Urban Views Weekly September 20, 2017

Sep. 20, 2017

UVW - Celebrating 10 Years Serving the Urban Community

Who you know can make a world of difference What’s Inside

Page 2 Special Event Creation

Page 4 Heritage not Hate

Page 6 Power of Social Capital

Page 10 Treats for Fall

Page 3 Saving our Men

Page 5 Scholar of the Week

Page 8 Hampton University fights Cancer

Page 10 Mama’s Boyz

Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times

Creating a Successful Special Event

“Think about what you want to do and how you want to engage with your guests. Think about what you have access to without having to go anywhere else. Find the hidden treasures within your own organization and make those things work for you.”

This wisdom comes from Jeanette O’Bryant, development officer with the National Civil Rights Museum. She invited guests to step back in time and experience a Night at the Lorraine, the motel that has been redeveloped and transformed into the National Civil Rights Museum. Together with her committee Chair Terrence Reed, event committee members, employees and volunteers she created a new fun revenue stream.

conversations quickly turned to what to include in the event, and anticipation grew.

It was the event’s name Night at the Lorraine that got most folks excited.

Of course there were challenges, and these were overcome. One was to engage new corporate sponsors. The second was to provide a one-of-a-kind experience without going over budget.

“Be creative. Leverage your uniqueness. Invite the community to celebrate and support your work.”

Here’s the concept: Guests are invited to celebrate the vibrant history of the Lorraine Motel for the benefit of the museum. They step back in time with an evening of food, music and fun reminiscent of the days when the motel counted B.B. King, Nat King Cole, “Count” Basie, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the MG’s, Satchel Page and Jackie Robinson among its many famous guests.

As O’Bryant shared her idea with management and her committee members, the

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“The energy of our committee chair and committee members made the event a success. They really got excited and began to pass that energy to their friends. We created an experience that was actually here at the museum and provided guests with opportunities to learn something new about the Lorraine and its history in a way that is different from a regular museum tour.”

The first year 600 guests attended; this year the number increased to about 1,000. Both events successfully raised money for the museum. O’Bryant shared that they met other goals as well: “the events introduced the museum to millennials and really showed another side of the museum; and they provided opportunities for new relationships, networking, and creating new donor support.”

O’Bryant attributes her success to the event chair, host committee and the many volunteers who brought the Lorraine back to life for a night to remember.

Special events are the heart of fundraising. Be creative. Leverage your uniqueness.

Invite the community to celebrate and support your work.

Copyright 2017 – Mel and Pearl Shaw Mel and Pearl Shaw are authors of four books on fundraising available on Amazon.com.

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Health News

Saving Our Men from Prostate Cancer September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American men (21%) and third leading cause of cancerrelated death in men in the United States. Approximately, 1 out of 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their life-time. The American Cancer Society estimates that 161,360 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the U.S. in 2017 and 26,730 men will die from their disease. Prostate cancer is a disease of the prostate where cancer cells form in the prostate tissue. The prostate is a gland of the male reproductive system. It is located just below the bladder and produces fluid that makes part of semen.

serious harm. However, while some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or even no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.

Prostate cancer that’s detected early — when it’s still confined to the prostate gland— has a better chance of successful treatment. Prostate cancer may cause no signs or symptoms in its early stages. Prostate cancer that’s more advanced may cause signs and symptoms such as: • Trouble urinating • Decreased force in the stream of urine • Blood in semen

“Prostate cancer is a disease of the elderly with an average age of 66 years at diagnosis.” says Asit Paul, M.D., Ph.D., medical oncologist and member of the Developmental Therapeutics research program at VCU Massey Cancer Center and assistant professor in the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care at the VCU School of Medicine. “Eighty percent of cases are diagnosed in early stage as localized cancer. Patients may have no symptoms or may have weak urinary flow, difficulty urinating or frequent urination. Advance stage may have bone pain and other symptoms because of the spread of disease to the bones and other organs.” he continues.

“Treatment of prostate cancer depends on the stage at diagnosis.” says Dr. Paul. “The options for early stage prostate cancer include observation, active monitoring, surgery and radiation. Advance stage requires hormone treatment with or without chemotherapy.”

Usually prostate cancer grows slowly and is initially confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause

Factors that can increase your risk of prostate cancer include:

• Discomfort in the pelvic area • Bone pain • Erectile dysfunction Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you.

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• Age. Your risk of prostate cancer increases as you age.

• Race. Prostate cancer affects African American men disproportionately. African American men have a 70% higher incidence and 2.3 times higher risk of death from prostate cancer compared to Caucasian men. African American men are also diagnosed at earlier age and have higher incidence of aggressive disease.

