September 2019 Great Falls Group Cascade
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Significant Events Calendar
Sept. 10 -
Volunteer Action Night for the
Environment (Oakton)
Sept. 14
- Film:
A Prayer for Compassion
Sept. 14
- Joint GFG - MVG picnic
Sept. 14, 22
- National Drive Electric Week Events
Sept. 20-22
- VA Annual Sierra Club Gathering
Sept. 28
- Plastic Free Forum
Sept 28
- Sierra Club PAC fundraiser
Oct 1
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Volunteer Action Night for the Environment (Fairfax)
Oct 11-12
- Virginia Environmental Assembly
Oct 22
- Film:
Wild Utah: America's Red Rock Wilderness
Oct 29
- Climate Reality Presentation
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Our Air, Your Future: Creating Clean Air Advocates
begins this fall. Hundreds of high school students across Fairfax County and the District of Columbia will learn how ozone and particulates form, how these pollutants harm human health, and what can be done to reduce campus exposure for all. Local Sierra Club members are also participating in an air monitoring program.
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Purple Air particulate monitor
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Mountain Valley Pipeline Loses Key Permit
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On August 28, one week after a coalition of conservation groups led by the Sierra Club
requested a stay
while a federal court reviews
their legal challenge
to the USFWS’s approval for the 303-mile pipeline, FERC effectively invalidated its current major permit for the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Also, j
oin your friends and neighbors at the Fourth Annual Hands Across the Appalachian Trail in Northern Virginia on September 29 to support the pipeline efforts
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MVP - Image Source: Roanoke Times
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Volunteer Action Night for the Environment (Oakton)
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Image source: Food and Water Watch
WHEN:
Tuesday, September 10, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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DETAILS:
Learn about the ways that you can get involved in what the Sierra Club is doing locally. Two new pipelines are proposed in Northern Virginia close to the North Carolina border. Break into action groups to brainstorm volunteer actions for stopping them. Come help contribute to the solutions!
SPONSOR: Sierra Club Great Falls Group Food and Water Watch, 350 Fairfax
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Film:
A Prayer for Compassion
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WHEN: Sat., Sept 14, food at 6:30 pm, film at 7 pm
WHERE: UUCF, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton,VA 22124
DETAILS: The film follows Thomas Jackson on a quest across America to ask "Can compassion grow to include all beings?"
SPONSORS: Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions, 350 Fairfax, Sierra Club Great Falls Group, NOVA Chapter of the Climate Reality Project, VeganDC.org, aPlantBased Diet.org
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GFG-MVG Potluck Picnic and Nature Walk
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WHEN:
Sat., Sept 14,
1 - 5 pm
Nature walk at 3 pm
DETAILS:
GFG - MVG potluck picnic and nature walk; kids welcome. Space is limited, please
RSVP
, and click on
What to Bring
CONTACT:
Paul Kaplowitz
SPONSORS:
Sierra Club Great Falls Group, Sierra Club Mount Vernon Group
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National Drive Electric Week Events
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WHEN:
Sat., Sept. 14, 10 am - 3 pm
WHERE:
The National Mall
DETAILS:
This event will connect electric vehicle owners to people who are curious about the benefits of owning an electric vehicle in DC, MD, and VA.
Fairfax National Drive Electric Week
WHEN:
Sun., Sept. 22; 10 am - 2 pm
WHERE:
Old Town Square Park, 10415 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
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Sierra Club Virginia Chapter’s Annual Gathering 2019
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WHEN:
Sept. 20 - 22
DETAILS:
Every year, once the summer heat is gone and those cool fall nights start rolling in, Sierra Club members and supporters from across Virginia spend a weekend together eating, drinking, dancing and learning. This fun-filled weekend is known as the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter’s Annual Gathering and you are invited!
