Events

06/20 2016

WYEP Summer Music Festival 2016 – Sat 6/25 3pm

SCHEDULE 
 
3PM   WYEP REIMAGINATION SHOWCASE (Main Stage)
featuring HAT Co, Funky Fly Project, The Incandescents
I Made It Market  (Schenley Drive) 
Children’s Activities (Schenley Tent)
Bike Valet by Bike PGH 
 
5:30 Margaret Glaspy
7:00 Boy & Bear
8:45 Lucius 
 
Family Activities 3:00 – 6:00 PM at the Schenley Plaza Tent. Participants include:
 Mattress Factory, Handmade Arcade, National Aviary,  Assemble, Pittsburgh CLO,  Kidsburgh, SNAP, The Sprout Fund, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy 
  
Please take note of Schenley Plaza Rules: pets are not permitted on the lawn or plantscaped areas. Leashed dogs may be walked on paved areas only. No drugs or alcohol will be consumed on the lawn. Please consult Dining Guide at Schenley Plaza for more information. Thank you for abiding by these rules to ensure a safe, clean and enjoyable Summer Music Festival!
Click here to check out the WYEP webpage for this event
06/02 2016

Oakland Restaurant Wk – July 18-23 – 6 Days Of $6 Lunches

Spend Smart while Eating Great
Win free lunch for a month as well as other great prizes from Oakland retail shops!
Also, enjoy a Meatless Monday option thanks to the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants Program — OBID’s way of helping to reduce the impact on the environment.
Click here for more info about menu and restaurant participation.
06/02 2016

Seminar On Procedural Justice For Police And Community – Wed 6/29 8

The Center on Race and Social Problems is hosting a Summer Institute with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Procedural Justice is a cornerstone for building long-term relationships between the police and the communities they serve. Procedural justice means day-to-day fairness inside and outside the organization. 
 
Chief Cameron McLay and his team will share the principles of procedural justice with community leaders – emphasizing how the concept is key for promoting positive change in local and national community-police relations.Kimberly Burke’s participation is sponsored by the National Initiative to Build Community. 
 
June 29, 2016; 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
2017 Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh 
This event is free but registration required.
 
Click here for the flyer, more info and to register 
 
Click here for additional info on the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work's Center on Race and Social Problems

05/22 2016

Free Small Business Resource Fair – Gov Edition – 6/6 4-7pm City-Cnty Bldg

June 6, 2016
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
6th Floor, City-County Building 
 
The Mayor's Office in partnership with the URA will host a complimentary, government focused, Small Business Resource Fair. The purpose of the event is to offer small business owners in-person access to representatives from all relevant departments within city services (zoning, permits, ADA compliance, etc.). You will have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered ― all in one location. This event would be ideal for small business owners such as restaurateurs, retail owners, contractors, etc. 
 
Click here to register for the event
05/17 2016

OPDC’s Evening Of Oakland Storytelling – Fri 6/10 6pm – 201 N Bellefield Ave

Tickets are now on sale for OPDC's Evening of Oakland Storytelling, featuring Rick Sebak. Look forward to an exciting lineup of live storytellers, which will be announced soon. This year's storytelling program is curated by The Moth in Pittsburgh and Caliban Book Shop and will celebrate the variety of relationships people from all walks of life have with Oakland. 
 
The event will be Friday, June 10th at 6pm the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children at 201 N Bellefield Ave. Enjoy great food and cocktails prepared by Legume, live music by Chatham Baroque, and a time to reconnect with neighbors, supporters and friends from across all OPDC's programs. 
 
Thanks to the support of generous sponsors, 100% of your ticket purchase is tax-deductible and will support OPDC's mission and services. 
 
Click here for more info and to purchase tickets
05/04 2016

South Oakland Orchard – Love Your Block Date Changed To Sat 5/14

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There have been a few extra challenges getting things ready for implementing our Love Your Block Day for the South Oakland Community Orchard, so we are going with our backup date of Saturday 5/14 starting at 10am. We hope to see you there.

Click here to check out the information page and please contact us if you think you might come so we know how much help we can expect.  Thanks!

Also, mark your calendar for South Oakland Community Day on Saturday August 27.

04/22 2016

Prescription Drug Disposal Day Sat 4/30 10am-2pm

Got Drugs?  
 
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.
 
Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal Saturday, April 30th from 10am to 2pm at the Zone 4 Police Station 5358 Northumberland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
or these other Oakland locations:
  • UPMC, Falk Pharmacy: Falk Medical Bldg, 2nd Floor Lobby, 3601 Fifth Ave
  • UPMC, UPMC Presby, Prescription Shop, 1st Fl, 200 Lothrop St
  • UPMC, Forbes Pharmacy of WPIC: Oxford Bldg, 7th Fl, 3501 Forbes Ave
  • UPMC, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Main Lobby, 1st Fl, 300 Halket St
  • Pitt Police, University Pharmacy, 103 University Pl
   

04/21 2016

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Market Square NEXT WEEK, Fri 4/29 11:30am

Tree Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Shade Tree Commission giving away seedlings Friday, April 29 in Market Square
 
Tree Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Shade Tree Commission will partner to host a tree seedling giveaway for Arbor Day Friday, April 29 in Market Square. Tree Pittsburgh will be in Market Square at 10 a.m. and the seedling giveaway will begin at 11:30. The giveaway will end at 2 p.m.or whenever the seedlings run out – whichever comes first. Distribution of trees is on a first-come, first-served basis. 
 
