Oakland

12/03 2013

KICO’s Oakland Adopt-A-Block THIS Sat Dec 7th, 10am-noon

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 Saturday date is December 7th.

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
11/15 2013

Green Team Work On Bates St – Wed & Thur 11/20,21 2-5PM, No November Meeting

The Green Team is excited to be partnering with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) to restore the Bates St hillside, they have two workdays next week to improve the hillside.

  • Wednesday, November 20: from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Meet at the corner of Bates St and the Blvd of the Allies.
  • Thursday, November 21: from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Meet at the corner of Bates St and the Blvd of the Allies.

 

WPC will provide tools and water; you only need to bring you energy and desire to beautify Oakland!  They will primarily be preparing/planting native trees on the hillside.

Because of the workday they will not be having the regular Green Team meeting. Keep sending them ideas for volunteer projects to beautify your street, your block, and your Oakland.

11/12 2013

Tenant Rights Information Session Mon & Tue 11/18,19 6-7:30pm

Announcing an upcoming informational event to learn about the rights of a tenant and the rights of a landlord. There will be two sessions offered to help you to understand and take action against poor and unsafe living conditions.

  • Monday, November 18th from 6:00-7:30* at WPU, Ballroom
  • Tuesday, November 19th from 6:00-7:30* at WPU, Kurtzman Room

Refreshments will be provided and the event is free!

Tenants-Rights-Info-Session.pdf

10/29 2013

New City Council Dist 3 Satellite Office Grand Opening Thurs 11/14 Noon – 2PM

New hours and grand opening of our District 3 satellite office in Oakland! Donna Wielock and Arlene Trost will be staffing the office, located at People’s Oakland, every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10 to 2, beginning with a grand opening open house on Thursday November 14th from noon to 2 PM.

10/23 2013

KICO’s Oakland Adopt-A-Block Sat Oct 26, 10am-noon

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 October 26th, November 2nd and 23rd, and December 7th.

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

 

10/23 2013

Green Team Notices: Energy Audit, Daffodil Sale, Next Meeting Thur Nov 21

Find out what happens in a Home Energy Audit

Come find out how to save energy costs in your own home!  Energy audit is being conducted at the Brewton home, 232 Robinson Street, on Saturday November 9th.  Stop by between 10-12 to learn energy saving tips.  Coffee provided!
RSVP to barbarabrewton @ verizon.net.  The audit is provided through a partnership with ReEnergize Pittsburgh.

Imagine cheerful daffodils everywhere you look in Oakland!

Oakland Green Team has selected the DAFFODIL as the Oakland Flower, and we have bulbs to sell! They are $1 each or 12 for $10.  The particular variety is the “Arkle” a classic yellow trumpet daffodil that blooms in April and stands 18-20 inches tall.

Contact Barb Brewton at barbarabrewton @ verizon.net if you are interested in purchasing bulbs to promote a beautiful springtime in our neighborhood.

Also mark your calendars for our next meeting on November 21, 6pm

10/03 2013

School 2 Career Annual College Fair Thurs Oct 17 1PM-6:30PM at Consol Energy Center

SCHOOL 2 CAREER ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR

School 2 Career (s2c) has partnered with the United Way (APOST) Lights On Afterschool event to host the Annual College Fair on October 17, 2013 at the Consol Energy Center.

This has been an annual event for the s2c program since 2005. This year’s College Fair will be held from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Lights on Afterschool is a national awareness building day to recognize the importance of keeping the “lights on afterschool” and to bring support around the importance of afterschool programs. “Each October, 1 million Americans and thousands of communities nationwide celebrate Lights On Afterschool to shine a light on the afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families.”

Please attend the county-wide event at the CONSOL Energy Center on Thursday, October 17th from 1:00 – 6:30 pm.  The schedule of Events are as follows:
1:00 – 5:00 pm – School 2 Career – College Fair
3:30 – 5:30 pm – Time for Fun! Activities for all ages that include art, games, health and prizes.
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Rally for Afterschool
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Dinner, Activities & Exit

09/27 2013

FREE Electronics Recycling Event – Sat Oct 12, 10am-2pm Forbes Tower Lot @ Atwood & Sennott

The City will no longer take your electronics curbside.  Help the planet by disposing with us!

Saturday, October 12, 2013 10am – 2pm, Forbes Tower Lot located at the corner of Atwood and Sennott Streets, behind Forbes Tower.

Bring any of your old electronics, including:  TVs, Computers, Laptops, Monitors, Cell Phones, Printers/copiers, Wires/cables, Car batteries

For more information contact: OPDC’s Keep It Clean, Oakland! Manager Josh Litvik (412) 621-7863 x24 or kico@opdc.org

 

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09/11 2013

South Oakland Neighborhood Block Party – Oakcliffe Version – Wed Sept 11, 4:30-7:30

Thanks to all of you for making South Oakland Community Day at Dan Marino Field this past Saturday a huge success! We served over 300 dinners alone!
So, how do you follow up an event like South Oakland Community Day…
OAKCLIFFE – SOUTH OAKLAND NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY!
FREE FOOD FOR ALL! – FREE T-SHIRTS FOR STUDENTS!
When: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: CHS Community Center, 374 Lawn Street
All South Oakland residents are encouraged to attend, as well as students from all schools.