Hwy\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20200227T135612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T135612Z
UID:16574-1584532800-1584536400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 18\, 2020\, noon-1 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, protest against the ACP. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters. Park at Kroger. Sponsored by Friends of Buckingham and Cancel Compressor Coalition.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-47/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20200227T135423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T135423Z
UID:16572-1583323200-1583326800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 4\, 2020\, noon-1 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, protest against the ACP. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters. Park at Kroger. Sponsored by Friends of Buckingham and Cancel Compressor Coalition.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-46/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20200221T123644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T123644Z
UID:16500-1583085600-1583091000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Free Movie: Happening\, A Clean Energy Revolution
DESCRIPTION:March 1\, 2020\, 6pm. Free Movie: Happening\, A Clean Energy Revolution \nClimate Change Movie Series\nFREE at the Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 6pm\nHeld on the first Sunday of each month in the Rockfish U room at the RVCC \nComing up:\nSunday\, 4/5: “Racing Extinction”\nSunday\, 5/3: “Before the Flood” \n 
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/free-movie-happening-a-clean-energy-revolution/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20200130T154927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T154927Z
UID:16377-1582538400-1582549200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Forest Service vs the Cowpasture River Preservation et al
DESCRIPTION:The arguments in the case of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Forest Service vs the Cowpasture River Preservation et al\, in which the ACP is appealing the Fourth Circuit Court’s vacating of the Forest Service’s permit for the ACP to cross the Appalachian Trail\, will be heard at the Supreme Court beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday February 24\, 2020. \nAlthough there is no way to remotely stream oral arguments at the Supreme Court in real time\, the transcript of the oral argument will be available in the afternoon on February 24. On Friday February 28\, the audio recording of the argument will be published. \nAvailable the afternoon of February 24: Transcript of oral argument\nAvailable on February 28: Audio of argument
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/forest-service-vs-the-cowpasture-river-preservation-et-al/
LOCATION:US Supreme Court\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Court Cases
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20191202T014135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T014135Z
UID:16010-1582113600-1582117200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 19\, 2020\, noon-1 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, protest against the ACP. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters. Park at Kroger. Sponsored by Friends of Buckingham and Cancel Compressor Coalition.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-45/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20191202T014006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T014006Z
UID:16008-1580904000-1580907600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 5\, 2020\, noon-1 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, protest against the ACP. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters. Park at Kroger. Sponsored by Friends of Buckingham and Cancel Compressor Coalition.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-44/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20200130T154413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T233437Z
UID:16373-1580896800-1580922000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Natural Gas Act - Congressional Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on the Natural Gas Act on Wednesday February 5\, 2020.  Included in the hearing will be discussion on H.R.5454 – Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act. The hearing is open to the public on Wednesday\, February 5\, at 10 am in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled\, “Modernizing the Natural Gas Act to Ensure it Works for Everyone.” \nThe House Committee’s press release\, with information on the hearing\, is here.  Information for this hearing\, including the Committee Memorandum\, witness list\, testimony and a live webcast will be posted here as they become available. \nH.R.5454 – Fairness for Landowners Facing Eminent Domain Act that is being referenced in the hearing is here. \nA press release from the Fairness for Landowners bill’s sponsor\, NJ Representative Tom Malinowski\, is here.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/natural-gas-act-congressional-hearing/
LOCATION:Rayburn House Office Building\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20191202T013737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T013737Z
UID:16005-1579694400-1579698000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 22\, 2020\, noon-1 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, protest against the ACP. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters. Park at Kroger. Sponsored by Friends of Buckingham and Cancel Compressor Coalition.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-43/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20191107T120348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T120348Z
UID:15942-1578985200-1579010400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Climate Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:CCAN Action Fund and Sierra Club’s Grassroots Climate Lobby Day\, 7:00 am – 2:00 pm\, January 14\, 2020\, Start at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: 815 E Grace St Richmond\, VA 23219 \nEvents will include the unveiling of a groundbreaking Sierra Club study that proves that a 100% clean energy pathway is possible in Virginia. You’ll also hear directly from legislators and activists about how you can most effectively make your voice heard. There will be meetings set up with legislators for participants to lobby on important policies like Solar Freedom\, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative\, and an equitable pathway to 100% clean energy. And there will be a big rally! \nDetails\, RSVP\, and tickets here.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/climate-lobby-day/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 815 East Grace St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lobbying,Rally
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T220000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20191002T211759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T125555Z
UID:15776-1578852000-1578866400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Nelson Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday January 12\, 2020\, at Rockfish Valley Community Center from 6-10 p.m. for our annual meeting and potluck. We’ll vote on Board members and officers for 2020\, review our 2019 accomplishments\, talk about plans for 2020\, and enjoy being together. Local favorites Kim and Jimbo Carey will provide our music. Beer\, wine\, cider – and potluck dinner! \nBring friends\, bring family\, bring your potluck dish\, and come help us usher in a new decade!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-nelson-annual-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20191202T013540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T013810Z
UID:16003-1578484800-1578488400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 8\, 2020\, noon-1 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, protest against the ACP. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters. Park at Kroger. Sponsored by Friends of Buckingham and Cancel Compressor Coalition.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-42/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20191104T014831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191130T011355Z
UID:15931-1578241800-1578252600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Movie and Discussion\, January 5th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Racing Extinction\, a movie and discussion sponsored by Virginia Interfaith Power and Light and the Rockfish Presbyterian Church Youth Group\, Sunday\, January 5\, 2020\, Rockfish Presbyterian Church\, 5016 Rockfish Valley Hwy (Rt 151)\, Faber\, VA 22938. Potluck dinner 4:30pm\, Movie 5pm. \nDiscussion following movie lead by Mindy Zlotnick who serves in Yogaville Environmental Solutions\, protecting the environment and supporting the growth of renewable energy at the ashram. Through Buckingham: We the People\, she has collaborated with CELDF to write a Community Bill of Rights for the James River. This document gives the local community the right to self-government and gives Nature the same rights as humans and corporations. She is a Climate Reality Leader with former Vice President Al Gore’s group Climate Reality Training. \nFor info\, contact: cheryl@cstone.net
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/movie-and-discussion-january-5th/
LOCATION:Rockfish Presbyterian Church\, 5016 Rockfish Valley Highway (Rt. 151)\, Nellysford\, 22958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Social Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20191104T012530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T012530Z
UID:15928-1576670400-1576674000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 18\, 2019\, noon-1 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, protest against the ACP. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters. Park at Kroger. Sponsored by Friends of Buckingham and Cancel Compressor Coalition.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-41/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20191104T012323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T012323Z
UID:15926-1575460800-1575464400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 4\, 2019\, noon-1 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, protest against the ACP. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters. Park at Kroger. Sponsored by Friends of Buckingham and Cancel Compressor Coalition.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-40/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20190915T161948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190915T161948Z
UID:15691-1574251200-1574254800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 20\, 2019\,  noon-1 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, protest against the ACP. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters. Park at Kroger. Sponsored by Friends of Buckingham and Cancel Compressor Coalition.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-39/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T110009
CREATED:20191023T125202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T125306Z
UID:15873-1574008200-1574019000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Movie and Discussion\, November 17
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a movie and discussion sponsored by Virginia Interfaith Power and Light and the Rockfish Presbyterian Church Youth Group\, Sunday\, November 17\, 2019\, Rockfish Presbyterian Church\, 5016 Rockfish Valley Hwy (Rt 151)\, Faber\, VA 22938. Potluck dinner 4:30pm\, Movie 5pm. \nDiscussion following the movie will be lead by Kendyl Crawford\, Director of VAIP\, who is at the forefront of congregational organizing efforts taking place in Virginia around the issue of climate change\, which has far-reaching justice and moral implications. \nFor info\, contact: cheryl@cstone.net \nFrom Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens and Academy Award-winning actor\, environmental activist and U.N. Messenger of Peace Leonardo DiCaprio\, Before the Flood presents a riveting account of the dramatic changes now occurring around the world due to climate change\, as well as the actions we as individuals and as a society can take to prevent catastrophic disruption of life on our planet. The film follows DiCaprio as he travels to five continents and the Arctic speaking to scientists\, world leaders\, activists and local residents to gain a deeper understanding of this complex issue and investigate concrete solutions to the most pressing environmental challenge of our time.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/movie-and-discussion-november-17/
LOCATION:Rockfish Presbyterian Church\, 5016 Rockfish Valley Highway (Rt. 151)\, Nellysford\, 22958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Social Event
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