Just a few quick reminders-
Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council board meeting at the Jacob House at 7 pm.
One of my favorite events of the year and it happens right outside our doors-
Saturday, SCFOJ Bike Ride explores watershed revitalization on the Southside.
The Richmond Road Runners had their Capitol 10M Race this morning. According to the website, the course was “designed by runners for runners”, which is great, except they neglected to tell anyone in the neighborhood, even after the course changed. Oregon Hill is used to these kind of events and sometimes even enjoys hosting them, but a little respect goes a long way.
From an earlier run:
Since they were without the Royal protection and the runners were really slacking as they came down Laurel Street, I decided to briefly join the race and add “a little motivation”:
(Seriously, I was never within 40 feet of these runners to keep her from lovingly licking their sweat off. The dog did quietly enjoyed the quarter of a block run. Did I mention there are some pit bull awareness events coming up?)
Around 7:45 last night a bunch of emergency vehicles arrived on Spring Street last night to investigate a burning smell from one of the houses. Unofficial word is that it was a malfunctioning fridge. Also, see related Style story from this week.
Community Movie Night
Friday, October 2 at 7:30 P.M.
Pleasants Park
80’s Classic Night: The Goonies
Refreshments served: grilled hotdogs, chips, and beverage
Sept. 26- St. Andrew’s Oregon Hill Art Show
Sept. 26- Jerry Seinfeld at the Landmark Theater
Sept. 27- St. Andrew’s Community Fair
Sept. 27- OHHIC annual meeting
Sept. 28- Richmond City Council meeting
Sept. 28- Lady Gaga at the Landmark Theater
Sept. 29- Blood Drive at the Byrd House Market
Sept. 30- VCU Commuter CoffeeBRAKE
Sept. 30- VCU’s Green Unity’s E-Cycling Drive
Potluck Veggie Dinner and a Documentary at the
Next Thursday, 10/1/09
Hosts: John Richmond and Caroline Cox RSVP Carolion1@yahoo.com or 783-6316
6pm Potluck- please bring a vegetarian dish, w/ plates, cups and silverware to save landfill space
7pm The Corporation – This film psychologically evaluates what kind of “legal person” a Corporation might be…and won 26 international awards and the Audience Choice Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival!
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hosts Harvest on the Hill, the annual Community Fair on Oregon Hill; Sunday, September 27, 2009; Noon-3 p.m.: live music, food, kids games, plus “Green” booths and a one-man show of original watercolors by Anthony Creech celebrating Oregon Hill. More info at 804-648-7980, or www.standrewsec.org.
I will be interested in seeing how the SynerGeo arts program and the upcoming St. Andrew’s Art Show do.
But first, dinner:
Hey everyone! I’m Ashley Sigmon from SynerGeo (the non-profit at 349 S. Laurel) and I wanted to invite you guys to the first Community Dinner of the season this Monday, September 21st. It’ll be in the big room on the first floor of our building and all you need to bring is a covered dish and a smile. Please join us!
Look forward to seeing you there,
-Ashley
Message on Arts Program:
Neighbors-
SynerGeo has been preparing for the start of fall programs. Our after
school art programs begin the week of Sept. 28thMonday Artsplosion! K-2nd grade 3:30-5:30pm
Thursday Artsplosion! 3rd-5th grade 3:30-5:30pm
The program is FREE. We offer a snack, homework assistance, and art
education. This fall We will be focusing on learning about the
traditional arts of China. We will be making paper lanterns, Origami
creatures, kites, learning about brush painting & calligraphy and creating
a “dancing dragon” for our children’s art show December 10th.Please email me if you would like to register your child. Space is
limited to 18 participants per class.Bonnie
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” Not all who wander are lost”Bonnie Hofmeyer
SynerGeo, Inc.
804.648.2287
www.synergeo.org
Ed from Oregon Hill’s Mamma Zu’s will be cooking for Positive Vibe Cafe tomorrow
Join us for
a Special Evening Benefiting Positive Vibe’s Training Program for People with
Disabilities
The Vibe’s Guest Chef Series
Resumes this Sunday, September 20, 2009 featuring
Ed Vasaio of Mamma Zu.
Please Call 804.560.9622 For
Reservations.
Choose From
the Following Special Menu (6pm-8:30pm) or One of Your Vibe Favorites:
Soup:
Homemade Square Pasta in Broth w/ Chicory
Entree:
Homemade Broccoletti & Provolone Sausage and/or Pork Liver Sausage,
Polenta, Porcini Mushrooms
Get Lost MD
(Muscular Dystrophy) Foundation Prepares People with Cognitive or Physical Disabilities
for Paid Employment in the Food Service Industry. We Accomplish Our Mission by Training and
Employing People with Disabilities at Max’s Positive Vibe Cafe.
Cheers!
Join our cause!
Get Lost MD Foundation:
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