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OHNA Meeting Reminder
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.
Book Talk At Tredegar: ‘Too Much for Human Endurance’: The George Spangler Farm Hospitals and the Battle of Gettysburg
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
Immigrant Justice Event This Saturday
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.
Rescheduled Sandlot Tomorrow Night UPDATE: Cancelled
Re-Scheduled Hollywood Cemetery Annual Picnic This Sunday
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.
Paddle For Pups On Sunday
Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow At Va. War Memorial On Saturday
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.
Candidate Forums and Meets
The next two months are going to be a whirlwind of political activity because of the General Assembly elections and the special 5th District Richmond City Council election. More candidate forums have been announced and at least one previously scheduled candidate meeting has been rescheduled. Here’s just a few to consider for your calendar…
Another big one is the Richmond City Council, 5th District Candidate Forum on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry School for Science and Arts (3411 Semmes Ave., Richmond, Va 23225). All eight registered candidates have confirmed attendance.
Civic leadership from the 5th District neighborhoods, including Carytown, the Fan, Maymont, Oregon Hill, Randolph, Woodland Heights, and local Sierra Club Falls of the James Group members, have organized the non-partisan forum. The event will be moderated by Dawn Rosenberg. All Fifth District residents are invited to attend.
The ‘meet’n’greet’ with City Council candidate Stephanie Lynch has been re-scheduled from September 10 to October 1.
Can’t make a candidate forum? There’s also an online Richmond For All 5th District questionnaire that asks candidates if they will follow the lead of organizations like the Movement for Black Lives and a National Network of teachers’ unions by recognizing the role of community-first school governance in ensuring students the education they deserve. The deadline for candidate responses is Sept 13th
Don’t Forget- Birdhouse Farmer’s Market Today
A reminder, especially for incoming VCU students:
Birdhouse Farmers Market is committed to helping local farmers and food providers connect directly to their local customers. We are dedicated to providing access to fresh, locally grown and/or produced foods to Richmond families.
1507 Grayland Ave / Every Tuesday 3 – 6:30PM / May – November
Music, Frozen Custard, and lots of food!
Bring the kids over to the market after school. Celebrate back-to-school day with King of Pops or jiji Frozen Custard. They can tell you about their day then join Bobby Joe in making some music. The market is packed this week with food, music, community organizations and your neighbors.