From FaceBook event page:
Join us for Oregon Hill’s Community’s Craft Night. A monthly gathering of crafting and conversation among neighbors and friends. Bring your own creativity, crafts, as we share together in community. The informal gathering is a great way to meet your neighbor. All ages welcome. Bring a snack to share if you like. Enter the Pine Street building at the side door on Albermarle Street.
Sponsored by Pine Street Baptist Church
400 S Pine St, Richmond, VA 23220-6241, United States
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Even if you aren’t crafting, come hang out with community and enjoy some productive art making and socializing!
This week: special Easter Egg decorating for children!
The RVA Environmental Film Festival, which has a long history here, and has been mentioned here many times in the past, continues tonight at the Main Library, Oregon Hill’s branch.
Wednesday, February 25, 6:00 PM – “The Street Project”
Main Library – Richmond Public Library
“The Street Project” will be followed by a panel discussion with representatives from local organizations who seek to make the streets safer for anyone not in a car, including pedestrians, cyclists, and public transportation users.
More upcoming…
Thursday, February 26, 6:00 PM “The Cigarette Surfboard”
University of Richmond, Jepson Hall, Room 118
Hosted by University of Richmond Office of Sustainability
There is a reception with the filmmaker, Ben Judkins, and a Q&A following the film!
Yes – it is about a surfboard made of discarded cigarettes and the activism around that.
Friday, February 27, 5:30 PM – “Common Ground”
ICA/ VCUarts hosted by VCUarts Cinema program.
This film highlights how regenerative farming practices can heal the soil, improve health, and stabilize the economy, while also addressing issues of racism in the food industry.
Saturday, February 28, 2:30 PM- “Teach Me to Be Wild”
The Robins Nature Center – Maymont
A beautiful and touching film about an animal sanctuary and a therapeutic program for ‘at-risk’ youth.
(Free – ticket to Robins Nature Center not required)
Tuesday, March 3, 5:30 PM- “The Little Things that Run the World”
@LaPrade Library hosted by Chesterfield County Public Library
Through striking visuals and authoritative voices, “The Little Things That Run the World” uncovers the essential role insects play in sustaining life on earth.
Stay tuned for the festival’s grand finale, March 7th! (See www.rvaeff.org)
In addition, the MountainFilm On Tour is a great little traveling film festival that is coming to the Ashland Theater this Saturday Night. And, though it is not free admission like the RVAEFF, it is also highly recommended.
Overlook neighbor and photographer extraordinaire Bill Draper took this great shot of Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) Over Oregon Hill, Richmond, Virginia, 10:10 PM Tuesday, November 11
November 20, 6pm – Pine Street Baptist Church
Bring your craft and your conversation! Enter from Albemarle St.
From announcement:
Join your neighbors and share your crafting skills at our Community Crafting Night on Thursday, October 16, at 7:00 at Pine Street Church. Hosted by Pine Street Church and Ashley Gremel, bring your creativity and conversations to share with one another. Bring a snack to share as well. A great way to experience community and learn something new. Questions: email info@pinestbaptist.com
Large Atlantic Sturgeon Breaching, Osborne Boat Landing, James River. With Mike Ostrander, Discover The James Tours, Monday Afternoon, September 22.
When you are making your weekend plans, don’t forget Oregon Hill neighbor and photographer Bill Draper’s ‘Rise and Click’ photography workshop/tour this coming Sunday. You may not see a sturgeon, but you will definitely get a new appreciation for the natural beauty and history around us. Learn more and RSVP at www.hollywoodcemetery.org/visit/events
The Carytown Watermelon Festival takes place on August 10th.