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SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 5\, 2017\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (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 Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-power-16/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170702T100000
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SUMMARY:Meet and Greet "Walking The Line" walkers
DESCRIPTION:Come join with Friends of Buckingham\, Union Hill Church and others in the community as we welcome the Walking the Line walkers into the final destination of their peaceful walk of resistance along the proposed path of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. We will share church service at Union Hill Church\, dedicate a new sign\, sing a song or two\, share stories of the walk\, and commune together over a shared potluck meal. \nAll are welcome to attend. Bring your favorite dish and get to know the good people who have been protecting their community from the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the compressor station. You can participate in any or all of these consecutively planned events. \nCome join us! \nVisit: Walking the Line for more information
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/meet-and-greet-walking-the-line-walkers/
LOCATION:Union Hill Church\, 1496 Union Hill Rd\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170701T113000
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SUMMARY:Knit-in at the Rivah!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to bring your handwork and join the Knitting Nannas of Virginia as we stage a knit-in to celebrate the beauty of the James River near the place where the proposed ACP would blast through the river to insert a 42″ pipeline. Walking groups will be passing through this area for lunch…and others from Nelson/Buckingham County will be gathering here at lunchtime as well. So\, come celebrate! (We’ll have a large screen room for those wanting to knit with us there!) \nPublic launch on the James River in Wingina
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/knit-in-at-the-rivah/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170628T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170628T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
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SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday June 28\, 2017\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP with the Knitting Nanas of Virginia.  Bring your knitting\, your signs\, and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-power-5/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170625T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
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SUMMARY:No Pipeline Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come join Friends of Augusta for an afternoon of music and speakers at Seven Arrows Brewery in Waynesboro\nmusic by: \n\nThe Crossed Eyed Cats\nThe Findells\nCharlottesville Community Drum Choir\n\nFree\nFamily friendly\nLatest pipeline Information
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/no-pipeline-concert/
LOCATION:Seven Arrows Brewing Co.\, 2508 Jefferson Hwy\,\, Waynesboro\, VA\, 22980\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170519T152455Z
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SUMMARY:Walking the Line Celebration Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Celebration Concert will welcome the walkers from “Walking the Line: Into the Heart of Virginia” to a family-style concert with Laurie Lichtenwalner\, Boxcar Speakeasy\, Rick Olivarez Trio and more. Rain or shine with tents and chairs for our audience with reservations. Food from The Saucy Bird and The Dirty Bean. \nA family style\, bluegrass country concert with Augusta county and celebrity artists that will also include audience participation and a little tiny bit of speechifying about the issues confronting Staunton’s water supply should the ACP be built. \nFrom June 17-July 2\, your neighbors will walk the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline route to sow new seeds\, new energies and better solutions for our land and our children. The Celebration Concert will have a little bit of speechifying and a lot of information about the unique vulnerabilities of the Staunton water supply should the ACP be built. \nWe will film the second version of our “Sow Em on the Mountain” song video at the Celebration Concert. Check out our facebook page for information about participating in this creative event by creating your own verse for the song and letting us know you will come to the concert to sing it out. \n\nTickets are free\, but donations to support the work and the musicians are welcome. Doors open 5:30 pm.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/walking-the-line-celebration-concert/
LOCATION:Sunspots Pavilion\, 202 Lewis Street\, Staunton\, VA\, 24401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T193000
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SUMMARY:We the People 2.0
DESCRIPTION:A must-see\, outside-the-box movie on how to resolve the environmental challenge our country and planet are experiencing: \n~ giving nature its right to sustainability\, respect\, and honor instead of being seen as merely property \n~ standing up for our rights to clean air\, water\, and land. \n“We the People 2.0” shares stories from Pennsylvania\, Ohio\, and Oregon\, where communities are organizing to prevent fracking\, sludging of farmland\, and other harmful corporate practices. They are adopting rights-based laws to do away with these harmful activities laying the foundation to create the sustainable communities they envision. \nLocation: Satsang Hall\, Yogaville \nSponsored by Swami Dayananda\, Yogaville Green Team \nYogaville is a residential and internationally known Yoga center located here in Buckingham. The ACP pipeline is sited to come quite close by and they are also within the impact zone of the proposed compressor station.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/we-the-people-2-0/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T213000
