Lorne Field took these beautiful photos of winter snowman camellia blooming at St. Andrew’s Church.
Camellia Blooming
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Truck Parking Lot
Used to be a beautiful, wooded, historic, public park.
Half-Price Book Library Sale this Saturday!
From email announcement:
Friends of the Richmond Public Library —
Check it out! The Friends are hosting a Half-Price Book Sale this Saturday (January 11) from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Main Library (101 East Franklin Street). Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend this special sale.
If you have any questions, email us at friends@RVALibraryFriends.org, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. We hope to see you on Saturday!
Glorious, Sunny Monday
These photos are from Oregon Hill’s Riverside Park, one of the City oldest parks, with the parcels acquired between 1889 and 1906.
Enjoy the sun while we can, a system is expected to bring some rain tomorrow afternoon.
Resilience Screening and Conversation At Library Tomorrow
From event page:
Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now), in partnership with VOICES for Virginia’s Children, is pleased to announce a screening of the documentary, Resilience.
Join us on Monday, January 6th, at 6 pm at the Richmond Public Library for a screening of the powerful documentary, Resilience. This film chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who are using cutting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease. The film portrays a dynamic group of individuals who are proving that cycles of disease and adversity can be broken.
The screening will be followed by a conversation on advocacy about ways to advocate for children and families this coming year.
‘Dirtwoman’ Documentary ‘Spider Mites Of Jesus’ Comes To Movieland January 24
Having premiered at some festivals, the new documentary about one of Oregon Hill’s most colorful progeny comes home- ‘Spider Mites Of Jesus’ plays at Movieland, starting January 24th.
Created by local director Jerry Williams, this film has it all- the Spring Street childhood and the over-the-top life of Donnie Corker, whose depraved antics and good-hearted gestures earned him acclaim as a beloved and outrageous Richmond icon.
Throwback Thursday: the ‘Byrd Watcher’ 1961
A New Year’s salute to alumni of the ‘Byrd Watcher’ and community news efforts everywhere.
This is a good time to remind readers and residents that the editor of OregonHill.net is open to submissions and contributions.
Extinction Rebellion & Eviction Exhibit Opening Friday
The Extinction Rebellion protests which started on a weekly basis this past July continues into the new year this Friday from noon to 1 pm in Monroe Park (corner of Belvedere and Main). They welcome everyone, and every part of everyone to this nonviolent demonstration. All ages are welcome. They stand in support of #fridaysforfuture and the #globalclimatestrike.
Friday evening, there is the opening at the Main Street library for a new exhibit called Evicted in Richmond.
REVIVE! Opioid Overdose Training Scheduled For January
In 2018, there were 1167 fatal drug overdose deaths in Virginia. Fatal drug overdose has been the leading cause of unnatural death in Virginia every year since 2013. Naloxone was patented in 1961 and has the ability to save a person who is suffering an opioid overdose. It is essential that we educate and spread training on its use as it is available through our Health Department. Together, we can save lives through this knowledge and training.
On Sunday, January 12, 2020, the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association will sponsor a short but informative training session on Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education called REVIVE! at 2pm at St Andrews Episcopal Church at 236 S Laurel Street in Oregon Hill. You are cordially invited to attend,
If you have a friend or Family Member currently using opioids
If you currently use opioids
If you are currently abstinent but have used opioids
or if you are just interested in becoming more knowledgeable on this urgent issue,
Please join us! The training will be conducted by Barbara Ambrose LCSW. We would like to limit the class to 25 attendees. There is no charge. Please RSVP to Barbara at cats4cats@comcast.net
Belle Isle History Hike Saturday
From James RIver Park staff:
Join us for a family friendly hike to one of Richmond’s historic gems, Belle Isle. Learn about the geologic and human history of the area and the role Richmond played in the development of our nation. Please bring water, a snack and good shoes.
Parking:
Street parking on 5th street
Belle Isle parking lot
Tredegar parking lot $3 per hour or $18 for the dayAges: 8 and Up
Price: $5 or donation
Location: Meet at the visitor sign in the Belle Isle parking lot under the Lee BridgeTo Register contact Tyler Twyford: Tyler.Twyford@richmondgov.com