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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190120T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190120T130000
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SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 20\, 2018\, gather at 11:30 a.m.\, protest 12-1 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-15/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20190104T130730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T130730Z
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SUMMARY:CSI Local Coordination Meeting - Deerfield VA
DESCRIPTION:A workshop in Deerfield VA on the pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI) will be held on Monday\, January 14th\, 10am-2pm\, at the Deerfield Community Center\, 64 Marble Valley Rd.\, Deerfield VA. \nWhile recent wins are to be celebrated\, let’s not let our guard down against ACP. Join friends and neighbors getting organized against destructive and damaging construction practices and gain the tools and training you need to blow the whistle on Dominion. \nThe event is free.  Bring your own lunch\, and CSI will be providing snacks.   Please register\, as the form helps plan for number of attendees. Please be sure to share the link to this form with anyone you invite to this event. \nREGISTER HERE \nFurther information or questions: ben@blueridgegeographics.com
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/csi-local-coordination-meeting-deerfield-va/
LOCATION:Deerfield Community Center\, 64 Marble Valley Rd\, Deerfield VA\, VA\, 24432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Pipeline CSI":MAILTO:ben@blueridgegeographics.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181229T154516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181229T154516Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit for Direct Resistance to the MVP
DESCRIPTION:STILL HERE: A FRIENDLY CITY BENEFIT FOR DIRECT RESISTANCE TO THE MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE \nFRIDAY\, JANUARY 11TH\, 2019\, 7:00PM\nPale Fire Brewing Company\, HARRISONBURG \nFREE – PLEASE DONATE \nGrayling Skyy\nKira Young\nZooanzoo\nMara Eve Robbins of Preserve Floyd\nChris Howdyshell (of Dr.How and the Reasons to Live\, The Dish Dogs\, Red River Rollercoaster) \n***CA$H DONATION$ PREFERRED*** \nDonations to benefit Appalachians Against Pipelines. \nThis event will include music\, spoken word\, pipeline updates\, an auction and raffle. \nA great lineup and wonderful night ahead. Let’s let MVP know that We Are Not Going Anywhere! \nCome one\, come all\, in support of environmental justice! Bring a friend or three\, and bring cash money if you can!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/benefit-for-direct-resistance-to-the-mvp/
LOCATION:Pale Fire Brewing Company\, 217 S Liberty St Ste 105\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181229T155406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181229T155406Z
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SUMMARY:Air Pollution Control Board Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Air Pollution Control Board meeting on the draft air permit for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline compressor station in Union Hill.  After postponing the vote at their meetings on November 9 and December 19\, 2018\, the Board will vote on the permit – following an additional but greatly abbreviated comment period\, December 21\, 2018 – January 4\, 2019.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/air-pollution-control-board-hearing-4/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond-Midlothian\, James River Parlor G/H\, 1021 Koger Center Boulevard\, Richmond\, VA\, 23235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181205T182945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181229T003843Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Nelson Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:After you ring in the New Year\, we’ve got some celebrating to do together. We’ve had some recent victories in our fight against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline – so join us at Rockfish Valley Community Center on the 5th of January!\n \nDoors open at 5:30 pm\, short meeting at 6 pm\, music and dancing at 7 pm.\n \nBring a dish to share. Include a label so folks know what it is.\n \nLive Music by The Findells. Known for their passionate\, energetic live shows … including a mix of original songs and diverse covers that encourage dancing & fun. The Fins have carved out their own sound and created a unique and lasting legend in the Shenandoah Valley & beyond\, so bring those dancing shoes. Check out their latest video from the Bare Winter Trees record.\n \nYou’ll be able to renew your membership to Friends of Nelson for 2019. We value your support – both time & money. We’ve said it before … we’ll say it again .. the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is not a done deal.\n \nHappy New Year! See you on the 5th …\n 
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-nelson-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181213T141209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T141209Z
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SUMMARY:CSI General Information Workshop – Augusta County
DESCRIPTION:The first general information workshop in Augusta County on the pipeline Compliance Surveillance Initiative (CSI) will be held on Saturday\, January 5th\, 10am-2pm\, at the Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad\, 10 Manor Rd.\, Stuarts Draft VA. \nWhile recent wins are to be celebrated\, let’s not let our guard down against ACP. Join friends and neighbors getting organized against destructive and damaging construction practices and gain the tools and training you need to blow the whistle on Dominion. \nThe event is free\, but CSI will be providing a light lunch and the form helps them plan for numbers and dietary restrictions. Please be sure to share the link to this form with anyone you invite to this event. \nREGISTER HERE. \nFurther information or questions: ben@blueridgegeographics.com
