Virginia Supreme Court Hearings
Virginia Supreme Court 100 North 9th St., Richmond, VA, United StatesHazel Palmer, an 83 year old widow, will stand up against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC before the Virginia Supreme Court. In 2004 the General Assembly enacted special legislation for interstate gas transmission companies granting them the special power to enter private property to study the land for interstate pipelines without the individual owner’s permission […]
Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
Wednesday April 19, 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.
Protest at Virginia Dominion Power
Wednesday April 26, 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.
People’s Climate March
Washington DC , United StatesJoin the People’s Climate March on April 29, 2017, from 9-4 in Washington DC, to stand up for our communities and climate. Throughout the first 100 days in office, the People's Climate Movement, a project of dozens of organizations working together to solve the climate crisis, is organizing a country-wide arc of action, culminating on […]
Wild and Scenic Film Festival – Staunton
Visulite Cinema 12 N Augusta St., Staunton, VA, United StatesThe 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. To purchase tickets, follow the link on the Web Wild Virginia Web […]
Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
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.
Tour Old Growth Forest Threatened by the ACP
Bath County VA, United StatesThings are still coming together but mark your calendars now! We 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.
Non-Violent Direct Action 101
Rockfish Valley Community Center 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, United StatesThis 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. […]
Dominion Annual Shareholders Meeting – and Protests
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. Only shareholders as of the March 3, 2017 record date may attend the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (2017 Annual Meeting). Parking will […]
Protest at Dominion Virginia Power
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.
Friends of Nelson welcomes event listings from all related groups who are working to oppose the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. To have your event listed on our calendar, please contact us at friendsofnelsonweb@gmail.com.
