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• Hanover County
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• Envision Henrico
• Envision Richmond
• Citizens Concerned with Goochland Growth

Saturday, November 15th: "The Grassroots is Always Greener," Smart Growth Advocacy Training Program. 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Note: the Program is from 9:00 a.m - 12:15 p.m., though some sources incorrectly list the end time as 1:00 p.m.

Hot button growth-relatedissue in your locality? Not sure how to leverage your constituency power? Want to learn more about applying smart growth locally?We want to give you the tools you need to join- and help lead - the movement for smarter growth in the Richmond region.  Learn from the experts, meet other concerned and active citizens from across the region, and take what you learn directly to your community.

Now is the time - and this is the place - to deepen your commitment to shaping how and where we grow. The future of Richmond is at stake - and only through a groundswell of public participation will we see real change.

Who: Partnership for Smarter Growth, in conjunction with The Back Porch Initiatives, a Richmond-based non-profit, is proud to sponsor this region-wide Smart Growth Advocacy Training Program, featuring Glen Besa from the Sierra Club, Martha Wingfield from Coalition for Hanover's Future, Jay Ford, Community Activist, and others.

What: This crash course explores the 10 principles of smart growth and an overview of land use and transportation in the region, a local case study of community organizing and coalition building, the basics of effective lobbying, and how to shape and convey your message toyour targeted audienceand the media.  Hands-on group activities will solidify your knowledge, and take-home materials and our ongoing support will inspire the application of your new skills in your community.

When: Saturday, November 15th, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.  A light breakfast will be served.

Where: Centenary United Methodist Church, 411 East Grace Street, in Richmond.

Why: Did you know that the Richmond region has outpaced Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads in the rate we consume our land and the time we spend in our cars?Did you know that how and where we grow has a major impact on quality of life, housing affordability, environmental health, and economic vitality? Do you want to playa role in the preservation of open space, farmland, and forests, and the promotion of walkable,livable, connected communities? Join us!

How: To register, email psg@psgrichmond.org with your name, address, and phone number, or visit us at www.psgrichmond.org to sign up online with an appreciated $10.00 donation.  Additionally, you can fill out this form and mail or fax it to us: 530 East main Street, Suite 410, Richmond, VA 23219, fax 804-225-1904.  Call 804-225-1902 for more info.

Pay the $10.00 suggested donation online here. Thank you for supporting Partnership for Smarter Growth with your time, energy, and financial resources.