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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:20260421T101843
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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:20260421T101843
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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:20260421T101843
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:20260421T101843
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:20260421T101843
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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:20260421T101843
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:20260421T101843
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101843
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101843
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101843
CREATED:20181118T124726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181118T124726Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101843
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101843
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:20181121T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101843
CREATED:20181105T011359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T011359Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101843
CREATED:20180804T153705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181115T013820Z
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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:20260421T101843
CREATED:20181116T124510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T124510Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101843
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:20260421T101843
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:20260421T101843
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:20260421T101843
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101843
CREATED:20181023T215000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T215000Z
UID:13412-1541095200-1541102400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Compressor Station Air Permit Update & Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for food\, community\, and updates on the Buckingham Air Permit next steps. We’ll have time to craft our comments for the upcoming Air Board Meetings in Richmond Nov 8 & 9 as well.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/compressor-station-air-permit-update-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Union Hill Baptist Church\, 1496 Union Hill Road (Rt. 663)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101843
CREATED:20181008T234226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181008T234226Z
UID:13288-1541079000-1541088000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Augusta Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing on Proposed ACP Pipe Yard
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday November 1\, 2018\, the Augusta Board of Zoning Appeals will consider Dominion’s request for a pipe yard in West Augusta. This request was first continued from the September meeting\, then continued again from the October meeting.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/augusta-board-of-zoning-appeals-hearing-on-proposed-acp-pipe-yard-2/
LOCATION:Augusta County Government Center\, 18 Government Center Lane\, Verona\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101843
CREATED:20181014T153301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181014T153301Z
UID:13333-1540288800-1540299600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Pipeline CSI Local Coordination/Compliance Review Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Pipeline CSI Local Coordination/Compliance Review Workshop on Tuesday\, October 23 from 10am-1pm at the Rockfish Valley Community Center. \nThe ACP and MVP construction work that has occurred so far is alarming\, and the agencies seem unwilling or unable to ensure compliance with basic environmental requirements meant to protect us all. The importance of the CSI could not be more clear. \nMany of you have expressed an interest in the CSI effort by completing our online form or by other means\, and we hope you can attend. If not\, we hope you can attend one of the next upcoming workshops that are in the works. We are making plans to hold similar meetings this season in Augusta and Buckingham Counties in Virginia and in Pocahontas and Buckhannon Counties in West Virginia. \nIf you can join us\, please RSVP at the link below so that we can get a head count for the lunch we’d like to provide. \nSeating will be limited to ~40\, so please RSVP sooner rather than later. An outline of our day’s agenda is below (may be subject to adjustments). \nRSVP Link: https://goo.gl/forms/Gh8L0ZZKQDanuj8Y2 \nPlease contact Ben Cunningham (silvercunning@gmail.com)  with any questions or concerns regarding this upcoming workshop. \nAGENDA:  October 23\, 10-1\, Rockfish Valley Community Center\, Rockfish\, Va. \nCSI Local Coordination/Compliance Review Workshop \n1.    Introduction\n     A.    Description of meeting content and objectives\n     B.    Components of incident review\n     C.    Data management\n2.    Local coordinator playbook\n     A.    Organization of local coordinators\n          a.     ACP geographic segments\n     B.    Volunteers\n          a.     Volunteer roles (observers and water data collectors)\n          b.    Recruiting/training/deploying\n     C.    Landowners\n          a.     Engagement plus access to observation and water sampling locations\n          b.    Recruiting/signing\n     D.    Pipeline construction process\n     E.    Top ten compliance issues\n     F.    