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/csi-general-information-workshop-augusta-county/
LOCATION:Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad\, 10 Manor Rd.\, Stuarts Draft\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Pipeline CSI":MAILTO:ben@blueridgegeographics.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181223T174758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T005416Z
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SUMMARY:Corruption Will Not Stand - Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 3\, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\n800 E Canal St\, Richmond\, VA 23219-3916\, United States \nGovernor Northam is holding a fundraiser with Dominion Executive Bob Blue and Dominion’s Law Firm McGuire Woods (among other corporate interests) for his “The Way Ahead” PAC – this is corruption on display\, and this corruption is the reason projects like both the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines and others that harm Virginia communities for private profit are rubber-stamped in our state. \nPLEASE JOIN US for a demonstration outside of the reception to send a message to Governor Northam and any future candidates in Virginia: Corporate corruption in our government will not stand – The Way Ahead for Virginia will be free of corrupt money\, like from Dominion\, and free of corporate shills like Northam! \nWe will demonstrate outside of the McGuire Woods building (800 E Canal St – where the fundraiser reception is being held)\, from 5:30-7:30 (the time of the fundraiser). Bring your signs and banners to make the message visible (we will have some signs to share). \nCome for all or part of the event and send a clear message to Northam and any future politicians – this type of corruption will no longer stand. Dominion’s days in our government are over! \nHosted by Virginia Pipeline Resisters\, WIld Virginia\, Sierra Club Virginia Chapter\, Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League\, Food & Water Watch Virginia\, Preserve Floyd\, Friends of Nelson\, Free Nelson\, Friends of Augusta
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/corruption-will-not-stand-demonstration/
LOCATION:800 E. Canal St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223-3916\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181227T135104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T135104Z
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SUMMARY:Comment Writing Party
DESCRIPTION:Counter the Grinch move by DEQ and Northam by making a public comment to the Air Pollution Control Board before January 4\, 2019. \nComment writing gathering: Yogaville Environmental Solutions (YES) will host and live stream a comment writing party on January 2\, 2019\, 7:30pm\, at Yogaville’s Multi-Purpose Room\, with support from Friends of Buckingham\, and other informed supporters.  With chocolate cake! Watch live stream for more guidance on your comments.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/comment-writing-party/
LOCATION:Yogaville Multipurpose Room\, 108 Yogaville Way\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Yogaville Environmental Solutions":MAILTO:Enter E-mail Address
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181228T010330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181228T010330Z
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SUMMARY:No Pipeline Rally at C-Ville Dominion headquarters
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 2\, 2019 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST\, Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901. \nCome speak truth to power! No more fossil fuel infrastructure worsening our climate crisis! Stand for environmental justice for residents of Union Hill! The State Air Board is about to vote on Dominion’s proposed compressor station in the community of Union Hill in Buckingham County Virginia. Let’s push back against Dominion’s unchecked political power. As we have witnessed in the increasing media attention and delays in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline\, our showing up does matter. \nRally is sponsored by Friends of Buckingham\, and Cancel-Compressor Coalition.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/no-pipeline-rally-at-c-ville-dominion-headquarters/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181105T011813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T011813Z
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SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 19\, 2018\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 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 Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-12/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181112T180537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181210T002256Z
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SUMMARY:Air Pollution Control Board Hearing
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE:  Wednesday\, December 19\, 2018 at 10 AM – 2:30 PM\, Pocahontas Bldg\, 1100 E. Main St\, Richmond\, VA 23219 \nAir Pollution Control Board meeting on the draft air permit for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline compressor station in Union Hill.  At their November 9\, 2018\, meeting\, the Board voted unanimously to postpone a vote on the permit until their next meeting on December 10\, 2018.  (The December 10 meeting was postponed because of snow\, and will now be held on December 19.) \nIn an unprecedented action less than one week later\, on Thursday\, Nov. 15\, Governor Ralph Northam removed and replaced the two members of the Air Board most demanding of accurate information and environmental justice.  Any action by a uninformed and late packed board whose members have not all heard public opinion on the ACP compressor station is not legitimate.  Mark your calendars to attend the meeting and register your objections to the process.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/air-pollution-control-board-hearing-3/
