South Oakland
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.
This event is 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.
OPDC is now accepting applications for the 2014 Residential Façade Grant program. The program restores historic character to our neighborhood’s homes, instills pride in our community and catalyzes neighborhood investment.
The Façade Grant Program is available to residential property owners in all four neighborhoods of Oakland – Central, North, South and West. With a limit of $5,000 per grant, awardees receive a 1 to 1 match for an owner-occupied building, and a 1 to 2 match for a non-owner-occupied building.
Last year, OPDC awarded $21,000 in grants. Projects included roof and gutter repairs; painting; walkway and sidewalk repairs; landscaping; porch repairs; window and door replacements; and wall and foundation repairs.
Friday February 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 1st 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 40, 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 definitely welcome.
- 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, 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.
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
- February 8th and 22nd
- March 1st and 22nd
- April 5th and 26th
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.
- 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 February 1st 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 40, 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 definitely welcome.
- 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 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.
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
- January 25th
- February 8th and 25th
- March 1st and 22nd
- April 5th and 26th
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 |
COLD WEATHER SAFETY
As the temperatures are forecasted to drop over the next day we ask that you take precautions to keep warm. Please review the following steps if you have to go outdoors.
- Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight and warm clothing. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded.
- Wear a hat, because 40% of your body heat can be lost from your head.
- Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme lungs.
- Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
- Try to stay dry and out of the wind. Also, please be sure to check on elderly loved ones to make sure they are staying warm and dry.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our office at 412-255-2134.
Regards,
District 6 Office
NO CITY REFUSE COLLECTION ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014 Sent 01/06/2014 @ 10:12 am
Greetings,
Please be advised that due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for tomorrow there will be no garbage and recycling collections. We have received the following message from the Department of Public Works:
Residents who have a Tuesday collection should leave their trash out for collection and City crews will service it later in the week. All Wednesday through Friday collections will remain as scheduled. While work is suspended on Tuesday, we are urging residents to follow their regular scheduled weekly pick up as crews will be working extra hours (including Saturday if needed) to complete all routes ASAP beginning Wednesday, January 9, 2014.
Regards,
District 6 Office
Jan. 16, 5-8pm
Join Green Building Alliance and Phipps Conservatory for the Inspire Speakers Series, featuring nationally renowned experts in various fields of sustainability, as well as local specialists who can share experiences from the environmental front lines in Western Pennsylvania. National Guest: David Sobel, Faculty, Antioch University, Local Guest: Jane Werner, Executive Director, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
David Sobel is the “father of place-based education” and shares insight into ways that we can all find inspiration from place and by keeping our “feet in the clouds.” David demonstrates how we can all learn from our surroundings. David will be joined by Jane Werner, executive director of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.