Remembering the life and legacy of Helen Wingard Hill
Posted in News on Feb 23rd, 2007
I have the heartwarming duty of opening the notifications from Charles Schwab of contributions to Francis Pop’s education fund. I never before really looked forward to seeing what is in my mailbox. As of Friday February 23rd, there is almost $13,000 in his account. As a reminder, checks can be made out to: “Schwab 529” […]
Posted in Announcements on Feb 22nd, 2007
This Saturday Feb 24 there will be a jazz funeral for Helen Hill starting at 12:30pm at 3438 Cleveland Street. There will be two brass bands, a vegan cupcake wagon parade and Ernie K-Doe’s hearse. The parade will follow Angela Davis Parkway, Orleans Avenue, Claiborne Avenue and end at the Mother-In-Law Lounge at 1500 N. […]
Posted in Announcements on Feb 12th, 2007
This from Rodrigo Caballero: Hello everyone, I look forward to seeing/meeting you all at Helen’s phowa next Saturday. The ceremony is still set for Saturday at 5pm. If you have any questions about finding the centre (especially for those coming from out of town), please let me know as it is a bit of a […]
Posted in Family News on Feb 7th, 2007
I just got word today from Paul Ryan – the fellow who set up the education fund for Francis Pop He says: Please let everyone know that contributions are rolling in everyday and when I go through my mail I get notice of another check or two coming in – the outpouring brings tears to […]
Posted in Announcements on Feb 6th, 2007
Nik has put more information, including a rough sketch of the memorial tree on her blog. There is now information on where to send your leaves.
Posted in News on Feb 5th, 2007
Thank you so much, The Tea Party In Tribute To Helen Hill was a wonderful event. Thanks again to everyone who brought food, performed, sewed commemorative patches, or screened their films. We raised $399.00 towards inviting a series of visiting artists to curate programs of films in Helen’s Honor. They will be presented every other […]
Posted in Announcements on Feb 2nd, 2007
Rodrigo Caballero is planning a phowa ceremony for Helen at the Tilopa Buddhist Centre on Saturday Feb. 17 at 5pm. Tilopa Centre is located at 1829 Victoria Diversion in Vancouver. A map can be found at: google maps link The ceremony is open to anyone, and you can contact Rodrigo at rodcaballero [at] yahoo [dot] […]