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SUMMARY:Pipeline Fighters Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Come see an award winning film celebrating pipeline fighters in Virginia\, West Virginia\, and across the country! \nWe’ll also hear directly from some pipeline fighters after the film screening: \n– Erin McKelvey – fighting the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Montgomery County and a medic from Standing Rock\n– Russell Chisholm – fighting the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Giles County and was with the Veterans cohort at Standing Rock\n– David Sligh – pipeline fighter and former VA Dept of Environmental Quality staffer \n\n*FREE (donations appreciated and $5 donations recommended)*
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/pipeline-fighters-film-screening/
LOCATION:Court Square Theater\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T123000
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SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday June 21\, 2017\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (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 Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-power-7/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170702
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SUMMARY:Walking the Line: Into the Heart of Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, as we will be ‘WALKING THE LINE…into the Heart of Virginia!’ \nSaturday\, June 17th – Sunday\, July 2nd (1st Leg)\nMonday\, July 3rd… (2nd Leg) \nA walk of Resistance and CELEBRATION along the proposed fracked gas pipeline (ACP) path. See for yourself what is on the line- The forest habitats\, mountains\, farms and homes that are in danger of irreversible destruction. \nEveryone is welcome! The more the merrier! \nStarting in Highland County\, we will follow as close as possible to the proposed path for 150 miles (1st leg) – Through Bath\, Augusta and Nelson Co\, and into the heart of Virginia; Buckingham County- the site of the proposed toxin-emitting Compression Station. \nOur vision is for this to be a celebratory\, peaceful walk of resistance\, to share the stories of the communities and the beauty of the landscape that would be impacted\, to raise awareness and help ensure that these ill-conceived plans do not come to fruition. \nTogether\, we can\, and must prevail. \nThere are many ways to get involved- Full and partial walks\, day hikes\, events\, sponsorship\, and plenty of other ways to support the walkers if you aren’t able to join the walk yourself. \nLearn more at www.WalkingTheLine.org \nOur partners at Seeds of Peace Collective will be supporting the walk by preparing three daily meals for all walkers\, while our incredibly talented partners at ARTivism have produced an inspired video “Sow’em on the Mountain“\, and are planning a community building Walking the Line Celebration Concert in downtown Staunton\, on the middle weekend of the first two weeks of the walk; Friday\, June 23. \nRSVP & get FREE tickets: Click here \nTwo days later\, as we head to Stuarts Draft\, we’ll join Friends Of Augusta for an afternoon of music and speakers at Seven Arrows Brewery in Waynesboro\, on Sunday\, June 25. From there\, having walked up and over the Blue Ridge and on through Nelson County\, we’ll arrive at Union Hill Baptist Church in Buckingham County\, for a community celebration! \nContact us if you have questions or local information you would like to share – message our Cville Rising page\, email us at cvillerising@gmail.com\, or go to www.WalkingTheLine.com for more info & to sign-up to walk. \nCOME WALK THE LINE WITH US…on this pilgrimage into the beating heart of Virginia!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/walking-the-line-into-the-heart-of-virginia/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T200000
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Resistance Tour: Ponca Corn Planting at Mount Rush Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Bold Alliance to help plant sacred Ponca Tribe corn on land directly in the path of the proposed Atlantic Coast fracked gas pipeline\, as part of this year’s second annual “Seeds of Resistance Tour.” \nPonca Nation member and Bold staffer Mekasi Horinek Camp along with Bold Alliance regional pipeline fighter Carolyn Reilly invite you to join us on land owned by Irene Leech in Buckingham County\, VA. \nPLEASE NOTE: Catered dinner to follow planting\, 5:30 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church (2522 Shelton Store Rd\, Buckingham\, VA 23921) \nWHERE: Landowner Irene Leech’s property \nCONTACT: Irene Leech (540) 230-5373 \nThe Seeds of Resistance Tour will host additional sacred Ponca corn planting events in Virginia and West Virginia from June 11-14 on land that lies in the paths of the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley fracked gas pipelines. \nBACKGROUND: Bold Nebraska: Help Plant “Seeds of Resistance” \nThe first “Seeds of Resistance” were planted in 2014 by the Cowboy & Indian Alliance\, when sacred Ponca corn was returned to the tribe’s ancestral homeland in Nebraska for the first time in 137 years — since the tribe was forcibly removed from Nebraska. \nThe corn was planted on land that lies both in the path of the Keystone XL pipeline and on the historic Ponca Trail of Tears. \nThe 3.5 acres of sacred Ponca corn planted in Neligh was certified by the USDA\, and the corn planting and harvests now continue to help propagate more Seeds of Resistance. \nSince their first planting in Nebraska as a strategy of blocking the Keystone XL pipeline and building a Cowboy and Indian Alliance\, Seeds of Resistance have since spread across the world\, to Ecuador\, Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, Virginia\, West Virginia and other communities standing up to Big Corporations.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/seeds-of-resistance-tour-ponca-corn-planting-at-mount-rush-farm/
LOCATION:Mount Rush Farm\, 9460 W James Anderson Hwy\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T123000
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SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday June 14\, 2017\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP with the Knitting Nanas of Virginia.  Bring your knitting\, your signs\, and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-power-4/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170607T161020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T161226Z
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SUMMARY:Seeds of Resistance Tour: Ponca Corn Planting in Bent Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Join Bold Alliance to help plant sacred Ponca Tribe corn on land directly in the path of the proposed Mountain Valley fracked gas pipeline\, as part of this year’s second annual “Seeds of Resistance Tour.” \nPonca Nation member and Bold staffer Mekasi Horinek Camp along with Bold Alliance regional pipeline fighter Carolyn Reilly invite you to join us on land owned by Bruce & Mary Beth Coffey in Bent Mountain\, VA. \nWHERE: Landowners Bruce & Mary Beth Coffey\n10303 Russwood Road\, Bent Mountain\, VA (Roanoke County) \nCONTACT: Bruce Coffey (540) 354-7726 \nThe Seeds of Resistance Tour will host additional sacred Ponca corn planting events in Virginia and West Virginia from June 11-14 on land that lies in the paths of the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley fracked gas pipelines. \nBACKGROUND: Bold Nebraska: Help Plant “Seeds of Resistance” \nThe first “Seeds of Resistance” were planted in 2014 by the Cowboy & Indian Alliance\, when sacred Ponca corn was returned to the tribe’s ancestral homeland in Nebraska for the first time in 137 years — since the tribe was forcibly removed from Nebraska. \nThe corn was planted on land that lies both in the path of the Keystone XL pipeline and on the historic Ponca Trail of Tears. \nThe 3.5 acres of sacred Ponca corn planted in Neligh was certified by the USDA\, and the corn planting and harvests now continue to help propagate more Seeds of Resistance. \nSince their first planting in Nebraska as a strategy of blocking the Keystone XL pipeline and building a Cowboy and Indian Alliance\, Seeds of Resistance have since spread across the world\, to Ecuador\, Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, Virginia\, West Virginia and other communities standing up to Big Corporations.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/7973/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T220000
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CREATED:20170607T152918Z
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SUMMARY:Defend the Sacred: A Celebration of Life\, Land and Water
DESCRIPTION:The proposed Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast fracked gas pipelines threaten the land\, water\, and livelihoods of Appalachia. \nCommunities all around Virginia and West Virginia are answering the call to stand for what is sacred. Now is the time to act. \nOn Saturday\, June 10th\, join Pipeline Fighters and those who care about our land\, water and climate in Roanoke for Defend the Sacred: A Celebration of Life\, Land\, and Water — a day-long event to help raise awareness of the risks\, injustices\, and alternatives to these proposed pipelines. The event will also include a water ceremony\, and entertainment from music and dance performances to a film screening\, and farm-to-table food. \nCOST: FREE (Suggested donation of $5 at the door to the Bold Appalachia Landowner Alliance)\nSPEAKERS: Landowners\, Pipeline Fighters\, Regional Poets\, Local Faith Leaders and more TBA\nMUSIC: Performances by Groova Scape; Seph Custer and the Papa Tom Band; Jordan Fallon; The Commons\nFILM: Outdoor screening of Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Josh Fox’s (“Gasland”) new documentary “AWAKE\,” about the Water Protector movement defending against the Dakota Access pipeline at Standing Rock.\nDANCE: Trail of Tears Intertribal Dance Troupe; Dance of Universal Peace; Delwin Fiddler – Native American Hoop Dancer\nWATER CEREMONY: Please bring a container of water from your land (or home) to participate.\nFOOD: Farm-to-table from Local Roots Restaurant\, Four Corners Farm\, Local Kombucha\, potluck style (please bring your favorite dish!); also a variety of Food Trucks. \nClick here for more details via Facebook and to RSVP for Defend the Sacred on Saturday\, June 10th. \nIn the days after the “Defend the Sacred” Celebration\, Bold Alliance will launch our second-annual planting of Ponca Tribe sacred corn “Seeds of Resistance” with landowners in Virginia and West Virginia on the proposed routes of the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast fracked gas pipelines. \nThe Seeds of Resistance & Sacred Ceremonies Tour begins on Bent Mountain on Sunday\, June 11 — with subsequent ceremonies and plantings to take place throughout the week on lands directly on the proposed pipeline routes (more details coming next week!). \nWe hope you can join us next Saturday in Roanoke for “Defend the Sacred\,” and for the Seeds of Resistance & Sacred Ceremonies Tour the following week. \nThanks for standing with us.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/defend-the-sacred-a-celebration-of-life-land-and-water/
LOCATION:Elmwood Park Amphitheater\, 706 S Jefferson St\, Richmond\, VA\, 24016\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T201500
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SUMMARY:New Pipelines: Do We Really Need Them?
