Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Circle of Protection SWVA
Channel: ARTivism Virginia
Date: 05/09/2022

Take your place in the Circle of Protection: SWVA!

The Circle of Protection is an interfaith prayer vigil with story, song, and mutual support to gather and uplift neighbors who wish to protect their homes and communities from harmful and extractive development that threatens their public health and safety.

This series began on August 13th, 2022 at Eastern Montgomery Park in Elliston, Virginia, and continues Saturday September 10th and Saturday, October 8th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at the same location. The Circle aims to bring together frontline community members, long fighters of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, newcomers, and those who demand a future free of damaging development projects.

Following an hour program will be a community meal and fellowship. All are welcome!

The September 10th Circle will feature:

- Music from Bernadette 'BJ' Lark
- Poetry from Mara Eve Robbins
- Personal story from Crystal Mello
- Music from Joshua Vana

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More Circle of Protection details for September 10th, 2022 here: https://fb.me/e/1LIeftuC3

WHO: You, friends, family, neighbors, community members

WHAT: One hour of uplift, one hour of good food & fellowship

WHEN: Saturday, September 10th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

WHERE: Eastern Montgomery Park, 5001 Enterprise Drive, Elliston, VA 24087

WHY: To gather community members and advocates, creating space for reconnection, forming new relationships, healing and testimony, and growing our coalition for a future free of harmful and polluting development

WHAT TO BRING: Your water bottle, sunscreen, a folding/camp chair, your mask, and a potluck dish!

WEATHER & COVID PRECAUTIONS: 
This event will be held rain or shine. In the case of rain, all attendees can move under the pavilion, and we would encourage folks to wear their masks. In the case of the occurrence of thunder and lightning closeby potentially occurring during the program, we will play things by ear and take a brief intermission if needed where folks can wait in their vehicles.
With the desire of preventing further transmission of COVID-19, we will not be moving to an indoor space.

RESTROOMS:
There is an indoor restroom open to the public at the Elliston Fire Department building where parking is located.

PARKING:
There are marked and designated sections for the public at the Elliston Fire Department.

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"Will the Circle Be Unbroken" performed by the Indian Run Stringband
http://www.indianrunstringband.com

Videography by Loud Valley Productions
http://www.loudvalley.com

Special thanks to: Indian Run Stringband, Pastor Ken Gray of Big Spring Baptist Church, Irene Leech, the POWHR Coalition (Protect Our Water, Heritage Rights) and Preserve Montgomery County, VA

Connect with the POWHR Coalition to help fight the Mountain Valley Pipeline:
https://www.powhr.org

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