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SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday October 5\, 2016\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP.  Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.  Or bring your knitting and join the Knitting Nanas. Sponsored by Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/bi-weekly-protest-at-dominion-virginia-power-20/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161004T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T144323Z
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SUMMARY:Citizens' Picket for Climate and Energy Justice
DESCRIPTION:October 3-5\, 2016: join the CCAN-sponsored citizens’ picket line outside Governor McAuliffe’s downtown Richmond offices. Why three days? Because we have three major battles on our hands in Virginia where we need our Governor to stand with people\, not polluters: pipelines\, coal ash dumping\, and coastal flooding. Each day will feature the voices of Virginians on the front lines of these fights\, demanding that our Governor stand up to Dominion and other fossil fuel polluters. \nCome for one\, two\, or all three days for a lunchtime parade of colorful signs\, chanting\, and truth. We’ll ask Gov. McAuliffe to: 1) Reject state permits for fracked-gas pipelines; 2) Require Dominion and other utilities to permanently protect our waterways from toxic coal ash; 3) Commit to serious clean energy and adaptation solutions to keep our coastal communities above water. \nWHEN: Monday\, Oct. 3rd (pipeline focus)\, Tuesday\, Oct. 4 (coal ash focus)\, and Wednesday\, Oct. 5th (coast and climate focus). Meet at 11:30 a.m. for opening remarks; picket from noon – 1 p.m.\nWHERE: Meet at the Bell Tower on the Capitol Grounds (by the corner of N 9th St. & Bank St.). We’ll picket on the sidewalk outside the Governor’s offices at 1111 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/citizens-picket-for-climate-and-energy-justic/
LOCATION:Bell Tower at Virginia Square\, 9th Street and Franklin Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161004T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161004T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T104926Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Survey Suit Hearings in Nelson Circuit Court
DESCRIPTION:The survey suit cases scheduled to be heard in Nelson County Circuit Court on Tuesday and Thursday October 4 and 6\, 2016\, have been continued\, and will be held at a later date. More information (why? new date?) when we have it. \n9:30-11:30 a.m.\, Tuesday October 4\, 2016: Hearings for the 3 landowners represented by Appalachian Mountain Advocates\, including Horizons Village Property Owners Association. Also at this time/date: one property owner represented by Chuck Lollar (for whom the demurrer was filed on a different day than for his other clients).
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/survey-suit-hearings-in-nelson-circuit-court/
LOCATION:Nelson County Court House\, Lovingston\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Court Cases
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161003T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160915T143417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T144147Z
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SUMMARY:Citizens' Picket for Climate and Energy Justice
DESCRIPTION:October 3-5\, 2016: join the CCAN-sponsored citizens’ picket line outside Governor McAuliffe’s downtown Richmond offices. Why three days? Because we have three major battles on our hands in Virginia where we need our Governor to stand with people\, not polluters: pipelines\, coal ash dumping\, and coastal flooding. Each day will feature the voices of Virginians on the front lines of these fights\, demanding that our Governor stand up to Dominion and other fossil fuel polluters. \nCome for one\, two\, or all three days for a lunchtime parade of colorful signs\, chanting\, and truth. We’ll ask Gov. McAuliffe to: 1) Reject state permits for fracked-gas pipelines; 2) Require Dominion and other utilities to permanently protect our waterways from toxic coal ash; 3) Commit to serious clean energy and adaptation solutions to keep our coastal communities above water. \nWHEN: Monday\, Oct. 3rd (pipeline focus)\, Tuesday\, Oct. 4 (coal ash focus)\, and Wednesday\, Oct. 5th (coast and climate focus). Meet at 11:30 a.m. for opening remarks; picket from noon – 1 p.m.\nWHERE: Meet at the Bell Tower on the Capitol Grounds (by the corner of N 9th St. & Bank St.). We’ll picket on the sidewalk outside the Governor’s offices at 1111 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/citizens-picket-for-climate-and-energy-justice/
LOCATION:Bell Tower at Virginia Square\, 9th Street and Franklin Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160819T180749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160906T233057Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Virginia Outdoors Foundation Meeting Regarding Conservation Easements in the Path of the ACP
