March 14 UPDATE:
A Spring clean-up of San Jose II Cemetery (formerly the Montopolis Cemetery) is scheduled for Saturday April 23 - beginning at 9 AM (weather permitting). We are meeting at 2512 Hoeke Lane.
You will be directed into the parking area. Everyone should sign in on-site.
Please spread the news and bring others with you.
Before any work begins, there will be a short introductory talk. We will break off into teams.
Please note that there is thorny greenbriar, so leather gloves are recommended.
If you bring tools, please label them with your name and phone number.
Please protect yourself with appropriate clothing and gloves. The area has poison oak. Fortunately the new spring plant growth will just be beginning.
Please do not wear sandals - and long sleeve shirts are advised.
There is no electricity. Access to a restroom with running water is being arranged.
A major focus is the removal of trash and especially tires. A pathway for vehicles from the orginal entrance through the cemetery to Posten Rd will be worked on. A deconstruction of a makeshift outhouse will also be done.
Materials and tools wish list:
Mulcher(s)/woodchippers
Chainsaws
Branch clippers
Lawn and heavy duty bags for other debris
String trimmers (weed-whackers)
Machetes
Lawn mowers gas powered)
Protective eye glasses
Typical yard implements (rakes, hoes, shovels)
Any questions, please email: atxhispaniccemetery@gmail.com
Please continue to revisit this posting for more updates.
~ It is time! ~ ¡Ya es hora! ~ Dia de Muertos is here. Come and join the community. What makes our celebration special? Dia de Muertos at the San Jose cemetery is the only Dia de Muertos celebration that takes place at cemetery for Indigenous / Latino / Mexican-American Austinites. ~ Bring your family, some blankets and cushions and look forward to communing with the spirits of those living and those who have passed on. Bring photos of those you wish to honor and place on the community ofrenda. Please follow our social media accounts for more information and updates. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Llegó el Día de Muertos. Ven y únete a la comunidad. ¿Qué hace especial a nuestra celebración? El Día de Muertos en el cementerio de San José es la única celebración del Día de Muertos que se lleva a cabo en un cementerio para residentes indígenas, latinos y mexicoamericanos de Austin. ~ Trae a tu familia, algunas mantas y cojines, y disfruta de la com...
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