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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:20260425T183913
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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:20260425T183913
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160819
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
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
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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:20260425T183913
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:20260425T183913
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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:20260425T183913
CREATED: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160725
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
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:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160613T003800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160613T003800Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160720T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160418T002312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T002312Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160602T010147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160606T213931Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160704T013246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160704T013246Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160706T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160706T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160418T002044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T002044Z
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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:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160603T011918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160603T011918Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160418T001811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T001811Z
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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:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160602T110233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160602T110233Z
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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:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160603T122929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160603T122929Z
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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:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160520T183224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160520T183224Z
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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:20260425T183913
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160520T175520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160520T175520Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Wintergreen Pipeline Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, May 30th from 10:00 AM until noon\, in the Wintergreen Mountain Village Skyline Pavilion\, the Friends of Wintergreen will host a meeting updating owners on the proposed Dominion Atlantic Coast Pipeline. \nThe pipeline is still expected to cross Route 664 just down the hill from Wintergreen’s entrance and proceed up the face of Piney Mountain to Fortune’s Ridge\, crossing WPOA and privately owned property. \nThe Nature Foundation at Wintergreen encourages owners to attend this meeting in order to fully understand the pipeline’s potential impacts\, the alternative routes proposed by Friends of Wintergreen\, and other recent developments on the pipeline issues. To RSVP for the meeting\, click here.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/friends-of-wintergreen-pipeline-meeting/
LOCATION:Skyline Pavilion\, Wintergreen Mountain Village\, Mountain Inn Loop\, Roseland\, VA\, 22967\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160511T103124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T103124Z
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SUMMARY:Yogaville Fundraiser and Concert
DESCRIPTION:Concert and fundraiser for Yogaville Environmental Solutions and Friends of Buckingham. Come help build a better community\, protect our land\, water\, air and cultural heritage for now and future generations. Stephen Siva Longfellow Fiske and Adrienne Ramsey will inspire us with their soulful original words and music.  For more information\, see the flyer.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/yogaville-fundraiser-and-concert/
LOCATION:Sivananda Hall\, Yogaville\, Buckingham County\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benefit,Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160514T145217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160514T145217Z
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SUMMARY:Blow the Whistle on Dominion
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Blow the Whistle on Dominion!\nWHERE: 5th and Tredegar\, across from Brown’s Island in Richmond\nWHEN: Saturday\, May 21\, 6:30 PM. We’ll “blow the whistle” at 8 PM.\nWHO: Concerned climate activists like you! \nEvery May\, Dominion spends big bucks sponsoring Riverrock\, “the nation’s premier” outdoor sports and music festival on Brown’s Island\, along the James River in downtown Richmond. \nBut this year\, the irony is especially outrageous. As Dominion sponsors “Riverrock\,” it is simultaneously fighting for a license to keep polluting Virginia’s most beloved rivers — the James\, the Potomac\, and the Elizabeth — with toxic coal ash waste left behind from decades of burning dirty coal. \nWe all enjoy a good festival — but we can’t let Dominion\, Virginia’s #1 climate polluter\, get away with using fun events like Riverrock to cover up its dirty energy and dirty politics. \nSaturday\, May 21\, 2016\, on the biggest night of Riverrock\, we’ll don yellow t-shirts\, grab our whistles\, and line the sidewalks leading to Brown’s Island. And right before the headline act comes on stage\, we’ll “blow the whistle” on Dominion.  We’ll “blow the whistle” at 8 PM.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/blow-the-whistle-on-dominion/
LOCATION:Richmond\, 5th and Tredegar\, across from Brown’s Island\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160506T020108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T020108Z
UID:5160-1463824800-1463857200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Scoping Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the scoping meetings is to provide an opportunity for the public to verbally comment on the project modifications. You may attend at any time during the meeting\, as the primary goal of a scoping meeting is for FERC to hear and document environmental concerns. There will not be a formal presentation by Commission staff; however\, FERC will be available to answer questions about the FERC environmental review process. Representatives of the ACP will also be present to answer questions about the project. Verbal comments will be recorded by a court reporter and transcripts will be placed into the docket for the project and made available for public viewing on FERC’s eLibrary system. \nYou should submit comments to FERC (see here for instructions) AND attend meetings to comment verbally. You should provide a written copy of your comments – those of us who have attended previous scoping meeting know how inaccurately verbal comments at those meetings were recorded by the court recorders at the sessions!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/scoping-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Bath County High School\, 464 Charger Lane\, Hot Springs\, VA\, 24445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Scoping Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160506T015745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T015745Z
