Next to Frazier Fieldhouse, Frazier St and Dawson St
A community garden. Priority given to residents for limited space.
There are only a few beds unassigned, 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.
Our monthly kids movie night and adult get-togethers at the Frazier Fieldhouse adjacent to Dan Marino Field on Frazier St. Any volunteers, donations of food or beverages, or even lending of movies is encouraged and welcome.
Friday April 25th is the kids movie night from 5pm-7pm.
Due to the size of the building and limited people to run the event, we are limiting the number of children to 30, so signing up beforehand is recommended. Please include child’s name, parents’ names, address and contact number.
Children ages 5-15 are welcome. Any children ages 5-9 are required to have a parent or older sibling to accompany them.
Some food/snacks will be provided, but parents must provide and coordinate any special diet or other restrictions.
Donations of snacks and beverages are definitely welcome.
All children MUST be picked up by 7pm.
Saturday April 26th is the adult get-together from 7pm-10pm.
For the time being, we are planning more of an eat, meet and greet so that neighbors can introduce themselves and discuss topics of interest and ideas for future events like like music, movies, games, etc.
This event is for ages 21 and older.
Due to the size of the building and limited people to run the event, we are limiting the number of adults to 30, so signing up beforehand is recommended. Please include your name, address and contact number.
Donations of a covered dish, hors d’oeuvres, snacks and beverages are requested and welcome, but not mandatory.
Anyone that would like to share some of their favorite beer or wine for their neighbors to try is also welcome. To avoid this becoming a “bar” night, we ask that you limit to one or two drinks total per person.
We reserve the right to ask anyone who is disruptive at any event to leave.
Please RSVP via SONG contact page, call or text 
or talk to Janet Sims in person.
Our monthly kids movie night and adult get-togethers at the Frazier Fieldhouse adjacent to Dan Marino Field on Frazier St. Any volunteers, donations of food or beverages, or even lending of movies is encouraged and welcome.
Friday March 28th is the kids movie night from 5pm-7pm.
Due to the size of the building and limited people to run the event, we are limiting the number of children to 30, so signing up beforehand is recommended. Please include child’s name, parents’ names, address and contact number.
Children ages 5-15 are welcome. Any children ages 5-9 are required to have a parent or older sibling to accompany them.
Some food/snacks will be provided, but parents must provide and coordinate any special diet or other restrictions.
Donations of snacks and beverages are definitely welcome.
All children MUST be picked up by 7pm.
Saturday March 29th is the adult get-together from 7pm-10pm.
For this first event, we are planning more of an eat, meet and greet so that neighbors can introduce themselves and discuss topics of interest and ideas for future events like like music, movies, games, etc.
This event is for ages 21 and older.
Due to the size of the building and limited people to run the event, we are limiting the number of adults to 30, so signing up beforehand is recommended. Please include your name, address and contact number.
Donations of a covered dish, hors d’oeuvres, snacks and beverages are requested and welcome, but not mandatory.
Anyone that would like to share some of their favorite beer or wine for their neighbors to try is also welcome. To avoid this becoming a “bar” night, we ask that you limit to one or two drinks total per person.
We reserve the right to ask anyone who is disruptive at any event to leave.
Please RSVP via SONG contact page, call or text or talk to Janet Sims in person.
If you’re considering applying for a facade grant through OPDC, or other home improvements, Design Consults if offering FREE 15 minute consultations Tuesday 3/18/14 6-7:30pm at Oakland Career Center – Community Room 294 Semple St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Bring photos of your property so the designers can provide personalized advice.
Click on the flyer for more info and how to sign up for a consultation:
Drink for Pink 
Meet Oakland’s Celebrities and enjoy a night of Pink
Cocktails, Pink Auction, tasty hors d’oeuvres and more!
Guest of Honor:
Charlie Batch – Pittsburgh Steelers QB & Founder of the Best of the Batch Foundation
Guest Bartenders:
Talia Piazza Neighborhood Allies Marketing & Program Coordinator
Dan Gilman Pittsburgh City Councilman
Bruce Kraus Pittsburgh City Councilman
Corey O’ Connor Pittsburgh City Councilman
Jay Costa PA Senator
Dr. John Wilds Pitt Superstar
Paul Chryst Pitt Football Head Coach
New this year….Drink for Pink will be held in 3 locations! On February 26 from 5 – 7 pm, put your pink on and
meet your friends at any of these locations! Check out the guest bartenders and special guests.