• Family history. If men in your family have had prostate cancer, your risk may be increased. Also, if you have a family history of genes that increase the risk of breast cancer or a very strong family history of breast cancer, your risk of prostate cancer may be higher.

• Obesity. Obese men diagnosed with prostate cancer may be more likely to have advanced disease that’s more difficult to treat.

“Regular exercise and healthy diet can reduce the risk of several cancers, including prostate cancer.” comments Dr. Paul. “Use of certain medications can reduce the risk of prostate cancer, but should not be used without a physician’s consultation.”

As the month of September brings prostate cancer into focus, it’s time to increase public understanding of the disease, including its prevalence, approaches to screening and prevention, treatment options, and resources that help save all of our men!

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It’s about Heritage not Hate!

It’s about heritage not hate! That is the oft-used mantra of those who stand in opposition the integrity of the United States territory preserved. The Emancipation Proclamation to the removal of monuments celebrating the heroes of the Civil War era. Although of 1863 legally freed the slaves but had little effect on the system of white supremacy not all of these proponents claim a confederate heritage, many can be seen waving the that dominated the former Confederate states. Immediately following the Civil War, and confederate flag as a part of their protestation. Richmond’s tree-lined grassy mall called the Emancipation, Jim Crow Laws were instituted effectively maintaining systemic and Monument Avenue with its historic mansions, town houses and numerous church institutional racial discrimination and oppression all the way through the mid 1960s. The buildings showcases some of the most venerated statues of the Confederacy, including reign of terror promoted by white supremacists groups like the Ku Klux Klan began as Stonewall Jackson, Jefferson Davis and Robert early as the 1860s and flourished in the time period E. Lee. Recently, the residents of Richmond have of Reconstruction and Jim Crow. The Klan was been grappling with interrogating exactly what murderous and trafficked in mass destruction, death Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. these monuments stand for and how they affect the and intimidation while promoting white supremacy, Associate Professor/Theatre VCU culture of inclusion, racial equality and equity that white nationalism, Nativism, Anti-immigration, AntiArtistic Director and Founder the city wants to promote in the 21st century. Some communism, anti-Catholicism, Neo- Fascism and The Conciliation Project might say even opening a conversation about racial Neo-Nazism. The monuments to the heroes of the (O) 804-477-6453 equality and historic legacy in Richmond, Virginia Confederacy were erected in this time period. info@theconciliationproject.org is both groundbreaking and earth shattering given www.theconciliationproject.org Richmond’s history as the Capital of the Confederacy.

Much more than honoring the “heroes” of the While others say “it’s about time!” former Confederacy, these monuments were erected to remind all citizens, especially the newly freed formerly enslaved blacks that whites What makes the “heritage not hate” rationale problematic is the time period in which were the dominate race and intended to continue in that vein regardless of the “War of these monuments were erected and the culture they were erected to promote. The Civil Northern Aggression.” The white citizenry of the south would never surrender their place War was fought and won by the Union in 1861-1865. The result was the dissolution of the of supremacy over the black race. It is the struggle in which we have been engaged for Confederate States, the abolition of slavery; the beginning of the Reconstruction Era and generations. So… is the preservation argument really about history or hate?

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Robins & Morton is currently seeking bids from qualified Subcontractors and Suppliers for the Chippenham Hospital ED Expansion Project. Richmond, Virginia and surrounding area businesses are invited to attend a Preconstruction Meet & Greet to learn more about opportunities associated with the upcoming project.

The multi-phased project consists of an expansion of the existing emergency department, followed by renovation of the existing emergency department. Existing buildings on campus will also be demolished to create space to install new parking lots.

BID PACKAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Demolition • Site Work • Landscaping/Irrigation • Helical Piles • Concrete • Masonry • Structural Steel (w/AESS) Metal Panels (Interior & Exterior) • Roofing • Point Supported Glass Canopy • Fireproofing (Cementitious/Intumescent) Firestopping • Waterproofing • Sealants • Doors, Frames & Hardware • Auto Sliding Entrances • Glass & Glazing Decorative Glass Films • Drywall & Acoustical Ceilings • Hard Tile • Resilient Flooring • Paint & Wallcovering • Specialties Casework Mechanical/Plumbing • Test & Balance • Fire Protection • Electrical • Low Voltage WHAT:

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Scholar of the Week

Rebecca Harris of Richmond Community High School

GPA: 4.1 College of Interest: Norfolk State University Major Community Service: First Baptist Church, Youth Group and the Heritage Strong Interests: Government, criminal justice and political science Favorite Activities: Marching Band, poetry and spoken word

By Janeal Downs

Since she was a little girl, Rebecca Harris knew she wanted to work in the criminal justice field. At first she wanted to be a lawyer, but her interests are constantly growing. One of Rebecca’s favorite subjects in school was government. She realized this when she took a Civics course in middle school. It became her favorite class.