UID:5158-1463738400-1463770800@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Scoping Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the scoping meetings is to provide an opportunity for the public to verbally comment on the project modifications. You may attend at any time during the meeting\, as the primary goal of a scoping meeting is for FERC to hear and document environmental concerns. There will not be a formal presentation by Commission staff; however\, FERC will be available to answer questions about the FERC environmental review process. Representatives of the ACP will also be present to answer questions about the project. Verbal comments will be recorded by a court reporter and transcripts will be placed into the docket for the project and made available for public viewing on FERC’s eLibrary system. \nYou should submit comments to FERC (see here for instructions) AND attend meetings to comment verbally. You should provide a written copy of your comments – those of us who have attended previous scoping meeting know how inaccurately verbal comments at those meetings were recorded by the court recorders at the sessions!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/scoping-meeting/
LOCATION:Marlinton Community Wellness Center\, 320 9th St.\, Marlinton\, WV\, 24954\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Meeting,Scoping Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160310T191315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160310T191315Z
UID:4777-1463571000-1463574600@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Bi-weekly Protest at Virginia Dominion Power
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday May 18\, 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-virginia-dominion-power-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Protest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160516
DTSTAMP:20260425T183913
CREATED:20160419T231615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160419T231615Z
UID:4991-1463270400-1463356799@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Break Free in DC
DESCRIPTION:Sierra Club is working with partner organizations to sponsor an action in Washington\, DC on Sunday\, May 15th\, 2016. There’s a groundswell building\, and you’re invited to be part of it. Coordinated actions across the globe will send a clear message that it is time to break free from fossil fuels and invest in a just transition to 100% renewable energy. Thousands of regular people have committed to taking action already\, and thousands more are interested in participating in some way. This truly is a global movement calling for an end to fossil fuels and a just transition to 100% renewable energy. \nA bus will leave from Staunton at 8:30 am traveling to Nelson\, Charlottesville and then to Washington DC.  The bus will return at the end of the day. Final route details will be sent out and listed on our website prior to final departure. Here is the link to bus ticket reservations.  Round trip bus tickets are $15.00. \nPlease contact Hannah Weigard\, Appalachian Voices with questions: hannah@appvoices.org
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/break-free-in-dc/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160511T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160511T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183914
CREATED:20160401T003947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160401T003947Z
UID:4886-1462951800-1463002200@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Legislator's Wrap-Up Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The Nelson County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Wrap-up Breakfast will be held in the RVCC Auditorium on Wednesday\, May 11\, 2016. Doors open at 7:30\, and the breakfast begins at 8:00 AM. Come hear the latest news on the 2016 General Assembly legislation and speak directly to your elected representatives. Invited speakers: Senator Creigh Deeds\, Delegate Richard “Dickie” Bell\, and Delegate Matt Farris. All Nelson County residents are welcome to attend. Due to a required commitment to the caterer\, all “no shows” will be responsible for payment.  Cost: $12.00 for Chamber Members\, $15.00 for non-members. Reservations are necessary. RSVP to Elaine Hooker at ehooker03@aol.com or 434-962-5022 by May 6
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/legislators-wrap-up-breakfast/
LOCATION:Rockfish Valley Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Lane\, Afton\, VA\, 22920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:ehooker03@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160512
DTSTAMP:20260425T183914
CREATED:20160429T201709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160429T201709Z
UID:5100-1462924800-1463011199@blog.friendsofnelson.com
SUMMARY:Dominion Resources Annual Shareholder Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dominion Resources’ annual shareholder meeting will be held on Wednesday\, May 11th\, 2016\, in Columbia\, SC\, and a group of climate-concerned shareholders will be introducing five resolutions aimed at getting Dominion to clean up its act. Meanwhile\, dozens more activists will be rallying outside. \nWhether it’s Dominion’s push to build hundreds of miles of new fracked-gas pipeline\, its corner-cutting to dump toxic coal ash wastewater into our rivers\, or its attacks on rooftop solar\, it’s never been more clear: Dominion is the single biggest obstacle to setting a new direction for our energy future in Virginia. \nThat’s why a group of Dominion shareholders is pushing back. \nIf you own Dominion stock\, you can cast your vote for each resolution\, and even attend the meeting.  Click here to find out how you can help these activist shareholders. \nIf you don’t own Dominion stock\, join us for the rally outside!  RSVP to join us for the rally outside the meeting!
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/dominion-resources-annual-shareholder-meeting/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Columbia\, SC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T183914
CREATED:20160506T021059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160506T021059Z
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SUMMARY:Disobedience Movie and *Break Free* Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club\, Transition Charlottesville and 350 Central Virginia to watch great film and be inspired by a global wave of regular people everywhere resisting fossil fuels. \nIn a way\, this film is a follow-up to Disruption which played a big role in mobilizing people for the People’s Climate March in 2014 — so you know it will have an impact. As the climate crisis builds\, “Disobedience” challenges us to ask ourselves: “What kinds of action are called for? And what can I do?” \nAttend the Disobedience watch party and connect with local members of the movement and find out more about plans for participating in the “Keep it in the Ground” demonstration in DC.
URL:https://blog.friendsofnelson.com/calendar-event/disobedience-movie-and-break-free-discussion/
LOCATION:Jefferson-Madison Central Library\, 201 E. Market St.\, Charlottesville\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Public Meeting
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