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SUMMARY:The Outdoors is YOURS
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Haga clic aquí para ver esta página en español (próximamente).” style=”custom” custom_background=”#eaeaea” custom_text=”#002f3b” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true”][vc_column_text]Join us in Harrisonburg on December 1 at 5:30 at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center for a conversation about how you use (or want to use) outdoor spaces – everything from neighborhood parks to the over one-million acre George Washington National Forest to our west. \nWe’re making an evening of it\, so bring the whole family! Dinner will be provided and optional childcare will be available during the keynotes and panel discussion. We’re also offering Spanish interpretation of the program for those who would prefer to listen in Spanish. \nAttendance is free\, but pre-registration for each adult is encouraged so we know what to expect![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER FOR THE EVENING” style=”custom” custom_background=”#248dc1″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fshenandoahalliance.org%2Fthe-outdoors-is-yours-registration%2F”][vc_text_separator title=”Keynote Speakers” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n\nNathan Burrell\nNathan Burrell is a native of Essex County Virginia who moved to Richmond in 1999 to pursue a degree in Parks and Recreation Management from Virginia Commonwealth University. With over 20 years of experience in parks management and land conservation\, Nathan was appointed as a Deputy Director of Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation by then Governor Northam in 2021 and is currently the Director of Community Conservation and Government relations for the Virginia Outdoor Foundation. During this time Nathan has been recognized as a leader in the Richmond community with awards ranging from “Top 40 under 40” by Style Weekly in 2011 to GRTC’s “Black History Month: Local History Maker” in 2017 and most recently honored as one of Richmond Times Dispatch’s 2018 “Person of the Year.” In addition\, Nathan also sits on several local boards and National Advisory Councils including Groundwork RVA as a founding board member and current board President\, an Advisory Board member of the Capital Region Land Conservancy\, and a former member of the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\nEsther Nizer\nEsther M Nizer of Elkton\, VA is the youngest of four children born to Thomas and Margaret Nizer. Esther attended the Newtown Elementary School\, a Rosenwald school\, in Elkton and graduated from Elkton High School. She received a B.S. in Health & Physical Education from Morgan State University (College)\, and a M.S.Ed. in Adult Education Human Resource Development (AHRD) from James Madison University. An Information Technology Training and Development Manager\, Esther retired from James Madison University after 20+ Years in 2020. \nAs a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church\, Elkton\, VA Esther has served as a Sunday School teacher (Adult and Youth)\, Church Clerk and currently serves as the Treasurer/Financial Clerk. Esther has been a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. for over 45 years she served as the advisor to the Iota Alpha Chapter on the campus of James Madison University for over 12 years. Active in the community\, Esther has served on the Board of Directors for the Elkton Area United Services (EAUS)\, Elkton Cemetery Commission and the Elkton Downtown Revitalization Cooperation (EDRC). She has served as the president for four years and the treasurer for two years for the Harrisonburg/Rockingham NAACP. Esther is currently serving on the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Board appointed by Governor Terry McAuliff. She is on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the North Fork Shenandoah River and serves as its Treasurer. She is an active member of the Elkton Progressive Improvement Committee (EPIC) and the Elkton Lions club. \nIn her spare time\, Esther enjoys hiking\, kayaking\, camping (solo)\, and participating in 5k races.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Panelists” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]\nJakob\nzumFelde\nTransportation Planner\, Harrisonburg City Public Works \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]\nLester\nZook\nOwner\, WILD GUYde Adventures \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]\nScottie\nPendleton\nChair\, Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]\nThomas\nStevens\nAssistant Park Manager\, Seven Bends State Park \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Flow of the Evening” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]\n5:30 PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Dinner begins and expo opens. Grab a bite to eat and meet some of the local folks who care for and promote our outdoor spaces.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]\n6:00 PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Optional childcare begins. Your little ones are welcome to stay with you throughout the program or join in activities for children in two different age groups in classrooms around the corner.