LOCATION:Pocohontas Building\, 1100 E. Main St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:Enter E-mail Address
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T000000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181125T125657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T224133Z
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SUMMARY:Stand with Union Hill Concert of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:The Stand with Union Hill Concert of Prayer has been rescheduled to Tuesday\, December 18 on the eve of the also rescheduled Air Pollution Control Board Meeting and vote on Union Hill Compressor Station on Wednesday December 19\, 2018. This Interfaith Prayer Vigil with story and song welcomes all seeking to protect all our Virginia communities from the threat of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline compressor in Union Hill. Come for all or any part of the vigil you can. From 7:30 pm to midnight. Richmond Hill 2209 E. Grace Street\, Richmond\, VA \n  \nFaith communities\, water and air protectors\, artists and environmental organizations will come together for the protection of Union Hill and all our children’s futures to share prayer\, story and song. \nMusicians\, performers\, or speakers who want to be part of the program should contact Laney of Earth Folk Collective\, Earthfolkcollective@gmail.com; she is doing the music/art programming/scheduling. \nFor other questions and information contact info@friendsofbuckinghamva.org \nHosted by:\nWater Is Life. Protect It\nFriends of Buckingham\nVirginia Interfaith Power & Light\nEarth Folk Collective\nFriends of Augusta\nFriends of Nelson\nInterfaith Alliance for Climate Justice\nPreserve Floyd\nRaptors VA\nVirginia Pipeline Resisters\nSierra Club Virginia Chapter\nAppalachian Voices\n350 Louden\nChesapeake Climate Action Network\nDivest RVA\nVirginia Poor People’s Campaign\nVirginia River Healers\nWild Virginia
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/stand-with-union-hill-concert-of-prayer/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill\, 2209 E Grace St\, Richmond\, VA\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223-7066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Vigil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181128T104611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181215T111044Z
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing on ACP Flood Plain Crossings in Buckingham County
DESCRIPTION:Buckingham Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 6 pm on Tuesday December 18\, 2018\, on the ACP request to cross floodplains in Buckingham County.  The hearing will be in the County Administration Building\, 13380 West James Anderson Hwy\, Buckingham\, VA 23921. \nThose wishing to speak at the hearing must sign in before 5:30 pm.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/public-hearing-on-acp-flood-plain-crossings-in-buckingham-county/
LOCATION:Buckingham County Administrative Building\, 13380 West James Anderson Hwy (Rt. 60)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20180804T153927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181115T013701Z
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SUMMARY:Circle of Protection
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday afternoon December 16\, 2018\, rain or shine\, join the Circle of Protection\, an interfaith prayer vigil\, co-produced by Friends of Buckingham County\, Virginia and Water is Life. Protect It\, to protect Buckingham County (and all of us!) from the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the proposed Union Hill ACP Compressor Station.  Expect neighbors\, story\, poetry and song. Expect fun. \nThe 1:30-3:30 vigil will be open air (inside if rain) on the grounds of Union Grove Baptist Church\, 2522 Shelton Store Rd\,\, Buckingham\, VA 23921.  Indoor pot luck and speaker following in the church basement. The Circle of Protection is a collaboration of Friends of Buckingham\, Union Hill/Grove Baptist Church\, Yogaville\, VSEC and Water is life. Protect it. \nPrint out directions for the event before setting forth as reception can be vague to nonexistent in certain parts of the county. \nDirections to Union Grove Baptist Church\,\n2522 Shelton Store Rd\, Buckingham\, VA 23921 \nFrom I-64\, take VA-20 S via EXIT 121A toward Scottsville.\nThen 26.82 miles \nTurn right onto Glenmore Rd/VA-655.\nThen 4.72 miles \nTurn sharp left onto Howardsville Rd/VA-602\nThen 5.21 miles \nTurn right onto Pattie Rd/VA-601.\nThen 0.53 miles \nStay straight to go onto Shelton Store Rd/VA-660. Union Grove Baptist Church will be on your left.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/circle-of-protection-16/
LOCATION:Union Grove Baptist Church\, 2522 Shelton Store Rd (Rt 660)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Vigil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181129T002304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T002304Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181108T004826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T152137Z
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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:20181207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181205T110735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T110735Z
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SUMMARY:Rally at Festival Park\, Richmond
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Student Environmental Coalition is sponsoring a rally in Richmond on Friday December 7 at noon.  Fight back against Northam and Dominion!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/rally-at-festival-park-richmond/