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED – Two natural gas pipeline projects that had been planning to present applications for conversion of VOF-protected open space at the upcoming September 29 VOF board meeting have deferred those applications until a later date\, to be determined. \nA meeting of the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) to consider Dominion’s request to offset the sacrifice of conservation of easements along the route of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) with the donation of other land to replace those easements.  You can read more about this issue here on our Web site and at the VOF. \nThe VOF plans to discuss this proposition in a meeting on September 29th\, which is open to the public (location to be announced).  It is also accepting public comments on this issue: public comments will be accepted by email to bcabibbo@vofonline.org or by letter to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation\, 39 Garrett Street\, Suite 200 Warrenton\, Va. 20186. Comments must include the sender’s name\, address\, and daytime phone number for verification purposes\, or they will not be accepted as part of the official meeting record.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/virginia-outdoors-foundation-meeting-regarding-conservation-easements-in-the-path-of-the-acp/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160812T210123Z
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing for Proposed ACP Compressor Station at the Buckingham County Planning Commission
DESCRIPTION:A public hearing will be held for air permits for the proposed compressor station for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) at the Buckingham County Planning Commission.  The hearing will be held in the Buckingham County Administrative Building at 7:00 pm. \nThis public hearing will be a chance for you to voice your concerns about the compressor station. It’s important that many people show up; Friends of Buckingham wants to pack the room. Your presence alone is important\, but please feel empowered to speak up. Speakers representing themselves will be allotted 3 minutes (sharp) of speaking time\, those representing groups will be allotted 5 minutes. Buckingham County requires that you sign up to speak before the meeting\, so please show up early. \nHere is the schedule of pre-meeting events: \n\n4:30 pm Physicians for Social Responsibility slideshow of compressor station health impacts. In the Buckingham Arts Center\, 2 buildings west of the Administration Building. (Also\, to be shown on Sunday\, 2pm at Yogaville\, Sivananda Hall\, Multi Purpose Room)\n5:30-6:30 pm Circle of Prayer and Song\, led by PAUSE (Positive Action Uniting Stewards of the Earth) PAUSE-Peaceful Action Uniting Stewards of the Earth is sponsoring a Circle of Prayer and Song prior to the hearing\, with the purpose of creating and holding a space for positive interaction and peaceful intention during the hearing. All are invited to join the circle. If you can’t attend in person\, we invite you to hold the space wherever you may be.\n5:45 pm Press Conference\n6:30 pm Sign up for public comments begins. Please sign up to comment before 6:55 pm. You have 3 minutes. You may want to submit a hard copy of your comments. Thank you for showing up with or without comments! Let them know you care!\n7 pm Planning Commission Meeting begins\n\nFood will be available in the Arts Building; quasi potluck.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/public-hearing-for-proposed-acp-compressor-station-at-the-buckingham-county-planning-commission/
LOCATION:Buckingham County Administrative Building\, 13380 West James Anderson Hwy (Rt. 60)\, Buckingham\, VA\, 23921\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160821T012054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T012054Z
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SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday September 21\, 2016\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP.  Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.  Or bring your knitting and join the Knitting Nanas. Sponsored by Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/bi-weekly-protest-at-dominion-virginia-power-19/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160901T234249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160901T234249Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Nelson Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Nelson at 7 p.m. on Sunday September 18\, 2016\, at RVCC\, for the latest on ACP opposition efforts and news about access roads.  Our guest speaker will be Laurie Ardison of Protect Our Water Heritage and Rights. POWHR is an umbrella organization for groups of activists from counties primarily but not exclusively along the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline corridor. Laurie will be giving us an overview of MVP opposition\, strategy and updates.  Bring your friends\, neighbors and family!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-nelson-public-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160831T103431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T103431Z
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SUMMARY:Hands Across the Appalachian Trail
DESCRIPTION:An action to protect the Appalachian Trail against unwanted\, unnecessary\, unnatural gas pipelines.  Meet at the Humpback Rocks parking lot\, milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway\, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday September 17\, 2016.  Contact kirk.bowers@sierraclub.org for more information.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/hands-across-the-appalachian-trail/
LOCATION:Humpback Rocks Parking Area\, Milepost 5.8\, Blue Ridge Parkway\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160728T153102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T103650Z