Not only did school influence her interest, but her mother also encouraged her. “Me and my mom, some summers we would go to the court buildings and we would listen to cases,” Rebecca said.

“She would take me and kind of help me get a feel for what I’d be doing or the environment that I’d be in.” Rebecca credits these experiences as being helpful for her development and influencing her to want to learn even more about the criminal justice field.

encouraged her to look for ways to incorporate both her love for political science and music.

Besides her love for music, Rebecca also enjoys writing poetry and spoken word. When she was in high school, Rebecca had the opportunity to give back to the community through volunteer work. She volunteered at First Baptist Church with praise dancing, singing, ushering and serving food. She volunteered at an elderly center where she helped feed the elderly, get them their medication and played games with them such as Bingo. Rebecca stayed active with extracurricular organizations such as Young Life, Key Club, FBLA, Honor Council, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music National Honor Society, and she was the vice president of the Spanish Club. She also ™ worked for the Richmond Police Department as a Mayor’s Youth Academy Intern. With all of these extracurricular activities, Rebecca worked hard academically and graduated with a 4.1 GPA.

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This fall, Rebecca started attending Norfolk State University where she is majoring in political science.

Not only did Rebecca choose Norfolk State because of the financial package they offered her, but because it is an HBCU, had her major and is close to home. As of now, Rebecca isn’t sure what jobs she will pursue after graduation, but she does know she wants to work for the government. She hopes internships will help her make decisions.

Another factor in choosing her future career is her love for music.

In high school, Rebecca’s favorite pastime was participating with her marching band. Norfolk State’s talented marching band has

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Rebecca plans to continue this hard work as she strives to fulfill her long-time goal of working in the criminal justice or political science field. She said she is more focused on studying and preparing herself for the future instead of partying during her time in college. “I’m just looking forward to preparing myself for the future,” Rebecca said.

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The Power of When it comes to upward mobility, many believe that the surefire path to success lies in promotions, raises, and bonuses. The more money, the better, right? Sure, an increase in salary and more money to add to your account helps increase your financial status, but that’s not the only—or even most important— goal to achieve.

Far too many rely on acquiring financial capital, completely ignoring the power that lies in social capital.

According to Investopedia, the world’s leading financial education site, social capital refers to the connections between individuals and entities that can be economically valuable. Have you ever heard the saying, “It’s not always what you know, but who you know”? That’s social capital in action. The “what you know” qualifies you to submit your résumé; the “who you know” is what’ll make you a shoo-in. The “what you know” qualifies you to speak to an audience of your peers; “who you know” could place you as a keynote speaker at a national conference.

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clock in, work hard, clock out, and then collect your check at the end of each pay period? If so, great; you’re doing a great job at this thing called “adulting.” But what are you doing to build social capital? Are you looking to build connections with your superiors when given the chance?

At lunchtime, when colleagues invite you to grab a bite at the new restaurant, do you opt to eat your packed lunch at your desk?

For some, this is a standard practice of not mixing work and play. Work is where you pay your bills, and after 5 pm is when you’re free to play—with family and friends. And while this ideology is common and understandable, what many don’t see is the opportunity to build social capital. Countless opportunities to develop a strong network of professionals from various walks of life pass you by when you decide to keep your colleagues at bay. Lunch at the new restaurant could result in running into the company’s CEO, who then offers to join the team for a round of drinks.

From there arises an opportunity to share interests and establish common ground, and before you know it, you’re invited to play golf or volunteer at the local shelter on the weekends. You’re actively building social capital.

“Countless opportu strong network of prof walks of life pass you to keep your col It doesn’t begin and end with the workplace, either.

Everything we’ve experienced, goals we’ve achieved, and friendships built and lost along our life’s path become what clinical psychologist Dr. Meg Jay, Phd. considers “identity capital.” Those aforementioned things all serve as building blocks of sorts, working together to build a full, well-rounded individual with a wealth of experience to bring to the proverbial table. It’s the “what you know” to the aforementioned “who you know.”

Social Capital

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This requires a level of transparency and a willingness to learn about others’ identity capital. Networking, as daunting a task as it may be, is a prime opportunity to share bits of your identity capital in exchange for a tidbit of someone else’s. It’s how you, a businessman, may find common ground with an entertainer who’s vowed to never wear a business suit.

So, how and when can you use your identity capital to build social capital?

