End Environmental Racism Now: March With Union Hill

Canoe Park/Lee Bridge 600 W 22nd Street, Richmond, VA, United States

On May 17 and 18, Virginians from all across the state will unite in common cause to oppose unjust and unneeded fracked-gas pipelines anywhere in the Commonwealth, and to stand in solidarity for environmental justice and the climate. Join us, along with featured speakers Rev. William Barber, II, and Karenna Gore. #noMVP #noACP @RevDrBarber May […]

Herring, Stand with Appalachia: No Mountain Valley Pipeline

Loudoun County Courthouse 18 #. Market St., Leesburg, VA, United States

Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 1 PM – 3 PM Leesburg, Virginia Rally with us in Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring's hometown to encourage him to rise above the incompetence, corruption, and climate consequences associated with fracked gas pipelines. Delegates Chris Hurst and Sam Rasoul will lead Southwest Virginians to NoVa to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with […]

Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy

Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters) 1719 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville, VA, United States

Wednesday, June 5, 2019, gather at 11:30 a.m., protest 12-1 p.m., Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters), 1719 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville 22901, protest against the ACP. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters. Park at Kroger. Sponsored by Friends of Buckingham and Cancel Compressor Coalition.

Union Hill Social and Fish Fry

1296 Union Hill Rd. Buckingham County, VA, United States

Saturday, June 8: Union Hill Social and Fish Fry to kick off Bridging the Gap solar installation and environmental health training: 3-7 pm, 1296 Union Hill Road. RSVP required to 804-248-6756. Bridging the Gap In Virginia has received a grant from Mertz Gilmore Foundation to sponsor a solar installation and environmental health training program in […]

We the People 2.0 Film

Staunton Public Library 1 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA, United States

Wednesday, June 12: We the People 2.0 film and gathering. 6-8:30: Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Ave., Staunton 24401. A new democracy movement is building, elevating community and nature’s rights over corporate rights. Come early at 5:30 for light refreshments. Program starts promptly at 6 pm. Co-sponsored by Friends of Augusta, SAW CAN, and Indivisible […]

Public Information Meeting on Proposed Chickahominy Fracked Gas Power Plant

New Kent Library 7791 Invictata Lane, New Kent, VA, United States

Monday, June 17, 2019: Public Information Meeting on Proposed Chickahominy fracked gas power plant: 6-7:45 pm. New Kent Library, 7791 Invictata Lane, New Kent 23124 Roll up your future loving sleeves - there’s a new fracked up threat in town. For more info and graphic to share go to Virginia River Healers here: https://www.facebook.com/virginiariverhealers/posts/2582331515134764 The […]

Energy Democracy: A New Way Forward

Trinity Episcopal Church 1118 Preston Ave., Charlottesville, VA, United States

Join us Tuesday June 18, 2019, 6:30-8:00 pm, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1118 Preston Ave., Charlottesville 22903, Charlottesville 22903, for a lively presentation on Virginia’s progress towards a more sustainable, affordable and equitable energy system — and how you can get involved. You’ll learn a bit about why the current system is broken due to […]

Protest at Virginia Dominion Energy

Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters) 1719 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville, VA, United States

Wednesday, June 19, 2019, gather at 11:30 a.m., protest 12-1 p.m., Dominion Virginia Energy (Charlottesville headquarters), 1719 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville 22901, protest against the ACP. Bring your signs and wear your t-shirts to protest the ACP at Dominion’s Charlottesville headquarters. Park at Kroger. Sponsored by Friends of Buckingham and Cancel Compressor Coalition.

Public Information Meeting on Proposed Chickahominy Fracked Gas Power Plant

Charles City Library 10790 Courthouse Rd., CHarles City, VA, United States

Wednesday, June 19: Public Information Meeting on Proposed Chickahominy fracked gas power plant: 6-7:45 pm Charles City Library, 10790 Courthouse Rd., Charles City, 23030.  Roll up your future loving sleeves - there’s a new fracked up threat in town. For more info and graphic to share go to Virginia River Healers here: https://www.facebook.com/virginiariverhealers/posts/2582331515134764 The Virginia […]

DEQ Hearing on Proposed Chickahominy Gas Power Station

Virginia Crossing Hotel and Conference Center 1000 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Friday June 21, 2019, State Air Pollution Control Board Meeting on proposed permit for the Chickahominy fracked gas power plant. 10 am. Virginia Crossing Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen, 23059 (Note the VA DEQ’s constant practice of having these key permit meetings outside the affected communities and in private, not […]

 

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.