• Oakland Business Improvement District will be at THE PORCH in Schenley Park – Click here for information
• Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership will be at Andy’s Wine Bar in the Fairmont Hotel – Click here for information
• South Side Chamber of Commerce will be at Local Bar + Kitchen, 1515 E. Carson St. – Click here for information
February 11, 2014
TreeVitalize Pittsburgh is hosting a free application workshop to learn about how to organize a tree planting in your community. The workshop will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the CCI Center, 62 S. 14th St., Pittsburgh on the South Side. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. For more information and to RSVP, email here or call 412-586-2386.
February 13, 2014
Thu, February 13, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM, Carnegie Music Hall
Cost: Free; Doors open at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30. Register now to reserve your space!
Second in a series of community conversations presented as part the Playful Pittsburgh collaborative. Short presentations and a community conversation will be moderated by Bill Isler, president of the Fred Rogers Company. Presenters include Wendy Nilsson, of Partnership for Providence Parks (Rhode Island), Gabriela Burkhalter, curator of The Playground Project, Michelle Figlar, executive director of the Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children (PAEYC); representatives from Mayor Bill Peduto’s office; and North Braddock’s Recycle Park project.
February 13, 2014
Thu., Feb 13, 7:00–8:30pm at Phipps Garden Center, Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh
Vermicomposting is easy, fun, odorless and produces a great soil additive! Workshop participants will learn how to house, feed, harvest and care for their own worms. Be prepared to roll-up your sleeves and make your own worm composting bin! Each participant or couple will be provided with a bin, instructions, and worms. Information and registration here. $50 single, $55 couple.
February 15, 2014
Sat., Feb. 15, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Learn best practices for leading volunteer crews of 5-15 people, then sign up and use your experience to help at volunteer days. Location: REI Southside. Registerhere.
February 22, 2014
Join nearly 1300 Pittsburghers, Greening the City One Tree at a Time! Course 1: Sat., Feb. 22nd 9:30am-4:30pm, Location: The Pittsburgh Project, 2801 North Charles Street Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Pre-Registration is required—click here.
Friday February 28th is the kids movie night from 5pm-7pm.
Saturday March 1st is the adult get-together from 7pm-10pm.
We reserve the right to ask anyone who is disruptive at any event to leave.
Please RSVP via SONG contact page, email or talk to Janet Sims in person.
Just a heads-up, the second monthly events will be Friday March 21st for the kids and Saturday March 22nd for adults.
In celebration of Black History Month, the City of Pittsburgh will collaborate with Toonseum to present a monthlong exhibition in the lobby of the City-County Building titled “Beyond the Funny Pages: The works of art and life captured in comics.”
The public is invited to attend a reception for the opening of the exhibit on Monday, February 3, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The reception will include refreshments, musical entertainment and remarks by Mayor William Peduto and other individuals involved with the City’s Black History Month celebration.
OPDC’s Keep it Clean, Oakland program works with college groups each month who have “adopted blocks” and made commitments to do monthly clean-ups of these blocks throughout the year. If you see these students on your block, please introduce yourself! Feel free to join in. The next few tentative Saturday dates are
For more information, contact kico@opdc.org or 412.621,7863 ext. 24.
| Alpha Phi Omega | Ophelia St, Hamlet St, Craft Pl |
| Asian Leadership Program | Blvd of the Allies |
| Bachelors of Art in Social Work (BASW) Club | Frazier St, Boehm St, Griffith St |
| Beta Beta Beta | Craft Ave, Joe Hammer Sq, Kennet Sq, Niagara St |
| Cornerstone | Blvd of the Allies, Zulema, Wellsford, Nimrod |
| Kappa Sigma | Hardie Way, Juliet St, Romeo, Gorman, Cato |
| Lambda Kappa Sigma | Dawson St. |
| Pi Lambda Phi | Orpwood St, Edgehill St., Childs Way |
| Pitt Circle K | Halket St., Halket Pl. & Louisa Staircase |
| Sigma Beta Rho | Lawn St |
| Tau Kappa Epsilon | Ward St. |
| Triangle Fraternity | Parkview |
| Phi Sigma Pi National Honors | Hodge St, Mackey St |
Friday January 31st is the kids movie night from 5pm-7pm.
Saturday February 1st is the adult get-together from 7pm-10pm.
We reserve the right to ask anyone who is disruptive at any event to leave.
Please RSVP via email or talk to Janet Sims in person.
Just a heads-up, the second monthly events will be Friday February 28th for the kids and Saturday March 1st for adults.
March-2014-O-2025-Workshop-Flyer-2.pdf