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SUMMARY:No Pipeline! Benefit Concert with the Will Overman Band
DESCRIPTION:Join Wild Virginia and the Will Overman Band for a No Pipeline! benefit concert at Starr Hill Brewery in Crozet.  Suggested donation is $10 at the door.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/no-pipeline-benefit-concert-with-the-will-overman-band/
LOCATION:Starr Hill Brewery\, 5391 Three Notch'd Rd\, Crozet\, VA\, 22932\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Concert
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Virginia":MAILTO:info@wildvirginia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160726T193206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160726T193206Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Environmental Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together conservation leaders from across Virginia\, the Environmental Assembly provides a forum for discussion on key environmental issues and an opportunity to strategize with like-minded individuals about the best ways to tackle threats to our natural environment. \nThis year’s Assembly—scheduled Friday\, September 9 through Saturday\, September 10 in Charlottesville\, VA—will feature a lively evening reception; plenty of educational workshops; breakout sessions; and engaging field trips\, including a pipeline hike led by Wild Virginia\, a kayaking trip down the Rivanna River led by Rivanna Conservation Alliance and Rivanna River Company\, and a sustainable winery tour at Barboursville Vineyards. \nFor a full schedule of events and workshops for the Environmental Assembly and to register for the event\, click here.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/virginia-environmental-assembly/
LOCATION:University of Virginia\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160909T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160803T205801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160803T205801Z
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SUMMARY:Pipeline Field Tour and Discussion at Starr Hill Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Wild Virginia will lead a tour of impacted lands along the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline route for the Virginia Conservation Network’s Environmental Assembly. The tour will end with a discussion at the Starr Hill Brewery to recap what was learned on the tour between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m. \nTo find out more about the pipeline tour and to register for the event\, click here.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/pipeline-field-tour-and-discussion-at-starr-hill-brewery/
LOCATION:Starr Hill Brewery\, 5391 Three Notch'd Rd\, Crozet\, VA\, 22932\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Virginia":MAILTO:info@wildvirginia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160907T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160907T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160821T011809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T011809Z
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SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday September 7\, 2016\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP.  Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.  Or bring your knitting and join the Knitting Nanas. Sponsored by Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/bi-weekly-protest-at-dominion-virginia-power-18/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160819
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160612T005327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160817T193524Z
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SUMMARY:Hands Across Our Land
DESCRIPTION:Hands Across Our Land is a grassroots action designed to bring attention to the plight landowners and communities face at the hands of bullying\, multi-billion dollar corporations in their quest to build new fossil fuel infrastructure. We believe the rights of property ownership are fundamental to our democracy; that eminent domain should never be used for corporate gain and/or economic development. We believe the health\, safety and welfare of our families and communities are paramount.  We will not be bullied into submission by the energy industry which chooses greed over people\, shareholder profit over our environment. We will not become the energy industry’s sacrifice zones! \nInitiated in Nelson County by Free Nelson\, the first Hands Across Our Land actions were held on August 18\, 2015\, and thirty-five communities in 10 states participated\,.  The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League (BREDL) became an integral partner with Free Nelson.  BREDL is now managing the annual Hands Across Our Land campaign\, and in 2016  plans to double\, perhaps even triple\, the 2015 participation in 2016. \nThis year Hands Across Our Land organizers have chosen to include communities who are facing the devastating affects being caused by coal ash contamination.  As energy companies rush to close their coal ash pounds\, billions of gallons of toxic coal ash wastewater are being dumped into our streams and rivers. These streams and rivers are the very same source for many water intake systems to municipal water supplies. The Environmental Protection Agency let us down when it refused to classify coal ash as a hazardous material knowing all the while it is radioactive and contains many heavy metals\, some known to be carcinogens. \nIn Nelson County\, actions will take place at the Stone Bridge on Route 250 on the Nelson County–Augusta County Line at 5:30 pm (click here for the event’s Facebook page) and at the Wingina Bridge on Route 56 on the Nelson County–Buckingham County line at 6:30 pm (click here for the event’s Facebook page). \nThere will also be an interfaith prayer service at 5:00 pm at Union Hill Baptist Church on Route 663 in Buckingham County.  