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Dominion RiverRock This Weekend Will Come With Protests and Rain

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Dominion RiverRock Festival is scheduled for this weekend. The local corporate media trumpets this as the nation’s premier outdoor sports and music festival.

But the Virginia Sierra Club, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, and other activists are planning to protest Dominion Power at the event on Saturday evening. They claim that “Dominion is sponsoring events like Riverrock at the same time it is using its political clout to pollute Virginians’ rivers, drinking water, and climate, and rig our democracy against clean energy solutions.”

At the same time, local weather forecasters are talking about a 90% chance of rain on Saturday.

Hollywood Cemetery Civil War Walking Tour Saturday

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From The Valentine Museum website:

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From the Pyramid monument in the Confederate section to the gravesite of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, high above the James River, Hollywood Cemetery is the final resting place for over 18,000 Confederates, including J.E.B. Stuart, George Pickett, Fitzhugh Lee and many others. Meet at the rear of the stone structure on the left at the entrance at Cherry and Albemarle streets.

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Hollywood Cemetery, 412 S. Cherry Street, Richmond, VA 23220
$15 per person
$5 for Valentine Members
Walk-ups welcome.
Cash or check, or purchase online.
On-street parking.

This tour is presented as part of the Richmond History Tours program, a service of the Valentine.

Brené Brown Workshop for Young Adults

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From email announcement:

St. Andrew’s Church is hosting a workshop June 4-5 for young adults (age 21-32) based on the research of Brené Brown and her latest book, Rising Strong. This workshop is about showing up in the world as our deepest selves. We will delve into our stories, especially those of struggle, to explore what holds us back so that we can be the authors of our own lives. Cost: $25.00 (scholarship assistance available). Led by Abbott Bailey, Rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and Beth Magill, Missioner at the Episcopal Student Center at the University of Texas – Austin, both Certified Daring Way (TM) Facilitators.

Date: 9:30 am June 4-5:30 pm June 5.
Location: Roslyn Retreat Center, Richmond, VA

For more information and for questions about scholarship assistance, please contact Abbott Bailey at abailey@standrewsoregonhill.org. Registration deadline is May 20.

Registration is here. Flyer here.

Feel free to pass this information along to anyone you think might be interested.

If you’re not familiar with the work of Brené Brown, you can view her TedTalks here (on the power of vulnerability) and here (on shame resilience).

Transit Meetings Tonight and Tomorrow

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While Oregon Hill lost the GRTC route that used to go down S. Laurel Street years ago, we have lots of buses stopping on Belvidere Street.

As for the future of local mass transit, I have tried to chime in with some thoughts in the past, now here’s some more chances for more residents to give theirs. From Partnership for Smarter Growth announcement:

Don’t forget, tonight and tomorrow afternoon are the first round of Richmond Transit Network Plan meetings. This will be our plan for the next 20 years.
We’ll be talking about important questions, like where do we need service, how to improve access to jobs, how to link to revitalization of neighborhoods, do you want more frequency and reliability even if it means a slightly longer walk to a stop?
Make sure your voice is heard!
Tuesday, May 3, 6-8 p.m.
DMV Richmond Central Service Center
2300 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Wednesday, May 4, 12-2 p.m.
Main Public Library Auditorium
101 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219

President James Monroe’s Birthday Memorial On Thursday

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From Hollywood Cemetery and the FaceBook event page:

President James Monroe’s birthday celebration is an annual event at Hollywood Cemetery. A gravesite presidential wreathlaying ceremony will be hosted by the James Monroe Memorial Foundation. The event will begain at 11:0am, but is subject to any changes by the Army, which conducts the ceremony.

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Don’t forget to RSVP for the upcoming Friends Of Hollywood Annual Picnic.

Friends of Hollywood Picnic Scheduled For May 1st

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From Hollywood Cemetery and the FaceBook event page:

Join us for an annual tradition that dates back to the 1800s! Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket or chairs, and relax to sounds of great entertainment in one of Richmond’s most beautiful settings! A hot dog truck and ice cream truck will be on hand. Trolley tours will also be available.

The picnic is free to attend, but we do ask that you RSVP in advance. Please email nshepherd@hollywoodcemetery.org to make reservations.

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5th Annual 5K Run/Walk to Remember On Saturday

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This Saturday, starting at 8 am is the 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk to Remember.

From Virginia War Memorial website:

Join us as we honor and remember the sacrifice of our United States military both past and present. The 5K race starts and finishes at the Memorial with a special Kids Fun Run. Memorial flags, each with the name of a deceased veteran or KIA, are placed at the finish line, reminding everyone of the purpose of this event. All funds benefit the Virginia War Memorial Foundation’s education programs.

Description in Richmond Family Magazine:

Join hundreds of active servicemen and women in uniform for this walk/run. The course starts and ends at Virginia War Memorial and includes a trek through Hollywood Cemetery and Oregon Hill.