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss the Commonwealth’s energy future and the economics of natural gas pipelines: the good\, the bad\, and the ugly.\nThe Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Mountain Valley Pipeline are a couple of the largest pipelines proposed to cross the Appalachian Mountains to carry natural gas from the Marcelus Shale out to other markets. Both of these pipelines are slated to be permitted by the fall. Despite these potential approvals coming up\, we hear very little discussion about whether these pipelines are actually needed. \nIF YOU’VE HAD QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEED FOR NEW PIPELINES AND ALL THE POTENTIAL ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THIS NATURAL GAS INFRASTRUCTURE\, THIS IS THE EVENT FOR YOU! \nThomas Hadwin is an educator and businessman with experience in electric and gas utilities in Michigan and New York. He is currently focused on explaining the economic arguments for not building fracked gas pipelines.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/new-pipelines-do-we-really-need-them/
LOCATION:Massanutten Regional Library\, 174 S Main St\,\,  Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22801\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Renew Rocktown":MAILTO:renewrocktown@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T123000
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CREATED:20170427T122308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T122308Z
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SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday June 7\, 2017\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (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 Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-power-6/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170602T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170524T225742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T230310Z
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SUMMARY:Save the Appalachian Trail from Pipelines
DESCRIPTION:A lunchtime hike with backpacks around Capitol Square to raise awareness on the pipelines’ impacts on the Appalachian Trail\n \nOn June 2nd\, on the eve of National Trails Day\, we are inviting all Virginia trail hikers – and everyone else that cares about our Appalachian Trail – to Governor Terry McAuliffe’s house so we can give him a compass. The Governor supports two massive pipelines for fracked gas that\, if built\, would dramatically harm the Appalachian Trail. Terry McAuliffe\, in other words\, is clearly LOST\, and he needs our help. Come to Richmond on June 2nd with all your backpacking gear – and bring a compass to give to the Governor. \nThere are three things all hikers depend on:\nThe first is access to clean\, reliable water along the trail. Without water\, we cannot hike. With the Governor’s support\, companies like Dominion Energy\, EQT & NextEra want to build the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) and Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) for fracked gas. These pipelines would plow through geologically fragile areas that could threaten not only water along the trail but water for farmers and communities across 13 counties.\nThe second is our appreciation for beautiful mountain vistas. Along the Virginia AT\, those vistas include places like Angel’s Rest\, the Dragon Tooth\, and Kelly Knob. But the ACP and MVP could harm all this\, each crossing the AT with great impact. The companies want to clear cut and then blast off the tops of at least 38 miles of ridgetops – some within view of the AT — across Virginia and West Virginia to make room for the pipelines’ wide paths. They will decapitate these mountains. And the views and ecological health of places like Angel’s Rest and Dragon Tooth will be severely impacted. \nWhich is why Governor McAuliffe needs the third thing critical to hikers: a compass! He needs to chart a new course that opposes these pipelines and protects our Appalachian Trail. \nJoin us on Friday\, June 2nd\, in Richmond with all your backpacking gear\, where we’ll give the Governor a compass and ask him to do the right thing. \nRSVP Today!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/save-the-appalachian-trail-from-pipelines/
LOCATION:Bell Tower at Virginia Square\, 9th Street and Franklin Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170527T100000
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CREATED:20170518T033350Z
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SUMMARY:Art Against The Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:Join us to help create art against the pipeline\nWhen? Saturday May 27 at 10 am (rain date Sun May 28 at 10 am) \nWhere? Nelson County – in the Woods Mill area. Contact for directions: nkassamadams@gmail.com \nThis is an outdoor activity – will involve walking through fields and woods. Sturdy shoes and outdoor clothing advisable. \nWhat? We’re gathering volunteers to tie brightly colored cloth strips and bells on hundreds of trees in the woods. \nIn creating this piece together\, we embody the strength of our community that stands united against the ACP and that will not be silent. This will be one of a set of three art pieces on this property directly in the path of the proposed ACP. \nLearn about similar projects\, and about using art as protest\, here: : http://www.wildink.net/put-art-in-your-arsenal.html
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/art-against-the-pipeline/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170525T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170523T231138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T232808Z
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SUMMARY:Free Film Screening: Before the Flood