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]\n6:30 PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Speaker program begins. Dinner and the expo close.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]\n8:00 PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Head home inspired to enjoy the great outdoors! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Partners” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_column_text]Many thanks to these folks for their partnership in presenting this event![/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”2743″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://svbcoalition.org”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6223″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.harrisonburgva.gov”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6275″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.jmu.edu/icad/index.shtml”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6225″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.hanksgrilleandcatering.com”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/the-outdoors-is-yours/
LOCATION:Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center\, 620 Simms Ave\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Augusta Couty,Frederick County,Page County,Rockingham County,Shenandoah County,Warren County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T173000
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SUMMARY:El aire libre es SUYO
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Click to see this post in English.” style=”custom” custom_background=”#eaeaea” custom_text=”#002f3b” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fshenandoahalliance.org%2Fthe-outdoors-is-yours%2F”][vc_column_text]Acompáñenos en Harrisonburg el 1 de diciembre a las 5:30 en el Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center para una conversación sobre cómo usa (o quiere usar) los espacios al aire libre – desde los parques del vecindario hasta el Bosque Nacional George Washington de más de un millón de acres al oeste. \n¡Menuda tarde\, así que traiga a toda la familia! Se ofrecerá cena y habrá cuidado de niños opcional durante la discusión de los oradores principales y el panel. También ofrecemos interpretación en español del programa para aquellos que prefieran escuchar en español. \nLa asistencia es gratuita\, pero se recomienda la preinscripción de cada adulto ¡para que sepamos qué esperar![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Regístrese para la noche” style=”custom” custom_background=”#248dc1″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fshenandoahalliance.org%2Fel-aire-libre-es-suyo-registrese%2F”][vc_text_separator title=”Oradores principales” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n\nNathan Burrell\nNathan Burrell es originario del condado de Essex\, Virginia\, y se mudó a Richmond en 1999 para obtener un título en Gestión de Parques y Recreación de la Universidad Virginia Commonwealth. Con más de 20 años de experiencia en la gestión de parques y la conservación del suelo\, Nathan fue nombrado Subdirector del Departamento de Conservación y Recreación de Virginia por el entonces Gobernador Northam en 2021 y actualmente es el Director de Conservación Comunitaria y Relaciones Gubernamentales de la Fundación del Aire Libre de Virginia. Durante este tiempo\, Nathan ha sido reconocido como un líder en la comunidad de Richmond con premios que van desde ” Los 40 mejores menores de 40 años” por Style Weekly en 2011 hasta “Mes de la Historia Negra: Creador de Historia Local” de GRTC en 2017 y más recientemente honrado como una de las “Personas del año” de Richmond Times Dispatch de 2018. Además\, Nathan también forma parte de varias juntas locales y Consejos Asesores Nacionales\, incluido Groundwork RVA como miembro fundador de la junta y presidente actual de la junta\, miembro de la Junta Asesora de Conservación de Tierras de la Región Capital y ex miembro del Consejo de Justicia Ambiental de Virginia. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\nEsther Nizer\nEsther M. Nizer de Elkton\, VA es la menor de cuatro hijos de Thomas y Margaret Nizer. Esther asistió a la Escuela Primaria Newtown\, una escuela de Rosenwald\, en Elkton y se graduó de la Escuela Secundaria de Elkton. Obtuvó la Diplomatura en Salud y Educación Física de Morgan State University (College)\, y un Máster en Ciencias de la Educación en Desarrollo de Recursos Humanos para la Educación de Adultos (AHRD) de la Universidad James Madison. Como Gerente de Capacitación y Desarrollo de Tecnología de la Información\, Esther se retiró de la Universidad James Madison después de más de 20 años en 2020. \nComo miembro de la Iglesia Baptista Monte Paran\, Elkton\, VA\, Esther ha trabajado como maestra de escuela dominical (adultos y jóvenes)\, secretaria de iglesia y actualmente trabaja como empleada tesorera/financiera. Esther ha sido miembro de la Hermandad Femenina Delta Sigma Theta\, Inc. durante más de 45 años\, trabajó como asesora del Capítulo Iota Alpha en el campus de la Universidad James Madison durante más de 12 años. Activa en la comunidad\, Esther ha sido miembro de la Junta Directiva de los Servicios Unidos del Área de Elkton (EAUS)\, la Comisión del Cementerio de Elkton y la Cooperación de Revitalización del Centro de Elkton (EDRC). Ha trabajado como presidenta durante cuatro años y tesorera durante dos años para la Asociación Nacional para el Progreso de las Personas de Color (NAACP) de Harrisonburg/Rockingham. Esther actualmente trabaja en la Junta del Departamento de Conservación y Recreación de Virginia (DCR) nombrada por el Gobernador Terry McAuliff. Está en la Junta Directiva de Amigos del río North Fork Shenandoah y trabaja como su Tesorera. Es miembro activo del Comité de Mejoramiento Progresivo de Elkton (EPIC) y del club de Leones de Elkton. \nEn su tiempo libre\, Esther disfruta del senderismo\, el kayak\, acampar (a solas) y participar en carreras de 5 km.