All seedlings given away this year were grown locally at Tree Pittsburgh’s Heritage Nursery, with seeds from Pittsburgh trees. Seedlings included in the giveaway are tulip poplar, white oak, yellow buckeye, umbrella magnolia and pawpaw. All seedlings planted will go towards Tree Pittsburgh’s goal of planting 10,000 trees in 2016, in honor of their tenth anniversary.   
Click here to see the full press release for more info

04/14 2016

2016 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pgh Marathon – Sun 5/1

Traffic Advisory
 
REMINDER- The 2016 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
 
The eighth running of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and other exciting weekend events begin Friday, April 29, 2016 thru Sunday, May 1, 2016:
  • Friday, April 29, 2016 with the GNC Living Well Pittsburgh Health and Fitness Expo
  • Saturday, April 30, 2016 the UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K Rune, Toyota of Pittsburgh Kids Marathon, Pittsburgh Toddler Trot and the Pittsburgh Pet Walk
  • Sunday, May 1, 2016 the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon and the FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay
 
Oakland Portion Of Route:
  • Birmingham Bridge – Right onto Forbes Avenue
  • Right onto Schenley Drive (around Schenley Plaza)
  • Left onto Schenley Drive
  • Left onto Schenley Drive extension
  • Right onto Forbes Avenue
  • Left onto S. Craig Street
  • Right onto Fifth Avenue
   
Click here for Main Marathon Website
Click here for Marathon Course Map

04/14 2016

Two Major Events In Oakland Weekend Of April 15-17

Traffic Advisory
 
REMINDER- Carnegie Mellon University's Spring Carnival – Close several Oakland area Roads 
The City of Pittsburgh has issued permits to Carnegie Mellon University to close several Oakland area roads during CMU's Spring Carnival and Sweepstakes buggy races.  
Margaret Morrison Strret, Tech Street, Circuit Road and Schenley Drive (Panther Hollow and Schenley bridges included) will be closed from 5am-1pm on Friday, April 15, 2016 and Saturday, April 16, 2016 
Both the City of Pittsburgh Police and Carnegie Mellon Police will be present during the races to help monitor traffic. Roads will reopen by 1pm.
 
*If inclement weather causes the cancellation of the Friday and Saturday competitions, races will be held Sunday, April 17, 2016 during the same time. 
 
Phipps Conservatory will remain open during normal hours. Due to road closures, visitors will need to park on the streets by Carnegie Library and the surrounding area. City of Pittsburgh Police stationed at barricades will give bus drives instructions for passenger unloading. 
 
For more information, visit 
http://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2016/april/spring-carnival.html
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Traffic Advisory
 
REMINDER- University of Pittsburgh Bigelow Bash and Spring Blue & Gold Football Game – Close several Oakland area Roads
The City of Pittsburgh has issued permits to the University of Pittsburgh to close several Oakland area roads for a number of Special Events during the week of April 15-17, 2016:
Bigelow Bash, Friday, April 15-17, 2016– Bigelow Boulevard between Forbes & Fifth Avenues will close at 12am on Friday April 15, 2016 for set-up and reopen by 2:30am on Sunday, April 17, 2016
Spring Blue & Gold Football Game, Saturday, April 16, 2016– University Place between Fifth Avenue and O'Hara Street will close at 8am on Saturday, April 16, 2016 and reopen by 2:30pm the same day.   
    

04/13 2016

Small Business Resource Fair – Mon 5/2 4:30-7PM

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Small Business Resource Fair
Monday, May 2, 2016  4:30-7:00 p.m.  
Riverside Center for Innovation
700 River Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
 
Join exhibitors from non-profit groups and others all over Pittsburgh who can help you start or grow your small business! Learn about available assistance with your building,
your business plan, financing, mentorship, and other great opportunities for new and established small businesses. Exhibitors include local non-profits, financial institutions, and business consultants. This is a free event and most services
offered are free or very low cost. 
 
Light refreshments will be served.
Brief presentations at 5:30 pm
Check attached flyer for more info and
click here to RSVP for this event
  
04/04 2016

EEFC Small Space Gardening Workshop Thu 4/14 7pm

Learn how to plan a 4' x 4' garden, what does well in small spaces, how to plant a beautiful container garden, and problem-solving techniques. We'll also discuss season extension, companion planting, and pests and disease. You'll walk away with a garden design worksheet and confidence for your best growing season yet!
 
Danielle Marvit & Hannah Reiff, Garden Dreams
Thursday, April 14th, 7 PM
POWER/EEFC Conference Room
Click here for more info on East End Food Co-op Events