LOCATION:Festival Park\, Richmond\, 449 N 7th St\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181105T011613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181123T205535Z
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SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 5\, 2018\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 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 Nelson and Friends of Buckingham.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-11/
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:20181204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181123T121848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181123T121848Z
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SUMMARY:BREDL: Appeal to VA Supreme Court
DESCRIPTION:At noon on Tuesday December 4\, 2018\, the Virginia Supreme Court (100 North 9th Street\, Richmond) will hear the Petition for Appeal in Record # 180933\, Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League\, Inc. et al\, v. Robert C. “Bobby” Jones\, Chairman\, Buckingham County Board of Supervisors. \nThe challenge is to the Buckingham Board of Supervisors for their approval of a Special Use Permit for the proposed Buckingham Compressor Station in an agricultural zone\, and says that the SUP ordinance allows for exceptions for utilities\, but the ACP is a transmission line rather than a utility. \nChuck Lollar\, BREDL’s attorney\, encourages attendance by the public. The appeal asks the court to hear the case on its merits as it was previously dismissed due to technical omissions. If the court grants the appeal\, it will be sent to the Circuit Court.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/bredl-appeal-to-va-supreme-court/
LOCATION:Virginia Supreme Court\, 100 North 9th St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Court Cases
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181128T103039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T103039Z
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing on ACP Flood Plain Crossings in Nelson County
DESCRIPTION:A Public Hearing will be held at 7 pm Monday December 3\, 2018\, in the auditorium at Nelson County High/Middle School (6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy\, Lovingston) to review four of the deferred floodplain variance applications submitted by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline in early 2018.  On January 31\, 2018\, ACP requested the deferrals until such time as they could provide the additional information requested by Nelson County on behalf of the BZA for these four applications to cross designated floodplains. \nThe Board of Zoning Appeals Web page has details about the ACP application as well as links to written comments on the requests submitted to the BZA. (Scroll down past the comments section to get to the links for the ACP application.) \nThose wishing to speak at the hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting. Nelson County has guidelines for speakers at hearings; note that speakers representing a group will have 5 minutes\, individual speakers will have 3 minutes (and may not allocate their time to another individual). \nThe hearing will address these four variance requests: \nVariance # 2018-007 \nConsideration of a request from Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC for a Variance to construct a pipeline across a floodplain in conformance with Article 10 of the Nelson County Zoning Code for construction of a natural gas pipeline across property owned by Ronald Slaughter Jr. & Others\, 14815 Thomas Nelson Hwy\, Lovingston\, Virginia and further identified as Tax Map #45-A-25. \nVariance # 2018-008 \nConsideration of a request from Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC for a Variance to construct a pipeline across a floodplain in conformance with Article 10 of the Nelson County Zoning Code for construction of a natural gas pipeline across the following properties: \n\n\n1434 Starvale Ln\, Shipman\, VA – owned by Gillis Rodgers\, and further identified as Tax Map #46-A-34. \n\n\nTax Map #46-A-12 – owned by Equity Trust Company \n\n\nVariance # 2018-009 \nConsideration of a request from Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC for a Variance to construct a pipeline across a floodplain in conformance with Article 10 of the Nelson County Zoning Code for construction of a natural gas pipeline across property owned by James & Virginia Powell\, 884 Wheelers Cove Rd\, Shipman\, Virginia and further identified as Tax Map #59-A-23. \nVariance # 2018-010 \nConsideration of a request from Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC for a Variance to construct a pipeline across a floodplain in conformance with Article 10 of the Nelson County Zoning Code for construction of a natural gas pipeline across properties owned by Greenway S Corporation\, Tax Maps #60-3-15\, 60-3-16\, and 60-A-28. \nSee a map of the FEMA floodplains on the ACP route. The blue dots on the map (look for them along the orange line that is the pipeline route) are the water crossings. The A (red)\, AE (yellow)\, and X (green) areas on the map are FEMA designated Floodplain Areas. A & AE are the most dangerous part of Floodplains\, called Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA)\, and any permanent structures are prohibited there\, with or without Higher Standards.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/public-hearing-on-acp-flood-plain-crossings-in-nelson-county/
LOCATION:Nelson County High School\, 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy\, Lovingston\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181118T124726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181118T124726Z
UID:13614-1543653000-1543665600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:General Assembly Preview - VA Conservation Network