Incident identification flow process\n3.    CSI Mapping System\n     A.    Content and Navigation\n     B.    Use for compliance review\n4.    Compliance issues\n     A.    List of top ten issues and related regulatory requirements\n     B.    Photos related to each issue\n     C.    Discussion of photo documentation\n5.    Submitting complaints to agencies\n     A.    Virginia DEQ\n     B.    West Virginia DEP\n     C.    FERC\n     D.    Forest Service\n6.    Meeting wrap-up\n     A.    Designation of local coordinators\n     B.    Identified loose ends\n     C.    Need for additional work sessions/meetings\n          a.     Local Coordination/Compliance Review Workshops\n          b.    General CSI Overview Meetings\n          c.     CSI Mapping System training\n          d.    Drone workshops\n          e.     Water quality monitoring training
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/pipeline-csi-local-coordination-compliance-review-workshop/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Pipeline CSI":MAILTO:ben@blueridgegeographics.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101844
CREATED:20180804T153358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180804T153358Z
UID:12645-1540128600-1540135800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Circle of Protection
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday afternoon October 21\, 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 vigils are open air (inside if rain) on the grounds of Union Hill Baptist Church\, 1496 Union Hill Road (State Route 663)\, 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.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/circle-of-protection-13/
LOCATION:Union Hill Baptist Church\, 1496 Union Hill Road (Rt. 663)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Vigil
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101844
CREATED:20181004T230147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T190831Z
UID:13252-1539961200-1540119600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Spruce Creek Camp/Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day or stay overnight at Spruce Creek Camp in Nelson County\, Virginia on land threatened by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.\nThe biggest regional land-clearing project since the federal highway program of the 1960s is now underway in Virginia. In order to build the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines\, Dominion Energy and EQT are targeting vulnerable communities\, destroying precious ecosystems\, and threatening the livelihoods of Virginians far and wide. \nEnough is enough. Join us in Nelson County this October for a peaceful and family-friendly encampment on the property of the Averitt’s. The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is slated to go right through their property\, destroying beautiful Spruce Creek and cutting through the heart of Nelson County’s tourist attractions.  \n[su_note note_color=”#e5e6f7″]Mandatory sign up is required to schedule a time to visit for a day or camp for a few nights and learn about why this project is wrong for the people of Nelson\, and all of Virginia. The camp will be held the first 3 weekends in October\, from Friday mid-afternoon to Sunday late morning. \n[su_button url=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfcf9s_Smc-gRzjPCdQVIDbOEYqHAO-gNzwmlAoWgUMaNcmw/viewform?usp=sf_link” target=”blank” size=”8″ wide=”no” center=”yes”]Click Here to Register For This Event[/su_button] \nSpace is limited. After you fill out the form\, we will follow up with all the details you need to know regarding location\, directions\, recommended items to bring and more[/su_note] \n\nSpruce Creek Camp is located at the base of Wintergreen.\nA first aid center with emergency phone service will be available at the camp\, as well as a full-time coordinator to greet you and provide assistance as needed.\nPlease bring your own camping equipment\, folding chair and flashlight.\nThere are wild animals in the area and for the safety of everyone\, we ask that you keep your food tied up in a tree or locked in your car.\nSharing food on site will be allowed. The Averitt’s will be sharing their food at the camp making gluten free and vegan dishes. There are also several restaurants in the area close by should you choose. \nYou will have the option to participate in community meals\, hike\, watch pertinent movies\, listen to featured speakers and participate in community forums to discuss ongoing resistance to the ACP in Nelson County. Off property hiking\, biking and suggested areas where the ACP would have an effect close by will be suggested for campers who are interested in venturing out on their own.\n\n\n*** You must sign up prior to arrival to join the camp.***\nNote: Cell service is limited for most providers except for Sprint. \nContact Deborah and or Sam for more information at sprucecreekgathering@gmail.com \n\nClick here to watch a presentation from the Congressional Briefing landowner (and camp-out sponsor) Richard Averitt\, participated in earlier this month sponsored by the Niskanen Center. It is 11 minutes long and deeply personal. It will surely shed light on the human side of the abuse of Eminent Domain and the entirely unnecessary Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley Pipelines. \n 
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/spruce-creek-camp-gathering-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Rally,Tour,Vigil
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101844
CREATED:20181013T002131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181013T002131Z
