Environment/Health

01/29 2019

Dept Of Parks & Rec Will Have 4 Warming Ctrs Wed 1/30 To Thu 1/31

The Department of Parks and Recreation Will Keep 4 Healthy Active Living Centers Listed Below Open as Warming Centers 4PM-9PM Wednesday, January 30th and Thursday January 31st:
  • Greenfield Healthy Active Living Ctr, 745 Greenfield Ave 15217, 412-422-6551 
  • Homewood Healthy Active Living Ctr , 7321 Frankstown Ave 15208 , 412-244-4190
  • Sheraden Healthy Active Living Ctr, 720 Sherwood Ave 15204, 412-277-5012
  • South Side Healthy Active Living Ctr, 12th & Bingham St 15203, 412-488-8404
During Warming Center Operations from 4 pm to 9 pm, there are no age restrictions for attending these Centers.  Everyone is welcome! 
 
The 9 Recreation Centers are already open those evenings. Please visit  http://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/rec-centers-info for more information.     
 
01/03 2019

FREE Intro To Yoga & Meditation Thurs Eves 7pm

 

   FREE Intro To Yoga & Meditation presented by YOGA U PGH and
South Oakland Neighborhood Group (SONG). 
    
Thursdays at 7pm at Parkview Manor Common Room
3250 Parkview Avenue, Pgh, PA 15213 
 
No experience necessary. Participants must be 16 years of age or older.
Come dressed comfortably in layers and prepared to move. 
 
Yoga mats will be available. 
Check out our events page at SouthOaklandPgh.org/Events 
 
Click here to see the flyer for more information.
 
 
 
12/18 2018

Pgh City Offices & Facilities Closed Xmas Day; Refuse Pickup Wed 12/26

City of Pittsburgh Offices and Facilities Closed for Christmas Day and Refuse Collection Suspended
City of Pittsburgh offices and facilities will be closed on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, and refuse collection will be suspended. 
 
Citiparks facilities including recreation centers and Healthy Active Living centers will be closed Christmas Day, as well as the Mellon Park tennis bubble and the Oliver Bath House. Other hours for the facilities during Christmas week are available here. 
 
The Schenley Park Skating Rink will be closed on Christmas, and hours for the rest of the week are available here. 
 
Refuse collection for Oakland will be postponed until Wednesday December 26.   
 
 
12/04 2018

Get Help With ACA Enrollment Tue 12/11/18 5pm

 Senator Jay Costa and Representative Dan Frankel are hosting an enrollment event to help community members sign up for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) marketplace health insurance or Medicare. Certified enrollment specialists will be on site to answer questions and provide support. 
 
Please bring documentation to verify your annual income (a W-2 or pay stub) and your driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID.  
 
Click here for a printable flyer
10/24 2018

FREE Intro To Yoga & Meditation Tues Eves 7pm

 FREE Intro To Yoga & Meditation presented by YOGA U PGH and
South Oakland Neighborhood Group (SONG) at Frazier Farms, 3716 Frazier St. 
    
Tuesdays at 7pm at Parkview Manor Common Room
3250 Parkview Avenue, Pgh, PA 15213 
 
No experience necessary. Participants must be 16 years of age or older.
Come dressed comfortably in layers and prepared to move. 
 
Yoga mats will be available. 
Check out our events page at SouthOaklandPgh.org/Events 
 
Click here to see the flyer for more information.  
10/16 2018

City Of Pgh Snow Angels Program 2018-19

City Of Pittsburgh Snow Angels Program 
Snow covered sidewalks can be hazardous for everyone. Pittsburgh Snow Angels is a program that helps minimize the hardships of winter by pairing volunteers with elderly or disabled residents to assist with snow removal. 
 
Along with fostering stronger community relationships and relieving some of the stress that comes from a snow storm, Snow Angels makes our sidewalks safer for those who continue to serve despite the winter weather – like postal service workers, firemen, and police officers. 
 
To help boost volunteer numbers this year the City is holding a competition to see which community groups recruit the most Snow Angels volunteers. Winning groups will be recognized by Mayor William Peduto and receive other perks. 
 
Click here to visit the Snow Angel Program webpage. 
or call 3-1-1 to volunteer or to request an angel.
08/08 2018

Moving Out? Donate Stuff To Help Reduce Waste

 Moving out? Don't leave your belongings on the curb!
Clutter For A Cause
August 11, 10am-5pm
Sennot Sq Lot (corner of Sennot St & Oakland Ave) 
 
Help reduce waste & litter in Oakland
Responsibly dispose of your lightly used items at this summer collection drive.
See flyer for more info.
For updates on this and other related issues text 15213MATTERS to 797979  
 
Click here for flyer.

07/02 2018

FREE Intro To Yoga & Meditation Tues eves 7pm Starting 7/10/18

FREE Intro To Yoga & Meditation presented by YOGA U PGH and
South Oakland Neighborhood Group (SONG) at Frazier Farms, 3716 Frazier St. 
    
Tuesdays at 7pm, beginning July 10 at Frazier Farms, 3716 Frazier St. 
 
No experience necessary. Participants must be 16 years of age or older.
Come dressed comfortably in layers and prepared to move. 
 
Yoga mats will be available. 
Check out our events page at SouthOaklandPgh.org/Events 
 
Click here to see the flyer for more information.

05/07 2018

Special Yard Debris Collection 5/19/18

The City of Pittsburgh offers special curbside collection days twice a year to promote environmentally-friendly disposal of your seasonal yard debris. 
 
Click here to check your collection calendar.  
 
or visit PGH.ST to schedule reminders for upcoming dates. 
 
They will collect the following items curbside:
  • Leaves
  • Branches (4" diameter or less)
  • Brush
  • Grass
Set-Out:
  • Items must be in paper bags weighing less than 35 lbs. No plastic bags!
  • Bundle all branches with fiber twine or natural rope in lengths of 5 ft or less.
  • Set these items out at the curb at your regular collection spot before 6:00 a.m. on the morning of the collection day.
Click here for more details on City website. 
 
Yard waste that does not meet the collection guidelines will be left at the curb.  

04/24 2018

DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day – Sat 4/28 10a-2p

 
DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Saturday, April 28, 2018 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.  All City of Pittsburgh police zones will be participating in this program, which allows for you to bring in any unused, unwanted or expired medications so that they may be safely and properly disposed of.
The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches. 
 
The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Bring your pills for disposal to police headquarters or any police station. 
 
Click here for printable flyer with more info.