Richmond offers no shortage of events and organizations whose sole mission is to help build social capital.

unities to develop a fessionals from various u by when you decide lleagues at bay.“ The author of The Defining Decade: Why your Twenties matter—and how to make the most of them now, Dr. Jay defines identity capital as “the currency we use to metaphorically purchase jobs and relationships.” It’s the summation of who we associate with, the jobs we take, and the relationships we build, among other things. At its core, our identity capital is what helps us relate to others, create loose connections, and ultimately build our social capital.

For example, local chambers of commerce not only connect local businesses in the area, but everyone from interns to CEOs are brought to an equal level through networking happy hours, lunch & learns, and various chamber events.

of color in leadership to people looking to enter into the food industry. Again, when it comes to building social capital, Richmond’s committed to its residents and local professionals.

In life, we’re all afforded opportunities to learn, grow, and experience this world in unique ways. Those life lessons aren’t just stories we save for our grandchildren when we’re old and grey. No, it’s all a part of our identity, and the more identity we gather, the more we have to offer our neighbor. Let’s strive to challenge what we’ve thought to be success, and instead re-shift our focus on the capital that’s not in the form of green in our hand or zeros in our account. If you commit to building it, social capital will take you further than the almighty dollar ever could.

The Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce provides a directory for local Black businesses, yes, but through their monthly networking events, the CVAACC bridges the gap between your office desk and Black professionals across the city of Richmond. From the restaurant industry to office supply retailers, your increased social capital is only a conversation away.

Eventbrite, the world’s largest event sharing platform, is also an incredible resource that aggregates opportunities to forge connections and network with people whose paths you’d otherwise never cross. In Richmond alone, the site boasts dozens of networking opportunities that may be customized to meet your specific areas of interest. For the month of September alone, Eventbrite offers nearly 70 networking events, catering to everyone from women www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

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Spotlight

J. Chevonte’ Alexander

LIVE your Life–Let US Fight your Cancer A large disparity between cancer cases and mortality rates depends on race. The statistics are glaring. According to the Virginia Department of Health, cancer is the leading cause of death in the Commonwealth. Even more startling is that black men have the highest rate of getting prostate cancer and are 2.4 times more likely to die from it. And, African American women suffer disproportionately from breast cancer in Virginia.

With these glaring health disparity statistics, Hampton University’s president, Dr. William R. Harvey saw a need to help the community. In 2010, through Dr. Harvey’s vision, the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute (HUPTI) opened its doors to welcome patients with various cancer types that could benefit from the lifechanging, advanced form of radiation treatment known as proton therapy. And, most importantly, live a good life, in spite of. Through proton therapy, HUPTI delivers a precise radiation treatment while destroying cancer cells and minimizing damage to healthy tissue.

“There’s no exit dose, and less of an entrance dose,” said Dr. Vahagn Nazaryan, the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute’s Executive Director. “That means that surrounding tissue is spared the damaging effects of radiation. As a result, patients experience fewer side effects.”

“Proton therapy is the most effective option in treating

cancer currently.” comments Cordereau M. Dye, Multimedia Marketing Specialist at HUPTI. “We have treated nearly 2,000 patients here and see less than 10 percent recurrence,” comments Dye. “Patients are able to sustain their quality of life throughout treatment with little to no interruption in their daily routines. They also have less of a risk of developing complications from treatment later in life.”

HUPTI is the largest free-standing proton therapy facility in the world and was the nation’s eighth proton therapy treatment center upon construction.

Proton therapy destroys cancer cells and minimizes damage to healthy cells by delivering a powerful punch of radiation right to the tumor site. Because proton beam radiation can be more precisely controlled, doctors can prescribe higher doses of radiation with less impact on the health of surrounding tissue. In contrast to the X-rays commonly used in conventional radiation, protons enter the body at a low energy level and release most of their energy upon impact with the tumor, so there is no “exit” dose of radiation to healthy tissue. This results in a low incidence of side effects and, especially in children, fewer long-term effects. The targeted dose of radiation is also a benefit when the tumor is located in sensitive areas like the eye, brain, head, neck, lung or prostate.

HUPTI treats various types of cancers, including prostate, breast, lung, head and neck, brain and spine, GI and pediatric.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. HUPTI and Urban Views Weekly urge men of all ages to learn about the factors that can increase their chances of getting prostate cancer and familiarize themselves with treatment options that are available to them.

For more information on HUPTI, including requesting an information packet, please visit: www.hamptonproton.org.

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Sweet Seasonal Treats for Fall Crisp fall days call for flavorful desserts that warm you from the inside out. There’s no better way to capture the flavor of fall than with dishes that celebrate traditional seasonal favorites like cinnamon, spice and tart, juicy apples.

