Stuff this weekend-
October 11th Extinction Rebellion Demonstration, 4 pm, Monroe Park
October 11-12 Richmond Zine Fest at Main Street Library
October 11-13 Richmond Folk Festival
(Enjoy the event and music, but take a moment to remember the Kanawha Canal. Venture Richmond sent letter in support of its destruction.)
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association president Todd Woodson sent an email reminder that next week’s OHNA meeting at 7pm on October 22nd at St Andrews Church will primarily consist of a presentation by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay concerning ways we can help waterways and especially our precious James River. The community is welcome to attend.
Learn more at the FaceBook event page.
From email:
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We will have our monthly OHNA meeting this coming Tuesday at 7PM at St Andrews Church. We will have the usual updates from police, VCU, etc and we will have candidates for 5th district city council elections there. Jer’Mycheal McCoy and Nick Da Silva have said they will attend as may others.
There is a meet and greet with candidate Stephanie Lynch at Ruth Twiggs house on October 1st at 329 1/2 S Pine at 6pm. Thanks to all that came out to the forum last week.We need volunteers to help plant our 11 trees from our successful Community Roots Grant. I’ll let you know when a planting date is set. Meanwhile, please see below for a small tree giveaway from the same folks every Saturday in October from 10am til 1pm.
The neighborhood association donated $100 to Lily Lamberta and the folks putting on the 14th annual Halloween parade. Another grand night on the Hill.
Finally, Congratulations to St Andrews School on getting proper zoning for the new Sprout School located at 224 S Cherry St. It will be a big asset for Richmond families.
See you Tuesday,
Todd.
Historic Tredegar is hosting author Ronald D. Kirkwood tomorrow.
Discover the untold stories of the Spangler family, their farm, the medical workers who labored to save lives, and the men who suffered and died there during the Battle of Gettysburg. With Ronald D. Kirkwood.
Cost:
Talk is included with admission, free for members
Program Date:
Saturday, September 21, 2019 – 1:00pm
From event page:
Saturday, September 21 from 12 – 4 pm in Monroe Park
(Scuffletown Lawn – corner of W. Franklin and N. Laurel Streets, across from Rhoads Hall – 710 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220)The Richmond Peace Education Center alongside ReEstablish Richmond, LULAC, and other immigrant and social justice advocacy organizations, invites the Richmond community to a “Teach In” on immigrant justice and social justice on September 21st.
Learn how ongoing racism and unjust policies have harmed Richmond families. Hear voices of directly impacted people. Make connections to one another, and to broader issues of social justice and racial justice in Richmond. Music. Art. Come listen, learn, connect … and take action! Together let’s build a more just and inclusive community for all. All are welcome.
Sadly, the update is that it has been cancelled.
After some bad weather, Rev. Turner’s screening of The Sandlot has been rescheduled for tomorrow evening.
After weather canceled an earlier date, it looks like the Annual Friends Of Hollywood Cemetery Picnic is on for this coming Sunday.
From FaceBook event page:
The Annual Sunday Picnic at Hollywood Cemetery will take place on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket or chair, and join us for an annual tradition that dates back to the 1800s! Live music will be provided by the Oak Lane Band and UNCOMMON, a contemporary acapella band. An ice cream truck and hotdogs will be on site. Trolley tours will also be provided!
The picnic is free to attend, but we do ask that you RSVP in advance. Please email nrowe@hollywoodcemetery.org or call (804) 648-8501 to make reservations.
Not in the immediate vicinity, but for a good cause…
From event page:
Calling all lovers of local spirits! Come join us for the Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 3-8pm. Tickets will include all samples of artisan spirits as well as craft cocktails from 11 Virginia distilleries; while guests can mix, mingle and engage with Virginia distillers firsthand! Purchase any bottles you enjoy to take home (we’ll store them at our concierge station while you enjoy the event).
Save $$$ by purchasing your tickets at the advanced promo prices vs. the day of: $20 for one general admission, or $35 for two general admission tickets. Designated driver tickets are complimentary.
Day of / onsite: $30 for one general admission. Designated driver tickets are complimentary.
Featured Virginia Distilleries:
Belle Isle Moonshine, Richmond
Catoctin Creek, Purcellville
Caiseal Spirits, Hampton
Cirrus Vodka, Richmond
Ironclad Distillery Co., Newport News
KO Distilling, Manassas
Reservoir Distillery, Richmond
Tarnished Truth Distilling Company, Virginia Beach
Virago Spirits, Richmond
Virginia Distillery Company, Lovingston
Vitae Spirits Distillery, CharlottesvilleFeatured Food Truck:
Jus Cukn’ BBQ / Wings / Ribs, ChesterfieldThis is a 21 and up event (no children), and rain or shine.