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Virginia’s 2019 General Assembly session\, the Virginia Conservation Network and its network partners are convening for a preview of what’s in store for our natural resources. Join them Saturday\, December 1\, 2018\, to learn about priority natural resource topics and discuss our collective approach to advancing good environmental policies in the upcoming legislative session. \nSaturday\, December 1\, 2018\, from 8:30 – 12:00 | Cityspace\nRegister now (click on Tickets\, then on Charlottesville) \nAttend the event in person in Richmond\, or join the Charlottesville Watch Party! Appalachian Voices and Piedmont Environmental Council are co-hosting the Charlottesville party\, one of seven around the state. We’ll watch a live stream of Virginia Conservation Network presentations happening in Richmond in real-time\, then have our own discussion about issues that matter to you. Appalachian Voices\, PEC and VCN staff will be on hand to answer questions. \nSpace is limited. Register online and click on “Tickets\,” then select the Charlottesville Watch Party. We’ll bring light breakfast fare and coffee. You bring yourselves! (Parking at Market Street Garage one block from City Space.) \nCommunity Partners. Registration is $15 to cover costs. To ensure no one is precluded from attending due to lack of funds\, we are offering a limited number of free “Community Partner” tickets. Please email cat@appvoices.org\, and type CVILLE WATCH PARTY in the subject line. If you would like to help us defray the cost of tickets for those that may not otherwise be able to attend\, give an additional gift by scrolling down to “Additional Gift” after you’ve selected the number of tickets you’d like to purchase\, and before you hit the “Checkout” button. \nLocations around the state: Richmond in-person; watch parties in Charlottesville\, Danville\, Hampton Roads\, Harrisonburg\, Reston\, Roanoke\, Warrenton. Choose your location after clicking on Tickets.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/general-assembly-preview-va-conservation-network/
LOCATION:Charlottesville City Space\, 100 5th Street\, NE\, Charlottesille\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181123T205440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181123T205440Z
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SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 28\, 2018\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 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 Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-13/
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:20181127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181123T022847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181124T005835Z
UID:13678-1543345200-1543356000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181121T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181105T011359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T011359Z
UID:13506-1542799800-1542803400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 21\, 2018\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 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 Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-10/
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:20181118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20180804T153705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181115T013820Z
UID:12647-1542547800-1542555000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Circle of Protection
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday afternoon November 18\, 2018\, rain or shine\, join the Circle of Protection\, an interfaith prayer vigil\, co-produced by Friends of Buckingham County\, Virginia and Water is Life. Protect It\, to protect Buckingham County (and all of us!) from the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the proposed Union Hill ACP Compressor Station.  Expect neighbors\, story\, poetry and song. Expect fun. \nCircles of Protection with potluck and speaker to follow will be held on November 18 and December 16. Vigil 1:30-2:30 pm. Potluck and Speaker 2:30-3:30 pm. \nThe final two vigils for 2018 will be on the grounds of Union Grove Baptist Church\, 2522 Shelton Store Rd\, Buckingham\, VA 23921. Rain or shine. open air – but if it rains\, we go in the church. Potlucks and speakers indoors. \nThe Circle of Protection is a collaboration of Friends of Buckingham\, Union Hill/Grove Baptist Church\, Yogaville\, VSEC and Water is life. Protect it. \nPrint out directions for the event before setting forth as reception can be vague to nonexistent in certain parts of the county:  \nDirections to Union Grove Baptist Church\,\n2522 Shelton Store Rd\, Buckingham\, VA 23921 \nFrom I-64\, take VA-20 S via EXIT 121A toward Scottsville.\nThen 26.82 miles \nTurn right onto Glenmore Rd/VA-655.\nThen 4.72 miles \nTurn sharp left onto Howardsville Rd/VA-602\nThen 5.21 miles \nTurn right onto Pattie Rd/VA-601.\nThen 0.53 miles \nStay straight to go onto Shelton Store Rd/VA-660. Union Grove Baptist Church will be on your left. \n 
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/circle-of-protection-15/
LOCATION:Union Grove Baptist Church\, 2522 Shelton Store Rd (Rt 660)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Vigil
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181116T124510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T124510Z
UID:13590-1542369600-1542373200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Tell Governor Northam - Restore the Air Board