Pastor Paul Wilson of Union Hill Baptist Church; Marion Kanour\, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church\, Massies Mill; and Swami Dayananda of the Yogaville community will be among those who will offer their prayers.  All are welcome to join this event. \nFurther information about other site-specific HAOL actions will be posted on the BREDL HAOL Web page.  Check there for details of an action near you.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/5395/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160817T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160817T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160614T234106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160614T234106Z
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SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday August 17\, 2016\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP.  Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.  Or bring your knitting and join the Knitting Nanas. Sponsored by Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/bi-weekly-protest-at-dominion-virginia-power-17/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160815T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160807T184205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160807T184205Z
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SUMMARY:Mask Making Workshop for Hands Across Our Land
DESCRIPTION:Join Free Nelson for a mask making workshop in preparation for Hands Across Our Land.  The workshop will teach you how to make masks of native animals that you can then wear to Hand Across Our Land to represent them in the protest against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. \nThe workshop will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Monday\, August 15\, at Grace Episcopal Church\, 1934 Crabtree Falls Highway\, Massies Mill\, to construct a basic mask. Painting and final touches can be done at home. (From Route 151\, turn onto Route 56 heading toward Crabtree Falls. The church is about 1.5 miles down 56\, on the right.) \nWhat to bring:\nLarge cardboard box (or 2) for mask material\nBox or tote to hold all your tools\nHot glue gun\nGlue sticks\nMarker\nSHARP box cutter\nScissors\nPen or pencil\nA picture of your animal \nFor more information\, see Free Nelson’s event page for the mask making workshop on Facebook.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/mask-making-workshop-for-hands-across-our-land/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 1934 Crabtree Falls Highway\, Massies Mill\, VA\, 22967\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160725T171901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160725T171901Z
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Monitor Training
DESCRIPTION:Protect your national forests from pipelines and fracking by becoming a citizen science water quality monitor. \nLearn how to properly conduct water quality monitoring on streams in Virginia. Wild Virginia and Trout Unlimited (TU) will teach you how to conduct chemical monitoring on water samples\, measure stream flow\, test water temperatures and turbidity and conduct visual assessments. \nPriority streams have been identified\, throughout and near the national forest. \nNo prior experience necessary\, but a serious commitment to ongoing monitoring once per month is expected \nRegister here:  https://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51365/p/salsa/event/common/public/index.sjs?event_KEY=6390&okay=true
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/water-quality-monitor-training/
LOCATION:Staunton Public Library\, 1 Churchville Ave\, Staunton\, VA\, 24401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Virginia":MAILTO:info@wildvirginia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160803T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160803T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160614T233758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160614T233758Z
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SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday August 3\, 2016\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP.  Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.  Or bring your knitting and join the Knitting Nanas. Sponsored by Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/bi-weekly-protest-at-dominion-virginia-power-16/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160725
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160626T010135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160627T120853Z
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SUMMARY:Pipeline Field Tour
