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Banding Together For Wyatt

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(some paraphrasing here):

Join Oregon Hill in raising money for Wyatt Geisel, a three year old boy battling leukemia.
*A portion will also fund pediatric cancer research.*

On Monday, November 1, Pescados China Street restaurant will donate 15% of ALL SALES
to benefit *Wyatt*

On Sunday, November 7, from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm in Oregon Hill Linear Park, there will be a benefit concert/festival featuring Jackass Flats, The Slack Family, 11th House, DJ EJ, food, vendors, a bounce
house, & fun for the family.

Pack a picnic & enjoy!
rain or shine
Suggested donation: $10.00

Sorry if the picture of the flyer is hard to read. You may want to click here to see more on this.

Halloween Hollywood Cemetery Walk

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October 31, 2010, 2:00pm-4:00pm. The cost is $10 per person.

Join local historian and scholar James DuPriest for a fascinating stroll through the legends and beauty of Hollywood Cemetery. Enjoy the unique and exquisite funerary art, and learn about the U.S. presidents, Confederate heroes, and other famous Americans buried here. Meet at the main entrance at Albemarle and Cherry streets, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Autographed copies of Mr. DuPriest’s book will be available for sale. For more information please contact RICHMOND DISCOVERIES at (804) 222-8595 or richmonddiscoveries at cavtel.net.

Yard Sale at 619 W. Cary (Jacob House/OHHIC) This Saturday

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From Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council Board President Jennifer Hancock:

OHHIC will be having a yard sale on Saturday from 8 until 1 PM at the Jacob House at 619 W. Cary St. I will be running this event. If anyone wishes to volunteer to help, drop me an email. I could use some help. OHHIC will be selling tools, construction over runs, some office furniture, and excess office supplies.

VCU Student Neighborhood Clean Up Campaign This Saturday

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Culled from email announcements:

The Student Government Association (SGA) of Virginia Commonwealth University is holding a neighborhood clean up for four neighborhoods on Saturday. Volunteers will meet at Monroe Park at 9 AM for a rally to kick off this event. Debbie Anderson (OHNA Secretary) will be the Team Captain for the Oregon Hill neighborhood. After the rally, the volunteers will be divided into four groups and return to the neighborhoods for the clean up. At noon, the groups will head to their respective neighborhood’s meeting places for a party. Oregon Hill will be meeting at the William Byrd Community House.

VCU is providing 6 pizzas, 3 boxes of wings, and 3 sodas for the party after the clean up. Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association will be providing plates, napkins, cups, and, maybe, ice.

Candidate Forums This Week

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Tomorrow night, meet 3rd District Congressional candidates, including incumbent Congressman Bobby Scott, at the Crusade for Voters meeting.

From NorthRichmondNews.com :

There will be a Candidates Forum at the Richmond Crusade for Voters Meeting on Tuesday, October 19, from 6:30-8:30PM at the Military Retirees Club (2220 Chamberlayne Avenue). There are 4 candidates for the 3rd Congressional District seat: incumbent Democrat Bobby Scott, Republican Chuck Smith, Libertarian James Quigley, and Independent Green John Kelly

On Thursday night, there is a 5th District School Board candidates forum.
West of the Boulevard News (wotbn.net) has the details:

The Richmond City Democratic Committee (RCDC) will hold a forum for the two candidates in this year’s special election for School Board Member in the 5th District, Maurice Henderson and Cherrelle Hurt, on Thursday, October 21, 7PM at the SunTrust Building (919 East Main Street) 4th Floor.

Police Roll Call On Wednesday

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According to an email from Lt. Hood, Richmond Police and possibly VCU Police will meet at the corners of China and Pine (near Open High School) on Wednesday, October 20th at 4 PM for a roll call. Once the Roll Call is over, about 5-10 minutes, the Sector 413 officers will walk and/or bike around Oregon Hill. If you have been wanting to raise an issue with the police department, this would be the perfect time to do so.