I already mentioned the Richmond Record Show, but there are lots of other fun and interesting events happening nearby Saturday.
The Main library is considered Oregon Hill’s nearest branch of the Richmond Public Library. One of the things happening there Saturday is the opening of the Celebration of the James film series. From Style magazine’s plug for it:
After the Lynchburg train wreck and fiery oil spill into the James River in April, Richmond’s beloved 343-mile-long source of wildlife, recreation and drinking water made national headlines. The Celebration of the James Film Series turns an appreciative focus on the state’s most vital natural resource Saturday, June 14, at the Richmond Public Library. The RVA Environmental Film Festival and the James River Association presents the series, which features screenings of “James River Sturgeon” (Melissa Lesh), “Belle Isle” (Briget Ganske), “Affair with the James” (Elli Morris), “Dumping Ground to Best River Town” (James River Association) and others.
Attendance is free and it starts at 2 pm.
Another free and inaugural event is the first public performance by the River City Magnolias, a local water ballet group. Its happening at 4 pm at the Randolph Pool, the closest City public pool to Oregon Hill which is opening its season on Saturday. It is free also.
Lastly, though it is further away from Oregon Hill, I know several neighbors who are taking part in the Community DIG RVA Conference, a new event that goes on all day Saturday at the Friends Meeting House in the West End. From the FaceBook event page:
Engage with others in sharing visions of how to build community. DIG into ideas of green building, creating diversity, group decision making, and dealing with conflict, as well as the contribution of local food, community gardens and permaculture to sustainability.
There is a $22 ticket cost.