UID:13317-1539946800-1539957600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Blessing for Ona at Miracle Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Landowners Bill and Lynn Limpert invite you to join us for an interfaith ceremony on Miracle Ridge in Bath County\, Virginia. We will honor Ona\, a 300-year-old Sugar Maple tree\, in the path of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline and host the ceremony at the base of her tree. With a vision for her safety\, protection\, and long-life\, and a commitment to appreciate and love Ona\, we ask the forest of Miracle Ridge to help us\, in turn\, envision and create a world beyond waste\, pollution\, and conflict war. \nAt this ceremony\, we will lay a sculpture carved from the wood of a White Oak tree recently felled by pipeline construction activity — a fate that the ACP is planning to bring to ONA. The sculpture will be a symbol of our dependence on the forest for air\, warmth\, shelter\, and food and will be placed to protect Ona from the current threat of the fossil fuels industry.There will be music\, affirmation\, prayer\, and ceremony on this date at this time near Ona. \nHere are the details:\nWHAT: “Ona Commemoration Celebration” – a celebration of 300-year-old sugar maple tree “Ona” that lies in the path of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.\nWHEN: Friday\, October 19th\, 2018. Ceremony at 12 noon (please arrive by 11 AM to walk to Ona) including prayer and speakers from across Virginia.\nWHERE: At the base of Ona tree on “Miracle Ridge.” Please RSVP for directions and more information and you will receive an email from Jamshid Bakhtiari\, jamshid@chesapeakeclimate.org.\nWHO: Virginians directly affected by the harmful Atlantic Coast Pipeline\, joined by dozens of others including residents\, students\, faith and social justice leaders\, and climate activists. \nCamping information: \nVisitors are invited but not required to camp nearby overnight before or after the ceremony. Camping is available at Hidden Valley Recreation Area\, a ½ hour away\, and Douthat State Park\, about an hour away. The Limpert property is a 2 and ½ hour drive from Charlottesville. \nHidden Valley: about a 1/2 hour away. 31 campsites; first come — first served; $10/night at a self-serve pay station. Bring your own drinking water. \nThere are a few more undeveloped camping sites at Poor Farm Area of the National Forest off of Poor Farm Road. It is free and also first come\, first served.\nDouthat State Park: about an hour away \nBlowing Springs Campground in the National Forest is Closed for the season. \nNearby Accommodations:\nIn Warm Springs:\nThe Inn at Warm Springs \nThe Roseloe Motel \nThe Inn at Gristmill Square \nRSVP today!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/blessing-for-ona-at-miracle-ridge/
LOCATION:Bath County\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer Vigil,Rally
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101844
CREATED:20180804T193916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180804T193916Z
UID:12657-1539775800-1539779400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 17\, 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. Sponsored by Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-energy-24/
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:20181013T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101844
CREATED:20180930T192613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T092530Z
UID:13183-1539450000-1539453600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Circle of Protection at Spruce Creek Camp
DESCRIPTION:The Spruce Creek Circle of Protection will be an Interfaith Prayer Vigil with story and song designed to inspire and affirm the need for communities to protect their safety\, water\, and land values from the threat of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. With music from Wild Common powered by the Sun Bus\, personal story by Spruce Creek landowner Richard Averitt\, prayers by Pastor Louie Andrews and Asha Greer\, poem by @Amelia Williams\, 1000 Flags 1000 Waters and more. \nThose who wish to attend the Circle of Protection must pre register for camp even if they do not intend to stay over\, and those who come to the Circle of Protection without a stay over should bring their own food for a potluck dinner to follow the vigil. \nRegister here.  Directions provided upon registration.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/circle-of-protection-at-spruce-creek-camp/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Prayer Vigil
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181012T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101844
CREATED:20181004T230004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T190938Z
UID:13254-1539356400-1539514800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Spruce Creek Camp/Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day or stay overnight at Spruce Creek Camp in Nelson County\, Virginia on land threatened by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.\nThe biggest regional land-clearing project since the federal highway program of the 1960s is now underway in Virginia. In order to build the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines\, Dominion Energy and EQT are targeting vulnerable communities\, destroying precious ecosystems\, and threatening the livelihoods of Virginians far and wide. \nEnough is enough. Join us in Nelson County this October for a peaceful and family-friendly encampment on the property of the Averitt’s. The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is slated to go right through their property\, destroying beautiful Spruce Creek and cutting through the heart of Nelson County’s tourist attractions.  \n[su_note note_color=”#e5e6f7″]Mandatory sign up is required to schedule a time to visit for a day or camp for a few nights and learn about why this project is wrong for the people of Nelson\, and all of Virginia. The camp will be held the first 3 weekends in October\, from Friday mid-afternoon to Sunday late morning. \n[su_button url=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfcf9s_Smc-gRzjPCdQVIDbOEYqHAO-gNzwmlAoWgUMaNcmw/viewform?usp=sf_link” target=”blank” size=”8″ wide=”no” center=”yes”]Click Here to Register For This Event[/su_button] \nSpace is limited. After you fill out the form\, we will follow up with all the details you need to know regarding location\, directions\, recommended items to bring and more[/su_note] \n\nSpruce Creek Camp is located at the base of Wintergreen.\nA first aid center with emergency phone service will be available at the camp\, as well as a full-time coordinator to greet you and provide assistance as needed.\nPlease bring your own camping equipment\, folding chair and flashlight.\nThere are wild animals in the area and for the safety of everyone\, we ask that you keep your food tied up in a tree or locked in your car.\nSharing food on site will be allowed. The Averitt’s will be sharing their food at the camp making gluten free and vegan dishes. There are also several restaurants in the area close by should you choose. \nYou will have the option to participate in community meals\, hike\, watch pertinent movies\, listen to featured speakers and participate in community forums to discuss ongoing resistance to the ACP in Nelson County. Off property hiking\, biking and suggested areas where the ACP would have an effect close by will be suggested for campers who are interested in venturing out on their own.\n\n\n*** You must sign up prior to arrival to join the camp.***\nNote: Cell service is limited for most providers except for Sprint. \nContact Deborah and or Sam for more information at sprucecreekgathering@gmail.com \n\nClick here to watch a presentation from the Congressional Briefing landowner (and camp-out sponsor) Richard Averitt\, participated in earlier this month sponsored by the Niskanen Center. It is 11 minutes long and deeply personal. It will surely shed light on the human side of the abuse of Eminent Domain and the entirely unnecessary Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley Pipelines. \n 
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/spruce-creek-camp-gathering-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Rally,Tour,Vigil
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T101844
CREATED:20180930T191345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180930T191345Z
UID:13179-1538838000-1538848800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:No Pipelines: Vigil for Archers Mill Grove
DESCRIPTION:What: No Pipelines: Vigil for Archers Mill Grove\nWhere: 2981 Archer’s Mill Rd\, Suffolk\, VA 23434\, United States\nWhen: Saturday\, October 6\, 3:00 – 6:00pm\nRSVP: Click HERE To RSVP on Facebook\, and invite all your friends! If you’re not on Facebook\, RSVP to climatealert@chesapeakeclimate.org\n \nThe Atlantic Coast Pipeline is slated to cut through a beautiful land called Archers Mill Grove\, a promising young sanctuary just outside of Suffolk. Virginia landowner Paulette Johnson has spent years nourishing this land from dry grass in 2007 to a beautiful\, biodiverse forest with an abundance of plant and animal life. And now\, large swaths of it could be destroyed by a pipeline we don’t need. \nJoin us on Saturday\, October 6 for a vigil and tour of the nature sanctuary threatened by the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Take part in a moment of solidarity and learn how to help Paulette fight back.  \nPaulette and her husband Clay are a retired Navy family who have chosen to settle down and remain in Virginia — mostly because of the trees. Paulette\, originally from North Dakota\, chose Virginia as her home because she fell in love with trees\, so much so that she planted 3\,500 of them beside her house!  \nSeven years later\, she faces condemnation of her land in order to construct the Atlantic Coast Pipeline straight through the middle of Archers Grove\, clearing eight to ten rows of trees and putting Paulette’s house in the incineration zone of the pipeline. This would be done in the name of supposed “public good.”  \nBut where is the good in a dangerous\, monstrous fracked-gas pipeline that would threaten the drinking water of millions of Virginians and could result in explosions just steps from Paulette’s home? When does a “public use” become eminent domain abuse? \nBut Paulette is not giving up. She has not accepted the easements for her property and is currently appealing her case to have a trial by jury.  \nNow\, it is critical that she receives statewide support so that all of our pipeline opponents know that we are all sticking together! Join us at Archers Mill Grove on Saturday\, October 6 at 3:00pm. \nThe public is invited to come and walk the path through the grove during this time and attend the vigil. The vigil will be held at 4:00 pm and there will be a special guest speaker.  \nWith the continuous support of people like you\, brave landowners like the Johnsons — and Bill and Lynn Limpert\, who held a protest camp on their property in Miracle Ridge — are empowered to keep fighting against the injustices wrought down by big utility corporations. 
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/no-pipelines-vigil-for-archers-mill-grove/
LOCATION:Archers Mill Grove\, 2981 Archer's Mill Rd\, Suffolk\, VA\, 23434\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally,Vigil
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