Halloween Hollywood Cemetery Walk

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

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

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

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

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.

Reminder: Oregon Hill Walking Tour On Sunday

This is a reminder that there will be a walking tour of Oregon Hill on Sunday, October 17 from 2pm to 4pm.

Settled by Irish and Welsh ironworkers in the 1840’s, Oregon Hill is one of the oldest intact neighborhoods in Richmond and continues to thrive as a tight-knit, working class neighborhood. Includes a visit to St. Andrew’s Church and School. Meet at Laurel and Idlewood streets.

For more information, please click here.

HandsOn Open High This Saturday

This coming Saturday Hands On Greater Richmond is hosting a big volunteer day with projects all over the region. There are at least two of them that are directly related to Oregon Hill. One is at the William Byrd Community House and one is at Open High School. Here is the Open High one’s details:

Description:

Open High School’s mission is to produce students who will be goal oriented individuals proficient in all of the core subject areas. Equally important is our commitment to fostering competence in and an appreciation for the arts and humanities. In addition, we view students as individuals, competent in the use of technology as well as community resources to further their personal and academic goals. Through shared decision-making and community service, it is our belief that students will develop a sense of personal and social responsibility that will guide their future decisions and actions as democratic citizens.

In lieu of a cafeteria, Open High School has a student lounge where students can eat lunch and interact when not in class. But the lounge desperately needs your help to make it an inviting place to hang out!

Specific Tasks:
– Paint the lounge
– Assemble new furniture and tables to be used for eating and studying
– Construct student cubbies

The minimum age for volunteers is 16 years old. All volunteers under the age of 18 are required to bring a signed copy of the Youth Waiver form to the project in order to participate.

Please note: HandsOn Day will start with a Kick Off Celebration at Richmond International Raceway.

Impact Areas: Other

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Construction/Home Repair, Education, Special Events

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Construction, No skills needed

Click here for direct link to the HandsOn Greater Richmond Open High project.

Click here for direct link to the HandsOn WBCH project.