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New Book: Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery

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From the Valentine Richmond History Center:

“Our new color, hardbound book about Hollywood Cemetery is finally here! Pick one up today in our Gift Shop. Or order online next week.”

Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery A new book by Richmond resident John Peters, published by the History Center. This hardbound collection of historical and contemporary photographs and narrative about one of the country’s most famous cemeteries will be available in the History Center Gift Shop as of September 16th. Makes a great gift! Mr. Peters will deliver an Author Talk and sign books on October 5th at 6pm at St. John’s Church.

Will VCU Wireless Wednesday Forum Offer Clues To Broadband Blues?

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This Wednesday, there will be a forum on the wireless telecommunications future at VCU. The Times Dispatch reported this yesterday:

On Wednesday, Lewis will discuss “The Future of Wireless: What to Expect and How You Will Benefit” as part of the Verizon Communications and Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Marketing speaker series.

Lewis recommends his talk for “anybody who wants to understand the true value of what embedding wireless intelligence into any type of device can have on your life.”

His discussion starts at 3 p.m. at the VCU School of Business in Room B-1115, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. A reception will precede the event at 2:30 p.m. in the Snead Hall atrium.

The event is free to the public. RSVP by calling (804) 828-1618 or by e-mailing mktgdept at vcu.edu. — Iris Taylor

Perhaps not so coincidentally, yesterday it was announced that Verizon named wireless chief Lowell McAdam as president and COO, clearing up the question of who will succeed CEO Ivan Seidenberg, who turns 64 this year. Verizon has lacked a president and COO since Dennis Strigl retired in 2009.

What does this all mean for Oregon Hill? Perhaps nothing, but the hope is that if the neighborhood still cannot get FiOS service, perhaps it can be one of the first Richmond neighborhoods to receive new wireless muni-broadband service.

Public Forum on Racial Justice to feature John Moeser and Anne Holton

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From RPEC announcement:

On Tuesday, September 21 the Richmond Peace Education Center (RPEC) will sponsor a public forum entitled Overcoming Richmond’s Racial Divide, featuring presentations by Dr. John Moeser, former Virginia first lady Anne Holton and Iman Shabazz. The program will be held at 7 p.m. at Fifth Baptist Church of Richmond, 1415 West Cary Street. This event is free and open to the public. The panel will examine the continuing racial inequality in our metropolitan region and its political, social and economic causes. The program will include an opportunity for interaction among audience members, and a question and answer period.

SynerGeo potluck supper, Richmond Zine Fest benefit movies on Monday

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message from SynerGeo:

Hey Oregon Hill,

SynerGeo and I would like to invite you to our monthly community dinner. It’s this Monday, September 20th at 6PM. We like for our neighbors to come, share food and conversation. It’s potluck style, so we encourage everyone to bring a dish, but you won’t be turned away if you are unable to bring one.

Hope to See You There,
Mary Beth

From Flying Brick Library blog:

The RVA Zine Fest will be October 16th, and we’re raising money to help defray the costs of putting on the Fest. Come to the Flying Brick and watch DIY documentaries “Grrrlyshow” and “Girls Rock” Monday night at 7pm! A short discussion about how to do a rock camp for girls will follow the screening. Snacks will be provided. Donate what you can, but even if you have no cash, we want you there! Come out and support the Zine Fest and enjoy two fantastic films in the yard at our favorite radical lending library!

This is a sober event, so please do not bring or consume alcoholic beverages or other substances.

About “Grrrlyshow”: http://www.wmm.com/filmcatalog/pages/c522.shtml

About “Girls Rock”: http://www.girlsrockmovie.com/

Viva la Revolucion at the Flying Brick tomorrow night

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From Flying Brick Library blog:

Come celebrate 100 years of the uprising of the Mexican people against the tyranny of their government at your favorite neighborhood radical library, The Flying Brick! We’ll be serving Mexican food (tamales: vegan and carnivore), hanging out and participating in a discussion led by Jen Lawhorne about the revolution and Mexico’s current situation. Also, we’ll be showing Jen’s documentary “The Taking of the Media in Oaxaca” (33 min.), which follows the popular seizure of multiple media outlets during a the 2006 people’s struggle in Oaxaca. We’ll be accepting donations for the food to raise money for the Brick, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds! Also this is a sober event, so no booze pls! The Flying Brick is at 506 S. Pine St.

St. Andrew’s School Library Dedication

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Although I don’t think it is open to the public, I did want to take note of the St. Andrew’s School new library unveiling and dedication scheduled for tomorrow evening. Students and their families are invited to come to the dedication in honor of Mary Thrower Wickham who was the Head of St. Andrew’s prior to its current Head of School, Dr. Cynthia Weldon-Lassiter. Mary Wickham will be there to say hello and help celebrate the new library.

Signs for 5th District Community Day (?) Tomorrow

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A sign appeared near Open High, with a duplicate at Holly Street playground:

It says there is a ‘5th District Community Day’ tomorrow, but I do not recall seeing any prior notice or mention of this event. I looked around on other community blogs and did not see mention of this event either (though I did see this interesting post on Byrd Park’s. I am guessing the signs are primarily directed towards school students and parents, given their locations. I am not sure if this is related to the Councilperson’s office or the School Board, though I also saw a campaign sign for our current School Board representative this morning: