August UPDATE:
A Fall clean-up of San Jose II Cemetery (formerly the Montopolis Cemetery) will be scheduled soon.
After a brutal summer, when not much of any physical work can be done, fall is fast approaching and it’s time to renew efforts of focusing attention on our beloved Cemeterio San Jose (SJ I) on Montopolis Dr and San Jose II off of Hoeke Lane.
While general maintenance is needed at SJ I, like mowing and removal of tree limbs on the north-east property line, San Jose II continues to be in most need of attention. Stay tuned for an announcement about when the next SJ II clean-up will be scheduled, as well as an update on future plans for the cemetery. The fall clean-up will most likely take place during the first half of October.
Also in the works is the question of Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) festivities for this year. Currently under way are talks and discussing logistics with adjacent property owners and East Austin's arts organization, ProyectoTEATRO. Unlike last years festivities at SJ I, there will not be that same type of gathering. There will no longer be activity in the graveyard proper. It will be a much quieter affair, but as with last year, also include SJ II. More news on this to come.
In the meantime, clear your schedule for a weekend SJ II cemetery clean-up sometime during the first half of October. Spread the news and check back in for an update.
Any questions, please email: atxhispaniccemetery@gmail.com
Please continue to revisit this posting for more updates.
San Jose Cemetery clean up Sunday UPDATE: Day 2 of the San Jose cemetery Sunday clean-up is still scheduled. Meet at 8101 Posten Lane at 9 am Weather: The forcast indicates that a cold front will arrive the Austin area between 11 and 1 pm. Temperatures and humidity will drop. There is a chance for scattered showers as the front approaches. But if it presents an issue, we will stop early. The UT community service group Texas Infinities will be joining us. This makes their second year and we are looking forward to having them working with us again. For the community, we continue to need chainsaws, 'weed-eaters' and a couple of lawnmowers. We have some yard implements, trash bags and a lot of gloves. You are welcome to bring your own tools, but please mark them for identification. Tasks will focus on clearing established pathways, removing of branches/limbs, and some trash and recyclables (bottles/aluminum cans). Branch trimming will happen where needed, raking, a
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