College students living in Oregon Hill are invited to visit Pine Street Baptist Church tomorrow night (Monday, April 27th) at 8 pm for a free pancake breakfast meal as a break from studying for exams. Instructions say go to the side door on Albemarle Street.
For years, there have been Friday night community movies at Pleasants Park, next to Pine Street Baptist Church.
But this year, the chief organizer behind these movie nights is about to realize a longtime dream of showing in the park the 1983 film Scarface, starring Al Pacino. It is scheduled for just a few weeks as the season opener. Yes, he knows that he will be relying on parents to keep their children from being influenced or frightened by the film’s excessive violence, frequent strong language and graphic hard drug usage. But after decades of showing more family-friendly fare, he is ready to take more chances with his screenings, and hopes nearby neighbors will indulge him.
“I am a big DePalma fan”, he says, “And who can forget Pacino?
‘You wanna play rough? Okay. Say hello to my little friend!'” (with accent).
Free grilled hot dogs and beverages will be served as long as supplies last. The full schedule for the series has not yet been announced.
A house that has since been demolished, 326 S. Pine St., was at the location of the Pine St. Baptist Church parking lot on the 300 block of Pine Street. In the first photo, it’s the sliver of a house that is just to the left of the corner pharmacy storefront, which is now Pine Street Barbershop. The overall photo is a panoramic photo of Oregon Hill residents in front of Pine Street Baptist Church, that is currently hung in the William Byrd Community House. As it turns out, the late Senator Benedetti on March 28, 1929 was born at 326 S. Pine St. His father, Carl Vincent Benedetti appears in the city directories at that address from 1926 to 1933. The Senator died last November.
From earlier today:
Another photo courtesy of Pine Street neighbor Stephanie Harrington:
Pine Street Baptist Church is selling Oregon Hill t-shirts in order to raise funds for supporting its ministry.
To order, click here.
It’s a familiar theme.
Neighbors were sorry to read in the paper today about the passing of Jean Priddy. She and her husband, Billy, lived on the 300 block of Pine Street for many years and was a long time member of Pine St. Baptist Church:
PRIDDY, Jean Belcher, 84, of Richmond, went to be with her Lord on November 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Belcher and Mattie Upchurch; and her husband, Billy Priddy. A long-time member of Pine Street Baptist Church, she is survived by two sons, Kenneth E. Priddy and W. David Priddy; daughters-in-law, Sharon S. Priddy and Barbara L. Priddy; six grandchildren, Brooke, Reid, Kara, Rose, Dylan and Will; three great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Beverly Derr and Gwen Donohue; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, at Bliley’s – Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230, and where a celebration of Jean’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 13. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pine Street Baptist Church, 400 S. Pine St., Richmond, Va. 23220.
It had to be cancelled previously due to technical difficulties and rain, but Rev. Turner is determined to show this!
From email announcement:
Community Movie Night
October 24 at Dusk
Final Movie of the Season
Pleasants Park
(behind Pine Street Baptist Church)
Free refreshments served
From email announcement:
Community Movie Night
Friday, October 10 at Dusk
(We attempted to show this movie 2 weeks ago but had technical issues)
Free Refreshments Served
Movie Shown in Pleasants Park
behind Pine Street Baptist Church
Update: Cancelled due to rain.
From email announcement:
Community Movie Night
Friday, September 26
at dusk
Pleasants Park behind Pine Street Baptist
Free Refreshments
From email announcement:
Community Movie Night
Friday, September 12
at Dusk
Pleasants Park behind Pine Street Church
Free Refreshments Served
