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05/02 2013

The Air We Breathe – Regional Summit on Health Effects of Air Pollution Tue May 7

May 7 World Asthma Day Event Includes First-Ever Review of Scientific Literature on Health Impacts of Air Pollution in Pittsburgh, Finding Serious Implications for Area Residents

PITTSBURGH – Local and national health experts are convening in Pittsburgh on May 7 for the second annual regional Summit on asthma and other health concerns associated with poor air quality. The day-long symposium will address Pittsburgh’s asthma epidemic, as well as newly presented findings about how air pollution affects birth outcomes, cancer and cardiopulmonary illness and mortality rates.

Organized by Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) and the Breathe Project, with the support of The Heinz Endowments and the Suburban Health Foundation, “The Air We Breathe: A Regional Summit on Asthma and Other Health Impacts of Air Pollution” will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center in Downtown Pittsburgh.

05/01 2013

Frazier Farms Community Work Day Sat 5/11 10am-2pm (repeats every 2 weeks)

next to Frazier Fieldhouse, Frazier St and Dawson St

A community garden.  Priority given to residents for limited space.

All the planting beds are taken, but everyone welcome to come help and learn.  Be sure to ask about the “wet club”, for helping to water during dry spells.

Check the calendar for scheduled dates.

 

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05/01 2013

THE EAST END WORKS COLLABORATIVE JOB FAIR Wed 5/8 4-6PM

THE EAST END WORKS COLLABORATIVE JOB FAIR
Sent 05/01/2013 @ 1:17 pm
Greetings,
On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 a job fair will take place at the Eastminster Presbyterian Church at 250 N. Highland Avenue (across from the Home Depot) from 4pm to 6pm. This will be an opportunity to meet 75+ employers from the banking, retail and healthcare industry along with social services, food service, and labor jobs represented. Early access will be provided to veterans, foster care youth, and individuals with criminal background issues beginning   at 3pm.
For resume assistance, please contact the Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center at 412-362-8580 or go to their website at www.enecpittsburgh.org.
Thank you,
R. Daniel Lavelle
05/01 2013

PITTSBURGH SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (PSYEP) APPLICATIONS 5/1-5/13

PITTSBURGH SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (PSYEP)
Pittsburgh Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Are Now Available
Sent 05/01/2013 @ 12:20 pm

Greetings,

The Pittsburgh Summer Youth Employment Program (PSYEP) provides a six week work experience for youth ages 14-21.  Work assignments follow two tracks:  conservation related outdoor work where youth crews help to restore or maintain public properties and parks; or internships in public sector or private sector offices performing a wide range of business or clerical functions. Youth are paid $7.25 per hour and work six hours per day.  The core work period is July 2nd through August 10th, 2012.

To apply, please click here. Applications are accepted from Monday, May 1st to Monday, May 13th.

Thank you,

R. Daniel Lavelle

04/29 2013

Saint Nicholas Greek Food Festival 2013 – Sun 5/12 – Sat 5/18

The Greek Food Festival At Saint Nicholas
Please join us the second week of May 2013 for our Annual Greek Food Festival!
Come enjoy delicious homemade food, traditional Greek dances, and wonderful hospitality!

May 12th – 18th 2013  Hours:

  • Sun 12-8,
  • Mon-Thu 11AM-9PM,
  • Fri-Sat 11AM-10PM (music till midnight)

So come, eat and have fun at St. Nicholas Cathedral’s Annual Greek Food Festival.  Food, music and fun….you’ll leave saying OPA!

Check their website for details.  (412) 682-3866

04/29 2013

Three Rivers Arts Festival 2013 – 12-8pm Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 16

The 2013 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival is quickly approaching with an exciting schedule full of performing art, visual art, and creativity in motion.

The iconic 10 days in June kicks off Pittsburgh’s summer festival season starting Friday, June 7 with the reopening of the Point State Park fountain and a concert by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.

Start planning your festival must-sees with our full event schedule. Whether you’re looking for a great live show at the Dollar Bank stage or finding the perfect piece to add to your art collection at the Artist Market, this year’s festival has got you covered.

Visit the website

04/26 2013

National Drug Take-Back Initiative This Weekend 4/27 10AM – 2PM

NATIONAL DRUG TAKE-BACK INITIATIVE

Upcoming Take-Back Day — April 27, 2013 (10:00AM – 2:00PM)
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.

  • CMU Police Dept, CMU Police Dept, 300 S. CRAIG ST, Pgh PA, 15213
  • UPMC Police, Children’s Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy, 4401 Penn Ave, Floor 1, Pgh, PA, 15224
  • Pgh Police
    • Zone 2 Station, 2000 Centre Ace, Pgh, PA, 15219
    • Zone 4 Station, 5858 Northumberland St, Pgh, PA, 15217
    • Zone 3 Station, 830 East Warrington Ave, Pgh, PA, 15210
    • Zone 5 Station, 1401 Washington Blvd, Pgh, PA, 15206
    • Zone 1 Station, 1501 Brighton Rd, Pgh, PA, 15212

More Details

04/26 2013

Squirrel Hill Tunnel Outbound Detour this weekend Fri 4/26 10PM – Mon 4/29 6AM

An alternative detour will be in place during this weekend’s closure of the eastbound (outbound) Squirrel Hill Tunnel for ongoing construction work.

During the closure, a detour on the Parkway East (Interstate 376) will be in effect from 10 p.m. on Friday through 6 a.m. on Monday. Expect significant delays and allow extra time.

The ramp from Edgewood/Swissvale (Exit 77) to eastbound I-376 will also be closed this weekend, so PennDOT will use the alternative tunnel detour that sends traffic through Wilkinsburg. Signs will be posted to guide drivers.

(See official detour map | Alternate detour map)
WTAE news report

04/25 2013

Oakland Candidates Night RESCEHDULED to Mon May 6th 6:00PM

Peoples Oakland, 3433 Bates St

This forum will focus on relationships between neighborhood residents, businesses and institutions, issues with difficult landlords and the best practices that help to solve problems and progress that has been made in this regard.

Complimentary refreshments will be provided by Community Human Services.

Sponsored by Central Oakland Community Organization (COCO), Peoples Oakland, Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID), Oakland Planning and Development Corporation (OPDC)

Mayoral and council candidates will be in attendance.

Contact Sandra Phillips at Peoples Oakland at 412-683-7150 for more information.

04/25 2013

Any Interest In Organizing A Neighborhood Walking Tour?

If anyone is interested in organizing or participating in anything like this, contact SONG to see if we can get it going.
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Jane Jacobs Walk is a series of free neighborhood walking, biking, and transit tours that help put people in touch with their environment and with the people that live in their community. Think of a Jane Jacobs Walk as a moving conversation: a way to engage community members with the people and places that make your city great, or perhaps a way to observe what works and what doesn’t. The focus of a Jane Jacobs Walk can be anything (architecture, local culture and history, city planning, local cuisine, nature, etc.) as long as it gets people walking, observing their surroundings, and connecting with each other.

Anyone can host a Jane Jacobs Walk. All of our events are led by volunteers, either individuals or organizations, who have a passion for the places in which they live, work, and play. If you have an idea for a walk that you would like to host in your city, lets us know and we’ll help you make it a reality. Most Jane Jacobs Walk events take place annually on the first weekend in May to coincide with Jane Jacobs’ birthday.  Jane Jacobs Walks can also be organized and led at any other time of the year by enthusiastic local people or organizations.

Jane Jacobs Walk Website