DESCRIPTION:Wild Virginia is co-sponsoring a free screening of Before the Flood. The screening will include a panel discussion from local and national experts and a chance to meet local organizations taking action on this front. Come learn how you can get involved in the climate change fight! \nReserve your tickets here. \nFeaturing filmmaker Fisher Stevens and actor Leonardo DiCaprio\, Before the Flood is a new documentary that interviews scientists\, politicians\, and activists as it seeks to comprehend the state of the global climate change landscape. The film explores some of the current changes occurring around the world and ways that individuals can take action to mitigate these changes. \nFor more information\, visit the film’s web page here. \nThe screening will be followed by a panel Q & A featuring experts from NASA\, the Union of Concerned Scientists\, the Southern Environmental Law Center\, and the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP). It will also be an opportunity to speak with many local organizations working towards climate solutions. This event will be a great occasion to learn new ways to take action\, both collectively and as individuals.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/free-film-screening-before-the-flood/
LOCATION:The Paramount\, 215 E. Main St.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Virginia":MAILTO:info@wildvirginia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170524T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170524T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170427T121441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T121441Z
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SUMMARY:Protest at Virginia Dominion Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday May 24\, 2017\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP with the Knitting Nanas of Virginia.  Bring your knitting\, your signs\, and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-virginia-dominion-power-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170519T154305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T154540Z
UID:7787-1495567800-1495573200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Walk Update & Social Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, for a walk update and social gathering for everyone coming on the walk\, interested in finding out more\, or supporting Walking the Line: Into the Heart of Virginia…as we countdown to Day One\, on Saturday\, June 17! \nWe’ll have detailed route updates\, so that you can see when and where we’ll be heading\, on this 150-mile pilgrimage into the heart of Virginia. \nAs well as information about the planned stops and events along the ‘line\,’ such as the Walking the Line Celebration Concert in Staunton on Friday\, June 23. \nDid you see the Sow ‘Em On The Mountain video yet? \nCheck it out\, along with more WALKING THE LINE details at:www.WalkingTheLine.org \nFinally\, don’t forget to ‘like’ our Walking the Line: Into the Heart of Virginia page so that you can follow along\, as we share the stories of the communities and the land that would be impacted if this fracked-gas pipeline (ACP) were to be constructed. \nAn invitation for you to join us\, as we sow new seeds\, new energies and better solutions for our land\, our water\, our air\, and our children. Together we can reap\, just what we choose to sow.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/walk-update-social-gathering/
LOCATION:Three Notch’d Brewing Co\, 946 Grady Ave\,\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170519T141838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T141838Z
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SUMMARY:Paint the Line!
DESCRIPTION:A gathering to make signs\, banners\, and art of all stripes to support Walking the Line Into the Heart of Virginia: A Two Week Walk along the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline Route\, June 17th- July 2nd.  \nSome supplies will be on site as well as some facts to help spin into imagery\, but any materials and ideas you bring are welcome. If you have a moment to drop off some cardboard off and say hello to us\, that’s cool too. Your support makes a difference. Please shout this out and share this with friends.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/paint-the-line/
LOCATION:Community Bikes\, 405 Avon St.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170427T120958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T120958Z
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SUMMARY:Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday May 17\, 2017\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (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 Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-dominion-virginia-power-8/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T093000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170503T234317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T234317Z
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SUMMARY:Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Nelson County Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Nelson\, the annual Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast will be held on Thursday May 11\, 2017\, at the Nelson Center (8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy\, Lovingston). State Senator Creigh Deeds and Representatives Dickie Bell and Matt Fariss will review the 2017 General Assembly and speak to constituents. Doors open at 7:15\, breakfast at 7:30. Cost: $12\, reservations necessary. RSVP to Elaine Hooker\, ehooker03@aol.com or 434-962-5022 by May 8. All Nelson County residents are welcome to attend.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/legislative-wrap-up-breakfast/
LOCATION:Nelson Center\, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston\, VA\, 22949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:ehooker03@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170427T121245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T121245Z