These desserts are perfect for fall, and a secret ingredient makes them quick and easy so you have plenty of free time to work up an appetite and earn an extra bite (or two). Apple butter is more than just a spread for toast; it’s a versatile ingredient that can enhance your favorite recipes.

Easy Apple Pie Bars

Caramel Crumble Bars

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 20

1 box (15 1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix, dry 1/2 cup butter, softened, plus 2 tablespoons, divided 3/4 cup apple butter, plus 3 tablespoons 1 egg 1 package (11 ounces) caramels, unwrapped 2/3 cup walnuts, chopped 2/3 cup flaked coconut, sweetened 2 tablespoons butter, melted

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Nonstick cooking spray cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced 1 cup apple butter 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 frozen pie crusts, defrosted 1 egg white 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 9-by-13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Place diced apples in large mixing bowl. Add apple butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and brown sugar. Mix until apples are evenly coated.

Place one pie crust in bottom of greased pan.

Slowly stretch out crust to cover pan’s bottom.

Cut some edges off, if necessary. Spread apple

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filling evenly over crust.

With rolling pin, roll second crust to make it same size as pan. Place second crust on top of apple pie filling and tuck down edges to cover.

To make topping: In small bowl, whisk egg white until foamy and brush over crust. In another bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle evenly over crust.

Bake 50-60 minutes until crust is golden brown.

Remove from oven and cool slightly before cutting.

To make glaze: In small bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk and remaining vanilla, and whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars and serve.

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Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 13-by-9-inch baking pan.

With electric mixer on low speed, beat dry cake mix and 1/2 cup softened butter until mixture is crumbly. Spoon 1 cup cake mix mixture into medium bowl; set aside. Add 3/4 cup apple butter and egg to remaining mixture. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.

Spread evenly into pan. Bake 20 minutes, or until starting to brown and top is set.

Place caramels, 2 tablespoons butter and remaining apple butter in microwavable bowl.

Microwave on high 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and melted. Pour caramel mixture evenly over partially baked crust. If caramel has cooled and set, microwave 1 minute until soft and pourable.

Combine walnuts, coconut and 2 tablespoons melted butter with reserved cake mix mixture.

Mix until crumbly. Break up topping and sprinkle evenly over caramel.

Bake 16-18 minutes, or until topping is starting to brown. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

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You are invited to participate in public meetings held by the Commonwealth Transportation Board. The meetings will begin with an open house followed by a town hall style meeting. The open house will provide information on various transportation initiatives including proposed changes to Virginia’s project prioritization process (SMART SCALE), recently funded projects in the Six-Year Improvement Program, Virginia’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, VTrans Multimodal Transportation Plan, and Scenario Planning and Freight plans. Representatives from the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment, Departments of Transportation and Rail and Public Transportation, along with Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Planning District Commissions, and Transit organizations will be in attendance to highlight their transportation programs and to discuss your ideas and concerns on Virginia’s transportation network The open house will be followed by a town hall session, where you can engage in discussion and ask questions about the various initiatives. Comments will be accepted informally at the meeting and may also be submitted via email, or online.

Meeting Dates and Locations Open House begins at 4:00 pm in each of the locations: Tuesday August 29, 2017 Gerrmanna Community College Center for Workforce & Community Education 10000 Germanna Point Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Thursday, August 31, 2017 The Prior Center at UVA-Wise 437 Stadium Drive Wise, VA 24293

Monday, September 11, 2017 Culpeper District Office Auditorium 1601 Orange Road Culpeper, VA 22701

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Monday, October 2, 2017 Hilton Garden Inn Richmond South/Southpark 800 Southpark Boulevard Colonial Heights, VA 23834

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Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Blue Ridge Community College, Plecker Center for Continuing Education One College Lane Weyers Cave, VA 24486

Thursday, October 12, 2017 Holiday Inn Valley View 3315 Ordway Drive Roanoke, VA 24017

Meeting materials will be available at http://www.ctb.virginia.gov/planning/fallmeetings/ beginning August 29, 2017.

If you cannot attend a meeting, you may also send your comments on highway projects to Infrastructure Investment Director, VDOT, 1401 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia 23219, or SixYearProgram@VDOT.Virginia.gov and on rail, public transportation and transportation demand management to Public Information Officer, DRPT, 600 E. Main St., Suite 2102, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or DRPTPR@drpt.Virginia.gov. Comments will be accepted until October 20, 2017.

The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need further information on these policies or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Title VI Compliance Officer at 804-786-2730 or the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation’s Title VI Compliance Officer at 804-786-4440 (TTY users call 711).

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