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05/17 2013

OPDC E-Newsletter #17 – May 2013

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05/17 2013

Pittsburgh International Childrens Festival 5/15-5/19

Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival opens the door for children to experience professional performing arts. Our vision is to present and promote professional programming for children which inspires, challenges, educates, and stimulate respect for and understanding of all cultures in an entertaining and enlightening way. The organization provides diverse programming which introduces young people to other ways of viewing the world around them. Vital to achieving our mission is making the season affordable and accessible for young families.

Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival is presented by Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Check out their website

05/10 2013

Carnegie Crawl is starting tonight 5/10 at 5PM! Call 412-279-5456 for more details.

THE CARNEGIE CRAWL, DO IT ALL!  2nd Fridays May 10-August  5p-8p

Stay after work or come into Carnegie for a fun filled evening. Stroll from one end of Carnegie to the other & see what local businesses, art venues & restaurants have to offer. Each participating business will have an orange snail hanging or displayed in their window & flyers with a map. Visit each business by August & get your flyer stamped then enter a drawing on August 9 to win great prizes. You can turn in your flyer at any participating business.

Participating Businesses: From 528 East Main St. (Exterior Products of Pittsburgh to 513 West Main St. (Talotta’s) and Places in between!

More info

05/09 2013

Yard Debris Special Collection Saturday 5/18

(PITTSBURGH) May 3, 2013 Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today announced that City Environmental Services crews will hold a special fall yard debris collection on Sat., May 18. Bagged leaves, tree branches and bushes will be picked up and recycled for compost as long as those items are properly packaged.
The following items will only be accepted if properly packaged:

  • Bagged leaves: Residents must bag leaves in paper bags only and place them out at your normal refuse collection site. Bags should not exceed 35 pounds. Leaves in plastic bags will not be accepted.
  • Tree branches and bushes: Cut, bundle and tie branches and bushes in lengths not exceeding five feet. Tree branch diameter should not exceed four inches.

City residents must place materials out for residential collection by City refuse/recycling crews on Fri., May 17. Please note that City crews will not collect dirt, rocks, stones or cement. Yard debris left at the curb by contracted lawn care workers or independent contractors will not be collected by City crews.

05/08 2013

Applications Available For City’s Third Youth Civic Leadership Academy – Due June 3

Applications available today at pittsburghpa.gov/ycla  Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 3, 2013. Late applications will not be accepted.
(PITTSBURGH) May 2, 2013 Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today announced that applications are available for the City’s third annual Youth Civic Leadership Academy (YCLA), a free six-session program designed to educate and engage high school students about the inner-workings of City government. From visiting a water treatment plant to meeting with fire fighters and emergency responders, students will learn the ins and outs of Pittsburgh local government. YCLA will take place every Tuesday and Thursday evening beginning July 9 through July 25, 2013 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. YCLA is the youth component of the Mayor’s Civic Leadership Academy, and part of his servePGH initiative.

05/08 2013

Mayor announces 24 new “Love Your Block” Grant Projects to begin this weekend (May 8)

Community volunteers will beautify and restore city blocks this spring with help from City departments and The Home Depot Foundation
(PITTSBURGH) April 23, 2013 Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today announced the 24 recipients who will receive funding through the fourth round of his servePGH initiative’s “Love Your Block” grant program – bringing the total number of projects to 64. From Garfield to Elliott, and Beltzhoover to Spring Garden, resident volunteers will partner with the City to transform blighted lots into community assets. Thanks to the generous support of The Home Depot Foundation, organizations will be awarded $1,000 to purchase supplies and equipment. Additionally, a special $2,000 prize will be given to the organization with the most impressive block transformation. Spring project implementation will begin this weekend in Highland Park and the South Side, and will continue through the end of June.

More info

05/07 2013

New Civic Engagement Summer Camp at CHS for 5th and 6th graders June 24th to August 2nd

Something new and exciting is coming to Lawn St. The LEAD Civic Engagement Summer Camp of CHS kicks off this June and promises to be a great experience. The camp will exemplify CHS’s core values as we will connect the students to their passions and equip them with the tools they need to become lifelong advocates.

If anyone would like to register their child for the camp, you can do so here. Please share this email with anyone you think might have an interest and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Trevor Smith, Director of Community Programs with CHS at tsmith@chscorp.org  412-246-1615  374 Lawn St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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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