Banding Together For Wyatt

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(some paraphrasing here):

Join Oregon Hill in raising money for Wyatt Geisel, a three year old boy battling leukemia.
*A portion will also fund pediatric cancer research.*

On Monday, November 1, Pescados China Street restaurant will donate 15% of ALL SALES
to benefit *Wyatt*

On Sunday, November 7, from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm in Oregon Hill Linear Park, there will be a benefit concert/festival featuring Jackass Flats, The Slack Family, 11th House, DJ EJ, food, vendors, a bounce
house, & fun for the family.

Pack a picnic & enjoy!
rain or shine
Suggested donation: $10.00

Sorry if the picture of the flyer is hard to read. You may want to click here to see more on this.

Halloween Hollywood Cemetery Walk

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October 31, 2010, 2:00pm-4:00pm. The cost is $10 per person.

Join local historian and scholar James DuPriest for a fascinating stroll through the legends and beauty of Hollywood Cemetery. Enjoy the unique and exquisite funerary art, and learn about the U.S. presidents, Confederate heroes, and other famous Americans buried here. Meet at the main entrance at Albemarle and Cherry streets, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Autographed copies of Mr. DuPriest’s book will be available for sale. For more information please contact RICHMOND DISCOVERIES at (804) 222-8595 or richmonddiscoveries at cavtel.net.

Golden Hammer Nominees

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There are two nominee projects in the neighborhood for the A.C.O.R.N. 2010 Golden Hammer Awards.

The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods initiated the Golden Hammer Awards in 2000 to thank and recognize those who had rehabilitated blighted properties in Richmond’s oldest and most neglected communities, bringing new life to the individual buildings– thereby promoting the revitalization of their surroundings. As improvements were made, the results inspired others; and the number of renovations increased until it was great enough to bring several neighborhoods back from total decay.

Nominee for BEST COMMERCIAL RENOVATION
IVNA Building & Clinic, 219-223 South Cherry Street ~ Oregon Hill
Gammino Realty & Development
(click here for previous post on Gammino interview)

Nominee for BEST URBAN INFILL PROJECT
Paul & Phyllis Galanti Education Center, 621 S. Belvidere Street ~ Oregon Hill
Commonwealth of Virginia
(click here for previous post on this development)

See the other nominees and get more info by clicking here.

Yard Sale at 619 W. Cary (Jacob House/OHHIC) This Saturday

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From Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council Board President Jennifer Hancock:

OHHIC will be having a yard sale on Saturday from 8 until 1 PM at the Jacob House at 619 W. Cary St. I will be running this event. If anyone wishes to volunteer to help, drop me an email. I could use some help. OHHIC will be selling tools, construction over runs, some office furniture, and excess office supplies.

VCU Student Neighborhood Clean Up Campaign This Saturday

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Culled from email announcements:

The Student Government Association (SGA) of Virginia Commonwealth University is holding a neighborhood clean up for four neighborhoods on Saturday. Volunteers will meet at Monroe Park at 9 AM for a rally to kick off this event. Debbie Anderson (OHNA Secretary) will be the Team Captain for the Oregon Hill neighborhood. After the rally, the volunteers will be divided into four groups and return to the neighborhoods for the clean up. At noon, the groups will head to their respective neighborhood’s meeting places for a party. Oregon Hill will be meeting at the William Byrd Community House.

VCU is providing 6 pizzas, 3 boxes of wings, and 3 sodas for the party after the clean up. Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association will be providing plates, napkins, cups, and, maybe, ice.