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2012 University of Richmond 15th ANNUAL "Big Yard Sale"

Big Yard Sale

The 15th Annual Big Yard Sale at the University of Richmond takes place Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 8am to 12 noon.

Sponsored by the Falls of the James Group and GreenUR, the sale recycles students' discards - electronics, appliances, clothing, shoes, books, housewares, bathroom decor, linens...

It’s a huge job to pull together and FOJ could use your help!

In particular, please consider helping on Monday, May 7 because the Monday effort determines how much good stuff we recover and how much goes to the land fill. The biggest volunteer need is from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM as students rush to empty their apartments ahead of the U of R deadline.

Click here to volunteer TODAY!


VCU GOES GREEN - Solar and Renewable Energy

The Science Museum is unavailable, so we will be meeting at VCU for an update on its Sustainability and Going Green initiatives and tour several of its new and retrofitted buildings.

We will meet on Wednesday, May 9th at 7 PM at the top of the VCU West Broad Street Parking Deck (the multi-use structure at Broad & Harrison). This is not our usual location!

This event is the FoJG General Membership Meeting for May 2012. FoJG hosts General Membership Meetings at 7 PM on the second Wednesday of each month from September through May. They are always FREE and the public is invited to attend.



Upcoming Activities

Outing: Canoe trip to Dragon Run in Gloucester, VA

Dates: Sat, Apr 28 & Sun, Apr 29
Description: Dragon Run (35 miles of swamp at the headwaters of the Piankatank River ) may be the most pristine water body in Virginia. Garrie Rouse of Mattaponi Canoe & Kayak / Flatwater Discoveries will lead the trip and provide canoes and equipment. A maximum of 14 people can participate each day.
Cost: Sierra Club members: $30 each; Non-members: $35. Checks should be made out to Falls of the James Sierra Club and sent to Shavon Peacock (7669 Rockfalls Dr. Richmond Va. 23225) before the trip in order to have a reservation. Participants are also asked to send their cell number and e-mail address so they can be contacted about details of the trip.
Contacts: Andrew and Shavon Peacock (ShavonAndrew@Verizon.net)
Note: This is a casual outing that is not officially sanctioned by the Sierra Club or FoJG.

June 2012 Program

Date: Wednesday, June 13th, 7:00 PM
Location: Carillon Shelter (southeast of the Dog Park) in Wm Byrd Park.
Topic: Group Social, Pot Luck Picnic, and Volunteer Appreciation Night
Contact: John Zeugner (jjzeugner@comcast.net)

More information on outings and events available in the The Fall Line Newsletter

What is the Falls of the James Group?

The Sierra Club is the largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States. It has chapters across the country, including the Virginia Chapter. The Falls of the James Group (FoJG) is one of the twelve Virginia Chapter Groups.

FoJG is tied to the James River Park System and the communities and the issues that border that river and other critical Virginia rivers. The group's geographical area stretches from Hanover County down to the North Carolina border and from Amelia County east to Surry County.

FoJG celebrates nature and the outdoor recreational opportunities of our diverse region. We are working to preserve and restore our environment through Education, Conservation, and Recreation. Our Strategic Goals are Urban Sustainability, Global Warming Mitigation, Green Solutions, Greenways/Blueways and Parks Protection. We rely on volunteer and member involvement!

FoJG Executive Committee

Adele MacLean -
Co-Chair & Conservation Chair
Scott Burger -
Co-Chair, Political Chair
John Zeugner -
Vice Chair, Membership Co-Chair, Programs & Newsletter
Mary Beth Mains -
Treasurer
Eric Vrabel -
Website, Membership Database & Membership Co-Chair
Tamara Smith -
Fundraising
Catherine Welsh -
Secretary

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