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Panelistas” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]\nJakob\nzumFelde\nTransportation Planner\, Harrisonburg City Public Works \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]\nLester\nZook\nOwner\, WILD GUYde Adventures \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]\nScottie Pendleton\nChair\, Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]\nThomas Stevens\nChief Ranger\, Seven Bends State Park \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Flujo de la tarde” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]\n5:30 PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Comienza la cena y se abre la exposición. Tome un bocado para comer y conozca a algunas de las personas locales que cuidan y promueven nuestros espacios al aire libre.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]\n6:00 PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Comienza el cuidado opcional de niños. Sus pequeños son bienvenidos a quedarse con usted durante todo el programa o participar en actividades para niños de dos grupos de edad diferentes en los salones de clase a la vuelta de la esquina.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]\n6:30 PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Comienza el programa de oradores. Cena y cierre de la exposición.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]\n8:00 PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]¡Regrese a casa inspirado para disfrutar del aire libre![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Socios” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_column_text]¡Muchas gracias a estas personas por su colaboración en la presentación de este evento![/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”2743″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://svbcoalition.org”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6223″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.harrisonburgva.gov”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6275″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.jmu.edu/icad/index.shtml”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6225″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.hanksgrilleandcatering.com”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/el-aire-libre-es-suyo/
LOCATION:Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center\, 620 Simms Ave\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Augusta Couty,Frederick County,Page County,Rockingham County,Shenandoah County,Warren County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T090000
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SUMMARY:2023 General Assembly Preview Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join conservation advocates in the Valley on December 3 from 9am-noon at JMU’s Ice House in Harrisonburg to learn about legislative action anticipated in the 2023 General Assembly that affects our land\, water and communities in Virginia. This a great opportunity to hear from statewide environmental experts and meet other groups and individuals working here in the Valley to make our cities\, towns and villages more vibrant\, preserve our working farmland\, and ensure clean water for future generations.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley is partnering with Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition to host a breakfast watch-party viewing of Virginia Conservation Network‘s (VCN) speaker lineup in Richmond. We’ll also have some time to talk about emerging local issues. (We’ll post the agenda once it’s finalized.)[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Registration is free with a suggested $20 donation\, and you’ll also have the option to order a hard-copy of VCN’s 2023 briefing book\, Our Common Agenda.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register to Attend the Breakfast Party” style=”custom” custom_background=”#248dc1″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fengage.vcnva.org%2Fevent%2Fgeneral-assembly-preview%2Fe442288|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]\nUse the promo code HBURGADVOCATE to waive the suggested donation\n(only valid for the Harrisonburg watch party). \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/2023-general-assembly-preview-watch-party/
LOCATION:JMU’s Ice House\, 127 W. Bruce Street\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Augusta Couty,Frederick County,Page County,Rockingham County,Shenandoah County,Warren County
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