DESCRIPTION:See for yourself what pipelines would do to Virginia’s land and communities. \nJoin Wild Virginia on Sunday July 24\, 2016\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, for a full day outing to learn about proposed pipeline routes through the George Washington National Forest. Spend the day meeting landowners near the national forests who will be impacted\, connect with the land during a short hike\, learn about a local business’s concerns\, and see some of the unique ways you can combat the pipeline using art. \nTentative itinerary: \n\n8:20 – Charlottesville carpool leaves\n10:30 – Landowner visit in Little Valley. Possible short walk in 140-160 year old growth forest.\n11:15 – Art in Your Arsenal – Learn with Amelia Williams about raising awareness about the pipeline through art.\n12:30-1:30 – Lunch @ Fort Lewis Lodge and talk from Wild Virginia on pipeline impacts to Virginia’s national forests.\n1:30- 3:00 – Short hike to limestone karst formations.\nCarpool returns to Charlottesville\, arriving around 5:00\n\nThis outing is limited to 12 people\, so please reserve your spot early.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/pipeline-field-tour/
LOCATION:George Washington National Forest\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Virginia":MAILTO:info@wildvirginia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160613T003800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T003800Z
UID:5404-1469275200-1469286000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:March on the Mansion
DESCRIPTION:For over two years\, Virginians who face dangerous pipelines\, offshore oil rigs\, toxic coal ash\, rapidly rising tides\, and other pollution threats have appealed to Governor McAuliffe for real leadership. \nWe’ve sent thousands of petitions\, shown up at public events\, and invited the Governor to tour our threatened homes\, asking him to protect our land\, air and water\, and to be a champion of truly clean energy. \nOur voices have not been heard yet — so we’re bringing those voices together right at his doorstep. \nOn July 23\, 2016\, march to Governor McAuliffe’s house with hundreds of pipeline fighters\, river lovers\, faith leaders\, farmers\, climate activists\, moms and grandfathers. \nDemand real leadership for: \n\nSolar panels – not pipelines!\nClean water – not coal ash!\nClimate justice – not corporate control!\n\nTell Governor McAuliffe that his legacy rests on standing up to big corporations like Dominion and standing with Virginians fighting for a better\, brighter future. \nWHEN: Saturday\, July 23\, 2016\, from 12 noon – 3:00 p.m. Rally at noon. March to the Governor’s mansion at 1 p.m.\nWHERE: Richmond\, VA. Meet at the Bell Tower on the Capitol grounds (or a nearby park TBD.)\nWHO: Virginians from the mountains to the sea who want healthy communities and a safe climate!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/march-on-the-mansion/
LOCATION:Bell Tower at Virginia Square\, 9th Street and Franklin Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160418T002312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T002312Z
UID:4980-1469014200-1469017800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday July 20\, 2016\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP.  Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.  Or bring your knitting and join the Knitting Nanas. Sponsored by Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/bi-weekly-protest-at-dominion-virginia-power-15/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160602T010147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T213931Z
UID:5316-1468663200-1468684800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Training for Water Monitoring Project
DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia-Virginia Water Quality Monitoring Program is a program developed by Trout Unlimited that is being implemented by Trout Unlimited and the West Virginia Rivers Coalition to train volunteers to monitor coldwater streams for impacts from shale gas and pipeline-related development and other sources of nonpoint pollution. FON has partnered with TU and WVRC to organize this training session. \nTraining will be July 16\, 2016\, 10am till 4pm\, at Rockfish Valley Community Center. Volunteers must commit to long term monthly water testing\, and to weekly testing at assigned sites if construction of the ACP should begin. After construction\, testing may remain weekly or become monthly again depending on the specific needs of each testing location. \nVolunteers need to register with Jacob Lemon (Eastern Shale Gas Monitoring Coordinator)\, via phone 814-779-3965 or email jlemon@tu.org. Include: first and last name\, mailing address\, phone number\, and email address.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/training-for-water-monitoring-project/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160704T013246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160704T013246Z
UID:5490-1468436400-1468443600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Buckingham Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Special Meeting to launch the grant-supported outreach to landowners near the compressor station.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-buckingham-public-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:20160706T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160706T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160418T002044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T002044Z
UID:4979-1467804600-1467808200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday July 6\, 2016\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP.  Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.  Or bring your knitting and join the Knitting Nanas. Sponsored by Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/bi-weekly-protest-at-dominion-virginia-power-14/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160603T011918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160603T011918Z