(804) 366-0745
CARPOOLING:
Norbert Pink
(314) 724-8842
SPONSOR:
Sierra Club Virginia Chapter
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Image credit: 350 Fairfax
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WHEN:
Sat., Sept. 28, 10 am - 12 noon
DETAILS:
How many ways can you reduce your plastic use? Join us for a panel discussion of single-use plastics.
RSVP
SPONSORS:
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50 Fairfax, Alexandria 350, Clean Fairfax, Climate Reality Project: Northern Virginia Chapter, EcoAction Arlington, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions, Friends of Accotink Creek, Friends of Dyke Marsh, GPWCAN, Great Falls Group-Sierra Club Virginia, Green Muslims, La ColectiVA, NOVA Trash Action Work Force, Our Last Straw
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Virginia Sierra Club PAC Fundraiser
Supporting candidates for the VA legislature who are committed to protecting our environment!
WHEN:
Saturday, Sept. 28, 4 - 6 pm
WHERE
: House party in Vienna. Address provided after RSVP.
DETAILS:
Come meet Congressman Gerry Connolly at this VA Sierra Club PAC house party. Join us in supporting strong environmental candidates for the 2019 legislative election. We need to elect legislators who are committed to combating climate change and investing in clean energy. Also meet our statewide Sierra Club leaders who will be visiting us from Richmond.
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Enjoy a glass of wine and delicious vegetarian appetizers.
To purchase tickets visit
RSVP
Paid for by Virginia Chapter Sierra Club PAC. Not authorized by any candidate or elected official. Congressman Connolly is appearing at this event only as a featured speaker. He is not asking for any funds or donations
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Volunteer Action Night for the Environment (Fairfax)
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WHEN:
Tues., Oct. 1, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
DETAILS:
Join us in working to combat climate change and global warming. Activities include restoring and promoting sustainable urban forests and fighting oil and gas pipelines in Virginia. Come be part of the solutions!
RSVP
SPONSOR:
Sierra Club Great Falls Group
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Image Source: Plant NOVA Natives
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Virginia Environmental Assembly
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WHEN:
Fri., Oct. 11 - Sat., Oct. 12
DESCRIPTION:
The Virginia Environmental Assembly brings together conservation leaders from across the Commonwealth for a discussion on a Common Agenda to protect Virginia’s natural resources.
SPONSOR:
Virginia Conservation Network
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Image Source: Virginia Conservation Network
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credit: Wild & Scenic Film Festival
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Wild Utah: America’s Red Rock Wilderness
Documentary Screening and Discussion
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WHEN: Tues., Oct. 22, 7 pm - 8 pm
DESCRIPTION:
Watch this fascinating documentary about
the diverse landscape of the Red Rock canyons in Utah which draws upon diverse voices to share the significance of these lands. Join us afterwards for a discussion led by a producer of the documentary.
More details in October Cascade.
SPONSOR:
Sierra Club
Great Falls Group
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Climate Reality Presentation
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WHEN: Tues. Oct 29, 6:30 pm - 9 pm
DETAILS: Climate Reality leader Helga Luest will share the science of what's happening and why we must act now.
SPONSOR: 350 Loudoun, Sierra Club Great Falls Group
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One University: Good Idea, Wrong Location
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September 24 - Public Hearing with Board of Supervisors
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86-bed Assisted Living Facility
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Hunter Mill Assisted Living - A Special Exception is being requested for an assisted living center for a septic system. There are ground water issues (no protection for private well water users), medical waste, and Angelica Branch stream valley concerns, among others. Sierra Club opposes this development.
There have been numerous developments over the past couple of weeks. The applicant has requested an indefinite deferral. Applicant’s letter can be found at www.ProtectHMR.com. The Planning Commission will be addressing the applicant’s request at the 9/12 hearing originally scheduled for Decision Only.
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While the county searches for an alternative site for the Oakton/Fairfax elementary schools, the Save Blake Lane park community has been busy attending meetings and writing letters.
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Ways to Stay in Touch with GFG
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Send comments or questions to the
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Thank you!
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