UID:7510-1494415800-1494419400@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday May 10\, 2017\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP with the Knitting Nanas of Virginia.  Bring your knitting\, your signs\, and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-dominion-virginia-power-9/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170327T115624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T011356Z
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SUMMARY:Dominion Annual Shareholders Meeting - and Protests
DESCRIPTION:Dominion will hold their annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday May 10\, 2017\, 9:30 am\, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.  See below for information on protest demonstrations before and after the meeting. \nOnly shareholders as of the March 3\, 2017 record date may attend the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (2017 Annual Meeting). Parking will be provided to shareholders in the Greater Richmond Convention Center’s parking garage located across the street at 351 North 3rd Street\, Richmond\, VA 23219. Shareholders should enter the Greater Richmond Convention Center using the skywalk located on the third floor of the parking garage in order to proceed to the registration table. \nIf you plan to attend the 2017 Annual Meeting\, you must request an Admission Ticket in advance. \nPlease submit your request for an Admission Ticket on or before Wednesday\, May 3\, 2017\, by emailing a request to shareholderrelations@dom.com or contacting Dominion Shareholder Services at 1-800-552-4034. \nFor further information\, see https://www.dom.com/investors/annual-shareholders-meeting. \nBlow the Whistle on Dominion:  Demonstrations outside the meeting \nThe demonstration outside Dominion’s Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 10\, 2017\, 10:45-12:45\, is a great time to send a message to Dominion’s Shareholders and Executives like CEO Tom Farrell and VA Power President Bob Blue that Virginians will not tolerate Dominion’s manipulation of our politicians and DEQ\, who allow this corporation to poison our water and our air. \nLocal groups will be gathering early\, 7:45- 8am (TBD)\, to greet Shareholders and general commuters as they enter the vicinity.  Assemble at the Richmond Convention Center\, 5th and Marshall Sts\, at 10:45 as the shareholders meeting is about to end\, then march to a local Park (TBD) for a Rally with Speakers from the front lines of the Dominion Resistance.  Find further information and details as they are settled on the Facebook event page
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/dominion-annual-shareholders-meeting-and-protests/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest,Public Meeting,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170410T174749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170429T193831Z
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SUMMARY:Non-Violent Direct Action 101
DESCRIPTION:This strategy session led by members of No ACP will last about 2 hours\, followed by a Q&A discussion. Several interactive activities are included in the training. We’ll talk about roles in the resistance – both individual roles within organizations\, and community roles within statewide resistance. We’ll explore tactical escalation along a timeline of resistance. Other topics include spectrum of allyship; risk assessment; movement sustainability and messaging. We’ll do our best to answer questions about specific tactics and relationship of the ACP to the greater (inter)national fight against pipelines.  The presentation and discussion will thrive on active participation. Our design will assure an equal foundation for understanding direct action while the community input throughout will illuminate pathways to resistance and fill in strategic or tactical gaps through community-specific knowledge.  More info/material may be added to the agenda in the coming week so stay tuned!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/non-violent-direct-action-101/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170327T210910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T210910Z
UID:7269-1494064800-1494079200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Tour Old Growth Forest Threatened by the ACP
DESCRIPTION:Things are still coming together but mark your calendars now!\nWe will tour old growth forest\, never before cut down\, 400-500 years old that would all be lost to the Atlantic Coast pipeline if it gets approved.  We will need volunteers to provide drinks and lunch.  We will be setting up carpooling from Augusta County.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/tour-old-growth-forest-threatened-by-the-acp/
LOCATION:Bath County\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170427T120723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T120723Z
UID:7506-1493811000-1493814600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday May 3\, 2017\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (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 Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/protest-at-dominion-virginia-power-7/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T224526
CREATED:20170324T141538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T141538Z
UID:7245-1493578800-1493586000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Wild and Scenic Film Festival - Staunton
DESCRIPTION:The Wild and Scenic Film Festival introduces attendees to wild and special places and to the courageous individuals who are working to protect and preserve them. The film festival not only highlights environmental concerns\, but also provides solutions\, reaching people through beautiful imagery. \nTo purchase tickets\, follow the link on the Web Wild Virginia Web page\, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/staunton-wild-and-scenic-film-festival-tickets-31625293103
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/wild-and-scenic-film-festival-staunton/
LOCATION:Visulite Cinema\, 12 N Augusta St.\, Staunton\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Virginia":MAILTO:info@wildvirginia.org
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