UID:5343-1466704800-1466712000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Solarize Nelson Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Solarize Nelson for an informative workshop to learn about solar energy technology and today’s opportunities to turn solar into savings. The workshop will introduce you to the Solarize Nelson campaign which was created to provide you with great prices on a superior solar installation from quality contractors. The campaign is open to residents and businesses in the County of Nelson through June 30. This workshop will help you determine whether solar panels are a smart choice for your home or business and provide information on equipment\, potential cost savings\, tax incentives\, and special financing. Presented by the non-profit Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) with help from local solar installation experts. Please r.s.v.p. by calling 434-282-2390 or emailing info@solarizeva.org.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/solarize-nelson-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160418T001811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T001811Z
UID:4978-1465990200-1465993800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday June 15\, 2016\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP.  Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.  Or bring your knitting and join the Knitting Nanas. Sponsored by Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/bi-weekly-protest-at-dominion-virginia-power-13/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160602T110233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160602T110233Z
UID:5325-1465758000-1465765200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Friends of Nelson Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ACP opposition updates including the latest on surveys\, submissions\, initiatives and important upcoming events. The meeting will focus on surveying\, and we’ll hear about new rounds of “Request to Survey” letters. Our guest\, Ben Luckett\, an attorney with Appalachian Mountain Advocates\, will discuss options for landowners who receive such letters.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-nelson-public-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160603T122929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160603T122929Z
UID:5344-1465138800-1465146000@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Poet Amelia Williams has found a way to leverage art as a direct blocking and delay tactic in the fight against fracked gas pipelines and compressor stations.     Walking Wildwood Trail: Poems and Photographs is a book about an eco-poetry art trail created as a tactic against the proposed Atlantic Coast pipeline.  All proceeds from the book of poetry and photography documenting Amelia’s project benefit Friends of Nelson and Wild Virginia. The significance\, she hopes\, reaches everyone. \nAmelia will be reading her poems at Afton Mountain Vineyards on Sunday June 5\, 2016.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Afton Mountain Vineyards\, 234 Vineyard Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160520T183224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160520T183224Z
UID:5278-1465041600-1465048800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Solarize Nelson Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Solarize Nelson for an informative workshop to learn about solar energy technology and today’s opportunities to turn solar into savings. The workshop will introduce you to the Solarize Nelson campaign which was created to provide you with great prices on a superior solar installation from quality contractors. The campaign is open to residents and businesses in the County of Nelson through June 15. This workshop will help you determine whether solar panels are a smart choice for your home or business and provide information on equipment\, potential cost savings\, tax incentives\, and special financing. Presented by the non-profit Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) with help from local solar installation experts. Please r.s.v.p. by calling 434-282-2390 or emailing info@solarizeva.org.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/solarize-nelson-information-session/
LOCATION:Nelson Center\, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston\, VA\, 22949\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160601T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160601T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T164200
CREATED:20160418T001533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T001533Z
UID:4977-1464780600-1464784200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday June 1\, 2016\, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\, Dominion Virginia Power (Charlottesville headquarters)\, 1719 Hydraulic Rd.\, Charlottesville 22901\, Bi-weekly protest against the ACP.  Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters.  Or bring your knitting and join the Knitting Nanas. Sponsored by Virginia Sierra Club\, 350.org\, Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice\, Friends of Nelson.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/bi-weekly-protest-at-dominion-virginia-power-10/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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