DESCRIPTION:Governor Northam’s decision to terminate the terms of two members of the Air Pollution Control Board is shocking. Coming between the hearing and the vote on the pollution permit\, it obstructs any chance for the Union Hill community to have a fair hearing regarding Dominion’s Buckingham compressor station. \nFriday November 16\, 2018\, noon-1:00: Rally at noon behind the Governor’s Office\, 1111 E Broad St. – gather behind the office on Governor St between Broad St and Bank St. Tell Governor Northam to REVERSE HIS DECISION and reappoint Rebecca Rubin and Sam Bliecher to the Air Board immediately. Union Hill deserves their continued presence during the permit process and Virginians deserve better than a governor who would sell the health of people he is sworn to protect. \nHosted by at least 10 groups including Friends of Buckingham\, Friends of Nelson\, and Water Is Life. Protect It. \nIf you can’t be there (or even if you can!) flood Northam’s phone lines and inbox: \nGovernor’s office: 804-786-2211\nhttps://www.governor.virginia.gov/constituent-services/communicating-with-the-governors-office/
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/tell-governor-northam-restore-the-air-board/
LOCATION:behind the Office of the Governor\, 1111 E. Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181001T122703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T160540Z
UID:13207-1541755800-1541782800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Air Pollution Control Board Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Air Pollution Control Board meeting on the draft air permit for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline compressor station in Union Hill.   The hearing will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center\, Exhibit Hall Building\, Level 2\, Room E21-AB\, 301 N. 3rd Street\, Richmond\, Virginia 23219. \nWe hope this citizen board will listen to citizens instead of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality officials.  And we hope the Air Pollution Control Board understands their duties and their powers – unlike the State Water Control Board\, whose chair said after their meeting that he did not know or understand that the SWCB could turn down the permit for the ACP! \nRelated video: Stand with Union Hill: Our Air Our Lives. Watch it on Facebook or on YouTube.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/air-pollution-control-board-hearing-2/
LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 North 3rd St\, Richmond\, VA\, 223219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181001T122515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T165311Z
UID:13203-1541669400-1541696400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Air Pollution Control Board Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Air Pollution Control Board meeting on the draft air permit for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline compressor station in Union Hill.  The hearing will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center\, Exhibit Hall Building\, Level 2\, Room E21-AB\, 301 N. 3rd Street\, Richmond\, Virginia 23219. \nWe hope this citizen board will listen to citizens instead of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality officials.  And we hope the Air Pollution Control Board understands their duties and their powers – unlike the State Water Control Board\, whose chair said after their meeting that he did not know or understand that the SWCB could turn down the permit for the ACP! \nRelated video: Stand with Union Hill: Our Air Our Lives. Watch it on Facebook or on YouTube. \nPre-meeting press conference:  Water Is Life. Protect It. invites all those concerned with environmental justice to join us in Richmond at 8 am on November 8 for a “We Are All Union Hill” press conference at Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church and for the VA Air Pollution Control Board Meeting: Buckingham Air Permit at the Greater Richmond Convention Center at 9 am both November 8 & 9. At stake: the future of Union Hill\, our planet and the viability and integrity of the Democratic Party of Virginia. Again\, the vast and diverse community resisting the corrupt robbery of the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast fracked gas pipelines thanks Jonathan Sokolow and Blue Virginia for consistent\, accurate and telling coverage of this issue.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/air-pollution-control-board-hearing/
LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 North 3rd St\, Richmond\, VA\, 223219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181025T165041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T165041Z
UID:13436-1541664000-1541667600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Pre-meeting Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:We invite all those concerned with environmental justice to join us in Richmond at 8 am on November 8 for a “We Are All Union Hill” press conference at Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church and for the VA Air Pollution Control Board Meeting: Buckingham Air Permit at the Greater Richmond Convention Center at 9 am both November 8 & 9. At stake: the future of Union Hill\, our planet and the viability and integrity of the Democratic Party of Virginia. Again\, the vast and diverse community resisting the corrupt robbery of the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast fracked gas pipelines thanks Jonathan Sokolow and Blue Virginia for consistent\, accurate and telling coverage of this issue.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/pre-meeting-press-conference/
LOCATION:Third Street Bethel AME Church\, 614 N. 3rd St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:News Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T082641
CREATED:20181105T011147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T011147Z
UID:13504-1541590200-1541593800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 7\, 2018\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 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 Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-9/
LOCATION:Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
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